We all have heroes in our lives. I have heroes, a few of which are: My husband, my kids and their spouses, the prophet, the Savior and the list goes on. One of my heroes has always been my dad. He had been described as a giant in a small body.
On August 14th, 2010, Fred Eugene Halliday was allowed to quietly pass through the veil to be reunited with his eternal sweetheart, Audrey. We are happy for him but we miss him.
Our "Elder Josh" said the following words to us in an email: "I think if somebody can feel at ease about passing over to the other side, it's grandpa."
Dad lost both of his parents when he was young but he did not let that drag him down. He always lived life to its fullest and stood up for what he believed and was true to his testimony of the gospel.
He and his eternal sweetheart, Audrey, were married in the Salt Lake Temple on May 31st, 1946
Their lives together were full of service. They served in many positions in the church. They served three missions together.
Here they are with their posterity in 1983. The numbers have grown significantly since then.
Dad served as a Stake President
In the past year his health was failing but he continued to enjoy life.
This past spring, he was able to attend a Jazz basketball game and meet Thurl Bailey during half time (Thurl was one of his heroes)
He served as a sealer in the Monticello Temple for many years and was able to perform the sealing for Trent and Nicole (Ivins) Holliday last September.
His family, friends and loved ones got together to honor him on August 21st, 2010.
What better way to honor him than to give him one last ride in his red, Chevy Luv pick-up.
Yes, that is the BYU football game in the background!!!
Roasting marshmallows over the fire and then watching fireworks
