Your dad was in charge, and we all hiked in to some remote location on Eagle Creek. It was back to nature, no campers, toilets or air mattresses. I think we did have tents. I remember it being really fun, but very cold, and we were hungry. The problem was, the chicken he cooked for all of us was raw inside, and he would have no complaining! I remember taking rocks heated from the fire into our tents. He was a link to adventure we would never have had otherwise.
He was also so welcoming whenever we did show up, whether in Hawaii, or Florida. He was friendly, and would always show us around.
I will miss him.
Rebecca Gray Fisher
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Snippets of Growin' Up Fun
I am Gary, one of Dad's ten children. He was a super Dad. What we didn't get in nurture, we got in structure and boundries. Dad was the ultimate challenge. To conquer Dad was to conquer ones own self. After that, everything was easy.
We didn't need TV. In recent years, I thanked him often for all of the fun we had growing up. His response was, "I had a lot of fun raising ya!"
* From our inner tube and plywood raft - Finley Lagoon, Columbia River, Kennwick, WA
* to the black lights at Christmas, Rockwood, Oregon
* to the Sopwith Camel truck in Rockwood, Oregon
* to Highways and Hedges (Montgomery Street House), NW Portland, Summer '70
* to my first plastic model for my birthday already built by Dad, '30 Ford Model A Roadster Yellow Jacket Monogram, February 1963
* to the World's Fair roller coaster - the Mighty Mouse, Seattle, Spring '62
* to the Dad-made art box full of art supplies, December '69
* to the Big Box swimming pool, 601 NE 181st, Gresham, OR, '66
* to the cardboard-and-tape John Glen Rockets, Kennewick, WA '62
* to the A-frame goat barn, Rockwood, OR '66
* to the eight-foot sailboat kit in Kennewick, Washington
* to the Kumanogawa River in Toyama
* to surfing on air mattresses in Kawailoa, HI
* to his own invention - the swing totter - in Rockwood, Oregon,
Gary Spinnett
We didn't need TV. In recent years, I thanked him often for all of the fun we had growing up. His response was, "I had a lot of fun raising ya!"
* From our inner tube and plywood raft - Finley Lagoon, Columbia River, Kennwick, WA
* to the black lights at Christmas, Rockwood, Oregon
* to the Sopwith Camel truck in Rockwood, Oregon
* to Highways and Hedges (Montgomery Street House), NW Portland, Summer '70
* to my first plastic model for my birthday already built by Dad, '30 Ford Model A Roadster Yellow Jacket Monogram, February 1963
* to the World's Fair roller coaster - the Mighty Mouse, Seattle, Spring '62
* to the Dad-made art box full of art supplies, December '69
* to the Big Box swimming pool, 601 NE 181st, Gresham, OR, '66
* to the cardboard-and-tape John Glen Rockets, Kennewick, WA '62
* to the A-frame goat barn, Rockwood, OR '66
* to the eight-foot sailboat kit in Kennewick, Washington
* to the Kumanogawa River in Toyama
* to surfing on air mattresses in Kawailoa, HI
* to his own invention - the swing totter - in Rockwood, Oregon,
Gary Spinnett
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dad's November Memorial
Greetings Sibs,
Sooooooo Nice to be home and feeling good!
We would like to host Dad's memorial service Saturday, November 14th at our home. We would love it if all of you can come (sounds like you can!). We can house all family members from out of town. Below are some specifics and ideas:
• We were thinking of the actual time of Dad's memorial from 1 pm to 5 pm.
• We will have snacks provided.
• Later on that evening, we can all go to our favorite Italian restaurant.
• We have three unused bedrooms in our house for out-of-towners.
• Feel free to invite friends of Dad's, including Helen's kids.
• You can blog or FB this if you like.
• Bring any memorabilia, pictures, etc, of Dad.
• Maria has made a DVD of Dad's photos. (Maria, you may want to make another copy as I still haven't received my luggage yet).
• We should think how the best way to capture this would be for future generations and also to send to Dad's friends in Paragauy.
I really look forward to seeing everyone and I think we will have a great time together.
Maria, you were a blast in Paraguay!
Steve
Sooooooo Nice to be home and feeling good!
We would like to host Dad's memorial service Saturday, November 14th at our home. We would love it if all of you can come (sounds like you can!). We can house all family members from out of town. Below are some specifics and ideas:
• We were thinking of the actual time of Dad's memorial from 1 pm to 5 pm.
• We will have snacks provided.
• Later on that evening, we can all go to our favorite Italian restaurant.
• We have three unused bedrooms in our house for out-of-towners.
• Feel free to invite friends of Dad's, including Helen's kids.
• You can blog or FB this if you like.
• Bring any memorabilia, pictures, etc, of Dad.
• Maria has made a DVD of Dad's photos. (Maria, you may want to make another copy as I still haven't received my luggage yet).
• We should think how the best way to capture this would be for future generations and also to send to Dad's friends in Paragauy.
I really look forward to seeing everyone and I think we will have a great time together.
Maria, you were a blast in Paraguay!
Steve
Fond Memories
Cynthia,
I was deeply grieved to hear about Jason's death. Although I did not get to see him very often, I have many fond memories of a few deep conversations that we had over e-mail. After Ray and Dad's death in Florida, I was so hoping that Jake would stay there, and I could visit him. But, when his situation with his then wife changed so drastically, and he moved away, and we lost touch.
I was so sad because we had a very fond relationship; even though if was only for a short time.
I loved his Godliness, coupled with a love for science and engineering, which seldom seem to go together.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and pray, too, that God comforts you at this sad time.
Lore Spinnett Murdock
I was deeply grieved to hear about Jason's death. Although I did not get to see him very often, I have many fond memories of a few deep conversations that we had over e-mail. After Ray and Dad's death in Florida, I was so hoping that Jake would stay there, and I could visit him. But, when his situation with his then wife changed so drastically, and he moved away, and we lost touch.
I was so sad because we had a very fond relationship; even though if was only for a short time.
I loved his Godliness, coupled with a love for science and engineering, which seldom seem to go together.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and pray, too, that God comforts you at this sad time.
Lore Spinnett Murdock
Steve Arrives Safely in Portland
Cindy and I are both being released from the hospital!!!
My condition is good. My heart is strong. They performed many tests.
Doctors here agree with the cardiologist's diagnosis in Paraguay. Cindy has similar good news.
We would like to have a memorial for Dad at our home on November 14, but let me talk more with family to set it in stone. We are on a scheduled vacation next week, and I need to catch up on stuff this week.
We can house out-of-town family members and host a much larger group.
Steve Spinnett
My condition is good. My heart is strong. They performed many tests.
Doctors here agree with the cardiologist's diagnosis in Paraguay. Cindy has similar good news.
We would like to have a memorial for Dad at our home on November 14, but let me talk more with family to set it in stone. We are on a scheduled vacation next week, and I need to catch up on stuff this week.
We can house out-of-town family members and host a much larger group.
Steve Spinnett
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Least of the Brethren
Good to hear from you Eric,
I remember you being an evangelist back in the day. Now, you are fulfilling your call to the "least of these my brethren."
I pray the redemptive power of the blood of Jesus run through your veins, as it appears it is. Let the eye of your understanding be clear and Holy Ghost directed.
Chow
-Steve Spinnett
I remember you being an evangelist back in the day. Now, you are fulfilling your call to the "least of these my brethren."
I pray the redemptive power of the blood of Jesus run through your veins, as it appears it is. Let the eye of your understanding be clear and Holy Ghost directed.
Chow
-Steve Spinnett
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