Remembering Grandpa Laney

Grandpa Laney passed away just two weeks after his 89th birthday. What an amazing man. His funeral was probably one of the most spiritual and uplifting events I have ever been to. Everyone had wonderful memories to share, and it was so nice to see so many family members gathered.

Grandpa Laney served in World War II. He was in charge of the installation and set-up of all radio communication towers across the Pacific Rim Islands. He spent several years in the military before meeting Grandma Laney, sweeping her off her feet and settling down in Lehi. The Veterans of Foreign Wars honored Grandpa Laney and he had a military funeral with full honors. It was truly amazing and very heart-warming to see.

After the military salute, three of the veterans folded the flag on the casket and presented it to Grandma Laney with tears in their eyes. They told her that they were going to honor Grandpa this Memorial Day with a special ceremony.

Grandpa and Grandma Laney are very well respected and much loved in Lehi. So many people came to pay their respects, and the luncheon after the services was really wonderful. So many family members! It was wonderful to see them all and to get caught up.

We are so happy to have been able to spend time with Grandpa and Grandma. They came out to visit us just this last summer and we had so much fun. Grandpa's younger brother, Uncle Bud, came down from Chico with his wife Aunt Patty to see Grandpa and Grandma and they all had so much fun visiting and laughing.

We love you Grandpa and we will all miss you!