Sterling Graveside July 11, 2011

"It's been said time heals all wounds. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone." ~ Rose Kennedy

James Sterling Moyes September 3, 1987 - July 11, 2011

WASHINGTON TERRACE -

James Sterling Moyes, 23, fulfilled his earthly mission and returned

to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on July 11, 2011. He was

born September 3, 1987 in Ogden, to Darren William and Chareyl

Lynn Gentry Moyes.

Sterling began his education at Uintah Elementary. He attended

South Junior High where he served as Student Body President. He

gratuated from Bonneville High School in 2006. Sterling's greatest

love in High School was playing Lacrosse which led him to become

ranked in the top ten of the Western States High School Lacrosse

Conference.

Sterling was an Eagle Scout and served an LDS mission in the

Argentina, Bahia Blanca Mission. After returning from his mission,

he attended Weber State University.

He loved traveling with his family, especially taking trips to Oregon

and Bear Lake where he would spend time with his Grandparents,

Aunts, Uncles and many cousins. There is no one, however, that he

loved being with more than his brothers and sisters, especially his

seven year old little brother, Robby.

During his time with us, Sterling taught us all how to truly care and

be compassionate. People were drawn to him with his warm, fun

personality and great smile. He will always be remembered for his

big kind heart and willingness to put his arm around those who

needed a friend.

Sterling is survived by his parents; brothers, Darren Gentry (Vanesa

Nemelka), Grayson, Robby and his two sisters, Madison and Chloe.

Also surviving him are his grandmothers, Sharyl Burnett Moyes and

Pauline Barbur Gentry. He was preceded in death by his two loving

grandfathers, James Kirk Moyes and Frank V. Gentry.

Haiti May 2011

Haitian Roots Volunteer/Parent Trip

Grayson Moyes first trip to Haiti!

 

Haitian Roots Volunteer/Parent trip to Haiti to distribute items

from container...

Grayson was able to join the trip and was such a hard worker,

I love spending the one on one time with my sweet 16 year old son.

The volunteers were all amazing and we accomplished much.

It was great for the parents to visit their children 9 haitian roots children who

were orphaned by the earth quake and are now being adopted by

four amazing families.

We were able to have a party with our Haitian Roots sponsored children and give

them food, clothing, toys and other great supplies donated by lot's of wonderful

families.

We went out to visit the land we purchased to build a school and orphanage, Brent

from Bel Haiti village project partner was along on the trip as well.

We learned much from the trip and hope to put our knowledge to good use!

eAsTeR 2011

Happy Easter Moyes Family 2011

Gentry and Vanesa

Gentry and Vanesa Moyes December 18, 2010

The Moyes family is happy to welcome Vanesa Maureen Nemelka into the family!!

Chloe Graduation!! May 2010

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Chloe Ellen Moyes Graduates from Bonneville High School!

Seminary graduation...Gentry, Chloe and Vanesa

Seminary Graduation

Grandma Sharyl and Chloe  

Haiti ...

Haven't been much of a blogger these days....But I have been feeling a great need to share my experiences, thougths and feelings about the last couple of trips to Haiti, most especially the trip to bring the children home after the earth quake. I can't help but think about how I never want to forget God's hands in that journey. I know that as time goes on we all get busy and we forget things, we do, it is human nature really! But I hope that none of the adoptive parents who have their children home will ever question how their children got here and by whos hand...oh and by the way, I don't mean me!!