Memories

I know we have posted a lot on Aaron lately, but honestly, its been such a big blow in our life. We miss him and this is such a great way to cope and help others as well.

This past weekend, we went to Aaron's funeral and it was such an amazing experience. Gavin had the opportunity to speak about his best friend. One thing he touched on was how Aaron wasnt just HIS best friend, he was many peoples best friend. He just had this magnetic personality that made people want to get to know him.

Gav had the opportunity to share several peoples fond memories of Aaron. There was definitely a healing power coming though his words.

After the funeral we were able to go to the luncheon. We enjoyed being with friends and being a support and a shoulder to lean on.

Aaron, I hope you know how many people loved and admired you. I hope you know how many peole looked up to you and will miss the crap out of you.

One of my favorite memories was when was in St. George about 2 years ago. I was working at the Hilton and I got a phone call from this "redneck" (I could tell it was him even with his lame accent) He started asking weird questions and how to get to my hotel. I wanted to give him a hard time but my boss was right there listening in on the call! Finally he asked what exit to take. I told him and also said that if you have gotten to Hurricane you have gone too far. He then exclaimed in a panic, "There is a HURRICANE?!" I busted up laughing and hung up on him. (Luckily by then my boss had left) So later that night, I told him he had gotten me in soooo much trouble and i might have lost my job. He felt so bad and offered to call my boss and explain. Ah... It was great to be the one pranking him for a change.

Those were some good times. And I only knew you for two short years, one thing I learned from you was to stay in touch and cherish every friendship in your life. You never know how much time you have.

I would like to thank all those in my life that have changed my life for the better. One of my favorite songs is from Wicked. The words say:

"I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason; bringing something we must learn. And we are lead to those who help us most to grow, if we let them, and we hlep them in return.
Well I dont know if I believe thats true. But I know I'm who I am today, because I knew you...

It well may be, that we will never meet again in this lifetime, so let me say before we part, so much of me is made of what I learn from you. You'll be with me, like a handprint on my heart. And whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend."




I will have Gavin post his talk soon.

Aaron Thomas Davies

Aaron Thomas Davies

1985 ~ 2011

Aaron Thomas Davies, age 25, passed away March 4, 2011, at his parents' home in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Aaron was born March 11, 1985 to Ted and Kaye Davies. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a very passionate person, always giving his fullest effort. He loved his family and in his free time, you could find Aaron playing with his nieces and nephews and spending time with his family and friends.

Aaron achieved the great honor of being an Eagle Scout. He graduated with honors from Spanish Fork High School in 2004 where he played football, basketball and was on the track team and received 9 athletic letters. Aaron was a four year LDS Seminary graduate and was called to serve in the Tacoma, Washington Mission.

Aaron attended Dixie State on an academic and athletic scholarship where he played football. He was a Resident Assistant for the on-campus housing for one year and the following year the Head Resident Assistant over all on-campus housing activities. He was a senior at Dixie State and planned on receiving his bachelor's degree in Business Management.

At first meeting, Aaron was quiet and reserved, but his true self was a natural salesman. He worked for Simplicity Group for five years as a salesman and manager of online sales, in which he was very successful.

Aaron loved to be involved in activities with his family and friends. He spent summers fishing, river rafting and four wheeling. He liked to trap shoot with his dad and friends, and play games with his friends, and vacation with his family. He was very active, playing any sport he had the opportunity to play. His fun loving personality will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Ted and Kaye Davies; grandparents, Tom and Ileena Davies and grandfather, Arthur Roy Halladay; sisters, Rachelle (Seth) Sorensen and Melissa (Josh) Lee, brother, Ben Davies; five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karyl Halladay.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12th at the LDS Church house, 870 East Canyon Road, Spanish Fork, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, on Friday, March 11th from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Interment will take place at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com

Until We Meet Again, Friend.

Aaron,

Even though I didn't know you for as long as Gavin did, I still considered you to be a very close friend. You were always so kind and full of energy, the life of the party. I am so thankful for the friendship you provided to Gavin and I. You had this light about you that invited others in.

You fought a good fight, Aaron. I know you are in a better place now and were called home early for a reason. Heavenly Father needs warriors on the other side of the veil too, and I know that is where you are now. We know that life continues beyond the grave and that there is important work to be done by those who have gone on.

It is never easy to lose a friend to death. But the knowledge which the gospel provides can be a enormous comfort to us.

We WILL see you again. Of course, our loss will not be easy, but God will comfort us and the hurt will eventually go away. The memories we have will be happy and joyful as we reflect on the good times spent together sharing our lives.

Thank goodness for the plan of salvation.

Jesus Christ blesses those who mourn and commands us to “Live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die” (D&C 42:45).

The tears for the loss of our friend, brother, uncle and son are not wrong. These tears do not indicate a lack of faith in God’s plan. Comfort can, and will reach us, but we will NEVER forget, we will NEVER doubt. We will remain faithful.

Until we meet again, Aaron. We love you.