This is always a difficult thing to see but it's part of being in this mission. People are coming and going constantly. The incoming are much more fun than the departures.
Jim & Jolene Paxman left us the first weekend in October. She was a painter and spent a bit of time cleaning as well. Elder built more pickets than even he can count. He did a the furniture moving as well. They became such good friends. I cherish their friendship!
The Spellmans left us early due to some health issues. I really didn't know Sister Spellman very well as she was a site missionary and not on my cast for Sunset. Elder Spellman worked in the mechanic shop. I'm told that he worked slowly and methodically and that he liked to visit. I didn't spend a lot of time with him either. He left a hole in the mechanic shop.
Lon Simpson worked here for only 5 years but he is a master at building custom woodwork for historical sites. He and his wife sold their home and moved somewhere south of here. Lon was the king of the pun. He always had some "smart" remark or one-liner in our morning meeting. I don't think there is anyone out there with the skills that this man has. He is missed. Especially by Elders Howard and Schmidt who work in the carpentry shop.
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