John’s mother, Mary Ellen, passed away on September 16, 2014.  She seemed to have been doing very well in her new environment at Atria Senior Living, and we all thought she was blossoming with the physical activity and social activities she had not had for a number of years taking care of Kess.  She had a serious stroke on September 9.  We were on a ship between the Greek island of Rhodes and Turkey at the time and it took us two days to get back to Orlando.  Fortunately we got back in time that she still recognized us.

Family gathered for her memorial service.

Grandchildren and great-grandchildren with Grandpa.Brother Herb, Nieces Sara and Kathy, Daughter-in-law Lee.
Rick, Sara, Lee and Bill
Descendants in the game room.