Jack Ammann
Seven Years Ago…
Seven years ago today, I buried the love of my life, my best friend, my husband of forty-five years. Usually, I share memories of Jack on the anniversary of his death, September 23. But this year, I was very busy that day. My son William and his wife Kathy were here for a visit—the first … Read more
Happy Birthday to Jack in Heaven
Jack has been in Heaven for more than five years, but if he were still here, we’d be celebrating his eighty-fifth birthday. He loved birthday celebrations, and we were already planning an eightieth birthday party for him when he died a few months before his birthday. We had the party anyway to remember and celebrate … Read more
Remembering Jack—Four Years Later
Four years ago today, I sat by my husband Jack’s bed, holding his hand, as he peacefully went to be with the Lord. Although he was in a hospital bed, that bed was in the bedroom of the home he had designed and built nearly fifty years earlier. He left the place he loved to … Read more
Memories…
Forty-nine years today, I married the love of my life. We had forty-five years together before God called him home. I still miss him every day, but I cherish the precious memories–so much joy, so much laughter. Anyone who knew Jack will agree that there was never a dull moment when he was around. Life is … Read more
In Memory of Jack
Two years ago today, my beloved husband Jack went home to be with the Lord. I still miss him every day, but I spend more time enjoying happy memories than crying with grief. I still love sharing his stories—he was a colorful character, for sure. I’ve told stories about him as well as stories he … Read more
Remembering Jack
Today I am remembering Jack. Of course, I remember him every single day, but I’m remembering more than usual because we would have been married 47 years today. I’ve re-read Jack Storiesand enjoyed laughter, smiles, and tears as I read stories his friends told about him. I love these stories because they remind of just … Read more
One Year Ago …
On Sunday, September 23, 2012, I was happy to be home. In the previous three weeks, my husband had been in the hospital twice and in a nursing home for a week. During that time, our helper Betsy Gonzales supervised modifications to the house and lined up round-the-clock care so Jack could be at home. … Read more
Valentine’s Day 2013
Today is Valentine’s Day–a day for lovers. A day for flowers and candy and special dinners for two. A day to tell someone you love them. A day for husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends to spend time together—which is the most important thing you can do. It may be soon or it may be … Read more
In Memoriam: Jack Jordan Ammann, Jr.
Jack Jordan Ammann, Jr. entered the undiluted Presence of the Lord on September 23, 2012. He was born January 3, 1933, to Jack Jordan Ammann and Louise Mangham Ammann (Carson). He loved to tell people he was born at the insane asylum. His grandparents worked at the San Antonio State Hospital, known as the insane … Read more