Grandpa Fox was such a special guy. Dean looks up to his grandpa for so many things. I love to hear him talk about the things his grandpa taught him. He expected a lot of him and didn't put up with much messing around. Dean talks about how Bernard would tell him what to do and then say "savvy that" Dean would say yes even if her didn't understand, but would eventually figure out what he should be doing. He tells lots of stories of hiding out from grandpa and eating his Oreos. Grandpa Fox was the only person Dean wouldn't say no to. I can't believe the stuff he could get Dean to do. He could get Dean to eat stewed tomatoes or come up to his house when we were already on our way out of town.
I enjoyed getting to know Grandpa Fox. He was so good to Dean and I. We visited him often and we would often hear the same stories but they were interesting. I hope we don't ever forget how he would fold his legs up under himself in his chair and how he laughed and scratched his head with one finger. I loved when he would call me to cut his hair. I always tried to trim his eyebrows or the hair in his ears. He never told me to stop but he swatted my hand a few times and just kept on with his story. The first time I met him I asked him how many cows he had and he shot back, "I don't ask you how much money your have". He once took me to EZ way and got out in the middle of the road. He didn't put the car in park or pull off to the side he just got out and told me to stay put while the went to get milk. I put the car in park when he left but didn't dare move it to the side. Another time I remember him asking me for a ride to the Y. He just wanted me to leave him even though his ride wasn't there yet. I said no I would wait till someone came to pick him up and he said, "you will do as your told" and shut the door, so I left. He was a neat guy though he seemed gruff I always liked him. I love the ring her gave me and will always hold it dear. We love you Grandpa Fox!
