Carmen as a toddler of 2 yrs old. New York City
Carmen as a toddler of 2 yrs old. New York City
Carmen and Jose' with Uncle Gordon from Scotland.
Carmen and Jose' with Uncle Gordon from Scotland.
Carmen and her brother Jose. She was about five or six years old. A little "Tomboy"!
Carmen and her brother Jose. She was about five or six years old. A little "Tomboy"!
Carmen loved to dance!
Carmen loved to dance!
Carmen and brother Jose' with their mother Marguerite (May)
Carmen and brother Jose' with their mother Marguerite (May)
Carmen in her sophomore year of high school, New York City
Carmen in her sophomore year of high school, New York City
42nd Street, New York City. September 1934. Carmen Gil and Raymond Adkisson. Raymond was a West Point Cadet, a southerner from Tennessee, just starting his senior year at the Academy and headed towards a career in the U.S. Cavalry which would become th
42nd Street, New York City. September 1934. Carmen Gil and Raymond Adkisson. Raymond was a West Point Cadet, a southerner from Tennessee, just starting his senior year at the Academy and headed towards a career in the U.S. Cavalry which would become th
Bride and groom, Carmen and Raymond Adkisson. June 7, 1935, Long Island, New York. Their first military assignment would be Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. Carmen would shake the hand of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on one of his trips to the Canal
Bride and groom, Carmen and Raymond Adkisson. June 7, 1935, Long Island, New York. Their first military assignment would be Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. Carmen would shake the hand of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on one of his trips to the Canal
Mom never thought she was pretty. She's right, she wasn't pretty she was beautiful.
Mom never thought she was pretty. She's right, she wasn't pretty she was beautiful.
Raymond Adkisson. Soon to ship out to join General George Patton and the Armored Calvary during the 2nd WW
Raymond Adkisson. Soon to ship out to join General George Patton and the Armored Calvary during the 2nd WW
Carmen as a young mother 1936
Carmen as a young mother 1936
Raymond (dad) with Vaughn. FT. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone 1936.
Raymond (dad) with Vaughn. FT. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone 1936.
Carmen with Raye.
Carmen with Raye.
Carmen,Raymond, Raye on Duchess our first of many family dogs.
Carmen,Raymond, Raye on Duchess our first of many family dogs.
Raymond with Vaughn and Raye.
Raymond with Vaughn and Raye.
Carmen with Vaughn and Raye on a visit to Columbia, Tenn.
Carmen with Vaughn and Raye on a visit to Columbia, Tenn.
50th Birthday Wish
50th Birthday Wish
Mom with her "beloved Grant"; each the love of the others life
Mom with her "beloved Grant"; each the love of the others life
Pretty table!
Pretty table!
A birthday party for Raye at Nana and Grantdad's house. Nana was a good cook and enjoyed having dinner partys
A birthday party for Raye at Nana and Grantdad's house. Nana was a good cook and enjoyed having dinner partys
Happy Birthday Raye!
Happy Birthday Raye!
Ma's 8th grade car washer
Ma's 8th grade car washer
1972 Utah reunion; L to R - Carmen and Grant Welling, Anita and Ralph Welling, Jean and David Welling, Mary and Vern Kotter
1972 Utah reunion; L to R - Carmen and Grant Welling, Anita and Ralph Welling, Jean and David Welling, Mary and Vern Kotter
Carmen loved to celebrate her family in beautiful outdoor settings. Here we are gathered for her seventyeth birthday.
Carmen loved to celebrate her family in beautiful outdoor settings. Here we are gathered for her seventyeth birthday.
Yes, we were...
Yes, we were...
This was taken at a park in Berkeley. We were at one of our family picknics Mom loved so much. There she is with her two youngest, Grant and Robin Welling. This must have been late 70's, early 80's.
This was taken at a park in Berkeley. We were at one of our family picknics Mom loved so much. There she is with her two youngest, Grant and Robin Welling. This must have been late 70's, early 80's.
Same picnic in Berkley. Nana with grandsons Dan Wheaton, Kenneth Cline, granddaughters Carmen Cline Branch, Jill McIlvaine, Alexandra Wheaton and Melinda McIlvaine.
Same picnic in Berkley. Nana with grandsons Dan Wheaton, Kenneth Cline, granddaughters Carmen Cline Branch, Jill McIlvaine, Alexandra Wheaton and Melinda McIlvaine.
After brunch Carmen with her brother Jose' Gil plus other family members. Three generations of us.
After brunch Carmen with her brother Jose' Gil plus other family members. Three generations of us.
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Easter brunch late eighties.
Easter brunch late eighties.
Nana with three of her six granddaughters; Carmen Branch, Jill McIlvaine and Alexandra Nickoli. This was taken in Fremont at my sister Raye Cline's house about fourteen years ago.
Nana with three of her six granddaughters; Carmen Branch, Jill McIlvaine and Alexandra Nickoli. This was taken in Fremont at my sister Raye Cline's house about fourteen years ago.
Ageless
Ageless
Nana and Isabella (Bella) about 13 years ago at a park in Sonoma California.
Nana and Isabella (Bella) about 13 years ago at a park in Sonoma California.
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Dirty jokes anyone?
Dirty jokes anyone?
Mom and her daughters Vaughn (L) and Raye (R)
Mom and her daughters Vaughn (L) and Raye (R)
A daughter and her mom
A daughter and her mom
The card speaketh...
The card speaketh...
Quick, pray to exorcise the card demons
Quick, pray to exorcise the card demons
The woman has a set of lungs on her
The woman has a set of lungs on her
Soon we'll need a bigger staircase!
Soon we'll need a bigger staircase!
Ma in Bodega Bay with her lunch date
Ma in Bodega Bay with her lunch date
Mom and great-granddaughter Bella
Mom and great-granddaughter Bella
Three generations of Gils----Carmen's brother Jose' Gil, her nephew, Jay Gil and great nephew. Jose' was Carmen's only sibling.
Three generations of Gils----Carmen's brother Jose' Gil, her nephew, Jay Gil and great nephew. Jose' was Carmen's only sibling.
Four generations; Mom, daughter Vaughn, granddaughter Melinda, and great-granddaughter Brittney
Four generations; Mom, daughter Vaughn, granddaughter Melinda, and great-granddaughter Brittney
How limber is this at 99 yrs of age?
How limber is this at 99 yrs of age?
Mom @ 99-years young
Mom @ 99-years young
Mom's 100th birthday celebration
Mom's 100th birthday celebration
Let the party begin!
Let the party begin!
Yummmmm!
Yummmmm!
Mom with her kids Raye, Vaughn & Chuck
Mom with her kids Raye, Vaughn & Chuck
Some of Nana's fan club; granddaughters Melinda and Alexandra, great-granddaughter Bella, and granddaughter Jill
Some of Nana's fan club; granddaughters Melinda and Alexandra, great-granddaughter Bella, and granddaughter Jill
Lest you be fooled, at 100-years young, Ma put the hurt on that plate of homemade raviolis with pesto!
Lest you be fooled, at 100-years young, Ma put the hurt on that plate of homemade raviolis with pesto!
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Mom's favorite, a double order of Cafe Citti's tiramisu to celebrate...
Mom's favorite, a double order of Cafe Citti's tiramisu to celebrate...
Ma's tiramisu...want to lose a finger?
Ma's tiramisu...want to lose a finger?
Ma workin' it...
Ma workin' it...
This picture was taken by Litia who gave her the Lei. This picture was taken in May 2016
This picture was taken by Litia who gave her the Lei. This picture was taken in May 2016
Elevator, please!
Elevator, please!
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