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| Snakes "Almost" on a Plane - Sunday May 4, 2014 |
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| Snakes ON a Plane |
I thought Idaho Falls was a small airport, but Provo Airport makes Idaho Falls look like JFK International.
I loved the adventure of flying into another small airport. That seems to be the trend lately with Allegiant and their options to smaller destinations. (This isn't an advertisement for Allegiant. In fact, I have many issues with them...they are so "fee" happy...if you breathe wrong, they'll charge you a fee....), but I still use them due to the convenience and it still came out cheaper than flying Southwest into Salt Lake City. That is sad, though. Why? I remember being able to pay $60 each way flying Southwest into Salt Lake. Those days are certainly gone.
Plus, Allegiant flies out of Williams Gateway airport which is just down the road from me (well, for the next 3 months anyway.... :-( ). It certainly makes a difference when going to Oregon. Flying into Eugene and driving 2 hours to the coast where Chris's father lives is so much easier than flying into Portland and driving 4 hours (I've done both).
We'll certainly be flying into Eugene for Christmas 2015 in Oregon.
Anyway, Jonathan's funeral was beautiful. I also loved seeing my family and cousins again. And the weather up there was beautiful. It was a little warmer than I expected, but no complaints here. It was still awesome and I took advantage and made sure to do some outdoor running. I loved the snow-capped peaks and green hills. The change of elevation did a number on me when it came to running, but it was worth it for the views and cooler temperatures. And the last day I was there, the run was even better because it was cloudy too.
While up there, I was also able to see Chris's sister AnneMarie, nephew Aubrey and neice Maren. My nephew Mikkel and his wife Lise were also down from Weber State because she ran a half-marathon! I am bummed that we didn't take a picture! What's that about? I was off my game!
I stayed with my sister Rebecca and her crew which is in the backyard of Thanksgiving Point and the Tulip Festival. Here we are at the Tulip Festival on May 3rd. There's also my nephew Caleb who is 3, and just 4 months younger than Alexander, but he was still in the stroller.
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| Garon 9, Truper 5, Brisa 7 |
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| Brisa and I |
Here is Jonathan's official obituary:
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Jon’s greatest joy came from being with family members and dear friends, whether gathering for summer family barbecues or playing a round of golf. Indeed, Jon loved all sports.
His favorite memories growing up were playing competitive soccer all through grade school and junior high. Later, he directed this passion for sports towards skateboarding, snowboarding, and golf, where he eventually landed his “dream job” working for The Turtle Bay Golf Course in Oahu, Hawaii.
He is survived by his parents; older siblings: Jana Lynn Richards (Scott), Brian, Jeff (Allison), Jennifer Larsen (Ryan), Katie Willden (Mike); and, 18 nieces and nephews. The family welcomes any who would like to join in celebrating Jon's life to the funeral service, which will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E., Sandy, Utah. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 30, 1983 ~ April 25, 2014
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
The photo from Jon's baptism that I was looking for was in the slideshow (below). He was baptized on his 8th birthday, November 30, 1991. The family came down from Utah and held it in Phoenix. I remember how beautiful and "wintery" it felt. It was rainy and stormy the night before and the morning after was so beautiful. It was still rainy and cloudy.
Jon is in the front and center. My sister Rebecca is on one side of him, and his sister Katie is on the other side.
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| November 30, 1991 - Jonathan's 8th Birthday and Baptism |
I'm in the back on the left, next to my cousin Jeff whose poor head is is cut off. It's not that way in the actual picture. I had to obtain this photo from doing a 'print screen' from the slideshow on Legacy and this was the best I could get (sorry Jeff).
On a personal note, my hair is something else. I seriously could not get it to do anything (and I didn't know what I was doing) back then. I was also in the process of trying to grow out my bangs, so that added to the "disaster" factor. My awkward stage certainly lasted longer than most kids. Oy.
To end Jonathan's service, and to honor Jon's love for Hawaii, these two songs were played by Israel "Brother IZ" Kamakawiwo:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World
It makes me want to hop a plane on a one-way trip to Hawaii. I have to end this post, because just hearing the music is making me cry once again. The sweetness of the pictures shown on the YouTube link to the music certainly isn't helping. I do have an artwork update that I'll share next time. I was able to remain productive! That isn't hard when you get 4 days of being kid-free!
Aloha. Until next time...
Nov. 30, 1983 ~ April 25, 2014
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
Nov. 30, 1983 ~ April 25, 2014
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
Jonathan David Parker passed away from complications resulting from pneumonia on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Intermountain Medical Center. Born the youngest of six children to Edward and Janice Parker on November 30, 1983, Jon was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. For complete obituary, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/jpstrong/.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Park LDS Chapel, 9880 S. 3100 E. Sandy, UT. Friends may greet the family there one hour prior to service at 10:00 a.m. and/or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Jonathan David Parker Memorial, Wells Fargo Bank.
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