Page 16 - JW Funeral Book.cdr

Grandpa’s Grandpa’s

Tribute from Jason Tribute from Michelle

n recent days your passing has reminded me of the times that we spent pa, what a wonderful man he was. Opa always had something to
together as granddad and grandson. Seeing you after long periods talk about and something to say. There wasn't anything he
Ispent apart are some of my most treasured experiences. It was always Ocouldn't make a conversation about. Whether it was his opinion
funny to see how surprised you were at the changes I went through as I on political affairs or the state of the country, he was a joy to talk to and to
grew up into a young man. be around. As an introvert by nature, talking doesn't come easy to me but
Opa made talking a delight – I always left conversations with him
I admired your dedication to staying self-sufcient, always aiming to do knowing more than I knew before. Opa was a light and brought so much
things yourself. Even as an old man you rode a bike and looked after your joy.
plants and farm animals. You passed your knowledge and love of nature
on to me, whenever you would tell me many facts about the world, which Even at the great age of 86, he was an avid keeper of his garden. He
you had stored in your head - an endless list of observations about could give a detailed tour of everything he had planted with eagerness &
biology, history and everything else in the world. enthusiasm. His dedication didn't just stop at growing and expanding his
garden, but I see it through what a fantastic father he had been, the
Even when we were apart, you took the time to message and call me and evidence is seen through the wonderful children he raised.
check on how I was doing, giving me wisdom about how I should live my
own life. You always told me that I should focus on excelling Through my eyes, Opa was the strongest and most hard-working man
academically, and get a good education. It pains me that I won't be able that I knew. Every time we would speak on the phone, he was full of
to tell you about my graduation from university, or any of the energy and would always greet me with words of encouragement. With
advancements I'll make in the future, but I thank God that you don't have everything that life had thrown his way, he was still standing and was a
any more pain and that you have all the time in the world to enjoy great example of a man of faith.
Heaven now.
I am blessed to have called you my grandpa, it was a privilege to know
As for us on earth, all we have now are pictures and memories, neither of you and be in your presence. We honour and remember you today.
which add up to half of who you were - but we'll treasure those things we This is not the end, until we meet again.
have left, your values and your legacy, thank God for your life, and not let
From your Baby Michelle ❤
you be forgotten in Jesus' name. Amen!