Dad being silly with his granddaughter Jennifer and her husband Mike

Dad dancing with the bride Frank and Nikki wedding

Oh, dad... I would need a thousand pages to put down in words all the special memories I have with you and Mom and how much you meant to me... but you know.  From childhood being the best parents a child could ever wish for, traveling in our camper across the country, weekly fish fries, camping and fishing and going to buffet dinners with you, mango milkshakes, being youth pastors during my teen year, going to church with you, your words of advice and encouragement...boy I can go on and on.. but it's not necessary....see I have way too many memories to list, but you know every memory was special to me and not one outweighs the other. Your smile was contagious and your Love unconditional.  I will forever cherish every moment I spent with you, and I'm thankful I have no regrets. You've taken a piece of my heart with you. I love you so much Dad and words could never express how deeply I appreciated and loved everything about you.



There are so many memories that i cherish of my dad while growing up.  However, my favorite memories are those that we shared in the last few months that he was with us.  

We enjoyed watching basketball together, attending sing-a-longs at the assisted living events, and even had him bowling! (ok, so he needed help bowling at Christmas time - thanks to Joey and his other grandchildren, genuinely enjoyed himself).   Dad even began Wii-bowling with the great grand-kids, but described it as throwing balls at the TV.   Dad enjoyed getting away for the day,  must the best time was going to the Car show, Camper exhibits, and heading to the Wendover Casino's for a bit of slot machines.  
At the Wellington, He enjoyed going down to the dining room and seeing all of the other residents, especially his friend Steven and Howard.  They talked about old times and about their lives together.  He also made a pretty big impression on Rosemary - a 96 year old that just adored him and always stopped by his table for a hug.  The staff all knew that when he was heading down to the dining room to get the hot chocolate ready, no matter what meal time it was.  

I am grateful for having precious time with him in the last days, and can't help myself to still wish for just one more day.  

Dad, i miss you so much already!   But so very happy that you are with Mom - together again.  Rest in peace.  

Nancy


Thanks dad for sharing your love of sports and spending time with the family.  Always a good time to have a hot-dog and root-beer!

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Wayne Harper Hardway

8 May, 1930 – 27 March, 2019

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