Dad's funeral was just how he would have wanted it. Perfect in every way. There were so many family and friends that came to pay their respects and offer their condolences. Thank you so much for coming - those at the funeral and those at the graveside services.
I'll tell the story with pictures:
Display table of Dad's things that were important to him.
Dad's saddle, branding irons, and brand
Mom and her wonderful friend Jayne
John, Nyla, Mom and I watching Jeanie add one last touch of oil to Dad's hair.
AC, Shara and Tawnya
Logan, Lucas, Jed and Kody
Lifesavers or Certs were one of Dad's favorites to share with his grandkids
Shara, Tawnya, Landon, Jed and Jessica
Shara giving Grandma a love
Jeanie/Sharin and Kent/Karin (just like old times!)
All except 5 of the Clouse Grandkids
Mark and Carole Nicholas Family - July 2, 2009 (except Reese & Abby)
Marsha's cute little girls - Erin, Sadie and Brooke.
Me, Mom and Jessica arriving at the Virden Cemetery
Calie, Brooke, Karen, Emily and Shannon singing "The Old Virden Road". It was gorgeous.
Marvin Jones gave a wonderful tribute to Dad.
Mom and Me at the cemetery.
Beautiful pecan casket.
Max and Jeanie were privileged to bring Dad to the Virden Cemetery. They took him for one last ride around his barn and corrals as Jeanie lectured him about what a hard worker he had been all his life. He was a little late arriving for his own burial - but oh well - it wouldn't start without him!
What this life's all about - Eternal Families.
I'll tell the story with pictures:
Charles McKay Clouse - August 15, 1928 - June 26, 2009
Display table of Dad's things that were important to him.
Dad's saddle, branding irons, and brand
Mom and her wonderful friend Jayne
John, Nyla, Mom and I watching Jeanie add one last touch of oil to Dad's hair.
AC, Shara and Tawnya
Logan, Lucas, Jed and Kody
Lifesavers or Certs were one of Dad's favorites to share with his grandkids
Shara, Tawnya, Landon, Jed and Jessica
Shara giving Grandma a love
Jeanie/Sharin and Kent/Karin (just like old times!)
All except 5 of the Clouse GrandkidsMark and Carole Nicholas Family - July 2, 2009 (except Reese & Abby)
Marsha's cute little girls - Erin, Sadie and Brooke.
Me, Mom and Jessica arriving at the Virden Cemetery
Calie, Brooke, Karen, Emily and Shannon singing "The Old Virden Road". It was gorgeous.
Marvin Jones gave a wonderful tribute to Dad.
Mom and Me at the cemetery.
Beautiful pecan casket.
Max and Jeanie were privileged to bring Dad to the Virden Cemetery. They took him for one last ride around his barn and corrals as Jeanie lectured him about what a hard worker he had been all his life. He was a little late arriving for his own burial - but oh well - it wouldn't start without him!
What this life's all about - Eternal Families. 
4 comments:
Beautiful post. It's so nice to see all of those wonderful pictures of Grandpa's funeral.
Thanks for sharing the pic's with us. I am so glad you were right there for your mom. SHe looked so beautiful, almost a relief look on her face. I think she knew that your dad was ready to go. Looking forward to that big hug.....luv you DEB
It was such a nice day for Grandpa and his family. So glad you could stay to help out grandma. We can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks again!
Carole
I'm so sorry I am the worst checker of blogs ever. I finally had a moment today to catch up. How are you doing? I wish I could do something for you. I just feel so bad I didn't know, I would have called.
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