Grandma Dot

Bill's Grandma Doris (Dot) Butler passed way on December 13 2008. She was 91 years old. The best word that I can use to describe her was vibrant. She was always energetic and so full of life. Last weekend the family came together to say our final goodbye to a wonderful woman. We took a boat out to the ocean and scattered her ashes at sea. (that is the same thing they did when Bill's grandpa died a few years ago.) It was a beautiful sunny day. We sang Jesus loves me which was one of her favorite songs and Bill's mom read Psalm 23 her favorite verse.

Brian, Beth, Blake and Bill on the boat.

Here are Bill's parents sharing some memories about Grandma Dot. After scattering her ashes we all threw a rose into the water. It was neat to see all the beautiful colored roses in the blue ocean water.

The boat stopped right next to this buoy with all these Seal Lions on it. There were about 40 baby sea lions swimming all around the boat and popping their heads up out of the water. Ryan thought this was great. After the boat ride we went and ate an amazing brunch. The food was delicious. There was a chocolate fountain that you could dip all different kinds of fruit and dessert in. Yummy!!!

Ryan enjoying his chocolate covered rice krispy treat.

Enjoying some sparkling cider. I have no idea how many glasses he had as the waiter kept filling it for him!!!

Blake with Aunt Beth and Uncle Brian

A family photo opportunity at the koi pond.

It was a bittersweet day remembering Grandma Dot, although we all miss her very much we know that she is in heaven rejoicing with our Heavenly Father.