Contributions to the tribute of Ross Gilbert O'Neal

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

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Deborah posted a condolence

Thursday, May 12, 0001

I miss you Daddy. I know you aren't reading the internet. I know you are too busy catching up with family and friends. I know you and Kerry are probably picking up where your father-son relationship stalled when he was the first of the family to return to our Heavenly Father. I can see you two laughing and having fun. Is there good fishing in heaven? I hope you are really enjoying your pain-free existence and being with Kerry after a 28 year absence. I love you both! Do you know what Ken is doing? If so, I know you are even more proud of him. Do you know my dilemmas? I miss our daily phone calls. I miss not having your advice and insight into my life. I miss not being able to ask you what to do about a frog stuck in the wall of my house or a deep question about th gospel. I miss your smile. I miss those hugs that always made me feel loved and accepted unconditionally. I miss your happy disposition even when you were hurting. I miss the wonderful example that you were when it came to serving your fellowman. I miss your strength of character and your sheer goodness. I miss your inherent wisdom and your frank and blunt responses even when I really didn't want to hear it. I miss your kindness. I miss watching how you were affectionate and considerate of Mom. I miss how you two loved each other and teased and laughed as you gew old together. I have so many memories of you being the wonderful father and perfect husband to Mom. I know men like you are rare. You were honorable and faithful to your marriage vows and dedicated to our family. You worked hard and served the Lord. You lived your religion. Your life was an example of the lessons you taught us as kids. I will always be grateful for the role you played in the lives of my three children. You filled in the major gaps when there father failed to be a good man. You supported Melanie in her musical endeavors and while she served her mission. You built Michelle's self-esteem when her father humiliated her with the nickname "Bubbles." You rescued Rob when he was crushed by his father's broken promise after he fulfilled his part of the deal and graduated with honors and earned his Eagle Scout. You were a man of your word and my children learned honor, integrity and generosity for you. When Rob held my hand and had his arm around me at your services, I knew he learned about love and family from the way you loved us. Thank you for all you did for us, taught us and showed us. Please forgive me for the times that I disappointed you. I hope God will accept my frailities and faults as you did. Gosh! Was I blessed to have a Dad like you. Mom chose wisely when she chose you to be her husband and the father of her children. Because of you, my daughters chose better than I did. Ron is wonderful to Michelle. And Gregg is a great father too. (Rob has a wonderful wife too! And Katty loved you like her very own "Grandpa." Thanks Dad! Thanks for the support, the good times, the unconditional love and so many memories...from the back yard to Yellowstone. I love you and I am honored to be your little girl ....okay, grown up Daddy's girl! Always, Daddy's girl! Lucky me!

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Brian Lee Barnum posted a condolence

Thursday, May 12, 0001

I have known Brother O'Neal since I was a very little boy. He was always a very kind and gentle man with me and taught me much about what it meant to be a preisthold holder. He will be dearly missed. I still remember seeing him in church.

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Ron and Laura Gaumer posted a condolence

Thursday, May 12, 0001

We're so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love and prayers, Ron and Laura Gaumer

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Don Lounsbury posted a condolence

Thursday, May 12, 0001

I don't know that I've ever known a better man. May he rest in peace.

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Raymond & Gloria McDaniel posted a condolence

Thursday, May 12, 0001

Ross was a good friend and person ,we learned to love you both during our years in Little League. Our thoughts are with you at this time. We are called by God when he is ready. Ross was ready to meet his loved ones there. Know that you are in our prayers. Raymond and Gloria

In loving memory of

Ross

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