The Last Of Our Greatest Generation

[JEBar]

we learned this morning that my 95 year old Aunt Bea passed away .... she was my side of the family's last member of what is known as our country's Greatest Generation .... my Dad was one of 7 children and they have all passed on .... she was one of my Mom's sisters .... Maureen does have on Aunt left on her side of the family .... its hard to believe that yet another chapter has turned

[markiver54]

we learned this morning that my 95 year old Aunt Bea passed away .... she was my side of the family's last member of what is known as our country's Greatest Generation .... my Dad was one of 7 children and they have all passed on .... she was one of my Mom's sisters .... Maureen does have on Aunt left on her side of the family .... its hard to believe that yet another chapter has turned

So sorry for your loss Jim. Savor the memories.

[cooperhawk]

Our dining room table is one my Mother purchased in 1946 from Montgomery Ward. It's nothing special and
a little rickety, but at that table have sat scores of relatives who are gone. I have photos of may of them at
either
Christmas or Thanksgiving, or Easter. They always ate and then played cards at it. When my Mother passed
I couldn't bear to let it go to auction. I hope one of our children takes it when we go and keep the memories going.

[Sir Henry]

Sorry for your loss.

[daytime dave]

My condolences to you and your family Jim. Our family is almost out of those folks too.

[brm4450]

Our condolences to your family, I had 14 aunts and uncles and all have passed, sad to see the end of a generation.

[BrokenolMarine]

Sorry for your loss. In the last few years I have watched those I knew who served in WWII pass. Two were bomber pilots who completed their required missions and came home and went on about their lives. Fathers of friends. The other was the father of my patrol partner and was the Maintenance Chief for Pappy Boyington of the Black Sheep Squadron. He did the same. Had a long career as a plumber, and was the Sergeant at Arms for his "Lodge" in Jersey. Because I was a fellow Marine and an Aviation Marine at that, he would tell me tales now and then. Gold. Most just walked past his chair in the den when they visited. But I always took time to stop and chat, even if only briefly. The rewards were great.

[Headhog]

My condolences Jim. All my aunts and uncles have passed, but my wife's uncle Andy is still doing well. He is in his mid 90's and still in good health. This past summer his immediate relatives took him to a Yankees game. He was brought out on the field celebrated for his military service. I can remember playing golf with him when he visited us 20+ years ago when we lived in Georgia.

Paul

[JEBar]

prayers and good wishes sincerely appreciated .... when it comes to being part of the "Greatest Generation" Aunt Bea and Uncle Stan clearly deserved the title .... her working life was spent working with developmentally challenged young people and from all we've heard over the years, she made a positive difference in many, many lives .... Uncle Stan was an Army Ranger in WWII .... his outfit was one that was sent into Normandy just before the invasion to help the underground

[fortyshooter]

Sorry to hear of the loss of a great family member. Keep her memories alive with pictures!

[bikeridertim]

My condolences

[graywolf]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[JEBar]

we just learned that Bea's funeral is scheduled for 2PM Friday .... it will be in a town 25 or so miles west of Asheville which is right at 300 miles west of us .... we plan to drive up that morning, spend the night at a cousin's home in Asheville and return home Saturday .... on the one hand, we dread it because of the reason for the trip .... on the other hand, we are looking forward to going because we will get to visit with several cousins we haven't seen in all too many years

[Shakey Jake]

Condolences for your loss. I have only one aunt left on the maternal side of the family. She lives in W. Virginia, and I haven't seen her since I was a kid. I spoke by phone with her when my mom passed last year. She didn't make the trip to Oklahoma for the service as she was having health problems herself.
Jake

[Hatchdog]

we just learned that Bea's funeral is scheduled for 2PM Friday .... it will be in a town 25 or so miles west of Asheville which is right at 300 miles west of us .... we plan to drive up that morning, spend the night at a cousin's home in Asheville and return home Saturday .... on the one hand, we dread it because of the reason for the trip .... on the other hand, we are looking forward to going because we will get to visit with several cousins we haven't seen in all too many years

I understand the conflict of feelings. As sad as the passing of a relative is getting together with family is always a pleasure. Many years ago when my grandmother on my mom’s side passed I remember my mom saying that grandma would really enjoy all the grandkids getting together. Lots of cousins on this side of the family and we did exactly that. Reserved a banquet room at a local restaurant and have a wonderful time. Most of us were still local but some cousins had moved elsewhere and it’s always fun when we can get together as we were all raised in Spokane.

Funny side story, my mom was a big sports fan for the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners and the Gonzaga Bulldog college basketball teams. So we decided for her funeral we would all wear polo style shirts with team logo’s on them. We know she had a big smile on her face.

The last of the prior generation for my family is gone with the passing of an uncle two years ago. Now it’s my generation that is the old folks.

[JEBar]

Now it’s my generation that is the old folks.

that's the same for us and unfortunately, all too many of our generation have already passed on as well

[JEBar]

thankfully, a positive addition to something on our schedule during our funeral trip to and from western NC .... that coming Saturday morning when we plan to link up once again with Mark (markiver54) for breakfast at the Moose Cafe in Asheville .... the picture below was taken when we met for lunch back in 2019

[markiver54]

Gosh! Can't believe its been three years Jim. Time is passing WAY too quickly.
Looking forward to our visit.

[daytime dave]

Enjoy your breakfast.

[The Wiz]

Sorry about your relative passing. We were in Ashville and Cherokee over the weekend. Trees were turning very nicely. A reminder to me how fleeting time is.