I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences. A lost of a loved one is never easy as we all know and you all seem to have been a big support to your father, I wanted to offer a word of encouragement to your family, think of this thought, the Creator originally designed the earth to be a paradise of peace inhabited forever without any pain, suffering, sickness & death. Soon God will bring his purpose to completion.
Here's one hope the Bible holds out at Isaiah 33:24 “And no resident will say: “I am sick.” & there's another hope at John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life," God's purpose has never changed but we've yet to see the fulfillment of these promises right here on earth. God's word has so many hopeful wonderful things in store. To learn more about these encouraging things, please visit an AMAZING website jw.org to find the answer to life big questions, such as: why do we suffer, grow old & die?t only the Bible will provide answers to these questions and many more. Hope these words bring you all some comfort. Enjoy the website & I hope you all have happier days ♡
I've known Jeff for 30 years, since the good old days at Norwest. We were both part of Credit Administration...Jeff managed the College of Commercial Credit and did a terrific job. He was smart, funny honest, humble, generous, a good husband, a good father, and a good friend. We shared another common bond in that we were both Marines. In 2014, after years of talking about it, we shared a trip to D.C. We saw all the monuments, memorials, and museums, but the highlight(we thought) was the Friday evening parade and inspection at the Marine Barracks - Headquarters USMC. This weekly tradition that requires reservations months in advance includes the Marine Corps Band, Drum and Bugle Team, Silent Drill Team, and the whole contingent stationed at the barracks(including the Commandant and other dignitaries). It was pretty amazing. The following day we drove out to the Marine Corps Museum near Quantico. At that time it was only three years old. The museum turned out to be the highlight of the trip. It has exhibits from the beginning of the Corp(1775) through today. It's huge. It's stunning. It has airplanes and helicopters hanging from the ceiling. It has WWII landing craft in the lobby. We took our picture standing in front of THE FLAG that was raised on Iwo Jima. After a whole day we still hadn't seen everything and decided to come back again the next day. On the way back to D.C. Jeff wanted to see if we could get into the Marine Base, Quantico to see some of the area where he did his Marine officer's training. The gate sentry asked if Jeff had his reserve officer's ID on him. He didn't and we were refused. The following day, after another trip to the museum I told Jeff that I had my enlisted personnel reserve ID with me, and we gave it a try. The sentry (a different one) looked at my card and said, " Oh, Lance Corporal(his rank also), I'm familiar with that rank....go right in. From then on I had to occasionally remind Jeff that officers sometimes need enlisted men to get things done. Jeff, when I see you in eternity we wont need ID's. God speed.
I've known Jeff for 30 years, since the good old days at Norwest. We were both part of Credit Administration...Jeff managed the College of Commercial Credit and did a terrific job. He was smart, funny honest, humble, generous, a good husband, a good father, and a good friend. We shared another common bond in that we were both Marines. In 2014, after years of talking about it, we shared a trip to D.C. We saw all the monuments, memorials, and museums, but the highlight(we thought) was the Friday evening parade and inspection at the Marine Barracks - Headquarters USMC. This weekly tradition that requires reservations months in advance includes the Marine Corps Band, Drum and Bugle Team, Silent Drill Team, and the whole contingent stationed at the barracks(including the Commandant and other dignitaries). It was pretty amazing. The following day we drove out to the Marine Corps Museum near Quantico. At that time it was only three years old. The museum turned out to be the highlight of the trip. It has exhibits from the beginning of the Corp(1775) through today. It's huge. It's stunning. It has airplanes and helicopters hanging from the ceiling. It has WWII landing craft in the lobby. We took our picture standing in front of THE FLAG that was raised on Iwo Jima. After a whole day we still hadn't seen everything and decided to come back again the next day. On the way back to D.C. Jeff wanted to see if we could get into the Marine Base, Quantico to see some of the area where he did his Marine officer's training. The gate sentry asked if Jeff had his reserve officer's ID on him. He didn't and we were refused. The following day, after another trip to the museum I told Jeff that I had my enlisted personnel reserve ID with me, and we gave it a try. The sentry (a different one) looked at my card and said, " Oh, Lance Corporal(his rank also), I'm familiar with that rank....go right in. From then on I had to occasionally remind Jeff that officers sometimes need enlisted men to get things done. Jeff, when I see you in eternity we wont need ID's. God speed.
It's wonderful how the three of you girls cared for Jeff. We're thankful that he's with your mom in God's eternal kingdom. We'll still miss him enormously and always remember him fondly.
Jerry and Gloria Thompson