LLOYD BARSTAD

Condolences & Memories (1 entries)

• Its been a really hard year without you Gramps. Our whole world has changed since you left us and there is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you. When you left, I wasn't ready to let you go but I knew that the pain and sickness would never be worth the battle of trying to fight and stay with us. I know now that our lives together, the memories I hold so dear to my heart are now reminders of how much you were loved. And how much you had loved us. I couldn't resist laughter when you'd crack a joke over coffee and a visit with Noah. I'd look into your big blue eyes and see nothing but love and pride. You were a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather and I have no regrets other than wishing you could see how much I have grown and how much closer our family is. I live in your memory every day and every day it brings a smile to my face knowing you're always with me in my heart, in my soul, in the memories I hang on the wall. I will never forget the man you were and I was always honored to be near you and to have you be such a big inspiration to our lives. I miss Sunday dinners with you and trips to the zoo. I miss the smell of you when I would hug you. I miss watching you make pea soup and coming to see you every Christmas eve first before we saw anyone else. We would drink coffee and eat peanuts and open your presents and it never mattered what you got, you were just thankful to have us near you. I miss the warm summer days and relaxing soaking up the sun on the deck with mom and dad. I miss every part of you. And I always will. I will always hold these memories forever in my heart. It wasn't ever good bye gramps- it was see you later. With love always, Ashlie, Stephen, Noah, Carrette, Ron and Liz Barstad. We love you grandpa always and forever. - Posted by: Barstad Family (Granddaughter) on: Apr 06, 2019