Family Gathering For Mikel's Funeral

Sunday November 2 & Monday 3 we gathered in Bountiful, Utah for Mikel's funeral. Representatives of all branches of the family came from near and far to pay tribute to Mikel--from Turlock (Phyllis, Melanie, Nicholas, Madison), New York (Jan, John & Sophie), from Boston (Christian), from Alaska (Brett), from Pennsylvania (Lew), from New York and LA (Lisa, Saleem), from Orange County (Jeff, Robyn, Ryan), from SLC, Davis, Ogden and Utah Counties (Joyce, Shawn/Jill & family; Lori/Michael/Aaron/Isaac; Brett/Melanie; Brady & Megan; Kevin & Heidi; Austin & Rachel), from Corona (Phyllis' work colleagues) etc. etc. etc.
A family and friends gathering at the funeral home was held on Sunday evening. Many of Mikel's friends from past and present came to pay their respects.
On Monday Morning, we gathered in the chapel at the funeral home for a beautiful funeral service. Mikel's young grandkids and nieces/nephews sang "Puff the Magic Dragon" to Austin's guitar accompaniment, one of Mikel's favorites. All of Mikel's brothers and sisters spoke of his life and how much they will miss their "older brother."

We drove to the grave site. Nephew Aaron played a solitary and mournful "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes as the pallbearers carried Mike's coffin to the grave site--only a few feet from his father Ralph's grave. Uncle Lew dedicated the grave, and afterwards family and friends mingled, enjoying each other's company and remembering the good times with Mikel.
May the Comforter be with each of us, to ease our grief at Mikel's untimely passing.

Jeff's Scary Cheesecake

Here's my "Scary Cheesecake" which debuted at last night's Halloween Party. All made from scratch, with chocolate sprinkles... Those who tried it claimed to like it, and there wasn't even a crumb left.

Missing Mikel....

We are so sad that Mikel died on Friday. He was such a blessing for our family. Together with Phyllis he has brought so many fun and interesting things--from ham radio, to guitars, ukeleles, Wood-Ranch rendevous, good-natured dogs, many different comptuer games, Palm-pilots and gadgetry, plus a little conservative politics thrown in for spice, etc, etc.! He is now with Ralph and will carry on the great Frasier traditions in the next world. I often feel that Ralph has been involved in supporting our family from the other side of the veil and Mikel will too, if he isn't kept too busy doing other things...

All our love and support to Phyllis, Melanie, David and grandkids...

Robyn Has Been Gone All Week

We're glad to have Robyn back. She spent the week at Stanford, where Mikel has been critically ill after a heart transplant. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mikel and Phyllis daily and hourly during this difficult time.

Check out my new blog "Right On Point"

I have decided to start a new blog for my postulations on politics, policy, propositions and peculation.

I'm trying to get it a little publicity so you'd do me a big favor by posting it on your bloglists. Here's the link: www.right-on-point.blogspot.com

By starting new blog on these ramblings I can keep this fun Ffej Nosnibor blog for private family doings.
Let me know what you think. Here are some photos from our spring Boston trip, because Robyn is looking forward to her upcoming trip to visit D-Nugget and the Kambridge Krew.

Robyn and Jeff

My favorite spring flower.

More in support of Propostion 8

Here are two sites discussing reasons to support Proposition 8 and gay marriage.

See www.preservingmarriage.org


http://www.catholic.com/library/gay_marriage.asp

Robyn's Quick Trip To Utah For Two Weddings

Robyn had a great time visiting family in Utah over the Oct. 3-5 weekend, attending the weddings of Uncle Lew & Penny and Niece Heidi & Kevin. She enjoyed spending time with Austin and Rachel also.

Heidi & Kevin

Austin & Rachel, with Joyce on left & Michael in back

Lew & Penny cutting the cake

Proud Mom:
Joyce with Shawn, Brett Jan, Robyn & Lori