On Friday, people began to gather on the farm for Vince's memorial service. Caroll, Linda, and Cynthia arrived from Michigan followed by Janet and Debbie with Gerd and George who had stopped to pick up Barbara at Midway in Chicago. Barb had flown there from New York. Next to arrive was sister Joyce. John had driven her from Iowa. 
Joyce and Caroll had not seen each other since Beanie's funeral a year earlier. The farm is a wonderful place to gather. It's classified as a Century farm because our Grandfather purchased it in 1894. I was born when my parents lived here and it is now owned by my Brother's daughter, Kathy and her husband, Jim.
By the end of the day all of Vince and Caroll's kids along with their families were gathered in the yard on a warm and sunny afternoon. The only one missing was Diane, from New York. She was unable to get time off from her job. All of this took place the day prior to the service. The minister, Pastor Mike, came up to meet with the family and to make arrangements for the next day.
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