You’re an amazing man – And on this special day We’d like to honor you – And we have many things to say You’re a wonderful father – Husband, grandfather and friend There’s nothing you can’t fix – On you, many of us depend!! You are truly a leader – As the “Pud Men” can attest You boys climbed up for the jump – And came out the best At my Bachelor Party – Where the action was fast You […]

Who would have figured – When we started this run That “40” years later – We’d still be having fun Six wonderful children – Who have filled up our life My artsy, insecure Hippie – You are truly a wonderful wife!! With 12 grandkids – Your life is active and fast You play tennis with Kathy – Your love of Opera is unsurpassed You hate Country Music – But love the Rolling Stones You think the Pacific is polluted – […]

You’re leaving for Vegas – Where you’ll probably have to work One hell of a lot harder – But listen, and soon you will smirk One thing you won’t have – Of which I’m sure you’re glad Your pal Dennis isn’t coming – Just the memories you two have had!! You are truly a success story – Rising from new employee to a star With your own crew of salespeople – Who know how great you are Boyd waits till […]

10/02/05 You may be turning the corner – But you’re still looking great I still can’t believe the ride – That we each took with fate Everything happens for a reason – I certainly can see it’s true Two people this compatible – With a love that really grew!! I thank you for the understanding – Truly a remarkable trait And I know sometimes I get heavy – But my honey just carries the weight Which is why you are […]

Some people never experience – Or are even fortunate enough to know A character and friend so truly special – He causes your heart to glow But that was our LeRoy – Smiling to the very end Always ready to tease – But always ready to help a friend!! When he owned Sully’s Diner – His legend really began He knew everybody by name – LeRoy was a very friendly man “Hey, how’s it going” – Was the first words […]

From the first time we met – I’ve truly felt so blessed I felt I’d always known you – As your feelings you’d express It really seemed as though – Sam and Tobie had always been meant to be The longer we’re together – The more I realize it’s just “We”!! I believe and trust in you – And cherish you with all my heart You have my heart forever – As you did right from the start When you […]

You were a hard working man – Providing for your family so well Always ready with a joke – Which you so loved to tell You were generous with money – But you’ll be remembered even more For the time you shared with others – Whether they be rich or poor!! You loved playing baseball – And when you could no longer run Someone would run for you – For you, batting the ball was still fun You kept your […]

Life is a journey – And sometimes it gets rough It is God’s way of showing us – That down deep, we can be tough Lilly, you’re a good person – Who has always tried to do right Shake off one little stumble – Your life can again shine bright I’ll always be there for you – For I consider you a good friend We had a lot of fun together – And I enjoy the time we spend I […]

We all thank you Mr. Ryan – It’s so hard to call you Dave We still remember the days – When we were forced to behave You’ve brought us many memories – And shared with us your joy Of singing beautiful songs – With technique you helped us employ!! You came toFridleyHigh School– 1966 was our lucky year There were only two small choirs – One you could hardly hear You started out recruiting – Then started coaching basketball as […]

Our year started out quite happy – A nice Xmas and New Year Then Marcia’s mother got sick – Which ended the New Years cheer She ended up at Mayo – With a prognosis of a torn heart flap When the Dr. explained her options – She knew she was in for a scrap!! She shared with us her wisdom – Down to the last recipe She said, “Erwin, you behave” – I knew she was talking to me She […]