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Daniel Pinna:
"Celebrating Thanksgiving with mom and Lisa. Kathy lived from 9 - 16 years old in Seattle. She had thanksgiving with grandma Nel and grandpa Shirley at noon and then at 5 they drove across Seattle to Magnolia Bluff to celebrate with Aunt Elaine (grandpa’s sister) since she wouldn’t talk or interact with Shirley (her step grandfather). Her father was Hollis and when her mother died they adopted out all of the girls including Elaine."
Kathy Pinna:
Changes - I am now considered “elderly” and, having spent the majority of my decades in San Jose, California, I have seen my home city change from orchards (called the Valley of Heart’s Delight) to a mass of people (called Silicon Valley). While San Jose is now full of innovation and opportunity, I miss the peace and slow pace of “the old days”!! And the beauty of the orchards.
Kathy Pinna:
Public records indicate that Ernesto lived on NE 162nd St, SW 109th Ave and SW 12th St in Miami FL.
On Friday, April 23, 2010, the Miami New Times reported the following;
"Monday (April 19) a 45-year-old career criminal named Ernesto Puentes washed up dead under the Rickenbacker.
Puentes has multiple felony charges on his record dating back to 1992 and five convictions for armed burglary and kidnapping. Police are investigating his case as a homicide."
Although Ernesto Puentes didn't have an education and was a single father, according to someone who knew him he did his best with the limitations of his life. She described him as a kind, loving human being. To read more about his life and the disadvantages he faced, see Memory about Ernesto Armando Puentes.
UPDATE: As of May of 2025, there are no further updates on the death of Ernesto.
Tom Perry:
Mark was the youngest of my sister's and brother. At the time I thought he was perhaps one of the best looking babies I had ever seen back then, I was 13 years old when he came along. He was pretty quiet and reserved his whole life, careful not to make any disturbance or scene. He enjoyed driving around, listening to music, he never liked school and dropped out. He never heard the call of the world beckoning him to leave the nest as me and my siblings had. He stayed home and helped Mom and Dad out around the house. When he fell sick he tried to keep things to him self until the pain was unbearable. I think of you alot Mark. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I can only hope the pain has subsided and that you rest in peace. When it's time I hope to see you again.
Stanley Buzzelle II:
Ralph was my best friend for many years and sadly he passed recently - On our summer vacation before our senior year in high school, Ralph and I went on a cross-country trip, driving from California to Norfolk Virginia where my older sister and her husband were living. We were supposed to be camping for the summer on the property my parents owned in Arizona mountains. We did send some post cards to our parents and headed east across country to visit my sister and my brother-in-law. We obviously couldn't use the gas cards our parents gave to us and decided that we would siphon gas from government vehicles after those offices closed. It was successful enterprise, and we never took gas from anyone except local government vehicles after those offices were closed for the night.
When we got to my sister's house, my brother-in-law called our parents and advised that he and my sister would watch over us and then send us home. We could now use the gas cards because our parents now knew where we were. after a nice visit, we successfully made our way back to Ventura Calif.
Ralph and I were very best friends for many years after our trip, and I miss him a very, very much and I always will.
Amy Rowell:
Dale Hubert ("Herb) Sies was my mother's father. He played football for the University of Pittsburgh in 1917, after serving in WWII. He married Dorothea Hansen, also of Davenport, Iowa in the 1920s and they had 3 children - Herb (1925), Sally (1928?), and Susan (1930). Herb was a successful business executive with Standard Oil, after playing football for the Decatur Staley's (later the Chicago Bears), and the Rock Island Independents. My mother had a great deal of respect for her father. He not only took care of his own 3 children, but took his wife's sisters' children in in the late 1930s after Dorothea's sister, Charlotte passed away. The grew the family to 5 - David Petersen, Emmy Petersen, Susie Sies, Sally Sies and Herb Sies. Dale died at 61 of a heart attack. His wife, Dorothea died at 61 years old as well, a few years later - of suspected stomach cancer.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Guy KETTERER which was taken at the Burkholder & Co. Studio in Orrville, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Guy appearing to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Guy and his family:
Guy David Dewitt KETTERER was b. 8 Oct 1889 in Cleveland or Apple Creek, OH to parents William “Willie” KETTERER (1862-1913) and Sybil Della BARNES (1864-1942) who were married 6 May 1884 in Wayne County, OH. Guy was one of four children born to this couple including Cora E.; Baby Boy; Baby Boy; and Guy David Dewitt KETTERER, all born between 1884 and 1889. Guy married twice, first to Caroline STOCKON (1893-1931) on 2 Apr 1918 in Hillsborough County, FL and second to Anna “Annie” Margaret or Marie SANDS (1874-1958) in 1933 in Pinellas County, FL, they divorced in 1951.
Guy died 28 Jul 1955 in Tampa, FL and is buried in the Westlawn Cemetery in Mount Eaton, OH.
I would like to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Guy David Dewitt Ketterer in this photo.
Tammy Kerwood:
Time with Tom and Myrtle Tyvand - Tom was married to Myrtle King Tyvand. They had 2 sons, Thomas H. Tyvand Sr. and Courtney Tyvand. I went to school with Tom Jr. I made many trips to their home. I enjoyed joining them for dinner, gardening, wine tasting. Tom was an avid maker of wine. I recall him making grape, red and white, cherry, strawberry and more. He was a veteran and worded for GTE when met him and Myrtlle in 1975. I boarded my horse at their 7 acre property complete with a barn. They loved animals, particularly cats. They had 2 during the 30 plus years I was in tgeir company. They kept them into old age 18 and 16 years. Myrtle was like a do all around everything from splitting wood, smoking salmon, handpainting China and a master chef. She volunteered at Friendshp House, a daycare for children and an early learning center thru kindergarten. Tom's favorite past time was hearing of her daily adventures and wine making he was a wonderful husband and father. He was tall, dark, and handsome. He and Myrtle were full of humor, kindness, intelligent and a picture of a successful marriage. I feel blessed to have been part of it. I loved them and miss them.. They were down to earth and accessible. They were unique respected, well liked and never stayed from who they were. I am better for knowing them. Tom was an outstanding role model for his sons, as was Myrtle. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share a glimpse into their lives.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Guy Ketterer to Guy David Dewitt Ketterer.
Michael Bruza:
A beautiful ray of light - Gloria touched so many lives in profound ways. Her smile, laugh and happiness was contagious. Her creativity was boundless. She was able to use her art to inspire everyone she interacted with. For her children, she was their North Star and in many ways, still is.
