A Sad time for so many

I have known John Barrus for 22 years.
I believe he was a major influence for good in my sons' lives, especially as teenagers.
He and Anna Leesa have been present at all their weddings and receptions.
I remember many of the talks he gave at stake conference, or earlier when he was our Bishop.
I can hear him saying, "The only real safety in this world is in keeping the commandments."
One particular talk he gave, several years ago, he spoke about how this woman
woke up one morning and probably thought it would be just like any other day...
But she had a heart attack and died that afternoon.
He urged us all to take a look at our lives and ask ourselves if we are ready to meet our Savior.
His life is about giving and serving. Whenever I would ask him to help with something through the years, his answer was always the same, "I'd be happy to."
John and his grandson Jacob, at McKay and McKenna's reception 2 years ago.
Below is a very short clip of John arou…
I believe he was a major influence for good in my sons' lives, especially as teenagers.
He and Anna Leesa have been present at all their weddings and receptions.
I remember many of the talks he gave at stake conference, or earlier when he was our Bishop.
I can hear him saying, "The only real safety in this world is in keeping the commandments."
One particular talk he gave, several years ago, he spoke about how this woman
woke up one morning and probably thought it would be just like any other day...
But she had a heart attack and died that afternoon.
He urged us all to take a look at our lives and ask ourselves if we are ready to meet our Savior.
His life is about giving and serving. Whenever I would ask him to help with something through the years, his answer was always the same, "I'd be happy to."
John and his grandson Jacob, at McKay and McKenna's reception 2 years ago.
Below is a very short clip of John arou…