Buzz and Connie Jones were married for 30 years. Before retirement, they owned a small print shop in West Sacramento.
Buzz sees Connie in the rows and rows of books that fill those shelves where her ashes sit.
Connie had a fascination with the cosmos, a woman you could say always had her head in the clouds.
A year after Connie passed from cancer, her remains will be given new life: on a rocket to outer space.
In her final moments, Buzz made a promise.
The company, Celestis INC, was founded in 1994 and will launch its 24th memorial space flight this summer.
"It's a lot like scattering ashes at sea or something like that, only we appeal to people that have always wanted to travel in space," said Charles Chafer, Celetis INC co-founder and CEO.
"Traditional funerals are fine and meaningful for some folks. More and more people are looking for, what else can I do?" said Chafer "There's this moment of joy and transformation at liftoff that's hard to put into words. But it is very fulfilling."
"She is part of eternity. Her remains are gonna go up and be there, be one with time," Buzz said.
The adored dog died two decades ago. Now, Casey and Connie will take one final walk together among the stars.
Celetis INC typically sends off two to four missions a year.
"I think I'll feel a mix of a whole bunch of different emotions. Pride. Of course, always sadness. What is sad but for me?" asked Buzz. "It's a celebration of life."
Learn more about the memorial space flights on their website.
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