Saying goodbye is never easy.

Its been a rough couple weeks, My cousin Danny last week committed suicide, its such a hard thing to wrap your mind around, i know he was struggling but it always makes you feel so bad knowing somebody you loved was hurting so much. His funeral was really tough, it was so emotionally draining, he left behind his 12 year old son, every time i looked over at him it just made me sick to think what he must be going through. 

Then just as we were getting over the rough weekend my sweet grandpa passed away on Monday in his sleep. I know ever since my grandma passed away my grandpa was so heartbroken, it makes me happy to know they are together again, but it also is going to be hard to not have him here anymore. He had such a kind heart and was always helping so many people. He is going to be sorely missed, we love you grandpa! 

This picture was taken right after my grandpa flipped everybody the bird. That was so grandpa!!! This was also the last time i saw him, i'm glad my kids got to see him as well.

"Loved by All"
Delbert Earl Townsend passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2013. He was born July 29, 1927 in Murray, Utah to Delbert H. and Theata Hughes Townsend. He was a life-long resident of Murray where he shared many fond memories alongside his friends. He played a "mean" trumpet and was called upon to lead the pep band at many high school functions. He served as the student body president of Murray High School in 1945.
He joined the Navy in 1945 and was primarily stationed in San Francisco and San Diego, CA. He served as a missionary in the Texas/Louisiana Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1948 to 1950. He married Marguerite Bean Townsend in the Salt Lake Temple on June 20, 1951 and they were blessed with six children. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1953 with a degree in Business.
In 1957, his dream came true when he was able to purchase a men's clothing store in downtown Murray. He promptly remodeled and renamed the store, Mr. Debb's Clothes for Men, which he operated until 1973 when he reluctantly closed the doors for the last time. Many of his customers followed him as he became manager of Arthur Frank in the Cottonwood Mall.
He was a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in several different Bishoprics over a 15-year period and was then called as Bishop of the Murray 3rd Ward, where he served faithfully for seven years. He served in the high council under two separate stake presidents and then served as Stake Mission Leader for four years. He and Marge were called as LDS Employment missionaries and then served an 18-month mission to the Utah State Prison and Half-Way House. He served as an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple for over five years. He also served on the Murray School Board.
He is survived by his children, Terrie Butler, Rob (Manuela), Cindy (Phil) Talbot, Steve (Cindy) and Ted; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge; his parents; siblings; one son, Chris; and one grandson, Eric.