Dear Stevie and Davey,

I just saw that Fuzzy passed away back in April. What a nice video tribute for him! As you know, his mom Gertie and my grandma, Mabel, were sisters. Fuzzy and my mom, Pat, were cousins. I remember such fun visits—not frequent enough. I remember your dad by his exuberance for life, his infectious grin and laugh, his motorcycle, and of course his love for your mom. Watching the video, I am reminded of his flower gardening, my mom’s passion as well. You may find it comical that years ago, I adopted a video game name: Gertie. It stuck and has become my husband’s nickname for me. Skip and I still live in Colorado, but we visit my mom and stepdad in Mooresville several times a year. I’d love to touch base some time; email me?

We are sorry for your loss,

Bonnie and Skip York, Littleton, Colorado

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bonnie! I want you to know my family appreciated Bonnie for befriending our mom Betty Need at the Harrison and helping her in many ways. He was a great friend to her. Sorry for your loss!

I have heard many wonderful stories of my son-in-law’s wonderful Papaw over the years. How he took Mike camping and fishing, always a loving Grandpa. I knew what a sweet man he was first hand when I saw the cake he baked and decorated for little Olivia’s 1st birthday,and his obvious delight and love. . May perpetual light shine upon him, grace and peace to all he leaves behind.