Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Thurston

THURSTON AUGUST WEBB

*Watching him you realize it is possible to be "regal" and "simple" at the same time.
*He has a lot of pride, without being flashy.
*He never does anything "half-ass".
*He is aware of the important moments in his life that defined him or changed his course - he does not take anything or anyone for granted.
*He learned at a young age that there are no small decisions. Everything has an outcome.
*He does have some regrets, but none that he dwelled on or harped about. As a matter of fact, it is only now that I have learned of a them.
*He played Bass Guitar in a country & western band in Eagle Lake for many years - "The Western Way".
*He worked at a movie theater while in High School.
*He married Sharon Schnurpel on October 7, 1961.
*He ponders things . . .a quality that only great people have!
*He is proficient in math (a trait he did not pass to any of his children).
*He is proud of his roots, simple though they may be.
*He loves his country.
*He served in the National Guard for 12 years.
*He is very handsome.
*He worked as a "Goose Guide" in Eagle Lake for many years.
*He has three children: Jonna Gay Webb (Bowen), Sharri Kay Webb (Winn), and Troy Aubrey Webb.
*He is a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
*He recalls his entire life's history down to every last detail and year.
*He journals (not like a diary. . but logs facts).
*He still works and takes continuing education classes . . . by choice!
*He is a south paw.
*He loves to talk about World War II, even though he didn't serve during that war.
*The quality and caring of his friends speak volumes about him.
*He has beautiful handwriting! :o)
*He appreciates people with a good work ethic.
*He is a wonderful dancer!
*He plays the guitar.
*He accidentally shot himself in the leg the day after his first date with Sharon. (She jokes that he went out with her, and shot himself the next day!)
*He takes care of his belongings.
*He is a carpenter.
*Everyone calls him "T".
*His handle is/was Soldering Iron! (How cool is he!)
*Everyone respects him.
*He loves poker, golf, bird hunting, music and history.
*He and his sister still "hang out" as often as they can.
*He has awesome hair!
*He only wears shirts with a pocket - preferably on the left side.
*He was a volunteer firefighter.
*He laughs out loud at the old Looney Tune cartoons (Chip & Dale, Roadrunner & Coyote, etc)
*John Wayne is his favorite actor.
*His parents were Cora and Leland Webb. His sisters are Rosemary Spell and Cora Lee Bishop.
*He loves God and his church.