Tribute to J.C. and Velda Oglesby

In the day of their lives, they received blessings of richness and the darkness of tragedy. They lived their lives the best they knew how. They gave to the meek and the poor, and in return, received in the holiness of the Lord.

I shall never forget the happiness in which my parents always portrayed. Even through the tough times and sad times, they showed a strength in which few have shown.

In life and in death, they have left a legacy that will never fall. They loved each other for more than 60 years. That love they shared with all those around them. We shall miss them greatly, and yet have them with us for always. Jim Oglesby

A COUPLE TO REMEMBER

J.C. Oglesby was born on April 2,1913 to Adilla M. (Lloyd) Oglesby and Glen B. Oglesby

Velda Bonny was born on December 6,1915 to Maud VanDyke Bonny and Jacob Bonny

J.C. Oglesby June 18, 1938 Velda Oglesby June 18, 1938 Mother and Daddy exchanged their vows

J.C. and Velda during J.C.’s Military service. Unknown as to where or when this picture was taken!

Picture taken during WWII Unknown when this was taken

Words not needed!!

During J.C.’s military tour he was wounded during battle.

J.C. had worked for Safeway Stores Inc. prior to his military tour. After the war, he and Velda returned to Safeway. As a manager, J.C. and Velda ended up in Fort Collins, CO. Where they raised their family!

Birth and death of their first child! A sad time For all!!

After arriving in Ft. Collins, J.C. and Velda started a family. Their first child Stanley, died on his day of birth. They continued on with strength, adopting two children, Jerry and Treva. Jerry Treva Born April 8, 1946 Died April 2, 1985 Born November 11, 1948 Died October 24, 1957

Loss of a another child 1957

Jerry Oglesby died at the age of 8 years old from Polio in After his death, J.C. and Velda adopted two more children in November 1958, James H., age 6 and Gene R., age 8. James Gene

With more than 2000 pictures to sort through I tried to bring out the best pictures I could find over the next several slides. Sit back and enjoy the sites of J.C. and Velda Oglesby and the memories we all will continue to share. Throughout the years, Treva, Gene and Jim continued to grow and be nourished by J.C and Velda. They went on many vacations, traveling around the western part of the United States. J.C. and Velda even went to Alaska (twice) and to Mexico. The following pictures are of J.C and Velda here at home, where they lived, loved and left everlasting memories.

Jerry and Treva

Jim and Gene

XMAS – 1958, Treva, Gene (right.) And Jim (left)

J.C., Velda, Jim 16 and Gene 18….1968

The Grandkids…Trent Smith and Stephanie Chambers, Treva’s kids

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Long last, I can go fishing again!! Retirement does come along after a long work history. Only had 2 jobs his whole life…Safeway (37 years) and Traders Furniture (20 years).

Loss of a daughter, sister and mother. Another child gone, but not forgotten!

J.C’s 80 th Birthday Party

Velda’s Niece and Nephew, Mike and Judy Temaat

More of J.C.’s 80 th Birthday

Velda’s twin sister, Velma Jacobs. The Senior Olympian Champion.

Ok, who is really taller? Velma or Velda?

J.C. Oglesby

The last 3 years of daddy’s life, he spent in a nursing home battling Alzheimer's and Diabetes. It was very difficult for me to go to the nursing home and see him fade away. Although I was not there when he passed, I will always love him and think of him. Though all the rough times I gave him, he was my strength in growing up. Daddy passed away on November 30th, 1999.

The following Slide is the Poem I wrote for my mother, on February 14, 2004, 4 days before her passing. I feel it is very fitting for both my parents, whom I love greatly.

Have I told you, You are my Hero, Have I told you, You are my guiding light, Have I told you, You are my sunshine, The angel of my life, Have I told you, You are my strength, Which helps me through my life, Have I told you, You are the shining star, Which guides my path at night, I say to you at this special time, You are all of these and much more, I love you, I cherish you, I adore you, Sleep now with peace, evermore. Your Loving Son, Jim

We will always, think of them, love them and miss them!! Mother and Daddy, we LOVE YOU!!!!

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