Transcript Tribute to Velda and J.C. Oglesby

Tribute to
J.C. and
Velda
Oglesby
In the day of their lives, they
received blessings of richness and the
darkness of tragedy.
They lived their lives the best they
knew how.
They gave to the meek and the poor,
and in return, received in the holiness
of the Lord.
I shall never forget the happiness
in which my parents always
portrayed.
Even through the tough times and
sad times, they showed a strength in
which few have shown.
In life and in death, they have left a
legacy that will never fall. They
loved each other for more than 60
years. That love they shared with
all those around them.
We shall miss them greatly, and yet
have them with us for always.
Jim Oglesby
A COUPLE TO REMEMBER
J.C. Oglesby
was born on April 2,1913
to
Adilla M. (Lloyd) Oglesby
and
Glen B. Oglesby
Velda Bonny
was born on December 6,1915
to
Maud VanDyke Bonny
and
Jacob Bonny
J.C. Oglesby
Velda Oglesby
June 18, 1938
June 18, 1938
Mother and Daddy exchanged
their vows
J.C. and
Velda
during
J.C.’s
Military
service.
Unknown as to where or when this picture was taken!
Unknown when this was taken
Picture taken during WWII
Words
not
needed!!
During J.C.’s military tour
he was wounded during
battle.
J.C. had worked for Safeway Stores Inc. prior
to his military
tour. After the war, he and Velda
returned to Safeway. As a manager, J.C. and
Velda ended up in Fort Collins, CO.
Where they raised their family!
Birth and death of their first child! A sad time
For all!!
After arriving in Ft. Collins, J.C. and Velda started a family.
Their first child Stanley, died on his day of birth. They continued
on with strength, adopting two children, Jerry and Treva.
Born November 11, 1948
Born April 8, 1946
Died October 24, 1957
Died April 2, 1985
Jerry
Treva
Loss of a another
child 1957
Jerry Oglesby died at the age of 8 years old from Polio in
1957. After his death, J.C. and Velda adopted two
more children in November 1958, James H., age 6 and
Gene R., age 8.
James
Gene
With more than 2000 pictures to sort through I tried
to bring out the best pictures I could find over the
next several slides.
Sit back and enjoy the sites of J.C. and Velda Oglesby
and the memories we all will continue to share.
Throughout the years, Treva, Gene and Jim continued
to grow and be nourished by J.C and Velda. They
went on many vacations, traveling around the
western part of the United States. J.C. and Velda
even went to Alaska (twice) and to Mexico.
The following pictures are of J.C and Velda here at
home, where they lived, loved and left everlasting
memories.
Jerry and Treva
Jim and Gene
XMAS – 1958, Treva, Gene (right.)
And Jim (left)
J.C., Velda, Jim 16 and Gene 18….1968
The Grandkids…Trent Smith and Stephanie
Chambers, Treva’s kids
HAPPY 50TH
ANNIVERSARY!!
Long last, I can go
fishing again!!
Retirement does come
along after a long
work history. Only
had 2 jobs his whole
life…Safeway (37
years) and Traders
Furniture (20 years).
Loss of a daughter, sister and mother. Another child
gone, but not forgotten!
J.C’s 80th Birthday
Party
Velda’s Niece and Nephew, Mike and
Judy Temaat
More of J.C.’s 80th Birthday
Velda’s twin
sister, Velma
Jacobs. The
Senior
Olympian
Champion.
Ok, who is
really taller?
Velma
or
Velda?
J.C.
Oglesby
The last 3 years of daddy’s life, he spent in a
nursing home battling Alzheimer's and
Diabetes. It was very difficult for me to go
to the nursing home and see him fade away.
Although I was not there when he passed, I
will always love him and think of him.
Though all the rough times I gave him, he
was my strength in growing up. Daddy
passed away on November 30th, 1999.
The following
Slide is
the Poem
I wrote
for my mother,
on February 14,
2004, 4 days before her passing.
I feel it is very fitting
for both my parents,
whom I love greatly.
Have I told you,
You are my Hero,
Have I told you,
You are my guiding light,
Have I told you,
You are my sunshine,
The angel of my life,
Have I told you,
You are my strength,
Which helps me through my life,
Have I told you,
You are the shining star,
Which guides my path at night,
I say to you at this special time,
You are all of these and much more,
I love you, I cherish you, I adore you,
Sleep now with peace, evermore.
Your Loving Son,
Jim
We will always,
think of them, love
them and miss
them!!
Mother and Daddy,
we LOVE YOU!!!!
End of slide presentation
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