To a woman,
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
Saleswoman and business owner always in a suit and heels,
Lover of her family, Minnesota sports teams, travel, birds, gardening and politics,
Smart wit and great humor,
Polish and of Catholic faith,
Attentive to details and taking great care in cooking and cleaning,
Inspiring each live she has touched to be a little more gentle, a little more understanding and to act with love.
Happy 100th Birthday to my Grammy, I love you.
This is her first birthday our family will be remembering her without her present. I know her lessons will last my lifetime and will continue to have a powerful influence on future generations of our family. After her passing in December 2012 (link) I took some of her photo albums, as pictures are so important to me. Here are a few of my favorites.
They loved to travel.
Her first daughter Sandy, with her daughter Jessica
Me as a baby with cousins Molly, Jessica and Grammy
My dad with his first born, my brother Matt
Third from the left, Grammy, and her sisters.
At my bridal shower in 2008.
The Wines children
My dad with his older brother Mike
Her oldest child Sandy, her husband Douglas and their first born Zachary
At her shop in South Minneapolis, Two’s Company.
4 generations
My dad with his parents.
Uncle Mike with his first of two daughters, my cousin Michelle
Grammy with me on a trip to Florida in 1982
In Hawaii
Eleanor, her 3 children, their spouses and 7 grandchildren – 1993
My stylish grandparents.
Grammy with her first 5 grandchildren
Grammy with her twin sister Adeline
The wedding party.
Grammy with Sandy
Her and 3 sisters growing up
So in Love!
My grandparent’s wedding day.
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