Monday...

Where are we today ?

New Hamburg Ontario

      After yesterday had a good sleep to rest our tired bones. A few things done early and then picked up Suzie's Dad to head to the church for 9:30 this morning. The interment at 10 am and Celebration of Beatties' life at 11:00 am. Some wonderful prayers and stories told by a grandson and granddaughter and a niece and nephew, always remembering the great meals she whipped up, her vibrant personality and the smiles on her face. Plus Pastor Wanda has known the family all her life and knows the family well.
       This was followed by a wonderful luncheon put on in the basement for close to 200 people put on by the church ladies.
       Now she may rest in peace and be in a better, place. Yes she was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by them all as well. We all have some wonderful memories of this wonderful woman, that I have had the pleasure of knowing for the last 26 years.
       We have a few loose ends to tie up before we head back south March 11th.
       Thanks for stopping by again, and for all your kind comments.

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We made it through a very long day, getting things wrapped up.

Where are we today ?

New Hamburg Ontario

        Got up early put together the breakfast casserole for 30 people for brunch here. Whipped into town for a few things. Back here went to the 10 am church service then the casserole ready for 11:30. Everyone feed then the funeral home for 1: PM visitation started at 1:45 and was finally done by 5:15. We had a catered roast beef dinner down stairs and for the family. Visitation again started at 6:45 until 9 pm,  then we packed up and back here about 10 pm. a little over 500 visitors signed the register was non stop line up. Beatrice and Levi were very popular people in the community.
        Time to relax for a bit and hit the hay. Back at it again tomorrow morning for the service.
        Thanks for stopping in and was so nice to see some of my family and a some camping friends as well stop by as well.

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We back in New Hamburg and will have a few very busy days.

Where are we today ?

New Hamburg Ontario

         Our flight home yesterday we smooth, depart Yuma 11:30 am arrive Phoenix 12:23, deprat Phoenix 1:15 pm Arrive Chicago 5:47pm depart to Kitchener  7:29 arrive  9:57 Local time (7:57 arizona time)

Yuma airport parking under solar panels

out Plane from Yuma

nice small airport

        The views of  the fields and the desert from the air is amazing !

round fields

Our Shadow coming unto Phoenix

on top of the clouds
coming into Chicago

Leaving Chicago

Just before landing in Kitchener

      We arrived in Kitchener just before 10 am cleared customs grabbed our bags and Brother in Law  Ross picked us up and took us to Suzie's brother's place to crash for the night.
       Sat morning up early picked and extra vehicle that Ross and Rose had that we can use while here. Then on the go all day Suzie and I mostly in different directions until 4:30 supper with her Dad and Ross and Rose then Visitation at the home for an hour  until 7 pm. then time to put our feet up and call it a day.
        The next 2 will be busier, so you may not hear much from us.
        Thank you all for stopping by and appreciate all your condolences, and prayers.

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Rest in peace Beatrice Kuepfer, Suzie's Mom.

Where are we today ?

Pilot Knob Resort

        We are saddened today with the news of the passing of Suzie's mother Beattie Kuepfer about 8 am Ontario time at Nithview Retirement Community after a lengthy illness and many health issues. It was not  unexpected but we had hoped to make it there before she passed.
        This picture below was taken at a family gathering last August I believe, she looked pretty good then and was pretty spry. Suzie spent a lot of time with her mom before we headed south.
        Her Mom was an amazing woman and everyone loved her and will miss her greatly.

Beatrice (Beattie) Kuepfer

        We are flying out of Yuma tomorrow morning and will arrive back in New Hamburg late tomorrow night for a couple weeks. Most of the family was by her side so she was not alone.
        No details are available yet. That will come in a few days.
        The rest of our day was a blur and insignificant.
        We are doing as well as can be expected and will get through this tough time with family and friends.

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