Dear Grandma Daisy

We knew it was coming but you can just never be prepared.  Grandma Daisy passed away at 101 on St. Patrick's  Day morning.  Her health has declined over the years and we knew it was a matter of time.  But I am still sad.

I do have very fond memories of Grandma.  When I was young, I loved when she sewed outfits for me.  She was a very skilled seamstress and I loved things she made for me.   We always spent Christmas Eve with her and the family.  She would make the house smell absolutely fantastic with dinner (she was an excellent cook) and we would surround each other with love of family.  I used to go down and help her with cleaning.  Once chores were done, we would go shopping at Keith O' Brian.  She loved to travel and took many fun trips in their camper and trailer.  We often went camping with her and Grandpa.  They both loved the Audubon society.  They also knew all kinds of wild flowers.  As she grew older, I always loved to visit her in Southern Utah.  We would go out to eat or have a picnic.  All those memories are very precious to me.  I know she knew I loved her very much.

I will never do her fried chicken or meatballs and gravy justice.  But that doesn't mean I won't try.  I don't know if there is a heaven or not but if there is, I know she is with Grandpa and loving being back together after all these years.  She was an amazing woman.  I hope I can carry on her legacy and fond memories and share them with my family.

Here are some of my favorite photos of Grandma.  Past and present.

1934

1971

2015

June 2017