Our dear Grandma and Great-Grandma passed away on Saturday.
She was sweet and kind to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed.
Grandma always enjoyed hearing songs of praise,
and we are so thankful that we were able to see her
and sing with her one last time in December.
Nearly all of her grandchildren and great-children were at the funeral yesterday,
and it was a joy for us to sing together
“The Lord’s my Shepherd” and “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah”.
From left to right – Nate & Brenda (playing piano), Paul & Erin, Richard & Joanna, Mike & Beth, Heidi & Joe, Mike & Tricia, Tammy, and Matt & Stacy
Aunt Marcia & Uncle Rich, Aunt Denise & Uncle George, Mom & Dad DJ, and Uncle Jim
Grandma suffered a great deal physically in the last month of her life,
and it was a blessing to hear the message she had chosen from 2 Corinthians 4:17,
”For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,
worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
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We will always treasure the many memories we made with Grandma over the years…
*Any time the cousins are together, they talk about all the fun they had camping at Jellystone with Grandpa & Grandma. Wish we had some pictures of that to share,
and thought it should at least be mentioned for those who remember! : )
Grandpa & Grandma walking in with Paul
at our wedding, August 2001
Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma at Jenna’s baptism, September 2003
Great-Grandma and Jenna, 2004
Paul, Erin, Jenna, Evan, & Luke at the zoo with Grandpa & Grandma,
Dad & Mom DJ, and Beth & Caleb, Fall of 2007
Great-Grandma with Jenna & Evan, Summer 2008
Great-Grandma and Luke, Summer 2008
Kara’s Baptism, Summer 2009
Great-Grandma & Kara, February 2011
Both Great-Grandmas at Richard & Joanna’s wedding,
July 2014
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If you would like, you can read her obituary at:
http://www.smitsfuneralhomes.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1513293
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