Funeral

My little Family

My handsome boys

My mom and her family

All the grandsons and great grandsons wore their scout stuff in honor of grandpa and his love of scouting. Almost all of his grandsons and grandsons-in-law have their eagle scouts. He was so adamant that every boy should earn their eagle.

At the viewing the kids stayed entertained with ipods.

My Grandpa passed away on the 15th of this month. It was bitter sweet, it was a blessing in that he had bad dementia and had gotten to the point where he didn't know anyone, plus he had been sick and was being treated for pneumonia. He had a really good day and was able to enjoy his day and he passed away in his sleep that night. It is very hard to loose him all the same. He was a rock in our lives for so long. He made sure we had everything we needed growing up and was always their for us. I have so many amazing memories of him, a lot of them get us all laughing. He was so generous, loving and supportive. We would not be where we are today without him. Grandpa we will miss you!!

The funeral was very nice and it was amazing that all but three of his grandchildren where able to make it. I thought that the color guard that they hard for him on the way out was very nice and it brought tears to every one's eyes. He loved scouting and spent most of his life working with the scouts. My boys where glad to be apart of the color guard and show their love for grandpa. I was glad that my sons listened to the service and I hope they will remember what my uncle said. He said that Grandpa would want them to "get their eagle, go on a mission, and get married in the temple" I hope I can follow my grandpa's example and teach my kids the importance of these things. He had such a strong testimony and a great love for his family.