Memories that Matter
for families, friends, family history and fans.
Daniel Pinna:
"11/10 - 11/11/19 was a great new experience for me. I was in Bakersfield at a recording studio called River Theatre at 1213 North Chester Ave in Oildale (Bakersfield) CA working on a new company with new business partners. The River Theatre opened in September 1939 and then closed around 1964/1965. It became a recording studio for Buck Owens from 1968 until 1992 when a number of artists like Johnny Cash recorded. It then became an independent recording studio from 1992 until it closed in April 2008. Since that time a new friend of mine has utilized the location for him and his band.
It was my 1st time to Bakersfield and one of my longer drives. I've only driven once longer than that and that was the time my father and I drove from San Jose to Los Angeles over to Phoenix Arizona to visit my grandmother in Sun City."
Pam Marks:
Connie was an Eastern Star and a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge.
She was married 3 times - each husband died, and she remarried.
Connie married first, George Lawrence Benning, September 29, 1928, in Vancouver, WA
The marriage produced one daughter, Marian Joyce Benning. George passed away in August 1946.
Connie married Charles Henry 'Heine' Barrett July 22, 1948 in Kootneai Co., Idaho. Heine passed away January 15, 1950 in Santa Cruz, CA
Lastly, Connie married Dewey David D'Albert April 14, 1952 in San Francisco, CA. Dewey passed away July 9, 1961 in Lake County, CA.
Connie loved golf, reading, traveling and keeping connected with her life-long friends.
As a young child, Connie had always wanted to see the Andes. In 1951, she fulfilled that dream. On a voyage to Cuba and South America, Connie departed the ship and flew home-over the Andes!
After retirement, Connie applied for immigration to work in either Australia or the Virgin Islands, but was denied due to her 'age'.
When Connie died, she was survived by two granddaughters and one great-grandson, who she adored.
Teresa Seeman:
This is a picture of my great-grandparents and their children that lived in Ashland, Schyulkill County, Pennsylvania in the mid-to-late 1800's. This pic was probably taken around 1895 or so. Daughter, Mary Agnes (top left) had a hare-lip which is why her face is turned away from the camera. Laura (Loretta) is in the first row between her parents, and my grandfather, Joseph Vincent is on the end. Not sure who the other 2 daughters are; I originally thought Anna was in the top middle and Kathryn was on the end, however, Kathryn was about 10 years younger than my grandfather so I don't think she was born yet. Another daughter, Teresa was not born yet either. Anna was the oldest followed by Mary Agnes so I believe one of the 2 girls on the top is Anna, but which one...
Who the 2 daughters are on the top right?
People in photo include: Michael Gough, Mary (Kilroy) Gough, Joseph Vincent Gough, Mary Agnes Gough, Laura Gough, and Anna Gough
Matt Von Striver:
Beverly Norene Von Striver was a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 13, 2022 at the age of eighty six.
Beverly was born on February 11, 1936 to Alexander and Esther Montague. Immediately upon her high school graduation, at age 17, she married Ronald Von Striver. Together, they had four children: Mark (1954-2016), Beth (Michael), Wayde (Elizabeth) and Bradley.
She delighted in each of her grandchildren (Justin, Alison, Alex, Taylor, Jenna and Matthew) and was very proud of her great-grandchildren (Nicholas, Bodhi, Maximus, Hazel, Adelind and Ridley). Beverly also leaves behind extended family and numerous dear friends.
In her early years, Beverly was primarily a stay at home parent. She did, however, work as a representative for Avon and Tupperware, and thoroughly enjoyed the imbedded social opportunities.
Beverly would later work for Laurel Hills Development Center, and San Juan Unified School District. In both positions, she fully and wholeheartedly supported individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Beverly was a woman of faith who deeply loved her family and friends, the ocean, robust conversations, singing, word games, quality food, and being the center of attention. Most recently, she renewed her love of reading and enjoyed watching tv; specifically Pit Bulls and Parolees, The Curse of Oak Island and Survivor.
Her sense of humor stands out as a predominant trait, as well as her generosity, candidness, honesty and integrity.
Danielle Coker:
If there was a way to explain the best mother and everything you’d ever need as one beautiful person you got lucky enough to have as your mama her name would go down in history in the prettiest dictionary every. I don’t know how she did it but she did.. I love you mama I love u sooo much ! I look in the mirror and I see YOU. I’m so grateful for that and for the strength you left me as well you’re one of a kind and there’s no person ever that’ll be even similar. I’m the closest there may get but sure wish I knew the tricks ma! I love yaaa beautiful !
(By the way ur prettier!)😅
Pauline Eby:
Grandpa Abeyta was always working. I have very few memories of him. When Grandma moved up here in 1974. Grandpa stayed behind in Denver. His siblings were there. I've only seen him maybe 30 times until 1990 when both of my grandparents moved to Hawaii. They didn't have a good relationship until then. Grandpa was so caring to grandma. He would do anything for her. Mom said that they were going to Town one day when grandpa let out his last breath. Fortunately my niece Jessica was a strong Christian. She prayed him back alive. He lived for 3 more weeks the passed away. He is buried at Hilo veterans memorial cemetery in Hilo, Hawaii. My grandmothers ashes are there too
Henrietta Young:
She was my great aunt and one of the sweetest people you could meet. She ran a small country store that belonged to her deceased sister. During the summer time she would let everybody in the community use the land behind the store as a ballfield where everyone would play ball games and gave picnics. This was every Saturday and Sunday after church. She would make pitchers of homemade lemonade and served it ice cold.
Amy Palombini:
Amy Palombini - Robert Palombini is my father-in-law. Unfortunately he passed before I met and married his son Samuel so I did not get to meet him in person. Sam and I talk about him often and I always enjoy the stories that begin with, " this one time my Dad....." and it's always a good time. I can tell you a few things that I have heard. He was a kind person, and enjoyed the fine things in life, like good friends, food, etc. He cooked and passed that onto his boys who also enjoy cooking and still try to recreate his signature red onion sauce from Bob's Dogs- the hotdog cart he ran in the Denver area. He enjoyed a good Chianti and we have lifted a glass of Frangelico in honor of his memory. If I could go back in time and meet any one person, I would chose Robert Palombini, so I could know him and how his influence lives on in my husband. Some of the words people use to describe him have been that he had a good sense of humor, he liked to party, he loved to eat, he was strong, brave, and tough. He was awarded the purple heart in Vietnam, among various other military awards. We have very few pictures of Robert, and lost even more in a house fire this year. I know he had friends all over the world, and if any one ever reads this, please share any photos you have. It would mean the world to us.
Joseph Smith:
Freeman was my pawpaw. Last HOORAH - He worked up until the day he left this earth. The nearest hospital was about 25-30miles away. I had came down to help a cousin move her things and he saw me.
PULLS UP
PAWPAW: I need you to come and take me and Earl(Grandma) to the hospital.
Me: Yes sir I can hurry and get this off my truck.
PAWPAW: No time come we gotta go.
Me: Scared as all get out for my grandma. Jumps in his van and drive to the house.
PAWPAW: Gets out and goes in then comes right back out. She said she not going lets go.
Me: Even more confused he not showing one sign of pain. Take off driving normal.
PAWPAW: Off the rock rd now. Come on lets go.
Me: Looking at him closely now I see this huge lump like in his chest to stomach area I speed up but curves are coming I gotta maintan the road. I get off the gas for curve then stomp it because hes still up but not in his riding postion.(iykyk) The van jerks and starts to lose power.
PAWPAW: Whats goin on
Me: It turned off. Close to st charles was going to coast to the gas station for help.
PAWPAW: Pull over and pop the hood.
Me: Yes sir
PAWPAW: Grab that stick from the back. Hold up the hood. 2-5 minutes under the hood. He say go try it.
Me: cranks up. Picture this he climbed all the way up in the hood to put on or reset whatever it was. I get back out to get the stick hes down with the stick and closing the hood.
PAWPAW: Lets go. Drive
Me: I thought I was in a corvette the way I was moving passing people getting on down.
PAWPAW: He jumps out and walks in the hospital tells the lady whats going on she jumps up grabs a chair and take him to the back.
Nurse: Do you have his meds
Me: No maam. I didnt even know I was taking him to the dr until we was getting ready to back out.
I called who could help with all that then they said they was taking him to little rock and somebody was on the way to ride. I was to go back and head to the airport my aunt and uncles was on they way. Not ever imagining that would be my last time talking to him. So much more I wouldve said or did
Anthiony Gentile:
My spiritual sister - I got to know Mirella when I was 16 (1961).
As an only child for 15 years I had always wanted a sister. Mirella to me was the perfect sister. we lost touch over many years an caught later in life when I travelled through the US and visited Mirella and Paul.
A wonderful memory was when the three of us went to an amusement park in San Francisco. Mirella and Paul as I was were unafraid of whatever ride we went on.
I visited Mirella and Paul a number of times over the years and was witness to her illness.
She will always remain in my memory as the sister that I wished I had. Paul, looked after her to the end, and for that he has my eternal gratitude.
Tony Gentile
Henrietta Young:
My paternal Grandmother - She lived in Heath Springs, SC. She was my father's mother (Henry Lewis). She was mixed, Caucasian & Cherokee Indian. Me and my sister lived with her and her youngest child/son (Frank Lewis) for a little while. We later moved on with other relatives (mother passed after having my youngest brother) but we would go back to visit. Everytime I visited she would make me a 3 layer coconut cake. Best cake in the world.
Patricia Fuller:
James was my dad. He was unappreciated in his life. His father Charles abandoned his wife and three children James Charles and Dorothy. Growing up without a father shaped his view of life. He was a career Air Force. He was generous. He would step up and try to help others. He married my mother Maxine and adopted her three young sons. He was a good provider.
Darlene Turner:
Trying to find my friend Annie - I am really hoping that this is not Annie's page. Deanna Fowler with a friend of mine in Portland Oregon. If this is that Annie and her mother of her sister sees this please let me know confirm it was her. I'm hoping it's not I'm hoping my auntie is still alive
Darlene
Niki York:
Married on Valentine’s Day 2004 - Stephen was my first love. We ran away to Reno and eloped on Valentine’s Day 2004 when i was 19 and he was 25. Stephen was one of a kind to say the least. I think about him often. I still have our wedding pictures and a few little things that i could never bring myself to get rid of.
Stephanie Denman:
This photo is of widow Robert Waldman Longo who had two sons, Richard and William. Roberta disappeared around 1939 when her sons were babies. According to Richard, he was playing ball in his front yard when Roberta said she was going to the store. She got into a taxi and was never heard from again. Roberta's husband, William "Toots" Longo died in 1939. Roberta's mother Nellie Waldman raised the boys after Roberta disappeared. A detective named Basil Creek from the Dayton Police tried to find Roberta shortly after her disappearance to no avail. Please contact me if you have any information about Roberta. We would love to find any information about her.
Stephanie Denman:
tagged this photo with the topic Lost & Found.