Couple Dr. Petes
February 20, 2014
Hung out with my Aunt Joy and Uncle Vic in Pleasanton today.
My aunt’s able bodied, but my uncle, approaching 92, is dealing with an array of health issues, and none of it is easy. So today: a doctor’s appointment, a physical therapist home visit, and a lot of schlepping of walkers and wheelchairs. I will say he is an amazingly good sport. My dad’s brother, been a regular part of my life from the start, I love him so much.
Here’s a somewhat recent photo, taken at his 90th birthday party.
While we sat and talked at one point, he asked if I’d ever seen this photo of my grandparents (I hadn’t). An iPhone photo of an aging 3″x4″ photo… not great… but apparently, it’s my grandpa in his WWI uniform. He had polio and I’m sure he saw no active duty. I’ll have to find out what he did do. He is probably about 25, and my grandma around 19. The year, about 1917.
Love her floppy sweater jacket and the dark Annie Hall-like monotone clothes! By the time I came along in the 50s, she was wearing colorful, floral dresses over corsets and stockings.
Life of Wry 
February 20, 2014 at 9:47 pm
Where were they? My parents were both born in 1917. Bob’s dad was born in 1906 and had a shirt like your uncle’s shirt!
February 20, 2014 at 10:27 pm
My grandpa (b. 1892) was born in Denmark and grew up in Iowa, where he met my grandma (b. 1898). My uncle (b. 1922) grew up in San Jose. My aunt has always dressed my uncle very well. Class all the way.
February 21, 2014 at 7:25 am
Your uncle still looks handsome at age 92! What a wonderful day of remembrance and family.
April 15, 2014 at 10:34 pm
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