I love my Aunt Grace, my dad's brother, Al's, wife. Her health has been failing the last few months and she passed away recently in Ogden, so Roger and I drove up north and met with the family at her viewing. Such a joy to catch up with my cousins! There were several there, representing Grace and Al's family and Nedra and Ray's.
I am with Aunt Nedra and Uncle Ray's daughter, Leslie, and Aunt Grace and Uncle Al's daughter, Carol. Roger and I had so many catch-up conversations with cousins and my beloved Aunt Nedra. We don't live near to any of them and we all commented, as we visited, of the strong family connection we feel for each other. Wish I had taken a pic of Aunt Nedra that evening.
Next morning in Logan was a lovely graveside service. I have just two aunts left - Aunt Nedra, my dad's sister, and Aunt Gary, my dad's brother, Ron's, wife. Here they are at Grace's graveside funeral, catching up.
My Aunt Nedra has always been very special to me; I feel such a tight bond of love with her. She is 90 years old - isn't she gorgeous?
Catching up with Cousin Eric and my sister, Joan
Patty, Joan, Roger and I walked over to where Mom and Dad are buried (John and Kay had already left to go to the restaurant). Almost every ancestor in Mom's and Dad's families are buried in this beautiful cemetery.
Skip (Al, Jr.), Al & Grace's son, my brother, John, Lyman and Dorothy's son, and Joe, Ron & Gary's son - the oldest sons in each family - took a cute pic together. Nedra and Ray's oldest, Scott Bedke, couldn't be there (he had a campaign commitment, running for Lieutenant Governor of Idaho).
Our family was so pleased that we could all come to Grace's graveside service. We were all invited to a lovely lunch afterwards at The Riverwoods in Logan. (Roger is taking the pic) - I love my family!
Some of Ron and Gary's family
Some of Nedra and Ray's family
Some of Grace and Al's family
Skip and his wife, Karleen, passed out Bluebird Chocolates after the meal, which was such a cute gesture. Logan has been known for many years for these tasty treats and they are a family favorite!
On the way back to Rick's in SLC, we stopped and bought some Brigham City peaches, which they are known for, and they are delicious! We packed up and drove home to St. George.
We drove up north the following weekend for Roger's 60th high school reunion. He took this pic of Rick's home and pool house (the two homes at 11 and 12 o'clock) when he went on his run from atop the running trail.
WHS 60th Reunion is set for September 17, 2022Location: 8940 Eagle Way, Huntsville, Utah, John Reese's homeGather at 5 PMDinner from 6 to 7 PM. Dinner is Free to everyone.
Roger wore his new Hokas the girls gave him for his birthday.
We took a selfie at Rick's before we left for the party. I was just about as excited as Roger was to see everyone. There are so many fun and really good people in his class of '62. We have gotten to get together with Roger's classmates for years on Jerry's houseboats at Lake Powell and on Jerry's ranch in Montana.
The Reunion committee had done a wonderful job setting up - Weber's colors are red, black and white. It had rained that morning, but the skies cleared up and the temperature was just right for my Viking blood - in the high 60s. There were 73 signed up to come - a pretty good turnout for people in their late 70s!
I am talking to Jerry Moyes in this pic. He had hearing aids in both ears and I was repeating to him what was being said in the program.
I am with some of the Lake Powell gang - Nancy Sivulich Grimm, Carol Thomas and Helen Thompson.
Roger and Larry Maw
Denny Mansfield, Roger, Brigittte Hunsaker and Larry Maw
Carol Messerly and Joan Spackman
Danny Gibson, Tom Grimm and Roger
Wish we had gotten a few more shots of special friends, but everyone was so busy talking, we forgot to take pictures. They took this pic at the end, so some people had already gone, but this was a great turnout for the Weber High School 60th Reunion!
We were so excited that Josh and Jaylene blessed their little Caleb on Sunday, the next day! We are leaving on a big trip, and this is the only Sunday we could be there for quite awhile. Jaylene had texted us, when we would be up north next, and we were so pleased that she planned it so we could be there. We love this sweet couple so much!Josh is a wonderful oldest grandchild. Jaylene is from such a great family and her mom and dad and three of her 12 siblings and spouses could be there.
Four generations
Caleb is wearing the outfit his daddy, Josh, was blessed in and is wrapped in a blanket crocheted by his Great Great-Grandma Lois.
Jodie's parents, Bart and Kathie, with Josh, Jaylene and Caleb
This pic is with Jayene's dad, Maynard Olsen
Josh's sister, Katie, is on the left and his sister, Abby is on the right. Sadie and Joe were on a business trip in North Carolina.
It's amazing how so many special events can stack on top of each other! We're so happy we could be there for them - it's all about family and friends!
I am so happy you were able to reconnect with so much of your family at Aunt Grace's funeral. It was fun to see the pics with Leslie and Aunt Nedra. I can't believe Aunt Nedra is 90 years old she has aged so well. Speaking of aging well... MOM AND DAD YOU LOOK SO YOUNG! I'm glad you were able to go to Dad's 60th high school reunion and you both look so young and beautiful/handsome. I think it is incredible how you have stayed so close with so many of dad's classmates, I love that! Caleb is the most adorable little baby boy and fun to see the 4 generation photo and all the others. He is a lucky little baby boy to come to a family who loves and adores him so much. I'm so glad you were able to be there for his blessing.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful events. I loved being at the graveside service and luncheon, too. Gabrielsens are a great bunch. We just attended Ken's 50th reunion, so I guess we are 10 years behind you. The family pictures are beautiful. And Rick and Jodie's homes- WOW! Have a wonderful trip!
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