On May 3rd Grandpa Harvey passed away. This was a little sudden for all of us. We really were not expecting him to pass anytime soon. We had all just gotten together for his 90th Birthday where he seemed in good spirits and in good health. On May 2nd Mike and Grandpa Schwitzer went golfing with him. He played a couple of holes and then just enjoyed watching Mike and Grandpa. Mike took him out for dinner that night and let him order whatever he wanted. He ordered a Red Robin Burger, Fries, and a nice big glass of strawberry lemonade. The next day Mike's Aunt left the house just for a half hour. When she came home she had found him and he had passed away. We are not sure exactly what happened, but we do believe in God' timing and he needed Grandpa Harvey on the other side.
We were all devastated when we heard the news. Mike had the hardest time coping with losing him. He went up to our room and cried and cried for hours. Mike had a really unique relationship with his Grandpa. They were golfing buddies and Mike loved him so much. Mike just kept saying, "I just lost my Best Friend."
We got this text from Grandma a couple of days before he passed. Grandpa Harvey was a huge supporter of Donald Trump. He really wants him to be President.
On May 11th it was his funeral. We all gathered and each of the kids took a moment to say good bye. All of our kids had a really hard time doing that. There were lots of tears, but lots of family there to give support and comfort.
Grandpa Schwitzer receiving the flag in honor of Grandpa Harvey's military service.
After, all the great- grand-kids gathered around the casket and were touching it. I thought it was a neat moment.
We came home and thought about the days events. I found this note that Eliza wrote to Grandpa Harvey. I thought it was so sweet.
We will miss Grandpa Harvey, but know he is happy and all is well with him on the other side. We know that we will see him again and our relationship will continue after this life!
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