A Kansas farmer, my Grandpa Joe died last week, and while I search for words and memories to share, my uncle, a columnist for the Duluth News Tribune, says it just like I would, if I was so eloquent.
You can read his column about Joe here: take a moment, really, to read a lovely and touching piece. Until I have some words, here are some favorite photos of my wonderful, gentle grandfather. Click on any of the photos to read in Flickr the stories that go with them...
![Me and Grandpa](http://static.flickr.com/81/247016183_aeba6aa0bf.jpg)
![Grandma and Grandpa on the porch](http://static.flickr.com/84/247016152_b7c5bba8fd.jpg)
![Joe and Leola in their garden](http://static.flickr.com/82/247016383_a042b613c2.jpg)
![Joe](http://static.flickr.com/92/247016281_32f169971d.jpg)
To be continued...
12 comments:
I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your grandfather. My heart goes out to you.
Such a beautiful tribute....both your Uncle's column and your photos. Joe obviously had a wonderful life and family. You should be proud to be his grandaughter and carrying on his gardening traditions.
I posted sunflowers in my blog today not realizing you were in Kansas or that they were the state flower. Coincidence? I think not!
So very sweet.
Oh Lelo your uncle did a marvelous job on that article. It brought tears to my eyes. I lost my Grandpa ten years ago and still miss him. You have been blessed to have such a special man in your life. And you drove a tractor. Man am I jealous!
Glad you're both home safe and sound. We loved having Wink with us!
So sweet! Nice memories.
...and you already know I'm jealous of your hair in the tractor photo :)
Wonderful tribute--what an excellent writer your uncle is. The photos are wonderful, too.
What a privilege to have known a man like Grandpa Joe. I'm sorry to say I never really got to know either of my grandfathers.
Can you believe I haven't left PDX yet? B is being super pokey. Grrr.
good thoughts to you, lelo.
he certainly looks like a gentle man. lucky you!
Great column, what gift, what a guy, what a wonderful life. Look forward to part 2.
I'm sorry.
But it's good that he made such an impact. *hug*
What a wonderful tribute. Sounds like your grandpa touched many peoples lives. Sorry for your loss.
very nice post lelo...I'm sorry for y'alls loss but glad you have such wonderful memories...
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