(from APAI newsletter 11-2003)

Card of Thanks To the family and friends of Monty Hempstead

As we sat down to begin reading the many, many cards, flowers, memorials, letters, and condolences, the full breadth and magnitude of Monty’s touch upon others became so apparent. We intended to respond to each and every one of you, but it became too difficult to know where to begin. It seems there was no bound to the number of people Monty touched.

We want to extend a very special and heartfelt thank-you to the First Responders, Carroll EMS/ Carroll Fire Department, Jeff Cayler and the Carroll Police Department, Dr. Evans and everyone at St. Anthony’s Regional Hospital. Thank you to Bob and Jay Woodhouse at Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home and Rev. Gregg for your much needed comfort and guidance. Thank you to all who helped with the prayer service, the funeral, and the luncheon. We also want to thank everyone for the food and words of comfort.

We were especially touched by all the family and friends who took time to visit, attend the prayer service, and the funeral. It is comforting to know that in such a tragic time, the people of our community generously give of themselves to support each other.

Monty was a husband, father, son, brother, and friend to us. He taught everyone he touched to love life and live it to the fullest. We will bravely and proudly carry on that legacy.

You will always be in our hearts, we love you all!!!!

Barb, Cory, Brad, and Marc Hempstead
Virgil and Lorabelle Hempstead
Jim and Joyce Zeigler
Gayle and Rev. Gregg Waylander
Randy Zeigler