June 2015

Imagine... Here it is, May 30th, and I actually remembered to post June's Memorials and Birthdays BEFORE the 1st of the month!

It's been a while since I did a post and I have nothing better to do tonight... So, we are about to start another summer season. In Minneapolis, we are still waiting for some real warmth. Granted, it's been in the 80's twice so far and in the 70's a bit, but it seems like we are stuck in the 60's with rain, rain, rain. Is this going to be another summer like last year? We only made it above 90 twice last year.

Once again, I have NO major projects planned for the summer. I have some repairs and maintenance to do here and there, but nothing major and definitely nothing NEW. I am trying my experiment with growing veggies around my front yard again this year. I got quite a few tomatoes last year, but then it cooled down in late August and I had dozens and dozens of tomatoes that just would not ripen.

My partner, Jon, turns 65 on the 16th of June and is retiring on the 19th. He's been with the same company for over 35 years and he has finally decided to call it quits. I am throwing a Birthday/Retirement party for him on the 11th of July. All are welcome. Drop me an E-Mail for the specs.

If you follow me on Face Book, you may have caught my post about my last dental visit. I have been fighting periodontal disease for years and my dentist and I have decided that 4 more teeth need to come out. Now comes the process of trying to stimulate some new bone growth in my lower jaw so I can do implants. It may take up to 6 months to be able to determine if there is enough growth to support the implants, so, pretty much everything that I love to eat... salads, fresh veggies, nuts... is off my menu until after the first of next year. [Just so you don't think I'm some kind of health freak, another of my favorites, Potato Chips, is also gone...]

But, on the upside, I am going to Europe again this fall. It's been over 8 years since I've been there; FAR too long. I will be in London for 3 days and then in Rome for 8 days and then back to London for 4 more days. While we are in Rome, I'm really looking forward to seeing the Vatican, the Roman Forum and we will probably take a day trip to Pompeii. In London, Jon and I both want to see the Imperial War Museum and we will probably take a day trip to Windsor Castle. But, for me, the thing I am looking MOST forward to is going to Hyde Park for the Last Night of the Proms. They set up a huge television screen and do a live broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall... I would LOVE to be able to attend it in the Royal Albert Hall, but tickets are in such demand that there is a lottery for seating. I've never been lucky in lotteries, so why set myself up for disappointment? Hyde Park is beautiful and, unless it rains, will be just as nice. (The Proms is a two month series of concerts - mainly classical. The Last Night is when they "let their hair down" and just have fun - Google it and you'll get an idea of what it is like.)

There... That's what is new with me... What's new with you?

Google (which owns this website) tells me I get a lot more views to this blog each month than I think is possible - some months more than 400. Even if you have nothing to share, drop me an E-Mail so I know who is reading this.

Thanks and keep in touch!!!

April 2015

Well, I seem to have missed another month... My apologies to everyone who celebrated their birthdays in March. Everything should be up to date now.

I would like to take a moment to point out the relatives we lost in the month of March: Grandpa Roy Pendleton, Jules Hanna, Merle Pendleton and Grandpa Roy's father, Beeley Blanchford Pendleton. Please take a second to look over the March Memorials (and the rest of the Memorials, while you're at it!) and fondly remember those we've lost. They all played a part in who we are now.

If you have any stories or special memories about any of our relatives that you would like to share, please feel free to send them on to me. A lot of what I have compiled about the family tree is just facts and figures. It would be nice to add a "human" aspect to their records.

And, as always, shoot me an E-Mail and let me know what's going on with you!

Keep in touch!

February 2015

Somehow, I managed to forget to update January’s postings. My apologies!!! Everything is up to date now.

As always, let me know if you spot any errors or omissions.

Keep in touch!!!

December 2014

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything other than updates to birthdays and memorials.

The year has passed WAY too quickly! The highlight of my year was going to Alaska for a friend’s daughter’s wedding in June. Beautiful country, but I don’t think I could live there – FAR too desolate for me! Jon and I took the train from Anchorage to Seward and went on a boat trip and saw some whales… very cool. Then another day, we flew to Denali National Park and actually landed on a glacier at the base of Mt. McKinley. VERY cool!!! I can’t describe how incredibly blue glacier ice is. It was mind-boggling to think that we were standing on ice that was 3,800 feet deep! Great food, amazing scenery and a beautiful wedding of two very nice kids – all in all, a great trip!

I resolved last year that I would not do any major projects this year and I’m proud to say I kept that resolution. All I did this summer was mowing and weeding – my two favorite summer activities!

My daughter, Michelle, her husband, Eric, and my grandkids, Addie and Clayton, are all well. Michelle had a work conference in Philadelphia in October and Eric went with her. Jon and I spent 5 days in De Forest “babysitting” the grandkids – although I have since been told that it was not babysitting; it was “intergenerational bonding time.” (This was told to me by co-workers… Michelle still says we were just ‘watching the kids.’ I’m with Michelle.) The grandkids are a real treat!

I really haven’t been doing much research into our genealogy this last year. I have, however, received a few inquiries from distant relatives through the blog over the past year or so. I heard from a cousin in Scotland a year ago. I heard from another in Oklahoma and, within the past week, I heard from a couple in Austria who might be related on the Hanifl side. I’m currently working on some accounting certifications and I need to complete some required CPE for my tax license before the end of the year, but, after that, I plan to get back into research…

 
So that was pretty much my year in 500 words or fewer. How was your year?

And, as long as we are on the subject of the past year… Were there any changes in your family? Marriages? Births? Or, heaven forbid, divorces or deaths?

As you and your families gather together for the holidays, I would hope the FIRST thing on your minds would be, “What do I need to share with Paul?” J OK, I know that’s not going to happen, but, seriously, if anything has changed in your family, PLEASE let me know.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

As always, keep in touch!

Welcome Josephine Rose Ender - Newest member of Generation 4!

Congratulations to Dan and Jill [Mader] Ender on the birth of their first child, Josephine (Josie) Rose Ender.

Josie was born October 20, 2014 in La Crosse, WI. She was a healthy 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 19" long.

Mom, Dad and Josie are all doing well!

Dan (3) is the son of Gary and Sue [Pendleton] Ender (2). Sue is the daughter of Joe Pendleton (1).

Sick Call - Ed Meyer

Kathy [Ryan] Meyer (2) called me tonight to let me know that her husband, Ed, is going in for some surgery tomorrow (Friday the 29th.) Please keep Ed in your thoughts and wish him a speedy recovery!

UPDATE - Sep 1, 2014. Ed is out of the hospital and back at home recuperating in his recliner. Speedy recovery, Ed!

August 2014

Just a quick note... I have only reposted August birthdays from last year - so if anything has changed in the past year, it will NOT be reflected in the current post.

I have received a LOT of new information this week and have not had time to get it all entered.

I will do my best to get the post updated either Sunday or Monday,

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you at the reunion on Sunday!

Keep in touch...

Rest In Peace – Gert [Fontish] Pendleton

I received notice this afternoon that Gert Pendleton passed away this afternoon.

Gert was born August 30^th, 1920 in La Crosse, WI to Clarence and Henrietta [Reichert] Fontish.

She married Arnie Pendleton (1) on January 10, 1942 in La Crosse, WI. Together they had 8 children: Donna (Robert) Kostecki; Bob (Phyllis) Pendleton; Richard (Janelle) Pendleton; Mary Ann (Daniel) Johnson; Jean (Peter) Smith; John (Beth) Pendleton; Patty (Patrick) McKenny; and Judy (Richard) Kehr.

She was the last living member of her generation in our family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2004, a granddaughter, Jana Lee Kosteki, in 1965. She is survived by her children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

I don’t have any details about the arrangements, but will post them when they become available.

She will be dearly missed.

07/01/2014 23:54. Patty [Pendleton] McKenney sent me a message. There will be a memorial service for Aunt Gert, Thursday, July 3rd, 2014, at the Schumacher Kish Funeral Home on West Avenue in La Crosse from 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a future, undetermined date. I will continue to post information as I receive it.

07/04/2014 23:56. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at St James the Less Church in La Crosse, WI.

An online guestbook is available at www.Schumacher-Kish.com.


 

Rest In Peace - Bob Ogden

Sadly, I report the passing of  Bob Ogden (2) on Sunday, 26, Jan 2014. His passing was quite a shock as Kathy [Ryan] Meyer (2) had just talked to him several day ago and said he sounded fine.

He has had several medical issues over the past few years, but it is believed the cause of death was a ruptured aneurism.

Bob was born October 21, 1943 to Evelyn [Pendleton] (1) and Herman Ogden both of whom preceded him in death.

He married Janet Werner on November 12, 1966. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2005. He married Charlene King on June 6, 2009.

His daughter, Ann, told Kathy that Bob will be cremated and his family will probably wait until spring to have a memorial service for him.

Bob is survived by his children Judith, Ann and Scott.

His complete obituary can be found at: http://www.leadertelegram.com/people/obituaries/article_2365d5ba-1aae-5b41-b462-836ba721471e.html#.Uuh3QsZ3drl.facebook

Please pass your condolences on to his family.

Note: This post was updated on 01/29/14 at 00:52.

Happy 50th to Mike and Chris Niles

I'd like to wish Mike and Chris Niles a very Happy 50th wedding anniversary on January 4th, 2014.

Join me in hoping they have another 50 years!

PS - I stole this picture from Bill Doc Niles' FaceBook Post. Thanks, Bill!