Vernon and Ruth were my parents’ best friends and Vernon was really a second father to me (Ruth is too young to be a second mother!). He was just a year younger than our mom. My sister, the 4 Shutts girls, and I saw a lot of each other when we were growing up. I especially remember yard games, cards, farmers’ sodas, and cookouts at either their house or ours on Saturday nights. Vernon was always so patient, kind, encouraging, loving, funny, and not as quiet as one might think when he got to know you! I will always remember and always miss those trips “Up North” and those gorgeous nights out fishing in the boat on Pickerel…
The memories our two families made together are immeasurable. Love you all, Ruth, Anne, Kay, Susan, Pam, and all of your wonderful families. I am so saddened. Sandy