Levi's Soccer Pictures

A dad from Levi's team took these photos of Levi, and about 50 more, throughout the year. It was such a fun surprise to get the email and see such great photos of him and how little he looked at the beginning to the end. I also just love that tongue hanging out. With my hands so full it is hard to get pictures and I Levi....sniff sniff...

Albrea Jayne Knowlton Brewer

Albrea Jayne Knowlton Brewer

1927-2017

 We will miss our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who returned home to Heavenly Father on June 2, 2017 at the age of 89.

Jayne was born on September 16, 1927 to Ezra Clark Knowlton and Mary Albrea Shumway in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married her eternal sweetheart, Ross Kelvin Brewer, on August 27, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Jayne was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a missionary in the Southwest Indian Mission. She has always had a special love of family history and taught her posterity to value the legacy of their ancestors. While participating in YESHARAH, Orem Women’s Club and Daughters of the Utah Pioneer groups, Jayne enjoyed fellowship with many dear and valued friends.

Together Jayne and Kelvin raised five children Kelvin Knowlton Brewer (Kara), Cynthia Brewer Alleman (Stuart), Michael Clark Brewer (Ruth Ann), Kathy Jayne Hegerhorst (Dale), and Bruce Nielsen Brewer (Barbara). She was lovingly known as "Grammy" to 29 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS church located at 310 North 100 East, Orem, Utah 84057. A viewing will be held before the funeral from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment: Orem City Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family here on her page.

Today we got to lay Grammy to rest next to Grampy. It was such a special day spent visiting with family we don't see often, and celebrating the amazing life Grammy lived. She was a remarkable example to each of us and had a strong influence in my life personally. My mom told me a story during that week before she died where she had a dream. She entered into an empty room and looked around and thought she was dead. When Grampy was not there she assumed she had gone to hell. Mom said her response was, "Mom, if you went to hell, than we all wouldn't stand a chance!" She was an incredible example of following the Savior and prioritizing accordingly. She loved her family, loved serving, and loved family history. We sure will miss this amazing lady who is lovingly referred to as 'Grammy' by so many, including my kids. We were so grateful for the example she set when she weakly stood up in the audience at Graham's blessing to bear her testimony. Even though she couldn't physically make it up to the stand she didn't use that as an excuse. She took the opportunity and stood and said it loud so all could hear. She had a strong relationship with her Father in Heaven and she loved to share the gospel with all she could. I have many fond memories of Sunday night dinners. The many many meals she made for us and she always made WAY too much. She was at many of my soccer games cheering me on and was so supportive in all that we did. She encouraged my all the way through nursing school and I loved that we had that in common as she trained a little to do that herself. I remember visiting them on vacations in their RV. I loved their dog Maylynn (sp?), with her overgrown tongue. She helped teach me to crochet and I remember sitting on the couch watching her aging hands crocheting blankets and blankets and that is something I cherish. We loved the nights spent playing games and pool at their house. There are so many things I love about my Grammy, and most of all, I know that she loved me. I am so happy that she is with her eternal sweetheart and as one of my cousins said, "There is a stadium of ancestors there welcoming her home." Love you Grammy!

My parents got up and read little bits from each of the grandkids about what Grammy has taught them. This was mine.

Julie’s Funeral Notes About Grammy

When I think of the many principles Grammy has taught me over the years, I struggled to come up with one, for there were too many to share! She emulates the characteristics of Christ and was an example to all those who knew her. Grammy has faced many trials and adversities in her life, through health, lost of loved ones, and the daily struggles of raising a family. When reading through her letters and remembering Grammy’s life, I noticed a trend. Grammy always looked up first through prayer. She had a very personal relationship with her Father in Heaven. Second, she looked out. She was never idle. She was serving in many aspects, even when she could no longer go visiting teaching, she was writing letters for her sisters. She truly loved the people she served.  Next, she looked back. She had a strong relationship with those who came and paved the way before her. One that for me is unmatched! Last, she had an unwavering testimony. One moment that was precious for our family happened a few weeks ago at my son Graham’s blessing. She stood up in the audience and not only bore her testimony she proudly yelled it for all to hear. What an example Grammy was for everyone she came in contact with!

 Zack with my cousin Zach. He has a great example to look up to:)

I decided to include these in this post. We received a message of Wednesday last week that Grammy was declining. My first reaction was to wait till the next day, as the kids would be done with school and a few other schedule conflicts. After an hour or so, I kept getting the feeling that I needed to go TODAY. So, amazingly enough we were able to work things out, checked our kids out of school and ran down. That night Grammy was unresponsive. I am so grateful for those promptings and that both Dan and I received those promptings to go. My kids and I were all able to sit and hold her hand as she would say, "I love you, I love you." We were able to hear her tell us that she loved our family and that we were a great family with great kids. I will cherish those words and will strive to create that loving home that she always offered us. It is always hard giving her one last hand squeeze and one last kiss on the head. When I teased her that she was in a hurry to go see Grampy, she gave me a giddy smile. I can just imagine them now:) 

 This lily pads were in the courtyard of Grammy's apartment. We walked out there while visiting Grammy and there was just a peaceful feeling. I felt the confirmation of eternal families there. It was a sweet experience and one I am glad we made the trip for.

Last Day of 1st and 3rd grade

These 2 had a great year at school! Their teachers and nothing but good things to say about them all year long. Zack was always a good example and worked hard. She said she couldn't wait till he could go to 2nd grade so he could be pushed harder. Levi's teachers said he was such a good example to his classmates and got the outstanding student award. He tested above average in the ELA (language arts) and really above average in Math. Zack was excited that he got Mrs. Goddard/Mrs.Bybee next year and Levi will have Mrs. West. All good teachers that we know!!! Yay!!!! We are so ready to have these boys home! We celebrated good grades with a doughnut run on National Doughnut Day. Never again. But, we did get lots of free doughnuts! Then some swimming!! 

 This girl has been referred to as Mrs. Red eyes as of late and caught the case of Conjunctivitis! She is now 2 days in to antibiotics and knock on wood, it has stuck to just her! We tell her the eye drops are the good guys and they need to get in her eyes to fight the bad guys. It works I swear!

Last soccer games for the year!

These boys had a good year and grew a ton throughout! We had challenging moments with schedules, Dan in school, and having a baby right in the middle of it all. But, it always gave them something to get their energy out, work hard, and to look forward to. We decided to let them at it again this next year and Levi will be playing Rampage again and Zack even made their academy league team tonight. It will be a fun year for these hard working soccer lovers!