Richard's Burial

I'm far behind in posting this, but on April 6 we buried Richard's ashes.  Because he was cremated, the burial did not have to be immediate, so we waited until the headstone was completed.

It was a good day, befitting of Richard, where we shared memories, read one of his poems, and had a prayer of appreciation and a blessing of his burial spot. 

I was so glad that Tom and Lynn were able to be there, and after the service we siblings and spouses went to lunch.  I truly feel so blessed by the love we share in our family, and I'm so grateful for Mom and Dad for creating a home where that was possible. 

As we were leaving, we siblings had a brief moment of humor when we discussed if it would be appropriate to place a boiled raisin cupcake in his urn (they were his favorite).  Then reasonable minds prevailed, and we decided against it. 

Cheryl, his daughter reading one of his poems.

Back row.  Carol, Lynn (Gary's wife), Lynn (Tom's wife) Tom, Gary
Front Row:  Jan, Charlene, Greg, Cheryl

Cheryl, Carol (his first wife and mother of his children), and Jan

Me, Tom, and Charlene