Today we celebrated the Life of my brother: Richard P Beyer. He was born Jan 30, 1936. That was seven years before me and a real long time ago. The Celebration was put together by Janice, his wife, at their local Church. We, Lois & I, joined Janice and Friends from the St Petersburg area for a very nice tribute.
My brother was a Fisherman by choice, and an Engineer by trade. On occasion He brought the wrong tool to a job, and occasionally forgot to use bait on his hook. The picture shows that he could switch gears easily and get a substitute bait inside the fishie in order to bring it home.
His memory will provide many smiles, and happy moments to recall as our lives go forward.
Richard Beyer fought a difficult battle with Kidney Disease and was frequently a patient at local St Petersburg hospitals this year. Only a couple weeks before passing in his sleep, on Sep 20, He said, "I am going to beat this thing."
He was born in New Jersey and was a graduate of West Side H.S, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was employed for 25 years by the State of N.J. as a Civil Engineer.
Richard is survived by his wife Janice. They were married for 35 years. He also is survived by Brother Dennis of Naples; Children Debbie of Maui and Richard Jr of Montville, NJ.
He will be buried in N.J. at Restland Cemetery in Hanover.
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| Richard with his wife Janice, and on the left his Uncle Richard Helmlinger. |
Grandson Leif Selden has completed advanced training in the United States Marine Corp.
He and his Mom, as well as the rest of the Selden family, are quite proud of "Our Marine." His enlistment into the Corps was definitely a good choice.
Gunnar and Lyndsey SELDEN are now the proud parents of a Baby. This is great news as it makes your "Blog Master" Great Grand Parents.
The proud couple reside in the Jacksonville area, only two and a half inches on the map, or 450 miles from us in South West Florida. Hopefully we will be able to visit.
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| A couple years ago at their Wedding in New Jersey. |
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| Mom and Son - Kirk Selden. |
Dennis and Lois are visiting their daughters in New York and New Jersey staring today..
Cindy will have the honor of escorting Mom and Dad around the East Side of Manhattan. This visit includes a Brunch and a nice Ferry Ride. At least that is what is on the itinerary.
The trip extends into New Jersey with visits with Cheryl, Denise and Cathy. The picture is from our last visit to NJ. Not pictured is "LJ" who is home and working.
June is always a good month, but it is better this year as our Grand Daughter, Katelyn Killian has graduated from New Providence High School.
We wish her a great future. She may even be a Teacher someday. If so we can say it runs in the family.
Congratulations Katelyn !!!
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This picture is from a School Play. |
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Our Katelyn, now a Senior at New Providence High School in New Jersey (We used to live there) recently performed in, "Nice Work if You Can Get It," a School Play. On Stage she was a Professional showing no sign of stage fright. |
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| Not sure who did the "make up" but the result was - One Remarkable Young Lady. |
On June 7 2023 Janice Beyer had her knee replaced.
The reports from Redington Shores (Rick Beyer reporting) is surgery went well and Janice was able to walk a couple steps already.
Speedy recover is wished.
Grandma & Poppy left the cold weather in Florida this past February to head South for warmer days and nights. They enjoyed a two week cruise around Cape Horn.
Poppy had a good idea to take a cruise in the Southern Hemisphere, as the temperatures were great in Buenos Ares. But (there is always a But) the Ship kept sailing South to "The End Of The World" and further. That brought cold weather, an Ice Field, a Glacier and Penguins. Grandma was happy to see the birds, and, of course, the tour, in Santiago, of the winery. Poppy liked that too.
Here are a few of the pictures from the trip:
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Local Travel in Tigre Delta Buenos Ares |
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Local Amusement Park Buenos Ares |
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Puerta Madryn, Argentina Flag |
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Penguin walking up from Beach to Tourist Boardwalk |
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PENGUINS by the hundreds playing at the Beach |
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| PENGUIN'S PLAYGROUND |
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STANLEY, Falkland Islands Dennis & Local Constabulary |
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Inside "GLOBE TAVERN" For Local Brew & Fisn N' Chips |
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USHUIA El FIN DEL MUNDO "The End of the World" |
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| A VIEW OF THE INNER CHANEL AT TIP OF SOUTH AMERICA CAPE HORN |
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| NATIONAL PARK IN USHUIA |
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| PATAGONIAN ICE FIELD |
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GLACIER MEETING THE SEA |
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| LAKE ESMERALDA |
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CHILEAN MOUNTAIN PEAK |
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SANTIAGO CHILE WINE COUNTRY DENNIS & LOIS |
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| BARRELS OF WINE |
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| BOTTLED WINE |
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| YOUNG GIRL MASHING GRAPES |
While she did find herself well hydrated after this adventure, she also was able to use her skill in acrobatics and dance to easily stand on horse back.
This was the main event after her Mom took her to Amelia Island for the weekend.
Today is Magnus'' Birthday. How could we forget? He posts it on everyone's Facebook page, puts it on all other social media, plus sends out telegrams to all his friends. Whatever!
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGNUS!!! |
Today is my brother's birthday. He is really lucky as I can't do the math to figure his age. You can do it knowing he was born in 1936.
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! |
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Cathy has announced that her hand is Out of the Sling. She has been immobilized a few months with a severely broken "Pinky." The Dog is pleased too, as it was Tracker who jumped and, when coming down to floor level, caught and broke Cathy's Pinky Happy for you Cathy. |
Our Grandson, Thor captured Bella's heart a while or so ago. Now as they formalize their relationship a few poses in front of the camera were required. As you can see they weren't shy and the pictures certainly show it.
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A walk in the Park |
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| That's Thor, by "the" Bridge. He likes pictures. |
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Here's the Question |
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Here's the Answer |
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NEWS: LEIF has completed Basic Training and will graduated today! Cheryl attended, along with Gunnar and Lindsey. They drove up from Jacksonville.
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| Cali, the COOK, admiring her breakfast |
Cali is now 14. It's not like anyone would forget her with all those reminders she makes. This includes her special breakfast for Grandma and Poppy.
It looks like we will have a family celebration at Outback on Thursday (19th). She should have a birthday more often!
