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My sweet Grandpa passed away today.  He was 92.  I'm so grateful to know he is with my Grandma now and that I will see him again.  I'm so blessed to have had his example in my life.  He was so friendly and would talk to anyone.  He loved sharing the gospel to anyone who would listen, including telemarketers.

I was lucky to live near my Grandpa for the pass 2.5 years.  I made frequent visits during my lunch break to have lunch with him.  He would always tell me stories during our lunch.  I think my favorite stories were when he first held hands with a girl and how he fell in love with my Grandma through letters while he was at war.

On Sunday night, Danny and I were able to visit Grandpa in the hospital.  He grasped my hand while we shared with him about our trip to Kansas. We also talked about his favorite topics, family history and temple work, which he responded the most too.  Even though he wasn't responding to everything we were saying, as we were leaving he did say, "I love you".  Grandpa, I will miss you...'til we me again.
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  1. heidikinsJune 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I'm so sorry honey, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is such a sweet tribute to your Grandpa.

    xox

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  2. KristaJune 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Your grandpa was a great man and I'm so glad to have met him and been welcome into his home. I'm so happy that he is with your grandma again!

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  3. Lee AnnJune 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Thanks Janni for that sweet tribute. We will miss grandpa so much won't we?

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  4. Becky ShulerJune 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I'm so sorry, Jannifer! I know you were very close to your Grandpa and that he loved you very much. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

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  5. grammawoodJune 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I was glad to come to the viewing. It was obvious that your grandpa was a wonderful man. I wonder if he's still meeting folks he did the work for.

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