rdsknbill Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 My wife and I are packing up the car to head to Jamestown NY, for the funeral of my grandmother. She lived to ripe old age of 96. Hell, she was still skiing at the age of 80. She never slowed down until her old age just caught up with her. A few pictures of her. (first one is my dad and my uncle on their front porch) Couple of her at our wedding (Dig the hair on my buddy Mike :laugh: ) God Bless Grandma Lil All of the grandkids were aksed to add sometning to the eulogy This is what I wrote Bill Where to begin. The day that I was “learning” how to ski at Moon Brook Country Club out on the golf course. Dressed up like the Michelin man and Grandma Lil and Dad saying. “Ok, now just go with the hill”. Hmm, Go with the hill at age 4? OK let’s do this. 30 feet later I’m laying in the show wondering what happened she looked down on me and said “Wow you are a natural” . Grandma always kept this calm aura around her. She was the one that kept her fiery Irish husband on an even keel and was always the apple of his eye. To watch the two of them interact was truly special. Here was this proud Irish “I don’t take guff from anybody” sort of man that would turn into a puddle of mush when Grandma Lil would step in to the discussion. It was rather comical that such a loving artistically talented woman could have such a profound effect on the people around her. The times in Vermont were probably my favorite memories. Bringing home trout with Grandpa Harry and seeing the look on her face as we came up the trail. Her husband and her youngest grandson quietly chatting on their way back to the house. That look is something that I will never forget. She lived a long and beautiful life. Now she is finally home. God bless you Grandma, We love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 More bad news. On the bright side - it sounds like she got live a very long, fulfilling life. Go celebrate her life and make her proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Nice hair on your friend. Man I hope I live to be 96 but only if I'm still young enough at heart to be skiing at 80. Sounds to me like she lead a very happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 The first picture is almost a Norman Rockwell. God bless your family. So, much pain going around right now. Remember the best times and share her stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 sorry to hear it Bill. Glad she is alive and well in your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Nice hair on your friend. Well it was 1988 :laugh: :laugh: Before the ceremony 4 out of the 6 groomsmen were behind the old barn partaking in a little "mother nature" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Sorry for your loss. Sounds like your family was truly blessed by her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 She was one of a kind. no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Wonderful words for what sounds like a wonderful lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 My deepest sympathies. God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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