On October 18, 2013 we said goodbye to your Great Grandma Longbottom.
Luckily, she was able to meet you before she passed away. You brought a smile to her face and she brought a smile to yours. This was before you were smiling all the time so I think it is pretty special. You were actually pretty fussy until she was holding you. She hadn't been doing well, but when we put you in her arms it was the most alert and responsive she had been in a week. How amazing is that? Here is a picture of the two of you taken at her house just a few days before she left us.
Here is a picture of two of your Great Grandmas together at mine and your dad's wedding. Grandma Lehmann passed away the year you were born, but that will be a post for another day.
You didn't get to meet your Great Grandpa Longbottom sadly, but here is their wedding picture.
Rest in Peace Grandpa and Grandma.
LONGBOTTOM, Gladys E.
February 2, 1923-October 18, 2013
Gladys E. age 90 of Colerain Township passed away Friday October 18, 2013 in her home. She was born February 2, 1923 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Reynolds D. and Luella (Bruns) Vice. Mrs. Longbottom was an original member of Corpus Christi Church and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Longbottom. She is survived by her children Karen Longbottom, Patrice (Dale) Lehmann, Mark Longbottom, and Dennis Longbottom; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandsons, and 1 brother Wayne (Joyce) Vice. Mrs. Longbottom was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Stanley Vice and Ray Vice. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in a private burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
LONGBOTTOM, Joseph T.
February 5, 1920- December 24, 2005
Beloved husband of 57 years of Gladys E. Longbottom nee Vice; devoted father of Dennis Carol Longbottom, Karen Longbottom, Patrice Dale Lehmann, and Mark Longbottom; Dear grandfather of Joe Longbottom, Jaime Andy Sterwerf, Michele Travis Williams, Sara Mullins, Kevin Mullins, Ashley Lehmann and Amanda Lehmann and great-grandfather of Tyler and Brian Williams. Loving brother of Leo Longbottom, Woodrow Laura Longbottom, Mary Schleyer, Helen Rodgers and the late Thomas, Lawrence, and John Longbottom. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. February 5, 1920 to December 24, 2005, age 85. Residence Colerain Twp. Fifty nine year member of DAV Chapter 115, also member of VFW Post 15036, American Legion, Galion, Ohio and Boy Scouts of America serving as Scout Master Troup 603 Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
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Ashley, thanks for sharing with Maddux the info on great grandma and great grandpa Longbottom. The picture taken of my mom with him was the last time she was awake. I will always think how blessed she was to get to meet Maddux. Looking forward to him learning all about great gma and gpa Lehmann.
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