David. . . .On California, Love, and Marriage. . . .

David, being David and the big "tease" he was, had a great time
poking fun at us about California. He continued to do this
throughout his life, even as he and his family would visit us there
and have a wonderful time.

For our 5oth Wedding Anniversary celebrated at a Family Reunion
in Panaca, we received a beautiful book full of memories and
tributes from family and friends. David's is wonderful and evokes
precious memories of mine and George's marriage, our move to
California, and our first home together.

He wrote:

Dear George and Ina,

"Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they can't be
separated after moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing
anyone that comes between them.

Shortly after George and Ina were married, I helped them move to
Westminster, California. After unloading about half of the boxes, a
neighbor lady invited us in for a break. We were sitting around the
living room talking and a bobcat jumped up on my lap. Needless
to say, it startled me. The woman said it was just a "kitty cat". She
said she found it on her back doorstep before it's eyes were open.
She wouldn't believe me when I told her it was a wild cat. She said
it is "just a big beautiful kitty cat".

When I started to leave, I was thinking, "I hope Ina doesn't want me
to come and get her next week." Then, I had another thought, "Ina
must love this guy to come to live where people try to run over
you and your neighbors have wild cats for pets."

That was 50 years ago. Now I want to congratulate them on the
big 50th anniversary and to wish them many more wedding
anniversaries.

I want to thank Ina for being a very great sister and George for
taking care of my sister. Thanks to both of you for the good
times you gave to me when I came to Arizona with Martie. The
trip was one of the highlights of the last few years for me. Just.
try and be angry with someone who just fed you something
delicious.

Grandparent: Something so simple that a child can operate it.

Something for the ones that have had their 5oth: The quickest
way to get things done is to take your time. God didn't create
hurry."

God Bless You, Love, David

Thank you David. I love you.