Grandpa George, Grandma Carmen, Dad, Hazel and Janelle
I love this lady!!On the 30th of September, my great uncle Raiford passed away after 98 years of life. He was a great man and leader of the Dorsey family. It's interesting, he was the oldest of the Dorsey children (I believe seven survived out of thirteen) and the only one still living besides my grandfather, George, who is the youngest! Raiford helped build the city of Montrose, CA as the owner of "Dorsey's" a popular department store years ago. He had many life-long friends who attended the funeral held on Thursday, including the man who was the voice of Donald Duck for twenty years! I was lucky enough to be there and celebrate Raifords long and wonderful life.
It was also a great chance for Hazel to meet her great grandparents on the Dorsey side: George and Carmen. She warmed up to Grandma right away (who wouldn't?) who held her often while I tried to capture each moment and movement in a picture. We walked to dinner at a nearby restaurant, played a mean game of hearts, and enjoyed our memories of Raiford. It was a great trip.
It was also a great chance for Hazel to meet her great grandparents on the Dorsey side: George and Carmen. She warmed up to Grandma right away (who wouldn't?) who held her often while I tried to capture each moment and movement in a picture. We walked to dinner at a nearby restaurant, played a mean game of hearts, and enjoyed our memories of Raiford. It was a great trip.
2 comments:
Hazel looks so cute in that picture (like she does in every pic!) I love her big eyes!
Sorry to here of your loss. But I'm sure he's with family & friends. Hazel is so beautiful. I hope to meet her some day soon. Salt Lake doesn't seem so far but somehow it seems worlds apart from us.
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