Sunday, October 18, 2020
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Dear Allyson, Scott and Bruce:
I was both friend and family to your Mom. We met when we were 15 years old and both were students at Balfour High School. Freda had started seeing my brother James, but he was busy with his part-time job with the CPR so Freda and I had time to see a good deal of each other. She joined our church, which was similar to the German Baptist church she was raised in. Freda loved singing in the choir and participating along with me in our Young People’s group, which became a great part of our next few years.
Once your Mom and Jim married, we became sisters-in-law. When they had the three of you, and I married Ralph, we bought homes just a couple of blocks apart from each other. Ralph and I thought the three of you kids were absolutely the best children in the world – enough so that we decided to have five of our own! We enjoyed many get togethers when our children were young, trading off hosting Christmas and New Year’s gatherings, and later on visiting at each other’s cottages on Katepwa Lake.
Your Mom was a very good companion, always up for trying something new and keeping things lively. We remained good friends throughout the years. Ralph and I enjoyed many nice evenings with Freda and Mel – one highlight being a spring visit with them in Laguna, California. It was also nice to enjoy visits with Freda and Doug – they dropped in at our cottage many times on the way to or from the Smith cottage. And during this time, Freda and I kept up our friendship with regular afternoon visits.
I have so many fond memories, especially of the years when our families were young. Your Mom and Dad and the three of you and your families will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Please accept our sincere condolences, and our wish that you will find comfort in the many good memories of your Mom.
Love Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ralph
