As many of you already know, my grandpa, passed away last Sunday night. Ollie called him Papa Great. Below are some pics of Ollie & Papa Great and his obituary that was posted in the Alton Telegraph.
Papa Great holding Ollie on his birthday.
Always a smile on his face.
Good bye Grandpa, we all love you and you will be missed, but, I know you are happier now that you are back with Grandma and are able to play golf again!
Jack Hartman "Red" Cherry, 88, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Alton.
Born Sept. 4, 1921, in Carlinville, he was the son of James Elmer and Helen Anita (Gwin) Cherry.
"Red" married the former Virginia Ann Maas on Dec. 20, 1947, in Wood River. She preceded him in death Aug. 26, 2007.
A World War II Army veteran, he was an operator at Shell Oil Refinery for 35 years before retiring. "Red" was a member of Wood River Masonic Lodge 1062 and the American Legion for over 50 years. He had a passion for sports, playing softball, bowling and most of all, golf. He and his wife spent most of the past 20 winters in Clermont, Fla.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Pati Cherry of Wood River and Jack M. Cherry of Smithton; two granddaughters, Jennifer A. (Chris) Toussaint and Erin L. (Kevin) Thurston; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Oliver Lee Toussaint; a niece and her husband, Colleen and Steve Abel; three nephews, Thomas (Gail) Cherry, Mark (Beth) Simburger and Doug Simburger; and great-nieces and nephews, Teresa, Trisha, Dylan, Kristen, Tiffanie, Nathan and Ryan.
In addition to his wife, preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, William M. Cherry.
In accordance with his wishes, the body will be cremated.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the First United Methodist Church in Wood River. The Rev. Mark Milhouse will officiate.
Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Adult Day Care Services at St. Clare's Hospital or the church, where he had been a longtime member.
Born Sept. 4, 1921, in Carlinville, he was the son of James Elmer and Helen Anita (Gwin) Cherry.
"Red" married the former Virginia Ann Maas on Dec. 20, 1947, in Wood River. She preceded him in death Aug. 26, 2007.
A World War II Army veteran, he was an operator at Shell Oil Refinery for 35 years before retiring. "Red" was a member of Wood River Masonic Lodge 1062 and the American Legion for over 50 years. He had a passion for sports, playing softball, bowling and most of all, golf. He and his wife spent most of the past 20 winters in Clermont, Fla.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald and Pati Cherry of Wood River and Jack M. Cherry of Smithton; two granddaughters, Jennifer A. (Chris) Toussaint and Erin L. (Kevin) Thurston; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Oliver Lee Toussaint; a niece and her husband, Colleen and Steve Abel; three nephews, Thomas (Gail) Cherry, Mark (Beth) Simburger and Doug Simburger; and great-nieces and nephews, Teresa, Trisha, Dylan, Kristen, Tiffanie, Nathan and Ryan.
In addition to his wife, preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, William M. Cherry.
In accordance with his wishes, the body will be cremated.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the First United Methodist Church in Wood River. The Rev. Mark Milhouse will officiate.
Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Adult Day Care Services at St. Clare's Hospital or the church, where he had been a longtime member.
1 comment:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
What a cute name Ollie had for him!
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