Funeral Details

Just thought I would copy the email I got from Brent about the details of Grandpa's Funeral...

Dear Family,

Funeral Proceedings for James Woodrow Forsyth are being held:

Friday August 6, 2010 at the Temple Street Chapel in Cardston
(Across the street from the Temple).

The Family viewing starts at 1pm.

The Funeral starts at 2pm after which we will proceed to the Mountain View Cemetery.

A family luncheon will follow at the Temple Street Chapel.

We look forward to seeing all of you, who can make it.

Note:The John and Jenny Forsyth family reunion is being held the following day at the reunion center in Cardston.

Just a reminder to RSVP as per the previous notification, if you are planning on attending the reunion.

John & Jennie Forsyth Reunion

Just in case you didn't get Brent's email about this reunion here's the info...

John & Jennie Forsyth Reunion
August 7, 2010 (Saturday Afternoon)
Activities
(11:00 am: Cardston Heritage Days Parade begins)
As you come: Registration & reunion fee payment

1:00 pm: POTLUCK salads & desserts. Shredded beef-on-a-bun & baked beans provided.
2:15 pm: Fun & Games: RACES: kids, three-legged, sack, etc.; water-balloon toss, skipping ropes, horse-shoes, balls, playground, etc.
3:30 pm: Family meeting, visiting, & general clean-up around
5:00 pm Evening: Reunion Centre can be available for those wishing to have family suppers on-site and those who want to stay or return for the Town fireworks (about 10:30–11:00 pm).
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Where: Rotary Family Reunion Centre: CARDSTON Alberta Canada
COST: $5.00/person (Children 8 and under: $2.00 each)
(Cost helps pay for Reunion Centre rental, food, prizes, etc.)
BRING: POTLUCK food items for 1:00 pm

Camping: some Reunion Centre site camping may be available from Friday 2 pm to Sunday 2 pm. Trailers–$15.00/night; tents-$10.00/night. Must be reserved and paid for ASAP: 403-388- 4230 or toll free 1-877-471-2267. (Nearby main campground sites may also be available. Reservations necessary & fees are higher there.)

Other Community events of interest outside of Reunion times:

4:00 pm Fri. - Cardston Agridome Heavy Horse Pull
7:00 pm Fri. & Sat. - Cardston Rodeo at the Agridome
7:30 pm Fri, & Sat. - Carriage House Theatre productions (403-653-1000)
7-9 am Sat. – Lions Club Pancake Breakfast – Napa Parking Lot (3rd Ave & Main Street)
11:00 am Sat. – Cardston Heritage Days Parade
10:30 pm Sat. - Cardston Fireworks can be viewed from the Reunion Centre site.

RSVP Requested
If you are coming please RSVP with the numbers attending so we can better plan for the meal. Please call

Marcheta: 403-653-2086
Robert: 403-653-4664

A Visit To Canada

We went on a spur of the moment trip to Canada a couple weeks ago.

We went for Belle Smith's funeral and to see Grandpa. I am so glad to have been able to see him and give him lots of kisses and love. I miss him so much!

The funeral was well attended and it was fun to see and visit with so many people. We stuck around the cemetary walking around looking at head stones. It was surprising to see so many names I recognized from Geneology records. Doug had fun taking pics of them. We forgot our camera, but used his black berry to take the pics. Seems the pics of the head stones turned out better than the ones of the people! We also stuck around at the luncheon a long time too. We didn't get back to Diana's until around 4pm where we visited some more!!

Grandpa is still at the Grand View in Cardston. Diana went to get him for the funeral and then brought him back to the house afterwards. We got to sit with him and just love on him for a few short hours. He's spends a lot of time strapped in a wheel chair these days because he's not steady on his feet and kept falling. He tries to be an escape artist, so they have to keep a good eye on him to keep him safe!

It was a quick but great trip!