Saturday, April 10, 2010

Madge and her children, August 2009

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In August 2009, Dustin Olson & his bride Sabrina gave us all an excuse to gather and celebrate. Also in this picture: Dustin’s mom Sherry.

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All of Madge’s children were able to be there, including Bob and his wife Lorrie, all the way from Australia via Costa Rica.

We miss you so much, Uncle Bob & Auntie Lo!

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Front: Bob, Madge, Marilynn. Back: Sherry, Linda, Betty.

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The wedding ceremony was on the lawn—in the pouring rain!—at the Inn on the 10th. Madge’s daughter Betty Taylor & her husband Martin brought Madge in Idyllwild Lodge’s Handi Bus.

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Everyone came to say hi.

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Betty took some great photos from her (dry!) vantage point in the bus.

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Later at the reception, Madge was bright and cheerful as she visited with her children, grandchildren, and friends.

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Madge and her daughters, January 2009

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Madge has always been known to her family as “The Yellow Rose of Texas.” The videos posted  at the top left will give you a taste of one of our most nostalgic songs …

Obituary: Veda Stephens (nee Cockrum)

The Victoria Advocate - May 26, 1980, p. 12A