Grandpa Jack's funeral

We got up early on Friday, September 28th to drive to Union, OR for Jon's dad's funeral.  Jon, bless his heart, worked the night before and got in bed about 4:00 a.m.    We got up and left a little before 7.   In honor of his dad, Jon tied an apple box to the top of the van.   Jack always travelled with apple boxes tied to the top of the station wagon.  

 

We made it to Union by mid-afternoon (after a long stop in Boise to buy cheese).    It was great to see all of Jon's family.  Diane (Jon's mom) was amazing through it all.   Joyce Baxter (Jon's aunt) and her daughters & daughter-in-laws, fed us all dinner.  They made delicious soup and homemade bread.

Unfortunately, Hailey threw up an hour or so after we put her to bed, so we were really nervous on Saturday about her throwing up during the funeral.  Thankfully, she didn't!

Tom did a great job putting together displays of Jack's things from World War II, serving a mission in Brazil,  living in Hawaii & his family things.

The kids held up really well.  Emily, Lindsey & Kate cried quite a bit during the funeral and graveside service.  Jon and I cried as well.  

The funeral was wonderful!   Jon's siblings (those that wanted to) each said things they had learned from their dad and qualities that he exemplified.  Jon talked about his work ethic and how he always treated his wife with the utmost respect & love.  

Jack's 6 sons (Bob, Bill, Paul, David, Jon & Tom) were the pallbearers.    We were greeted at the Union Cemetary by navy personnel.

 One last salute to a fellow navy man!

 

 Saluting Diane

 

The pallbearers putting their corsages on the casket.

 

 

 Diane and her 10 kids

 

 Adding the grandchildren.....all 24 were there except Genny.  (They have 25 grandchildren, but Michael preceded Jack in death.  They also currently have 13 great-grandchildren.  2 of them were there).

 Our family

 The Johnston family

 I thought this was a sweet  picture of David helping Diane.

 

The Bob & Debbie Bowen Family (minus Genny)

 



 Anne & her kids (and Jay)  (I'm not quite sure why he was in the picture.  He's a good family friend).

 

Hailey was very ready to go home by the end.

 

 

How grateful each of us are for Jack's life.  What a great man of integrity, frugality, industry, hard work, love, devotion, faithfulness, patience and charity.