Hi! It’s me again,
Frank. If we haven’t met yet, you can
read my story at The
Story of Frank.
Shortly after my previous owner, Fred, passed away, his
daughter and son-in-law purchased a 5-acre lot in Pine Mountain in Sanpete
County, Utah, southeast of Mount Pleasant and just east of Spring City. Paul and Cheri brought me there for the first
time last weekend.
The property sits on top of a hill. The views are amazing and sunsets are
spectacular. The owners have built
several trailer spots, a lovely sitting area and dining area, a playground complete
with sand, and two horseshoe pits – so far.
Fred’s kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids come up most weekends to
enjoy the property and the nearby recreation.
There are several hiking trails and easy access to the Arapeen OHV trail
system. You can drive (or ride) to
several ponds and reservoirs to fish, and can walk out onto public lands to
hunt.
Or you can just sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet. Pine Mountain is a gated community. Only owners and their guests can even access
the area, and our spot is at the end of a road that the kids are in charge of
naming. During the day you can watch the
hummingbirds (and chipmunks) at the feeders, and in the evening you can enjoy thousands
of stars and dozens of solar lights.
I came this particular weekend to participate in a Memorial
Service for Fred and his wife, JoAnn.
Fred’s children had chosen Pine Mountain as the final resting place for
their ashes, and on Saturday, August 13, they honored Fred and JoAnn and buried
the ashes. Most of the family, including
adopted son Paul, were there and spoke of their fond memories. There were tears of joy and tears of
gratitude.
The gravesite is marked by a tree planted in honor of Fred
and JoAnn. A simple cross and angel
guard the site with their colored lights.
I think Fred and JoAnn would have loved it here.
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