Friday, January 22, 2010

JENNY'S PHOTOS AND NOTE: LILA'S FUNERAL



FROM JENNY,

Although we all gathered in sadness to give tribute to an amazing woman, we were able to find laughter through the tears. Grandma Lila would have been proud of the way her family came together, and told great stories and ate good food. She will be greatly missed. Here are a few pictures taken throughout the week after her passing. Emma was able to finally meet her Great Great Grandfather, which Grandma Lila would have been so happy about. In my heart, I truly believe that Grandma is now enjoying afternoon card games with Great Grandma Lassey, and eating WHATEVER she wants. I know in my heart that she is filled with love and laughter and surrounded by those that she has missed for so many years. May she rest in peace. I can't wait to join her someday.

With love,

Jenny


TAKEN FROM THE NOTES USED FOR MAUREEN'S EULOGY AT THE FUNERAL

Lila's greatest virtue was her love of her family--her parents, siblings, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. From what I hear her love of family was followed closely by love of garage sales!

Lila was loyal to her family and her greatest joy was family gatherings and time with her family. She inspired loyalty in her family. She was a mother who raised a family that has modeled her behavior. They are wonderful people who are kind to others as she was.

Lila loved family history. As an example, she read dad's memoirs with a magnifying glass. She loved to read copies of the lasseyclan blog that were sent to her every month or more often.

She love to share her stories of the family history. I remember my trips to Miles City, and Lila sharing stories that were not the one's written down!

She loved to read, and especially loved socializing over card games.

Despite her many health issues, she was always sharp, and always kept track of everything going on.

Dad shared a fond memory of Lila traveling with Ron and Mavis to Arizona to visit them, and how she enjoyed other travel, like to Hawaii with Grandpa and Grandma Lassey.

Lila was a good-hearted person who treated people well, and was always kind.


EN ROUTE BACK TO TUCSON

Our return trip to Tucson has been slowed a bit by the bad weather moving east from the California storms. However, we have enjoyed talking about both the sadness of Lila's death, and the pleasure of seeing all the family at Dad's house after the funeral. As Jenny said, there was lots of fun and laughter that Lila would have thoroughly enjoyed. She would surely be pleased at the big and joyous family gathering!

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