My Dad's Funeral December 11, 2009

My daughter, Allison, did such a beautiful job of blogging about my Dad's funeral this month. I am going to borrow her pictures so that I, too, can record this beautiful day. We were so grateful to Southwest Airlines for flying our children and grandchildren home for the funeral. Thanks, Southwest. Of course, Emily had her hands full with a tiny little newborn, and we encouraged her not to make the journey from Alaska, although she was definitely there in spirit, and we missed her immensely.




It was so wonderful to have so many of our extended family there to honor Dad and his amazing life. He looked so peaceful and finally at rest after a long struggle. Closing that casket was possibly the hardest thing I have ever seen happen, but such a big part of me was relieved for him to be able to move on and to be with the Savior and his family awaiting him there. Here are more pictures of our day with Dad.


His beautiful Grandchildren
His valiant grandsons, singing "Called to Serve."
Beautiful casket spray made my sister, Beverly
The display with many of the things he loved in this life, foremost, his well-worn scriptures, which I am honored to be the owner of.
So many of his friends and family attended the funeral. We appreciate their love and support at this time of loss. Here are a few more pictures of the day.


Saying goodbye to Dad and closing the casket. Pretty hard to do...

His grandsons as pallbearers.They are so grown up and handsome and righteous. They each adored their grandfather.

My brother, Clynn, dedicated the grave.