Dear Betty Louise,
Janell and I are thinking about you. Of course, I have visited with you in the not so distant past, but my most fertile memories of you and Carl are from the years I went to Grandma and Grandpa Thompson's for the rodeo over the 4th of July or Thanksgiving or Christmas. That was when I was 6 to 12 years old (1954 to 1959 or so). I recall Carl (and you) as laughing a lot, always good-natured and teasing. (This picture captures him very well.) And I sure do remember Carl in his hunting gear - often drinking an ice cold beer after shooting a few quail. I bet you guys had wonderful years together, so enjoy those memories.
Love,
Steven and Janell
P.S. Long story......but we are in Florida on an extended stay or we would be at the funeral. Grenola will be a peaceful and perfect place for Carl's services.