Wordless Wednesday – Dad & Dimples
Sherry Stocking Kline
January 20, 2010
This is going to be an almost wordless Wednesday. My mom was going through old photos this week, and found this gem of my dad, Harold F. Stocking, Sr. (mostly known by his childhood nickname of “Jiggs” all his life) and his favorite registered Ayrshire cow, “Dimples”. This was, I believe, before I came along, as I don’t remember her at all.
My folks were wheat and dairy farmers in south central Kansas (a.k.a. tornado alley) and they raised and milked registered Ayrshire cattle.
Harold F. "Jiggs" Stocking, Sr. & Dimples
Mom said that Dimples was his favorite, and that he was very proud of her, but she developed some health issues and was sold.
If my dad were still alive, today, January 20th, would be his 99th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Dad!
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Sherry,
Coming from a farm/ranching background, this picture tugs at my heart! And your dad looks so full of life and joy. Great picture.
Thanks for ‘stopping by’ Joan! Yes, you can see that Dad was happy when that picture was taken! He died so young, and that was tough on us all. Hard to imagine that because he died at age 50, it will soon be 50 years that he’s been gone.
Absolutely Loved the picture!
I love the picture, too! Thank you for ‘stopping by’! I always love to have company! (smile…)
I love this picture. Look at the pride on his face! What a precious photograph for you have. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for ‘stopping by’ Lori! I love this photo, too! I certainly enjoy your Tweets! Thanks for being a great genealogy Tweet and Blogger friend!
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Enjoy!
Joan