Pictures from the Services

I realized after the viewing that many of you do, come to read this blog. I am so glad that this was a help to so many, it melted my heart. As a final post I decided to put some pictures up of the services because we realized so many were not able to come because of being out of town, etc.
So here are some pictures of the viewing and funeral. Thank you all for your love and support. It was such a humbling experience the last couple of weeks to feel the love of so many. It was a wonderful tribute to Dad. Thanks again.

Dad's Hat and quilt that the 28th ward made for him

Pictures of mom and dad together
Patriarch and Grandpa Flowers
Pictures of Dad's Posterity
American Legion Greeting the Car
Dad's Grandsons carry the casket
Mom receiving the flag
A beautiful rose with the casket
God be with you till we meet again....

Funeral Arrangements

As I'm sure most of you know, this week have been really busy, so I apologize for the lateness but her are the arrangements, Thank you so much for all your love, prayers, meals and support.
Dad's viewing will be Friday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Lindquist’s Funeral Home at 1867 North Fairfield Road in Layton, Utah 84041. The funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Layton Hills Stake Center at 2300 North University Park Boulevard in Layton. Hope to see you there!

At Last

At 10:00 on May 30, Dad passed from this life to the next into the loving arms of friends and family waiting for him. His passing was peaceful and we are grateful of the sweet time we had with Dad and that he was in very little pain. All the family wishes to thank all of you for your love and support. Funeral arrangements will follow.

A time to rest...

Dad decided today that it is time, the medicines have stopped working and his blood is not bouncing back anymore. So he will now enter into hospice care. Dad and the family would ask that this time be for close friends and family, and when you do visit try to call first and please be aware that Dad's head hurts horribly bad and loud noises or voices really bother him, so please be sensitive to that. He is at peace with his decision as is Mom (as much as they can be) and this will be a difficult time but also a very sweet and tender time for them both. We are so grateful for all the prayers and love and support that have been offered up in his name. We have been truly blessed by all of you!

Update

Well things have not progressed well, Dad now has what is believed to be a staph infection in his left eye. We really ask for prayers and support for Dad, Mom and the family, as you can imagine this is a very hard time for all. We are so grateful for those who have been so wonderful during this time and continue to be great friends, family and associates. Thank you so much.

Not feeling well

Dad's sinus infection has moved into his lungs and is now pneumonia. He is still not feeling well but has started the second round of Vidaza. They are hoping it will knock some of the leukemia cells down to a more manageable level. Dad has now requested no school age or younger children be brought into his home, there is just too much of a risk right now. He is not trying to be mean or cruel, he is just trying so hard to fight all of this and his immunity is zero. Having kids make cards, pictures or a video. If you can put them in an email you can send them to him at scbankhead@hotmail.com. Some have said that Dad and even Mom right now can get a little testy, well let us try to understand, they both know very soon they will have to say goodbye to each other after almost 60 years of marriage, I think we can all be very sympathetic to that, and I know myself would not be half as nice and kind as they are right now. Please continue to keep Mom and Dad and the family in your prayers.

Family and Friends, a special fast

Just wanted to let you all know, our family is having a special fast for John's Dad tomorrow, he has had a miserable week and is very weak and in a lot of pain. Please keep him in you prayers as you fast this Sunday. Thank you again for all your love and support.