Those of us who went to the same elementary school had a special bond. Lorna went to Meadow Lake. (In this classroom picture, she is in the back row, fourth one from the left.) Seems like she and Bruce Parker went together forever. I always admired the relationship they had. It was like they were always supposed to be together. They married and had many loving children. Lorna died from a heart attack. Lorna always had a smile and was a positive person. My sympathies for her family.

Up thru elementary school at Meadow Lake, Lorna gave me an escape into her parents' peaceful home and her easy company. Within walking distance from 63d & Xylon to Bass Lake Rd & Boone, it was still a walk I dreaded in the winter but then was well worth the effort. Because of the tradition of women taking their husband's last name, I have failed to find school friends that I wanted to reconnect with after my divorce from a guy who had to make sure to demote the importance of girlfriends. And so I have wondered too long where Lorna went. I hope she didn't suffer.