Alpha Case and Myrtle Darlyn Muse Case
Alpha Case and Myrtle Darlyn Muse Case
| Alpha was born April 1, 1896 and died June 24, 1973 -
Myrtle was born Jan. 16, 1900 and died July 23, 1952 Married on
Feb. 24, 1921 they had a wonderful 31 years together and had 9 children.
They are buried side by side at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery in Erie,
Pa.
This page was created on the 50th anniversary of Myrtle's passing, July 23, 2002. |
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| Alpha served in the Army in World War I. He and Myrtle
operated a fishing boat which took people out into Lake Erie to fish on
a daily basis. He also worked for the Continental Rubber Works and
retired from there. Myrtle was a member of the PTA and very active
in her children's schools. She was a wonderful wife and mother. A great
role model and hard shoes to fill for both her daughters and
daughters-in-laws.
In creating this page, I visited my grandparent's grave to get some idea of what I wanted to say. Spirea bushes grew in front of their house. That is a white flowering bush that gives a vine-like branch called a "bridal bouquet". Myrtle's favorite flowers were Geraniums which her children would get for her each Mother's Day and she would plant in flower boxes on the front porch. These flowers would be in bloom all summer long. I took her a pot of flowers. For 50 years she has been watching over us and guiding us to make the right choices in our lives. This day is special because although she is gone from our sight, she is not gone from our hearts. I was only 2 1/2 when she passed away. I didn't get to know my grandmother very well, but from my mother and aunts I have heard stories that warm my heart. Alpha enjoyed the woods and got a hunting camp in the mountains. He would spend a lot of time there. He made friends with the people that lived in the area all year around. We would spend time in the summer at the camp and watch the deer and forest animals out the window of his bedroom. He was on his way home from the camp when his truck hit a pot hole in the road and he lost control. He hit a tree and died from his injuries.
Living across the street from my grandfather gave me an advantage over all my cousins. I sometimes took my grandpa for granted. I thought he was always going to be there. He taught me how to drive a car. He was there for me whenever I had a question or problem. While I was away in the Navy he passed away. I was able to come home for the funeral, but never really got to say good-bye. I wanted to know if he was proud of me for joining the Navy and a photo of him and I in his front room said it all. Since 1990 living in his house, I feel his presence and knowing he is with grandma and they are watching over us gives us a great sense of PEACE. I hope this page gives you the same. Know in your hearts that when a person leaves this world., they don't leave you. |
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| Happy Birthday
Grandma! The 16th of January we celebrate Myrtle's birth. Although gone from our sight, not forgotten. |
April 1st is known as
April Fool's day but Alpha was no fool. Born on April 1st we celebrate
Alpha's birth.
Happy Birthday Grandpa! |
| June 24, 2003 Thirty
years ago today, my grandpa passed away. There to meet him was my grandma and all our relatives that went before. When my time on earth is done, they will be waiting for me I am sure. Until that time I will be right here honoring him with love and appreciation. |
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| July 2003
Family reunions are important to those who live far away. If you don't
get to see your family often make sure you do at least once a year. This month we will attend the MUSE family reunion where Grandma's family will gather and share stories and good food. |
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| Father's Day June 20, 2004 Thinking of you on this day, as everyday. We love you. |
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July 23, 2004 is the anniversary of Myrtle's passing, |
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As I celebrate my 14th Christmas in my grandfather's house. I still feel his presence. Along with him comes others, sometimes not as strong. Love is in that home, today and everyday. Happy Holidays grandma and grandpa. |
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Yellow mums brighten up the muddy earth around the headstones. Easter
2005 we celebrated the holiday knowing that you are watching over
us with love.
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January 16, 2006 - As the day awakened I was reminded that today 106
years ago Myrtle was born. Although she left this world at 52 her work
was not done. She watched over her children as they grew and gave her
many grandchildren, great grandchildren and now great great
grandchildren. Isn't life wonderful that we give back to those
that have sacrificed for us. Happy Birthday Myrtle from all your children's children's children's children. |
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Mother's Day we remember Myrtle - Daughter Olive and
Anna Mae |
| June 24th will be 33 years since Alpha crossed over. We feel
him every day, his presence is here as much now |
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| What were you doing 33 years ago? |
| I was on a Yard Oiler in Mayville, Rhode Island in the US
Navy. My commander came and informed me that my mother had called and my
grandfather was in an accident and died. The Navy was awesome, they
arranged for me to come home, my boat even sent flowers. I
always wondered if he was proud of me. I know he was. I know he is. I am
doing something that I would have never dreamed of, and successfully, I
believe that he guided me and still does. |
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April 1, 2007 Remember Alpha today - Born on April Fool's Day - 111 years worth of celebrating birthdays. I remember my grandpa saying he liked April 2nd better. People would tell him April Fool's and he would say "April Fool's has gone and past and you're the biggest Fool at last". Don't know if he made that up or heard it somewhere but it always used to make us laugh. Happy Birthday Grandpa. |
| June 17, 2007 Just stopping by to wish Happy
Father's Day to my grandpa.
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| June 24, 2007 marks 34 years since he passed but not a day goes by
that I don't think of him and how he helped me grow into the person I am
today. Thank you Grandpa. I love you. Margaret |
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| July 23, 2007 Fifty-five years ago Myrtle
left this world. The family she left here on Earth thought it was not her
time. She had young children that needed her love and support. She had a
husband that needed her. But as our time is not regulated by us, her
family learned to manage without her. As the years went by Myrtle watched
over her family grow and multiply and succeed in this world. One of the
thoughts that kept them going is the faith that when our time on Earth is
done we will be together again. Keep Myrtle in your thoughts and she will continue to look after you in this life. |
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| December 14, 2007 Olive and Anna Mae Stopped by to visit their parents and leave a wreath Olive made. |
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| January 16, 2008 wishing Myrtle a Happy Birthday from her family. | April 1, 2008 Olive and Anna Mae stopped to wish Alpha a Happy Birthday. |
| June 15, 2008 Just stopping by to wish Happy
Father's Day
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| July 23, 2008 For six years I have maintained
this page. With each passing month or family event, I came and left my
comments or shared photos. I know in my heart that my grandparents are
watching over us. I know in my soul that one day we will be together
again. On this day I say Hi Grandma, and thanks for being there when I
needed you. What is more important than honoring your loved ones that
have passed on, is that you honor the ones that are still with you. For all my family that is still here, I send my grandma's love. She tells me that she's here waiting, so take your time. Be happy, LIVE LIFE, and one day we will be together again. Margaret |
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