Popcorn with Papa

This is a post from my blog. I posted it in February 2008, but it is a fun memory of my Dad so I thought I'd share it.

Popcorn with Papa

A couple months ago my Dad brought home some popcorn to pop with Halle, it's the jiffy pop that you pop on the stove top. The other day Marc and I were deciding what we wanted to do and I said I just want to watch a movie and eat some popcorn and as soon as I said it Halle said "pocorn, Papa! pocorn Papa!" So I was at target today and saw jiffy pop and decided to get it since Halle loved to pop it with Papa. When I got home I showed it to Halle and told her we would go up to Papa's to pop it. She was so excited! When we got to my parents she came inside yelling "Papa way you (where you)?" He was upstairs napping so we had to go wake him up because she could hardly wait one more second. They started popping it on the stove and Papa would shake it and then turn to handle to Halle to let her shake it, then Halle would shake it and turn it to Papa and say "oo (your) turn". She had so much fun with Papa.

Randy Davenport

For the last 25 years Gary has always been my Citizen watch representative. Whether with an indeoendent or a large chain he was always there to service our needs. I looked forward to his vists and will miss him. I consider Gary a friend.

Randy Davenport

Spjut Family

We only met Gary a few times, but it was one of the most wonderful days of our lives--Scott and Nikki's wedding. His great humor, generosity and love of his family were clearly evident. We are so grateful for the wonderful daughter-in-law we have come to know and love and for everything Gary and Laura did to make that day beautiful and lovely in every way. The many comments we have read on the blog have helped us appreciate how much Gary was loved by everyone and how much he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron, Gayle and family

Ben VanderHoek

Laura,
Ann and I just got the news about Gary. We are sorry for the loss you and the girls have. Know that we love you all and our prayers will petition the Lord to continue to bless your lives. Love, Ben & Ann VanderHoek

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Ben VanderHoek

Tom Wennergren

I started in the jewelry business in Logan 1991 and have known Gary ever since. He has been a good friend. I could always practice my poor Italian on him. He brought good humor and happiness on every visit. He will be missed.

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Tom Wennergren

Kathleen Neeck

Gary was a very nice, kind and very funny. Words cannot express the loss that you have endured. I met Gary on my first day on the job in Santa Barbara and he made me feel like I was part of a great family at Citizen Watch Company. He shared his knowledge to help me through the days. Gary was one of my first salesreps that was in my terrotoity of responsiblities. Very kind when he called and supportive. Gary's kindess will be be missed. I'll keep you in mind and heart for you and your family.

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Kathleen Neeck

Le Ann Dansie

Laura & girls...I was so saddened to hear of your great loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. It has been a pleasure to know your wonderful family and hope that through your grief you can remember the happy times you spent together.

Sincerely,
Le Ann Dansie

Dr Payne and staff

We are saddened at the loss of such a wonderful man. Gary had a very special way about him. We will miss him a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.

With love,
Dr Payne and staff

Tim Branscomb

Dear Gary's Family,

I have known Gary for about 20 years. Always happy, smiling, and a real gentleman. Well the Lord has big plans for this good man. May God bless and keep his family.

Sincerely,

Tim Branscomb
Sierra West Jewelers

Jim vanBree

I met Gary for the 1st time 22 years ago when I entered the Jewelry business. I never saw him without a huge smile on his face. Gary was a proud family man and spoke of them often. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

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Jim vanBree

Keri Smith

Gary will truly be missed! He always had a cheerful attitude every time I saw him. He provided great insight to me and was always a great example. My heart goes out to his family! Wish I would have had more time to learn from such a strong person.

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Keri Smith

Brad A. Campbell

Gary will truly be missed. He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to do whatever it took to get the job done. Gary was a rare person that you could always count on.
I have known Gary most if not all of my Jewelry career. He has become a true friend. I will miss him very much. We send Love and Prayers to his family. We will miss a very special person but the good Lord has gained a one of a kind Angel. I'll miss you Gary. Angles over You and Your family.

Brad A. Campbell

Sue Shifflett

Gary was our Citizen Watch Rep. when I worked at Morgan Jewelers. He was always so friendly, and willing to help us through any problems. His smile was instant, and his laugh contagious. We have lost a wonderful man, but Heaven has gained a dedicated and loving spirit. Prayers are with all his family and dear friends who feel his loss, but revel in memories that we shared.

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Sue Shifflett

Zuly Gifford

I have been blessed to have known and worked with Laura back in 1980. Then i was also blessed to have Gary as my Citizen rep for JCPenney. I enjoyed the talk we always had with me. He always had time to talk and listen. He alway talked of Laura and the Kids. I will miss him. I think it was April when i saw him last. He was always happy. Your family will be in my prayers and may Heavenly Father bless you family at this time. All my love to Laura and the girls.

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Zuly Gifford

Leslie B. Peterson

Gary was starting his career with Citizen Watch Company at the same time I was starting my career with Fred Meyer Jewelers at the store on 9400 S & 700 E. For the next 23 years we would share stories about our kids growing up and changes in our lifes. On every visit Gary made to the store he always brightened the day with his great stories and sense of humor. Gary was proud of his family and spoke of them often. During this trying time for Laura and the family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leslie B. Peterson

Sherri

We will miss Gary's great smile. He was one of my favorite patients.

Sherri R.D.H. {Dr. Hart's office}

Ranae Murphy

Nikki, Laura and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jessica loves your family and is so sad. Nikki we feel close to you as well and will pray for you during this time. Life hands us many curves that we can't explain or understand but I do know that God will be with you and you will feel his presence as you mourn the loss of Gary. His love will be with you meaning Gary's, and Our Father in Heaven. Our love is with you.

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Ranae Murphy

Blake Murri

I met Gary in the 2nd grade (at Riverside elementary) shortly after my family moved to Idaho Falls. He made me feel welcome, and we quickly became best friends. Gary was always full of life, and he made me laugh. We had countless sleepovers, and shared with each other our deepest thoughts. I learned a lot about life from Gary, including the value of a strong work ethic.
Gary and I continued to correspond with one another as our lives went in different directions. I could always count on Gary to send an annual Christmas card and letter, and an occasional photo. I could see the love that Gary had for his family through those letters. Through the photos, I enjoyed seeing his daughters grow up to be beautiful young women. They were Gary's pride and joy.
I will miss my old best friend! My condolences go out to Laura and "the girls", to Rick, to Melanie, and to Gary's parents.

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Blake Murri

Shawn, Darrell, Mark and Steve

Gary was one of our very favorite sales reps. He was always so generous and would constantly "bend over backwards" to make sure we were happy. We are so sad to see such a lasting relationship come to an end. Our thoughts are with his family. CITIZEN will not be the same without him and we will miss his Lexus pulling up in the parking lot. We know he is in a great place.

Shawn, Darrell, Mark and Steve
Sierra~West Jewelers

Cynthia Buchanan

So sorry for you loss. I've worked with Gary for 21 years. Never met him in person but spoke with him many time on the phone, he would always put a smile on my face. That's just the effect he had on people. Gary is in a peaceful place now. My prayers are with the family.

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Cynthia Buchanan

Debbie Vaughn

Dear Clark Family - our saddest and deepest sympaties to you! We love your family and are grateful our lives connected. Gary was never without a smile on his face, which always seemed genuine, and that's the image that we will remember.

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Debbie Vaughn

Ken Rives

A fine man has left us. He will be missed. I was fortunate to have been able to spend many hours with Gary in a one-on-one environment, and he taught me much. His love of family and God, his intelligence, giving attitude, and work ethic are memories I will always cherish. My heartfelt sympathies are with Laura and the kids, David and his family, and all family and friends. You and he are in my prayers. May he rest in peace.

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Ken Rives

Don & Bobbie Christy

I met Gary twice. He was the life long friend of my son-in-law, Paul Watterson. Nothing but kind words were spoken of this man who was always caring and there to assist in any way. We feel for your loss.

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Don & Bobbie Christy

Annie Livingston

Clark family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how Gary came on our (Mackenzi and Friends) senior trip to lake Powell. He took us on endless boat rides and made sure we all had a great time. He will be missed.

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Annie Livingston

Lori Tanner

I had a crush on Gary when we were teenagers, and we never dated, but remained friends forever and I'm really going to miss him. Back in the late 90's, I can remember him calling me one day out of the blue,hadn't talk to him in years, and it was a day I was really depressed, down about life and my many challenges, I had been crying pretty hard, and he turned my day around instantly. He started talking about some self help conference he was going to about self worth or something, I think he sent me a brochure on it. Now, I wish I could have returned the favor, our family loved him.

He went out of his way to get my son the watch he wanted for his mission, and even hand delivered it to the mission office when it came in, and of course gave us a great discount. Last month we were suppose to get in touch with him, cause we were coming to town, I emailed him I was coming, but I didn't, because my time was so short, now I wished that I would of. I really owe him a lot.

We wrote when he was on his mission, I still have the letters, he was always upbeat and funny, I loved to laugh with him. I am so sorry to see him go, he was a special friend, one in a million. Love you lots Gary.

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Lori Tanner

Jessica Neff

We loved Bro. Clark, especially our 4 year old daughter. He truly was the worlds greatest primary teacher. Our prayers are with Gary and the Clark family. We are so sorry for your loss.

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Jessica Neff

Deanna Brasher

Gary was the sweetest nicest man. I loved our chats when he came in the salon. He always radiated a heart of gold and a smile for everyone. I'm so sorry for your huge loss.

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Deanna Brasher

Marcelo Fraga

Gary was and is a wonderful person, I will miss Gary, and he was a great friend!
I first met Gary when he started working for Citizen W.C.
Very few people I known in the industry that could always followed up so well on all the problems like him.
We are very sorry for your loss.

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Marcelo Fraga

Travis Dallimore

I am really sorry! Gary was a good man and a great watch rep. Our prayers are with you!

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Travis Dallimore

Bruce, Glenn, and Dick

From Bruce, Glenn, and Dad (Dick)we've always enjoyed his visits; he was a great guy!

Denise Maw

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Please know you and the family are in our prayers.

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Denise Maw

James Dixon

Gary was a fine man. We enjoyed his visits to our store. Our condolences to the family and close friends. Sincerely, James-- Goldesign Jewelers.

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James Dixon

Todd McNeil

Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was the brightest person I've known. He was always there to guide and support; a great friend.

With deepest sympathy, my thoughts are with you and your family.

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Todd McNeil

Carolyn Finn

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known him for 25 yrs. through JC Penny's ZCMI & Farr's Jewelry in Idaho Falls. He was a great guy with a contageous smile. He will be greatly missed.
He called me recently and said he was coming to our store, but never showed up. I thought it was not like him. Sincere Condolences, Carolyn Finn Farr's Jewelry

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Carolyn Finn

Roberto Fraga

We are sorry to hear of your loss, we are thinking of you at this time.

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Roberto Fraga