I think the heaviest snowfall this winter happened today. Many schools have been closed in the last week, so the roads were crazy, slippery, and many folks were not able to make it to the funeral. However, there were others that braved the weather to make it. My two bosses from work came (thanks Craig and Brian). Also, three others came from Safeway (thanks Bill, Lori and Becky who came all the way from Newport). Yes, I know my sister came all that way too, but it truly meant a lot that a friend of mine came who had never even met my dad. Jessie, my buddy from the last 30+ years sang at the funeral (thanks Jessie!) She has known my family since she came to our house in Kindergarten for a carrot farm tour. She thought it was unfair that I got to get off the bus at the carrot farm and she had to go back to the school. Then in 3rd grade, she became a regular fixture at our house after school (along with her sister Melissa) as they waited for their mom to get off work. Don Sanborn gave the eulogy and did a wonderful job. His wife, Julie, played the piano. Pauline Quick played the organ. Uncle Keith Steele gave the closing remarks. Dad's sister Lenora and husband Skip came over from Bellingham to be there. It was a wonderful service. Afterward we headed to the cemetary in the snow. Thankfully Bob Thompson offered to drive us in his truck as our car would never have made it up the snowy (and unplowed) roads to Orchard Prairie Cemetary. This day as well as the days preceeding and following have truly shown me the loving hands of God as many have shared their kindness with me and my family.
