My Grandpa Gaisford passed away tonight (April 7th). I can't believe he is gone. He was my last living grandparent and it feels weird that all of them are gone. My Grandpa was such an awesome man. He was so funny and told the corniest jokes. He was such a charmer and was a big flirt. He had the most beautiful singing voice and would sing every time we saw him. I can hear him singing in my mind right now as I type this. He loved my mom so much. She was his only daughter and the youngest child and she was his princess. He told us all the time that he named her after Queen Elizabeth (my mom was born the year she became queen) because if the name was good enough for a Queen it was just right for her. He was such a supportive grandparent and came to so many of my sporting events, my singing events, graduations (Jr. High, High School, and College), and birthdays. He always gave me big hugs and I knew that he loved me. Towards the end of his life I was able to spend lots of time with him and help take care of him. I would enjoy bringing him to my house for dinner or taking dinner to his house or taking him to Fry's to get more nose medicine. My girls were lucky enough to get to know him and spend lots of time with him and I know they will miss that. The last time we went to visit him (a week and a half ago) he sang "Happy Birthday to You" with Alexis because that is her favorite song. I can still hear him singing it now. We each gave him a big kiss and a hug and told him we would come visit him again soon. It was a wonderful visit and I will cherish all the memories I have with him forever. I love you Grandpa and I will miss you.
My sisters and I with my Grandpa about a year ago. 
My brothers with my Grandpa a year ago.
My Grandpa with Peyton at her baptism.
My sisters and I with my Grandpa about a year ago. My brothers with my Grandpa a year ago.
My Grandpa with Peyton at her baptism.
4 comments:
Oh Emily, I'm so sorry. I know you will miss him greatly and I'm glad you've made the memories you did with him.
Emily, my heart goes out to you and your whole family. Thanks for the beautiful post.
Emily,
What wonderful memories you have with Grandpa. You are such a supportive and loving grandaughter and helped him so much. How special to have a positive happy memory with him just a few days ago. I really look forward to seeing everyone next week.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. I loved reading your post! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us all. Your family is in our prayers. Love ya!
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