Age 97
I just returned from Eastern Washington (Yakima) for my grandpa's funeral. I am so glad I could be there to honor him and his life. Just a few years ago I sent him a birthday card with this saying in it. It matched exactly what I felt and typed up the words so I wouldn't forget them.
"A grandfather gives us a sense of pride in who we are and where we come from."
I will miss him and feel blessed to have had him as my grandfather. I am glad to know where I come from, and am proud to be part of his posterity. His courage, strength and perseverance are just a few of his qualities I will remember and hope to have myself.
This is one of my very favorite pictures of he and my mom.
4 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope you find the peace you need to get through this difficult time! Our thoughts are with you!
i wish i could have met Grandpa Throssell. i've only heard wonderful things about him. that is a very happy picture of your mom and grandpa.
Shannon, I am sorry that your grandpa passed away...I love the picture you posted and the kind words that you wrote!
I am so sorry about your grandpa. It looks like he lived a long life and I love the picture of him with your mom.
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