Sunday, August 12, 2007
Joe was admired by everyone and had a disarmingly casual way of winning friends and influencing people. Joe had a unique, very special personality. Like Will Rogers, Joe "never met a man or woman he didn\'t like". Joe seemed to know nearly everyone in town!
Joe could pin a Lions White Cane on almost anyone!
Joe personified Lionism with selfless and tireless service to others. Washougal Lions, the VFW, the Chamber of Commerce and, indeed, the entire community of Camas-Washougal have lost a great friend.
Joe, I loved you as a neighbor, friend, and fellow Lion. I take some comfort in knowing that "there are better things ahead than any we leave behind. CS Lewis".