These kinds of posts are hard...I want to write it of course to have for my history. And I want to get it right so I can remember my Grandpa for the man he was. But, it's overwhelming because I want to get it right and I'm just not an eloquent writer.
The first thing I think of when I think of Grandpa are of course his delicious rolls and cinnamon rolls. Grandpa was an amazing cook. As far as I know he didn't pick up cooking until he retired, but he truly had a talent for it. He always had delicious soups, salads, and desserts. He made great potato salad and broccoli cauliflower salad. A couple of my favorites. And anyone who's had his puff cake loved that desert too.
Grandpa was very supportive. Him and Grandma were always the important occasions in our lives. They were always at our dance and piano recitals. They even came to our Jazz basketball games. They were at graduations and weddings. It was always fun to have them there.
My favorite memories were spending a couple of days at Grandpa and Grandma's house every summer. Grandpa would always make us breakfast. We had the choice of pancakes from scratch or French toast from homemade bread. I LOVED the French toast. One of my favorite memories of a visit was Grandpa on roller blades. I think he was about 70 and he took Barry and I roller blading at his church parking lot. That's just how Grandpa was. Full of energy and life.
Grandpa had the funniest sense of humor. Once of my earliest memories was when he got false teeth. Grandpa would pop them out and smile or laugh and Grandma would say, "WARREN!" He made me laugh up til the end. He always had something funny to say. The last couple of years Grandpa had a hard time walking. His balance was horrible. Every time we went to his house and he got up to walk he'd say, "I walk like I pooped my pants." I don't know why but that one has stuck and it's so funny. I think it's because I'm sure it had to be very frustrating to Grandpa to not be able to walk well, but he was still able to joke about it. Grandpa never complained. I'd always ask how he was doing and he'd say, "Oh, pretty good."
Our kids loved going to Grandpa's house. I'm so grateful at least Hailey and Conrad will be able to remember him. They loved him and miss him. I think their best memory of Grandpa was his bowl of treats. Everytime we went to visit, he made sure that they had at least five fun size candy bars. And he'd make sure they had one for the road. Who wouldn't love that? :)
The last time I saw Grandpa out of bed was the day after Caleb was born. He surprised me and came to the hospital to see him. This was a great tender mercy of the Lord because two days later he was in bed and stayed there until he passed. Although he lived everyday after that to take a few steps and did almost up until the day he died, I never saw him out of bed again. I'm grateful I will always have that memory of him there at the hospital showing his support
Grandpa was kind, caring, funny and loving. He had a great smile. I love you Grandpa and can't wait to see you and Grandma again someday.
Obituary:
Warren Newton “Newt” Shelton, 90, of Osgood, Idaho, passed away April 24, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Warren was born March 23, 1923 in Milo, Idaho, to Warren Oscar Shelton and Julia Belle Riley Shelton. His Dad worked for the railroad so he lived in many areas during his early years. In 1933, they settled in the Osgood area where he remained for the rest of his life. He attended Osgood Elementary and graduated from Ammon High School. Warren served as a 1st Sergeant in the Army during World War II and fought in the Pacific Theater. After returning from the war, Warren farmed in the Osgood area for several years.
Warren married Lorna Joyce Taysom on January 20, 1951 in Evanston, Wyoming. The marriage was solemnized April 26, 1969 in the Idaho falls LDS Temple. Lorna passed away July 19, 2004.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a keen sense of humor and loved a good joke. He enjoyed baseball, hunting, and fishing. After retirement, he enjoyed cooking and was well known in Osgood for his cinnamon rolls and clam chowder.
Warren is survived by
Daughter, Joyce (Robert) Meacham of Harrisburg, PA;
Daughter, Patricia (Tim) Christensen of Shelley, ID;
Daughter, Debby Shelton of Black Diamond, WA;
Son, Dee (Laurie) Shelton of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Brian (Kristen) Shelton of Auburn, WA;
13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren;
Brother, Lee Shelton of Idaho Falls, ID.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sisters Evelyn and Geraldine Shelton.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday May 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Idaho Falls LDS Osgood Ward, 7940 North 35th West, with Bishop Brad Reed officiating. The family will meet with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.
2 comments:
What a nice tribute. Thanks.
To have awesome thoughts about your grandfather. Wish I new my grandfathers.
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