Eldon Dale Gladow: September 2011

To His Memory

Born September 20, 1920, Eldon Dale Gladow was a wonderful man, son, sibling, husband, father and, to me, grandfather.

At his memorial service there were many great photos of Eldon on display, some of which I'd seen before but many of which I had not, and was glad had surfaced. Pouring over them, I've found, has given me a broader view of who Eldon was throughout the entirety of his life, though, ultimately, reaffirming that Eldon was a loyal, loving, hard-working, intelligent gentleman.

I've posted the photos on this website so that immediate family, friends and loved ones all have a place to come and remember Eldon and who he was throughout the 90 years of his wonderful life. So please enjoy the photos, post comments, add context, share memories...

And please use the site to remember this man who we all loved and who I admired so much. Thanks!

-John Newkirk
Son of Mary (Gladow) Newkirk, Grandson of Eldon

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Eldon & Irene Portraits

Found some great couples' portraits of Eldon and Irene here. Not sure if any couples do this anymore but I'm thinking we should because I love looking at them. There's something about the style of photography, hair, makeup and fashion that, being trapped in time in one of these photos, becomes so fascinating to review decades later.

Christmas 1985

1995

No date on this one but I'd love
for someone to venture a guess.
I'd says late 1960's???

No portrait on this one, either. Thinking '79
or '80's. No family made it through
the '80's without an Olan Mills portrait.

Minneapolis 1945-1949

This section is entitled "Minneapolis 1945-1949" because all of the pictures in it were found in a manilla envelope with the same title written on it in black marker. The dates seem mostly accurate but see the captions below for more accurate details found written on the back of the photos themselves.

Irene & Eldon
"44"

Feb "53"
Gay, Steve Mary Jo, Mom

No caption on this one but I love the outfits. Especially
Eldon's wide tie and high-waisted pants.

Stephen 3yrs
Daddy and
Gay 4 mos.

I enjoy everyone's contemplative
facial expressions.

No caption.

Writing on front reads: 1945 Irene & Eldon.
Dorothy Lohse
Back says: 1940 Chevy

Eldon - Irene
1942
Wichita, KS