1911-2006

She was my grandmother and she gave me my dad. She taught me there are many ways to love others and myself. She taught me to be a lady when it counted and dressing to the nine's would always be "in." She showed me when someone is funny to laugh out loud until you cried. She taught me to be observant and look beyond the obvious. With my grandmother, taking a chance always paid off and "bingo" was a word we should shout everyday. She would dress up in costumes to make her friends laugh and these events were not saved for just Halloween. She taught me an outspoken woman would get grief, but to not open your mouth would bring more grief. She was brave, bold, cleaver, frugal, loyal and best of all, she was my grandmother. Her best lesson, a poker face is an acquired skilled taking years and I'm sure dad is seeing hers now. She still was a teacher at 95 years old with her final lesson to me, forgiveness. She only left when she was ready and done with her teaching. She is missed by all her loved ones. I love you Grandma and will remember my lessons, Laura.