Grandpa Harvey, You Will Be Missed!

This past week we had to say goodbye to a very special man, Jesse's Grandpa Harvey. He was loved by many, and will be missed greatly. We are so blessed to have known such an awesome man. He has been there for the special moments of our kids' lives and are so grateful to have had him in our lives.
Here are a few pictures of some very fond memories.

Grandma Joan and Grandpa Harvey


Cousins - Jennifer, Jeremy, Jayne, Jesse, Luke, and Amy with Grandpa Harvey


Grandma Joan, Olivia, Grandpa Harvey, and Owen.


Olivia's Second Birthday with all of her Grandparents.


Olivia and Grandpa at their auction September 2009


Grandpa Harvey and Charlie when he was 4 days old.


Olivia giving Grandpa his blanket after his surgery in August 2010

For My Grandpa

© Ilona Blake

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears

But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family

Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart

For me I am glad my little baby he got to meet
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete
To each one of us he has loved and cared
And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared

Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us

Grandpa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so

We love you Grandpa!!