JD enjoyed life to the fullest. He was never reluctant to try new things, like sky diving or even deep see diving, despite the fact he could not fly nor swim -- that didn't stop him for a minute. He had a contacious laugh that would always infect anyone around him. His daughter, Mary would stay up late nights on Fridays just to hear her Dads laugh and to laugh along with him, well into the night. Angie, his wife, would insist that he let Mary get some sleep, but within just a few minutes, find herself infected by JD's relentless humor. Their grandchildren were no exception to his grip. They loved coming to visit Grandpa -- knowing they would go home with a belly full of laughs.