tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17328834151791495592024-03-13T12:49:46.385-06:00Patj's Stories & GenealogyPatricia Craig Johnson --- Searching for My Ancestors --- Sharing My Life StoriesGenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.comBlogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-37189244862100421632018-02-24T11:22:00.002-07:002018-02-24T11:25:24.957-07:00Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Friend - Remember I LOVE YOU ALWAYS<h2 class="no-banner" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: content-box; clear: none; color: #666666; float: none; font-family: Georgia, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 400; height: auto; line-height: 30px; margin: 25px 0px 0px; min-height: 32px; outline: 0px; padding: 7px 0px 15px; position: static; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 600px;">
Obituary for Patricia A. Johnson</h2>
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Patricia Craig Johnson, age 82, died on February 11 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. <br style="box-sizing: content-box;" />She was born June 29, 1935 to Gerald Vuhr Craig and Dorothy Cary Craig in Ottumwa, Iowa. She attended school in Gering, Nebraska. On August 30, 1952, she married Richard W. Meier in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and they were later divorced. They had two daughters, Cindy L. Lewis (Mrs. Don) and Laurie Meier. On September 23, 1983 she married John E. Johnson in Loveland, Colorado. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Daughters of the American Revolution Friday’s Council Tree Chapter, Daughters of Union Veterans, Sunflower Chapter of Eastern Star in Nebraska, and Larimer County Genealogical Society. She moved to Colorado in 1971 and worked at AMF Head Ski Co in Boulder for ten years. She was an employee of Hewlett Packard Company in Loveland, Colorado for sixteen years. She was a teacher of genealogy and a family history writer.<br style="box-sizing: content-box;" />She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Don) Lewis and Laurie Meier; grandchildren, Chad Lewis, Ryan Lewis, and Logan Currie; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Grant Lewis, Oliver and Stella Lewis, and Kiko Panetta; and a multitude of close friends.<br style="box-sizing: content-box;" />Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 23, at 11 am at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins, Colorado, with reception to follow at 12 pm at the Swallow Ward Church in Fort Collins.<br style="box-sizing: content-box;" />In lieu of flowers, Pat’s request is for you to write a note indicating your memories of her so her future family will know her that much better.</div>
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<br />Pat Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03923120900565478146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-48747811118252421722017-05-28T22:49:00.003-06:002017-05-28T23:19:26.180-06:00A Memory Trip On Memorial Day 2017I had lots of things to do today, but I just couldn't force myself to work at them. It was just one of those days that I had to get out and drive around a bit. Of course, I headed to my favorite place that is close by, Loveland. My plan was to go to the Fairgrounds Park and sit and meditate for awhile. The place was very crowded with large groups of people gathered to have picnics and reunions and have a good Holiday at the park. And there wasn't a shady spot in the whole parking lot. So I meandered south and west to the lower entrance to the old Hewlett Packard campus. This was my way to work when we lived on North Garfield Street in the 1980's. I know this route very well. Although today there wasn't a guard at the entrance and no one else was around either. I drove to Building B first.<br />
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Building B was the last one I worked in. About a year before my retirement the Gage and Metrology Lab was moved from Building C to Building B. Things were starting to slow down at that time and we knew things were not going to stay the same for much longer. I had already decided to retire in 1997, but now I seemed more anxious to make it happen. I have always liked to call my own shots about when I left a place I was working. I was not fond of being laid off. I decided I would rather choose it for myself than have that happen. </div>
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But today I sat there for a while, recalling the last day I worked there. I left after my retirement party through the door that looks just as it did that day in August 1997. This coming August it will be 20 years since I retired from Hewlett Packard. I pictured in my mind all of the people I saw that day as they came from other divisions, Fort Collins and Greeley, to wish me well on my retirement. So many are not with us anymore. The place was busy and buzzing with activity as I finished my working career there that August. Today it is completely empty and quiet. Although I have to say the property has been maintained very well and it still is a pretty campus. Loveland was the first HP Division built outside of California, and it was always a favorite of Bill and Dave. I can still see them as they visited Loveland. Of course, they are both gone now. It was so neat to see Dave walking around the buildings talking to employees. He was definitely a people person. Bill was a bit more quiet when he visited Loveland, but still a real nice down to earth person.</div>
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Building C was home to the Gage and Metrology Lab from its inception until the move in 1997 to Building B. It was tucked way back in the north west corner of the basement as it needed to be as stable as possible. Vibration is a big enemy of precision measurements. Also temperature and humidity. So it was located and controlled for all of these things. The view you see of Building C is the courtyard where we used to go for our breaks. It was the place the smokers gathered and "shot the bull." There were pretty interesting conversations that took place there. Everything from politics, to rumors, to the latest romances going on in the plant. I can imagine what it would be like <u>these</u> days. When I started to work there in 1981, the area you see with the windows was the Tool & Die Department. Those fellows would always come out to smoke with us and they weren't the bashful type of conversationalists. They were my favorites. It was a fun time and I wouldn't have missed it for anything.<br />
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I sat at the back of Building C today and looked out over the completely empty parking lot. I can still see it when it was packed with cars around the clock, every single day -- except maybe Christmas. I looked for the little window that was in the upper outside wall of the east side of the building, but didn't see it anymore. It must have been bricked in. It was a special window where they tested the Laser Distance Meters for accuracy by having it measure the distance from the building to some far off spot. I never did know where the target spot was. What a fascinating place it was to work. And I had the best job in the whole place. I was so blessed to find this wonderful place to work and with such wonderful people.<br />
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I finally moved on and went up and around Building C to the area that used to be the cafeteria. It was almost the whole side of Building B. The huge barbecue grills are still outside the main door to the Cafeteria. In the summer they would cook fresh hamburgers out there, and hot dogs as well. It was a huge cafeteria. Eventually they "farmed" it out to an outside vendor, but when I started there the cafeteria employees were Hewlett Packard employees. Things in the world were starting to change in a big way, especially in the business and manufacturing world. At that time people expected to stay with a company until retirement, but unfortunately that thought is not even on the horizon now. I am glad I was in the "old fashioned" days. <br />
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Thanks for joining in my trip down memory lane. We all need to do that once in awhile. I enjoyed it.<br />
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Oh my goodness, I have been so lax in keeping up on this blog. This sunset is on the day my 5th great grandchild was born in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. <br />
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I guess I have been off of writing because I have been sort of down in the dumps, but today I woke up and I was full of energy (its been missing for awhile) and I had all sorts of things to get done. It was a great feeling to be back somewhat to normal. I am happy that I got my list all completed and I am still feeling good!<br />
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In late March I had my first cataract surgery and came through with flying colors. No complications at all. Then April 12, the second surgery and now I am done except for the endless eye drops to be put in each day until the bottles are empty. I swear they are like manna from heaven and just keep filling themselves up in the middle of the night. But is a small price to pay for the excellent vision I have now. I was sort of tied down by not being able to drive at night in anything close to a safe manner. So now I am free of that restriction.<br />
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I was pretty busy helping the new President of the Larimer County Genealogical Society get his feet off the ground. It was pretty time consuming but is smoothing out now.<br />
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I have also decided to retire from public speaking. The first time I turned down an invitation this year I was tempted to relent, but decided to jump in with both feet and stick to my plan. Its just too hard for me to drive long distances at night so I have to face the facts. I am trying to lessen anxiety as much as possible. However, I sure did enjoy the experience and chance to talk about genealogy to lots of people.<br />
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Another new thing is my hobby/relaxation tool of painting in adult coloring books. Its a great relaxer and I have something to show for it afterwards. I read an article that said we should try to do what we enjoyed doing as a kid, I loved to color. But I really like using colored markers rather than colored pencils. It is a fun thing and I try to do a picture per day. I also liked to play jacks as a kid, BUT I couldn't do that now or if I got down on the floor I couldn't get back up, so that may not be the best way to fight anxiety (g)<br />
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At any rate I am feeling very good and I have been thinking all day about the LDS Hymn "Come Come You Saints" The last words are "All Is Well" and that is the way I feel today. All Is Well,<br />
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Stay tuned, I promise I will be back real soon -- not 10 weeks later. PatjGenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-24001519819223934302017-02-14T20:57:00.000-07:002017-02-14T20:57:06.850-07:00February 26, 1915 -- 102 Years Ago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gerald Vuhr Craig, born February 26, 2015 in Fulton, Freedom Township, Bourbon County, Kansas. It is hard for me to fathom that my father would be 102 years old this year. Of course, that means I have moved to the top of the chain of life. But that is another story. My dad is the story of the day. What a unique person he was. Every one of us is unique, but he was "extra" unique. All of the trials and tribulations he went through as a young boy and then a young man tempered him into a very strong individual. <br />
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How I took for granted that I could grab the phone and talk to him, and I did not do that often enough. How I took for granted he may show up at any time, totally unannounced. I would give anything to be able to sit with him and play our traditional game of Cribbage when we were together. He always beat be, but I still loved the challenge. The strong conversations that usually led to a serious and emotional debate on some subject or another. <br />
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I remember the time I rode my Harley to Louisville, Nebraska to see him and I parked my bike up on the small stoop that was at the front door of their home. I had nightmares about how I was going to turn that big machine around when I was ready to leave. It was a just a few minutes and my dad had turned that 850 lb bike completely around so I could just ride down that slope to leave. It looked like he was doing it on a stoop the size of a postage stamp to me. He was quite strong and he was an old man at that time.<br />
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The last time I saw him was at his home in Superior, Montana. He was so happy to finally have his dream home in Montana. I was happy for him and Betty. It was a good visit, but I knew as I drove away that I would never see him again.<br />
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All I can say now is, "Happy birthday dad." I am proud to have your genes. I am proud to remember you. I love you, Patty<br />
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It probably didn’t seem so amazing to most folks, but to my
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Their first child was born. Dorothy
Olive Cary was born January 29, 1918 at 11:30 am. She was born at 47 S. Webster
Street, Ottumwa, Wapello County Iowa.
The doctor was Dr. H Vinson. He also delivered her two siblings, as well
as, me and my brother, David Vinson Craig.
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Her father was Ralph O Cary age 24 and her mother was Hazel
Belle Cary age 21. They were a young couple that was just starting off on a
wonderful and long lived adventure. I can imagine the excitement they felt at
this birth. Probably Elizabeth Windle, her maternal grandmother, was in
attendance to assist her daughter. Olive
Sanford Cary, her paternal grandmother had died the year before. She had asked her son to include the name Olive
in his first child’s name. This was the
reason for mom’s middle name. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
She was born during the war to end all wars – WWI. This was the hope of the day, but as we know
did not come to fulfillment. How many have we endured since then? Her Uncle Forrest Cary was in WWI and I have
a picture of him when he came home on leave and her mother is holding my mom in
the picture. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Her parents were hard working and loving and caring. She had a normal childhood for a person born
at that time. She took piano lessons, learned to swim early and became
excellent in that sport. She had many
girlhood friends and scores of cousins, all living in Ottumwa and the
surrounding area. She was beautiful, and as usual, at about age 14 started
noticing boys. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
She noticed a particularly handsome one named Gerald Vuhr
Craig. I mean “drop dead” handsome. He
was the brother of her girlfriend and classmate, Gwen Craig. This was the start
of a young romance that ended up in marriage on November 24, 1934 in Kirksville,
Adair County, Missouri. No, they didn’t
travel a long distance when they married.
Kirksville, Missouri was just over the Iowa/Missouri border and was the
place young people went to get married. Missouri didn’t require parent’s
permission to marry, so it was very popular for a long time as the “run away
and get married” place in the area. In
1942, her sister, Ruth Marian, went there to get married to Del Howard.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
She was to become, seventeen years later, my mother. And
that is why so many people are alive today, two children, four
grandchildren, three great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Eighty five years later she died on March 14, 2003. So much happened
during those eighty five years, that you will have to read some of my other writings
to catch it all. I was always proud to be her daughter and I loved her very much.
Was life perfect? Of course it is not intended to be perfect, but she sure did
make it a lot nicer. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I miss her, and
will always remember our last visit in mortality. I went to Gering,
Nebraska to be with her on her 85<sup>th</sup> birthday. We didn’t do any dramatic things, we just enjoyed
being together. As I left to return home
a few days later, as I backed out of their driveway I looked in the rear view mirror
and as usual, she was standing at the corner of their garage. Watching until I
was out of sight. As if to say, “I am with you as you travel on.” </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
She is still watching me as I travel on. The mother child bond
is not easily broken, least of all by death.
Join me in celebrating a life that added life to so many people. Happy 99<sup>th</sup> Birthday Mom. Patj </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-56630344516122820012017-01-14T04:06:00.004-07:002017-01-14T04:11:09.410-07:00The Busy Year of 2016 -- Maybe The Last Speaking Year<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 785px;"><colgroup><col style="mso-width-alt: 3584; mso-width-source: userset; width: 76pt;" width="101"></col><col span="5" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></col><col style="mso-width-alt: 3840; mso-width-source: userset; width: 81pt;" width="108"></col><col span="4" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></col></colgroup><tbody>
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<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt; width: 76pt;" width="101"></td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></td>
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<td class="xl65" style="width: 81pt;" width="108"></td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 48pt;" width="64"></td>
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<tr height="31" style="height: 23.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl64" height="31" style="height: 23.4pt;"> </td>
<td class="xl64" colspan="3">Speaking Schedule</td>
<td class="xl66" colspan="4">as of December 8, 2016</td>
</tr>
<tr height="31" style="height: 23.4pt;">
<td class="xl64" height="31" style="height: 23.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl64"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl63"></td>
<td class="xl66"></td>
<td class="xl64"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">1/4/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="3">Civil War Roundtable</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Lady Spies</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Presb Church</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl68"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">1/11/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> Mirasol (Repeat)</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Falling in Love/Ancestors</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Mirasol (LVLD)</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl68"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">1/14/2016</td>
<td class="xl65"> LDS Church</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Lesson 4 Training</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Stake Center</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl65" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl68"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">2/16/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> Friday's DAR</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Girl Power 1770's</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Meth Church</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">2/17/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">End of the Story</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"> 3/12/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65">Mirasol</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">The Day You Were Born</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Mirasol (LVLD)</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">3/16/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Land of Plenty</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">4/14/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> LDS Church</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Merilyn Lloyd</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Stake Center</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">4/20/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">To Be Or Not To Be</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">5/14/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Intro to Genealogy</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">5/18/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">The Tax Man</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">5/20/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> Faith Evang Church</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Beg Genealogy</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Faith Church</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">5/30/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="3"> Columbine Care Center</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">America's Last Soldiers</td>
<td class="xl65">Windsor</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">6/15/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Today's Gen Resources</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">7/2/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="3">Park Regency </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Beginning Genealogy</td>
<td class="xl65">Loveland</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">7/14/2016</td>
<td class="xl65"> LDS Church</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Family Tree Lesson</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Stake Center</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">7/20/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"> LVLD Library</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">World of Directories</td>
<td class="xl65">LVLD Lib</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">8/11/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="3"> Estes Park Gen Soc</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="4">Connecting Anc &
Hist Estes Park CO</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">10/13/2016</td>
<td class="xl65"> LDS Church</td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Family Tree Lesson</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Stake Center</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"> 10/19/2016 </td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">PEO Chapter </td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Internet Genealogy</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">LVLD Computer Lab</td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td align="right" class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">12/5/2016</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="3"> Civil War Roundtable</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">General's Wives</td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2">Presb Church </td>
</tr>
<tr height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="19" style="height: 14.4pt;"><br /></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
<td class="xl65"></td>
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GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-10094988488396359302016-12-20T13:59:00.002-07:002016-12-21T21:44:10.080-07:00Trixie - 1956 - 1973<div style="text-align: center;">
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I don't know why I have been thinking about Trixie lately. It has been forty five years since she died, but I have been thinking about her quite a bit. Maybe if I introduce you to her I can get over this feeling. Trixie came into our lives when Cindy was about age three. My stepdad, Laurel L Evelyn brought two puppies home to his house at 1815 P Street in Gering, Nebraska. We lived in the basement apartment and he had me bring Cindy upstairs for a surprise. The two puppies were in the big overstuffed chair, and he said to Cindy, "You pick what puppy you want."</div>
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One was Trixie, and the other one was her brother Skipper. Of course they didn't have names yet, but these were the names for them eventually. They were both cute as a button, as all puppies are. Skipper was a tan color and Trixie as you see her above. </div>
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It took quite a bit of evaluation for a three year old to make a big decision like that. She looked from one to the other several times. Finally, she petted Trixie, and said she wanted her. A very wise choice as Skipper turned out to be a scatter brained puppy that had no sense at all. He was lovable and cute but not too smart.</div>
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Trixie was the opposite -- very smart and became a permanent part of our family until after Cindy was grown and married. For fifteen years she went everywhere we went and was always part of the things we were going thru and moving from place to place with us. She was never any trouble at all. So gentle and loving to us. </div>
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I believe animals are a special gift Heavenly Father gives us to give us joy in life. Trixie was the best gift we could ever have had. She adapted to what was going on in our lives and each stage of Cindy growing up. Although she wasn't thrilled when a new baby came to us in 1962. Too much noise and disruption for her I guess. She was never a threat to Laurie, but she made it clear she liked things the way they used to be. </div>
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Our last move with Trixie was when we moved to Colorado in 1971. She adjusted just fine, but it wasn't long when she was starting to falter. She was getting old and sick. One day I had to make a hard decision. It was a Saturday morning, she was not able to walk anymore and I knew the time had come to say goodbye to my faithful friend. Longmont didn't have a Humane Society yet so I had to drive to Boulder to turn her over to be put to sleep. It was a sad drive to Boulder and even sadder drive home. I cried all the way there and all the way back home. Little did I know this was the first of these things I would have to do in my lifetime.</div>
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I will never forget that day and I will never forget my loyal and loving friend, Trixie. What a special spirit she was. Yes, I believe she had a spirit just like I do. I hope that in the hereafter I will see her again. </div>
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GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-10030843566591844632016-12-09T12:27:00.000-07:002016-12-09T12:27:31.261-07:00A Fun Party At Mimi's In Loveland - December 8, 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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What a wonderful party we had on December 8, 2016. It was during our recent cold blast from who know where. Almost too cold to breath outside. Although it WAS a little warmer than the night before, when it was -0 by 6 pm. But all you need to do to get a feeling of warm is to fill the room with genealogists. Especially members of Larimer County Genealogical Society. Spouses were there as well, and surely were used to hearing genealogy spoken. The cold probably kept a few away, but it was hard to tell as our room was filled to the brim. The first topic of conversation was the many accidents folks witnessed as they drove to Mimi's Cafe east of Loveland, Colorado. Our President was half an hour late as she was stopped by two bad accidents as she traveled from north of Fort Collins. But that was all forgotten as folks started visiting and ordering and eating. We heard some "hate mail to our ancestors" like WHO WAS THE FATHER OF YOUR SON? and why did you even marry a Smith, and then to name your son JOHN? It was messages we have all thought of sending to them if it were possible. Then we all wrote four surnames on pieces of paper and as each table read them others in the room raised their hands if they had them as well. The one that the most had in common was BAKER. A couple of people actually connected with ancestors that were in common. It was a fun game. The evening was closed with the drawings for door prizes. All were good, with some comments on the ones from Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. Those didn't sound so inviting on such a frigid night. But their time will come for sure. It was a nice evening and well worth the effort to get there. Hopefully everyone arrived home okay. Stay tuned for more reports of festivities.</div>
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GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-47455806121768497422016-12-06T01:24:00.000-07:002016-12-06T01:27:59.849-07:00A Nice Start To December 2016 - Dinner And The Civil War<div style="text-align: center;">
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December 3, 2016 was a wonderful afternoon spent at St Joseph's Catholic Church. It was the annual Senior Dinner that they graciously host each year. I have been attending it since 2009 when I lived at DMA Plaza and it was something several folks there attended. At that time it was at another Catholic Church in Fort Collins and it was in November as it was a Thanksgiving Dinner for the seniors in the community. I started going with neighbors Sharon C., and Bill Kim. We rode together to the dinner in those first days. Eventually, it changed to a dinner held between Thanksgiving and Christmas and it moved to Meredith Hall at St Joseph's Church. I usually call and make the reservations for the three of us and we meet there. I have moved from DMA Plaza and so has Bill Kim, but we still go to the dinner with Sharon C. This year we met a few other residents of DMA Plaza there and we all sat together at a large table. It was sort of a reunion and it was so good to see old neighbors.</div>
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The dinner was excellent and served in great style. No details were overlooked, and the room was beautifully decorated. There was Christmas music which was nice while we ate. I am guessing, but I would estimate there were 100-150 people there. All quite dressed up and feeling festive. It was a room filled with good old fashioned joy. No other word for it -- JOY. What a nice way to start the Christmas season. Thank you to the parishioners at St Joseph for a wonderful afternoon.</div>
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On Monday December 5, 2016 I presented the program at the Fort Collins Civil War Round Table at 1 pm. I like to prepare and present Power Point presentations and this group is always so gracious in letting me do that. I am not sure how many attended, maybe 50. It is hard to think about that when you are giving the program. My subject was Wives of Civil War Generals. I did four Union wives, four Confederate wives and one Private's wife. They were (from the Union) Mrs. General Benjamin Butler; Mrs General Joshua Chamberlain; Mrs. General Daniel Sickles; Mrs. General Philip Sheridan; (from the Confederacy) Mrs. General Nathan Bedford Forrest; Mrs. General Stonewall Jackson; Mrs. General James Longstreet; Mrs. General George Pickett; and the Private's wife Mrs. Peter Thorn better known as Elizabeth Thorn, a Civil War heroine in her own right. It was a nice afternoon, spent doing what I like to do. And being with the nicest folks around is an added bonus.</div>
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So 2016 is closing in fine fashion. It has been an eventful and fully loaded year and I am glad I was here to enjoy it. I am looking forward to a great 2017, especially with a new great grand baby on the way and due to arrive in March. Stay tuned for further reports from your humble correspondent, Patj</div>
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My grandson recently sent me an article about the values of genealogical research. It is not necessarily a new view, but a good reminder of why I believe it is vital. At least it is vital to me. It is the reason I write about my ancestors and publish those writings either here or at the Family History Library or the Allen County Library. </div>
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I also have shared on the feeble attempts I made years ago to create Genealogical Websites. The websites are still active, but I don't update the material anymore. However, my contact information is there for folks to contact me if they have questions. The websites are: </div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">"</span><b>Forgetfulness is immoral.</b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">How then do you avoid the immorality of forgetfulness? How do you acknowledge and thank someone for a gift when they’ve gone the way of all the earth?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">You remember them. And in so doing, you prevent their second death.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">Preventing the Second Death, or How Memory Is Redemptive</span><br /><br /><b>Every person dies twice.</b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">The first death comes when their body physically expires.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">The second occurs when their name is spoken for the last time.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">For most people, their second death arrives when the last person they knew during their lifetime also passes from the earth. No one remains who knew them in the flesh, and their memory is buried along with their bones.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">For those people whose posterity does their genealogy, however, their memory never dies. Their name is read and known by he who first compiles a family tree, and by all the individuals who come after and keep sacred the record.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 12px;">Viewed in this light, genealogy is an act of redemption. Through our family history research, we can save our ancestors — even the lowliest and most apt to be forgotten — from the second death.</span><br /><br /><b>Memory is moral.</b><span style="font-size: 12px;">"</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I seem to have always known this and thus my own motto "Fall in love with your ancestors!" No matter how they behaved in life, without each and every one of them I would not be me! I owe them the effort to learn about them AND write about them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And today, Thanksgiving 2016, I am thankful for every one of them. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your ancestors. Patj</span></div>
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<br />GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-3832289347277197202016-11-06T02:26:00.003-07:002016-11-06T02:26:38.161-07:00The Forgotten Soldiers of Camp Collins November 5, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This day was very historical. After 150 years, these forgotten soldiers are at last identified and remembered. They all were buried at Camp Collins between 1863-1866. After excellent research by Brian Carroll they have now been identified and are listed on this memorial that was unveiled in Grandview Cemetery on November 5, 2016.<br />
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The project was the culmination of eight years of hard work by Friday's Council Tree Chapter, NSDAR. This dedicated committee has photographed every headstone in Grandview Cemetery and in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Collins, Colorado. I well remember the day we were asked to undertake this project,and the enthusiastic approval by the small, newly organized chapter of sixteen members. Now eight years later, and boasting sixty three members, the fruit of that commitment has been realized. Yes, it grew far beyond the original vision, but what an accomplishment it is.<br />
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One of the identified forgotten soldiers was represented by a great great granddaughter in attendance. She and her husband traveled from Wisconsin to be here today. A special spirit was in this cemetery today and I imagine these men cheering that they are finally remembered after so many years of being forgotten.<br />
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Adding to the excellent program was a high school group that does Civil War re-enactments. The "Lobo Mess" of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins posted the colors and contributed greatly to the events of the day. A nice reminder of the good students in our world today. Two young ladies that are part of "Lobo Mess" were dressed in colorful Civil War dresses. Thanks to them for participating and joining today's festivities.<br />
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Brian Carroll read the names of the newly identified soldiers and gave a short bio of each one. At last the world knows who they are and what they were like. Brian is scheduled to give a presentation about this research at the February 16, 2017 meeting of the Larimer County Genealogical Society.<br />
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All in all, it was a beautiful day, accentuated by perfect Colorado weather. It was a gorgeous setting for showcasing a "job well done". It was a perfect day to recognize the many different people and organizations that helped accomplish a long and difficult project. It was a "feel good day" that shows the good in people everywhere, and we need a day like that once in awhile.<br />
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Thanks to all from me, for an inspiring and beautiful day. Patj<br />
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<br />GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-50617132440387206352016-11-05T03:43:00.001-06:002017-10-14T15:18:27.635-06:00Home Again -- Alone October 2016<br />
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October 2016 was a delightful AND busy month. My youngest daughter, was with me for two week, on her way to a new home in far off Hawaii. It was a bittersweet visit as I loved having her here, but know I won't see her again for a long time. She is an incredible young lady for sure, and I love her and am so proud of her. It is a great skill to be able to land on your own two feet time after time.<br />
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The other blessing for me is that the reason she is moving to Hawaii is that I am about to be blessed with a 5th great grandchild in Hawaii. It is a boy and I am so excited to know when he arrives safe and sound and is strong. He certainly is endowed with strong genes from both sides of the family. He will be our "Wonder Boy".<br />
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But, back to the visit -- we sure did have a good time and did some neat things while she was here. The first Sunday was spent driving up Poudre Canyon. It was a beautiful and colorful Colorado day and the scenery was spectacular. We sat in on a couple of court hearings for a person/case of interest for me. We attended a political rally at Colorado State University where Bernie Sanders spoke. We visited Medical Center of the Rockies several times where my oldest daughter had hip surgery. We went to Chapunga Sculpture Park and Benson Sculpture Park, both in Loveland, Colorado. We went to a couple of movies and ate out everyday at various restaurants. In short, the visit was way too short!<br />
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Alas, the time came for me to take her to Longmont where she spent the last week of October with her stepmom. I went back to Longmont on the last day of October to spend time before she left there the next day.<br />
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This was the hardest parting. All of a sudden alone again, and having to face the adjustment of that once again in my life. I decided to look on the situation with rose tinted lenses rather than black tinted lenses. The joy I found in that short time was priceless and I don't want to cancel it out with negative thoughts or feeling sorry for myself.<br />
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I will always cherish the memories of October 2016. Nothing can take that away from me.<br />
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Until later, patj<br />
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<br />GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-74827041764040617472016-09-27T03:28:00.003-06:002016-09-27T03:28:57.298-06:0033 Years Ago Today -- A Wedding -- A New Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was thirty three years ago I married John E Johnson in Loveland, Colorado. The picture shows how we felt that evening so long ago. It was the third marriage for each of us and we both carried a great deal of baggage as we undertook this new life together. It was a gamble for both of us. </div>
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But at this moment that was all set aside as we vowed our love for each other and determinedly ventured forth on a sometimes rocky path. </div>
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Twelve years later we were still best friends and still in love. This picture was taken the day before we began one of our genealogy trips in 1995. Cloverleaf Community, where we lived, had set up a photographer to come and take pictures of the residents and John had made arrangements for us to do that. Quite a handsome couple wouldn't you agree?</div>
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How I would love to take off on a trip again, like that one was. We had the best time investigating Kentucky and other places where our ancestors lived. We could ride for hours without talking much, just content to be together. </div>
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We were married 26 years in all. John died two days before our 26th anniversary on September 25, 2009. And as expected, as we grew older we depended on each other much more, and our love ripened into a wonderful relationship.</div>
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All I can say is that I wouldn't have missed this adventure for anything, all of it. I miss John and wish I could talk to him one more time. But of course, if that could happen I would ask for even more time and that can never be in this world.</div>
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Over and out, Patj</div>
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<br />GenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-61026262754030617622016-09-17T20:41:00.003-06:002016-09-17T20:41:46.947-06:00Update On My Accident On August 16, 2016 --- All Is Well <div style="text-align: center;">
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It is a miracle -- Pedersen Toyota was able to repair my car successfully. I picked it up Saturday September 3. I immediately took it for a long ride to charge the electric engine battery up and it drove just like always. It was so nice to have it back. As you know it has almost reached my favorite car status called "As Good As Orange Bird". I am not sure any car can live up to that standard, but this one is close. So with a new front fender, front wheel, side door glass and mirror and some under carriage repair it is good to go for awhile longer. Welcome home to "Almost As Good As".</div>
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It was a beautiful September morning and John and I decided to go out for breakfast. We went to Carl's Jr for biscuits and gravy. Our friend Diane was working that morning and as we were waiting to get our food she came by and said, "Something terrible has happened in New York City. Something about the Twin Towers, but I haven't heard the details yet."</div>
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We hurried and ate and rushed home to see what it was on TV. As we pulled into our carport our neighbor, Mary, was walking into her house and was crying. She couldn't even talk, just kept saying, "Terrible, terrible."</div>
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We rushed into the house and turned the TV on we saw the last plane fly into the second Twin Tower. It was like a scene from a horror movie, but we knew it was a real thing. A very real horrible thing. We both sat there mesmerized by what we were seeing on TV. Then heard about the plane hitting the Pentagon and one crashing in a field in Pennsylvania, just about twenty minutes shy of hitting the White House. It was madness, and we were practically eye witnesses to the whole thing. The news people were rushing around trying to get the latest news to broadcast to the nation. We just sat there sort of in a trance. Not talking, just staring at the TV screen in disbelief.</div>
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It was about 11:30 when I said, "I can't watch anymore, it is just too much to comprehend." I got up and went out into our back yard and sat at the picnic table. Our backyard was pretty well private because we had a hedge of Rose bushes in the back, and a hedge in the front of Lilac bushes. I sat there for several minutes when John came out and we sat together in the silence. We didn't talk. The sky was silent because all air traffic was stopped. There was no traffic sound, no other everyday noises, It was as if the world had stopped making noise. It was so quiet it was eerie.</div>
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We finally had to say something and we both agreed that our world would never be the same after what happened today. My daughter Laurie called me and all she said was, "Mom, I love you."</div>
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It reminded me of the morning of the Oklahoma City bombing. I heard about that on talk radio on my way to work early that morning. I remember the announcer saying, "We all need to tell our loved ones we love them." At the time I thought this was the worst thing that could happen in our country, but 9/11/2001 proved that wrong.</div>
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And now fifteen years later, it has been proven that on that day our country changed forever. We can never go back to the seemingly carefree world I remember as a young girl and even as a young woman. I feel sad that my grandchildren and great grandchildren will never know that "other" world.</div>
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Today, I have much to be grateful for, but I have to remember the horror of that day that changed my world so much. Our nation has been blessed by God, but I fear what will happen if he stops, and pray that never happens.</div>
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Oh so many years ago. Oh so many things have happened since. But what a beautiful memory that day is. We always said that we were a "gang of two". We were on our way for a few days out on our bikes. It didn't take much to think of somewhere to go. This short trip was to Ogallala, Nebraska. This picture is at one of our regular stops on Highway 34 east of Greeley.<br />
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I often wondered what it would be like when our biking days were over, but it was no problem, we continued many more years as a"gang of two" through those days as well.<br />
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I don't mean it was a sweet, smooth journey but it was a loving journey (most of the time). How I miss seeing you and hearing your stories of people in your life and experiences from your past. Some happy and some not so happy. I know you are somewhere waiting. I know you are free of the pain of living in this world. I know you are celebrating your birthday today, August 21. <br />
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You were a unique and special man, I loved you then, I love you now. I remember the last thing you said to me, "I love you, and I always have. I'll see you in the morning." I would give anything to have one more big bear hug and smile.<br />
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Happy Birthday to you and rest in peace. RILYA Patj<br />
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Look at my beautiful 2005 Toyota Prius. It was in perfect working order, the nicest car I have ever owned, almost up to my "Orange Bird" standard. I figured it was the car that would last for the duration of my driving days. That was until it met a huge Peterbilt truck pulling a very long horse trailer. A truck trying to make it through a very busy entry to a fast food mall along Interstate 25. Something like threading it through the eye of a needle. Something like fitting a size 12 foot into a size 6 boot. It didn't fit and my Prius was the one that suffered for it.</div>
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It is terrifying to see something that big headed your way and hearing it collide with the drivers side front of the car and the trailer skimming down the side of my car ripping off the side view mirror before the driver got stopped. My mirror was entangled in the window of her horse trailer. </div>
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When I finally got untangled, we looked it over and it didn't appear too badly damaged from the exterior. The mirror was hanging by a cord but the Prius didn't look too bad. My first thought was that if it was just a mirror it could be fixed easily. </div>
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I made a u turn to go over to where she had parked her truck so we could get out of the driveway. My car did not want to move, something was holding it back. Then a huge red triangle showed up on my dash screen. I told her I would have to be towed home as there was something seriously wrong with my car. We exchanged insurance and contact information. She basically said. "While you are getting a tow truck I am going into Qdoba to eat." A mere slight delay in her busy day. </div>
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The end of the story is that I know after reconstructing the scene if I had been in a lesser car I would have been seriously hurt. That Toyota Prius was so well built and it withstood that terrible impact and didn't cave in on me -- the driver strapped in a trap. I am grateful to that car and to Heavenly Father for protecting me. Am I angry? Yes, I was simply in her way and she was going thru no matter what and I am the one to pay. But I have to let it go, and remember how lucky I was to survive it.</div>
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Stay tuned for the next development in the Pat's Cars Story. PS - Drive carefully and watch out for bullies on the road. Patj</div>
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Tomorrow, Thursday August 11, 2016 I will travel up the Big Thompson Canyon to Estes Park to present a program to the genealogical society there. I have always enjoyed the times I have spoken there. The ride up into the Rocky Mountains is gorgeous and the people are so nice. This year I hesitated because Highway 34 is under construction once again, but I have been checking CDOT and all looks well for tomorrow. Maybe a few one lane areas to go thru but I will allow plenty of time.<br />
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The subject is <i>Connecting Ancestors and History. </i> The picture above has nothing to do with the story of my ancestors in Bloody Kansas, 1854-1859. It is the opening slide because it shows 103 historical people -- and all of our ancestors were somewhere in the world of history when they lived. I like to look at the picture and see how many I can name. It is sort of a mind relaxer.<br />
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The story is of my Meech ancestors that lived in Kansas before it became a state in 1861 and were in the state in the pre-civil war era that was Bloody Kansas. It is so interesting to discover what was going on at the time any of my ancestors lived in any particular place. My great grandmother Faithy Ellen Meech Craig was the daughter of Dennis and Margaret Meech. Dennis and Margaret raised my grandfather, Claude Craig, after his mother died in 1888. Dennis and Margaret were in Kansas before June 1860.<br />
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Now I can understand the events going on around them and appreciate their survival skills so that many descendants can be here today.<br />
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And we cannot forget that in 1976 the Big Thompson canyon was flooded with what was called a 100 year flood. I will not forget it as it was catastrophic and many lives were lost --- and Highway 34 was under construction to make it flood proof. But the flood of 2013 proved that it was not successful so another construction project is under way. Adding to the story that there is never anything new under the sun.<br />
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Over and out from your humble correspondent, Patj<br />
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For a brief time this summer I thought I could not go on my annual genealogy trip. I was so depressed about it that I decided to throw caution to the wind and figure a way to go. Even if it means a "Raman Noodle" diet for two months, I have to find a way to go. So now I am not depressed anymore and I am excited about the future. I have the Atlas out and figuring my route, etc.<br />
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Where an I going? Southeastern Kansas! Yes, I know it doesn't sound all that glamorous and exciting -- but to a genealogist on a quest it sounds perfect. What is my quest? Trying to find the ending story of Mary Ann Gray Meech. I first met her as a young girl in 1850 living with her grandparents, Richard and Dorcas Champion. I was finding my connection to the Champion family and didn't pay much attention to the little girl named Mary Ann. It was many years later that I made the connection to another line of ancestors the Meech boys, Dennis B and William Wallace Meech. They married cousins, Margaret Pryor and Mary Ann Gray. The girls were daughters of Champion daughters. The two Meech couples migrated to southeastern Kansas and remained there the rest of their lives. Mary Ann Gray Meech was the wife of William Wallace Meech. I am descended from Margaret Pryor and Dennis B Meech, but I have been sort of haunted by Mary Ann the last few years. Her husband died in 1905 in Cedar County Missouri and he left all of his property to his beloved wife Mary Ann. But that is the end of what I can find about her and it bothers me that I can't find her ending story. If she is buried next to her husband in Prescott, Kansas she does not have a tombstone. I find no evidence of her anywhere after 1905, She is not in the 1910 or 1920 US Censuses.<br />
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So what is the solution? Go there and snoop around. Mary Ann is typical of women in the 1800's and early 1900's. Many times they just fade into the distance with no one caring or trying to find the end of their story. Wish me luck in my latest detective adventure.<br />
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Of course, if you have read my blog for very long you know I really like travelling the little back roads. So this trip will be no different. I will report back after the trip is done.<br />
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Stay tuned, PatjGenPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421539182783451385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732883415179149559.post-90083416318599522072016-06-11T21:11:00.001-06:002016-07-08T12:43:25.366-06:00A Final Farewell -- Again -- Richard W. Meier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week saw the end of a bit of my history. In August 1952, I married Richard W. Meier in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. On June 7, 2016, he passed away in Longmont,Colorado. That could be all that I really need to say, but I can't just forget the years of our life together. It is not so much a romantic story as a historical story for my descendants. Why? Because many of them do not ever remember the two of us being together, but if we weren't together, those folks would not be here so I owe them a bit of history.<br />
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Our experience together began in 1951. What a time that was to be a teenager. The world was changing into the technical word we live in now -- but it was just a small bleep on the horizon. A friend (a boy) and I were in the group of kids that were riding in Richard's car on a Sunday afternoon. I was sitting directly behind the driver, and could see him in the rear view mirror, and vice versa. Since I was with another boy, I tried not to be too obvious in the way our eyes were meeting in the mirror. Eventually, the day was over and everyone headed home, but that little seed of attraction had been planted. It took root and soon we were dating on a regular basis, the other boy was then a distant memory. We were two innocent (sort of) teenagers and we were soon to embark on a life that was to be absolutey perfect. What a wonderful time of life that was. <br />
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A year later we were married and off on a honeymoon to the big metropolis, Denver. We were given $100 by my step dad, Laurel Evelyn, to spend for a week in Denver. Two country bumpkin kids that were off on an adventure. The week in Denver ended and we actually had money left over from our week of adventure. [Remember? I told you it was a different world in 1952.]<br />
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Our life was blessed by two daughters and many other experiences, but like all of life, nothing stays the same. It eventually ended after twenty one years. It was sometimes a painful parting, but we both moved on to other people and other experiences, and now at this stage of my life, I have to think very hard to recapture that part of my history. <br />
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But, I will never forget that wonderful age of optimisim and hope and grand plans for the future. Good, and sometimes not so good, experiences made us into a crazy quilt of life. Now however, as an old friend of someone that knew me when I was just a young kid, I have to say I am sorry he had to suffer in his last years. I wish him God Speed to the next adventure and I am grateful to have known him and had his children. Even though time changes us and memories dim, there are some things that can not be forgotten. Farewell, Richard Meier, I wish you well wherever you are. Patj<br />
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There she is in her favorite kitty bed. She had many to choose from and this one was in the bedroom at 300 Remington Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. She could watch what was going on outside and stay inside where it was nice and safe. We had just moved to our bachelorette apartment after John died in 2009. This was to be her last home, as in 2014 she had to pass on to another world. Can you tell I miss her tonight? She was the gentlest, kindest, most loyal and loving person ever. Saying goodbye to her was not an easy thing to do. It seems that I never get good at saying goodbye -- ever. I have had to do it so many times in my life, but that is not why I am writing tonight. The one picture John wanted to have at the rest home was of Kitty Girl. He loved her so much.<br />
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But, I am thinking this evening of when I first saw her. It was near the end of June 2002. I had gone to Gering, Nebraska to see my mom and Lee, I was there for my birthday on the 29th. After we visited a while my mom said, "Oh, we have a cat now." <br />
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I wanted to see it and we went out to the attic over their garage building that had steps up to the storage area. We all looked up the stairs to see if she would make an appearance. Finally after much calling she peered down at us. She was bedraggled, very thin, and scared. She had been thru a rough time obviously. Lee said, "Ok she can stay BUT she is not coming in the house!" I said, "Hello Kitty Girl." We didn't even know yet if it was a male or female but the name Kitty Girl seemed to fit her.<br />
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Mom set some food out for her and we went back in the house. All I knew was that we had looked at each other, eye to eye, and connected.<br />
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A week later, when I called my mom she said, "Guess who is in the house now?" Yes, Kitty Girl had moved in and in that short time had established her place in their home. They both loved that gentle Kitty Girl. That was her name for the rest of their lives and the rest of her life as well. She was a good and loving friend to them.<br />
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My mom died in March 2003 and Kitty Girl became Lee's best friend as he fought the loneliness after mom died. Finally he moved to the Veteran's Home in Scottsbluff so Kitty Girl needed a home as no one that he knew wanted her. John and I talked about it and told Lee we would take her. It was a big decision as we already had a big old tom cat named Buster.<br />
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It was heartbreaking when we went over to get her. Lee was so sad. And we had to grab her real quick before she saw what was going on and we got her in her carrier. All 160 miles home she cried and cried. We tried to drown it out by playing the radio and she just wouldn't stop. She cried all the way. We were almost crazy by the time we got home. Then there was the challenge of introducing another cat into our house when Buster had been king of the roost for so many years. There is another story about that on this blog called "The Mulberry Street Peace Accord".<br />
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But in the end, Kitty Girl won over everyone - including Buster. It was her gentle spirit and kind nature that did it. After Buster had to be put down she filled in that gap. John loved her so much. She and I were sole companions after John died and I depended on her so much. She was loyal and loving. I hope to meet her again in another world, as she is a special spirit. The time she and John and I were a happy trio are happy memories. I miss Kitty Girl tonight and also all of the people that we knew and loved together.<br />
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I am grateful to have these memories. Good night to Kitty Girl & Company. Patj<br />
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<br />There is much more, however, this gives you some of the first page of results. It is good insurance that my genealogical work will endure. At least as long as libraries continue to exist. If the world is ever without libraries it won't make any difference about my genealogical work. WorldCat is an amazing resource for fidning books. Maybe Google Books will catch it someday but not for awhile.<br />Check it out at <span style="color: #000b2f; font-family: 'Arial Black';">www.worldcat.org/<br /><br />Later, Patj<br /><br /></span></form>
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I have not written in my blog since the end of January. It is a lot like going to church -- once you start backsliding, it is easy to slide further and further away. No big dramatic excuses, just slid away for a month or two. </div>
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There were many classes, speaking engagements, a new job as Vice President of the Larimer County Genealogical Society, finally going to the Denver Temple and various other events that just got in the way. </div>
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One thing I learned through it all though was that I miss writing. So now, I am back into it again and will be writing on a regular basis. </div>
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I hope to uncover some genealogical gems this summer as my schedule slows down. I am thinking so much lately about Mary Ann Gray Meech. She is a first cousin to my 2nd great grandmother, Margaret Pryor Meech. Their mothers were sisters. Mary Ann survived her husband, William Wallace Meech in 1904 and I have not found anything about her after that. There is no tombstone for her in Prescott Cemetery where he is buried. She is not in the1910 census so I presume she has deceased by then. But when? and where? It bothers me that she had no children and that there is no end to her story. She is my next case as time allows me to work on it.</div>
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So stay tuned, as more is bound to happen. <b>It is so good to be back, Patj</b></div>
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