more love for Uncle Gerry

I know I already bid farewell to my beloved uncle, but I wanted to post some pics of the day.

 As sad as we all were, it was such a beautiful day, in every way.

(many thanks to Shannon Grogan for sharing some of her photos with me!)

My most favorite photo of all... my sweet Aunt Jeanne accepting my uncle's flag... so touching.

My cousin Robbe is on her left, and Jenny is on her right (Shell's brother & sister).

Misty (one of Shell's daughters), me, and Shell :)

Me and my precious Aunt Jeanne - I sooo love this photo :)

(Shell's husband John took this pic for me - thank you John!)

 Shell was in charge of her dad's display - she did an AMAZING job!!!

 xoxoxo

(my Uncle Gerry taped life together with duct tape, hehe)

Most of the adult family members that could be rounded up..... several kids too.

My Aunt Jeanne & Uncle Gerry had 5 kids, 21 grandkids, and 27 great-grandkids -

quite a legacy of love :)

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My brother Ric wrote a very sweet and heartfelt article in honor of Uncle Gerry.....

if you'd like to read it, click -----> HERE <----- especially if you're a motorbike/car fan :)

fare thee well

Today is Monday (my Davy's 21st birthday!) and you don't know this, but I'm driving home today.

I left for Utah last week to be with my beloved Shell, and to attend her father's funeral services.

My wonderful, jovial Uncle Gerry passed away unexpectedly, and of course we are all so sad :(

He was always so fun, so good to everyone, so loving to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

My own boys grew up hearing him talk to them like Donald Duck - a favorite memory of ours :)

He was loved by all who knew him, and will be missed by every one of us, always. 

Here he is at a party several years ago with my lovely Aunt Jeanne, whom I adore. 

Here they are at Shell's 50th birthday fiesta, looking like the darling couple they always were.

I will always be grateful for all the love he showed to our family - what a wonderful man.

He went above and beyond for my parents especially - even at times when they weren't so lovable :/

I don't know what we would have done without Gerry - and Jeanne! 

(and he looks so handsome with that gotee!) Aw, I love you so much Uncle Gerry!

You will be in my heart always, always, always :)

xoxo