Sad news

It seems our ward has had its fair share of trials lately....big ones. Yesterday we lost two members of our ward in a horrible car accident. Craig Walther and his daughter Allison Van Geison were killed in Idaho on their way to a family reunion in Utah. Craig's wife (Ali's mother) and Allison's three young children were also in the car, but thankfully survived. Craig is a counselor in our bishopric, a wonderful human being, the best bass in the ward choir (what a beautiful voice!), and dearly loved by all who knew him. Ali is a beautiful young mother, a warm and loving friend, a great YW leader, and a tender, spiritual person. Their loss is felt deeply by our ward and by many in the stake. It is a difficult time - many, many thoughts and prayers to the Walther/VanGeison families as they grieve such a huge loss.