The funeral service for Uncle Jim was a very lovely tribute to the man and his life here on earth. Dad did a great job of relating his life events, and how they had shaped his character. We smiled, we cried, we laughed, we sang Primary songs (Jim's choice - and wasn't singing "Popcorn Popping" - complete with hand motions - just the best way to release some of the tension and sorrow??)
Jim is buried in the Mendon Cemetery - and if you look closely, you can see the bugler waiting to play "Taps." What a wonderful touch! Not a dry eye in the place. It was a sweet moment.
Jim is buried in the Mendon Cemetery - and if you look closely, you can see the bugler waiting to play "Taps." What a wonderful touch! Not a dry eye in the place. It was a sweet moment.
Many came from far and near. Here's Lorie with her friend Daniel, who came from California to pay tribute.
The Doug Terrill family - we missed them at the reunion, so thought I'd include a shot of them.
We missed Phoebe and Eliza too - and wanted them to know that we were thinking of them.
The David Terrill's hadn't been at the reunion either - with them in Texas, we haven't seen a lot of them, so it was very nice to get reacquainted.
The famous "Trio" of girl cousins - notorious in years past for being "the girls!!"
It was good to see Jack and Thalia Taylor, who are now in Highland.
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Jim had a military burial.
It was a beautiful day - but hot!
Loved seeing Bill and Sue Hartmann who came from Ogden for the service.
Fifteen of Grandma's seventeen grandkids were there - so it was a photo op - but we didn't forget Phoebe and Eliza!!
Like Bonny said, we will miss Uncle Jim. But we will always remember him - and try to emulate the wonderful qualities that he possessed.
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I am even more sad that I couldn't be there since Eliza and I are the only ones missing!
I want to hear more about the primary songs. I love Uncle Jim's sense of humor. He knew just what everyone would need!
We sang "I Wonder When He Comes Again" for the opening song, and "Popcorn Popping" for the "rest" song and then "Families Can Be Together Forever" for the closing song.
Dad told me that when he was there that last weekend, Jim's bed was oriented to see outside. Everyone was sitting in the room just kind of quietly. Jim was not very responsive either. Grandma T. walked in and burst out singing "I looked out the window and what did I see. . " and everyone just joined in for the rest.
Dad said it was the only thing that made Jim smile!
I feel the same way as Phoebe. Reading these and the post on the Fortner blog makes me wish I had more seriously considered coming. Even more I wish I could have been there for the family reunion, or for any number of family things over the past year when we have been so far away. But I will hopefully see Trudy when we are there next week.
I love the Primary songs idea too. I think I would like Primary songs at my funeral.
Mom, What happened to your new dress?
I didn't want to take a dress that needed ironing. But I plan to wear it for the blessing - since an ironing board will be available!
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