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From: Verla Piercy, Lyman, WY
May 22, 2015
When I graduated in 1967, I traveled on the train to Madelaine Island, wisconsin. I was scared to death I had never been out of Francis, Utah on my own. I didnt' eve eat the two day trip, because I went to the food car and the guy flirted with me so I left and never went back. I was the only one in the car at the time. I went there to care for Sherry and Heather Angus who were just little 3 and 18 months possibly. Dan and Sharon asked me to come there and stay with them and tend their girls while they ran the store on Madelaine Island. I was very excited to get to go on such a big adventure. Until I met my future husband just before I left, but that is a whole other story. Anyway. I enjoyed the beauty of the island, and Sharon made sure I took in all of the culture on the Island such as a string quartet, and an art fair, and then I got to go serve the rich folks at their country club, and that was a scary but interesting two nights. To see how the other half lived. Dan was much more sphisticated than I had grown up, He couldn't believe that we had potatoes every night for dinner. I think that subject came up becaue we rarely had them for dinner there. It was just a staple where I grew up! He also got a kick out of my style of dancing. or I should say the teenagers of the day, back then. He also told me when I played the "Mama's and the Papa's version of Spanish Harlem "that is the worst rendition of Spanish Harlem", "that I have ever heard" I loved it. But that was one example of his sophistication compared to my upbringing. He was a nice man, and a busy man. We moved out to the Farm house, a big two story house all white, out in the country, which I loved of course. So he went into town everyday and we stayed home alot. But enjoyed it. Their store other than the grocery store, never materialized, for what ever reason , I don't know what it was. So I drove into town alot with the kids for errands for Sharon I guess. And one day I took my eyes off the road to look at the kids, ran off the road out through the forest, luckily it was a flat area. We were all ok, but My heart was pounding. I was scared to death to tell Sharon, and Dan espiecially Dan. I can't remember if she made me tell Dan myself our what. But he was very good about it. I never had to pay for damages lol or get scolded. So he was pretty cool after all. :)
They also tried to get me to go out to dinner with one of their friends while I was there, tried really hard, besides being to "timid" I was in Love with Bobby, and nothing could desuade me of that. I might of made that word up. I also couldn't stand to stay longer and go to the general electrics big summer soire, they said I would love it. They invited everyone on the Island to rub elbows with the colgates the procter &gamble, At&t all the big names of the century. I had served them at the country club already. And now I wish I had taken that oportunity, but you know young naive love!! I enjoyed being with them and learned from the expierience. I enjoyed the kids alot. Sherry particulary enjoyed teasing me on my birthday, because I was depressed, thinking they didn't know about it,she played along,saying what's the matter? Are you sad or homesick? etc.and Sharon waited all day to surprise me with a sage hen dinner, which I had never eaten, I couldn't believe we all had our own little chicken, I'm sure there was a vegetable,aspargus? no potaoes, maybe rice. And Angel,Devils food cake for dessert. cause I didnt' know or they didn't know if I wa a devil or angel lol. Made by the cake baker on the Island that I went to visit once with Sharon.They also gave me one of my favorite fragrances of perfune, by estee lauder, I think that was the name too.page down I messed up
I also met Dan's mom and she made a coffee cake and to the day my mom passed away, it was her favorite coffee cake, it was so good. I took the recipe home with me and still have it. Your grandma was very nice and gave me a going away gift. Very thoutful people on the Island. I liked thier house alittle island rustic windows you could set on the couch and look out at the trees, a colorful throw on the sofa, and nature type decor, I loved it. I have had fond memories of that summer all my life, even though I had to leave early and get home to Bobby and my family of cours. I am sorry for your loss, I know that you girls spent alot of time with your dad, and I know it meant the world to him. I am sorry he suffered with alot of malady's for so long, but he was so strong. Bless you all and sorry I wrote a book in your memory book. Those things just came back to me. Lots of Love your Cousin Verla Piercy
From: Lynn & Denny Todd
May 22, 2015
I didn't know your dad but he sounds like he was an amazing man, our deepest condolences o out to you & your family.
Lynn & Denny Todd
From: Anonymous
May 24, 2015
I remember your dad and all the times we had sleepovers at your house. He really loved those! And then at Westminster, he was a great man. I am glad you have many fond memories.