Mom was the daughter of Robert Gilruth and Mary Byron. Mom married Dad, Michael Gallagher, Dec. 4, 1918 St. Francis Xavier Church in Missoula Co, Missoula, MT.
They had 12 children, one son died 3 days old and one son was killed WWII. They homesteaded in Charlo, Montana from the time of their marriage until about 1940 when Mom inherited some money and bought a house in Butte, Montana. I was the 12th child and born there in Butte, Montana in 1944. Then in about 1945 we moved to the Ballard area in Seattle, Wa.
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1910 Missoula census, Mary Gilruth, widow, age 32
Helen dtr age 8,
Jeanie dtr. age 6,
Robert, son age 4.
"Mother"
She gave me life and in her arms she pressed me to her breast; she nourished me with mother's milk so I would have the best. She soothed me with sweet lullabies and rocked me off to sleep then tucked me snugly in my crib with prayers that God would keep. She coaxed me on to my first step, applauding my success; then when I fell she eased my hurt with care and tenderness. First day of school she walked with me and softly calmed my fears; she guided me throughout my teens and often dried my tears. With words so wise she taught me well, correcting me when wrong; with love she molded me to be responsible and strong. Through all of this she cleaned and cooked, she canned and baked and sewed; her precious hands were never still, she trod a busy road. When my time came to leave the nest, she smiled through tearful eye, then gently nudged me to the edge, assured me I could fly. When my kids came I turned to her, and her advice I heeded. She never tried to interfere, but she was there when needed. One mournful day I said goodbye amid a somber haze, but death could not destroy her love; it will endure always. Of all the angels in God's realm, she glows above the rest. Someday I know that she once more will fold me to her breast.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM!
They had 12 children, one son died 3 days old and one son was killed WWII. They homesteaded in Charlo, Montana from the time of their marriage until about 1940 when Mom inherited some money and bought a house in Butte, Montana. I was the 12th child and born there in Butte, Montana in 1944. Then in about 1945 we moved to the Ballard area in Seattle, Wa.
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1910 Missoula census, Mary Gilruth, widow, age 32
Helen dtr age 8,
Jeanie dtr. age 6,
Robert, son age 4.
"Mother"
She gave me life and in her arms she pressed me to her breast; she nourished me with mother's milk so I would have the best. She soothed me with sweet lullabies and rocked me off to sleep then tucked me snugly in my crib with prayers that God would keep. She coaxed me on to my first step, applauding my success; then when I fell she eased my hurt with care and tenderness. First day of school she walked with me and softly calmed my fears; she guided me throughout my teens and often dried my tears. With words so wise she taught me well, correcting me when wrong; with love she molded me to be responsible and strong. Through all of this she cleaned and cooked, she canned and baked and sewed; her precious hands were never still, she trod a busy road. When my time came to leave the nest, she smiled through tearful eye, then gently nudged me to the edge, assured me I could fly. When my kids came I turned to her, and her advice I heeded. She never tried to interfere, but she was there when needed. One mournful day I said goodbye amid a somber haze, but death could not destroy her love; it will endure always. Of all the angels in God's realm, she glows above the rest. Someday I know that she once more will fold me to her breast.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM!
Mom was the daughter of Robert Gilruth and Mary Byron. Mom married Dad, Michael Gallagher, Dec. 4, 1918 St. Francis Xavier Church in Missoula Co, Missoula, MT.
They had 12 children, one son died 3 days old and one son was killed WWII. They homesteaded in Charlo, Montana from the time of their marriage until about 1940 when Mom inherited some money and bought a house in Butte, Montana. I was the 12th child and born there in Butte, Montana in 1944. Then in about 1945 we moved to the Ballard area in Seattle, Wa.
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1910 Missoula census, Mary Gilruth, widow, age 32
Helen dtr age 8,
Jeanie dtr. age 6,
Robert, son age 4.
"Mother"
She gave me life and in her arms she pressed me to her breast; she nourished me with mother's milk so I would have the best. She soothed me with sweet lullabies and rocked me off to sleep then tucked me snugly in my crib with prayers that God would keep. She coaxed me on to my first step, applauding my success; then when I fell she eased my hurt with care and tenderness. First day of school she walked with me and softly calmed my fears; she guided me throughout my teens and often dried my tears. With words so wise she taught me well, correcting me when wrong; with love she molded me to be responsible and strong. Through all of this she cleaned and cooked, she canned and baked and sewed; her precious hands were never still, she trod a busy road. When my time came to leave the nest, she smiled through tearful eye, then gently nudged me to the edge, assured me I could fly. When my kids came I turned to her, and her advice I heeded. She never tried to interfere, but she was there when needed. One mournful day I said goodbye amid a somber haze, but death could not destroy her love; it will endure always. Of all the angels in God's realm, she glows above the rest. Someday I know that she once more will fold me to her breast.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM!
They had 12 children, one son died 3 days old and one son was killed WWII. They homesteaded in Charlo, Montana from the time of their marriage until about 1940 when Mom inherited some money and bought a house in Butte, Montana. I was the 12th child and born there in Butte, Montana in 1944. Then in about 1945 we moved to the Ballard area in Seattle, Wa.
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1910 Missoula census, Mary Gilruth, widow, age 32
Helen dtr age 8,
Jeanie dtr. age 6,
Robert, son age 4.
"Mother"
She gave me life and in her arms she pressed me to her breast; she nourished me with mother's milk so I would have the best. She soothed me with sweet lullabies and rocked me off to sleep then tucked me snugly in my crib with prayers that God would keep. She coaxed me on to my first step, applauding my success; then when I fell she eased my hurt with care and tenderness. First day of school she walked with me and softly calmed my fears; she guided me throughout my teens and often dried my tears. With words so wise she taught me well, correcting me when wrong; with love she molded me to be responsible and strong. Through all of this she cleaned and cooked, she canned and baked and sewed; her precious hands were never still, she trod a busy road. When my time came to leave the nest, she smiled through tearful eye, then gently nudged me to the edge, assured me I could fly. When my kids came I turned to her, and her advice I heeded. She never tried to interfere, but she was there when needed. One mournful day I said goodbye amid a somber haze, but death could not destroy her love; it will endure always. Of all the angels in God's realm, she glows above the rest. Someday I know that she once more will fold me to her breast.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, MOM!
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