November 2020 Sarah’s funeral, Thanksgiving

 

Thanksgiving was the first time in a long time that we had a family get together with more than just one other family. We knew that it was risky but then we also knew that we were going to be having a funeral a few days after Thanksgiving so we decided to enjoy time with family. The Taylor’s decided not to come to Thanksgiving and they went to Zion instead.

Cheri and Ryan and all of their kids were able to be there.

 

Elsa snuggling Penny.

Jarek and Kaitlyn were able to come down as well as Kenny and his family. It was rough because everyone was mourning Sarah’s passing.

 

Originally Jacob and Ashley weren’t going to come down for Thanksgiving but since they didn’t want to miss Sarah’s funeral they came down for the whole week.

 

We were glad to have Gage and Christine and Chase and Valerie as well. 

Losing a family member helps you realize how precious family is!

 

 

Steve helping in the kitchen with Jeff!

Our favorite part of family time is the family games. Steve is the master of leading everyone in games.

I love that my family gets to be part of Jeff’s family when we have gatherings. It makes for a great time we’re nobody has to be left out.

The Monday after Thanksgiving we celebrated Sarah‘s life. Our heart breaks that she’s no longer with us. Her health was not well at the end of her life and we are glad she’s no longer suffering.

 

We celebrated Sara’s spunky, fun and generous personality. She lived her life to the fullest and we will miss her.

I had the honor of being able to put together her program. It was a labor of love Even though it was emotionally tough.

The funeral turned out to be a nice day filled with family and friends and people that Came to honor Sara as well. Since we couldn’t do a big gathering in person we did her funeral on zoom as well which allowed for people who couldn’t make it to be able to watch it.

After the funeral if we were able to enjoy a family lunch together.

At the gravesite we dedicated her grave and then were able to lay flowers on Kristy’s and Julie’s graves. They are all in the same area.

 

 

Afterwards the cousins spent time at the house together. Looking at these pictures makes me realize what was to come was inevitable. 

Multiple people ended up with Covid including us.

 

 

Jeff’s sister Karen came down for the funeral and we were able to spend some quality time with her. We all met up at Mission Inn as well and try to enjoy a little bit of the beginning of the holiday season.

 

 

 

Vanessa made the sweet ornaments for us to remember the sisters. It was very thoughtful and touching.

It was a blessing to go through old pictures and bring back memories of Christmas is past