The gathering at the Ola Hall to celebrate Bear's life was attended by well over 200 of Bear's friends and family. The Ola Ladies Club took care of all the preparations, and many friends and neighbors brought a wide variety of good things to eat. Ellen memorialized Bear in a loving way that we could all relate to, allowing each of us to remember him in our own way.
Ellen remarked that Bear always said, "It's not a party without balloons". In recognition of this, Ellen had 71 helium balloons for the family to release in Bear's honor. After the meal, we all went outside to watch Ellen and her family release the balloons. It was a touching conclusion to a wonderful get together.
We will miss you, Bear.
The loss of a "Best Friend", and a husband all at the same time seems unfair. The peace and relief of knowing God has indeed taken care of my "Best Friend" and husband is what makes it all OK. There are no words to express to the Community of friends that supported our family yesterday. The legecy to our Grandchildren about how their Grandpa was appreciated is planted forever. Thank you my FRIENDS. I trust each of our lives have been enriched by knowing my husband. He left a large footprint.
ReplyDeleteMy Deepest Sympathy, Ellen.. Bear was a great man, and I know you will miss him.. I think of you guys often..
ReplyDeleteJust finished looking at Alan's pictures on this website.. Brings back alot of good memories..
Ola and it's family will always be special to me..
Audrey Boyd