I think BTLowry said it best , do what you think would make his smile.

there is a lady here in town she was 92 and had a funeral.

she showed up still alive , when she goes it will just be a small family thing and she will be cremated.

Well I went. It turned out great. 88 degrees so most everyone wore shorts and decent shirts. A lot of reminiscing. A lot of laughs and seeing people I hadn't seen for years. All centered around the deceased who was one of my best friends. I took a card with a remembrance in it. My niece came along and was welcomed by all. I'm glad I went.

I'm so glad to hear that, Corky. I've been thinking about it and thinking about you. Thanks for the update!

Patrice

Glad you went corky. Bad deal you lost a good friend. Doesn't change the loss but these celebrations seem a lot less somber then the traditional funerals. Only bad thing is it seems like I have gone to a few in the last couple years. G.