Doubleheader funeral after husband dies on way to wife's wake
They met in Europe where they were both serving in World War II (he was in the US Army, she was in the British Air Force). Norman and Gwen Hendrickson married in May 1947 and had been together for nearly 66 years, jokingly promising to never leave one spouse behind.
And they kept that promise - on the way to her funeral, Norman collapsed and died on the sidewalk in front of the funeral home. Stunned, but knowing how their father not only liked to joke but also save a penny where he could, the kids threw a "doubleheader" wake for their parents.
I hope our kids are taking note...but more importantly I hope that Gerry and I are together for at least 66 years (only 34 this April - quite a ways to go yet!)
~later, tw
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