Thank You

Thank You

The family of Fred (Jingles) Waddell wishes to thank our great friends and family, who gave all of us so much support through prayers, wonderful memories, cards, flowers, plants, and the many memorials to the El Kahir Shrine Transportation Fund. Thanks to the staff at Cedar Memorial. Thanks to Jim Parton, who composed the most wonderful graveside ceremony. Thanks to the El Kahir Shrine for the use of their beautiful new building in Hiawatha. Thanks to Steve Weber for tirelessly adding many fun and

wonderful touches to the Celebration of Life. Thanks to Fleck Sales, who continues to support the people of their community.

Thank you to Sparkles, proprietor of Balloons Etc., for the Jingles balloon sculptures, balloon

decorations, and for entertaining children and adults alike. Sparkles can make anything out of a balloon, he is just magical. He won first place in balloon twisting at the World Balloon Convention in Dallas, and first place at the lnternational Shrine Clown Association. His devotion to making children and people of all ages happy is a wonderful thing to behold. Thanks very much Sparkles and Kim for making a sad time so bright and happy. You are a real asset to our community. Sparkles, the man behind the counter at

Balloons Etc., is a real master of it all. His makeup, costume and magic is flawless. Remember him for your event next year at Christmas, he is the most legit Santa we have ever seen, and Jingle Bell, his #1 elf, will come along to help you have a wonderful time.

Thanks to Bradley Beer and the entire Mercy Hospital team, especially the Cath Lab. Boss man Richard and his fabulous group of nurses and techs provided the most wonderful care that we could have asked for, and my family will consider them special friends forever. Their support and concern for their patient was just outstanding. They really do add the Mercy touch.

Thank you to the University of lowa MICU team and liver specialists, who made every effort to help.

Thank you to the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha for their care and comfort. lt is a beautiful facility, and the staff is very qualified and accommodating.