G’ma Mary celebrates her 90th b-day this August, but we celebrated a month early given the schedule of 19 busy family members. Planning actually began 11 months ago at Nate and Danielle’s wedding in Leesburg, VA.
Mary and Dan moved to Columbus in 1960 when Kirk was in the 7th grade, Pat the 5th. Except for a brief interlude in Atlanta in the early 70’s, Columbus has been home. Both Mary and Dan have been, and continue to be deeply connected to the fabric of Columbus, mostly through Rotary and St. Luke United Methodist Church. Dan died on Bryan’s wedding day in 1999; over 800 people attended his funeral. Mary took over his responsibilities as the Executive Secretary of the 340 member Columbus Rotary Club. Until last year she worked full time. She’s cut back to 3 days a week and anticipates reducing further to 2 days a week in 2012 as her work is interfering with her social and travel schedule.
Without a doubt she is a model for us all about how to grow older in years with enthusiasm, grace, and gratitude.
She invited 350 people to her birthday bash; 250 attended, about 40 of whom arrived 30 minutes early in order to be assured of a parking space.
Quotes of the day:
“If you received an invitation to my birthday party, you are obligated to attend my funeral.”
“Attending my birthday party does NOT count as a Rotary Make-up.”
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