Grandpa Welling

H. Neil Welling is a man I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know. He was unobtrusive, but intelligent. He was a pillar to his family, a wonderful companion to his wife, and an incredible father to some amazing daughters.

While at Max and Gwen's wedding dinner, I was able to sit at the table with Grandpa. He didn't say much of anything, but had a quick and ready smile for everyone, and hugs for those who came over. All this despite the fact I could see he was very uncomfortable, and probably not in a little pain.

I was talking to one of Grandpa's daughters about how Travis and I are to soon have a fourth daughter join our family. She got a twinkle in her eye and said, "Yes, it does take a special kind of man to raise only girls."

I will miss Grandpa so much! I am so grateful for all his love, for all his quiet support and teaching. My heart is full of gratitude that he (and his wife) raised such amazing daughters- so that I could have such an incredible husband.

When we were in town in June 2003, Grandpa met Zoë

Grandpa with Brett and Josh at Allan and Buffy's Wedding Dinner, July 2003



Grandpa with Joshua and Sarah outside the SLC Temple at Allan's wedding in August 2004.

Taken in July 2007 when we visited Grandma and Grandpa Welling at their house one late morning. Zoë is 4 and Megan is 2.

From our most recent visit to Utah, July 2009.

Zoë took this picture of Grandpa.