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Paul Pritchet's avatar

Brian, that was beautifully written straight from the heart. As you know I’ve proudly and happily been part of the Howard “extended” family since summer of 1980 when the Howard’s moved across Juniper Valley Road I never forget this. My mom Rosemary grew up friends with your mom

So one summers day in 1980 my mom informs me that her friend Sonja just moved in across the street and she has 2 boys my age, why don’t I go over and welcome them to the neighborhood? To this I replied, “yeah maybe I’ll go over later, I don’t know?!? The next thing my mom said was “I’m pretty sure they have a pool” I don’t think my mom finished that sentence before I was back home looking for my bathing suit. From that day to present I am so happy that I’ve been great friends with you and Eric for so many years. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom and dad growing up. I was ALWAYS welcome in your house as you were in mine. And I thank you and your family for all the love laughs and memories over the years

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Amy Gare's avatar

" Some people have everything and are always restless. My mother has always had just enough and that was plenty." Such a good line. I am so sorry for your family's loss but I loved hearing your mother's story. I would love to know more about those three weeks in Seattle too... Have an awesome holiday season! Happy Health New Year.

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