Hello Everyone,

Thanks for checking my profile. A bit about me: I am a happy, playful person who also takes serious things seriously. I don't need someone to make me happy because I already am. I am searching for someone to share the 'come what mays' with and sweeten life's journey. I was widowed in May of 2011. I have four chidren, all grown. I also have four grandchildren.

What am I like? I am a classic gemini personality - think of me as a two for one package, sometimes chatty, but other times reflective and quiet. I have a never-ending thirst for knowledge and new experiences.

I am intelligent and passionate about people and subjects dear to me. I am well-educated, gainfully employed and have my own teeth and hair. (For you, hair is optional.)

I am responsible and dependable. I laugh and forgive easily and love deeply. You will always know where you stand with me. Deception is not in my nature.

I don't always have to get my way, but do appreciate having my say and being taken seriously. I am a true friend through thick and thin. I am looking for a man whose lead I will feel comfortable following - and trust and open communication will be required for that to happen.

I am drawn to quietly confident men of action with a solid testimony and a goal to serve a senior mission. It would be a bonus if he has any of the following abilities: is a good handyman, has a good sense of humor, can dance and enjoys working together as a team.

My health is good and I come from hardy stock. Both parents lived well into their 90s. Be prepared to put up with me for a good long time.

As a convert, I have worthily held a temple recommend since 1973. My testimony is solid and it has been sorely tested.

I enjoy most music from classical to pop (not rap), like to dance, go for long walks, cook and eat with friends and check out estate sales and auctions.

As a tenth generation American, my roots go deep in this great land. I was raised on a small family farm in Missouri that was owned by my family for over a century. There I learned to work hard, don't whine and watch what you step in.

There is a lot more to talk about, but that will wait until we meet.

Thanks for reading my ramblings. Good luck to you in your search.

I like most kinds of music, trips to the mountains, and BSU football. I also enjoy cooking and sharing a good meal. Am getting into photography as a hobby, and prefer shots of nature.

I enjoy walking, swimming and pilates. My kind of fishing involves reading a good book while drowning a worm, but I like to go along for the ride as long as the company and the scenery are good. I also like to dance.

Some guys find me intimidating (because I speak my mind?). I have a degree in secondary education, graduate work at BYU in child development and family relations.

I am looking for a quiet but confident, interesting man. Prefer well educated, but intelligent and curious by nature will do.

I have spent too long being too serious. It's time for some silliness and relaxing fun as long as it does not involve eating bugs.

I take my covenants seriously and plan to serve a mission when I retire.

Drop me a line if you are interested and good luck in your search regardless.