"Pappa was more than just a father-in-law to me - he was my buddy & treated me like his own daughter. He respected me and always had my back! He was the best croquet & rook partner a girl could ever ask for - he taught me everything I knew about those games & was so patient with me - HA! Words can't express how much I love him & will miss him! But I know he will continue to watch over me and all of us! I can only imagine how much fun he is having in heaven & cracking everyone up with that wit & charm he has! And I know my sweet gramps & grams have welcomed him with open arms! Pappa you are always in my heart & I will carry you with me & our family always! Please protect us & keep us safe & a special request to keep our Chad safe always as he serves our country proudly! God Bless you! Now go do some fishing and catch a big one!!!"