Fern's Funeral

 

I know it's been a week since Fern's funeral but I wanted to post about it.  The viewing was held Friday evening.   Many friends from Grantsville came to visit.  There were so many in our ward (and stake) that truly loved Fern.  She brought joy to many people....even in her feeble state!  We received many cards and well wishes from so many thoughtful people.  That truly means a lot to our family!  The viewing went well.  Sasturday morning was another short viewing and the funeral.  This was attended by many of her posterity.  Of all 59 of her grandchildren only five were unable to make it.  Four of them are serving full time missions at this time. 

 

(Part of our family at the viewing.  The other kids dissappeared:(

 

The service was very beautiful!  The family prayer was given by Brad Phelps. 

The program went as follows:

 

Opening Hymn:  "Love at Home

Invocation:  Hal Phelps

Life Sketch:  Karen Hone

Tribute:  Darla Allen

Musical Number:  "Far Away in Illinois" sung by her children

Speaker:  Dee Ann Allen

Speaker:  Kathy Baker

Musical Number:  "Dearest Children God is Near You" sung by her grandchildren

Remarks:  John Beckett (friend and former Bishop)

Remarks:  Rick Phelps

Remarks:  Elder Steven Allen

Closing Hymn:  "Be Still My Soul"

Benediction:  Darla Allen

 

The funeral was such a wonderful tribute to Fern.  She lived a very difficult life but her children meant everything to her so she did what she had to.  Their life was made better because of her many sacrifices.  She taught them the gospel and overall she wanted to have an eternal family and she ever worked to that end.

 

The Pallbearers were the oldest grandsons from each family.

Wade Hone

Brian Gordon

Brandon Phelps

Nathan Phelps

Ben Allen

Kaleb Phelps

Adam Allen

Mark Baker

Skylar Phelps

 

The Honorary Pallbearers were all of her other grandsons,  nineteen in all. 

 

The dedication of the grave was given by Brenton Phelps.

 

Fern's children and their spouses

 

 

All of Fern's living children from oldest to youngest

 

 

Fern's grandchildren (we're missing quite a few in this picture)

After the dedication of the grave we went back to the church for a nice luncheon prepared by the sisters of the Deseret Peak Ward.  It was wonderful! 

Thanks to all who have showed us much love during this difficult time. 
I have thought many times this past week of Fern and she is already greatly missed!