Our dear friend and neighbor passed away this morning. In the course of living in St George, we have not met many people, I always joke and say that are best friends are Joe and Willy even though they are twice are age, we don't know them from church or work just from being neighbors. This picture was taken the beginning of June on Cal's B-day, they got him 2 movies, one being about a fish which has become his favorite.
Joe and Willy both knew this was going to be happening so Willy had been cleaning out everything and getting everything in order for Joe, while doing this she gave us some of their Christmas dishes. Every Christmas I will use these dishes and be reminded of our good friends Joe and Willy. Our little family sure grew close to them, when we say our prayers, Cal will always remind us "Bless Joe and Willy" in case we forgot. Willy had the most beautiful front yard, it was nice living across the street from them because our view was so great with all of the flowers Willy would plant and tend to all the time. She always had a cookie to give to Cal even when visiting in the hospital Cal always got a cookie. She taught Cal had to blow a kiss, and when he would blow her a kiss she would always "catch it and put it in her pocket to save it for later" This was a tradition of theirs to always catch each others kisses.
The last 2 months have been pretty rough on her body, but she kept fighting to stay alive to spend time with her husband Joe of 53 years. I know that she is in a better place and not in pain anymore but it still doesn't make things easier right now, my heart still aches for Joe and his family and we will still miss her. We love you Willy!
2 comments:
Danell, I am really sorry to hear about Willy. I know how much they meant to you. I am so glad that you are such a wonderful person to help them so much. You are truely a caring person. My prayers are with you and Joe.
I am really sorry to hear that too. The good thing is that she lived longer then the doctors thought she would. Poor Joe, I can't imagine what he is going through right now. Like I have always said and will say it again, you guys were meant to move in that house. You guys have helped so many people. You befriended them and they trusted you and needed you and you guys were always willing to help even when they didn't ask. You guys will be blessed tremendously, but most importantly I'm sorry you will be losing a friend. It's nice that you have dishes to always remember her by. What a nice keepsake. (If you didn't know I love to collect dinnerware)
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