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 "

Dear David, I am so so sorry to hear the news about Vi. Beck called me early today and told me the sad news. My heart is so full right now and feels like it is going to break right into. Vi was a special lady. I am so glad that I joined the group and got to meet her. It was truly an honor in knowing her. Becky and I talked several times while she was up there and she would let me know how Vi was doing. I know Becky told Vi how much I loved her but I wish I could of told her myself. I am soooo glad that Becky got to see her. Vi will always have a special place in my heart. And David, you do too. Always. Love Joyce Gail -----Original Message----- From: wynne-genealogy-society-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wynne-genealogy-society-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Rebecca Thill Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 5:25 PM To: wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com 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

David and cousins-- We truly have lost not only a cousin, but a dear friend and a tenacious genealogist as well. I was one of the few remaining that attended the 1998 reunion in Oklahoma City that Becky mentioned. And since we had a pretty small group, all of us got to know each other real well quickly. I have wonderful memories of Vi and all the fun time we had during the reunions......she always roomed with Becky, and that was where the action was! I am sure we all agree that we will miss Vi terribly, but that she is also in a better place, free of pain and life's infirmities. And as Becky has said, she and Queenie also now know all of the Wynne secrets we are still trying to find out. David, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, and Vi will be on our minds this holiday season............God Bless you and the family! Prince Terry of the West -----Original Message----- From: Rebecca Thill <rebeccathill@yahoo.com> To: wynne-genealogy-society@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, Nov 25, 2010 2:25 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