Don and Norma’s Lives and Legacy
Norma Jean Griffin born in Albion, Michigan
July 14, 1929
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Norma age 2
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Lucille and Howard Griffin and Norma (age 4) circa 1933
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Norma Jean with cousins
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Norma Jean age 10
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Norma – High School Freshman meets Don at a party….LOVE!
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Millington High School Cheerleaders (Norma 3rd from left)
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Left to right: Lucille, Norma Jean and Bill Throop (stepfather)
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Norma’s Graduation picture from Millington High School – 1947
Donald Paul Gee born in Otter Lake, Michigan
September 1, 1928
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Here is “Donnie” at age 4
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Don said he was “horse crazy” as a boy.
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Don practically lived in the lake.
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Don with his sister, Jeanne
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Otter Lake High School Basketball team. 1945-46
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Football with lifetime friend Doug Heusted (left)
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(father) Len Gee, Don, and (mother) Mabel on a hunting trip.
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Don’s graduation picture from Otter Lake High School – 1946
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High school sweethearts
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Millington Prom – 1947
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Marriage at Millington Methodist Church – January 31, 1948
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“You may kiss the bride.”
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Greeting guests at the reception.
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In reception line (their backs) Ethel and Henry Van Wagnen
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Norma keeping a close eye on this.
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Gifts for the bride and groom.
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Off to start their life together that would last over 68 years.