Some of my earliest memories include traveling to Salt Lake
with my parents to visit Grandpa and Grandma. I loved the times I was able to stay overnight. I remember going
down into the basement to sleep and feeling so big because it was just me and Grandpa and Grandma. Grandma took me with
her to Mormon Handicraft to deliver some clowns and some baby dresses.
I remember feeling close to Grandpa
on the day he baptized me and remember him telling me that I was Paul Neeley's granddaughter, and that I should always try
to live up to his name. Everytime I pick corn or apricots, I think of Grandpa trying to sound like a rattle snake to
scare Gail and me. We always pretended like it scared us to death!
I appreciate the countless letters
and financial support while I was going to USU. When I got married I had a beautiful trousseau, full of quilts, towels
and other beautiful items made by Grandma. Both Grandpa and Grandma were always there and supported everything
we did. I've been blessed to have such wonderful examples and hope I can live up to Grandpa's name.
-Colleen Shaffer, granddaughter
I appreciate the efforts Grandpa and Grandma went to
in supporting all of our special activities. I still remember the Sunday that our oldest daughter, Jessica, was
born. They were the first ones to the hospital to check on Colleen and hold their new great-granddaughter. I loved
to watch Grandma Neeley play a game. It was fun to see her competitive side. I enjoyed hearing Grandpa tell about
his childhood and his bus-driving days. They were truly great people.
-Brent Shaffer, grandson-in-law
