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Book of Mormon
Ether 13:19-14:7
October General Conference
'The Power of Ministering to the One'
Elder Peter M. Johnson
My left knee was swollen and red and hurt so much I wasn't sure I would be able to go to the valley this morning.
I took some meds and then took a shower. I still can't bend it very much but at least the throbbing pain has subsided.
We left around six for the valley. Marvin's funeral is at 10 a.m. in south Gilbert near Queen Creek.
We arrived at 7361 S. Constellation Dr. around 9:30, in time to go in and offer our condolences to the family before the funeral. Stacy was the first person I spoke to, then Darrin and his wife Theresa, Nicole, Mary, and Paul. James and I decided at our funerals we do not want an open casket.
We sat by Kim and Brian in the front part of the overflow on soft RS seats. Others we saw from Chandler: Mitch Jones, Lynn & Kathy Jones, Birdie Speirs and her husband, Trudy Lamb, Dianne & C.T. Davis, Beverly Parris and her husband, Cathy Arnett (so happy to see her!) and Dr. Allison. There may have been more but that's all I can remember.
The place was packed. Most of the chapel middle section was family.
Here is a summary of the program:
Life History: President Scott Duncan of the Chandler West Stake Presidency. He was a counselor to Marvin when Marvin was bishop.
* He had his eyebrows done in Mary's salon at his daughter's request before her wedding. He said it was the most painful thing he has ever experienced and doesn't understand why women do it.
* He and Mary were married 47 years ago in 1978. They raised his six kids, her two boys, and Nicole who was born after they were married.
* He was famous for his little black book where he kept the names of everyone he knew.
* He loved the Savior and encouraged others to "stay on the covenant path."
* He loved little children and enjoyed teaching Primary to children preparing for baptism.
* All women should be treated with respect.
* Never raised his voice.
"Gethsemane"
Special Memories by Marvin's children
Nicole - Loved the movie "The Sound of Music", when he answered the phone he said "Yello." The women at Mary's salon knew and loved him. Would hold babies in the recliner and it was always fun to see which of them would fall asleep first. Loved thrift store shopping.
Paul - Took me to work when I was sick and asked me to stay in the car. Was surprised when I walked right into his work.
Aaron - Dad was always teaching. The most Christlike man I knew, willing to sacrifice for others, Mom always came first.
Devin - Taught me the value of service and compassion for others. When we needed a costume, or a special outfit, we knew we could shop at dad's "thrift store."
Darrin - He had a bell he would ring when he wanted us to come in. C.T. Davis and John Bear helped me through some difficult years.
John - Loved to hear stories of his dad's mission, allergic to colored socks through faith and obedience he overcame the allergy on his mission when his mission president told him colored socks were better than white ones. When he would fix things around the house I got to hold the flashlight.
Marsan - Dad taught my brothers to respect and serve me. We went on Daddy-Daughter dates and he wrote me love letters.
Michael - I was assigned to change the oil in the car one Saturday and had failed to do it. That night I had a date. Before I left my dad asked me if I had changed the oil. I had not. Not date until the oil was changed.
George - When I was struggling with my addictions, he gave me Christlike love.
"Families Can Be Together Forever" - kids and grandkids.
Closing Prayer - Dr. James T. Allison
I got hugs from all of Stacy & Paul's boys: Adam, Jared Ammon, Dallin, Michael, and Joshua. Sammi and Ellie both came to the funeral.
Other happenings today:
Because of my extreme left knee flareup I almost didn't go today. I took both Tramadol and Tylenol and put a pillow on the floor of the car for my leg. I limped into the funeral and back out.
After the funeral we dropped off Christmas presents at Stacy & Paul's and Sheri & Ian's. I got to see Ben at Sheri's and he gave me a hug. Cayli was there too.
I dropped James off at Dr. Gupta's office. He and Armando went in to look at what flooring the doctor wants to replace. While James was doing this I went through Chikfila and got us some lunch.
Before leaving town we went to visit Catherine Halcomb at Brooksdale North senior living center. Catherine was so happy to see us. She is not happy in the home though. She wants to go home and I wish she could. It breaks my heart. She has a walker and is getting around fine. We had a nice visit. She does like the food but her roommate is no very welcoming. I did not like her room. It was overcrowded and cluttered. She says her roommate doesn't like T.V. Catherine loves to watch T.V. I was sad when we left. She asked us to pray for her.
There was a community Christmas party at the Vernon park tonight.
Tom was happy to see us and slept at the end of our bed.
My knee seems to be better.
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