About two years ago, cancer took the life of a joyful and wonderful person. She was a former Maplewoodian named Nancy Fennell Hawkins. Her contributions to this effort were many and major. I am still sad that she is gone.
There are many others, as well, who shared their very interesting family histories with us. Folks like Elmer Wind, Jr. and Bill and Barb Jones. I have been very fortunate to have gotten to know them.
This reshare has links to all of the posts that were sent by Nancy. I think you’ll agree they contain some extraordinary material.
An Appreciation of Nancy Fennell Hawkins
I wish you all a safe, warm, happy and Merry Christmas.
Doug Houser December 21, 2025