Sydney Hawley
This is very late, im sure no one looks at this any more. But I do, at least once a week just to read this. Jerry was my poppy, my grandfather, my rock. He and my mimi (ima jean) raised me. They are the most amazing people you will meet. I was a tough kid, headstrong, always thought I knew best. Im older now with kids of my own. And Im so great full to them for the woman I am today. I still think about him everyday and I miss him like crazy. I wish my son got the chance to know him the way I did because there's no one better to have as a parent. No one will probably see this but id like to tell a story about him. I was young probably around 7 he told me he wanted to take me to lobo stadium to show me where he played football I asked him if mimi had ever seen it, to which he said no. I asked why, he said he didnt think she she'd be interested I said, what makes you think id be interested? He just laughed and laughed at what I had to say. Its one of the most clear childhood memories I have. He loved his garden especially azaleas and hibiscus' and his bonsies. He lived a very healthy lifestyle im proud to say i picked up that gene. His favorite color was green, he said avocados were an acquired taste. He loved his church and family, even the dogs. Poppy, its been a long time but I still think of you everyday, C has his first day of school tomorrow and all I think of is mine when I cried and didnt want you to leave me. I miss you, but I know your dancing with the angels and probably listen to frank sinatra, you loved 'thats life' and now I understand the lesson in that. Thank you for raising Cross and I and being there for us even when it wasn't your job, you did it anyway. We love you so much!