As many of you know, my grandpa passed away last week, so we made the drive to Seattle to attend his funeral services. I know I'm not alone in saying that this was a nice time for the family to reunite and catch up with each others' activities. We picked up Heather on Tuesday the 18th around midnight and started travelling straight up. After a not-so-comfortable slumber at a rest stop along the way, we kept driving and driving for what seemed like forever, and finally got into Seattle on Wednesday the 19th around 6 p.m. With bathroom stops, meals, and our aforementioned 2-hr pause for sleep, we were on the road for about 18 hours! Becky was sure a trooper on the way up. She slept most of the way, and remarkably wasn't too bothered by being in the car for 18 hours straight!



F.Y.I., here is Grant's obituary: W. Grant BARNET, Jr.
Born April 27, 1921 Grant went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2001. A loyal Alumni of West Seattle High School, he was instrumental in organizing and editing the Alumni Newspaper for twenty-five years while employed as a machinist for the Seattle Post Intelligencer. As a member of First Presbyterian in Seattle, he faithfully served as elder, deacon and volunteer in numerous capacities, trained and served as a Stephen Minister. During World War II Grant served in the Merchant Marines. In 1946 he joined the Alki Masonic Lodge. One of his interests was handling publicity for Boy Scout Troops of West Seattle. Many enjoyed his gardening, especially roses. All remember him as a selfless, kind gentleman with a servant heart. He loved the Lord and his family dearly. Survived by his wife, Marian Barnet; his three children, William Grant Barnet, 3rd, Richard David Barnet, and Barbara Jean Bolinger; Marian's two children, David Charles Bjerke and Suzanne Bjerke Johnsen and their five spouses; he has thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Janette Miller and a niece and nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Seattle, September 20, 2001, 2 PM. The family requests in lieu of flowers, remembrances to the First Presbyterian Church Shelter Ministry and West Seattle Alumni Association.