We love you Grandpa!

My sweet grandpa Jim passed away today, he was the best grandpa a kid could ask for.  He was the guy that would sneak you a piece of candy right before dinner, but don't tell grandma.  He was the grandpa that took all the grand kids fishing, he always had a smile on his face he was a great man!  He represented everything a person should be, he was fun, thoughtful, caring and loving.  He loved my grandma until the day he passed.

Grandpa was diagnosed with liver cancer on July 30 and was given three months to a year to live. Unfortunately for our family he lived just 18 days after we learned of the disease.

Quent and I were lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time with Grandpa this year, in January we surprised them by spending a few days with them  in Cody.  In May we celebrated his 90th birthday, the same day he and my grandma celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. In June my grandparents spent a few days with us in Mantua. Quent, Ashley and Rick took grandpa on his final fishing trip in June and they caught some pretty big fish.  

We know he is in a better place now and not in any pain.  Life will not be the same without his energetic smile, however, we have memories that will last a lifetime.

Taken in Cody on Grandpa's 90th birthday.

Family picture taken on Grandpa's 90th birthday. 

Our wedding picture.