January 27th 2017 Grandpa Stander passes, a most inspired life.

Grandpa passed away. What a celebration of a life well lived. The funeral was so uplifting, hearing all the faith promoting experiences was so heart warming. One story was when he was a boy he found a quarter, meanwhile a life insurance salesman was trying to convince his parents to purchase a life insurance policy. They told the salesman they didn't have any money, the salesman said it didn't take much to get started. Grandpa offered his 25 cents, two weeks later his father passed away and that quarter paid for his coffin and burial. What an inspired, giving boy, what a blessing he was to his mother and sister! It was said he never had much but he always knew what direction to face. He overcame, financial and health obstacles. He made each grand kid feel special and would tell you how proud he was if you. I keep thinking of my old grandpa who always thought he would die young, embrace his father who did die young. This old man hugging his youthful father, and his father saying, well done son, well done. Thank you grandpa for your legacy of faith, grit and deliverance. You will be missed fiercely.