This past weekend, we memorialized Helen Zidar with a Catholic mass, placement of her ashes, and a brunch with all the cousins. Her life spanned the coal patch, several wars, public housing, the rise of the unions, raising two kids, the unexpected death of her husband (my grandfather, Luke Zidar), the unexpected death of her daughter (my Aunt Audrey) and ultimately receiving her four grandkids and four more great grandkids for many visits, as her surviving son (my dad, Bernard Zidar) expertly managed her care and affairs.
These are the photos shown at her memorial brunch, as my dad narrated and those gathered joined in with memories of our ancestors and the great lives of Helen and Luke. At the end are a few photos I took from my vantage in the room, as well as a few shots of us at the house. I wish I would have gotten more photos of everyone, but I was too thoroughly enjoying meeting “new, old” cousins and catching up with people face-to-face.
Hooray and bon voyage to Helen, and say hello to G-pap for us.
Great job Kate. Everyone we’ve talked to loved the Mass, the music, the memorial luncheon, and the slide show, thanks to you! We’re proud of you. Good luck to you Fabio and Beta sailing these next few weeks. Be careful and stay dry. Love, Daddo.
Thanks, Daddo. You did great setting it all in motion and I believe she would have been very pleased.