Goodbyes are not forever
As I sit and think about the loss of my Grandpa this past week I am comforted in knowing that goodbyes are not forever. My amazing Grandpa passed away on Monday. He was someone I have admired my entire life. Grandpa was an incredible person, he was a WWII veteran, an active temple worker at the SLC Temple and most importantly a loving family man.
I had the honor of reading the obituary at the funeral, it reads:
I had the honor of reading the obituary at the funeral, it reads:
James (Bud) Young 1925 ~ 2009
"We love you and will miss you until we meet again" Our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grand-father, James (Bud) Young, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2009. He was born in Ophir, Utah on February 12, 1925 to James Edwin and Gladys Davie Young. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Jonsson Young and their children: (Sharon) Young, Frances (Robert) Ripley, David J. (Joann) Young, 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and sisters Georgia Skinner, Helen Allred and Betty Higgins. Preceded in death by son, G. Allen Young, granddaughter Christy Young and an infant brother. Bud and Mary Ann were married June 21, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1962 their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He attended grade schools in Ophir, Utah and Nelson, Nevada. He attended Tooele High School and left early to serve honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater, as part of a combat engineering outfit. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on Utah beach. In 2006 he received his high school diploma (class of 1943). His church service started with the Boy Scouts. He served in both Elder and High Priest Quorum Presidencies. James and Mary were called to serve a Stake Mission. James enjoyed serving for many years in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a faithful steward over his home teaching families for many years.
The funeral services were really nice and the speakers had a lot of wonderful things to say to give comfort and to share their experiences they've had with Grandpa. My Grandpa also had military honors at the grave site which included a gun salute and taps played on the trumpet. "We love you and will miss you until we meet again" Our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grand-father, James (Bud) Young, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2009. He was born in Ophir, Utah on February 12, 1925 to James Edwin and Gladys Davie Young. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Jonsson Young and their children: (Sharon) Young, Frances (Robert) Ripley, David J. (Joann) Young, 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and sisters Georgia Skinner, Helen Allred and Betty Higgins. Preceded in death by son, G. Allen Young, granddaughter Christy Young and an infant brother. Bud and Mary Ann were married June 21, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1962 their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He attended grade schools in Ophir, Utah and Nelson, Nevada. He attended Tooele High School and left early to serve honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater, as part of a combat engineering outfit. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France on Utah beach. In 2006 he received his high school diploma (class of 1943). His church service started with the Boy Scouts. He served in both Elder and High Priest Quorum Presidencies. James and Mary were called to serve a Stake Mission. James enjoyed serving for many years in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a faithful steward over his home teaching families for many years.
(Picture of Grandma & Grandpa taken a 'few' years ago)
Grandfathers are fathers, who are grand,
Restoring the sense that our most precious things
Are those that do not change much over time.
No love of childhood is more sublime,
Demanding little, giving on demand,
Far more inclined than most to grant the wings
Allowing us to reach enchanted lands.
Though grandfathers must serve as second fathers,
Helping out with young and restless hearts,
Each has all the patience wisdom brings,
Remembering our passions more than others,
Soothing us with old and well-honed arts!
(by: Nicholas Gordon)
posted by mandamike at
3:26 PM
5 Comments:
My sympathies to you! Also, I have several good preschools, but they are all up here by me in the PG AF area.
That was a beautiful tribute Amanda. Grandpas are wonderful people!! It is so comforting to know that you will see him again!
Thanks Amanda, That was a beautiful post about Grandpa.
So sorry about your grandpa...
Hope all is going well:)
That's beautiful, Amanda. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time! I remember meeting him at Lilly's birthday, and he was a sweet man.
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