The Scroggins Family: Remembering My Grandpa

Maurice Russell Truax

August 25, 1927 - November 5, 2008

In early November we were saddened to receive a call with news that my Grandpa had passed away. Although it wasn't completely unexpected, it's still hard to say good-bye to someone that you love. I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories I have with my Grandpa over the years and it was a blessing to be able to attend his memorial service in Oregon. His full obituary can be seen at http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-the-day-of-November-7-2008

I am so grateful that both of my children were able to meet my Grandfather and that we were able to get pictures of each of them with him.

My grandparents celebrated 60 years of marriage in June of this year!!

Bonnie and I decided to take a road trip to travel to the memorial service. It's the first "sister road trip" we've taken in about 4 years. Since it was such a long drive in just a few short days, we only took the babies with us. Here's Ashlyn and Joshua, ready for a long drive.

Our family with Grandma

The pallbearers were Doug, Rod, Russell, Don, Robert, and Kelly

Bobby conducted the memorial service, recalling some of his special memories of Grandpa and testifying of the hope that can be found in Jesus Christ.

Bonnie sang Grandpa's favorite hymn, In the Garden

A flag was presented to Grandma in honor of Grandpa's service in the Navy during World War II

Following the memorial service we went over to the radiator shop that Grandpa and Grandma owned for over 40 years.

The current owners closed the shop for the day and left a few pictures and a note remembering Grandpa.

Grandma with her 3 children

Grandma with 5 of her 7 grandchildren (and Jasmine too)

It was a beautiful time to be in Oregon! There was so much color on all the trees.

Ashlyn enjoyed a dip at the hotel pool with Aunt Joy

It was a long drive from California to Idaho and back in 4 days, but Bonnie and I were so glad that we were able to be there. The babies both did wonderful in the car, although by the time we started traveling back they were on to the fact that getting put into the carseat meant they would be there for a few hours til getting out again. We had some great "sister time" catching up on all the things that we don't get to talk about with little ones around.