Saturday, July 4, 2009

Aunt Wilma

Yesterday we celebrated the life of my Aunt Wilma.
She passed away on Jan. 14th - it was fitting to have
her service on a beautiful sunny day in the summer.
Her final resting place is beside her parents

...with her husband at her side.



We reflected afterwards



...her grandson Calvin says good-bye



...his older brother Boone talks with his mom..







...and cousins stood together not wanting to leave
this place where so many of our decendents are buried.






....but cousins Susie and Leo opened up their home to us...
my brother Bill was explaining to Jeanne & Matt the
legal aspects of their upcoming marriage (heehee)





and the laughter began







and went on for hours.









Meanwhile indoors - Wilma's 2 remaining sisters and a few more
cousins sat and looked through photo albums - gathering
memories long since forgotten. A sad day, but a day also
of celebration and gratefulness for the family that we share.











1 comment:

Sue said...

It looks like you all made the best of a bitter-sweet day. Your Aunt Wilma was a beauty just like all of the Sinclair women.
Have a great 4th my friend. Wish you could be here with us.
Hugs,
Sue