Loss
September 11, 2003
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Posted by Aubrey Turner
My grandfather passed away this morning. The funeral will be Saturday in Rosenberg (about 30 miles southwest of Houston).
Most people refer to their grandparents by family name because they grew up with a set of grandparents for each of their parents. In my case my father was so much older than my mother (he was 58, she was 22 when I was born), that I never had a chance to meet my grandparents on my father’s side. So for me, Grandpa always meant one person. Most of my memories of him are from when I was young. Until I was seven we lived in Houston, which let us see my grandparents on a regular basis. Unfortunately we moved 300 miles away and I rarely saw them after that. The same goes for all of my cousins and other relatives (and there are quite a few, my mother is the youngest of eight children, and I have 18 first cousins).
He wasn’t a terribly demonstrative man. I think that was just a trait of his generation. But you always knew he cared and that you were welcome at my grandparent’s house. It was just something that came across somehow.
I’ll be driving down there tomorrow and coming back on Sunday.
Categories: Personal Life Stuff
Aubrey,
My condolences. At times like these it sometimes helps to reflect on all the wonderful memories of your grandfather. Although he has passed on to a higher world, memories, you can keep forever.
Sincerely,
David Flores
My sympathies Amigo. I was lucky enough to know all 4 of my grandparents (now deceased) and I have very fond memories of all of them. All the best to you and yours.
I’ve had eight grandparents, and in the last few years lost four of them. My condolences as well. Take your time.
Thank you all for the kind thoughts.