Monday, February 8, 2016
I met Laurie in the fall of 2012, when he came to put in my water softener.He asked "did you buy it from me?" and I said "no" and he replied "then why should I install it for you"That evening, after 5 pm he showed up at the door, took out the old one, heavy and hardened with salt,and hooked up the new one.
Our relationship got off to a very slow start at first as his businesses took a lot of time and energy.
Laurie treated me with the upmost kindness, respect and gratitude. He bent over backwards, trying to have some fun times, and make me happy.; such as dance lessons, skating, sailing [his favorite]trips to Winnipeg and the Vancouver Island, White Table Cloth dining, steak BBQ's , another favorite.[on a Weber of course]
I could always count on him when in a pinch, like the time he came dashing over in the middle of his work day with a meat thermometer when my roast was burning. We had laughs over that.
Laurie's life was very chaotic.; he ran around busily his shop, serving customers, then off he'd go in the truck around the city, then out to the country. No problem was too great and he persisted till it was solved.
He built his business on good old fashioned hard work ,building up 2 successful businesses over the years, of which he was highly respected.He thrived on it all.
And so, it isn't any wonder that only a week before his death[while on chemo] that he worked 12 hours and made 9 service calls, defying the odds.
Unfortunately , his battle with cancer was one problem Laurie was unable to conquer.
I will always be grateful for the unconditional love that Laurie gave me and the kindness he showed to my children.
I miss you Laurie, love Marion
