Dmitri was Klava's father...

        I cannot describe the heartache I feel as I write about the most remarkable man in my life that I have lost. My father was an incredible man, who always had a way to put a smile on my face no matter what the situation. He was the most entertaining human being I have ever came across in my entire life. He was fun-loving, giving, spontaneous, easy to get along with and he always put others first. His spirit lives on in my eyes each and every day. I hope that he is able to witness our special day in the heavens above and I also hope that he will smile upon us as Ty and I say our "I do's."

Luda was Klava's grandmother....

         Luda was a wonderful grandmother. I have many memories of her and I spending time together, whether it was cooking, cleaning or just having plain fun together. We took many strolls in the park and had many conversations. She was a stern lady and was definitely set in her ways, but her heart was always so welcoming and her hugs were the greatest. I was very little when we lost grandma, but her warm, kind spirit will remain with me for life. Love you grandma.

Anastasia was Klava's great-grandmother

         My great-grandma, "Toosya," is what we called her, was one of the bravest, endearing, most hard-working and earnest people I have ever known. I remember as a little girl, watching her constantly clean house, cook food, keep the children in line, do laundry and you name it, non-stop, all day every day. Despite the silly hankerchief that she wore (like all grandmas do in Russia), I always looked forward to going to her house, hugging her, watching her, observing her every move and of course stuffing my face with the delicious food she had made that day. My great-grandma was always by my side and even though I was so little, she always made me feel SOOOOO BIG in her life. I will miss her forever and for always. I cannot wait to see her again someday. Her legacy lives on in our little daughter, as this is who she was named after. The perseverance is definitely reflective.