Monday, September 29, 2008

Since the Article in 1994 - Update

Gladys continues to live on the Homeplace. She enjoys her flowers, plays cards every
chance she gets, and loves it when company comes to call. Gladys does not watch much TV,
her entertainment is watching the vast array of birds out her window and the large herd
of rabbits that frequent the place. She still sings up a storm, remembers and recites a large repertoire of pieces that she learned in her younger days.
The coffee is always hot and the candy dish full. While Gladys does not cook like she used
to, Dick is ever on the spot to place another setting at the table. The Code of the West
is strictly adhered to. Gladys says if someone shows up at the door at mealtime then
they are fed, "There's always plenty at the table."

There is still family living close by. Dick retired from St Labre's Indian School in 2003,
lives at the homeplace and cares for his mother. Ted and Peggy ranch on Otter Creek.
Jane and Augie restored the Old Otter Creek Store and are now living in Colorado close
to their grandchildren. Joyce died of cancer in 2001 and her husband,Sam Lei, lives in
Ashland. Jack married Violet Pierson, they later divorced. Jack was killed in an accident
in 1990.

Gladys loves babies and children. She has five children, has 9 grandchildren, 15 great-
grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Gladys enjoys company but she really lights
up when the parents and little ones arrive. Dick has a toy box in the mudroom that
is always brought out. The cookie jar is full and hugs and kisses abound.

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