Saying Good-bye

We laid Steve to rest at Fort McPherson Cemetary on Friday, Aug. 8th in a beautiful wheat colored casket with wheat inlays. The service and music was beautiful and we greatly appreciate all of the family and friends who joined us in celebrating Steve's life and saying good-bye.







Bernie and his brother's Dave, Ed and Doug, along with Garrett and Tyler were pall bearers, with the remaining grandchildren being honorary pall bearers. They were honored to fulfill Steve's wishes of carrying him to meet our Precious Lord.

Our family~ Sara, Cade, Garrett, Bernie and Tyler

outside St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Paxton, NE

I put together this picture display to honor Bernie's Dad's life. Everyone enjoyed looking at it and remembering Steve at different times in his life. It was a small reflection of his 80 years and my gift to him, and Grace.

Tyler, Cousin Joe, Garrett and Cousin Dani at the rosary Thursday evening. The grandkids all left little momentos special to them in Grandpa's casket.

It was a long week, with many things to plan and arrange, but there's no doubt that we all feel blessed to have had the opportunity to see and visit with Steve the day before he died, at the annual Schimonitz Family Reunion. He so wanted to be there one more time and see everyone. What a blessing to have that chance to say hello and goodbye and to have lasting pictures of him smiling and enjoying himself. We want to thank all of the family who so graciously made the trip back for the funeral and for those that thought of us in prayer, cards and phone calls. We truly appreciate everything.