My Grandpa Nelson

While we were on vacation in Wyoming, my moms dad, Dale O. Nelson passed away at the age of 88. Although we all have been expecting this as he has grown weaker from Parkinson's, it happened fast. My mom flew to Salt Lake to be with him and was able to spend his last 5 hours with him, along with her siblings and her mother.

My Grandpa lived a very long fulfilling life. He was a great example of health, strength, devotion, and love. He and my Grandma would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this fall. How blessed they were to have so many years together. After attending his funeral I have thought a lot about how many qualities of his he passed on not only to me, but to my siblings as well. He loved to run. He taught physical education and health education, which is what I majored in in college. I also inherited his dark skin (thanks grandpa).. I was a little nervous about taking Britton to the funeral, but he handled it well. I think it was a great learning experience. I will never forget watching Britton sing "I am a Child of God" my grandpas favorite song at the funeral with the other great grandchildren.

I only hope that I can live life to the fullest as my grandpa did. Thank you Grandpa for setting such a great example. I love you!!

The second picture is of Britton and his cousin Austin at the cemetery in front of the 1941 Hearses. The neat thing about the car is it was made the same year that my grandpa and grandma were married.