Clabe and Leora Wilson had nine grandchildren. There are only three of us still living.
Clabe lived long enough to meet these six. This was taken in the yard at the Perry acreage, probably the spring after he died, so early 1947.
Joy Neal, Robert Scar, Richard Scar, Gloria Neal, Leora Wilson, Donna Wilson
Darlene and Sam Scar had four sons in all. This is the only photo I have of all of them.
Standing: Robert (Bob) Sitting: Dennis, David, Richard (Dick) Scar
I don’t even have a photo of all three of Del and Evelyn Wilson’s kids together.
While Delbert and Evelyn still lived in Iowa, at Grandma Leora and Great Grandmother Laura’s at Guthrie Center: Gloria Neal, Leora Wilson, Joy Neal, Donna Wilson, 1950sLeora and Donna’s younger brother, Delbert Ross Wilson, is in the center, with Grandma Leora, his sons, and his father Delbert Goff Wilson, who was Leora’s oldest.
All of this to say that there are only three of the nine grandchildren left: Gloria and me, and Bob Scar. (I’m still the oldest.)
GloriaJoyBob Scar (Cropped from a photo by Ken Scar, 2021)
Dear Joy, I enjoyed the Neal cousins’ post earlier this week. Now, Friday features the “Wilson” cousins. I have often thought that if Uncle Donald and Rose and our three young uncles lost in/during WWII had even had small families of children, how many first cousins we would have had. As I turn 81 tomorrow, just three of us remain. As you reach 82 next month, you will reach the eldest age of all nine. Dick was weeks short of 82 when he died in September 2024. May Gloria, you, and I feel fortunate and blessed. Bob Scar
I love this rich family history! Because I know so little of mine, I relish in yours (and others’). My husband can trace his to the Irish Potato Famine.
Thank you, Linda. We even stayed overnight with the grandmas (Leora and her mother)! Delberts family moved to California when we were in grade school, so that may have been the only time.
Love the old BW photos. The family is fortunate to have you, a keeper of the memories.
Thanks, Dave! I’m a grateful keeper!
Dear Joy, I enjoyed the Neal cousins’ post earlier this week. Now, Friday features the “Wilson” cousins. I have often thought that if Uncle Donald and Rose and our three young uncles lost in/during WWII had even had small families of children, how many first cousins we would have had. As I turn 81 tomorrow, just three of us remain. As you reach 82 next month, you will reach the eldest age of all nine. Dick was weeks short of 82 when he died in September 2024. May Gloria, you, and I feel fortunate and blessed. Bob Scar
Bob, I’ve been pondering those same things. Gloria turns 80 on July 21. May you have a blessed birthday tomorrow, Bob!
I love this rich family history! Because I know so little of mine, I relish in yours (and others’). My husband can trace his to the Irish Potato Famine.
Thank you, Gail. I wish I knew more about our Irish ancestors, both Guy’s and mine. But I’m not taking my first cousins for granted anymore!
Oh, my goodness! The 1950s photo of the four little cousins in their hats is beyond adorable! Wonderful photos!
Thank you, Linda. We even stayed overnight with the grandmas (Leora and her mother)! Delberts family moved to California when we were in grade school, so that may have been the only time.