It was two years ago this very day that my mother passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Mom was only 76 years young. Her and my dad got married when my mom was only 15 years old. At the time of her passing they had been married 60 years, just a month and a half till there 61st wedding anniversary. On there 50th wedding anniversary they renewed there marriage vowels.
My mom had her first child at 16 years old and by time she turned 31 she had 8 children. Six girls and two boys. Mom loved her family very much and even though my parents lived from paycheck to paycheck, they still took in kids that needed a loving home. Her devotion to my dad was from pure love. She had a passion for life and was not afraid to fight for what she believed in. A firm believer in women’s rights, she took on our local first aid squad and fought for the rights of women being able to ride the ambulance and hold offices in the squad, not just the women’s auxiliary. She won her case and later became the first women president of the Yardville First Aid Squad. These were the kind of values she instilled in her children. You were taught to never give up on your dreams and always be happy in your life. Mom was happy as long as her kids and husband were happy.
Besides her family she also had one older brother, my Uncle Skippy, and one older sister, my Aunt Peggy. She loved them dearly and when they passed away she was devastated. Mom had a very hard childhood with her mom passing away when she was 8 years old and her dad when she was 13 years old. All three of the kids passed away at the age of 76.
My mom also had 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren at the time of her passing. Since then 3 more great grand-kids were born. She was so proud of all her grandchildren and had a hand in raising quite a few of them.
I have so many fond memories of my mom, she was my best friend as well as my mom. There was nothing that you could not tell her. The world lost such a great gem when she passed. I still have many breakdowns when I think of her not being here. There are so many things I would still love to share with her.
Mom this page is for you, I will never forget your beautiful face and your constant smile. I will forever hold you dear in my heart and remember your laughter. I believe with all my heart that you are still watching over all your kids and grand-kids. I have learned so much from you. You were the most caring person I have ever known and I will never ever stop loving you.
I will always remember you, my angel in heaven.
Geraldine Rose Daringer
November 30, 1937 – June 10, 2014