Saturday, July 26, 2008

We Lost A Friend

A death is a sad time so to brighten this up slightly I captured some flowers to honor this loss.
I was pallbearer at a funeral for a friend. Boodie at 82 years old was the great grandmother of my grandchildren on the in-law side of the family. We were always together for holidays at my daughter's house so I consider her part of my family. She has been fighting illness for the last 7 years. She and Papa had a 65th Wedding Anniversary in June. I had a lot of respect for her and was honored to be involved in the funeral. This is a photo from the anniversary party in June. She was a wonderful great grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was an avid golfer and my youngest grandson wrote her a wonderful goodbye with a golf cart drawing which went in the casket with her.
This was another flower from the wake which will be planted in her remembrance.
Goodbye Boodie, we did love you and your wonderful spirit.
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12 comments:

  1. CarlettaJuly 26, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    So sorry for your loss FG.
    The flowers are a lovely tribute.

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  2. The BirdladyJuly 26, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful tribute for Boodie.

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  3. DinaJuly 26, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    May her memory be for a blessing and may the mourners be comforted.

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  4. Sandy KesslerJuly 26, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    a wonderful life ...

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  5. AndreaJuly 26, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful tribute. I am sorry about your loss.

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  6. Stacey OlsonJuly 27, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    FG~ A very beautiful tribute indeed. You did well.. thanks for sharing

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  7. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    So sorry about Boodie. She sounds like a terrfic gal.

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  8. Sandpiper (Lin)July 27, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    This is a beautiful tribute. I'm very sorry that you lost your friend.

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  9. SandyCarlsonJuly 28, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    I feel for you loss. That is a beautiful tribute to this woman. What a blessing she was to you and your family.

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  10. abbJuly 28, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Lovely. So very sorry for the loss of your Boodie.

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  11. GinaJuly 30, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    A very nice tribute to your friend and family member..treasure the memories FG.

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  12. Jo CastilloAugust 6, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    What a wonderful post. Good memories for you and your family. Hugs.

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