Joseph Kenneth Pyfer

On March 1, 2011, our Grandpa Joe passed away. Jared was able to go up there to spend time with his dad just before he passed. All 5 of Joe and Sue's kids were able to go up and I know for Jared it was an amazing and yet humbling experience. The day after Jared flew home we piled in the car and drove to Idaho for the funeral. We were all there for a sad reason but it was truly joyful to spend time together. Joe has 10 kids and 8 of them were able to come to the funeral. The kids were able to meet some cousins they had never met and they loved it. I know that it made Joe so happy that we were all together. His family so so important to him. I dont know a man more proud of his kids than Joe. In his eyes, they could do no wrong. I love the pride he had in his family. His whole face lit up when he smiled and with his family he truly had joy. He will truly be missed but I am so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that while we wont see him again for awhile we will see him again!

This is 8 of his 10 kids and their spouses. This is about 75% of his grandchildren. He had 3 great grandchildren that were unable to make it. We are a huge group and a little rowdy!

Most of the grandchildren.

Our family.

Sue and Jared's sisters, Jodi and Jaylene.

Jaylene and Greg.

Joe and Sue live literally next to the church and since there were so many of us the kids and dads went over to the church to play games. It was cold outside and the kids needed to get some energy out. They are so attractive!

Uncle Jason, dad, Uncle JD, Oaklee, Dayne, Bria, Brigg, Court, Rhett, Kyra, Harlee, Ella, Breil, Hayden, Jason, Carson, and Travis.

A lot of ping pong was played.

Harlee and Kyra. Harlee had a blast getting to know her cousin!

A lot of games were played.

Apparently some people played too many games!

And of course, in true Idaho fashion, it snowed!

Joe and Sue only live about 2 hours from Rexburg so I drove out one day to see Katy. We went to lunch, saw her apartment, walked around campus, went to the temple. It was a lot of fun getting to see her!