Evening Dinner and Memory Share

 How wonderful, as mom arranged to have the community center and had a meal prepared for everyone who came from out of town.  There were some special memorabilia and people had a chance to tell stories and memories in a more intimate setting. 

Delightful to get to share in dad's live and spend time together with cousins, family, and friends. 

Whoops

 When we arrived for the graveside service, there was a bit of a glitch.  The engraver put the death year on the wrong side of the tombstone.  :)  

Thankfully, some black tape (temporary) and a replacement in the coming days will work.  We decided not to tell mom right away, as she presumed the black tape was just because she was still alive.  We couldn't resist, though, taking a picture for posterity.

Graveside Service

 Many thanks to Steve Wood, who led the graveside service.  It was a bit chilly and rainy - typical for a February in Oregon - and a meaningful way to scatter some of dad's ashes (with others waiting for Yosemite and possibly Shangri-La lake). 

Dad's Service - Video

 So incredible that we were able to get a high-quality video of the service, thanks to the generosity of the Christian Church.  

Here is the full video - what a legacy.

Dad's Service

 With NFC under construction and a hole in the roof, it was so gracious of the Christian Church to host the memorial service for dad.  What an absolute gift to the community. 

 Tasha put together the slide show with pictures - and it was a beautiful setting to remember a life of service to God.

 

Forensics in KL

 Congratulations to Gabi!  She made finals in Original Oratory for SEA Forensics!  What a huge accomplishment. 

Reunited with Mom

 Wonderful to arrive in Portland from Tokyo and get to see mom again.  It has been just over a month - and seems like a different world with dad now gone. 

Returning for Dad's Memorial Service

It is back to the US - for dad's memorial service.  Hope it will be a great celebration of life.  

One of the perks of having flown so much is now having "Gold Medallion Status" and access to the lounges.  Free food and more spacious waiting areas - above in KL - and below in Tokyo (I think) - though I had a weird connection in both Incheon and then Tokyo. 

 

Season 2 Awards Ceremony

 What a great event for Reeve as part of the Season 2 sports celebration - 4 year IASAS is quite an honor as well as some plaudits from the basketball season.