Melv's Posts

So, many of you may not know that I have a nick name. It's melv. Given to me very lovingly by my older brother, Travis, when I was in the 7th grade. It stuck. Now, only my family calls me this and those of my friends that knew me at that time in my life. I've always liked it.

So, I add a new addition this year to my blog. There are lots of people in my life that I look up to, respect, admire, want to be more like, and never want to forget. So, I'm writing about these individuals 2x's a month. Some may be people I've never even met. In this case, fortunately, I know him well. It's my father.

Preston LaMar Eyre

-Born Dec. 26, 1939 in Lyman, WY
-Served an LDS mission in the East Central States 1960-1962 (Kentucky, Tenn., West Virginia)
-Married Sharron Osborn Sept. 13, 1962
-Recieved a Sociology degree at Brigham Young University and then a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work at San Diego State.
-Professional Work: Wyoming State Hospital - social worker and then later a Program Director; moved to Porterville, California and worked as the Director of Porterville Community counseling center (mental health center) for 9 years. During those 9 years, they lived in 2 homes, one of which was a little farm that my older siblings talk about as the greatest time in their childhood.
-Dad then took a job in Salt Lake City, UT as the Director of Salt Lake Youth Services center. Two years later as the Salt Lake county division of youth services.
-He retired in May of 2008 as the Director of Wasatch Mental Health.

Phew! Now that you all know a little about my dad, onto the questions.

Me: Dad, what is your greatest accomplishment?
Dad: my 9 children who are healthy and happy and my 23 grandchildren.

Me: Funnest thing you've done?
Dad: Being married to mom

Me: What are your favorite callings that you've served in in the church?
Dad: Cub Master,  Bishop twice, being in a Stake Presidency, Mission President of the Oregon Portland Mission, Branch President at the MTC, Temple Worker

Me: Any regrets?
Dad: No regrets

Me: What are some of your goals?
Dad: need to reduce my weight. My knees and back are paying a big price due to my weight.

Some of Dad's Favorites:

Color: Yellow
Book: 2 Nephi
Song: Smoke gets in your eyes
Thing to do: play games with wife, attend BYU football and basketball games

Worthy to note:
Dad is a nail biter, is known for whistling, he's a tease, writes a poem to mom every year for Christmas and Mother's day, and lately has enjoyed sewing quilts for each of his children and is currently working on a quilt for each of his grandchildren.

Not hard to see why my dad has been such a positive influence in my life.