Today Grandpa Anderson would have been 92 years old! I sure miss him!! I have so many amazing memories of him in my life. I think the best memory was when I was in middle school and I went early in the morning with the young women to do baptisms for the dead. As I walked into the baptism room, the first person I saw was my Grandpa all dressed in white. He was working in the temple, in that particular area that morning. To tell my friends that this wonderful man was my Grandpa was the best feeling. To have him watch me get baptized for the dead was even better.
Grandpa also gave me my patriarchal blessing and that experience stands out in my mind. What an amazing experience to have your own Grandpa give you something that will be with you for the rest of your life? He truly was the best example anyone could ever have. I miss him, and I wish my children were able to have met him and know him. We will always try to follow in Grandpa's footsteps.
Even though he is not with us anymore, his namesake lives on through Riley; named Riley Reed Fackrell after him. His memory will never leave us as well. I looked up his obituary, and this part struck me so hard:
"Nothing gave Reed more satisfaction than spending time with his family. He loved music and especially enjoyed listening to his children and grandchildren perform. Though a sacrifice at the time, he made sure that all of his children had every opportunity available for education and music in their lives. As a role model for his wife and children, he was unsurpassed. His humble, quiet demeanor and unmiligated love was felt through all throughout his life. He was truly a man without guile.
Happy Birthday Grandpa, We love you.
Love, Andrea
Dad
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