Tuesday, April 24, 2012

We love you grandma Ellie!

The day after Easter, Justin's mom passed away after fighting cancer for 5 years.  She put up a good fight, but her heart couldn't handle it anymore.  She thankfully went peacefully and quickly.  Even though we knew this day would come, it was still hard.  We know that she is no longer in pain, and that she doesn't have to stay trapped in her sick body anymore.  We are so blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and to know that death isn't the end, just the next step in our journey.  We believe families can be together forever and we know that Ellen is in a better place.  Even though we know these things, we will still miss her!  She was a loving mother and grandmother.   We traveled to Fallon to celebrate her life and be with family and friends.  Her funeral service was beautiful.  She was blessed to have a very musical and talented family.  My favorite part was when all of her grand kids sang her favorite primary song.  Justin dedicated her grave and did a beautiful job.  The picture above is of Justin and the bishop.

The boys left flowers on her casket.

These are all of her 17 grandkids.  We are expecting the 18th. (that is why they asked me to be in the picture)

Our little family.  The kids were tired and hot and not in the mood to take pictures.

The family with Grandpa Doren

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