I met Ray in the mountains with his friends. He was funny and kind.  He moved into our house and brought so much love and laughter. Our dad Ernie finally had his son. My dad taught him how to fix things.  He learned how to be a hard worker. We snow skiied,  water skiied, swam, camping and had many parties. We were known as the party house. I enjoyed the pictures. I only have hard copies. Thanks for sharing the memories. I remember when I met Darlene. I was so happy he got a winner. She was so kind and giving.  I fell in love with her immediately . Loved her family too. When they started having their own children, they were over the moon. I so loved Amy, April, and Aspin. Beautiful girls. I have to many fond memories to list them all: College Football games, snow/water skiing,  Hooking up in Laughland jet sking and boating...so much fun. Staying a week in Dorlores Colorado  fishing etc. My kids loved it. My heart broke when he was sick. It shattered when he passed. I was so lucky to have had him in my life.  I'm lucky to have the girls and Darlene  in my life as well. I am happy you are having his Celebration of Life next year because I am having surgery this coming Wednesday would not be able to attend. But I should now. Love to you  all.  Please keep in touch.