Sunday, November 1, 2015
Dear Ginny, Pam, James and John,<br>My sincere condolences to you and all your family members on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. They say it takes a village to raise a child and we were all very blessed to grow up in one of those "villages" filled with such special people; and Dutchy was such a big part of all our lives. He was a very sweet and kind man. I have fond memories of him taking us out on his boat, cleaning ( yuck) and sharing the fish he caught, and extending an open invitation to all his neighbors to take a dip in his pool anytime we wanted. It will always make me smile remembering him greeting me over the fence with a "Hey Dee, how are you today?" He was the only one that called me that. He always made others feel special and cared about. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Dutchy loved his family more than anything and was so proud of his children and grandchildren. His face lit up when he spoke of them. I hope that it brings you all comfort knowing that he is still watching over you as he always did. All my love to you during this difficult time and always!
