Pots Of Gold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We usually plant red flowers in the pots out front each spring, but in honor of Mom this year we went with yellow.

Memorial IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Again, despite circumstances, it was nice to see people. Especially Uncle Mick (standing next to Dad) who we don't get to spend nearly enough time with.

Memorial III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We set up an array of Mom's quilts for people to see, as well as putting out some of our vacation books and other things. We had a slideshow of pictures through her life going on the wall as well. An officiant named Hubert came and did the memorial for us, he did an amazing job.

Memorial II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The funeral home provided a book for people to sign.

Memorial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today we had Mom's memorial, or celebration of life as it was called. It's still surreal to me that she's gone, or at least gone from this material plane. Like the world should have drastically altered to accommodate her loss, but it just keeps going on like normal.

Family V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And one just for fun, Steve and Megan in the process of picture taking.

Family IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me, Payton, Lonnie, Dad, Megan, Steve and Jenni.

Family III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mari, Payton, Lonnie, Dad, Megan, Steve and Jenni.

Family II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payton, Lonnie, Dad and Mari.

Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gathering today for Mom's memorial. It's really good to see everyone, even if the circumstances are not what we'd want. Payton, Lonnie, me and Mari.

Wedding Reminisce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we go through old pictures looking for memories of Mom, we've come across a lot of events. Here's a fun blast from the past, Mari and I's wedding day. With Mom, Dad, and Grampa Woody.

Moonshot

I found this picture from NASA's picture of the day site captivating. It was taken 50 years ago, on April 20th 1972. That these guys went to the moon on this equipment is amazing.

Apollo 16's lunar module Orion touched down on the Moon's near side in the south-central Descartes Highlands. This panoramic view puts the lunar module in the distance toward the left. Their electric lunar roving vehicle in the foreground, Duke is operating the camera while Young aims the high gain communications antenna skyward, toward planet Earth.

Mom's Laugh

 

 

 

Mari took this precious video. We've watched it about a hundred times. Her voice, her smile, her laugh. Priceless.

Susan Claire Greer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mom's obituary posted in the Tennessean today.

Chalk Cheer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids across the street drew this for Dad to cheer him up. As I've mentioned his cul-de-sac has been extremely kind through the whole week.

Australian Cowboy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even in grief, life goes on and we find things to laugh and be happy about. As we went through things at Dad's house we found this old hat of his from Australia and he was kind enough to model it.

0 for 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were supposed to have Mom's memorial this coming Wednesday, but COVID has reared it's ugly head. First Steve wasn't feeling good and tested positive, now so have Jenni and Megan. So the memorial has been put off for now and we're doing our best to get through the outbreak. So far Mari, Dad and I are in the clear.

Lilies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautiful bouquet of lilies from Casie and John are among several floral arrangements that have arrived for Mom.

Mom Memories 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another image from the newspaper article.

Mom Memories 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We often joked about Mom's posh upbringing, especially when it came to her not using her fingers to eat. This was highlighted by her having the first princess phone ever installed in Oakland. Such an honor it even made the newspaper. Here's a photo from the newspaper shoot.

Mom Memories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going through pictures, reminiscing. California Mom and Dad looking cool standing in front of their little convertible Alpha Romeo.

Loonyphant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bittersweet. Dad gave us Mom's favorite hat and the stuffed elephant mom named Ellie. Mari got it for her to hug in the hospital. They are a permanent duo in their spot in our house.

Neighborhood Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dad's neighbors have all ben very kind. Coming over to check on him, bring him food. They called mom and dad the official grandparents of the block. Heartwarming to see how loved mom is. This meal courtesy of his neighbors.

All In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenni, Steve, and Megan flew right out to be with us in Tennessee. Having them here is a huge relief.

Last Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is not where I wanted to be today, I'd rather be at the hospital visiting my recovering mom. But life isn't always fair. The whole family is a mess at the moment, but the people here at Lakeside have been extremely kind.

My Mom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you might remember Mom had bladder cancer, which had been messing with her kidneys and caused a very serious hospital stint. She had to go back in for surgery today to get the cancer out. The sugery seemed to go well but as she was being taken back to the ICU, she crashed. Mom passed away this evening with Dad and I at her side.

Puzzling Behavior XVI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas is still coming together in this house! The puzzling continues.

WOTM

 

 

 

The first month free of cable. Wolf approved.

No Foolin'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cord cutting including upgrading to the latest router, and now we're all streaming. On the plus side we cut our bill in about half. We'll see how it goes!

Cutting The Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today we went down to Comcast and completely dropped cable TV.