As I sit and think about my friend, Alma Jean, it is hard to express what a wonderful lady she was. Alma Jean was one of the most caring, loving, patriotic people you would have ever met.

She loved all people. It didn’t matter who you were or what situation you found yourself in, Alma Jean was always willing to help.

We became friends when she became an educational assistant at Lewis County Elementary School. Alma Jean went out of her way to do the best job she could do, but what impressed me most was the rapport she had with the children. She loved them and they loved her. At Christmas time s...