Memories of Don's parents

Clarence was born in 1901, he paid $35.00 for his first second hand car.  After he retired from his job with the city, he put another 20 years employed at the Anthon Post Office and retired again at age 86. After that the town folks could set their clock when Clarence went to get the mail.  He always had a beautiful garden and yard.  When asked on his 100th Birthday what had changed the most over the last 100 years he replied "The people they don't walk anywhere anymore." Clarence and Dorothy loved to dance and went a few times each month till Gpa was about 95. Dorothy was born in 1908 and renewed her drivers license at 96 with no problem. One of the things my grand daughters take after their Great Grand Mother  is that Dorothy did drive fast! She was the best cook and good listern, we didn't need self help books just a good visit with Gma Davis and the common sense she used  kept us all out of a lot of trouble over the years.  Their daughter Geraldine died of Cancer at about the age of 64.  Don's sister Wilma lived in Sioux City and every Sunday would drive the 25 miles to visit her folks, rain or snow.  Wilma was always there if they needed her.  They lived in their home until Clarence was 102 then moved into a nursing home their last year together. In Dorothy's later years she would always say who ever came up with the idea we have to eat 3 times a day.  But she always could put a wonderful meal on the table.  They were a wonderful couple and loved by all.