a tribute

Nicholas, Ruth and Audrey Weaver

Nicholas, Ruth and Audrey Weaver Nicholas, Ruth and Audrey Weaver died August 18, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. NICHOLAS KEDRIC WEAVER was born September 1978 in Vernal, Utah to Howard Burton Weaver and Susan Weaver, the third of five children. He graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah in 1997 and moved to Logan, Utah where he married the love of his life, Ruth Campbell, June 23, 1998. They were sealed for time and eternity in the Logan Temple July 10, 1999. His favorite pastime was riding horses with his daughters; Nick was a family oriented person. A dedicated member of the LDS Church, Nick assumed many responsibilities including serving in the Elder's Quorum Presidency, as a Sunday School teacher, and working in the Primary nursery with Ruth. Nick worked at AppLabs, excelling in the field of information technology. He loved to help out family and friends with their computers or anything else that they needed. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Weaver, stepfather, Ellis James LeFevre, two grandfathers, Kedric Caldwell and Clifford Weaver and two uncles, Kimo Poai and Bruce Petik. He is survived by his mother Susan LeFevre, Evanston, Wyoming; two brothers, Chris (Heather) Weaver, Ft. Rucker, Alabama; Spencer (Amy) Weaver, Vernal, Utah; two sisters, Angela Consolo and Priscilla (Brandon) Rettberg, Evanston, Wyoming; two grandmothers, Freda Caldwell, Vernal, Utah; and Doris Weaver, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; seven cousins, 20 nieces and nephews, three aunts and one uncle. RUTH CAMPBELL WEAVER, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend, was born in June 1977 to Stan and Diana Campbell, the eighth of twelve children. Ruth grew up in Juniper, a small farming community in Southern Idaho, where she graduated from Raft River High School. At the age of 21, she met and married the love of her life, Nick. As a wife, Ruth was devoted completely to Nick and building an eternal life with him. In August 1999, they were blessed with the birth of Diana Jo, followed by the birth of Audrey Esther in 2004. Ruth was a very loving and adventurous mother. She lived life to the fullest and allowed her girls to do the same. She taught by living every moment and loving everyone, blessing all around her with her humor and generous spirit. People were drawn to her because of her sensitivity and sincere heart. Her family appreciated her ability to unify and make peace, yet she met life head on with grit and determination. Wherever Ruth lived, she touched hearts and offered willing service. Ruth has been an active member of the LDS church and has served in many capacities. Her knowledge and testimony of her purpose on earth was evident in all she did. AUDREY ESTHER WEAVER was born October 2004 in Boise, ID. Her little life was full of fun loving laughs and smiles a true fireball and attitude to rule the roost. She blessed our lives and the lives of everyone around her by just being in the room. She was a true cutie, very intelligent, very sweet and friendly. She would always approach others without hesitation. She loved her horses, her boots, baby dolls, and pink things. Audrey admired and loved her best friend, D.J. Audrey felt like she could do everything D.J. did despite the five year age difference between them. When it came to her Daddy, he was her "Nicky Noodle" and the love of her life. Audrey and her mom were inseparable in life and are together today. This sweet doll has touched our lives and changed us for the better. We'll miss you sweetheart. They are survived by their daughter and sister, Diana Jo, Nick's mother, Susan LeFevre, Ruth's parents, Stan and Diana Campbell, her grandmother, Rosalie Campbell, and a very large, loving, immediate and extended family. A viewing in their honor will be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, UT. The funeral will be held Friday, August 24, 2007 starting at noon at the Cedar Fort Chapel in Cedar Fort, UT located on Highway 73. The funeral will be preceded by a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment at Cedar Fort Cemetery. The families would like to thank the emergency responders, the Utah Highway Patrol, the staffs at Bear River Valley Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital, and especially the White Hills Ward along with all those from the community who have helped and shown an outpouring of concern. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com Published in the Deseret News on 8/22/2007.

a moment changes everything

Death reared its ugly head and has visited my family once again today. My cousin Nick, his wife Ruth, and his daughter Audrey were killed in a car accident just a few hours ago. Their 8-year old daughter, was flown to Primary Children's Hospital. Her condition, critical. In one single moment, an entire family lost their lives and another's hangs in the balance. Those of us left behind, especially parents and siblings are left with the bitterly painful questions of "Why? How? For what purpose?" Still in shock, I keep wanting to call the hospital to see if they had made a mistake, to see if they are really sure. Maybe they made a mistake and it wasn't really them? I recognize the same thought process emerge as when my mom called about my dad, and when my sister called me about my Grandpa. It really doesn't sink in at first. Suddenly, my stomach begins to churn and my gag reflex kicks into gear. I hurry to the bathroom and throw up. Even now, I'm still fighting the urge to vomit. Adrenaline is still coursing through my veins and my actions and thoughts seem to stall on the simplest of tasks.

Death is a complex life event. The loss really doesn't sink in those first few moments, or days, or even weeks afterwards. Life goes on all around you, but you are stuck in time with a life that has changed dramatically--a life that will never be the same. You are missing a part of your earthly family. Never again, in this life, will you see them. They won't be a part of any family activity or important event. Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries will forever be bitter sweet.

And then there is DJ, their oldest little girl, the sole survivor of a terrible, devastating accident. Her entire world was shattered today. She is, even now, fighting for her life. I don't know what the outcome will be. I don't know what I think. I am having a hard time even knowing what to feel. Life is so fragile. Time is so fleeting. A moment can change everything.

mmmmm....brownie

A friend sent this to me and I couldn't stop laughing. Kind of disgusting if you think about it.

the first 5 seats!

The other day while I was on my way to 22nd street, a frazzled group of mother/daughter tourists entered the train. One mother, in her southern drawl, yelled to the other “It says we are supposed to be in one of the first 5!” They were breathless and appeared to have been running. Because of the confusion and panic-like expressions they wore, I decided to step in and help out. I asked if they were trying to get to South Ferry. They nodded and said that they needed to be in the first 5 seats. I smiled as I pictured them running from car to car trying to sit in one of the first 5 seats but finding them occupied. Their expectant look broke my side bar daydream and I then explained to them that it was the first 5 cars that they wanted instead. Since we were in the 2nd car, I told them they were fine. Relieved, they parked themselves in the middle of the car and continued to talk to one another in abnormally loud voices about their plans for later that day.

Ah, tourists!