In Memory of John Waldal

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Identifier PAHU_physical_memento_055
Title In Memory of John Waldal
Creator Lea Ella Erickson; John Waldal
Subject COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 (Disease)--Prevention; COVID-19 Pandemic; COVID-19 Vaccine; Art; Art--Sculpture; University of Utah Health; University Hospital; University of Utah
Description John Waldal, my brother-in-law, was an energetic and friendly 76-year-old when, in October of 2020, he and my sister Ruth became ill with Covid and were quickly admitted to their local ICU. John spent weeks on a ventilator followed by more weeks of rehab but fought valiantly. Eventually, he returned home, and he and Ruth lovingly cared for each other until January 2022 when the damage to his lungs led to his death. John loved Ruth, fishing, playing games and sharing time with family-especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always greeted me by calling me Sis and giving me a big hug. I miss the only "brother" I ever had. -Lea Ella Erickson
Relation is Part of Project Art Heals Utah
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Date Digital 2022
Date 2022-05-24
Type Image
Format image/jpeg
Rights Management Copyright © 2022, University of Utah, All Rights Reserved
Language eng
ARK ark:/87278/s63kdbb6
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Keyword Brother; Family; Physical Memento; Fishing Fly
Setname ehsl_pahu
ID 1766831
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s63kdbb6