We are home. The service was very heartwarming, many tears but also many smiles.
DH and I spoke along with their kids, his wife, his brother in-law, a nephew and his brother. Another high school friend traveled there as well. DH was mentioned in his "Memory story" in the cards on each table, he was so honored. They have all been like family for so long.
We had some lovely visits and a couple meals with his wife, she also has said she wants to travel some more at some time and spoke of our "next visit" down there, so that is good. The most difficult part of being at their home was sitting in all our "usual" spots and his chair was empty. She said that she doesn't like looking over there and not seeing him. When she has company, she wants someone to sit there, but her kids won't yet "that's Dads place".
Now, the hard part comes as daily life returns. We talked a lot about how it is going to be, or rather, how she is thinking. Grief and tears will come and go. I plan on sending her cards and emailing a bit more over the coming weeks/months.
New grand baby is due in two weeks, she is looking forward to that.
I thank you all for your kind words and comfort over the past couple of weeks.