Fred's Fun Funeral

Ever really enjoy a funeral? Here's one that takes the cake! You see, Walter's brother Fred back in Maryland was diagnosed with CJD ( more commonly known as Mad Cow disease) in March. It took him very quickly, and was a shock to all the family. Fred had been retired and single for some years and enjoyed his passion for spectator sports, golf, and country dancing.

When his friends and family gathered to celebrate his life at his memorial service, there was fun and laughter, as Fred would have wanted. One of his old golf buddies entertained us with funny stories about Fred. While he was speaking, his cell phone rang. "Hello. Oh, hi Fred!" Fred wanted to know if so-and-so was there in the congregation. Then he demanded anyone who had borrowed his golf clubs to please return them to the altar right now! Three fellas ambled up with golf clubs in their hands. Everyone was given a golf ball Fred had marked with his initials. His square dance friends came in full regalia--ladies with their full skirts with crinolines. His daughter gave a touching remembrance of her father. Walter said a few words including the fact that Fred was so addicted to line dancing that he had to enroll in a two-step recovery course!

Walter misses his weekly Sunday afternoon chats with his brother, and his children and grandchildren miss him very much. He left a godly heritage and is now enjoying life with his heavenly Father in heaven.