Hi all,
As promised, I am providing information on the Memorial Service for Torrey.
Given the fact that many people are out of town this week, and that many will be out in the coming weeks, we opted to have two events. Feel free to attend both, but know that we set this up to provide adequate opportunity for our friends and family to pay their final respects. Under no circumstances would Torrey have wanted anyone adjusting family vacations, etc., on his behalf.
But, the more the merrier. :)
Details are as followed:
Viewing:
Sunday, July 13th
Open from 3pm to 7pm
Mount Vernon Memorial Park
Greenback Lane
Fair Oaks, CA
916-969-1251
Memorial Service (to be followed with a reception - see below):
Saturday, July 19th, 3pm
Mount Vernon Memorial Park
Greenback Lane
Fair Oaks, CA
916-969-1251
Reception to immediately follow Memorial Service (approximately 4:30pm)
Marriott Hotel
Rancho Cordova, CA
Sunrise & 50
12111 Point East Way
916-638-1100
The few times that Torrey and I discussed this topic over the years, he always said he didn't want folks crying, upset and depressed at a funeral. He wanted a big 'celebration of life' party. That is exactly what we intend on providing him and all of you.
All are welcome to attend.
Also, his obituary will be posted in the Sacramento Bee starting tomorrow (both in print and online). We've stated that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St Baldrick's foundation www.stbaldricks.org. Torrey was extremely passionate about this cause.
Many thanks for the flowers and cards that have already been sent.
Your generosity and kind words have been so appreciated.
Kindest Regards,
the Ward and Buell families
2 comments:
We just wanted you to know that we have prayed daily, moment by moment for Torrey and all of you, and our hearts are aching for you all. Please know that our prayers will continue, and that we are so sorry to have such a wonderful soul leave so soon. May God be with you all during this time. Rich & Sharon
Monica, I knew Torrey in middle school here in Plattsburgh, NY. A friend who also knew him came upon the link for your blog and the memorial service video, which was lovely. In this era of Facebook and the like, many of us are catching up with friends from grade school, college, and beyond. Torrey's was a name I'd hope to see pop up somewhere along the way. My deepest sympathies to you, your daughter and Torrey's family. I remember a sunny, quick-witted beanpole of a boy with red hair and freckles unlike anyone I had ever met in my North Country hometown. I am so sorry for the suffering he endured, but I am happy to know he married a courageous and devoted young woman and had a beautiful little girl. All the best to you.
Kathy (Rose) Insley
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