My grandmother passed away on June 5, 2008. Even though she had been in the hospital for awhile, it still seemed to come suddenly. She was only 75. But she lived a good life, stayed true to the end, and left a great legacy. We made a quick trip to Utah for the funeral and it was good to see so much extended family there. Below is a collection of pictures my brother Kimball took, as well as my grandmother's obituary from the Deseret News.
Alice Earl Packard 1932 ~ 2008 Alice Earl Packard passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on June 5, 2008. Alice was born July 9, 1932 to Kenneth Owen Earl and Vertie Ann Leavitt Earl in Bunkerville, NV. She married Floyd L. Packard on Feb 8, 1951 in the Idaho Falls Temple, thus beginning their eternal journey together. Alice dedicated her life to her husband, her 14 children, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and her husband settled in Carlsbad, California for 49 years where they raised all their children. She loved her country and was influential in all five of her sons earning their Eagle Scout Award. Alice loved music and passed this love on to her family. Her compassion and determination helped her successfully raise her large family. She possessed a beautiful smile and refreshing laugh, which always brought a twinkle to her eyes. She was a quiet pillar of strength and support to her husband as he served in many positions in the Church. Together, she and her husband presided over the Florida Tallahassee Mission from 1984-1987, served as the first president and matron of the San Diego, CA Temple from 1993-1995, and served a couples' mission to the Washington D.C. Visitor Center from 2001-2003. Floyd and Alice recently moved to Highland, Utah where she continued to strengthen her family. Alice is survived by her husband of 57 years; her 14 children; her 101 grandchildren; 41 great-grand children; and many friends. She will be deeply missed!
5 comments:
After hearing so much about your grandparents from Owen and Aimee, and Bennett and Jenna I admire and respect them so much. You're so lucky to have such strong ancestors to look back to and we're so lucky to have the gospel. I'm sorry for your loss.
That was a special tribute....
What an amazing life...and I only know the bare facts!! 101 grandchildren!! WOW!! What an amazing woman!! We're so lucky to have the gospel, especially during these times. I'm sorry for your loss...it sounds like she will be deeply missed.
oh sweet Aunt Alice...like another Grandma! Thanks for sharing ( and making me cry!)
Hope you guys are all right.
Shawna
What a small world. I just happened onto your blog site through Patti Smith, and was so impressed to read on especially about your grandmother. We lived in Laguna Hills, California and I thought they looked familiar and now I know it was from attending the San Diego Temple. What a beautiful tribute to her and thank you for paying such a great tribute to her and her posterity. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Cyndi Duenas
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