Mom & Dad '75
Mom of course graduated from Sistersville
High School and Dad from St. Mary's High
School. Mom was in concert band and played a
mean clarinet. Dad worked after school so
there was no room for extra activities.
They fell in love and were married October
10, 1949. *S*
My parents always did their best for all us
kids. *S* We lived on a farm for a while and
then moved to the big city of Parkersburg.
*ggls* Really wasn't that big back then.
Mom developed a heart condition early in life
so we moved to Wilmington, NC in the spring
of '73 for the warmer climate.
Mom had surgery in July '80. There were
complications during the surgery. She had
three additional operations for blood clots
as well as a total of three heart attacks. We
lost her August 8, '80.
This was a big adjustment for us all. I took
over the house as well as starting high
school. Things weren't easy by a long shot
but I did my best.
Dad developed Emphazema, Lukemia & Lung
Cancer. He battled this for several years. He
fight ended on May 30, '92.
It was a real adjustment to learn to live
without both my parents. What I believe was
the toughest is that Mom never saw either of
my kids & niether of them were here when
Chris and I were married.
Mom, Dad, I love you both as much as ever and
you both are extremely missed. I long for one
of the talks Mom and I used to have and a
fishing trip with Dad. I will never have
these times again but will always cherish the
memories.
