Grandma Rula the Great

Grandma Rula the Great passed away right after Thanksgiving. We sick that we could not see her again before she died. Her cancer was undetected until it was way too late.
We are so grateful for the legacy she left us. We love our Grandma Great and are thrilled she gets to be with her Bud again now. She wanted to go, and told us not to pray for her to get well since she turned 90 this last October.
Here is our letter we read to her with a video made for her since we couldn't be with her again before she passed.

Grandma Great!
We love you so very much! We wish we could be there in Utah with you to hug you and hold your hand. We are happy to hear you are making people laugh and smile and that you are not in pain.
You are a HEROINE in our lives. We love telling stories to our kids about your life and your testimony. Thank you for enduring so well and living so completely! We adore you!

Emma and Thane and I sang a song for you on video. We would have said more but I am not too good at not crying on camera! We miss you!

You have inspired me many, many times with your love and concern for your children and grandchildren, and with your intense love of God and His Son. I love your sensitivity to the needs and hearts of those around you and the warmth you have for every one you know. You make every person you know feel as though you love them the best. You've got talent!

I love your open heart, your sense of humor and your love. The first time I met you at our sealing, you told me you loved me and that you were proud of us. I specifically remember your hugs because you are so genuine in your affection(AND STRONG!). Your hugs melted me as they reminded me of the way my mother hugged. A few hours later you were up on the ledge of the Delta Center launching water balloons at Spencer and I as we left the reception...I was laughing so hard because I could hear your voice telling Chris and others what to do to get the balloons closer to us. You are a good shot!
I remember too coming to visit you in CA a few times and absolutely LOVING the time we had to be with you! Spencer asked me to stop asking so many questions to give you a break, but I was so enchanted with you and your amazing stories and adventures I wanted to take it all in and capture every moment! I think I did wear you out a little but I treasure that time and many since that I have been able to learn about you, about Bud, about life and your faith in Heavenly Father.

Thank you for praying for us. Your prayers have a lot to do with us being able to have our children! Having quite a few miscarriages I feel you have a large hand in our family's growth. Thank you for your prayers for our family! (By the way, please don't stop praying because with another boy coming I am going to need all the help I can get being a mommy to three!)

My grandparents had all passed on before I was born. I am grateful for your love and acceptance as one of your own. You are the grandmother of my heart! I love you dearly and love the smile that comes to my face as I think of the impact you make on me and my family. LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Hope you can feel our hugs and our kisses always.
Forever Yours,
Saralyn, Spencer, Emma, Thane, and Baby Boy Campbell




At the funeral in Ione, California. Grandma was buried
next to Bud in Fiddletown just as she wanted.