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| Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Chevy Chase, MD |
The CHS Class of 54 was represented by Jennie Margaret Forehand, Betsy (Villas) White, and yours truly.
I'm not sure what the proper way to describe a funeral is, but it was a beautiful and very touching ceremony.. Seeing Jim and Ellouise's children and grandchildren reminded me that a part of us lives on after we're gone, and how proud Jim surely was of his wonderful family.
How Ellouise coordinated such a fine and impressive ceremony, in spite of her overwhelming grief, is no doubt a mystery to those who don't know Ellouise as well as we do.
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| Jim and Ellouise in 1956 |
However, having known this super lady since the first grade at Elizabeth School, even I was amazed that she was able to pay a final tribute to her husband and read a very touching letter from Jim's sister, who because of illness was unable to attend.
I don't "do" funerals well. I melt down as soon as they start singing "Amazing Grace." but usually regain my composure shortly afterward.
However, toward the end, when Ellouise got up and delivered her tribute, I realized that this one was going to be a "two-fer."
-Ed
