Monday, April 26, 2010

Grandma's Funeral

It's always sad when a loved one passes away. Ken has been feeling a bit down, lately. But, it is wonderful when that loved one lived a good life and always kept their covenants. This is the case with Ken's mom. She lived a long life and always dedicated her time to the Lord and her family. We know she is with Grandpa now and is loving it.She was buried on Saturday in Declo, next to her husband, Vern. We had a great turnout. So many family members traveled from far away to attend. ( Note Ken and Grant as pallbearers.)
The best part about a funeral is that it is a great family reunion.
Phyllis, Devon and Ken
Tammy with Kathy and Mike and their two girls.



Grant with Troy and Sheri.


Some of Devon and Patty's kids.

Patty's mom, Tammy, Jake , Patty, Kathy's girl, Devon, Jenny and Gustavo with twins, Carmen and Karina, Mike, Kathy and their other girl. (I wish I could remember Kathy's daughters' names.)
I was waiting to get a picture of all of Devon's kids, but Troy and Sheri and their girls left. Brett and his family had just moved to Montana and they weren't able to come.

It was a quick trip to Idaho, but it was so wonderful to get to see everyone. Why is it that we only get together for funerals? We need to change that.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

The passing of Ken's mother

This morning Ken's mother passed away in her sleep from the effects of old age. She had been living next to his sister, Phyllis in California. She was just short of her 95th birthday.Elsie Drucilla Richins Williams
April 27, 1915 - April 15, 2010
She was a very sweet person, and she will be missed.
Ken is already on his way to California to be with his sister and to help make arrangements.
She will be buried in Declo, Idaho on April 24th.