Written by Elizabeth Lane Hibbard
Page High School Class of 1988
lizhibbard@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/elizabethlanehibbard
I'm sure everyone may be hesitant to start the posts here, so I'll go first. :) I am sad to say that I do not know Bubba nearly as well as everyone else may. Of course, I remember him from high school, but I was so shy and afraid of mine own shadow I don't know that I talked to him much. I remember he embarrassed the heck out of me at RD's one time when he purposely said how cute I was knowing I was in earshot. I blushed so bad, I couldn't get out of there fast enough. I'd sure love a compliment like that now. Boy, if I only knew then what I know now.
I do want to share some of my sentiments about the Page family. My husband and I may have a job opportunity in Page, and I have been dreading moving back there. I felt like it was such a "step backwards." However, since this tragedy has happened, and so many people have joined together to support Belinda and the rest of Bubba's family, it has made me a bit more reflective. What a strong tapestry of love, family, and community we have weaved by being a part of a little tiny town in Arizona. It is true that it does not matter who we were; who we hung out with; or what class we were in. With the world the way that is today, it is truly a blessing to have those roots. Especially, as we see a violent tragedy touch our circle. I now realize what a gift I may be giving to my children to join this community if fate does take us back to Page.
Just like everyone else, I really want to do more than offer condolences. I emailed Belinda to ask if it would be okay to start this blog. She was very excited about it. Some of you may know that you can make memory books out of blogs. Our hope is, to collect stories and photos to create a memory book for Bubba's children. It will give them a small glimpse into the man their father was and will give them a memorabilia to cherish for the rest of their lives.
Like I mentioned before, there are so many more of you who were closer and knew him much better than I. Please don't be shy and share your stories and photos. If you want to do something to help, this is it. It will be a wonderful legacy to leave, since he won't be here to do it himself.
If you need help or would feel more comfortable with me posting, send your stories and emails to lizhibbard@hotmail.com. Thanks everyone and God Bless.
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liz, that was so beautiful! I was crying all the way through.. what a beautiful gift you have of putting words down and making them sound like sweet music... thank you for the blog. i hope for than anything that people will use it to share the memories they have.
Liz - thank you for taking the initiative to set this up. I know it means the world to Belinda and Bubba's children will cherish this for years to come. Bubba was such an amazing person that touched so many lives in so many ways. It was years ago that I sat in a pizza joint with Bubba and Belinda in Florida and I still remember that conversation like it was yesterday. It didn't really matter what we were talking about -it was Bubba's attitude and outlook that still resonates with me today. He was so in love with his wife Debbie and was just so positive and optimistic about life. Belinda, Bubba and I chatted and laughed for hours. We all stayed at Bubba and Debbie's house and he made me laugh until my stomach hurt. He was an amazing soul and he will be so incredibly missed. It warms my heart to know he has a strong family and an unbelievable sister that would do ANYTHING for his children. Her love for them is endless and unconditional and I know Bubba is at peace knowing Steph and Eric are in the best care with her.
With love - Tiffany Wright
Growing up in Page Az, we had baseball! Bubba pitching was scary when I went to bat, he was a fast pitcher and I was afraid to get hit! Ezekiel Yazzie
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