Grandpa

So this week my cute grandpa passed away. I just wanted to blog a little about what I loved about him. And the things that I remember about him through my life.



I am putting together a video of Grandpa's life. And going through these photos I have enjoyed seeing him before I even knew him. He had such personality. One of the things I love the most is his love for his mom (Susannah). You can just see it in the photos with the two of them. I would have loved to see them interact with each other.

Now for my memories. I don't have any specific stories just some general memories. You know my memory.

The first memory I have of Grandpa is his great love of fishing. I don't know of a time visiting them that he didn't go fishing. Or speak of fishing. He loved to share that passion with those around him as well.


I remember going to Grandpas work a few times as a young child. I have grown to love the smell of motor oil and garages because of him. Grandpa was always such a hard worker. Not only on the job but at home as well.

He was an excellent farmer. I remember him going out to work in his field. Even when he was older and couldn't work the big field we would go to a smaller garden that he was growing crops in.

Then there was the tractor. I have very vague memories of riding on it with Grandpa.


He would also get up early every time we would come up to visit and make a wonderful breakfast. Eggs, bacon, and pancakes. We never went hungry.


I don't remember Grandpa ever being all that talkative. But the one thing I do remember and will miss the most is his smile. He always had a warm greeting for you when you saw him.

Grandpa was very dear to us all and will be missed.