One memory:
Grandma Arlene "Lena" Severson was always taking care of things and thinking of others...
a couple times, while I was in Chicago, IL area, going to college and quite tight on money, she would send $20-$25 in a simple card saying "A little something to help you study at college". It may sound simple, but it had a HUGE impact on my state of mind in 1986-1988 and the money was nice too as books and room and board were quite expensive. She gave money to so many animal and nature organizations. She was always smiling and helping the grandchildren learn basic things, she was the first to TEACH ME HOW TO TIE A TIE before Sunday Church one sunny summer day. : )