Rest in peace, Aunt Babs

Unfortunately we lost our Blanche "Babs" Anderson (nee Kingery) this evening. Progressive illness and several hip surgeries were contributing factors. In her last days she was transferred from the hospital back to Maple Lawn Convalescent home in Fulda Minnesota where she had lived the last few months, so she was in familiar surroundings with staff and family attending to her at the end.

I was fortunate to have seen her in April (first picture below) and again last week (second picture with daughter Susan). She was quick with a smile and had her usual sense of humor.

I love her and I will miss her.  But I know she's now with family who've also passed on, including my grandfather Albert, my grandmother Blanche, and my mom Pat, and she's now free of the pain that I know she endured for many months. Rest in peace, Aunt Babs. Until we meet again.