Another Goodbye to my Uncle Blaine

The Miller Family at the Salem Cemetery

My uncle, Blaine G. Carlson, passed away on April 6, 2009. He was only 75-years-old. He had suffered greatly in the past few years with diabetes, a heart condition, along with going to dialysis 3 times per week in this last year. I'm glad he is no longer suffering, but nevertheless we will miss him. I didn't get to know my Uncle Blaine until I was a teenager. He moved back to Salem, Utah to help take care of my Grandma when I was in high school. He had previously lived in Long Beach, California. I can't tell you how happy Blaine made my Grandma. After my Grandpa Carlson died, she was lonely and Blaine was just what she needed.

Blaine was about the most kind and gentle man you could know. He was also the most giving. He grew up mainly in Aztec, New Mexico where my Grandparents owned a ranch. They worked very, very hard and the boys had a large responsibility at a young age. He was a twin to Duane, who will miss him greatly. I really think there is a special bond between twins. It was always evident between these two brothers.

As we buried Blaine next to my grandparents in the Salem cemetery, I was so grateful for the tying binds of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its legacy of family.