Wilma Rynbrandt 1911-2007

Andrew's grandmother passed away this past Saturday. She was 96 years old. We flew up to Grand Rapids, Michigan on Sunday night for the viewing on Monday and the funeral on Tuesday. Needless to say it was a very hard and emotional time for us, especially Andrew. Her funeral was very nice and I learned a lot more about Andrew's grandmother. For example, she went ski-dooing for the first time in her 80's! She often had the nickname, Wild Willie, for her adventurous spirit. :) Her funeral was obviously sad because she will no longer be here with us. But, it was also a really neat time to hear person after person tell about what a woman of God she was. She truly had a servant's heart. So, even during this time of sorrow, it is also a time of rejoicing as she is with her saviour now. I am sad that I only knew her for about 5 years. But, I am so thankful for the Godly heritage that she passed on to her children, grandchildren (Andrew) and that will soon be passed on to her 12th great-grandchild.