Grandma Wyler passed away today, Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at about 6:17 p.m. Karen, Dale, Mark, Margie, Noel and her husband Aaron, and I were all with her at the time. Her breathing had returned to normal until just after Dale and Margie showed up. We were singing hymns together, and when we return to the room Grandma was in, Karen noticed her pulse had slowed considerably. We all sat around her and sung "I Am a Child of God." Within minutes Grandma was only taking a breath every thirty seconds or so, and soon Margie could no longer find a heartbeat. It was a very peaceful passing, and there was a peaceful spirit in the room. My dad Mark said a nice prayer following her passing. The funeral arrangements are being made for this Saturday, August 12th. Also, we are hoping all the immediate grandchildren of Grandma Wyler will be able to sing "Come Thou Fount." More funeral arrangements will be posted online when availabe. Ken is now here, and Rich and Chase will be coming this evening. We are all glad that she has returned to her Heavenly Father and to Grandpa Wyler!
--Lisa
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Last time I tried to comment on a blog I was rejected by the computer for being uncool. Anyways, I just wanted to add my thoughts about Grandma Wyler.
I had to laugh when I read Brian's post about rummikub and Grandma. I was remembering about playing games with Grandma and specifically, rummikub. There was no mercy at Grandma's rummikub table:). I also remember when she and grandpa came to Idaho one time, she taught me how to lead music for Young Womens. She then showed me an exagerated way if I wanted to create entertainment and perhaps a few weird looks during that time. Grandma did have a sense of humor.
I obviously got to spend a lot of time with Grandma these past 7-8 years. One thing I noticed was she maintained her sense of humor up until the last few months. My husband Jason would love to tease her and she Always knew when he was teasing and often came back with a good retort. We all know the last several years of Grandma's life was not easy for her she had a lot of depression. But I was remembering last night that even through all of that, she was still singing. And one of her favorite songs the last few months, which she sang in a jovial voice was "It's a lovely day today...."
Love you and Miss you Gram!
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