We did chores around the house for a while before cleaning up and going to a “Celebration Of Life” for our friend Jim Mongell! There were 200 people at the celebration held at the Phoenix Club. He had a good run and we will certainly miss him! On many occasions during the event I looked to the corner where Jim always hung out to visit him.
His daughter talked and mentioned thatshe and her dad went to make the final arrangements as Jim was sure his time was short. They knocked on the door and she expected “Lurch” to answer. Jim says to the gentlemen “Bet this is the first time you had a walk-in customer?” That was indeed Jim! The entire audience cracked up… We knew Jim well!
Jim would have enjoyed this celebration
Hans and Kerstin made it for the memorial
We headed for the Elks about 5:45 to meet up with friends for an evening of dancing and visiting.
The Band Played On
Santa Ana Elks Jam Session
Iris the “Wild One”
