This morning, we got the call that Grandpa Petersen had passed away in his sleep. Finally he has been reunited with his sweet heart, Maxine Petersen. His sweetheart died in 2008 from a long batter with cancer. Grandpa has a difficult last five years with dementia and alzheimers and a few stokes along the way. I am sure he had a fabulous reunion...I can just see Grandma waiting with open arms and a big smile for him!!!!!
Eric's Parents, Jo and Rod have done an amazing job caring for Grandpa. I know it was very challenging for them but now Grandpa is smiling down at them!!! I know he appreciates all their love and care they gave him.
In September we went to Utah for a mini family reunion and took family pictures. It is nice to have a few pictures with Grandpa in them!
Grandpa moved his chair in so he was in the picture...it was cute and funny. His mind wasn't all there but he knew he wanted to be in our picture. So we took a few with him.
We took this one earlier in the day...with Grandpa!
In 2005, all the Redford/Petersens went to Hawaii for a family reunion. Grandma loved to get all her children together for reunions. She loved her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren very much.
In 2003, We drove up to Washington to surprise Eric's mom for her birthday. Grandma and Grandpa drove over from Tacoma to see us. They loved playing with Brooklyn (6 months).
Just last week...I spent hours cleaning out the filing cabinet and I found this letter from Grandma Petersen. She loved it when Brooklyn and Easton would send cards, pictures and call her. I am glad I kept this letter...Grandma was a sweetheart! 
I am truely happy that Grandma and Grandpa are reunited at last. I know they both have been waiting for this day for the last year and a half!
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