The influenza epidemic of 1918 took the life of a mother with a newborn and 2 yr. old daughter in Grand Junction. The father, Guy Garber, in his grief was convinced the infant should be adopted to his sister, Ethel Garber Labertson. She did not want the 2yr. old. The maternal grandparents took her in but the Aunt did not want the infant to know or see that she had an older sister. The family even supported this decision. I am looking for information on this lost baby girl. Her mother was Neva HATHAWAY. Died 24 Oct 1918. Her father was Charles Guy GARBER. Known as 'Guy' Sister: Neva Mae Garber Born: 27 May 1916 Infant: Maxine Mildred. Born: 5 Sept. 1918 Grand Junction It is believed Maxine grew up in Grand Junction. May have married about 1938. I don't know if she was officially a Garber or a Labertson. Thanks.