2022 Wishes

 

Wishes Granted in 2022

Deborah- Her wish was to go to McCall with her entire family. Deborah passed away the day before her wish was to happen, but her family was able to gather in McCall.

Joe- His wish was to have the backyard waterfall he built for his wife working again.  Joe passed away before seeing the wish completed, but he wanted it to be done for his wife, and we made that wish come true. 

Kika – Her wish was to go to Las Vegas with her family.  The family thoroughly enjoyed their time together!

Ina – Her wish was to take a trip to McCall with her family.  She also wanted to do some fishing while she was there.  Our thanks go out to the Atkinson family who took her fishing on a pontoon boat on Cascade Lake and to DoneRight Management who donated the cabin for Ina and her family.

Kelly – Her wish was to get up close and personal with elephants, and this came true at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City.  Kelly got to help feed the elephants, and she and her family received a tour of the zoo as well.  Thanks to Hogle Zoo, Alpine Home Medical, and the Hampton Inn in Salt Lake for their help in making Kelly’s wish come true!

Kristy – Her wish was to have matching rings for herself and her wife.  Unfortunately, Kristy passed away before the wish could be completed, but we still got the ring Kristy had picked out and gave it to her wife.  She was ecstatic.  

Kat – Her wish was to go to Disneyland and Universal Studios with her family, but we lost her before the wish was granted.  She had wanted her family to be part of this wish and we made that happen.  Many thanks to Capri Suites Anaheim for helping us make this wish possible.

Kate – Her wish was to go to Hawaii with her family.  The family had a wonderful time and in their words made “SO many memories.” 

Ryan – His wish was to go on a trip to the Oregon Coast with his wife and dog.  While he was able to complete part of the trip, he got sick and had to come home early.  We lost him a few days after the wish.  His wife said they had a wonderful time in Newport.  Our thanks go out to The Landing in Newport, Oregon, for helping us make this wish happen.  

Melisa – Her wish was to have a working refrigerator.  Many thanks to  Nampa Appliance, TV & Mattress for helping us to make this happen!

Larry – His wish was to have a notary help  him with his will.

Jeff His wish was to go to the Oregon Coast with his wife.  They had a wonderful time in Lincoln City and we thank Sailor Jack’s for making that portion of the wish come true!  They then spent one night in Newport before heading for home.  Many thanks to The Whaler for helping out on the Newport stay.  Also our thanks to Sharon at Simply Design Studios for taking pictures on the beach of Jeff and his wife–beautiful memories preserved forever.

Scott His wish was to make amends with his ex-wife and daughters who live out of state.  They were able to travel to Idaho to see him.  Many thanks to the Hampton Inn in Meridian, Kona Grill, Bodovino, Uncle Bob’s Pizza, and  The Yard House.  

Darrin His wish was to have a new floor put in his garage. He passed before it could be finished, but we still completed it for his family. A big thank you to Hello Garage for making this wish happen.  They even put his name in the floor!

Steve His wish was to have new windows put in his house.  Many thanks to Window World of Boise for making this wish come true!  

Cassie Her wish was to travel by RV and stay in a home on the Oregon Coast with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  Thanks to Idaho RV Rental in Nampa for their help with this wish!

Louise Her wish was to to to Graceland with her son and daughter-in-law.  She has loved Elvis since she was 11 and always wanted to go to Graceland.  Many thanks to The Guest House at Graceland for helping make this wish possible.  

Sue Her wish was to have a portable hot tub to ease symptoms.  Thanks to our own Board member Caleb Barker for making this wish come true!  

Dean  His wish was to have his daughter fly in from Arizona for a visit and to host a family dinner for 20 people at their home.  Thanks to Twisted District Brew Co in Garden City for making this happen.  Not only did they donate a prime rib dinner for 20 but they also paid for the daughter’s airline ticket.  

Rowland  His wish was to attend a Steelheads Hockey game with his family.  He passed away before it could happen, but we were able to bring the family to the arena to watch the game and remember Rowland.  Thank you to Tyson Baker of Baker Auction Co. for donating the suite for the family to use at the game; and thanks to Nate Jordan and Idaho Central Arena for donating the food for the family.  

Bernie  Her wish was to have her daughter and family fly in from Florida for one last visit.  She and her family had a wonderful time together and cherished every moment.

 

Posted in Past Wishes developer January 10, 2024