The patriarch of the Swan clan, Gerald, recently celebrated his 105th birthday with a wonderful celebration put together by his family. Grandpa was born on June 10, 1905 and was married to our grandmother, Keitha Hall and had ten children – Wilma, Ralph, Erma, Wanda, Muriel, Beryl (deceased), Mona (deceased), Audrey, Blanche and Bruce. He married his second wife, Marion Larkin, in the early ’70s and her daughters, Kathryn, Colleen and Jean, joined the Swan clan.
Grandpa particularly wanted only a “family” celebration for this special event so all of the family – sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren who were able descended on Belleville on June 12th for this event at the Ramada Inn and a great time was had by all.
Each family was charged with putting on a few moments of entertainment after the amazing buffet dinner. Some chatted about memories of Grandpa, some sang, some danced and our family played “You Are My Sunshine” on the bells. Some of the memories really hit close to home for me.. some things I’d forgotten.. some things made me laugh and some made me tear up.
We are all very blessed to be part of such a LARGE and loving family!
Pop — we wish you all the best for many more years.
by gailk
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Bruce H. Swan - This is a beautiful memory of a wonderful time at Dad’s 105th Birthday party.
CL Steele Studio | Portland Wedding Photographer - Great pictures! How AWESOME that “Grandpa” is 105! What a great long life he has had. Obviously, a fun loving family. Cheers to many more years and MANY, MANY more photo’s to capture your memories!
Adam Cavanagh - Wow that is an awesome achievement. He must be very proud and happy man.