November 1, 1915 - September 23, 2001
One gift, above all others, God gives to us to treasure,
One that knows no time, no place and one gold cannot measure.
The precious, poignant tender gift of memory that will keep
Our dear ones ever in our hearts, although God gives them sleep.
It brings back long remembered things...a song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place ... because we had them for awhile.
~Author Unknown~
| This little website is a way for us all to share memories of my former in-laws, and my daughters' grandparents. Emma passed away on September 23, 2001, and Eli passed away in 1980. If you'd like to share a memory or a comment to be posted here, please email me at [email protected] |
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Comments:
I have many fond memories of hanging out at their trailer at Pine Lake and eating lots and lots of food! :) Even though we weren't their grandchildren, we were always welcome at their trailer. The best memories of my childhood are from Pine Lake and Emma and Eli are a very big part of that.
I just wanted to say that even though I was pretty young when Eli passed away, I have such great memories of him. Him teaching me how to fish, and bait my own hook (yuk), and the kisses for quarters. I also remember him telling me to call him grandpa, not Eli. He was so special to me, and I really wish my parents would have let me go to his funeral, although I understand that people just didn't let young kids go to funerals then, so I don't blame them for that. The most vivid memory of Eli that I have is when mom made him a cake decorated as a fish and he wouldn't let anyone eat it because it was so beautiful. he he he After Eli passed on I didn't see much of Emma anymore. I do have memories of her though. I remember going over to the trailer when I was probably around six years old and watching her cooking something that she always gave me a taste of (yummmm). I remember that she always seemed to have a bad back, and that she'd tell me all about it as I sat there eating whatever delicous food she had cooked up. I felt like she was always happy to have me there for company, she made me feel so welcome. Emma never talked to me like I was a little kid either, which is something I really appreciated. The last couple of times I saw her, I'm not sure if she remembered who I was, but she was always willing to have a conversation with me none the less. Both Eli and Emma were like 2nd grandparents to me, and I'm glad that they are together again in peace for eternity. Tara From Rhonda:
======== My grandmother was ornery, self-centered, stubborn, and bossy. She was also intelligent and funny, and there was never a doubt for a single moment that she loved Joey and I with everything she had.
======== Right up until the end she had a spark. When I was home in July, I went with my Dad to visit her in the hospital. While we were there, she wanted the nurse to help her change her clothes. The exchange went something like this: Emma: (to the nurse) I want you to come back later and help me change into my pyjamas. Nurse: OK, I'll come back in a little while. You'll wash your face and hands first? Emma: (as a direct order) No, I want you to help me with that, too. Nurse: I'll come back and help you change your clothes, but you can wash your face and hands by yourself first. Emma: OK, I'll wash up first, but you'd better come back here and help me change my clothes. Ron: The word, Mom, is "Please". Emma: (to nurse, contrite and with an artificial "sweet little old lady" expression) Oh yeah - please. (Nurse leaves the room) Ron: You know, it wouldn't kill you to be a little nicer to the nurses here instead of ordering them around like that... Emma: (contrite) Yeah, I know (expression changes to devilish) but it's fun! :-)
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