Uncle Mervyn

Uncle Mervyn passed away this morning with Aunt Ann, Dad and Grandma by his side.  Yes, he joined Aunt Daph up in heaven and now they are both watching over us and keeping us in line.  

It is a rare situation when you can grow up with a set of Aunt and Uncles across the street and a set a couple houses down the road.  No matter what day or time, I knew I would always be welcome to stop in.  But Uncle Mervyn was a hard man to find because of his work ethic.  From Monday to Saturday, Uncle Mervyn was off to work from 6:30 am to 7pm and I could always count on seeing his green pickup truck coming down the street around 7.  Then, Uncle Mervyn would head down to his office and not reemerge until all the book work was complete.  I believe this is what set the tone for all of us kids who watched who now have a very strong work ethic...you don't leave until the job is done.  However, to every strong man there is a softer side.  If at anytime you wanted to talk or just visit Uncle Mervyn, he always welcomed you with open arms.

Uncle Mervyn also embodied the motto of keep your family close.  We all came to visit no matter what because he would make you feel special and always take an interest in you.  Thank you for being a life long supporter and you will be deeply missed.    

The best way to keep Uncle Mervyn's memory alive is to remember all the great stories about him.  Also, to keep our family close and to remember that hard work always pays off.