Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Hello, June
I just discovered this website. We miss Henry every day. And every day that I sit at the piano, I hear his voice giving instructions but in a way that builds confidence. My hands don't work very good now but what he taught me helps keep them working.
I have such pleasant memories of working with him at Fred Myers.
One funny episode occurred early in our working relationship. He was just closing up but invited me in anyway. We ended up spending the next two hours working at the keyboard which was my very first piano lesson. When I returned home at 8 pm, I spend the next three hours practicing "inversions." I learned more from Henry in those two hours than many other hours trying to learn from piano instruction books. That led to a keyboard purchase, a portable keyboard purchase and a Wurlitzer mini-grand whch graces our living room-a very fine instrument.
On one Sat afternoon, I entered FM for a visit and Henry was visiting with Jack W. Jack was with a young lady. I thought they were a cute couple but she was very young. For two hours, Henry let me think they were a couple. But, it was his daughter!
Jack has since become a close friend and advisor. He helps us keep informed.
As I said, we miss him every day but we celebrate knowing him.
Best Wishes
Beth and Jim Riley
