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Who’s Milt-tred?

This is a case of someone writing the way things sound. Milderd? Really? By the way, here’s the correct lineup: Back Row (L to R) – Roger Corey (Pat’s husband), Patricia Halterman Corey, Robert Halterman, Keith Halterman. Middle Row (L to R) – Nanette Halterman Pond, Mildred Mitchell Halterman Smith, Jacqueline Halterman (Keith’s wife). Front Row: Guy Smith.

This photo was taken after the funeral of Mildred Smith’s sister Maude Mitchell Halterman on Monday, September 28, 1964. It was taken out in front of “Aunt Libbie’s” house.

On that day, Mildred, my mother, was experiencing waves of grief from the loss of her sister. I remember that day being pretty fun. I enjoyed getting the attention of the older relatives. They would pat me on the head and say, “Oh what a handsome young man.”

Here’s a link to Maude’s obituary from the October 1, 1964 Iron County Record.