Gilbert Verdon Heaton
November 1st, 1927-April 13th, 2008
This morning my Grandpa Heaton passed away. Today I have felt such gratitude for the person that he was. As all the family was reflecting today my thoughts turned to his cute little smile and funny sense of humor. He was a true cowboy from his boots to his hat!!! I can't help but think of what a great example he left for all of his posterity to follow. As one of his granddaughters I saw firsthand the love he gave to all of us.
One of my favorite memories was when I was out at the ranch visiting him. It was just the 2 of us there and I was pretty bored. He said he'd be right back and I just sat in front of the lodge moping. Here he comes riding up on a white horse to take me for a ride.
Although a simple man, the treasures he had came from his heart...LOVE!!!
16 comments:
Sweet post Amanda.
Sorry for your loss but what great memories you have!
Great Pictures! I found a few of him and my kids but I dont have any on CD. Good memories....
PS I think that your kids looks alot like Grandpa in his baby pictue. They both have a lot of Heaton in them. See you Thursdays
Justin and I both think your grandpa was so great! I'm glad that we both got to know him.
This post was such a nice tribute to him.
hey amanda, sorry to hear about your grandpa!! so that's who you were named after?? he looks like such a sweet man!! let us know if you guys need anything!!
luv, cortni
So sorry! Sounds like a great Grandpa!
Sorry to hear about your loss, it sounds like between that and school you've had an emotional week but I know your kids are so excited to have you back.
So sorry to hear that. What a sweet memory that you shared! You are very blessed to have that. Oh and thanks again for having that party last week I had a very nice evening! :)
Very cute pictures. Sorry for your loss. I didn't realize that's where your middle name was from either.
I am sad to hear of your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa. He looks like a great guy- you are lucky to have such wonderful pictures of him.
Jarom said you guys stopped by tonight- I wish I would have been home (then the house wouldn't have been so dark!) ;-) Are you going to be around this weekend? It would be fun to get together.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! And his baby pictures looks a lot like Ella!
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa. My mom is a Heaton. Where is your family from?
Such a sweet tribute to your grandpa. I am sure he was an amazing person!
I am glad your first day back to work went well. I am sure it was hard, but what a wonderful welcome back you got. I know you are the best teacher ever!
--Jen Roper
Sorry, you probably don't know me, but I worked with Addie out at the Ranch and I loved uncle Verdon. He was the sweetest guy ever. I'll never forget his jerky, cowboy coffee, and telling me that if he was younger he would have rode up to my place and hitched his horse to my front porch. What a remarkable person. The Bar 10 won't be the same without him there to hold down the fort and keep everything going. He will be sorely missed, especially by this bar 10 babe.
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I'm so sorry about your Grandpa! Big hugs for you and your family. I'm glad you have such great memories. I also have to say I almost started crying reading the post about your first day back to school. That is the sweetest thing ever. Those kids are so lucky to be taught by YOU! You are amazing!
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