tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post6311057751652309540..comments2023-10-15T02:33:54.390-07:00Comments on Doing It With Grace: Dear JohnBanjoanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836743147788165692noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-83069224422879924862010-09-07T10:12:38.810-07:002010-09-07T10:12:38.810-07:00Hello there my dear friend. I was finally able to ...Hello there my dear friend. I was finally able to reread your wonderful tribute to Dad today, this time, my eyes were able to actually able to see the words. Thank you so much, from the whole family, for composing this for us and for Dad, as usual, your talent in capturing a moment, or a character is portrayed to well. Aunt Myra, especially, wanted you to know how moving it was. We all cried, and I think we all will, from time to time, touch base with your tribute to Dad. Thank you Buddy JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-20265977759866856982010-08-19T10:15:20.015-07:002010-08-19T10:15:20.015-07:00Thanks for sharing your memories of John- his eyes...Thanks for sharing your memories of John- his eyes will shine forever through your stories.Banjoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836743147788165692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-387425864695085652010-08-18T20:55:44.720-07:002010-08-18T20:55:44.720-07:00A met John & Donna many years ago (1967)when I...A met John & Donna many years ago (1967)when I was a young college girl dating their nephew Steve Dart. When John & Donna, Myra & Fred visited their parents, Lucy & Ainey, & Aunt Bonnie at Pickle Hill (That's what they called it back then)I was often there. I spent many fun times playing cards with them & listening to their tales of growing up on the farm. John had a gleam in his eyes & an unforgetable laugh. It is obvioius that John was respected & loved dearly. May you all savor the memories of such a beloved man.<br /><br />Darlene Dorfler (Copeland-Dart)Cedarburg WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-78313217874830342222010-08-18T06:56:26.728-07:002010-08-18T06:56:26.728-07:00A really great John Deere letter, to a fine man I ...A really great John Deere letter, to a fine man I met but only once, but to this day remember the glint in his eyes as he nailed me for driving a Japanese car to his house (John was an uncompromising USA guy). Joan, thank you for that porch vision - damn, now I need a kleenex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-15467246148915524132010-08-18T06:00:32.056-07:002010-08-18T06:00:32.056-07:00deeply touching and beautifully written Joan. I&#...deeply touching and beautifully written Joan. I'm not certain if my tears are for John, his family, your parents, or you. You are all so blessed. <br /><br />once again, thank you for reminding me to sit a bit longer with my father today. To savor our time together.Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-14173227311598940412010-08-17T17:47:35.886-07:002010-08-17T17:47:35.886-07:00I don't know him but now sort of feel like I d...I don't know him but now sort of feel like I do. What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing...it truly touched my heart.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601933757848730296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043727588411795512.post-55645802156935878092010-08-17T17:30:42.698-07:002010-08-17T17:30:42.698-07:00Dear Joan,
You have captured John so well and am ...Dear Joan,<br /><br />You have captured John so well and am in tears while I write this. John had a major impact on me going back to Penn State for wildlife and many positive influences on my life. The Booth family from the little time that I spent with them are spectacular people. I met John well before I knew Jenny while in boy scouts cutting browse for deer on Game Lands near Noxen. He came to the Dallas School to talk about wildlife careers in Ecology class and captured my enthusiasm. <br /><br />It was a surprise but understood when Jenny called to tell me that her Dad is in bad shape and she knew how much I cared for the man. His blue eyes, positive smile and a hand shake that would take a few minutes for your fingers to work properly afterwards were always there. The warm cider at Christmas in more ways than one always took the chill from your bones. Beyond the cider, the Booth family always made me feel warm when I visited. I remember a proud Father pointing to Jen shortly after she moved west in a picture with a 10 gallon hat, chaps and a huge pistol saying, "You know what that is for John?" I responded, grizzlies or western men with a beautiful woman like that. John giggled with a grin from ear to ear in a concerned but happy for her way that only he understood.<br /><br />God speed John as you will be in a place where we all hope to be, looking down on us without a care and no more suffering. <br /><br />Thank you Joan for bringing back such great memories.<br /><br />John L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com