Daniel Potter

Daniel is Sharon's grandson who is in the Citadel in Charleston, SC. He was 19 years old when the photo was taken. He is 20 now. He plans to go visit Sharon and Billy around the Holidays. He is a really nice young man, I remember once, I bumped into him and when I apologized, he said "that's o.k. you can bump into me any time." I really appreciated that. He still has another year at the Citadel before he will be sent overseas anywhere. I sure hate to see that and hope he will be able to stay in the States for a long time. He wants to go into Special Forces.

My 80th Birthday

I had forgotten that today was my birthday until I started getting calls and cards. I was just playing games on the computer and all of a sudden I heard the door bell, when I got to the door the UPS was driving away, I was ready to come back in until I saw this very large green box and realized it was flowers, I checked to see if my name was on it. The UPS makes so many mistakes and has left me mail before that didn't belong to me. I brought the box in and started trying to open it.

I finally got it open and it was a vase and lots of beautiful roses of all colors and I finally saw the card and it was from Dennis, Sue, Jessica and Zachary. What a surprise. Twenty Five of the most beautiful roses. What a Birthday!!!
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Arlene West Jones's Two Grand Children

For those who don't know Arlene, she is one of Jennie's daughters. She had two girls and now she has these beautiful two grand children, Cale eight years old and Liddy three years old. I like getting photos of the family and put them on the blog so everyone can see them. Arlene lives in South Carolina but more inland than Charleston, SC.

Stephen F. Strochansky Jr

I thought I had put this photo on the blog but I guess I hadn't. The photo got discolored in the frame. Since this is the only one I have of him in his uniform, I wanted to make sure I keep it. I don't have one of Steve Sr. in his uniform.

Robert Strochansky and Realtor

I always had a good helper in Bobby, he was very intelligent and he sure knew how to fix things for the handicapped to be able to get into stores, shopping and more and more places without being restricted from entrance. He and Fred Wooton, who also had Muscular Dystrophy but could still walk, worked together. Bobby was my helper in everything but sometimes he needed me to help him with something electronic and it took me a while to do what he wanted. I paneled his bedroom and he was the brains, he would mark the wood and I would cut it. It took us three days to finish it. Then later he had to move to another room because he had so much electronics, therefore, I had another room to panel. I think that one took about a week, as it was much larger. I always went to him when I needed to know something about electric or mechanical in any way. He was so very precious.

Dale Farmer & Daughters

Dale is Gerald's son he married a girl from Spain and that is where they live. The two girls are Osha's only great grand children, she is so proud of them and I am glad Dale is sending her photos of the baby's. The oldest girls name is Almudena and the babys name is Iciar. They sure are pretty girls. Gerald still lives in MI. He visits Osha some and calls her all the time.

Jerry and Arlene's husband

Well, I don't know Arlene's husband's name. ha I guess Judy didn't get it either since she didn't write it on the photo. I am still looking for Arlene, she must be hiding but with all the excitement, she is probably resting somewhere. I am glad that they got to go this year.

Jerry, Pearl and Janice

Janice, Jerry and Pearl are visiting. Some times it is hard to get around to everone and especially when there are so many people there. I don't see Jim Denton anywhere, he must be hiding somewhere. ha.

John and Sarah Morton's Youngest

Little Olivia Morton was just a baby when her Dad was killed in Afganastan. She is so cute. Sarah is visiting from out west but I am not sure just where. I am glad she could be there for the reunion and get to meet so many of the family.

Osha Farmer

I was so glad that Osha is still able to make it to the reunions. As you all probably know, she just had her 90th birthday. She learned how to use a computer and it sure helps her to be able to send her family and friends a note, although she gets more tired now than she used to. It is so nice that I too can keep in touch with her either by e-mail or phone.

Douglas's Children

Duwaine and Regina are two of Douglas's children. I always thought Duwaine was such a nice person, he would always get around to everyone to chat a bit. I guess you would say, like Doug.

Dorothy Hughes and Children

Dorothy is shown here with her son and daughter, Windred and Rosalie. I am sure they are having a good time visiting. Dorothy is so much like her Daddy, she is always comiing up with a joke or something funny.

Richard and Lisa Morton

Richard is Ruby's youngest son. he and Lisa have always lived right there next to Ruby and Johnny. They have two children, Jason and Magen. They make the very best peanutbutter roll candy that you ever tasted.

June 30 2007

Vivian, Jennie and Joyce (Berlin's daughter) which just reminded me how nice it is to just find everyone and have a little chat with them. I really miss those times when I used to go once a year.

June 30, 2007

Here is a photo of Jerry and Pearl's two daughters. Paula and Deana. I must be getting old because I couldn't remember their names. If I just stop and think, then I can get it right. I really am o.k. but it doesn't sound like it,does it?

Winfred Hughes and Darryl West

Here are two who can make the reunion more fun because they have such a sense of humor. Darryl like Janice and Jennie travel a long way to get there but go every year. Dorothy's son Winfred lives right there in town. Winfred on left and Darryl on right. I forget that there are lots of people who look at the blog and wouldn't know who is who.

Sumner Family

Judy got a good photo of Jerry and Pearl. I know that they were so happy to get a visit from Sarah and the children. I just remembered the son's name is Joshua and who knows the girls names might come to me before I finish.

More of the Sumner Family

I am having a little problem, trying to write before I choose a photo, Isn't that a goofy way to try to work, ha. I also have to be careful and get the names right. Judy put names under each photo but now that I have to change things around, it seems that I have lost that part. She did a wonderful job of making an album which is just about perfect. I found a photo of Osha and her daughter Etta. Osha called me as soon as she got home Sunday to tell me how well the reunion went.

Jennie and Vivian

Jennie and Vivian still look good and healthy, ha. They are older than I so that gives me some hope. The four sisters are all that is left so if you younger generation wants to find out more about the family, you better get a list of your questions out for us to answer. Gosh as I write this, I sure am starting to feel old.

Sumner Family Reunion

Dorothy and Judy look happy, ha, That usually happens at our reunions because it is the only time that everyone gets together to talk about what they have been doing all year. Also the young kids sure grow up in a hurry. I can't believe how some of them have grown and it is hard to pick them out.

Sumner Family Reunion June 24, 2007

This is the first year that Sarah Morton and her three children could attend the Reunion. I can't remember all their names but they sure are cute. Everyone said there were more there this year. I hope you all enjoy these photos.

Wally's Grand Children

On the very left is Debbie, Wally Jr's daughter. then there is Tracy Lynn and her brother Scott, Ronald and Arlene's children. I sure hope I am getting the names right. I keep in touch with Tracy as often as I can and I just wait anxiously for her to answer. I just love hearing from any of my great nieces and nephews.

Wally's Son Ronald and Wife Arlene

This is Ronald and Arlene Sumner at their son, Joe's Wedding. I think this is a good picture. That was about two years ago but I put them in my album and forgot I had them. That is why it pays to go through your picture albums every once in a whle. Arlene has a brother who lives here in Florida and I keep hoping that if they ever come down again that they will have a chance to stop by to visit me.

Wallace E. Sumner

From the way Wallace looks, I am sure he enjoyed his little home there and I bet Agnes appreciated it when he brought her home. I hope it brought themn both lots of enjoyable times. Life can get lonely at times. Golly, here I go saying things that show what I am feeling tonight. Just hope you all will get on the blog and check out my hard work, ha. ha. Just kidding.

Wallace Earl Sumner

It seems that the photos are not as clear as they should be, if you have trouble with that click on the photo and it will become much larger so you will see it much better, that is for all the photos on this blog. I think his little snow ball dog is so cute and I know he took good care of it.

Wally Sr and his dog, snow ball

I found these photos and know the family don't have any of them so I will put them on the blog for everyone to see. I wanted to wait a while after his passing so it would be easier. He sure had a cute little home there in New Jersey, I believe. It looks like he was very happy there.

Wallace Sumner Sr and Wallace Sumner Jr

I was looking through my photos and found a much better one of them. I have so many pictures that I can't remember what all I do have. I hope you all like this one much better. I had a really nice visit with Wally Jr last week. We had a lot to talk about, I hardly ever get that chance. This photo was made when we had the reunion at Vivians home. I was so warm that day that if I found a tiny hole of water somewhere, I think I would have just fell in.

Stephanie Doke's Graduation

This may be # 2 of Stephanie because I am going to try to get a larger photo, Stephanie graduated from University of Palm Bay, FL on June 1, 2007. She got her Masters in business management with honors. She has lived in Florida for a few years now and it really isn't too awfully far from where I live.

Lindsay Grace Watson

This is my namesake who just graduated Pre-School and was promoted to second grade. Isn't that great? And by the way, my full name is Grace Lorraine. I had a hard time in school remembering that I was Grace, ha. Lindsay is Judy and Bob's grand daughter, maybe that is why she is so smart. ha. I think this photo is so cute, Imagine wearing a cap and gown when you graduate from Pre-School.

Parents of Those Air Force Cadettes

This is all the parents of those young men and the one woman. Second on the left is Dennis then his wife Sue. I know this is a special time for all of them and I know it must be mixed feelings of pride and concern. I think they are all going to be pretty busy with the graduation and many other things. I hope all the family will check out these photos. I think they are soooo good.

Zachary Sumner and Air Force Buddies

I think this is such a good picture of Zachary and his buddies who will graduate with him. (Facebook+my photos++ ring dance) Out of my understanding, ha. Of course that is Zachary on the end at the right. What a group of beautiful young people. I wish them all the very best in their careers with the U.S. Air Force.

Osha Sumner Farmer's 90th Birthday

I think this is such a good picture of Osha that I just wanted to show it in case some of the family check into the Blog and haven't seen it for some reason. Of course everyone knows that Osha is really the only one to make it past 80 years of age. I wish the others could have lasted much longer but that is all in Gods hands. I miss those who have left us so very much but I guess I should be thankful that I had a chance to grow up with them all.

God Bless each and every one of my dear family. I love you all very much. (Lorraine)

Second Lieutenant Zachary Sumner

I just got an invitation from Zachary and he will be commissioned Second Lieutenant in May, 2007. I just wanted to put this on the blog so everyone could see what a terrific young man he is now. It sounds like his parents are planning a great party for him. I think that is so nice. I tried to make his photo much bigger but my computer is acting up because it isn't home, it is in a new place, I am moving. Wish me luck.If the photo is too small just click on it and it is so much better. I am hopeful that I will be able to make it larger myself. Gee I guess I am losing touch with photos. They have changed things on this blog. ha, ha. Guess they got me this time. Oh, by the way, I contacted Joyce and she fixed the photo for me. ha.

One of the Puppys

This is one of Jo Ann's puppys now at the age of 12 weeks, she is full of energy and makes a big fuss and chases her sisters and brothers. I just thought you dog lovers would like to see her now that she is older, Jo
Ann is supposed to sell a couple today so I don't know which one the lady will choose.

Looks like Korea!!!

This looks like a war zone. Roger was in a Mash Unit and he didn't like it, he thought it took away from all the soldiers who were being brought in with such terrible wounds. Roger was master sergeant but then was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer, he would have gone much higher if he had gone to college which he had thought about but then decided he wouldn't do that. I believe he was getting tired and was glad to be home with Isabell and the boys. Oh!!! I just remembered something. One night I dreamed that Roger came home on a leave and when I got up in the morning, I kept telling Osha, Vivian and all of them that Roger was coming home that day. They all kept saying "no he isn't" Guess what!!, He did come home that day and surprised them all. I do believe in dreams. ha. ha.

Roger Sumner

From what I remember and am hearing Roger spent 20 years or more in the Army, sometimes Isabell and the boys would live near the base in another country, I believe they lived in Germany at one time. He was stationed at Fitz Simmons General Hospital, in Colorado for quiet some time. He was sent to Korea during the war, he was in the Mash Unit so he saw the condition of the soldiers when they brought them in wounded for he and the medical team to care for. I remember reading a letter from him talking about how terrible it was to see those young boys in such a terrible shape. Roger had a big heart and cared about the soldiers who were wounded.

Roger William Sumner

I am not sure when this photo was taken but it is good of Roger, and now when I look at it, I can see so much of Berlin in him. I guess we all favor each other at different ages. It must be in Colorado due to the snow I see in the back ground.

A Letter from Zachary Sumner

This is the e-mail I got from Zachary about his Grandpa, Roger Sumner.
Feb. 07, 2007: Aunt Lorraine, Great to hear from you, the picture of Dad, Jim, Grandma and Grandpa is my favorite too. Grandpa was a Chief Warrant Officer and I still remember when Grandma and I had the times to talk about his army days she said how he was the youngest person to make Master Sergeant in the army in his day, such an accomplishment but doesn't surprise me with such an amazing man. I was wondering if you could tell me some stories of Grandpa when you guys were younger, I justhave so many questions all the time and know that you might be the one that can help me. It seems sometimes in life we always wait for that perfect time to sit down and ask questions but when our loved ones are taken from us, those times no longer exist. Not sure if Grandpa ever told you or maybe Grandma did, when I was a little boy Grandpa was my hero(still is), I wouldn't let a second go by where he wasn't directly in front of me. We would eat vienna sausages, whiz cheese and crackers and granny smith apples...just thinking about those days brings tears to my eyes...but those days I'll never forget. Sorry about rambling on, I just think this is so awsome how you are using the internet and e-mail, and I have so many questions about the Sumner family and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Love,
Zachary

Roger, Isabell, Jim and Dennis

I just love this picture of the family. I am not sure of the ages of the boys. I just loved Isabell, she had such a sense of humor, always making a funny remark. Of course everyone loved Roger, I remember how my nieces always showed so much love for him. I didn't get to see any of them for years due to the sickness in my family.

Regina Mulcahy

This is Douglas and Mildred's daughter. She went to South Carolina with Janice this past year. She seemed to have a great time. There was nine of us and then we got to see Arlene and Laura. Vivian fell and her knee swelled so Janice took her to a doctor and that doctor put Vivian in the hospital because of irregular heart beat and kept her over night, we were all very concerned about her. Jo Ann and I had car trouble on the way up and I was just totally exhausted.

Regina's Other Grand Daughter

This is Erica Arrasmith, she is 6 years old. I know Regina is very proud of her grand daughters and I don't blame her. I know Douglas would be proud of his grandchildren if he was still here.

Regina's Grand Daughters

Breanna Hesler, stepdaughter, 7 years old, Brianna Bare 3 years old and Lacie Hesler 8 months old. Children of Jennifer, I have never seen them as I don't get to the reunions any more.

Grace Lorraine Strochansky

This is my High School graduation picture in 1945. I almost quit school, then I thought about Berlin in the war and wanting me to finish high school, he was sending me money each month and I just couldn't let him down. I was also working part time, making thirty cents an hour and then later I went to Montgomery Wards and made forty cents an hour. Sure sounds low doesn't it.

Unknown By Me

I am going to post this and if anyone knows who it is please leave a comment on the blog. I know Grandma and Grandpa had many children. This also could be a Dixon.

Roger W. Sumner and ???

Roger is with some one that I am not sure of. If anyone knows who this is please let me know. I was too young at that time and am not sure about some of the older photos.

Robin and William Mattingly

Robin also is enjoying her Son. She has such a nice web page on him since her was born. I sure wish I could do what they do on computers as far as being so neat and perfect on the life of their little boy. I won't even think of doing as well.

Scott and William Mattingly

I have finally figured out how to get the photos to where I can post them on the Blog. Scott is so proud of his son, I guess you can tell that though. Judy keeps me informed on how her grandchildren are doing. I am sure Judy and Bob are enjoying them. Lindsay is really getting to be a smart little girl.