Found in my Document file... and the answer is no.. not yet

 

I was looking for something in my Document File and I found this..  just for the record.. 

NO I HAVE NOT LEFT YET..  Just figured I would put it out there, in case some of you don't make it after me..  or the kids forget to put it in the paper, the way I want..  a controller over my own life to the end..

 

Cis's Obituary

 

Well, if you are reading this Obituary, it must mean that I have grabbed

my last cup of coffee and maybe a strawberry, and my ashes are blowing

with the wind, as I say WOO, HOO, that was a hell of a ride...

So I guess we better get on with the serious stuff.

 

I was born in Newport, R.I. and raised by my parents, Gilbert and Mary

Richardson, along with a kid brother Roy.  I cleaned stalls, weeded gardens and

help put up hay, as I trolloped thru school, graduating from Rogers High School in Newport.  Later in life, learning of a half sister, Sandra Cooper in South Carolina.

 

I worked at the Naval Exchange after high school.  First in general office and then

in ordering and shipping.  Having the experience of going out on strike one lunch

time, because the supervisors wouldn't let us go out and see the arrival of Dwight

Eisenhower, who was our President at the time. This is before protesting was cool.

But was fired from there and sent home to look up the word ...insubordination...

as at the age of 18, I had an inquisitive mind and wanted to know why things were

done the way there were, questioning things that didn't seem right at the time.

 

I was shipped off after high school/job to spend some time with my grandfather,

Leroy Kaull, who had lost his wife. Then jumped across country to San Diego, California. To join friends of my mother, and  my favorite Aunt Harriet's family.

Holding down varies jobs, of sales person, payroll in a men's suits factory, and

also a bit of short cook. 

 

It was there I met my first husband William Worel, and we moved to Washington

State. After a short marriage of 8 years and 7 children, we divorced and I met

Marvin Hughes, who became my second husband.  After 17 years of marriage, and

one daughter, he passed away in 1986.  

Palled around with a friend for about 13 years and then made an honest man

out of him and married him, Kenneth Gors in 1999.

 

After Marvin passed away, the Johnson's, who owned Sandpoint Manor, decided

I was worthy of a job there after taking some certified nurses aide classes in 1986.

I worked there for 17+ years, retiring in 2003.  Taking care of the elderly was an

enjoyable job most of the time. It was a great generation to take care of.

 

After 2003, I dabbled a little in some home health care, when friends had a need

with their parents. But by 2011, I was done.. after all I was getting closer to their ages.

People would ask me what I did in retirement. Told them I did nothing, and found out

that I was very good at it, and it was a very busy time doing it.  Actually I did small

things here and there, yard work in the summer that was fun.  Spend weekends going

to yard sales with my daughter, buying up what I called yard art. Which could be

anything from a weird statue, to lights that lit at night by solar, and wind socks and

flags.  Seem to always have a project to do. And a side line of writing a blog for over

10 years.... called From a Simple Mind.

In 2010, my children surprised us with a trip to Hawaii, for 10 days.. To celebrate my 70’th birthday…What a wonderful time with great people.  There was 12 of us. 

In 2015, There was a joyous gathering in Seaside Oregon, called MEET ME AT

THE BEACH… where my family joined me to celebrate my 75^th birthday. Over

35 join us.  A truly joyous time.

 

So here I leave you, leaving behind a wonderful fun time husband, Ken Gors, who

made me laugh, even when I threaten to kill him, because of his practical jokes. He

still treated me like a queen, when another word that rhymes with witch would have

been a better description.

 

Also leaving behind some the kids, who live in the Longview area... A daughter,  who beat me to the pearly gate… Julie Cook   with her husband Miles in Vancouver, Wa. A son William Worel II, and his wonderful wife Elaine, who live in Castle Rock, Wa. . Gilbert Worel and his lovely wife, Terra, who live in Kelso , Wa. ...Bradley Worel and his loving wife Patty, who live in Castle Rock, Wa. Stan (the man) better know to me as Daryl Worel, and his new wife Terry, who lives in Yelm, Wa. And last but not least.. my daughter and best friend, Jeanette Haines and her wonderful husband, who also beat me the pearly gate…Tim  who live in Sandpoint, Idaho. And two daughters, Patricia Harriet Worel and Sally J.Worel in the Longview area.

Also in this tribe of many, too many to list... is 20 grandchildren, and at last count 36 great grandchildren... spread out from, Washington, Idaho and California.  Throw in a few cousins in Ca.,  Virginia, Wa. and nieces and nephews in R.I., Fla., SC. Minn. ... And some pretty darn good friends..partner in crime over the years, Cherie, and most recently Lorraine Allen.  Art and another who beat me to the pearly gate is wife, Betty and Austin and his wonderful wife, Lynn  ..So please,  take good care of the old man.

 

and  a special one..  my grandchild from another mother, who has gotten me out of more computer trouble than I want to admit... Lexi and her sweet boys..         

A life well lived.. I have no real regrets..  

And all of you left behind... live well, love lots, and keep the faith.