Ma, Mother, Nanaw, Sugar (our Grandmother!)
2/16/1916 - 10/5/2009
2/16/1916 - 10/5/2009
Nanaw finally got her final wish-
On 10/5/2009 about 2:30am, she passed peacefully from this world into the arms of our Heavenly Father. For the past several years, that has all she has been wanting to do.
On 10/10/2009, we all gathered to celebrate Nanaw's life in Fresno, CA. it was great to see family we haven't seen in years & to meet new spouses & their children.
There were tears but also the laughter at the joy Nanaw brought into our lives. We all have so many wonderful memories of her & it was neat to hear how she all touched us & helped to mold us who we are today. The incredible example that she set for us as a Christian...some big shoes to fill.
I love you Nanaw & miss you.
Thank you for the unconditional love you gave me.
Thank you for helping me with my love of baking.
Thank you for taking the time to do crafts with me.
Thank you for playing Aggravation, Flinch & Pit with us as much as we could ever want to!
And thank you for your amazing hot fudge recipe! :)
Finally Home by L.E. Singer
When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea,
Unknown waves before you roll;
At the end of doubt and peril is eternity,
Though fear and conflict seize your soul.
But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!
When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night,
O how lonely death can be;
At the end of this long tunnel is a shining light,
For death is swallowed up in victory!
But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!
PawPaw & Nanaw 25th wedding anniversary
Paul Rose, Nanaw & Freddie Ream
Michael playing Amazing Grace on the bagpipes
Paul Rose, Mike Rose
Greg Ream, Gary Ream
Karen Phillips, Darlene Ream
Most of the Rose/Ream Family. Some of the families had to leave early because of the very long drive back home, with little kids.
Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA
Nanaw & Lindsay, Nanaw & Matt
The birthday kids-Feb 16, Lindsay, Nanaw & Darren Ream
Nanaw & Karen in the LA Times!
Our last visit with Nanaw...I am SO grateful that God allowed us the chance to go see her one last time. She had not been doing well, but God blessed us with a wonderful visit with her.
I love you Nanaw! Until we meet again in Heaven...
