Charles Brady "Dad's" Funeral Services

Here are some pictures that journal my dad's funeral services in Green River, Utah on Saturday, March 15, 2008 and then his graveside services in Longmont, Colorado where he was laid to rest on March 17th, 2008.

We had 45 members of our family in attendance at the funeral services. That says volumes about how much Dad was loved and how much he will be missed. He was a true Patriarch in our family and led us with love and taught us to love each other and to love and serve the Lord.

All the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were in attendance sang a beautiful rendition of "Families Can Be Together Forever." What a sweet comfort that song is to all of us to know that we will be reunited with our sweet dad and grandpa and with each other again someday.
Mom with her five children: from left, Pat, Susan, Nancy, Mom, Bob, and Kathy

Hannah with her grandma! They have been blessed to have a very sweet relationship since Hannah's birth. Mom was present in the delivery room when Hannah took her first breath in this world!

I felt so blessed to have some of my sweet family in attendance at the funeral. Here we have Justin and Rachael, Eric, (adopted son Devin), Jaimee, Tyler, me and Hannah. Mike was at the funeral and gave a beautiful talk that tied Dad's life experiences and example in with the Plan of Salvation. He also attended the luncheon but then hitched a ride home with Gordon and Francis Langford shortly afterwards. He was kind enough to go back early to free up some space in our vehicle since we were bringing Mom, Nancy, and Kathy back to Longmont with us.

Some of the gals: left to right, Lydia, Robin, Kristi, Kathy, Kathy Kinney, Miga

Justin celebrated his 27th birthday on Friday, March 14th. We had a cake for him and sang Happy Birthday!

The Nannies: Devin, Keith, and Kathy

Rachael, Justin, and Shawn

Shawn, Maria, Jaimee and Tyler

Valerie, Sebastian, Mom, and Nancy

Avi, Becca, Eric, Hannah, Susan

The funeral services were very nice and I think we all felt the Spirit in the room. I think that Dad would have been very happy with how it all went. Mike gave a nice talk, Bob read the obituary, Kathy and Pat gave beautiful tributes, Hannah and I sang, "May The Road Rise to Meet You," the grand and great grandkids sang and family members gave prayer and led the music. I know that Mom was very touched and loved having so many of her family around her.

Sunday, my car full headed back to Longmont! On Monday morning at 11 am at the Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont we had a Graveside Service and burial for Dad. It was a beautiful snowy day but it wasn't too cold. It was quiet and so peaceful with a lovely blanket of snow on the ground and flocking the trees. We had a lot of Mom and Dad's friends in attendance. Mom seemed very pleased to greet so many of their old friends. Brother Palmer, who read the obituary, referred to Dad as his best friend. Their were some sweet remembrances shared by one of their past Bishop's, Grant Christensen. It was very fitting that he was buried on St. Patrick's Day.

The American Legion in Longmont provided full military honors which included a 21-gun salute, echo taps, and the folding and presenting of the flag to Mom. She was very touched by the whole ceremony as was everyone there. It was a beautiful and very patriotic ceremony.

Singing "I Am A Child Of God."

Some of the friends and family who braved the snow to come show their respects for Dad.

Chuck Palmer and Grant Christensen

Echo Taps--there was another man playing on the other side of the service.

The Longmont American Legion presented the 21-gun salute.

Presenting our sweet mom with the American flag. Fausett Mortuary presented her with a beautiful triangle shaped wooden box to display the flag in.

Mom, the American Legion Veteran, and Mike at the close of the Graveside Service.

Our Relief Society provided a lovely luncheon at our home after the service and most people came over to visit and relax. It was a sad day to say our final (but temporary) goodbyes, but it was a wonderful tribute to a beautiful life.