H.M. was a good, faithful husband and daddy. He provided well for his family – not only in material possessions, but in love and Christian values.

Everybody knew that H.M. was a perfectionist in the area of farming, but most people don’t know that it also carried over into my kitchen. Many times he would show me an easier, more efficient way to do something. I resented it, but I tried it, and the worst part was…his way was better.

I married H.M. on Sunday, December 21, 1952 at 4:30. I told him good-bye (temporarily) on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:30.