[wlyon]

I put this in our local paper. Somehow it seems to help to write about her.

On December 30 2015 I lost my wife of 44 years to pancreatic cancer . Since then I have had time to sit, cry and think. Mary was my wife, my best friend and my best buddy. There was no one I had rather spend time with. We enjoyed each others company no matter what we were doing. We did most things together. Being with Mary was always fun ,except maybe shopping at Walmart. We had open communication between us. But after a few years you can communicate without many words. Argue? Of course we are human. But we agreed many years ago to never go to bed angry. We never did. Decisions were always made by discussing it with each other. I always thought maybe I was the boss but I knew deep down I was not. We did not need a boss. Also ,and I feel very important, we respected each other. Love and respect what a great combination.
If you do not have a relationship like this you are missing out on life's greatest pleasure. If you do have this ,realize how fortunate you are and enjoy.
Thank you Mary for 44 wonderful years. Miss you so much Babe. Love forever. Bill