Glenn Burt, 1919-2010, patriarch of his family. He turned 90 in October last year. Today, can be said was perhaps the end of an era in the lives of some of my grandchildren, who have had to let go and say good bye to Bestafar. Their Great-grandpa, Bestafar passed away this afternoon, in peace, surrounded by his loved ones.
I know the influence he and Bestamor in life was great. Their close knit family always made me and mine feel a part of their family circle and the love they have for one another. The first time I met Esther, aka Bestamor, which means great-grandmother in Norwegian was a a bridal shower for Lori, her granddaughter who married son, Hank back twenty two years ago this month.
She welcomed me with open arms, literally and a kiss on the lips. She always had such an endearing way about her, that I liked/loved her instantly. She and "Pete," as she called him, were the perfect example of charity and service. He was a non-member when I met them. They had been married almost fifty years at the time.
Pete was so attached to his great-grandchildren, that he made up his mind he did not want to go into eternity without them. So, he was baptized a member of the Church and made his family forever, and were sealed in the temple. What a joy for Esther, I am sure. Such a great pair, always loving and kind to one another.
I appreciate the life he stood for. He was the same age as my own father. They became acquainted as well and always welcomed him into their home when we would visit.
He is now with his sweet wife, Esther. I can only imagine their great reunion after being apart of almost 2 1/2 years.
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