Alissa, my friend, Took a trip through Southern Utah on my way to Arizona this past week. I couldn't help but smile and remember all of the fun we had roadtripping on the weekends when we were in college. I watched the scenery go by, smiled a lot and listened to Phil Collins. What joyous memories! I love you and miss you Alissa. You are always in my heart. : )) Anne

Just got back from a family reunion in Arizona. What a truly magnificent experience that was! I met several cousins I had never met, and saw some cousins I hadn't seen in ages. They are a great group of people - love them all! I wish that dad, Reuben, Dale and Ellen could have been there for it. They would have been so happy! The Funkhouser's may be an interesting lot (LOL), but the one thing that overpowers anything else is the sense of family. We are proud of who we are and our hertitage! I know there is not a thing I wouldn't do for any of them, and I am positive it would be recipricated. When it comes down to brass tacks, family is the only thing you have left. I am so thankful I was born into good families!! Love all of you, and it was an absolutely AWESOME experience! Anne

This is a picture of Alissa's urn. What a beautiful piece! I was able to say goodbye to her before the cremation and the private closure was very necessary for me. I love you Alissa, and when I am ready, I will blog more feelings regarding this event, but for now, I would like to keep those private. Love you, Anne

I will never forget you my friend.....

On August 15, 2012, my best friend of 25 years left this life for her next great adventure. Alissa and I were friends for a very long time. We shared so much of each others lives, that this has been very hard for me to deal with. I met Alissa when we were 12. Since that age, we have remained friends. We have experienced many of the same things in life, and we both chose different directions. I miss her daily, and will forever remember her. You are always in my heart, Alissa. I love youm "till the wheels fall off!"