Each life is
different, precious and dear,
And follows a
course quite unique,
But yours,
Grandma Dodie, inspires us all -
A truth that
prompts me to speak.
Through many
years and many tears
You’ve
worked and played and grown -
And it’s
time that someone thanked you
For the example
that you’ve shown.
In a strong Ohio
background
You learned of
honesty and labor –
How to reach and
how to teach
And how to be a
neighbor.
You lived
through trials we’ll never know
With bread more
dear than money -
You
helped a war-weary land to turn
Into one of milk
and honey.
You joined the
Hoover work force
In nineteen
forty and one
And for 35 years
you showed them all
Just how things
should be done.
You spoke your
mind not only
For yourself,
but also others,
And when you
spoke you represented
All your union
brothers.
Uncle Sam called
a special man
Who came to know
your heart,
As he gazed upon
your picture
Each day you
were apart.
When that awful
war finally ended
And the two of
you could marry,
The greatest
gift to all of us
Was our brand
new Grandpa Harry!
Age took its
toll as years flew by
And God called
Grandpa back
To Heaven to
prepare a place
For us - if we
keep on track.
Your faith has
taught our family
That compassion,
truth, and love
Can serve to
carve a niche for us
When we join Him
up above.
The strength and
common sense you show
Will help us all
succeed
In being more
like our Grandma
Armed with
everything we’ll need.
I hope that you
have understood
For I’ve
tried to say it clearly
Grandma, we are
grateful for all you do
And will always
love you dearly.
-
Steven C. Stoker
Written by Steven C. Stoker for Barbara Richardson
20 Feb 2005
as a Gift for Lola Moore Richardson Kuntzman
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