Saturday, January 14, 2017
Larry,
We are saddened to learn about Shirley's death. Both of us having had a similar experience remember these feelings and the challenges and blessings that are ahead for you.
Our memories about you started over 52 years ago. Keith remembers your grandfather, his stake patriarch, Robert O. Gibson, bearing testimony of the truth of the Gospel in the Las Vegas 2nd ward. This was just a day or two after the death of his wife, Edith. The bright, joyful look on his face was unforgettable.
A decade later you were one of the finest students Keith has had at BYU in the School of Library & Information Sciences. Your study with recommendations for the labor union office in Las Vegas was incisive.
Marylin remembers your much appreciated computer programming support that you gave to her husband, John R. Taylor, while you were working for him in the system analyst office in the Harold B. Lee library. Did anyone else call you "Hoot"?
Finally, we have on our white board the following quote from Shirley that you gave in a general conference talk. "I love you because I know you love the Lord more than you love me..."
Larry, our prayers are that you and your family will be comforted in the knowledge of the atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Keith & Marylin (Taylor) Stirling
