Laneil: Thank you for sharing your childhood with the Gardners. I remember how beautiful you and all your sisters were and are. Of course, Nola Jean tried to babysit me and I was the biggest whiner ever. I, in turn, was privileged to babysit Claire, Debbie, Jeana, Kurt and Krissy. I loved your sweet mom and Aunt Lorene was the kindest, sweetest woman I think I ever meant. I loved going to your old home and your mom would be washing TONS of clothes, Joel was always practicing basketball and all you sisters were always getting "dressed-up" for dates. Your mom was down on her knees using a big, old brush to scrub the floors. She also taught me in 5th grade and was the best teacher who was compassionate, smart and loved her students. Uncle Delos was the principle when I was in high school and he was always pretty upset with me--but he always took care of grandma, his children and all his brothers and sisters. Joane

Gary here: Gen, Cumora and Maxine sang "Give me strength" at my farewell. When I see them I would always say give me strength. Gen always had to ref play fights between Les and me. Cumora was the one that always wanted a cheer and that has been going on for many years. I used to tend JoAnn's kids and always liked to because they had potato chips which we never had. It has been fun to talk to Aunt JoAnn about Vern and the many people I have met who knew him and I shared stories with her and she always listened intently. All three aunts have always been very kind to me. I guess I was their favorite nephew. Keep up the good work. Gary