Girls trip to Beaver Creek and Vail

Dear Nick & Michelle, I am heartbroken to hear about the loss of your amazing mom. She was such a kind & generous person and always radiated so much joy and positivity. Also I had no idea your dad passed away earlier in 2022 and can only image the depth of your pain. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to both of you during this tough time. Sincerely, Jane Rogers (Dustin & Aprils Mom) 

My prayers coming your way to all of you!!  Sherry came to Cresco to baby sit me at least one summer maybe more!  We had the best time!!  It was like having an older Sister, and I being an only child, meant so much to me!!  The other fabulous/awesome times I remember, was spending time at the Motel in Des Moines a lot!!  The most fun was being able to be around family so much!!  Spent a lot of time at that Motel with my Cousins, Aunt Adelle and Uncle Kenny!!  Oh the memories!!  Rest In Peace Dear Sherry!!!  Until we meet again!!!  All my love, your Cousin Jodi.

My Condolences and Prayers for your Family 🙏🙏❤️.  Your Mother and I became very good friends in 1974, became roommates, travel-mates & she was in my wedding!  We eventually lost contact-but thankfully reconnected a few years ago!  I feel very blessed to have reconnected and been able to spend time with her before illness and again a special time spent with your  Mom & family with Margo & Linda after She got sick.  She will always hold a special place in my heart❤️🤗🙏❤️🤗🙏

I learned how to be strong. How to not let any man intimidate me. She encouraged me to be optimistic and cheerful and to live life to the fullest. She taught me to curl my hair, how to stand strong for myself in past relationships. She taught me how to be adventurous but safe. To never stop seeing the wonder in the world. To see the best side of people. She taught me nearly everything I know.

Nick and Michelle: I am incredibly sad to learn that you lost both parents this year. I had no idea. River saw Michelle’s message online and sent it to me.

I can not imagine how devastating this must be. I am sending love and positive thoughts your way

Christie Dalton

I don't think I could pick a favorite memory of my mom. She was just always there for me. Even in the smallest ways, whether it was buying me a coffee because I had a late night of studying ahead of me, or just being an ear to vent to about literally any and everything. She was my best and longest friend. I would call her so often, she would have to tell me when the Broncos were playing so I wouldn't interrupt the game with some dumb story about a dog I saw or an obscure fact I had learned. She'd call me hiding in a back room at work to gossip about different things, or to just hear my voice to know I was okay. I will miss those phone calls.

Growing up, we would take day trips just to run errands and maybe get our nails done. We'd have to hide our shopping bags in the car or the garage so no one would know what we bought. We would take trips to our favorite restaurants just to grab lunch. Or we would just hang out at home and watch movies together. She always let me overexplain and critique things in the movies, even though I know she had to have been annoyed by it. 

Late nights, she would let me call her and ramble on about nothing, just because I was lonely living away from home. When I was at home, she'd stay up late with me watching the newest season of whatever show we were watching together at the time. She was the first person to encourage me to get better at baking. She is who taught me to be kind to all, to assume the best in people, and to live with a gentle heart. She was the strongest woman I have ever known.

She was my biggest cheerleader, always supporting me, no matter what. Even when I was in the wrong, she would gently correct me. From calming me down when I had a bad day, to celebrating with me during high achievements, she was always there for me. I will love her and cherish those memories forever.

A family vacation to Alaska