JOYCE RIFE MCDONELL...June 17, 1927-July 24, 2007

My beautiful mother passed away at 2:30 this morning. She was my best friend and I will miss her tremendously until we meet again. She was such a beautiful woman with so many talents and characteristics. She had the most beautiful blue eyes that would just sparkle and smile. She was a very capable woman and a great example to me of many things. She was a wonderful caregiver. She took great care of her family and I don't think any one of us lacked for attention. She always made me feel loved. She kept an immaculate home and cooked fabulous food. She was always there for me when I needed her especially during those trying teenage years and while I have been figuring out the whole motherhood thing....still. She had a great testimony of Jesus Christ and truly loves him. She read her scriptures daily. She always fulfilled her many church callings to the fullest no matter how difficult. She was always dressed nice and her hair done beautifully. She loved her husband so very much. She indulged my dad in his love of restaurants and we frequented very nice places. She really liked to travel and went many places that she thought were beautiful. She loved bunnies, teddy bears and cats. She was appreciative for everything. She felt she was very blessed in her life. I hope I can be even just the tiniest bit like her. I love her so much and will miss her so much. She has been so much to me and I feel fortunate to have had her in my life as long as I did. There is a grand reunion on the other side of the veil with those she loved so much. What a joyous day! Until we meet again, Mom, I love you!