Most Valuable Dad Winners!
We want to thank everyone for their submissions. There are such wonderful dads in our Bend Elks community! We have selected two dads as the Bend Elks 2020 Most Valuable Dad’s: Tyrel Wafford and Bill Johnson! Congratulations Tyrel and Bill! We have included some of our other favorite submissions below as well. We want to wish all dads out there a Happy Father’s Day!
Tyrel Wafford
“Ty is the father to our 6.5month old daughter and is the most supportive father. Last year I unexpectedly lost my dad in February, Ty never left my side. Then surprise 50days later we found out Willa was on her way. Ty help me process all these emotions. We spent every date night at the Bend Elks games talking about bringing our daughter. Her first outfit he ever got her was a Bend Elks onesie. We were heartbroken to realize our daughter wouldn’t be seeing her first baseball game. Ty is truly an amazing dad to our daughter Willa and we can wait one more year for her to first baseball game , and be the matching Bend Elks gear family.” - Rachael Ramsey
Bill Johnson
“My dad is one of the most selfless, kind hearted people in the world. He is a huge baseball fan and is devastated by the loss of baseball this season. During the COVID 19 pandemic, dad kept busy by spending all of his time online looking up rumored start dates, how to get in at least a 120 game season no matter when they get the okay (a lot of silly ideas) and we watched a lot of baseball movies and documentaries. My dad worked for the Chicago Cubs during the 70's and loves coming out to Elks games. He helped me move out of my apartment and let me live with him for three months while I was out of work, and our time together was absolutely wonderful through such a dark time. Please consider Bill Johnson for MVD!! MVD! MVD!” - Devin Johnson
Here are some of the other great submissions!
Ron Depriest “My dad is the Most Valuable Dad because he always is there for me and takes me out for “Father Daughter lunch “ every Friday and he has been there for me when I got sick and also had my gallbladder surgery” - Christin Hart
Bobby Evers “My brother, Bobby, has been so much fun to watch become a dad to his son! It’s fun to grow up with someone and imagine them as a parent and then see it all unfold and it’s even better than you pictured it!” - Angelica
Nick Fancher “My dad is the best! He is a hard worker and always makes sure we have the things we need. He always makes time for me, coaching me on the court or field. I love my dad.” - Dax Fancher
Larry Atkinson “My dad is always there for my sister and I with whatever we need. He will drop whatever he is doing to come pick us up or help out with a household chore. He has a lot of advice and a great sense of humor. We love taking him to baseball games and making lifelong memories.” - Randi Atkinson
John Voigt “My dad is the most valuable dad because he leads by example. He is a volunteer ski patroller at Mt Bachelor and he had taught me his love for skiing and helping others. He is always willing to practice baseball with me and give me pointers even if I don’t want them. He is super supportive of everything I want to do and is always there for me.” - Jayden Voigt
Steve Wheeler “My husband Steve loves our son Sam with all of his heart! He works hard and is such a great, involved partner. He does all of the funny voices when reading, he does the sound effects when playing with trucks, and he carries Sammy on his shoulders- basically, he's so much fun. At 20 months, Sam can hit a ball off a tee- thanks to daddy Steve! We are the biggest Elks fans and can't wait to bring our son to more games next year!” - Rachel Wheeler
Robert Cuevas “My dad puts in up to 12 hour work days only to come home and work on our soon to be completed house (thanks to him) and has still made time to coach my softball team and my brothers baseball team at the same time. Now coaching multiple baseball teams and wrestling while rarely missing any of his three kids wrestling tournaments football, softball or baseball games. He is the kind of guy anyone can talk to and every dog we’ve ever had has picked him as their favorite so obviously he’s most valuable dad material.” - Melia Cuevas
Jon Maxwell “My dad is the most valuable dad because he is kind and funny. He’s the most caring person I know. He’s always there for me and loves me no matter what. Every year just him and I go hunting which means a lot to me. He’s a huge baseball fan and he loves going to the bend elks games. I know he would be so exited and it would mean a lot to him if he got bend elks season tickets and gear.” - Tressa Maxwell
Tryg Bjornstad “Well actually the hubby dad of our two little rock stars… lead by example is the name of his game, best teammate around helping to make sure we get in all our adventures sports, movie nights and yard work. It takes a balance and somehow I found the perfect teeter to my totter.” - Caitlin Bjornstad
Paul Evers “My dad is one heck of a dad and papa to his grand babies! We are so blessed by selfishness and sacrifice and love for each of us! - Angelica
