A Bittersweet Goodbye

Monday January 12, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. the Chard Family met at the Funeral home for a Family Prayer.  My Uncle Steve Chard gave the Prayer just after we all said our goodbyes to my grandmother.  It was quite the bittersweet moment for all of us.  Knowing where she is and that she is with my grandpa again, but also sad because she will be missed.  The Funeral service was very well done.  My cousin Jana Ficket Lewis gave a talk and did a fabulous job.  It was fun to remember the many wonderful moments we had with my grandma. 

After the service we drove to Kaysville, Utah to the burial ground.  My dad dedicated the grave site for my grandma.  

People gathering around the burial site.  

The path to the site.

My Aunt Cindy is my dad's sister.  She is here with her husband Dale and my cousin Kolton.

The Pallbearers ready to take my grandma to the site.

My Uncle Terry is my dad's oldest brother. 

People lining up.  Here is my mom's mother, father and some of her sisters to support us all

My wonderful parents Blake and Sheila Chard.  Aren't they just adorable, I love them SO much

Pallbearers bringing my grandma 

My oldest brother Tony on the left and my brother David on the right

The casket it absolutely gorgeous and reminds me of my grandparents.

My brother David and his cute wife Deborah

My uncle Mike, the youngest son of my grandma. To the left is his son Chris and to the right is his daughter Lindsay.

My father just dedicated the grave

My aunts, uncles and cousins

My dad and his brother Mike

Me and my handsome brother David.

My Grandma Chard and Grandpa Chard's head stone

A close up showing a picture of them

My adorable nieces Zoey and Aimee

Zoey is such a doll.  I just want to squeeze her.

Me and my cute cousin Jinelle Chard

My Cousin Becky and her son

My cousin Jinelle and my aunt Linda 

My sister's daughter McKenna and Tony's daughter Aimee

My Aunt Carol. She is the oldest of 8 kids!!  Then there is my sister-in-law Anissa and my brother Nick.

My Uncle Kent Chard's grave stone.  He died before I was able to know him.  

The scenery from the grave site

Everyone getting to leave

My cousin Brandon and his cute son

After the dedication of the grave site we all headed to my aunts church for a luncheon.