Several years ago, I spent some time working on a family tree project. I interviewed many family members, including Grandma. Those who know her won’t be surprised to hear I didn’t get much out of her. She was quiet. But she was also one of the stronger people I’ve had the benefit to know. She raised seven children, who all turned out to be decent people. She was married 67 years, an achievement remarkable to anyone familiar with Grandpa’s orneriness.
I'm aware of how fortunate I’ve been to grow up knowing each of my grandparents. Nearly all of them said something to me at one time or another that’s stuck with me. Grandma was different in that she taught me something important by not saying anything at all. More specifically, to not talk unless you have something worth saying. Because that's how she operated, when Grandma talked, people listened.
She’ll be missed.
I am sorry to learn about your grandmother's passing, and I can think of no better tribute to her than what you have written here.
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