Day 3297: Another family birthday.

 

 

 

"Uncle Skete": old photo, digital collage.

 

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"Uncle Skete, photo & digital

When I think of Uncle Skete, I smile. I really do.

His real name was Russel, but I called him Uncle Skete? He was third born in a family of 10 children. He began farming as a very young boy. 

His Dad gave him young horses to break and 
use as his own. He drove a horse/buggy 7 miles 
to Lebanon High School each day.

not sure?, Uncle Owen, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Skete, Uncle Pete & Grandpa

5 years older than Aunt Fern, my Mom's eldest sister,

he was out of high school before Aunt Fern started
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Uncle Skete, Aunt Fern, Aunt Pauline, Uncle Owen, Aunt Martha, Uncle Jerry & Grandpa

Uncle Skete and Aunt Fern were sweethearts

for many years before marrying in 1925.

 

Wedding day, 1925

Aunt Fern finished her first year of teaching

and they were married the next day.

She went on to be a Principal and poet.

They had one daughter, my cousin, Katha.

There were married over 50 years.

Personally, when I think of Uncle Skete,

I can hear his laugh as I picture him in his chair ...

after a long day working his farm.

 

3 year young WW with Uncle Skete on the farm, 1977

Special memories of a wonderful man. 

Today is his birthday.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Skete!

 

 

 

 

 

A  sweet 4-minute video, Man & Dog trip, here.

 

 

Just because ...

 

 

Streaked Soiderhunter

 

  

                     

Smiles for Tuesday ...

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

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