The Van Rides Away
The Van Rides Away
Someone has placed a wonderful memorial chair at the beach. There are many names of friends who have been such a large part of Mom and Dad's life for the 25+ years they were at Donaldson's.
Someone has placed a wonderful memorial chair at the beach. There are many names of friends who have been such a large part of Mom and Dad's life for the 25+ years they were at Donaldson's.
August 30, 2016. We sure enjoyed catching up with Dad's good friends Shirley Kristan, Bernie and Betty Warde and Bobbie Newman at Donaldson's. We had a short, bitter-sweet few words of scripture and prayer in memory of Dad who loved these people so much
August 30, 2016. We sure enjoyed catching up with Dad's good friends Shirley Kristan, Bernie and Betty Warde and Bobbie Newman at Donaldson's. We had a short, bitter-sweet few words of scripture and prayer in memory of Dad who loved these people so much
It seemed only fitting to be able to share a delicious dinner with this good company at Dad's favorite haunt, The Red Fox.
It seemed only fitting to be able to share a delicious dinner with this good company at Dad's favorite haunt, The Red Fox.
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c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and Evelyn (Gross) Shea, at Mom’s apartment in Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster MD, 05-Apr-2014
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and Evelyn (Gross) Shea, at Mom’s apartment in Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster MD, 05-Apr-2014
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and his sister Evelyn (Gross) Shea, Evelyn’s 90th birthday luncheon, 20-Apr-2013
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and his sister Evelyn (Gross) Shea, Evelyn’s 90th birthday luncheon, 20-Apr-2013
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and family, Jul(?)-1987
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and family, Jul(?)-1987
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and Grandma Josie Gross, Jul(?)-1987
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Herb and Grandma Josie Gross, Jul(?)-1987
c/o Bruce Montgomery: The Sheas and Montgomerys visit Norwalk, Jul(?)-1987. Across back row: Janet (Shea) Montgomery (b. 26-Mar-1954), Grandma Gross, baby Lauren and Sarah Gross, baby Ethan Philip Montgomery (b. 03-Sep-1983) and Lewis, WIlliam David Shea
c/o Bruce Montgomery: The Sheas and Montgomerys visit Norwalk, Jul(?)-1987. Across back row: Janet (Shea) Montgomery (b. 26-Mar-1954), Grandma Gross, baby Lauren and Sarah Gross, baby Ethan Philip Montgomery (b. 03-Sep-1983) and Lewis, WIlliam David Shea
c/o Bruce Motgomery: Herb doing a little work for Janet, c. 1977
c/o Bruce Motgomery: Herb doing a little work for Janet, c. 1977
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Neice Janet (Shea) Montgomery with Uncle Herb 1977
c/o Bruce Montgomery: Neice Janet (Shea) Montgomery with Uncle Herb 1977
Grandpa with a busy girl, December 1988
Grandpa with a busy girl, December 1988
Happy Grandpa Mouse with Lauren Mouse, December 1988
Happy Grandpa Mouse with Lauren Mouse, December 1988
The Gross family, December 1985.
The Gross family, December 1985.
Proud first time Grandpa with Philip, 3 weeks old.
Proud first time Grandpa with Philip, 3 weeks old.
Dad with Philip, 7 1/2 months old
Dad with Philip, 7 1/2 months old
Jon and Dad; two dashing Gross men, at Debbie and Tim's wedding, May 28, 1995.
Jon and Dad; two dashing Gross men, at Debbie and Tim's wedding, May 28, 1995.
Schatzie! Who was a great camper and ate like a king.
Schatzie! Who was a great camper and ate like a king.
We found this photo of Dad and Toha in Dad's things. Written on the back "these is develope myself. But not so good." From Toha, April, 1946
We found this photo of Dad and Toha in Dad's things. Written on the back "these is develope myself. But not so good." From Toha, April, 1946
Dad n Patient 1987
Dad n Patient 1987
Paradise 1994
Paradise 1994
Dad Yuriko at Deerwood 1986
Dad Yuriko at Deerwood 1986
Mom Dad The Rig on The Beach 1992
Mom Dad The Rig on The Beach 1992
Happy Grandpa n Philip 1986
Happy Grandpa n Philip 1986
Mom Dad Adirondacks
Mom Dad Adirondacks
Hammock Adirondack Island Camp
Hammock Adirondack Island Camp
1992 Trailer Maintenance
1992 Trailer Maintenance
1992 Mom Dad Harold Sharkey
1992 Mom Dad Harold Sharkey
Sarah Jon Wedding
Sarah Jon Wedding
Tent Camping a La Cat
Tent Camping a La Cat
Philipinnes 1945
Philipinnes 1945
Paugasauks 1 1937
Paugasauks 1 1937
Metro NY Unit 1969
Metro NY Unit 1969
Los Angeles 1945 Lt Mrs Padam
Los Angeles 1945 Lt Mrs Padam
Jon David Lewis
Jon David Lewis
Dad the Sculptor
Dad the Sculptor
Dad on Furlough
Dad on Furlough
Dad Jon David and who
Dad Jon David and who
Connecticut Canoe
Connecticut Canoe
Calif June 1945
Calif June 1945
Angeles Phil. Islands 1946
Angeles Phil. Islands 1946
Gross-Pinals family photo_1922
Gross-Pinals family photo_1922
This is a photo that Jon was able to take from Dad's cell phone! We're pretty sure it's from Big Bend ~ his favorite!
This is a photo that Jon was able to take from Dad's cell phone! We're pretty sure it's from Big Bend ~ his favorite!
This is a second photo Jon retrieved from Dad's phone. Sure looks like Dad's kind of country :)
This is a second photo Jon retrieved from Dad's phone. Sure looks like Dad's kind of country :)
This photo, dated 2/28/2008, is from Dad's friend from Alabama, Jim Painter (AE1W). My guess is they're a bunch of Hams :)
This photo, dated 2/28/2008, is from Dad's friend from Alabama, Jim Painter (AE1W). My guess is they're a bunch of Hams :)
The Van, in it's full glory, in an undated photo; most likely from Big Bend; one of Dad's favorite haunts. Out in the middle of nowhere ~ perfection!
The Van, in it's full glory, in an undated photo; most likely from Big Bend; one of Dad's favorite haunts. Out in the middle of nowhere ~ perfection!
This photo was mailed to us from Dad's long-time friends, Hank and Kay Schwalenstocker. It was taken last year at our (and Herb's) favorite restaurant, The Red Fox in Saranac Lake. Hank writes: "We miss our dear friend but we have great memories of his
This photo was mailed to us from Dad's long-time friends, Hank and Kay Schwalenstocker. It was taken last year at our (and Herb's) favorite restaurant, The Red Fox in Saranac Lake. Hank writes: "We miss our dear friend but we have great memories of his
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W1Use-Herb 2
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W1USE & Cake
W1USE & Cake
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AA2JO-W1USE Herb
AA2JO-W1USE Herb
3 Gross - Sarah-Jon and Dad-W1USE At Dad's 90th celebration with friends at the Red Fox.
3 Gross - Sarah-Jon and Dad-W1USE At Dad's 90th celebration with friends at the Red Fox.
Trailer in snow. There she sat, all winter long, longing for the return of the Van so she could travel again!
Trailer in snow. There she sat, all winter long, longing for the return of the Van so she could travel again!
Dad's idea of camping; in the middle of no where; "God's country", where the nearest other campers are 1 mile away. Lake Powell, Utah
Dad's idea of camping; in the middle of no where; "God's country", where the nearest other campers are 1 mile away. Lake Powell, Utah
Dad with Grand Niece, Claire, April 2013. Oh, how Dad loved babies!!
Dad with Grand Niece, Claire, April 2013. Oh, how Dad loved babies!!
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Dad with Aunt Sis on the occasion of her 90th celebration, 4-16-13. He was so thankful he was able to be there to celebrate!
Dad with Aunt Sis on the occasion of her 90th celebration, 4-16-13. He was so thankful he was able to be there to celebrate!
Gross people, Deerwood Manor, November 1996
Gross people, Deerwood Manor, November 1996
Lotsa Gross people, Spring 2000.
Lotsa Gross people, Spring 2000.
Ye olde "Truk" and sedan at Deerwood Manor, March 2000.
Ye olde "Truk" and sedan at Deerwood Manor, March 2000.
Mom and Dad, spring 1998
Mom and Dad, spring 1998
Dad, Debbie, Jon; Spring 1998
Dad, Debbie, Jon; Spring 1998
Mike and Glynne Morresey and Dad, during Dad and Mom's trip to New Zealand, March 1998.
Mike and Glynne Morresey and Dad, during Dad and Mom's trip to New Zealand, March 1998.
Jon and Dad, May 2001
Jon and Dad, May 2001
A visit in the "trailerator", September 1998. I wonder what they are listening to?
A visit in the "trailerator", September 1998. I wonder what they are listening to?
Getting splashed by Lauren, Summer 1998
Getting splashed by Lauren, Summer 1998
October, 1998
October, 1998
Philip and Grandpa
Philip and Grandpa
Jon and Dad, August, 1990. The trees are so small!
Jon and Dad, August, 1990. The trees are so small!
Lauren and Grandpa in the Fold Boat at Gross Point, August 1990.
Lauren and Grandpa in the Fold Boat at Gross Point, August 1990.
More story reading, July 1990
More story reading, July 1990
Reading a story to Philip at Indian Lake Campground, 8-8-88
Reading a story to Philip at Indian Lake Campground, 8-8-88
Grandpa and his girl, 12-28-87
Grandpa and his girl, 12-28-87
VERY proud Grandpa and 2 week old Lauren, 8/17/87
VERY proud Grandpa and 2 week old Lauren, 8/17/87
Grandpa and his favorite "Buster".
Grandpa and his favorite "Buster".
VERY proud Grandpa and 3 week old Philip, April 1985
VERY proud Grandpa and 3 week old Philip, April 1985
Philip's first Hanukkah ~ and toothbrush, December, 2006
Philip's first Hanukkah ~ and toothbrush, December, 2006
Captain Gross US Army
Captain Gross US Army
Yup, quite the impressive rig! To think Dad hauled the trailer all across the country ~ multiple times ~ and into Mexico and as far as Guatamala, too.
Yup, quite the impressive rig! To think Dad hauled the trailer all across the country ~ multiple times ~ and into Mexico and as far as Guatamala, too.
We are so very thankful to Debbie the "trucker woman" who hauled the trailer to our house. She's amazing!!
We are so very thankful to Debbie the "trucker woman" who hauled the trailer to our house. She's amazing!!
A bitter-sweet sight ~ Dad's trailer and Van leaving Donaldson's for the last time.
A bitter-sweet sight ~ Dad's trailer and Van leaving Donaldson's for the last time.
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Special thanks goes to Bernie for all his help getting the trailer to the beach. It took us hours! It took Dad a few minutes.
Special thanks goes to Bernie for all his help getting the trailer to the beach. It took us hours! It took Dad a few minutes.
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Dad's friends, Bernie, Shirley, Millie and John were a huge help going through Dad's things and help make decisions on what to keep and what to toss.
Dad's friends, Bernie, Shirley, Millie and John were a huge help going through Dad's things and help make decisions on what to keep and what to toss.
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Dad heading out for the winter. The "trailerator" would camp out in our driveway for the winter.
Dad heading out for the winter. The "trailerator" would camp out in our driveway for the winter.
Each fall, for the last several years, Jon and I would go to Gross Point to help Dad close out the camp for the year.
Each fall, for the last several years, Jon and I would go to Gross Point to help Dad close out the camp for the year.
Carrier Net photo 2014
Carrier Net photo 2014
Yup, heaven on earth!
Yup, heaven on earth!
Lauren enjoying the view.
Lauren enjoying the view.