Grandpa Sabin's Funeral

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Inside

Not included in the program but also speaking after Bishop Scott Morgan was Elder M. Russell Ballard Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Gerrit W. Gong Of the Presidency of Seventy. Elder Gong read a letter from The First Presidency of the Church to the Sabin family.

Lisa and Mom both worked hard preparing their talks and both gave excellent talks.  I wasn't there but I read both of them.  :-)  

Grandpa is a wonderful man who lived an exemplary life.  It's only fitting that three general authorities were in attendance at his funeral.  Including his son, Gary, who is a General Authority Seventy.

Here are a few pictures that Lisa took:

Beautiful floral sprays from The Presiding Bishopric and the Presidency of the Seventy and Quorums of the Seventy

Uncle Gary, Uncle Ron, Uncle Don, Mom

Mom being presented the flag 

21 gun salute 

Pallbearers: Shari's husband, Michael Paul, Jimmy, Alan, Bryan, Kimberly's husband

Mom's cousins and brothers: Linda Ray, Marilyn Ray, Larry Ray, Alan Peck, Debra Peck, Joe Brockbank, Mom, Lauralei Brockbank, Uncle Don, Lisa Brockbank, Uncle Gary, Uncle Ron  

Mom, Uncle Don, Uncle Ron, Uncle Gary 

Uncle Ron, Uncle Don, Mom, Uncle Gary

That big spruce tree in the background was about as tall as me when I was little.  Here is a picture for comparison:

1971

I received the following quote in my inbox today and thought it was apropos for this post.

"It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and perspective for the future. It is good to look upon the virtues of those who have gone before, to gain strength for whatever lies ahead."

—Gordon B. Hinckley

I am grateful for Grandpa Sabin and the righteous life that he led.  I'm thankful for his example.

RIP Grandpa Sabin -- until we meet again.  I love you!