Happy 90th Birthday, Roger!

In March the kids and I went with my parents and brother to Austin for a birthday party celebrating my great uncle's 90th birthday. Uncle Roger was born in Vernon, Texas, served in the Army Air Force in WW II, graduated from Texas Tech, before beginning a career in the late 40s with Southwest Public Service Company, where he worked his way from lineman to Senior Vice President. He is married to my grandmother's sister, Bennye Lou Ross. After retiring, he taught business courses at Abilene Christian University. He works out regularly, swimming, walking, and working with weights, and looks in better health than most of us. They recently moved to Austin to be closer to some of their kids. It was a lot of fun to see some of my dad's extended family who we don't see very often. I especially was pleased that Genevieve and Anson got to spend time with these special relatives.

Genevieve & Bennye

Shelby & Patsy Stapleton (Patsy is my dad's 1st cousin) with my parents

Ann Hilgers (Bennye & Roger's oldest daughter) & Dad

Bennye, Anson, Genevieve & Roger

Benny, Robert, Claire & Roger

Bennye, Mom, Dad & Roger