Who married his teenage dream:
He almost always had a smile on his face:
Even after he had a couple of kids who sometimes looked like this:
He worked a long time in gravel construction. Many summer vacations were spent in a holiday trailer in the middle of nowhere:
When he wasn't at work, he was at play, (which seemed a lot like work to a couple of kids):
There were a few memorable vacations:
He was always willing to stop for some real fun:
And have some serious construction discussion:
He always had a beard which he sometimes let his bored daughter braid:
He loved his kids more than most:
Which he proved when he shaved his beard for the first time in over 20 years for his daughter's wedding because she asked:
He always knew what to do and taught how to do it:
He held a lot of babies:
And got roped into a lot of projects:
He will be missed more than words and thoughts can imagine:
Garfield James Scheie
October 18, 1947 - December 16, 2011
Karrie, what a sweet tribute to your father. My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers. He looks like a great man and a wonderful father. I can see you will remember the good times. Sending you and your family many hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you. And thank goodness for cameras and a mom who llked to take a lot of pictures! I'll always have the memories but it's nice to have something concrete to look at too!
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