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POP'S BILLFOLD Frozen in time the 1920's Drastic life changes the 1920's Michigan coeds the 1920's Both had dads named John the 1920's Both had well traveled moms the 1920's She had teacher's dreams the 1920's He had lawyer's visions the 1920's 3 of their 4 parents died the 1920's Within 5 shocking weeks the 1920's Faded photographs discovered this 2001 For my grandparents: Harold Jack Coyne Ireland November 27, 1899-March 12, 1991 Merney Agatha Eberle Ireland March 9, 1901-June 16, 1952 Lest Ye Forget... |
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Twist of fate: As a child, my grandfather, Pop, related that my mom and dad would never last apart for long if my mom died first- like his mom and dad. 8 years after Pop's death, my mom and dad died within 5 weeks. I call it Pop's prophecy...
In memory of: Jack Coyne Ireland-September 24-1928-October 23, 1998
Barbara Jean Williams Ireland December 20, 1936-September 17, 1998
A Chicago cop and his angel of mercy R.N.---established in 1957...
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