In keeping with my tradition of talking about my grandparents on Throwback Thursday, I want to share with you some pictures of them when they were young.
They have an amazing story. They met during the Great Depression. Times were tough and both of their families needed them at home. They married in secret, December 11, 1936, and didn't tell their parents until the following Spring. They were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with all of their family present in 1986. Grandma passed away in 1990 after they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.
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I love to hear about families and see old black & white photos. Great TT.
Totally awesome pictures and story. It's nice you have these pictures to remind you.
What a sweet, romantic love story. I see some of a resemblance in you and your grandma. :o)
My Grandma and Grandpa Smith were only days away from their 50th wedding ann. when he passed away. I will have to share their story soon on TT.
Such a sweet story - and lovely pictures also.
After Grandpa passed away, we gathered all of the pictures he left. My sister is currently putting them all on a website so our extended family can view them. I love modern technology! :)
My Wonderful Men: Me too! I love the old pictures. My Grandpa was very good at writing on his pictures so that gave us a head start in identifying who is who among his picture stash!
JaniceNW - Thanks for stopping by! It is so neat to have pictures of grandparents when they were young. Grandpa did a good job of keeping his pictures together. After his funeral, we all sat around his dining room table and listened to my mom and uncles tell stories about the people in the pictures. I wish I would have video taped it!
Shana - I loved your TT this week! I look forward to hearing about your Grandma and Grandpa Smith!
Sharon - thank you for stopping by! Sometimes it is hard to believe they are both really gone. They live in our hearts though!
That is so awesome you have pix of your grandparents when they were so young. What a blessing they celebrated 53 years of marriage together. That's nearly unheard of in this day and age.
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