So Long, Neighbor

Bias For Action mentioned the trail system through Morrison Ranch, and so when he was getting pictures of the trail on the west side of Higley Estates, the Mister took a picture of his Great Aunt's house, which is right next to that trail. Today, she passed away, at the ripe age of 97.

The thing I (and everyone else I've talked to!) remember about Aunt Ola is her flowers. I've posted many times about the Mister's Grandmother's roses; but her sister really had a flair with all varieties of flowers, and had plenty from which to choose to make an arrangement, which were offered at just about every social event she attended, I think. Her flowers frequently graced the altar at theFirst United Methodist Church of Gilbert. I received several of her boquets at the annual mother-daughter event at that church, given to moms with the youngest baby or some other contest.

Bias For Action remembers her as quite the joke teller, not letting you leave the house without telling you six, seven, eight or more of her favorites. He also mentioned that her husband, Uncle John really could play a saw with a bow and create a melody; I was completely flabbergasted the first time I heard him perform.

Aunt Ola rolled out the red carpet for every occasion, and was the original Social Butterfly, according to The First Cousin. Her parties were with china, and of course, fresh cut flowers, and really kept the extended family connected.

Most of us remember her as very social and talkative; the last several years she was unable to recognize most of her family and friends, but was still willing to chat, even if she didn't know you.