Don and Norma’s Lives and Legacy
Norma Jean Griffin born in Albion, Michigan
July 14, 1929

Norma age 2

Lucille and Howard Griffin and Norma (age 4) circa 1933

Norma Jean with cousins

Norma Jean age 10

Norma – High School Freshman meets Don at a party….LOVE!

Millington High School Cheerleaders (Norma 3rd from left)

Left to right: Lucille, Norma Jean and Bill Throop (stepfather)

Norma’s Graduation picture from Millington High School – 1947
Donald Paul Gee born in Otter Lake, Michigan
September 1, 1928

Here is “Donnie” at age 4

Don said he was “horse crazy” as a boy.

Don practically lived in the lake.

Don with his sister, Jeanne

Otter Lake High School Basketball team. 1945-46

Football with lifetime friend Doug Heusted (left)

(father) Len Gee, Don, and (mother) Mabel on a hunting trip.

Don’s graduation picture from Otter Lake High School – 1946

High school sweethearts

Millington Prom – 1947

Marriage at Millington Methodist Church – January 31, 1948

“You may kiss the bride.”

Greeting guests at the reception.

In reception line (their backs) Ethel and Henry Van Wagnen

Norma keeping a close eye on this.

Gifts for the bride and groom.

Off to start their life together that would last over 68 years.