A Tribute to an Unforgettable Grandpa Great

(in respect for k.bugs bday this post is late)
Yesterday (Sept. 17) a great man passed on to a more beautiful place to serve in a higher way with our Heavenly Father.

This man was IS incredible.  He had such a love for service and hard work.  Justin has told me many stories of Grandma tryin to protect the grandkids from  overwork and Grandpa (after he is out of ear range, he is smart  :)  ) saying "work won't hurt you".
I wish I had a picture of his Smile, he didn't just smile with his mouth he smiled with his entire face. His eyes would squint shut, nose wrinkle and shoulders shrug up it was my favorite.  He loved the Gospel he loved his family and loved the opportunity to just play cards with whoever might be visiting that day.
Even in these last days when we all know he was feeling his worst he worried about Grams being taken care of. He loved all of his grandchildren even in his last days in the hospital he made sure he got to hold the newest addition to his family, and posed for this picture. He is a man of Honor a man of Service a man of Love and he will be greatly missed and greatly remembered forever in this family.
Thank you Grandpa Great for the great Heritage you have set, for the wonderful man you helped my husband to become.  Especially for always making me feel like part of the family from the beginning.  It was a pleasure knowing and loving you here on earth.  I can't wait to play cards with you again some day.....We won't let Grams cheat and look at all of yours.  Love you always.