Family gather's in Maryland

All of our 7children, 2 spouses,
three great grand-daughters, and
Duane's two sons were able
to come to Maryland for their
grandpa's funeral, November 8th.











Duane walks with Joe, Dave, John,
Matt, Chris, and Jeremy.











Andy and Ben lead the boys to the graveside











Chelsea and Annika just could
not understand why Poopsie
[great grandpa]
would not wake up.

This was a bitter-sweet experience.
Bitter-to say good bye and sweet to
have the family together and share
memories of my dad.















Each evening we gathered at Duane and
Ilene's home. Chelsea and Annika loved
playing dress up in Aunt Ilene's play clothes.

Thanksgiving

John's family have a new dining set
they were able to enjoy their Thanksgiving
Dinner around.











Dave's family met up with the rest of the
group to see the Temple Lights in Salt Lake.












Marylyn, Andy and Annika drove with
family to Salt Lake City where they were
able to spend time with the Bjorn's and
some of the Merrill's











Matt's family drove to Utah to spend
Thanksgiving with Joe's family and visit
the Dougall's. Alyssa, Miranda, Christa,
Megan, Ben-jamin, and Jenna











Daniel and Nate were busy helping
prepare for the meal.











Ruth's family came down from CT to
Maryland and brought their Wii game.
Here is Duane's son, Chris, and Aunt
Dale boxing.