Dad and Grandfather Hurst
(January 2003)
Jill Glasmann Hurst writes:
My earliest memory of Rex was meeting him in Salt Lake in 1977 when Craig was still in med school. Craig invited me over for dinner and to watch a movie while he tended his younger brother, "Banana." Rex came to pick him up about 10 p.m. I got to meet him and remember him as being quiet and reserved but kind.
As far as funny experiences go, I will probably have to put a vote in for the fan installation incident in the kitchen, however, I am not sure which of the three chiefs was the funniest. It was a toss up between Craig, Gary and Rex who all had their own ideas in installation of ceiling fans.
The thing that I admire most about Rex is his love for learning! I have always been amazed at the wealth of knowledge that he would learn prior to a visit to some place. He could share culture and geography in the same area and really add to the vacation.
A special memory that I have of Rex was him leaning over to me in the Ogden Temple after I had just been sealed to Craig and saying, "Welcome daughter." That really made me feel as though I were part of the family.
His example has affected me by teaching me that you are never to old to learn something new. Read and keep your mind sharp. Above all, never put out your thirst for knowledge.
Brett Hurst writes:
My earliest memory of him is the time the he took Derrick and I and tried to teach us how to fish.
One of the funny experiences that I remembered took place while I was on my mission. I was kind of curious about the name Hurst and where it came from so I wrote to Grandpa and asked him to tell me a bit about the name since I knew he loved genealogy. I waited a few weeks and to my surprise I received a giant envelope with about sixty or seventy pages of genealogy and stories. I guess I should have known that he would give me more than I bargained for.
The thing that I admire the most about Grandpa is his diligence in studying and learning. Over the years he has never quit learning new things and reading nonstop. It has always been a great example for me.
A special memory I have of him is the time that I had to do a report in school on the Second World War. The stories he told and the way he told them made me feel particularly close to him.
Grandpa's example has helped me to be more interested in our history and to be more diligent in my studies. For a while I tried to read as much as Grandpa does, but it didn't last long.
Derrick Hurst writes:
The earliest memory I have from grandpa, one of the best early memories of grandpa I have is probably when we all you to spend the night and grandpa would let us play games on his computer. I remember it as being a lot of fun.
A funny experience I remember with grandpa, one of the funniest or funnest anyway would have to be when grandpa took us fishing up Logan canyon. It was tons of fun.
What I admire most, He continues to learn and read. My grandpa is one of the smartest people I know.
A special memory, I would have to say that grandpa is a very carrying and compassionate person. He is always willing to help you and talk to you about what you are doing. I remember when we were little he would let go through his garden and apples and destroy them. This shows a lot of love.
His example has affected my life. Like I said earlier grandpa is one of the smartest people I know. He has taught me many things, but one of which is the value of a good education. Grandpa has taught me to read whenever possible, and continue to learn throughout life.
Clint Hurst writes:
I remember going to Lake Powell when I was little and Grandpa was always there. He always helped my dad with the boat and things. I also remember that he always had some books with him and that he read a lot.
I admire his dedication to doing things. When he wants something done, he just works hard and does it. He is good at completing things. I also admire his education and how smart he is.
I remember when we first moved into this house about 9 years ago. One of the first things that we did was plant a garden with Grandpa's help and instruction. He made sure that the plants were put in just so and that we knew how to take care of them.
One of the things that has inspired me most is Grandpa's love for education. It has inspired me to get a good education and to try to keep learning all of your life. Grandpa also learns about just about everything. I hope that I can be like that.
Carly Hurst writes:
I remember Grandpa as having been there by whole life!
I admire that Grandpa is very smart and knows a lot about just about everything.
A special memory of Grandpa is going out with him to look at the garden and Grandpa putting on different shoes so that he wouldn't get his shoes dirty. He would let you pick whatever was ripe and that was fun.
Grandpa has taught me to get a good education and to learn a lot of different things. He is sooo good at that!
Austin Hurst writes:
One of my first memories: I remember being 6 or 7 and going to Grandpa's house and sleeping over with the cousins.
I admire how Grandpa can joke around with me and that he is always very nice to me.
A special memory I have of Grandpa is of him setting up the trampoline for us when we came up. I thought that it was really cool.
Grandpa has inspired me to learn lots of things and get good grades.
Steve Allan writes:
I remember Rex helping me get the boat ready for winter. This help wasn’t telling me what to do, but showing me exactly what needed to happen. He was the same way when teaching about the boat and how to handle it. As a teacher, Rex was a hands-on person; he taught you by showing you how not by words alone.
I am amazed at the wide and varied knowledge and interest that Rex has in all things. He always wants to learn and know more. His interests range from genealogy to archeology. If there is something to learn, he will learn it.
Rex loves computers and loves to talk about them. He was never interested in just a surface knowledge of computers, but wanted to know how to effectively use them. He worried about issues that the rest of us ignored such as data handling and manipulation.
After I got my BS degree in mathematics, I decided I needed to do something else because I didn’t like math much. Upper level mathematics courses weren’t fun like calculus. I started taking classes in computer science because Vic had taken classes and because Rex had said it was a good area. I took a class from Rex; I don’t remember what it was about. I did well in the class, but after the class was over, he said to me, “Steve, you won’t go far in computer science because you didn’t show much curiosity about it in this class.” Well I guess I showed him to be wrong by getting my Ph.D. in computer science, probably because of his interest and selling of computer science to me when I took classes from him at USU.
Rex has gotten me interested in genealogy. I really have a desire and interest to know more about my ancestors and the kind of people they are. This interest and desire came from Rex and the hours I have spent talking with him about genealogy. When we go places with Rex and Lee, I’m in the front see with Rex and we talk about genealogy. I’ve really enjoyed those times with him. Anyone that knows Rex, knows that he truly loves genealogy work. They know it because they’ve spent time talking with him about genealogy.
Vicki Hurst Allan writes:
I remember Dad as being life long learner. He always had a board that he placed on the armchair, turning it into an instant desk. He was forever taking off the lampshade and turning the bulb to put better light on his work. Dad was interested in everything – history, science, religion, woodworking – and took an endless stream of classes to learn about them.
I remember Dad telling me that I could do anything – and meaning it!
I remember dad taking a nap in the middle of a room full of people, using a book for a pillow. I remember Dad coming up everyday for lunch. I remember as a young child being sick and having dad come home from work. I was feverish and his cold hand felt so good. I remember him giving me one of the little coin purses he always carried. I thought that was so neat.
When I was five, I was badly burned in the famous birthday-cake dress fire. I was very frightened of fire and remember waking up night after night with nightmares of the house burning. I remember Dad coming into my room and telling me that brick houses generally don’t burn, so I didn’t have anything to worry about. I had such implicit faith in him, the nightmares stopped immediately.
I remember complaining that I didn’t have time to make my bed and Dad responding (none too happily) that you have time for what you make time for. I have always remembered that.
Dad loves work. When he would visit us in Fort Collins, he would always help us repair something. If there was no project, he would take a walk to learn the geological features of the area.
The thing I think I have learned from Dad is that work is more rewarding and more enjoyable than play. Yet, Dad did teach us how to have a good time. He love the boat, fishing, bowling, square dancing, and playing cards with friends. He is a good example of successfully merging work with family. I love you, Dad!
Lori Allan Allen writes:
What is your earliest memory of him?
I remember Grandpa seeing me ride the scooter in front of their house. I was going down the sidewalk, balancing on one leg. I remember he told me I needed to learn to water ski. He kept at me until I learned to water ski.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire his determination to work on family history. He has been involved with the family history center for quite awhile now. He keeps busy with them and works hard. It seems that since he retired, he just refocused his time to that.
Grandpa always cares about what his children and grandchildren are doing. He would always ask about school when I would come over and he keeps asking about work now. I know he cares.
What is a special memory you have of him?
I was taking a family history course at the Institute and I had to get my family history back a few generations. I had done all the work by hand even though Grandpa had it already. I needed a little help from him for something and so I went to the family history center to get help. Somehow my disk had been corrupted and I lost everything. Grandpa helped me replace everything and worked with my disk and me until things were working again. I really appreciated that extra help even though he was busy with other things.
How has his example affected your life?
Grandpa always wants us each to do our best. He cares about each one of his children and grandchildren. He is so proud of them. He tells me about what people are doing. Family is important to him. He also encourages education. I remember talking to Grandpa one afternoon and him telling me about what he majored in for school. He asks about school a lot.
Kim Allan Salisbury writes:
One special memory I have is going water skiing with him. He was so excited for us! I also remember that he was so proud of Lori and I when we installed his scanner for him.
I admire his desire to serve the church through genealogy. I love the fact that he is always learning. Whenever I needed to know some random fact, I could call Grandpa and he would know!
My first memory of grandpa is watching fireworks on the hospital lawn and having him tell me about the war.
Trisha Allan Tucker writes:
I can remember picking corn with Grandpa in his fields. And then having him show us how to husk them and do everything you need to do make frozen corn. Grandpa is a smart guy.
I admire that Grandpa absolutely loves what he does at the Family History Center. He understands the importance of genealogy and is willing to share what he loves with other people
I can remember going boating with Grandpa. Grandpa would always drive the boat when I was water skiing and my father would be out in the water steadying me so that I would be able to get up. The love of the water, I think, initially came from my Grandpa.
I am like Grandpa is many ways, but one in particular came to mind. We both can sleep anywhere. I love it that as long as Grandpa has a book to lay his head, he can sleep. He also loves to sleep in the middle of everything and it doesn’t bother him in the least. I am the exact same way.
Grandpa is extremely smart and smart people fascinate me because I do not belong with them. Grandpa knows a lot of facts about a lot of things. Maybe one of these days, his intelligence will leak onto me so that I can get half decent grades.
Greg Allan writes:
Grandpa has always been so proud of me, supporting me in whatever I did. It makes me so humble to know I have him there.
Michelle Allan writes:
Special Memory
I remember the first time Grandpa took my Cross Country Skiing. He was an expert compared to the rest of us. He would teach me all sorts of tricks/techniques in order to make it easier. We went all the way to the end of the trail and even headed into Idaho before we decided to turn back. The next day my calves were really sore, but I am still glad Grandpa taught me to cross country ski.
Admire
I admire Grandpa’s knowledge of things. He knows so many facts about all sorts of things. I love how Grandpa is into to genealogy and is willing to help people find things about their genealogy. I like how Grandpa loves to read and I have sure got that trait from him. Grandpa can read anywhere and be happy. I also admire the way Grandpa knows how to plant all sorts of vegetables and make them stay alive. Grandpa always is willing to give all the food that he grows to anybody that wants it.
What I First Remember about Him
My first memory of Grandpa is of him setting up the sprinkler under the tramp so I could jump on it and get all wet. Even though he was occupied with other things at the time, he was willing to set it aside in order for me to get wet on the trampoline. I jumped for a couple of hours on the tramp and by the time I was done, Grandpa was there, asking me how it was.
Something Funny
I think it’s funny how Grandpa can fall asleep anywhere by just using a book as his pillow, while laying on the floor. Whenever I come over to see Grandma and Grandpa I can usually find Grandpa asleep on the floor not caring about anything in the world. He usually stays that way for at least an hour. I always thought it was fun to see where Grandpa would be sleeping each time I came over.
How his Example has Affected ME
Grandpa is so knowledgeable in many things he makes me want to excel in everything that I try. He is great at recalling different things he has read or seen. Grandpa wants to share what he has learned with everyone and I think that is a very good trait to have. Grandpa is such a good teacher and he makes me want to help people to exceed in whatever they put their mind to. Grandpa is such a wonderful person and I know I he has affected me in many other ways.
Steve Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Rex?
The look on his face when we told him we were engaged, and then a few months later, when we told him that a baby was coming. He looked like he had been kicked in the stomach!
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
The night he came downstairs and told me to go home when Cherri and I were dating. It was late, or rather, early (about 2 am) and I was asleep on the beanbag chair. Cherri had left me sleeping and had gone to her own room to bed. Rex turned on the light, woke me up, and told me to go home! I thought for a minute I had seen a ghost, white clothes and all!
What do you admire most about him?
He is always learning and reading new things.
What is a special memory you have of him?
He and the family introduced me to Lake Powell, and he worked endless hours trying to help the grandkids learn to get up on water skis.
How has his example affected your life?
He taught me how to garden, and I will plant a garden every year so I can eat those great vegetables!
Cherri Hurst Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Dad?
He was always in my life, so I'm not sure I have a first memory, but I know I always loved working in the garden with him. He would tell interesting stories or facts, and it was where I first got my taste for having my hands in dirt. An added benefit was that I didn't have to do housework if I worked with Dad. I also remember singing songs in the cab of the truck when we were on vacation with both Mom and Dad. None of us were giving the Osmond's any competition, but it was fun and helped to pass the time.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
On one of our trips to Lake Powell, we were pulling the boat behind the camper, and if I remember right we got a flat tire. We stopped in a little pull out area, and all the kids in the group decided to go exploring along the side of the road while the adults fixed the problem. We found a big willow tree that had a rope swing attached to it that went over the river. Unfortunately, the river was gone, with dried up mud that made a patchwork of peeling sections. A bunch of us decided to go down onto the surface of this dried up mud to see what we could see. What we didn't know was that only the top surface was dry. When we got out a few feet, we started sinking into the gooey mud beneath. You should have seen my Dad's face when we came up from the riverbank with mud up to our hips. He made us go further up the river, 'til we came to the spot the river had diverted from. After we washed up, we had to walk for a while until we dried off.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire his sense of integrity, even though at times I have made fun of him for it. I still remember the time when he was using a University car to drive somewhere the next day. He would not even drive us around the block, because it was the University's car and not his personal vehicle, and he would not put even a mile of extra mileage on that car while it was in his keeping. I also admire his desire to learn and grow throughout his life. He often was learning a new computer language one quarter that he was going to have to teach the next. He was so perfect for the field of Computer Science. It was constantly changing and developing, and he changed and developed right along with it.
What is a special memory you have of him?
In my first year of high school, I remember coming home from a Zoology class in tears. The book we were using seemed so difficult, and I thought I never would be able to learn from and understand this book that was written on the college level. Dad sat down with me, helped me to read the first chapter, and made me realize that I could do it. I also loved knowing I could ask him any science or math question, and he usually had an answer, although I had to listen to at least an hour's worth of instruction, because he just love to teach and help people understand things in depth. I finally learned to only ask questions I really, really couldn't figure out on my own!
How has his example affected your life? I know that I am a teacher because he made it look like the most exciting work possible. He has always loved me and made me feel like I was worth talking to. I also remember how he looked beyond the obvious. One day Gary was bugging my friends and I, so I sprayed him with hairspray. He got mad and started chasing me out the door. I slammed the screen door shut on him, hoping he would slow down. He hit the door with his hand outstretched, and shattered the glass in the door. Dad got mad at us both, but I didn't worry too much, knowing that Gary should get all the punishment for bugging us and breaking the glass out of the door. Dad didn't see it that way, and I got punished the most, because Dad said I was older, and knew better than that. He also pointed out he was just trying for attention, and that he could have seriously injured himself on the glass. I didn't think it was fair at the time, but he was right.
Brandon Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandpa?
I remember raiding Grandpa’s garden at a very early age. I also remember climbing his apple trees for golden delicious apples. They are the best!
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
I remember when Grandpa and I were trying to put the shell back on his truck. I decided to get under the shell and lift with my back as Grandpa directed me onto the truck. Well, we weren’t quite as strong as we thought and we bobbled and tipped the shell many times until a miracle occurred and we finally got it on.
What do you admire most about him?
I saw Grandpa all the time at the LDS Institute on campus when I was at USU. We even took a class together. Grandpa has never lost his love for learning both in gospel topics and in academic settings.
What is a special memory you have of him?
Grandpa took me cross-country skiing for the first time. We sent skiing at the foot of Old Main Hill. I thought I was pretty hot stuff and tried to go over the edge of the hill without much training. Grandpa got worried about me and chased after me, trying to help me stop.
How has his example affected your life?
Grandpa is the biggest advocate of education. He passed it on to my mother, who loves to read and is also a huge advocate of education. Due to their influences, I have pursued my education as far as I could take it, and I am the better for it.
Lisa Hart Blau writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandpa?
I always remember Grandpa setting up the tramp for us each summer, and then he and Grandma would sit on the patio and watch us.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
I remember in high school, a friend of mine came to Logan with me and Grandpa told us a funny skiing story. I don't remember the story, just laughing a lot.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire Grandpa's desire to do genealogy and to serve and teach others to do the same. I also admire his desire to be continuously learning new things.
What is a special memory you have of him?
I remember catching skeeter bugs and putting them in Grandpa's irrigation canal while he was in the garden.
How has his example affected your life?
Grandpa has opened my eyes to the importance of education and history. I now love to hear about ancestors and their stories.
Cara Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandpa?
Him sleeping on the floor in the living room with a book over his eyes.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
Every Sunday we eat at 5 pm on the dot. There is no waiting. Grandpa is always hungry by this time and watches his watch. If I’m not there by 5, the prayer is said without me and dinner is eaten. It doesn’t matter if I’m only 5 minutes late.
What do you admire most about him?
His passion for life. He loves the things that surround him. His family, his family history, his computer, his gardening, etc. He doesn’t take anything for granted.
What is a special memory you have of him?
He was telling me a story (which I can’t remember) but he got teary eyed and it was so tender because I can tell he really loves the people that he serves by doing their family history.
How has his example affected your life?
He’s made me appreciate the small things in life by not sweating the small stuff. He loves the simple pleasures in life and it makes you step back and realize how much we are blessed.
Kacie Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandpa?
I just remember finding grandpa sleeping on the ground behind the couch and thinking why is he doing that because he has a bed? That’s just what grandpa does was the answer I received.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
Grandpa always hated to set up the trampoline, but Grandma would make him. After it was up, though, he liked to watch us jump, and you would have thought it was “his” idea to set it up.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire how he is always working and always thinking of others. He cares for the neighbors and for us grand kids. I had to do a project on the depression for a history class and I called grandpa and asked him some questions and it surprised me on how much he had to go through. He is strong and has the quality of seeing the best in everything.
What is a special memory you have of him?
I remember watching Legacy by myself and when it was done grandpa came down just to see what was going on and he saw that I was watching Legacy after conference and he told me stories about my ancestors that were pioneers and the hardships that they had to face. The stories were so interesting and touched me.
How has his example affected your life?
It has helped me to understand the value of work. You only get what you put into the task. He’s always doing something in the yard or in his garden when we go down to Utah. He has also shown me to care for what I have. Through his life they were taught to keep things nice because that was about all you got. So his example has taught me a lot.
Ashley Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandpa?
Having Grandpa show me where the peas were in his garden so I could pick some.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
Taking walks around the block with him.
What do you admire most about him?
He is always working and fixing things.
What is a special memory you have of him?
I love to hear his stories.
How has his example affected your life?
I like to learn about history now, and I have a greater love for my ancestors.
Gary Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of him?
Some of my earliest memories are of working with Dad in the garden and back yard in the house on Canyon road. Most of the vivid memories relate to animals. I remember having sheep. I especially remember having to put rubber bands around the tails to make the fall off. I remember dad placing live chickens on a chopping block and cutting off their heads and throwing them over the fence. I remember going over to the Taylor’s to get milk. I also have many memories of planting corn, weeding and many other garden tasks with Dad.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
One of my earliest funny experiences comes from the house on canyon road. Cherri and I had been back behind the garage lighting fires. Eventually we got caught. Dad had the wisdom to discipline the oldest child, as she knew better. If I remember right, the younger child, that was maybe 5 or 6 at the time, was too small to know better, got off without even a harsh word.
One other funny experience was the dent in the old yellow car. A dent showed up and Dad didn’t say a word. Normally, with two teenage drivers (Vicki and Craig), any new dent would be discussed and the guilty party would have to admit what they had done. However, this dent went un-discussed for weeks. Finally, after a few weeks Dad admitted that he had made the dent, he had dropped a sleigh on it from the garage rafters.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire Dad’s garden and the time he spends in it. The garden was dad’s place to relax and take out his stresses. The result was great veggies.
What is a special memory you have of him?
My special memory of Dad has to do with all of the outdoor recreation. Dad loves the out doors and spend enough time with his family camping, boating and fishing to make sure all the kids and grand kids developed a love for the out doors also. My special memories are of the Lake Powel trips that our family used to go on every year. I even remember the first trip that Cherri and I weren’t allowed to go on. They ditched us with the cousins. I also remember 3 or 4 back packing trips that we went on. Seems like it was 3 times to the Wind Rivers and once to the Uintahs. Dad also helped us develop a love for skiing. We spend many winter days in the mountains enjoying our surroundings and ourselves.
How has his example affected your life?
He set a very good example of how to treat his spouse, an example that I am still trying to follow. In addition, he set an example of work. Dad likes to work and that example has rubbed off.
Lori Peterson Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of him?
24 May 1981 was my birthday and I had been invited to Sunday dinner at Gary’s house. I had just learned that morning that my best college buddy had been killed by a semi while riding his bike through Sardine canyon, so I was not exactly at my best. I think it was the first time I had been to Gary’s house and it was nice to sit down and talk to his parents. Rex asked me questions about school, family and nice, ordinary things and helped me forget things for a bit.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
‘The Infamous Christmas Fan of 1981’
Gary and I had been married 5 or 6 days when Rex, Gary and Craig decided to install Rex and Lee’s Christmas gift: a ceiling fan for the dining/family room upstairs. It seemed like a simple task, but it soon became apparent there were too many chiefs and absolutely no Indians. Shouting soon ensued by all, which terrified me and left me quite worried for everyone’s safety. I grew up with a father that never shouted, and we rarely shouted at him, so I was pretty sure bloodshed and a trip to the ER was inevitable. (I have since realized this is some sort of Hurst bonding experience and it is no longer scary, but this is 21 years later). I also had the wonderful experience of hearing my perfect new husband swear for the first time (first time I heard him, although he seemed to have had some practice at it). Hours later, after listening to the screaming and stomping from the attic, Gary decided he didn’t want to play anymore and we went home to our newlywed apartment. Still shell-shocked, I was wondering if this was a Hurst Christmas tradition as I dozed off into a fitful sleep.
Some hours later, the phone was ringing (those thoughts of the bloodshed and ER quickly came back), and when Gary answered it, realized it was a jubilant Craig, Jill and Rex telling him that they had successfully installed the fan (which is still working fine today).
What do you admire most about him?
I admire his intelligence and his teaching abilities. And his garden!
What is a special memory you have of him?
When Rex flew down for Rachael’s funeral, I was a huge mess. On Saturday, they were doing her autopsy and I was having a hard time keeping my mind off what they were doing to my baby and was in pretty bad shape. I remember I was standing in our dining room when Rex walked up to me and put his arms around me and told me how proud he was of me and that he was impressed on how I had handled the entire situation. This is not an everyday thing that I have seen in Rex and to this day I am sure he has no idea what it meant to me for him to let me know that, especially at that moment.
How has his example affected your life?
He has impressed upon me the importance of education.
Steven Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of him? Water skiing at Lake Powell. I can't remember how old I was at the time but I distinctly remember Dad skiing at Powell.
What is a funny experience you remember with him?
Not really funny but makes a smile come to my face even when I think about it now. My oldest daughter Heather wrapped Dad around her finger and dragged him all over Mom and Dad's backyard on a visit we made when Heather was just beginning to learn to walk. To see Dad and Heather walk and explore the backyard still brings smiles to my face and warmth to my heart. He was so patient and receptive to her every wish, which really emphasizes my answer to number 5.
What do you admire most about him?
I admire a lot of things about Dad: His love of the Temple and family ancestral work. His testimony of the gospel. His ability to work for one employer for so long and stay in one place with that employer. His love of
books and learning. His love for people. His example.
What is a special memory you have of him?
Dad and I both enjoyed cross-country skiing. I have very special memories of Saturday morning excursions going skiing with Dad both before my mission and after my mission. While I was in high school, Dad and I would go out at least once or twice a month. Not a big deal, except when you consider weekends for teenage boys. I enjoyed spending time with him and just talking about things. The conversations were never really deep but we were able to connect and stay close to each other.
How has his example affected your life?
Dad is a very generous man. Paul Riley once said that Dad would give the shirt off his back for anyone. That statement really hit home and I started to notice the types of service and generosity that Dad showed to other people. He is more generous than I really ever noticed. I always remember asking Mom for money because Dad would always say "No" when I wanted money. So I equated money with generosity for years while I was growing up. After Bishop Riley remarked about Dad's generosity, I took another look at Dad and my definition of generous. I had to agree that Dad is a very generous man. Since then, Mom and Dad have both been very generous with their time, home, and money for me and my family. I can never repay their love or their generosity. I try to be more generous with my time like my Father was for me.
Heather Hurst remembers:
Heather remembers the walks with grandpa and the trampoline that grandpa sets up for her.
Nicole Hurst remembers:
Nicole remembers grandpa's flowers and jumping on the trampoline.
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