The family at Uncle Ron's Funeral

This is a photo of all my brothers and my sister and I. Left to right: Ned, Margaret (I hope I'm just standing funny, and my belly isn't really that big) Jon, Joan, Rick and Greg. I think we look great and I am so happy to have this photo. It is a shame we were all together just because we were attending a funeral. It was my Uncle Ron's funeral -we all loved Uncle Ron. I was surprised at how hard it hit me when I found out he had died suddenly. He and my dad seemed to be quite close and had a lot in common, so I think we all knew Ron better than most of dad's siblings. Ron was the youngest in the family; it was truly a surprise. My Dad in tears said, "He seemed so healthy, it is me who is living on borrowed time."

Uncle Kenneth, Uncle Richard (I knew him as uncle Dick as a child but he prefers to be called Richard), and my Dad


It would appear that the Marchant's have heart problems early in life, and I am probably no exception based on my cholesterol numbers. My dad, my brother Jon, my Aunt Eva Lou and my grandmother ! - actually it would appear to be her side - Eva Leone Lewis Marchant died so young that I never knew her, or don't remember as I was an infant when she died. I have been taking some supplements, eating oatmeal and ground flax seed, eating my vegetables and fruits (although that was never hard cause I love vegetables - but the oatmeal, that's another story). Now I just need to get back into my exercise routine, which lately has been totally absent. That would probably my best defense against it - UGH!


Aunt Roma - the eldest of dad's siblings. Her heart is good (apparently) both figuratively and literally!

Aunt Mary Alice - It was wonderful to see her. I hardly know her as she has lived so far away for all of my life.

My Uncle Lewis (Charles Lewis) was not there, nor was my Aunt Laurine. I understand they are ailing nor do they like funerals I understand. Aunt Eva Lou was not there either as she passed away a few years ago. Sadly, I was unable to attend her funeral, and I don't have a picture of her. I always thought she was so pretty.

My Mom - isn't she cute. I love her so much. SOoooooooooooooo much. Below are more family. There is joy in being together, isn't there: Shon and Kee Ostler, cousins Todd Willis, Valerie & Eva (Marchant), nieces Amy & Colett (Ostler) & Melissa (Marchant), Cousin Cindy (Marchant), Greg's Family - Lynn (sister in law) Jesse & Christine, Linda (sister in law - with Jon and Melissa) Aunt Gay and Uncle Kenneth Marchant, Cousin Scott Marchant, Debby Willis and the Bishop, who was a close friend of Uncle Ron.













GOOD BYE my dear Uncle - for now. I am so grateful that I have such a testimony of the goodness of God, and our home where he now dwells. It certainly brings comfort. But we all shed tears. I pray Aunt Laura Lee, cousins Scott, Valerie and Eva and their children will be comforted.