Monday, July 5, 2021

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Week 27 "Free"

MOM'S 96TH BIRTHDAY

As today, July 5, 2021, would be my mother's 96th birthday, I decided to deviate from the topic of "Free" and do a "Free Choice" post.

My mother and I were very close particularly the last 20 years of her life when she lived with me.  She has been in heaven now near 5 years and I think of her every day. 

Here is a collection of photos of my mom over the 91 years of her life:

Earliest photo I have of my mom, Eloris Kijak, in 1925, with her older brothers, Elden (left) and Harris (right):


Mom at 2 years old with her baby doll:


In 1933 with her younger brother, Leslie:


High school graduation in 1943:



Wedding day in 1946:


In 1954 at the 40th wedding anniversary of her parents (I still have the antique punch bowl set:



With first grandchild, Diane, in 1983:


1991 in Hawaii with both grandchildren, Jay and Diane:




At her computer in 2005:


In 2012:


With granddaughter, Diane, in 2014:


90'th birthday party, July 5, 2015:


Happy 96th heavenly birthday, Mom.  I will never forget you!

Copyright 2021, Cheryl J. Schulte

2 comments:

Barb LaFara said...

A very sweet collection of photos, thanks for sharing! My mother turns 96 next month. I am sorry for your loss.

Cheryl said...

Thank you Barb. You are very lucky to still have your mom.