03/06/16 Visit to Mausoleum of Deanna Laurito

Shelly and Andy at SL Temple Square after Tab choir performance

Deanna Laurito mausoleum drawer

I forgot to mention that while we were up in SLC after going to the tab choir we took state street home. It passes the cemetery where gma L resides.

Truly I haven't been excited to go there. We went the day of the funeral and then the next time we tried to go back the big van died never to revive and we were more worried about the vehicle than visiting the grave.

I asked dad if we could stop and we were able to easily find her drawer and spend some peaceful time in the cemetery.

So like 3X this past weekend I really felt the spirit and teared up and had to hold in my boo-boos. I try not to dwell on not having my mama but I really miss her!!!

Mausoleum

Mausoleum (right above Katie and Andy's head
a little to the left on the top level is mom's spot)

The whole building
Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary and Cemetary
10055 S State Street, Sandy Utah
across from Sweet Tomato's restuarant

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