My amazing Grandpa LaVar Godfrey passed away on January 9th, 2010 after battling with lung cancer. I am sad that he is gone, but I know that he is in a better place with loved ones that have missed him dearly. I have so many wonderful memories of him.
I remember being little and we would "climb the mountain." My grandpa would hold onto our arms as we walked up his legs, then he would flip us over his shoulder and then shake us down his back. When our head would be between his legs, he would take his hand and gently hit our Adams apple (or throat area)and say "ganga, ganga, ganga."
He also taught all of his grandchildren the sounds that farm animals, and other animals in general make. My favorite is the sound that pigeons make. He taught us that they say "Liggidy goo wawa." (I'm not sure on the spelling)
I remember spending countless summer days down at his house playing "Mother May I", and "Red light, Green light", out on his driveway, as well as "Annie I Over" (I don't know if that is the correct name, but that is what I would yell) in his back yard. I remember rolling down the hill in his back yard and picking countless buckets of raspberries, and beans, and whatever else he had growing that needed picking. His apples will always be a favorite of mine.
My grandpa was the epitome of service. He was always willing to help out his neighbors and fellow ward members. He was an avid gardener and always helped with others' gardens and the questions that they had. He taught many how to garden the right way so that they would get the best that their plants could give.
He was such a good man, one that I will miss immensely. I hope that I can carry on the legacy that he has left behind. I Love you Grandpa!
