Now it's Monday, and time for the event that was the reason for this trip -- the burial service for Mom's mom, Grammy.
Daddy, washing our van :)
Literally within a stone's throw of the huge Lincoln tomb (seen here) is the family burial plot where Grammy is buried! Supposedly, no-one is buried in that cemetery anymore except if they are famous and are asked. ;)
Getting ready -- last minute ties and such
The funeral director
Dad & Andrew were asked to read some verses at the service
Ben played, "Now Thank We All Our God."
Closing the lid
Lowering it in the ground (it was heavy -- this poor guy had a bit of trouble!)
Grammy's father, the portrait painter, is buried here
His wife is here
Look at the death dates on this one -- John Talbott (Grammy's grandfather, so my great-great-grandfather) died in 1902, and his wife remained a widow until her death in 1977.
Aunt Jeanie read some meaningful questions and answers they had asked Grammy the last time they saw her -- that was really neat! Thanks, Aunt Jeanie!
Gathering for pics afterwards
Grammy's four children
The four youngest -- whoops, maybe not ;)
This man kindly took a group picture -- after being coached by Uncle Ken (I don't know if the man had ever taken a photograph before ;)
Uncle Ken makes him look like a midget ;)
So great to be able to visit with relatives!
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