Grandpa Lee’s Funeral

grandpa Lee's funeral

(Chuck (son) and wife Carol, Debbie and husband, Ron(son))

The week before Christmas we took a quick trip to Kooskia, Idaho to attend David’s grandfather’s funeral. We got to know him really well the last 6 years, while living with David’s parents. I didn’t know him at all before that. We especially enjoyed the last year and a half when they moved to St. George and we got to visit every few months. When we would go visit he would ask me if I was going to make pancakes. He loved pancakes for breakfast! They were a treat for him since that was the only time he ate them. He also always would buy our food to eat while visiting. He loved to go to the grocery store. He didn’t have his license anymore and so someone would take him almost every day. He loved when we came to visit! We will miss him!

The funeral was really great. I especially loved the eulogy given by David’s sister, Melissa. The stories were fun and also very touching. I learned a lot about his life. Grandpa served in the Navy during WWII. The shotguns and trumpet were quite amazing. I have never been to a burial where they do that and it was very touching!

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Grandpa Lee at our wedding reception, 9 1/2 years ago:

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grandpa Lee

He was 85 years old this year.

He had 4 children,

11 grandchildren,

and many great grandchildren.

He served in World War II and earned a Purple Heart for being wounded in battle.

He raised his children to be hard workers, and good people.

He loved nature, birds, wild life.

Comments

Candace and Brian said…
Sorry to hear about your loss. I love that we have the knowledge that we do and death isn't as hard as it could be.
December 30, 2010 at 5:29 PM
*~McGarys~* said…
Sorry about the bad news. Chuck looks so different. Good for him:) Start looking for fun things to do in Aug. for the family reunion.
January 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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