The H & K Brand.... How he helped us grow!
Dad (Ken) Kirkbride died on March 28th. We held his memorial service on April 1st. The burial was resplendent with a Spring blizzard... Dad would have loved it.... complete with horizontal snow and thunder and lightening in all the right places to emphasize the Scriptures being read. The memorial which followed was complete with his three sons speaking, Abby reading Scripture, a slide show of his life and my two songs. Rev. Trudy talked of the many "Ken-isms" that he used.
A fine honor and tribute to a wonderful man....
Notables:
* The thunder and lightening at the graveside
* The 400 people who attended the memorial despite the storm
* The strong and genuine words of tribute and honor extended to the family
* The grandchildren who played with abandon at the reception... life goes on
* The legacy of family present this day
* Dad's beloved Torrington Livestock jacket front and center * H & K Brand floral arrangement
* BEEF, of course, for lunch complete with his favorite ICE CREAM SUNDAES
* The sunset as we drove home where it seemed God was saying "He's home now with me..."
The Memorial Service
His Favorite Coat
Great Grands Abound....
Pictures from all Stages of His Life at the Reception
His Favorite... Ice Cream Sundaes....
BEEF, of Course!
Nonetheless.... it is so very hard to let go....
2 comments:
Thanks so much for these pictures! It helps it seem more real. I especially liked to see the front of the church with Grandpa's Torrington Livestock Co. coat on display. It looks like a fitting send off for him.
Where did you take that picture of the sunset? On the overpass coming from Uncle Jon's house?
Well Lynn, you DID capture the essence of a memorable day - Very nice! Thank you so much for recording this (and so many more events)for posterity. Right now it's still so fresh and special to remember our wonderful Dad Kirkbride - what a legacy.
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