Great Grandma Webster

Dan's Webster Grandma (Great-Grandma to McKenna and Ben) Norma Christensen "Chris" Webster, passed away on July 8th.  It was very much expected.  She had been struggling with her health for quite some time.  We're so glad she's not suffering anymore!   She 88 years old.  Some words from Dan's mom's blog post about it:

"It was a sweet passing, as in, Grandpa was with her, holding her hand, when she just shut her eyes and went to sleep.  They were able to have a conversation for about a 45 minutes.  Grandpa talked while Grandma responded with her eyes.  You'd have a hard time finding any couple who loved each other more! They were STILL so sweet and mushy!" 

Funeral services were up in Mantua, Utah on July 12th.

Dan's dad and three aunts spoke, the great grandkiddies sang, Dan's Grandfather Nelson spoke and I was humbled and honored to be asked to sing the closing song.  My mom was in town (on their way to Chile), so she played the piano so other piano playing family members could enjoy the services.  I almost forgot to mention one of McKenna's sweet remarks when she saw Grandma in her coffin during the viewing.  I picked her up so she was tall enough to see and she said, "She's in a golden bed mama."  This girls loves her fairy tales.  :)  She kept asking to "go close" to her all during the viewing as well.  I learned so many new things about Grandma Webster, one being that while growing up she could rip an apple in half with her bare hands...AMAZING! Second, Dan's Webster and Nelson Grandparents were friends long before Dan's parents got married.  Here's a little "proof."  Both of Dan's grandmothers are on the same yearbook page from their time at the U.  Grandma Webster is third row down, second one in.  Grandmother Nelson (maiden name White) is the top right corner.  



















"All the available grandsons were the pall bearers.  It was awesome to see that wonderful priesthood power being so gentle and reverent for their grandma!  What a wonderful day, peaceful, calm and beautiful! The weather also happened to be a tender mercy of the day.  It rained while we were inside having the services. When we went to the cemetery it had stopped but stayed overcast and cooler.  The luncheon was at the Webster's Mantua home where it also stayed cloudy.  There were 50+ people there, which would have made things extra hot had the sun been out.  As soon as everyone left, the clouds parted and it became hot again! What a sweet and tender mercy!"  

I hope no one thinks it irreverent of me for taking so many pictures at the cemetery.

Some of the beautiful flowers!

Pall bearers

Placing their flowers on the casket. 

Sweet Grandpa Webster

Dan's dad just prior to dedicating the grave.

Grandpa with his three daughters.

What a special day it was to honor such an amazing woman!