John was such a remarkable blending of his parents. He had Mary's tenacity and John's quirkiness. But he also seemed to have all of their good features. And those he put to good use. He loved his parents and Virginia but craved his independence. Just as his parents carved out their perfect home, he and Cynthia probably would have done the same thing probably in Utah. LJ did not live a conventional life and he was all the better for it. I knew him as a boy and even babysat him occasionally. I saw him every Christmas for years. I loved him and I will always miss him. My love and sympathy to Cynthia, John and Mary.
In memory of John Whitney Rust, Jr.
