Bitter Sweet Memories

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Thursday

Tomorrow we leave for TN and we plan to make it a “Greene” weekend even if snow should make it white!

Mom reminded me that today is Steve Sommer’s birthday. His father, George (Arlene’s brother), died this day in 1980. Twenty-seven years ago, it’s hard to believe! We had recently moved to Tipp City, to begin our ministry at the Grace Brethren Church in Troy, OH. Arlene and aunt Shirley made the trip to Memphis while George was still in the hospital. Not long after that, Mom and I attended his funeral.

George (Arlene’s brother) and Eileen (Logan) had three children: Sheryl Lynn was born October 23, 1948. She and her husband, Todd Rooks, along with Eileen, are now living in Barberton, OH. I don’t recall their address right now. They have two adopted handicapped children.

George Charles, aka Chuck, was born Feb 27, 1951 and married Deborah Lynn Cosby June 4, 1977. We had a good visit with them at our last family reunion at Gatlinburg, TN. They are still anxious to move to Alaska. They live in a beautiful place near her folks out in the country, POB 607, Blairsville GA 30514

Stephen Jay Sommer was born December 20, 1954 and married Sherrill Lynn Hawkins October 10, ??. They have 3 children: Wesley, August 28, 1978, Angela, April 30, 1981, and Landon, March 21, 1984. So Steve was 26 when his dad, George, died. Steve lives at 3739 Cactus Trail, Martinez GA 30907. He is a nuclear engineer and may still work at Oakridge TN. I don’t know.

So now you have a run down on some of your Sommer cousins from Uncle George and Aunt Eileen.

Gpa G