Mrs. Mordant

Well where do I start this post? I know I want to pay tribute to a wonderful man that has been a real blessing to have in my life. His name was Jack and he had a heart of Gold. He is my Uncle that I lost on December 7 2007.
We lost him to cancer and it was a Blessing in the way it came about. On Thanksgiving he had a stroke and they found out that he had cancer in several areas of the body. So he went very fast and did not have much pain. We lost him with only a few weeks notice. His Service was one that showed a great tribute to him. The Navy was there giving a tibute and talked about how he did a term in Samoa to help rebuild it. He earned the purple heart. They gave my Aunt the flag that covered His coffin.
After the Service went back to his home with my Aunt and for family time and it was amazing to see the way we were all able to laugh and talk about Him. We had a celebration of His life and it was a wonderful time and it was not one that felt covered in heaviness but instead one filled of love and joy.
He loved to fish and would always bring me home some fresh salmon every year. He liked to work with His hands and was either building something or working in the yard. He also had a great love for Dogs.
He was the silly type and would love to make you laugh. He always had butterscotch candy in his pocket for me ever since I was very little. He was like having a second father. So I guess I was spoiled.
He was 89. He and my Aunt was married for 65 years this last November, They got a letter and autograph photo from the President and First Lady congratulating them for how long they were married. My Uncle was a tiny cuddly man that was alway looking for ways to be able to give a helping hand.

When my kids were little He and my Aunt would show up every August and take me shopping to get my kids the things that were needed for the school year.

They always made sure that we had food in the house and that everything was always covered for the kids when it came to Christmas. He and My Aunt had great values and I will forever hold them both in my heart. He leaves behind a large family. He has a daughter and son in law and grandkids and great grandkids. Not to mention all of the nieces and nephews.

He stretched out a helping to all and any of the family when it was needed and never asked for anything in return. I know that He will be greatly missed by us all.

I Love You Uncle Jack.