An Other relative waits to meet you daughters in Co. My sisters daughter lives there .Joe hope you get a chance to call me while in Muncie, Jimmie Bill. ----- Original Message ---- From: Joseph Dickerson <joebeaches@verizon.net> To: Kathleen M. Winn <kwinn@rollanet.org>; wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, November 26, 2010 9:50:22 AM Subject: Re: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... So soon to have to lose another lovelylady! David, I can only say, I know the awfuf feeling of lose that you are going thru. Time does heal all wounds, but don`t expect it to be soon. Like you, I know my Martha is in a better place with her Lord and loved ones. My they both rest in peace. Joe Dickerson AKA Joe D from MD ________________________________ From: Kathleen M. Winn <kwinn@rollanet.org> To: wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, November 25, 2010 9:39:23 PM Subject: Re: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... David & Family, We are deeply saddened to learn of Vi's passing and want you to know you have our deepest sympathy. You've been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard of Vi's illness and you will remain there. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with both of you at the few WGS reunions we have attended. John & Kathleen Pebley Winn Your Missouri Ozarks Cousins ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rebecca Thill" <rebeccathill@yahoo.com> To: <wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 4:25 PM Subject: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... Dear Cuz's, Today at 3:07, Cuz Vi's husband David Alban e-mailed me and asked that I forward on the sad news that Vi passed away last night, November 24, 2010 with David and Vi's daughter Diane at her side. I flew back from Vi's last night during that snow storm. I flew/drove up there Sunday after receiving David's e-mail that she was slipping fast. I had a decision to make, go now and hope that Vi would be able to know I was there, or wait. I decided that I needed to go and see Vi, and tell her how much she meant to me. I left Sunday morning and flew/drove to Vi and David's home. No easy way to get there from Dallas, I flew from Dallas to Minneapolis, MN, rented a car and drove the 4 hours to Grand Rapids, MN, I arrived there around 8:30 PM Sunday night. Monday, I went out to Vi & David's. Vi's daughter Diane was there with David and Vi. David said that Vi had not really come up from the semi unconscious state since she arrived home Saturday night. I went over and told her I was there, and she opened her eyes and said my name and that she couldn't believe I came, she gave me a hug and kiss. She then drifted in an out, and on the brief times when she came to the surface, I showed her the Newspaper from the Philly Reunion, and the article in the Caerwys Chronicle that Mayor Phillip sent me about his trip to see us. I also told her that everyone was sending their love and prayers to her and David. I left as David was busy with all the arrangements with hospice and nurses, as they were trying to figure out their schedules. I went back out Monday afternoon, and visited again, but Vi wasn't able to respond more than a few words and just a nodding of her head. Tuesday, when I went out she did no more than just nod her head, I choose to believe she heard me as I told her my goodbyes. David asked me to go through her laptop for genealogy and also allowed me to go through her regular computer for genealogy. I knew she had worked on the new sourced book we are working on, and I wanted to be sure her part was carried forward, even if I had to finish it. I want her "words" to be there and her name taken forward. I was able to find it on her regular computer and brought it home with me. I talked to David and made sure that he and Vi's son John know that they welcome to come and continue to be part of the WGS, they are part of the family. David reads the WGS e-mails, so he will be able to keep track of the group and read your e-mails. Long trip, but one of the heart. Vi and I connected via e-mail in November of 1996, Internet was fairly new.. E-mail was first started in 1995, with internet coming to be public around 1993-1994, so this was a new thing, but it sure was a great way for us to exchange genealogy. Vi and I would exchange research e-mails several times a day, then a couple years later Vi was coming to Oklahoma City, so Queenie and I decided we would meet her there, and we had our first Unofficial WGS reunion 1997, The next year we invited a few more, and had our second Unofficial WGS reunion 1998, Terry Hardgrave, Terry's niece Diane, Joe Downs and Vi's cousin Donna joined us. We then decided to do it for real and had the First "All invited" WGS Reunion in Philadelphia in 1999. When we went to Wales in 2006, I was invited to stay at the Bron Fadog where Dr. Thomas Wynne was born, Vi shared my room at the Bron Fadog, oh the memories we have made!!! The rest is history as we just celebrated our 12th Annual WGS Reunion. Vi and I shared room at the WGS reunions from Philadelphia 1999 until 2007 in Lewes, Delaware, when Vi's husband David came for the first time. I will truly miss our e-mails, phone calls and fun. I am so glad that she was able to get her uncle to do a Y-DNA test this year and put it to rest that she may have to be "Adopted", even though we have had the paper trail to prove it for years. It was a long trip, but one I am glad I was able to do. David, you and yours are in my prayers and thoughts through the tough days a head, know your loved. Loosing Vi is hard on my heart, but I know she is now able to go an ask those genealogy questions we haven't been able to in this life. If there is anything I can do you know all you have to do is call, I am there. Love Cuz Becky ttg-inc@tx.rr.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ttg13/ "'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain " ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Please send my deepest condolences to Vi Groom's family. I'm deeply sorry about their loss. I hac the great pleasure to meet her at the Wynn reunion in Lewes Delaware. She was a very gracious lady and will be missed. Sincerly Sara Wynn Radomsky ________________________________ From: Jas Wilm <guardianshadow77@yahoo.com> To: wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, November 26, 2010 10:27:02 AM Subject: Re: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... An Other relative waits to meet you daughters in Co. My sisters daughter lives there .Joe hope you get a chance to call me while in Muncie, Jimmie Bill. ----- Original Message ---- From: Joseph Dickerson <joebeaches@verizon.net> To: Kathleen M. Winn <kwinn@rollanet.org>; wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, November 26, 2010 9:50:22 AM Subject: Re: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... So soon to have to lose another lovelylady! David, I can only say, I know the awfuf feeling of lose that you are going thru. Time does heal all wounds, but don`t expect it to be soon. Like you, I know my Martha is in a better place with her Lord and loved ones. My they both rest in peace. Joe Dickerson AKA Joe D from MD ________________________________ From: Kathleen M. Winn <kwinn@rollanet.org> To: wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, November 25, 2010 9:39:23 PM Subject: Re: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... David & Family, We are deeply saddened to learn of Vi's passing and want you to know you have our deepest sympathy. You've been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard of Vi's illness and you will remain there. We enjoyed meeting and visiting with both of you at the few WGS reunions we have attended. John & Kathleen Pebley Winn Your Missouri Ozarks Cousins ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rebecca Thill" <rebeccathill@yahoo.com> To: <wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 4:25 PM Subject: [WGS] Vi Grooms-Alban Passing... Dear Cuz's, Today at 3:07, Cuz Vi's husband David Alban e-mailed me and asked that I forward on the sad news that Vi passed away last night, November 24, 2010 with David and Vi's daughter Diane at her side. I flew back from Vi's last night during that snow storm. I flew/drove up there Sunday after receiving David's e-mail that she was slipping fast. I had a decision to make, go now and hope that Vi would be able to know I was there, or wait. I decided that I needed to go and see Vi, and tell her how much she meant to me. I left Sunday morning and flew/drove to Vi and David's home. No easy way to get there from Dallas, I flew from Dallas to Minneapolis, MN, rented a car and drove the 4 hours to Grand Rapids, MN, I arrived there around 8:30 PM Sunday night. Monday, I went out to Vi & David's. Vi's daughter Diane was there with David and Vi. David said that Vi had not really come up from the semi unconscious state since she arrived home Saturday night. I went over and told her I was there, and she opened her eyes and said my name and that she couldn't believe I came, she gave me a hug and kiss. She then drifted in an out, and on the brief times when she came to the surface, I showed her the Newspaper from the Philly Reunion, and the article in the Caerwys Chronicle that Mayor Phillip sent me about his trip to see us. I also told her that everyone was sending their love and prayers to her and David. I left as David was busy with all the arrangements with hospice and nurses, as they were trying to figure out their schedules. I went back out Monday afternoon, and visited again, but Vi wasn't able to respond more than a few words and just a nodding of her head. Tuesday, when I went out she did no more than just nod her head, I choose to believe she heard me as I told her my goodbyes. David asked me to go through her laptop for genealogy and also allowed me to go through her regular computer for genealogy. I knew she had worked on the new sourced book we are working on, and I wanted to be sure her part was carried forward, even if I had to finish it. I want her "words" to be there and her name taken forward. I was able to find it on her regular computer and brought it home with me. I talked to David and made sure that he and Vi's son John know that they welcome to come and continue to be part of the WGS, they are part of the family. David reads the WGS e-mails, so he will be able to keep track of the group and read your e-mails. Long trip, but one of the heart. Vi and I connected via e-mail in November of 1996, Internet was fairly new.. E-mail was first started in 1995, with internet coming to be public around 1993-1994, so this was a new thing, but it sure was a great way for us to exchange genealogy. Vi and I would exchange research e-mails several times a day, then a couple years later Vi was coming to Oklahoma City, so Queenie and I decided we would meet her there, and we had our first Unofficial WGS reunion 1997, The next year we invited a few more, and had our second Unofficial WGS reunion 1998, Terry Hardgrave, Terry's niece Diane, Joe Downs and Vi's cousin Donna joined us. We then decided to do it for real and had the First "All invited" WGS Reunion in Philadelphia in 1999. When we went to Wales in 2006, I was invited to stay at the Bron Fadog where Dr. Thomas Wynne was born, Vi shared my room at the Bron Fadog, oh the memories we have made!!! The rest is history as we just celebrated our 12th Annual WGS Reunion. Vi and I shared room at the WGS reunions from Philadelphia 1999 until 2007 in Lewes, Delaware, when Vi's husband David came for the first time. I will truly miss our e-mails, phone calls and fun. I am so glad that she was able to get her uncle to do a Y-DNA test this year and put it to rest that she may have to be "Adopted", even though we have had the paper trail to prove it for years. It was a long trip, but one I am glad I was able to do. David, you and yours are in my prayers and thoughts through the tough days a head, know your loved. Loosing Vi is hard on my heart, but I know she is now able to go an ask those genealogy questions we haven't been able to in this life. If there is anything I can do you know all you have to do is call, I am there. Love Cuz Becky ttg-inc@tx.rr.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ttg13/ "'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain " ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WYNNE-GENEALOGY-SOCIETY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message