Chad's Homecoming

Bleazard kids all together again after 6 years!

Loralee, Derek, Chad, Barry, Robby and Ty

Chad looked really good. We were all so excited to see him

Today, May 27, 2008 is a sad day for the Hallmarks. We lost our Patriarch of the family early this morning. As I look back at some good times; this is how I want to remember my Dad, James David Hallmark. He had a great sense of humor loved his kids and grand kids and enjoyed his time with the family. This is Dad's 86th birthday party at Lorrie and Kirt's in 2003.

Here is a four generation picture with Barry, Marky, Grandad and Kris. July 21st 2005.

This was a great family photo taken at Mom's funeral in June 2002. Dad was eating an apple, but that's okay! He had had a pretty rough day and needed a little energy. Above is Steve and Dad in Lorrie and Kirt's backyard.

This is a great picture of Dad and Mike at Dad's birthday bash last year in July, 2007. We had a huge party where he lived at Marquis Care in the courtyard.

Here I stole a hug while I could. He didn't especially like to pose for the camera, and was getting pretty tired. We didn't know what to think about that mustache!

This is one of my favorite family photos with Dad and all of his 7 children!

I hope you have as good a time remembering Dad/Grandad as I do, looking at photos and thinking about all the times we had together. He will truly be missed by so many, but we are so happy for him to be reunited with Mom, and all of his loved ones who have passed on before.

James David Hallmark

20 July 1917--27 May 2008

Well, I am here in Salt Lake in the hospital with Derek, Tara, and baby Eva. Tara has had a little postpartum setback, but she is on the mend. That gives me the great opportunity to come and help out where I can, and I have the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Eva. What a little angel. Last night I actually got to keep Eva with me and it felt like old times getting up every three hours for feedings! What a fun adventure, and I do love it. Derek is learning a lot about babies at the same time and will have his hands full, when they get to go home in a few days. I will keep you posted on her progress in the next few days.