This is a day of remembrance for Ron.
I helped him with this very long post
because I know when a helping paw and
a warm pressie of my nose is needed.
It's been 15 years since Ron's Mom passed
and even though I never knew her
I feel like I do.
Her birthday would have been today ~~ 92!
Tommy had a smile for everyone!
Gordon and she had a fairy tale romance
but an unfortunate airplane crash
while he was readying for the Korean War
shortened their joy.
Dancing was their favourite pass time
and
at the officer's mess
or on a local dance floor
they could be found really enjoying the music and each other.
This is a photo album of fond memories which you will see below.
Take your time or just skim through,
you'll get a feeling of love, joy and laughter
which was always present when she was around.
ENJOY!
psst ~~ that is Jessie with Jim, Tommy and Ron above.
She was my 'before me' doggy!!
Hi Jessie!
Pink apple blossoms were
everywhere in their world
Pink was Tommy's favourite colour!
Tommy loved gardening with Jessie by her side.
Along the beach near my house one evening at sunset.
See what I mean about a SMILE!!
In our garden in 1995, smiling Tommy and Ron.
She really was wonderful lady with many, many friends!
She helped Ron with his garden whenever she visited.
Tommy visited San Diego a few times with her dear friends Myrtle, Vic and Annie, below.
This is Ron's Grandmother, Jessie
Tommy's Mom
and
my 'before me' doggy's name sake!
Human Jessie loved to laugh too.
Ron and Tommy at Lawrencetown Beach before it was cool to surf.
Jim and Ron took Tommy on day trips in the province many times.
On the dunes at Lawrencetown Beach
Tommy at a friend's birthday party.
Always having a great time.
Jessie and Tommy loved to go for walks
and the temperature didn't matter.
Tommy always borrowed Ron's huge shirts when visiting,
looking mighty stylish no matter where we walked.
They had a bond like any Mother and son who deeply cared for each other
through thick or thin.
This was Victoria Day weekend 1996
(the same time as it is now
only 17 years ago)
It's Tommy's birthday weekend too!
Happy Birthday, Tommy!
Tommy was very proud of her clematis'
She had many, just like Ron does.
Rememeber the picture (#4 above)
with
Gordon and Tommy dancing above?
Well, the dancing gene was passed on to Ron too!
Check out the fun they are having,
she's actually leading Ron!
Tommy lived alone most of her life and never remarried.
She truly loved Gordon and no one came along and
swept her off her feet.
She had 2 boys to raise along with her Mom,
so life's course was set out before her.
In the fall after a bit of a wind blowing the leaves everywhere
On a favourite beach called Black Hole
along the Bay of Fundy.
They visited there for decades.
This beautiful spring May morning in 1996
was a very special morning
even with the future a bit uncertain.
Jim and Ron took Tommy to Bermuda
for Xmas 1994.
Did they have a good time or what!
Tommy was a very smart lady.
She welcomed Jim into our family
with open arms.
She loved talking to him about
anything and everything
and she most certainly did!
They had the best relationship
and Jim was like a 3rd son to her.
So I hope you get a better sense of my Dads through Tommy.
Outgoing, laughing, sincere, passionate, outdoor lovers and
looking for a good time ~~ LOL!
In Loving Memory of Tommy Troke 1921 - 1998
