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Nate's visitation was at 9am with the funeral service at 10:00. There were a lot of people there and Don got the last parking place in the procession to the cemetery. He had to squeeze into a space at the corner. The people who came after us had to fend for themselves to find a space.
It was a lovely service with a beautiful soloist. The cemetery was not far from the church. I felt sorry for Nate's father. He was sitting in a chair next to the grave and when everyone left, he did not want to leave. His other sons had to talk to him to get him to leave.
The luncheon was held a Broomall's Lake Country Club which is right next to Jan's house. My uncle built the house right next to Broomall's Lake. We ate on the outdoor deck next to the lake and when we were finished, Nate's brother, Conrad, invited us inside so we could speak without the noise of the fountain. Conrad started by telling us his memories of Nate and said we would do it Quaker style. Whoever felt moved to speak could stand up and speak. One by one, almost everyone got up to say a few words on their memories of Nate. It was a wonderful tribute to him. He was loved by everyone and he will be missed.
I went back to Don's and had dinner there and waited for the traffic to clear out on I 95 before I drove home.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Posted by tedkarol at May 9, 2012 10:16 PM