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.




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