Ian's grandma passed away this last week. We feel blessed that our schedules allowed us to make a quick trip to Canada this last weekend for her funeral. While it was, of course, an occasion for tears (and there were plenty of them) it was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the wonderful woman that she was, the exemplary life she led, and to marvel at the sheer number of family that loved her and were there to honor her. At the time of her passing, she and grandpa has 244 descendants! Unbelievable.
While she wasn't one to have anyone make a big fuss over her...they sure did a wonderful job paying tribute to her and warming the hearts of all those who attended. Each of her children were able to take a few moments to share fond memories (and to argue over who was the favorite).
Following the funeral, there was a quick grave-side service...where everyone was invited to take a flower from grandma's casket-piece.
Curtis playing in the dirt
Ian's sisters - Elizabeth (Tizzy) and Becca
My cute kids.
Ellie and Grandpa
Following the funeral, graveside, and luncheon, everyone seemed to congregate at grandpa & grandma's old farm house. There the grandkids started a huge game of anti-i-over. (Yours truly participated for the first time (because we were finally baby-free) and I made my first catch. Awesome.)
Everyone kept saying how happy grandma was at that moment...watching all her family laughing together and having fun. While she will be missed, we know she is happily reunited with grandpa. And that's something to celebrate.
Grandma and Grandpa (around 1939)
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