Monday, October 8, 2012

Each life that touches ours for good

My Grandma Barbara died in September.  A few things about her:
-Valedictorian of her high school class (not unlike a few of her granddaughters)
-Loved my Granddad from the moment she first saw him (but he asked out her best friend before he asked her out)
-Had 6 kids, 26 grandkids and I don't know how many great-grands.
-Feisty and fun
-Served two missions with my Grandad
-Excellent homemaker
-During her last few days at the hospital, family members would take turns staying with her.  She told my Granddad he was the only one she missed when he was gone.
-Ate hot cocoa and toast every morning for breakfast
-Was a good sport, but usually got revenge, when we switched her and Granddad's dentures in the night
-Never had to dye her hair because it didn't go gray
-I cannot do justice to her on this blog
-We all miss her. 

Grandma and Granddad at the mountain ranch, July 2007

Lynsey, Grandad, and my Uncle Jack at Grandma's viewing

(above) All 26 grandkids at the cemetery.  We laughed and cried a lot that day.  You'd be hard-pressed to find a better family.  Grandma and Granddad deserve the credit for that.

3 comments:

LL said...

What a sweet tribute to your Grandma--she sounds just perfect!
It's obvious you come from great genes, it was fun to hear about her. A what a great example she was. Very sweet!

Barker Family said...

Sorry to hear about your Grandma. She sounds like she was a neat lady.

Wendi said...

Loved that post Charlotte!!! She was a wonderful lady and your granddad a wonderful man!