In addition to Arta's beautiful written description of the moments we experienced this weekend saying goodbye to Shirley, I am adding photographs. It was a pleasure to be at the events celebrating her life and these are a few moments we shared together.
A picture of the chapel as the final prayer was being said for Shirley, at the end of the funeral service.
The grandchildren sang "I Am A Child Of God" during the chapel service.
The pallbearers performing their duties at the graveside.
The trombone players serenading those assembled.
Family at the graveside service.
Balloons were one of Shirley's favourite things and in her honour we launched them at her funeral, and watched them float into the heavenly clouds.
Saying goodbye with flowers.
We moved from the graveside back to the church where we talked, enjoyed stories, smelled beautiful flowers, ate, and enjoyed pictures of Shirley.
Wyona and Arta volunteered to have a family dinner in the evening. We enjoyed talking with family and talking about Shirley's life.
Flowers sent by famiy and friends that honoured Shirley's memory.
Hello Tonia,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tonia. The camera catches what can't be documented with words.
Your picture brought back many memories of Friday's service.
Arta
Tonia:
ReplyDeleteThank you Tonia for your thoughtfulness in taking such memorable pictures. I was particularly touched by your snap of Audra, of Ron placing flowers on the casket, and all the little grandchildren releasing balloons filled with helium that went up into the sky out of sight.
Uncle Kelvin
PS I loved your blogs about Egypt and other European tours
KTJ