This service has been designed collaboratively. Jean would like everyone to be involved, but only as they are comfortable. If you see your name listed and are uncomfortable with roles as described, or have ways that you can be involved that are not mentioned, please let Michelle know.

Jean sees this gathering primarily as a celebration of Jack's life, not necessarily a sad occasion, although there will likely be some tears shed. Taking pictures is encouraged.

Time and Place

When: Saturday, June 16, 1 PM

Where: Meet at Podunk Rd in Trumansburg, NY

Service begins

Tony carries urn from downstairs family room to patio, while all sing “In the garden”. Tony places the urn in the wagon.

Spreading of ashes

We will be scattering about half of the cremains. The other half will be kept in the urn, in Jean's possession, for later mixing with her cremains, according to her wishes.

All proceed to these locations in this order (adjustments will be made as attendance firms up).
These locations are places in which Jack took special pride.
The trees listed are trees that he planted.Hymn singing will continue throughout from the list below, and as they come to mind.

Pond

All proceed to the pond.
Dee and Addy will pull the wagon, with help from Tony if needed. (In their absence, Marianne and Michelle will serve as alternates.)
Jean will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.

Garden with arbor

All proceed to the garden with the arbor.
Jean will pull the wagon.
Marianne will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.

Woodpile & tractor

All proceed to the area around the tractor and woodpile.
Marianne will pull the wagon.
Cherith will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.

Red Maple 1

All proceed to the first red maple.
Cherith will pull the wagon.
Michelle will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.

Red Maple 2

All proceed to the second red maple.
Michelle will pull the wagon.
Tony will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.
Tony shared a musical selection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8WlCqZPTeg&t=38s

Red Maple 3

All proceed to the third red maple.
Tony and Trista will pull the wagon.
Kim will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.
Kim shared a musical selection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-Z1YwaOiw&t=1
Marianne will ask Dee and Addy in turn if they would like to scatter ashes.
- If either do, go to the maple directly below
- If not, return to the patio (further below)

Optional - Maple in Front

All proceed to the green-leafed maple in the front of the house.
Kim will pull the wagon.
Dee and Addy will scatter ashes, and have opportunity to share thoughts.

Return to the patio

All return to the seating around the table on the patio.
Marianne will pull the wagon.

Selection of lanyards, capsules and fill tube

In turn (Jean, Marianne, Cherith, Michelle, Tony, Trista, Kim, Dee, Addy) all select a silk lanyard, a capsule, and a fill tube with cremains for personal remembrance. It is our hope that at a later date, when Jean and Jack's cremains are to be mixed, all will reassemble, empty their individual fill tubes into that mix, and then refill the tubes with the combined cremains.

Music selections:

"Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tli9Wy5UhSQ&feature=youtu.be&t=1s
“I can only imagine” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwsBIl15zM&t=1s
“Shine on us” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjuKfaCosmI&feature=youtu.be&t=93

Recessional

Kim takes ashes back inside and places on table to musical selection “Baby don’t you cry” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inqd00PuNqQ. All are encouraged to sing. (Lyrics here.)

After the service, all are invited to eat together

There will be time for sharing regarding our reflections on Jack’s life during the meal. Food below will be provided. Other contributions (chips, drinks, etc.) are welcome.

Meat and cheese tray
Condiments
Rolls

Hymn Options

How Great Thou Art

I’m so glad I belong to the family of God

I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God,
I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood,
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I’m part of the family, the family of God.

Jesus loves me
Jesus loves me! This I know
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak, but He is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
The Bible tells me so.
Blessed assurance
Amazing Grace
Morning has broken
Just a close walk with thee
Be thou my vision
Fairest Lord Jesus
Holy, Holy, Holy
It is Well
When we all Get to Heaven
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
At Calvary

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