A Tribute to the late Robert "Bob" Waite -- Kaysville's non-general authority version of J. Golden Kimball

                        Bob Waite at his floral shop in Kaysville, Utah.

ROBERT D. "Bob" Waite of Kaysville was a unique person, to say the least.
He died on December 30, 2019, at age 72.
Bob was a walking contradiction and someone you would not forget after having encountered him even just once.
In some ways, he was kind of Kaysville's non-general authority version of J. Golden Kimball, a legendary leader in the LDS Church in the early 20th Century, sporting colorful language and an unforgettable personality.
A staunch Democrat, Bob could make friends with anyone, including the most die-hard of Republicans.
I co-authored a book with Bob in 2012, "Evergreen Tabletops," with Gibbs Smith as the publisher.
Bob had a well-known floral shop (now razed and gone) in Kaysville, Utah, Designer Associates, and that was a passionate hobby of his. He had also had a successful career as a civil employee at Hill Air Force Base, ending up as the Base's housing manager.
He could talk to anyone and those who conversed with him would walk away with a good feeling, as Bob cared about everyone.
Bob especially loved his cats, but also delved into history (his college major).
He loved the community of Kaysville and especially all his neighbors.
I will always marvel that BYU-TV's "The Story Trek" show somehow managed by pure chance to knock on his door in 2015 and ask if he had a story to share. He did and the episode was titled, "The Cat Who Saved My Life."
I'll never fully understand how he was so likable to so many, or how he radiated so much unconditional love to others. However, I'm a better person for having known him and he will be missed.
I'd like to be a little more like Bob, but certainly without his colorful language.

A Tribute to good old Bruce Davis, so upbeat and caring

BRUCE Davis of Layton, Utah was the most humble, upbeat and caring person I have ever had the pleasure of having personal contact with.
Despite having such a common last name, Bruce was a very, very uncommon person.
Bruce passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, after a short illness, at age 65.
He had a successful teaching and administrative career at Weber State University, was on many different business boards and served as a Layton City Council member. He was also faithful to his church.
He was also extremely level headed as an administrator and council member. He also always seemed to donate to the campaigns of his political rivals and was so easy going when he didn't make it through the primary election for Layton mayor.
I had attended Roy High School with Bruce (and his twin brother, Brian, who passed away in 2013).
Bruce served as senior class first vice president and ran track and cross country for Roy. He was also so upbeat and happy then and add 47 years to that and in his 60s he seemed even more cheerful and caring than ever.
If I can be half as happy and caring as Bruce was, I will be a much better person.
I will surely miss Bruce (and his twin) and I'm proud to have been associated with them.