Grandma Jo (post 1 of 4)

I just wanted to let everyone know that we lost a VERY special family member on Friday. Scott’s mom’s mom (Grandma Jo) passed away on Friday with her loving family surrounding her after battling cancer and multiple strokes. She was so tremendously loved by all and will be missed soooo much!! There are about a million wonderful things I can say about Grandma Jo, but I think the most important of all is the wonderful family she raised. I have never seen such an amazing family with so many fantastic children and grandchildren who have all gone on to do such amazing things. Grandma Jo was the mother of five (plus spouses), grandmother of 20 (plus many spouses now that everyone is growing up) and 7 great-grandchildren and counting! Every single family member is the kindest and warmest person you have ever met. Among them are many teachers, musicians, a Naval Academy graduate and a pastor. The entire family still gets together monthly to share family dinners and fellowship. It is truly something I do not think you find in today’s world, and I think it is all because of Grandma Jo and Grandpa!! You could always find a huge smile on Grandma Jo’s face when her family was around! She is very proud of each and every one of them, and it is easy to see why! I also know that her greatest wish would be to keep her large family together and to have her great-grandchildren grow up to be just as amazing and wonderful people as the last two generations. I know she will be watching down on us daily, and I know we will all make her proud!! We love you Grandma Jo!!