Grandma Shari Dickson

Paul's grandma, Sharilyn Stewart Dickson passed away peacefully the night of February 4th. She had been sick for over 5 years now, even before I even had the chance to meet her for the first time. When I met her she could still vaguely carry on a conversation and still had a welcoming smile and a sweet kiss on the cheek for each of us. Unfortunately over the years she kept declining to the point where we knew it would be soon that we would lose her. Our family and Mike and Rebekah were able to go to their home about four days before she died and got to see her for a last time, and visit with Grandpa. Paul also had the opportunity to give her a priesthood blessing which was a very sacred and special experience for him. The whole family was praying that she would not be in pain and that if she were to pass it would be peacefully. It was.

Her funeral was held Monday, February 11th at Larking Mortuary. It was a very nice day. We met for a family prayer beforehand and then had the funeral. Unfortunately I was out in the hall with naughty kiddos for the whole service but I was able to listen to it on a speaker. There was a strong spirit there and constant reminders of the wonderful and above all sweet woman that Shari was. She was kind to all and was very sharing and jolly and also very intelligent but put her family above all else. I was sad that I never got to know her better but I was glad to be able to hear such wonderful stories and learn more about her. It was also nice to see extended family members that we don't see as often and meet a few new ones.

After the funeral we went to the Graveside at Holladay Memorial Park cemetery where Stewart dedicated her grave and we all said goodbye one last time.

At times like this I am especially thankful for the plan of salvation and the knowledge that I have of where we come from and where we are going after death. Also that families are eternal. We all look forward to seeing Grandma Shari once again.