Monday, May 17, 2010

Uncle Byron's Funeral

My uncle Byron passed away last thursday, May 13th.  He was 64 years old.  He has been in the hospital for the past 6 weeks with bowel obstruction and then his kidneys were failing.  We had his Funeral today, starting at 9 am with a private viewing for just the family and then we headed up the city cemetary in Salt Lake for the Graveside service at 11 am.  My brother flew in from Texas and all the rest of the family where there, including cousins from the Evans side and Bollinger side.  There were also the caregivers for Medallion Manor there.  My dad gave a short tribute to his only brother and Erika played her violin at the end.  Of course she did an awesome job and played my dad's favorite song "I am a Child of God."  We all went to the Training Table for lunch afterwards.  It was a great day to be with family on the joyous occasion of Byron's reunion with his parents.  He will be missed, but we know that he is happy and has no pain or suffering.  WE LOVE YOU BYRON!!!