Gramma's Memorial Service

Yesterday our clan gathered in Aberdeen, Idaho to say our final farewells to Gramma. Although she lived a long and happy life, saying goodbye for the last time takes its emotional toll.

The service was simple and lovely. My sister officiated and read two eulogies, we sang two of Gramma's favorite hymns, my cousin's daughter and I played a violin duet, my dad's cousin sang a lovely song, and I played Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring on the violin.

After a comfort food-filled luncheon and general sharing and remembering Gramma and how special she was in our lives, we made it out to the cemetery to put her next to Grampa in a beautiful box made by my uncle.

Because we had no agenda for the rest of the day, it was comforting to continue to reconnect with aunts, uncles, cousins, cousins and 2nd cousins once removed, great aunt, and other friends and relations.