Remembering John

This is Amanda (Mikos) Miller,
Where to start... John has been so much to me. He's been a great friend, first boyfriend, first kiss, and a brother. I've know John since I was about 8 when our ward was split with theirs and our Fathers were in the Bishopric together for 7 years. I remember meeting Becky for the first time. I was climbing in there olive tree at a ward social to meet the new Bishopric. She asked me who I was and we've been best friends ever since. Since Becky and John were very close that means I got to hang out with John alot too! From riding bikes, playing games, dancing in the front room to reggae music to just hanging out. Even after I got married he remained in my life. It's like Jed has been his friend forever. He welcomed him with open arms and they became fast friends. Jed was even one of his groomsmen at his first wedding. John was the one to confirm him a member of the church once Jed decided to get baptized. He even escorted Jed through the temple when we got our endowments. Our family spent alot of time together. We stayed with them twice when they lived in Prescott while Kristi was interning, and they would come visit us regular when we lived in El Mirage. After we moved a block away from the Larson home, he was a constant guest in our home. We had dinners together, played games and enjoyed each others company. He was always there to help when it was needed. I'm so thankful that he was at our home for New Year's Eve. That is a memory I will cherish forever! I love the whole Larson family and they are a big part of who I am. I am grateful to have had John call me a friend.