To: Bas and Jan French,
When I was small, my family lived on Summer Street across from your Mother and Father.
We did not have television then, but “Mrs. French” did. So I would walk across the street to watch Howdy Doody, pet Buddy the dog, and chat up Mrs. Monday.
I also remember when you moved to Elbow Drive and I would visit Mrs. French with Mom. I thought the house was enormous. It had a model of an airplane over an ashtray which could be plugged in and the lights would go on.
Your mother was very nice. She and my Mom were great friends.
I was astonished to see that she was 103 years old. That is an accomplishment.
My brothers and I extend our sympathies to you and to your family.
Don Watkins
