A Celebration of Life

Michele and I traveled back to South Dakota recently to celebrate the extraordinary life of my stepfather.

RIP Bruce, we'll never stop missing you.

Though somber, the occasion brought together many different people from many distant places, which allowed me to capture some of them with my camera:

Too Many Funerals

Last week marked another day in which someone I care for deeply passed away. Her name was Evelyn Baker, and I've known her since I was an infant.

It was a very sad day, but I did manage to corral a couple of Evelyn's son's along with their families for some photos. This is Andy, his wife Karli, and their three kids:

 This is a picture of Ron, his wife Mary, and their two kids:

Saying Goodbye to Friends is Never Easy

Said goodbye to David Baker yesterday. He died June 27th from the cancer that had been growing in his lungs and other parts of his body, and had remained undetected until just 23 days prior. It was a sad emotional day.

Family members carry David C Baker to his final resting place in St Michael's Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD



The silver lining on an otherwise bleak day was reuniting with old friends, and naturally, I was armed with my camera:


Richard Baker and his 19 grandchildren



Richard Baker and his 6 remaining children



Steve Baker and his 4 children

Shane, Brian, May and Ron

Rest in Peace Judy

Michele and I made a quick trip to Iowa this weekend to attend her Aunt Judy's funeral. As with any family related gathering, I took lots of pictures.
 

Russ with his grandchildren and great grandchildren

Bo, Haily, Jerad, Cory, Russ, Jake, Bethany, Maggie, Chad

 

Greg, Maralie, Russ, Melody and Darrell

Bob and Russ

Michele, Jean, Bob, Mike and Marilyn