My Grandpa Harper's Funeral

My Grandpa, Blaine Thomas Harper, died October 25, 2008. He was 76 years old. His funeral was November 1, 2008. He had several mini strokes and eventually his body wasn't able to function. We were all a little surprised how fast he died, but view it now as a blessing that he didn't have to suffer long or be in a nursing home. The funeral was very healing for me since my relationship with him hasn't been the best for several years. I wish I would have known what was happening to his brain and I would have reacted differently to several of our conversations. I do love him and will always have fond memories of what a great grandpa he was for most of my life. He was a hard worker. He had a lot of faith to come to Idaho and start farming. I can't imagine what courage that would have taken. The farm became a big success and was passed on to my dad and his brother. It has been a huge blessing in the lives of our families. It taught us all how to work hard and has given us a wonderful life style. Grandpa loved us and always wanted to teach us to Work Hard and Play Hard - Get it done and Have fun. He was full of little sayings like this. Anyway the funeral was great and it was good to see some much love and support from family and friends.

Grandpa and Grandma loved each other for 59 years!

This is at our family reunion last summer. Grandpa always loved to share his stories.

My dad was the oldest, then Gloria, Susie, Dennis, Marty (who died at age two), and Kathy
Nate and I with my sweet grandma

My brother Darin and his family

My Wonderful Dad placing his rose on the casket.

My boy Parker looking on.

Madi placing a flower.

Part of the family - there were two many of us to fit in one picture.
My beautiful mom and Ashley

My brother Nolan and his new baby girl, Grace, Thomas, and wife, Ashley.

Farming was Grandpa's great accomplishment. He loved it.

We will always love you Grandpa.