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Monday, March 28, 2011

Dad

It's been almost a month since my Dad passed away. In a week it will be a month. I just still can't believe this has happened. I don't understand why God had to take my Dad. Dad was our rock, the one that kept everything/everyone together. He made sure everything was taken care of, he always knew how to make us laugh when we needed it. When we'd have doubts about anything, he was there to make sure we knew how special and proud he was of us. When we needed help on something, if something was broke, we'd ask Dad to help us fix it, not just with things, but what problems. He was always there no matter what. It's like, now... who do we go to now? We needed him! I can't help be think about when I get a serious bf, who's gonna scare him with saying like " Take good care of my daughter, if you hurt her, I'm gonna break your knee caps" or what not or when I get engaged, my fiance wont be able to go up to my Dad and ask permission or how he's not gonna be around to walk me down the isle, or be around to see his first grandchild, and be there and do things grandpa's do. My Dad's Gone! And there's nothing I can do to fix it, change it. This is ridiculous!!! He can't be gone. There's too much still left in life for him to experience. This isn't fair. I hate this. With my Grandma H. or my Grandpa W. you'd expect them to pass on cuz of their really bad health, but with my Dad... it was unexpected. His health wasn't so good, but you wouldn't expect him to pass on. This is stupid!! But yet I'm pass the point of just sitting on the couch or in my bed thinking it's just a dream, because it's not. It's a reality nightmare that no person on earth can fix or wake you up from and tell you it's okay, because for one, it's real and you won't ever be okay again. The pain will get a little bit easier, but it will always be there. It won't be normal again. I just wish I would of been able to of let my Dad know how much I was so very proud of him. I would of told him that I know that he does the best that he can for his family every single day, and I know that it's not easy cause of his health, but that I was so proud of him for not just making sure his family was provided for but for being my Dad. There is a poem I found on the computer that I wrote down in a Fathers Day card last yr. This is what it said...

Happy Fathers Day

A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!

Than I had the Superman symbol underneath, but instead of Superman, it said Superdad. He was a Superman. My Superdad. My Hero! He was the best Dad any family could have had. I know a lot of people say that, but he really was. I couldn't have asked for any man better to be my Dad. There's no man on the entire earth that could even take the place of my Dad even a fraction of a little bit.

There's a locket that I have that I got for my 19th birthday. I am planning on putting a pic of my Dad in there. That way I can always have him close to my heart ALWAYS!!

My Dad and I always had a saying we'd say to each other all the time. He'd say " I love you for an eternity " than I'd say " Love you for two eternities ". I'm gonna miss that so much.

LOVE YOU FOR TWO ETERNITIES DAD!!!!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

In Loving Memory: Valon Ray Ericksen ( My Dad )

Valon Ray Ericksen, 51, passed away early Friday morning at his home in Manti, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1959 to the late Shrol Ericksen and Patricia (Robert) Weiss. He married his high school sweetheart, Heidi Huntsman on May 8, 1982. For the most part of their life together they raised their family in Richfield and Monroe. They have two children, son, Vaylon Ray Ericksen Jr., and daughter, Erica Elaine Erickson.

Valon was a very hard worker. For the most part of his life, he worked as a cement finisher. He had a way with people to where he could always make them smile or even laugh. He was the life of the party. He was famous among his friends and family for his barbeque burgers. We all called them his "Super V Burgers." He will be so terribly missed. We look forward to the day we can see him again.

Valon is survived by his wife, Heidi; children, Vaylon Jr., and Erica, all of Manti; parents, Robert and Patricia Weiss, Ephraim; siblings, Debbie (Chip) Dorsey, Payson; Shrol Jr. (Laura) Ericksen, Las Vegas, NV; Vickey Ericksen, West Valley; Jongee (Dave) Munk, Las Vegas, NV; Valerie (Randy) Fierro, Flower Mound, TX; John (Kimberly) Ericksen, Clinton; Vaughn Ericksen, West Valley; Bobbie Jo (Andy) Wilden, Ephraim; and mother-in-law, Fern Huntsman, Centerfield.

Valon was preceded in death by his father, Shrol Ericksen; brother, Robert Weiss Jr.; and father-in-law, Franz L. Huntsman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Manti 8th Ward Chapel, 300 South Main. Friends and family may call at the church prior to services at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Manti City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to Zion’s Bank (Manti) in Valon’s name.