It was snowing as we left town the day of the viewing. Our neighbors say we got about 8 inches, but when we returned after a couple of days it was pretty much gone. The snow created some problems for people flying in, but otherwise wasn't an issue for the funeral.
My sister-in-law and her youngest came from Colorado and we went out to dinner with them and my mother-in-law before the viewing.
We were at the funeral home for about 3 hours. The first hour was just family and after visiting grandpa the kids had some fun. My 2nd and his cousin ran around together a lot and it was fun to see them be friends.
The kids got their dad in on the fun too.
Once it was time for others to arrive we tried to contain them a bit better. I had originally thought I'd leave with them at some point, but they were pretty good so we stayed. Throughout the evening our oldest went over to look at his grandpa a handful of times. I think he understood a bit more than the rest of the kids.
The following day was the funeral and graveside services. They were both beautiful services. Our oldest made a point to sit next to his Grandma during the funeral. He seemed to know she needed someone and stepped right up to be the one.
I didn't take any pictures that day but think it's okay if I share these ones that were taken by my mother-in-law's friend.
Viewing before the funeral & me trying to keep the boys from getting too crazy.
Luncheon after the service.
After a while the kids discovered they could get away with a little crazy.
Family photos. His youngest daughter lives overseas and couldn't make it.
Grandma & grandkids photo.
Our oldest loves babies; and his cousin is a cute one!
Graveside service.
Family's goodbyes.
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