Family
Mom’s death
Mary Gail Finnegan, a longtime resident of Lodi, passed away on February 3, 2018, at the age of 98. She was born Mary Gail Sheppard on April 7, 1919, in Wellsville, Ohio. Her father, Louis, was 27, and her mother, Gail, was 25. She married Edward Joseph Finnegan on September 11, 1943, in East Liverpool, … Read more
Jil’s Death
I spent the day she died with Jil. Throughout the day Jil was in control. I was the first to arrive. During the morning family and friends drifted in. Jil divided the day into three parts; before the poison (called medicine), poison till death, and after death. She decided who could be present at … Read more
Camila Born
Hello everyone. Carolyn gave birth to a 3 lb, 9 oz girl at 1:00 this afternoon. Baby and mom are doing well. No name will be chosen until Carolyn has some time with her. Because the baby was born at 30 weeks, she will remain in the hospital for at least a month. However, all … Read more
Sam Born
Welcome Baby Sam! We are thrilled to announce the birth of Samuel Finnegan Strauss! Born March 24, 2010 at 9:26am 6 lbs., 12 ounces 20.5 inches Mom, Dad and Sam are all happy, excited and healthy.
Carolyn Married Ian Janssen
Carolyn married Ian, a troubled fellow. The marriage never went well with Ian smoking increasing amounts of dope and withdrawing into childish behavior. They separated in July 2005.
Met Judith
I met Judith through an ad in the Bay Guardian. We talked on the phone, then met for a drink, and then had our first date at Pearl’s jazz club.
The Wrights
On many holidays and vacations Patty, Carolyn and I would visit her family in Anaheim. Her parents told endless stories of other family members and acquaintances. Many beers were drunk, football games watched, and fried chicken eaten. This picture is about 1988.