November 28, 1939 - March 27, 2009

Myrna Darleen (Packer) Grosland
(November 28, 1939 - March 27, 2009)

Myrna Darleen (Packer) Grosland, 69, of Orem Utah, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2009, in the presence of her beloved family. She was born November 28, 1939 in Burbank, California. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Rogert Eugene Grosland, in Sunland, California. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles California Temple.

Myrna was an active member of the LDS Church. She proudly served two full time missions with her husband. She loved to crochet and donated her time and skills to various charitable organizations. Myrna loved spending her time doing various outdoor activities as well as traveling across country with her husband

Myrna is survived by her husband, Robert Grosland, her 6 children, 27 grand children, 12 great grand children, and her brother, Dale Packer of Orem, Utah.

A public viewing will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home located at 646 East 800 North, Orem. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. There will be an additional viewing prior to the services at 10:00 a.m. at the Canyon View Stake Center located at 575 East 800 North, Orem.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation in honor of Myrna can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. www.myltiplemyeloma.org

Here we go again. I want to write, Im feeling so many things, just cant get it out and some things just feel not right to share. Since Saturday things have been up and down. Grandma was admitted to the hospital for good this time after 3 years of bone cancer. We were at the park with my siblings for Lincolns 2nd birthday. We knew mom was going to be at the hospital all day. Late afternoon Friday we got the call.. she has an hour to 6 weeks come now if you want to say good-bye. We grabbed kids off toys and straight to the hospital after Jon and I took our kids even the birthday boy who wasnt feeling good for a few days to his parents to tend while we went. I had already lost it at the park and cried all the way to the hospital... everyone was there.. and arriving as we did. A few of my sibs and I were able to go into the room and tell her goodbye and how much we loved her. She was on so much pain meds we didnt know if we could really get her to talk or know we were there. When I went to hug her I just bawled and all she said was "oh stop that silly girl" So hard to see her so sick and not talking well. It was really here and it was so hard. She said a few things to the others that will always stick with each of them.

Later on.. my girls where able to come hug her .. Hallie sang her "Smiley" song to her then Mallory sang "I love to see the Temple" Grandma loves her primary songs. (I was going through our family site, I came across this pictures of my sweet Hallie with her great grandma, It chokes me every time I see it. she would always hold the babies and sing to them, now my girls got to sing to her)

A picture I had seen just days before that I wanted to take with her before she was gone, I knew it would be soon. I almost forgot until mom said something about it.. I hadnt even had the chance to tell her. It will always mean the world to me and I wanted it for my girls too. I stayed at the hospital till about 12 12:30 am Saturday night or it could have been Sunday. It was hard to get up the next day not only cause i stayed up the night before but being emotional really takes a toll on you. We felt it best not to hang around as much.. so Monday and Tuesday we just tried to keep updates with whoever was there. Wednesday my sisters and I headed over about 8 pm and stayed till about 2 I think. Some stayed even later.. Thursday same deal.. signs where showing, things were changing that it was getting closer. My aunt from New Jersey came in late Wed eve. Thursday night.. her O2 had dropped to low 20's. Her heart rate went up to 149. She had a high fever and felt pretty warm. Over these last few days she was so up on drugs it almost like she was in a coma. We knew it was really soon. It was a false alarm Thursday eve. We were prepared to take kids and camp out in the lobby tonight. I wasnt sure when I would go. Jon would be working and I could leave the kids with him. I was trying to catch a snooze while Lincoln was and I got a call from Mindy.. grandma passed. I tried to keep it together, but as i called jon i couldnt keep it in. I was getting frustrated, the girls werent listening. I was just trying to get there. Grandma passed about 3:55 pm today with my sister Natasha, my parents and my Uncle Bill there. Im grateful they were there. Im so happy for grandma to be free of pain, to be able to see her Brother who died 10 years ago today, her mom, and her other brother too. I can just see her beaming and dancing around. She was such an example to me as I have grown up. Always so strong in the church. Her and Grandpa served two missions together. I love her so much. I will miss you dearly. Its different for me at this time cause im a mother myself. I have to teach my kids and explain things to them. They have said some really silly things this week.. just so innocently too. I pray my mom has comfort and will be ok. I love her more than anything.

This is all of my grandparents childeren and grandchildern and great grandchildern. We are missing a coulple who werent there. This was shortly after or before we knew grandma had cancer.

Friday the 13th... 50 Golden Years

A full house for sure. Jons parents had their 50th wedding Anniversary on March 13th. All 10 siblings where in town.
Mom and Dad, and their wedding attire 50 years ago. Itsnt that cool.
Jon sure loves his dad. He is a great man!
Lincoln was awesome with helping clean up.
Uncle Bob loves the little kids.
My drummer boy.
All 10 Kids
Mallory had to dance with Uncle Bob
and Grandpa
of course he was eating all night.
Mallory and Grandma Witt
Jon and his mother
Hallie and Grandma

Cake duplicate made by Jons sister Lori, and the barbie they had made for her 10 years ago is her identical wedding dress too.
It was an amazing night. Jons parents were so happy. They had the live band which Alvins brother plays in. Lots of guests came. It was so fun.

Where do I start?

I have been thinking what I should write in this post to express the feelings I had through out yesterday. I feel like I cant give it justice with my words.
As you know we have had a very busy week and lots of family around, for both mine and Jons family.
We were dragging from the night before but just wanted to make sure we were ready for the big events Saturday.
First, my oldest sister Tashina and her family have been sealed...the first time about 6 or 7 years ago. It felt great. Complete in a way..but not really. Sadie who is now nearly 9 (in a week) couldn't be sealed. Her biological mother wouldn't do it. Well Sadie and her family got a great gift for Christmas this year. Her biological mom wrote a letter giving permission. FINALLY.. how excited could you get?
You can never understand or feel the spirit in a room as strong as when little children walk into a room dressed in pure white. Tears flow. Little angels, sweet spirits. If you could just see the happiness in Tashina's eyes. The second those few words came out of his mouth... emotions ran. Tashina her mother for Eternity. Brian her father for Eternity. It was done. A complete family. These memories will always be remembered by Hunter and Sadie and us who could be there. I just watched faces, I love to see the happiness you know that's coming. Sadie just beaming, beaming!! Her hair so pretty as she walked in the room in her white dress. Hunter so handsome with his bit of shy grin on his face. I'm grateful they could be there to witness it. Hunter was just a little guy when he was sealed to his parents and then for him to see it happen with his sister. Just Awesome. Little Mckadie runs to me! My eyes filled up with tears as for some reason I know she just loves me. She is just content and peaceful when she sits with me. I felt so honored by this little 1 year old that she wanted me out of everyone in that room. In her long beautiful dress. I love them.
We went out for pictures. I didn't get any on my camera...but am waiting to see them. I felt so guilty and felt bad that I was running as fast to leave. Like I didn't give attention to my sister and her family as I should have. But I know my Heavenly Father wanted me back in that Temple. Tashina would too. Jon and I were in a few pictures... but then had a great opportunity that I dont think many get to do. Jons brother and his sweet wife Jen were being sealed to their two angels.

Tashina and Brian, Sadie, Hunter and my buddy Mckadie. I love you all so much. I know how long you have waited for this day.

After getting to chat with Jen and read her thoughts and things they have had to go through and endure to get to this point made it even more special, for me. I know for them as well.
I was anxious to get up there and see them. To have it start. Kenny and Jen came into the room and I had this over whelming feeling, gratitude, so happy for them. The spirit was so strong. The sealer was amazing. I loved his words. The things he said to Kenny and Jen were perfect for them, their family. I watched Jen mostly.. I watched Kenny ... certain things just touched home. The emotions came. Watching just how happy they were and to see their expressions touched me so much. My most favorite part is when the sealer asked them to stand together as a "family" I cried with Jen. (again, cause I had cried with Tashina too, she has waited)

We congratulated them, Jen hugged me and said

"I saw your sister, and we hugged (hugged big)" that touched me more than anyone will know.

Having the back to back sealings was so special to me. Two people I cared deeply for were having life changing things happen. Things they have longed for.
I didnt know if I was going to make it to Jen and Kennys because they were so close to each other. But I feel that my Heavenly Father made it possible for me. Both sealings ran late.
I needed this spiritual experience. I have had experiences with being able to attend many family sealings including my own. It brings me back every time. The happiness on faces just glows. The children who just look in awe with large smiles on their faces. How can you not feel what they are feeling. I've been on all sides. Sealed to my parents, Sealed to my family, and seen my siblings sealings. I cant express enough. I am so grateful to be apart of both families happiness for Eternity.







Jen, Kenny, Morgan and Wyatt. What a day. What a blessing. What emotion. I love you guys and I hope to share all the thoughts and feelings I had with your family on this day with you.

Ill add the pictures I have, but there will be more. enjoy.

Another Accident, part of the Job

I had just left Jon yesterday early afternoon. About 20 min later he called me asking where I was to make sure I was ok and wasnt the one involved in the accident that had Life flight landing on University Parkway. I told him I was safe and asked if he was going to pick up this wreck. At that point no he wasnt. Of someone who has had someone so close to me in a serious wreck, feelings of that moment always come back. I had just told Jon last night after thinking about this serious accident that we are so very lucky, Jaxson I feel is a blessing. If Jon could have died, Jaxson wouldnt be coming. Im blessed.
Jon ended up calling me and saying he would'nt be meeting up with me because he was going to pick up this accident. We usually dont get pictures of his hard work like I mentioned in the previous post. So its kinda fun.

Pictures courtesy of KSL.COM

Jon told me that they had said on the scene this Honda was all built for racing. It had the seat belts and bars built in. Also going 70 to 90 mph (Jon is in the orange vest helping the officer.)

They had to use the jaws of life to get the person out of this silver car.

This is the car Jon picked up. He also has to clean up the debry on the road. Its very dangerous because he could get his by other passing cars, who could not be paying attention while they drive cause they are to busy looking at the wreck.

There is Jons Truck. After I had left the Mall, Jon was still on the scene. I made my way around to the "The Noodle Company" and watched him as he finished up. He already had the silver car loaded. Am/PM was getting ready to load the Honda.

KSL's Report

By Sam Penrod

OREM -- A high-speed crash in Orem sent two people to the hospital in extremely critical condition. Police say there is no evidence the car was racing another, but it appears the driver is no stranger to street racing and was flying down the road.

Tuesday, just before 12:30 p.m., the driver of a black Honda Civic was speeding through the intersection at 200 East and University Parkway and hit a silver Pontiac sedan that was turning left.

Police say the driver who caused the crash was going more than 70 mph. Orem police Officer James Thompson said, "Based on witness statements, it looks like the vehicle was traveling at least 70 miles per hour, possibly faster."

The driver behind the wheel of the speeding car was a 27-year-old man from Orem whose car was rebuilt for speed, including a roll bar and a steering wheel with no airbag. He was westbound on University Parkway and had a green light.

The driver of the silver car was a man from American Fork. He was going the opposite way, but also had a green light and was turning left when the cars collided.

The crash was so severe, it required both men to be extricated from their cars by firefighters. Thompson said, "The silver vehicle, which was struck by the black vehicle, was hit hard enough he traveled through the intersection, over the sidewalk and into three vehicles that were parked at the dealership, damaging them."

The three vehicles at the Ken Garff dealership were used, but they sustained several thousand dollars of repairable damage.

Investigators spent much of the afternoon reconstructing the scene to try to determine exactly how fast the black Honda was going. The driver of the silver car was rushed into emergency surgery because of internal bleeding. The driver of the Honda is said to be in extremely critical condition as well.

Their names have not been released.

OREM -- Police have identified the two men involved in a violent high speed crash in Orem Tuesday.

Police say 27-year-old Joshua David Williams, Orem, was driving a black 1992 Honda hatchback westbound on University Parkway, speeding through the intersection at 200 East when he collided with a silver Pontiac Grand Prix making a left hand turn, driven by 21-year-old Eduardo Maratin Phang of American Fork.

The impact of the crash propelled the Pontiac off the road and into several cars parked in a Ken Garff used car parking lot.

The three vehicles at the Ken Garff dealership were used, but they sustained several thousand dollars of repairable damage.

Phang was rushed into emergency surgery because of internal bleeding. Williams is said to be in extremely critical condition.

ksl.com

DISGUSTING SMELLY FISH!!

Can you understand why I puked when he came home?

This isn't no normal size fish! They were huge fish.

So, the story. Jon was of this weekend. But it usually doesnt stay that way. At 5:45 am Sunday morning, Jon and all the other employees got called to this accident in Payson. The truck driver was "looking for his phone" and went off the side... TIPSY over he went.

Jon, with his hands on his hips ... normal for him

After it was just pulled back to its top.

Jon is the one with the wench.

Jon is on far left of the picture in his Yellow vest.

Once again up where it should be.

Almost over
Getting ready to tip it back on its wheels.
Jon is walking with his foot in the air.

What a mess man.

So, I was awaken by Jon calling me asking me to call some men to come help. They needed as much help as possible to "PICK UP THE FISH" and put it into another refer trailer before they could tip it back over.

I called the men and Seth and my dad were willing to go in a heart beat. You dont usually get this experience. But how cool dont you think.

They even got to stay and watch them tip it back over.

Thanks dad for being the picture taker. We wouldnt have gotten these if you didnt take them. I like to get pictures of Jons hard work he does all the time. You were part of it. Thanks Seth too!! Jon would have gotten home way later than he did if they didnt get the extra help. Jon wasnt home until after 3 pm.

This was a load of 43 thousand pounds of fish. Now a total loss and GUESS WHAT! They get to go unload it tomorrow in the land fill. I probably shouldnt be here when he comes home. YUCKY!