Richard Passed Away at 94

by Keith

Richard Gregory, 1919-2013

Richard Gregory, former resident of 5th Street, passed away November 4 in Kahoka, MO, his home.

I was told that "Richard Gregory" had died—but I didn't know a "Richard Gregory." To be honest, there are many Rockport 35 RV Park guests whose last names I do not know. With Linda's help, I finally figured it out: It was "Richard," the tall fellow up on 5th with the great sense of humor.

Four-and-a-half years ago, we celebrated Richard's 90th birthday. It was a great gathering and Richard enjoyed it, as he did most happenings, large or small. These pictures were taken at that event.

Some friends thought my trusty camera was part of me, like a hand or a leg. But having a semi-organized file of pictures available sure has come in handy when trying to remember people or events at the park. As in this case. How many would know or remember "Richard Gregory?"

But everyone remembers the cheerful fellow in these pictures, right?

Richard and Mary at his 90th Birthday Party
February 25, 2009

Here is his obituary:
http://www.wilsonfuneralservice.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2314388&fh_id=11405

Thanks to Terry and Linda Calhoun for this news tip!

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Then and Now

by Keith

I've published a picture of the beautiful tree visible from my office window on these pages before.

Here's this year's version.

Then:

Then (6 days ago)

Now:

Now (today)

M U S I C A L E R T ! ! ! !

by Keith

Our friends at Rockport 35 RV Park know that Pat and I love music! They also know that we promoted two venues each year: the Rockport-Fulton High School Patriotic Concert and the Cathedral Concert Series at the Corpus Christi Cathedral.

Each year, there was one concert at the Cathedral which especially appealed to us. This year, there are three which we would enjoy greatly. You might, too—that's why I'm publishing this!

Here's the website for the series: http://www.ccseries.org/

The three concerts we'd enjoy are:

• The Priests on November 24
  
• The Canadian Brass on February 16
  
• The Wiffenpoofs of Yale on March 17

Your mileage may vary, of course, so check out the other concerts. The main site has descriptions of all concerts

If you care for music at all, you just might find something in this year's series which excites you! 

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The local Patriotic Concert will be January 27 at 7PM. If you love your country, like HS band music, or like HS choral music this is a not-to-be-missed concert.

The students and staff do a wonderful job of making you feel good about our country and today's students. 

Just remember, you saw it right here on the Rockport 35 RV Park blog first!

Happy to be Home

by Dianne

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Bev did return home on Thursday as they were hoping.  I spoke with her today and she sounds very perky and very happy to be home.  Her hemoglobin is up to 10 and are waiting for some tests results.

Also, she's been enjoying the phone calls from family and Texas friends wishing her a speedy recovery and catching up on the latest.

She also said Marv is such a wonderful care giver, while in the hospital and now at home. We have no doubt about that. Happy to hear you are feeling so much better, Bev.

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Bev Doing Better

by Dianne

Called our friends, Bev and Marv, to make arrangements for a day visit with them this week. Unfortunately that visit will have to wait a bit. Marv informed us that Bev was admitted to the hospital (St. Mary's in Grand Rapids) on Sunday, October 27. She was taken to surgery on Monday for a bleeding ulcer. He thought she'd be released on Tuesday, but her hemoglobin was down to 7 and therefore was given a unit of blood. She's feeling better today and is up and walking; however, the doctors told Marv that her hemoglobin is not where they would like it to be and are keeping her one more day. They are both hopeful she will be able to go home tomorrow (Thursday).

Here is their address if you would like to send them a card - Marv and Bev Nagelkerke, 4460 Moncton, Wyoming, MI 49509.

Marv, Bev, and Penny taken in 2011 at the home.

Great Wedding Speech

by Keith

Julee sent me a link to this video. Here's what she had to say about it, "One of the best emails I have ever received!! Truly!"

I think everyone who views it will find this prelude to a wedding ceremony interesting to say the least!

Reasons to Shop at amazon.com

by Keith



If you'd like to browse Amazon.com, just click on any Amazon ad on this page and you'll be taken there. If you buy something, I'll receive a small advertising fee.