To my big brother Jamie,

Where do I even begin to share and thank you for a lifetime of love and sweet memories shared together?

You were 14, I was 7 when your Dad and my Mom were married. You and I had a rough start but we soon found our groove in each others hearts and the rest is history. Our parents marriage may have dissolved but our bond blossomed throughout the years. 

You were such a great big brother throughout my teenage years, always showing up to spend time with me. We shared countless days cruising in your “cars,” listening to great music, Mt.Tam was always one of our favorite places to go to.

Then you met Tamera, I remember the day so well that you brought her over to meet me and Mom. From that day forward the two of you fell in love and always kept me close to you both. 

When Tyler was born I watched you become a father and it was such a beautiful experience to see you love your son, and then again when Tanner was born. Your two boys were always the apple of your eye  and  what drove you to achieve your goals.

When Dan and I married you accepted him as your brother as did he with you. There are so many wonderful memories I have stored in my heart of All of us together. You, Tamera, Tyler, Tanner, me, Dan, Jenna and Nathan. From watching and helping as you built 2 homes for your family, camping trips, family parties, sleepovers, hikes, you and Dan abalone diving…. the memories fill my heart and mind.

I am so proud of you for the man you were and the legacy you left behind in your boys.  Your knowledge of literally everything and your drive to be independent was unwavering. 

Jenna and Nathan also both were blessed to have such a great relationship with their Uncle Jamie and they both smile whenever they speak your name or bring up a memory. I’m so thankful for that.

Your strength shined brighter than ever when you weren’t well. You never lost hope and you were an inspiration to all. When I was faced with my own battle you were right there, the constant big brother checking in on me and cheering me on.

Honestly Jamie, there would never be enough time, I will always wish for more but I’m content with the time we had because it was so authentic and full of love.

I will never forget one of my last visits with you. Dan and I came up in the ZL1 and you and I went for a drive together.  I handed you the keys and hopped in the passenger seat, you in the drivers seat. We drove along the coastline, cruising…. Just like old times. You showed me houses you’d worked on, explained how the road  had just been re paved, just cruising and just as began to think to myself,” has my brother gone soft? He hasn’t taken this beast over the speed limit yet..” You looked over at me and gave me that Jamie grin that always equaled mischief, turned the traction control off, and BOOM! We were off!!!! Tires squealing, Righteous burnout and zooming down the road! There we were again, 2 kids in a cool car zooming down the road.

Thanks for that Jaim, and thank you for always being the best brother, supporting me, loving me and my family and for making me an Auntie to Tyler and Tanner who I adore so much! I promise to be there for them and love them like you did for Jenna and Nate.

I won’t say goodbye, I know I’ll see you again someday but until then I’ll just picture you cruising down many roads with the traction control off!

I love you forever.

Your little sister, 

Ami Ann 

~”Loyalty, love and trust makes you family.”

-Unknown 

To my companion and best friend for close to 19 years, I agree with the sentiments and statements in your obituary. We weren’t able to be close in proximity in the last few years, but we always made it a priority to be a part of each other’s daily lives. I miss that so much, but still hear your voice imparting wisdom to me. I know I always will. You mattered and made a difference in everyone’s lives that you touched. Condolences to your family.

To my son I will always remember our times together.  I wish we had more time .