2-A time to give birth and a time to die,a time to plant and a time to uproot that which is planted"
Helen 2/17/1918-11/10/2009
70 Years ago, in May 1939 one of the students living on the East Range at the other end was throwing himself a graduation party. As I walked into his smoked filled crowded room with my "girl friend" I saw sitting on the desk at the far end of the room a strawberry blond who I thought was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She was the host's date.
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Helen claims that when I walked through the door she immediately asked somebody who I was.
To this day I don't know how I got the courage but I made a "walking date" with her for the next afternoon. From that date we became an item, and married 1 month to the day before Pearl Harbor on November 8,1941.
One war, nearly two years absence, and 4 children, 3 grand children, 5 great grandchildren later we remained an item. True it was not always "wine and roses" and took work but it was worth it.
Slightly more sophisticated and 4 children later
Thanks. Keep up your good work. So sad for the loss. Enjoy every moment with your family.
ReplyDeleteDoc,
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family. Words can not add comfort...words can not ease the pain...words can not give solace...but God in HIS way can. May God comfort and bless you and your family at this time.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
With sympathy...
Bo Vastine
Doctor Yood,
ReplyDeletePlease accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear wife Helen.Please know,that you and Helen,and the rest of your family will be in our prayers.Also,at this time of loss,we would like to thank you for the great work,and time that you give to try to make our town,a better place to live in.
Keith and Elke Biddulph
Dear Dr. Yood and Family,
ReplyDeleteNothing more sad than the loss of a loved one, but nothing more rewarding that knowing that life was well lived, that good moments were had, and that the love and friendship that was, and will be, is yours to keep.
Our block sends condolences to you and your family.
Maria, Edgar, and Bill Garrett
Dear Dr. Yood,
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have found a person who gave you such joy.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. While words don't ease the heavy heart, time will through the grace of God.
I pray you peace during this transition and the comfort of knowing that you two shall meet again. And may your soul sings as you remember your times together.
ReplyDeleteFondly - Renata
Dr Yood,
ReplyDeleteMay the God of Abraham grant her His choicest blessings, mercy and grant her His Paradise.
Dr. Yood, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTo the entire Yood family
ReplyDeletemy deepest and warmest sympathies. Doc, from your moving story of your meeting, the "walking date" and becoming an item,
it sounds as though your season together was a beautiful one. God keep you in this time of mourning and reflection. Could we all be as blessed.
Doc,
ReplyDeleteAgain, please accept my sincerest condolences. Your loss, and that everyone whose life was touch by Helen, must be tremendous. Keep faith in God who had the wisdom to lead your to her, and trust that she is now receiving a "job well done" as she enters her place in eternity.
Jim
Doc
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Olive Lynch