Sunday, May 29, 2022
Dear Elizabeth, Lou Anne and Steve, how fortunate you are to have had such an amazing mom and friend. In the native way I have learned that our loved ones travel across the Milky Way to meet those gone ahead. I can imagine Jody looking forward to this new adventure!
My first memory of Jody was when you all came to California to celebrate Fourth of July at my grandmothers. It was Takashi’s first meeting of the family and he talks about this as his first assignment from her, “ to prepare for the party!”
My dad was so excited that everyone was coming and spoke enthusiastically about your mom and how much her loved her! After meeting Jody and spending some time in her home, with you Elizebeth, I understood.
Jody is always a model of the quiet yet fun and funny cousin all the New Mexico cousins are known for. I’m grateful I was able to know her.
Jill Matthews
