Collins loves it when Reyah comes over. Reyah still loves to snuggle even with Collins
Chance and Treysen came for a few days and we tried to do as many fun things as we could
We Boated
We Bowled
We ate
and just hung out
The boys are both great kids and do so well with my kids
We wish we could see them more
Collins sleeping in one of her
Selfies again with the selfie stick
Dad fished a little bit and caught a few little fish that of course he released because we want nothing to do with them.
Collins took this picture of herself while running around Al's while her dad was trying to get his bow fixed up. He took both kids in by himself so and I am sure the store employees couldn't wait until they left.
Brennen thinks he is good enough to take pictures of his target while practicing his bow. He may have only been twenty yards away.
Brennen trying to get fancy with his insect photo's.
The third annual run to remember
The whole weekend went well until the last two miles
The worst end to any run I have ever had
My uncle Dennis collapsed running down the Beaver Creek Road
Chanse was the first one there
There was also a group of Razors who were right there that stopped to help
The people were a retired EMT firefighter, police officer and a nurse
They started CPR Immediately as he had no pulse
We were in the mountains with no service and medical help was at least 40 minutes away
Brennen and my Dad quickly took over CPR and loaded him in the back of the truck
They drove as fast as they could to Beaver Mtn in hopes that their would be an AED
There wasn't one, so they continued CPR as some of the family prayed with all their heart and mind
We needed a miracle
Brennen and my Dad did CPR for 40 minutes until the ambulance arrived.
There was no shockable rhythm
He was gone
Not something I ever thought would happen
and I never would have organized the run had I had any inclination it would end like this
It hurt and still hurts
I am grateful for the wonderful family I am surrounded by
I know death is only a temporary separation
but it still isn't easy to say goodbye
His sweet wife will need all the prayers and support possible
they were inseparable and you didn't get one with out the other
Dennis loved his family and he loved the mountains
He was a Great Man
and still is for that matter
Heaven is lucky
Dennis Ross Godderidge
1955~2017Farmington, UT-Dennis Ross Godderidge, Age 61, passed away August 12, 2017 with the people he loved, in a place that he loved, doing what he loved.
The second child and oldest boy born to Ross and Elaine Godderidge, Dennis grew up in Smithfield, Utah a place that remained near and dear to his heart throughout his life. Very active in his early years Dennis always had a ball in his hand loving all sports and anything that would keep him in the outdoors. An active child Dennis was always at the doctor's office receiving several bouts of stitches, in everything from his head to his arm to his tongue. Always enjoying his adventures with his brothers and sisters, which started when they were kids and continued throughout their lives.
Dennis attended Smithfield Elementary, North Cache Junior High and Skyview High School. Dennis was involved in several activities, serving in student government and playing Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, running track and Cross Country. Following in his fathers foot-steps he played baseball for the Smithfield Blue Sox in to his mid-twenties. Following high school Dennis attended Utah State University, playing on the freshman basketball team while pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Marrying his high school sweetheart Lori in the Logan temple. Dennis and Lori were inseparable from the moment they met. Raising five sons they both dedicated their lives to sacrificing for and focusing on their family. They treasured camping together and spending time in the mountains. Annual St. George trips with family were something he looked forward to each year. His trips with Lori to Yellowstone making memories together that will last forever.
Dennis never sat still and was constantly working. His jobs included Paperboy, Bagging Groceries, moving pipe and hauling hay at his Uncle Jack's farm, milk tester and working road construction with his father Ross. Working hard and staying in a trailer with his dad, Dennis talked fondly of his days shoveling gravel, running the crusher and driving the loader. Upon graduation he went to work for Sperry Univac, now L-3 Communications. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for L-3 for 39 years, involved in several large projects and filing a patent for inventing a microchip during his employment.
Dennis was constantly helping and giving of his time and many talents to help people in need. Never asking or expecting recognition, Dennis spent life helping anyone who needed it. He was a Jack-of-all-trades and there was truly nothing Dennis could not fix or figure out. Frequently fielding calls from neighbors, friends and sons for help, Dennis was always selfless with his time continually willing to be there for anyone needing it. Dennis also served in many callings in the LDS church where he was a High Priest.
Dennis coached and supported his five sons and countless kids, in all sports. Giving of his time and talents Dennis rarely missed a game making his support of his boys and any team he was coaching his first priority. Dennis didn't love the competition but he loved the boys and would do anything for anyone of his sons or any player on his teams. After his sons were grown Dennis continued to show up at his grandkids games supporting his grandkids and their teammates. Always supportive he braved, cold, rain and sweltering summer days, literally attending thousands of games over his lifetime with his wife Lori.
Dennis' hobbies included running, golfing, playing basketball, camping and hiking around the mountains or fields in search of deer, elk and pheasant. Always a cowboy at heart Dennis enjoyed his infrequent horse rides and frequent horse feedings and maintenance. Always with a dog in the back yard he loved watching his dogs point birds for his sons and grandsons each Thanksgiving. A hunter all his life Dennis loved hunting with his sons and grandsons and was proficient with a rifle and bow. One of the fastest and most accurate shotgun shooters around he was the brunt of jokes from his sons for taking birds before anyone else could raise their guns.
Dennis was quiet but his actions and life spoke volumes to all who knew him. His dedication to his wife, sons, grandchildren and extended family were paramount in his life. He never wanted fame or recognition and truly had no guile. Never one to back down from a challenge he lived his life his way until the end. Quietly impacting lives, Dennis never expected and was even embarrassed by any recognition. Anyone who knew Dennis knew he lived his life for others through his actions.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Lori, Five Boys: Ryan (Emily),Jeremy (Emily), Gregory (Mindi), Travis (Micall) and Kyle (Carrie). He also leaves behind 13 Grandchildren, Jaxton, Britton, Luke, Kenadee, Jack, Dallas, Cohen, Drew, Harper, Griffin, Piper, Aniston and Lyla. Brothers; Bruce (Julie), Lynn (April); Sisters; Jackie Thompson, Tara (Ryan) Jensen. Preceeded in death by; Parents Ross and Elaine, Grandson Jett Edison Godderidge; Brother-In-Law Kenneth Thompson; Niece Jennifer Thompson Peterson
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday August 18th, 2017, at the Farmington Utah North Stake Center, 729 Shepard Ln. Friends and Family may visit Thursday the 17th between 6 and 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary 1941 N. Main, Farmington, or Friday 9:30 to 10:30, at the Stake Center. Internment will be at the Farmington City Cemetery.
The big kids started school so we hung out at the park without the big kids for our last thursday in August.
We tried to get a few more boating sessions in at the end of summer, we were able to still get out on newton dam in August, it was crazy never had enough water before. It would cool down in the evenings so the we took sweats. The kids love to boat and swim. They are little fish. Foster can swim without a life jacket now- well I don't know if you would call it swimming- dog paddling is more accurate.
We went and watched Dad fish for a bit
He caught a couple small ones. Foster and Collins were not impressed and were actually quite distressed by the looks of it, they wouldn't touch it and it took a lot of bribery to get foster that close to the fish for a picture
Just an afternoon snooze
This is how we roll on Thursdays! It's a crew but Thursdays our our favorite day of the week
It was raining outside but still warm so they kids went out in swimsuits and ran around like crazy and had a great time. So many giggles. But then they needed a hot tub, so we improvised.
Our last boat trip of the season!
Collins is an insane sleeper, I found her sleeping like this one night at the cabin. Sitting up with her head cocked back on the mattress she should have been laying on.
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