In Loving Memory of Louis Canapa Wilson
Sunday, Feb 7th my grandpa passed away from heart surgery complications. Last I spoke to him I was expecting him to be moving to Las Vegas sometime in January. We are only an hour away,so I was pretty excited that I would be able to see him more often. I loved talking with him since he was always so positive and honest. He was the only grandpa I knew and I am grateful that I have a lot of good memories with him and his wife, my grandma.
I loved having Thanksgiving with my grandparents since grandpa was such a good cook. My favorite was the stuffing he made...so delicious. I know they enjoyed seeing us kids as well since we were the only grandkids in Phoenix. I remember his hugs, he was a very good hugger. But I was always scared to hug him because he would bite my earlobe. It hurt so bad but he got a kick out of me screaming I guess :) When I was little I remember them visiting us. Grandma would always bring some kind of oil to put in my brothers hair and comb my brothers hair, with the duck tail in the back..lol She was a very proper woman. I remember my grandparents taking me and my siblings to do baptisms for the dead at the Mesa Temple and then since we were out there we would go with them to grandma's chiropractor. I remember how strong they were in the church and always telling me about the spiritual experiences they have had. They were really into genealogy and they would give me and Jon names so we can do them in the temple. I really miss my grandparents but I am glad to know that death is not the end and that I will see them again. I am grateful for the time I had with them here on earth.
Larry Wilson, Sarah Belnap, Jon Belnap, Darren Wilson, Jenny Wilson, Allen Wilson
Where Grandma and Grandpa Wilson are buried.
The cementary has no grass and is a desert landscape
Honor Guard coming over to honor Grandpa Wilson
At the gravesite, the paul bearers bringing the casket to the ramada for the dedication of the grave. (Dedication given by grandson Darren Wilson)
Honor Guard saluting Grandpa (below is the video of the ceremony)
Grandpa Louis Wilson
His temporary headstone
We are proud of our Grandpa and his service to United States of America. God Bless America.
posted by Sarah and Jon @ 14:31
3 Comments:
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved grandfather! Jerry's parents are buried in that cemetary as well. We visit their graves every Easter and would be honored if you'd like us to take flowers at the same time for your sweet grandparents as well. My love to you and your family, always!
I found the secret to his hugs and biting...I would hug him harder, so he let go sooner, otherwise i would sufficate. I would also turn my head, so if he tried to bite, all he would get is the back of my head, which had all the oily stuff that they put in my hair. I still liked his hugs though.
I love the fact that he didn't have a "quiet voice". whenever he was at church with us or when we were at his house, trying to be quiet to let grandma sleep, he always had one volume....LOUD. It cracked me up. I would put my finger up to my mouth, suggesting that he needed to tone it down and he would nod. but the next time he spoke, it was the same loud cheery grandpa voice. never had to look hard for him either....just had to listen. :-)
I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. I love your testimony about life after death and eternal families. It sounds like he was a great man.
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