L-R Grandpa P. H. Rex, Winifred Andrus, Glenn Frazier, Helen Frazier,
Roscoe Andrus holding Millard; front, Bessie, Rex, Marilyn, Irene, Marlene, Ilene
Yesterday's note from Cousin Irene concluded her beautiful 2018 Rex Reunion tribute to Grandpa Rex.
In last October Conference Elder Bednar spoke of meekness, that often mis-understood and surely under appreciated attribute of our Redeemer. He gave a great description and as I read it afterward I immediately thought of how well it described our beloved Grandfather Rex. Hope it resonates with you. Elder Bednar said, "Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash. A meek person is not easily provoked, is not pretentious or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of others," In the late 30's and early 40's, Grandpa lived through at least three heavy losses with courage, strength and modesty. I think his example is truly worthy of emulation.
Picture mid-1950
We enjoyed reunion pictures found here:
I don't think I have ever seen this picture. It is a good one and very fitting for Irene's tribute to Grandpa and Elder Bednar's remarks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for noticing Flora Lee. My guess is it was taken by Grandma Aunt Mary at a Sunday dinner in Randolph near the end of the 1950 summer haying season. Note Uncle Ross, Daddy, and Grandpa Rex's farmer's tans. Goodness could Mother and Aunt Winnie have traces of the same kind of tan?
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