I'm one of the lucky few people who had the opportunity to really know my dad as I probably spent more time with him than anybody except Mom. He was often viewed as full of enigma, and stories of my dad or how he thought often brought laughs to my friends and family, but the source behind the laugh was respect. He walked the hard path to stand up for what he believed was right and his word was his bond in an age when promises so often mean little. 

Ultimately, I think my dad believed in fairness above all other Earthly concepts. One of his sayings which sticks with me so well to this day was "8 hours work for 8 hours pay" and he lived that advice. Early in his career, if his company didn't give him a fair wage increase, my dad would give notice, quit and move to the next company even if it drove my mom a little crazy at the time.  If my dad saw what he perceived as an injustice, he would make his stand on the subject, and that sense of fairness was always at play in how he lived. 

There were other fond sayings I'll always remember such as the reason given for any object which would break down over time as "it was used too much when it was new".  His great mechanical ability could be a little intimidating, but always served as inspiration to learn to be independent.

There's a lot I learned from my dad, but his great appreciation for the little things in life has become so much more powerful to me over the past few years. My dad found true contentment sitting in his glider on a nice summer day or picking weeds from the garden in a world consumed by keeping up with the Joneses.

Finally, he was generous in so many ways, but never for the recognition. He just enjoyed helping others. Neighbors stopped me as I worked on my parents' house and they'd tell me about how my dad always shared from the garden or helped them with tasks. Neighbors I didn't even know in some cases. I'll miss you, dad, and so will a lot more people than you probably could have realized.

I wish I could truly share with you what I think of my dad but words could never be enough. He was a quiet man...when he wasn't pulled into a debate. He was always there. In the yard, or garden, which he kept beautifully. Downstairs or in the garage, or around the house fixing things. In his chair or in his glider outside, enjoying the yard. He was a man of his word; he didn't say a lot but if he said it, he meant it and he would do it. He taught me so many things. I don't just mean little things like how to make french toast or shuffle a deck of cards. He taught me how to think, to reason, how to consider things carefully. You might not agree with my dad about what he had to say  but you would know he had thought a lot about it. And if you didn't agree, that's ok, as my dad would say "I may not always be right, but I am never wrong." My dad had a few sayings: "the one who eats the fastest, gets the most". Very true in a family of six kids. He would whistle and sing songs. I'll always think of him with those sayings and songs. He was consistent, he was reliable and he taught me to be independent and responsible. He raised me to be an adult. He didn't express his love to me in words but I know so well that he loved me because he took such good care of me. I'll always hear his voice when my gas tank gets to a quarter tank or I'm tempted to skip a step in doing something. That's how I'll know that he'll always be there. He may not be around our house but he'll always be in my heart.

Glenda so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you an the entire family.

Want to express our heartfelt sympathy for the lost of our first cousin, who was loved, and will be missed. George Riggs and Mike and Janet Davina 

Glenda, we are so sorry to read about the passing of your husband.  Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  

Love,
Robert and Lana Rogers
Louisville, AL

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peter and Renée Krizmanitz - Southaven, MS

I am so sorry for your loss, You have many years of memories to keep with you and the entire family, I wish you comfort and peace....My sincere condolences 
Beth Olds

I am so sorry for your loss of your dear loved one. I hope that you may be comforted by fond memories and the love of your friends and family. (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Darrel D. Bean

23 octobre 1938 – 10 février 2018

Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home

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