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Status of Art Grebe

Debbie Hodges sent over this information about the status and contact information of Art Grebe.  

"As many of you know Art has had a difficult summer – in and out of Navy Hospital 4 times with low blood pressure, high blood sugar count, and infections.  This last stay lasted a week.  Yesterday (Wed) Navy hospital got him full of antibiotics, insulin as needed, pain pills and sent him back to Consulate Health Care where he is in the rehab wing.  This is his second trip to rehab.  They will work with him to strengthen his arms, legs and torso so he can go home.  He still has a lot of pain in his back.  He has received 2 of 3 lumbar epidural injections in his back (a week apart) – the 3^rd shot was delayed by his week stay at Navy Hospital.  This is the first step in pain management to see if they can reduce his debilitating back pain. He got settled at Consulate Health Care yesterday (Wed 9/2).  He is in the same room and bed he was in prior to his last trip to Navy Hospital:

 

CONSULATE HEALTH CARE

235 Airport Road

Pensacola, FL 32505

 

Room #604

Art’s direct phone # (850) 857-5350

 

Phone number to Consulate: (850) 857-5200

 

He enjoys hearing from family and friends by phone.  He keeps a list of everyone who calls. If he does not answer, he is probably in rehab, so please try again later.  When Art’s status or location changes, I’ll send an email to you.

Tammy and John's Atlanta Trip

Click Here to see the rest of the photos from their Atlanta Trip

New Colorado Cousin

Samantha Anne Muenzenmayer

CONGRATS!!!!!

Michael and Stacy's Email: mike.muenzenmayer@gmail.com

Memorial Day 2009

Nana and her first husband Louis Levy killed July 4th 1944, WWII. 

I remember after mass on some Sunday’s going to visit “Aunt Teddy,”  Louie’s mother.  They had a special relationship. 

Everyone have a fun and safe Memorial Weekend.

Doug Hodge

New-Old Pictures

I had a few pictures that I promised to get to Craig lee and thought that everyone might appreciate them.  Most of these are from the Debbie Hodges collection.

 

 

John WINS at the Pinewood Derby

Here is John showing off his first place trophy in Tigers and third place overall trophy for the pack at our Pinewood Derby. We used our car from last year, modifying it slightly to make it heavier so it could win this year. We worked on a new one for this year, but so many of our tools are still packed away, it was easier to just go with the one we had. At least we have a head start for next year.

 

Tammy

Thoghts on One Year Later

John Wayne defined courage as "being scared as hell but saddling up anyway."  Greg and I would agree with that definition. He bravely went through a horrible, heartbreaking battle. Greg wanted to live and he fought to the very last breath. As many of you know, not only did he get to see his beloved FSU team play again, he went out to the dove field not once more - but twice. He relished life and lived it to the fullest. Only death could stop him. How I wish we could have beat that cancer.

Today, October 30th marks a year now since he was forced to leave us. To say he is missed would be a gross understatement. But his presence is felt through uncanny coincidences and small miracles that even his son John recognizes as "Daddy must have done that!" A perfect first snowfall, "Danger Zone" (his favorite song of all time)  played by the FSU marching band at his first game and the kitten John wanted so desperately who literally dropped into our lives. One that happens to snore and has a furry smile on his belly.  These are just a few of the sweet occurrences that I do believe Greg sends our way.

Our lives are nothing like what he left us with. John and I live in different times altogether. We will return home to Pensacola next year and resume where we left off. It was good for me to take advantage of the job opportunity in Georgia even though I got laid off again. Being in a different city and a different house is helping me to catch my breath after everything that happened last year.

Greg's memorial park was put on hold for economical reasons by the city.  I have been assured it will happen. The city is awaiting a final check from FEMA which will free up the funds to build the infrastructure. This park is a promise to Greg that I will keep.

 Nana Grebe taught me the meaning of "unconditional love" and  I learned  "compassion and love" from Greg.  This wonderful family Greg was blessed with exemplifies both. He truly felt this  love and relied on it. I am honored to be a part of it.           

My favorite thought on Greg came in a card of condolence. "I know Greg had a lot of friends but he always made me feel like I was his best friend"   What a privilege to have known and be loved by him.

-Tammy

Greg and George Hodges

Picture taken on Pensacola Beach; Aug. 1995

Today, Thursday October 30th, will be one year since Greg Hodges passed away. 

"We have memories of all the happy times we spent together
and that should put a smile on your face today."

                                       
              -Doug Hodges

Pictures from Fall Yuma Trip

Here are three links to the Yuma pictures Adam uploaded to Picasa:

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George Downey Hodges 1928 - 2008

GEORGE DOWNEY HODGES

San Bernardino, Calif. 1928 - 2008
Born in Yuma, Arizona, Geroge graduated from San Bernardino High School, and earned a degree in civil engineering from UC Berkeley. He served in the US Air Force and subsequently worked for Matich Bros. and TRW, from where he retired. George lived in Grand Terrace for over 35 years, with his wife, Christeene, and their eight children: Dorothy, Adrienne, Trisha, Peter, Mary, Erin, Joanna and Sarah. He is also survived by his siblings, Dr. Frederick Hodges and Victoria Muenzenmayer, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A Mass in his honor will be held in the chapel at the Jerry L. Pettis Veteran's Memorial Hospital on Fri., O ct. 3rd at 11 A.M., 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA. A second service will be held Sat., Oct. 4th at 10 A.M. at the River Christian Reformed Church, 459 E. Highland Ave., Redlands.In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to "SBDO Comm. Scholarship Assoc. SBHS '46 Class Pooled Acct., 377 N. "F" St., San Bdno. CA 92406".

The San Bernardino County Sun

George Hodges

It is with sadness to let you know that our dear cousin George Hodges passed away yesterday (Tuesday) at 2:30pm in a Hospice facility near his home.  His sister, Vicki Muenzenmayer and brother Fred Hodges were with him.  As you might know, George had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during the summer.  He will be cremated and a memorial service will be announced later. 

 We will all surely miss George, his smile and his humor. 

Can you guess who these people are?

Ed Kiem's Funeral

Ken Hodges' father-in-law and Debbie Hodges' Father, passed away on August 8th, 2008

Captain Edwin L. Kiem, United States Navy, Retired

Captain Edwin L Kiem, USN Retired, died September 8, 2008 in Orange Park, Fla. following a lengthy illness. He was 91. Born in Brooklyn, New York, August 1917, he spent most of his growing-up years in northern New Jersey. Ed graduated from Milburn, (NJ) High School with honors. After attending Worcester, (Mass.) Polytechnic Institute for two years, he joined the Navy in 1937, qualifying for initial flight training at NAS Squantum, Mass. He went on to complete his flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1938.

t was in the Pensacola Florida sun, that Ed Kiem found his bride, Harriet McIlwain Tompkins. From that time forward, he became a “Native Floridian.”

His character was developed in the tough depression years serving him well as a member of the “Greatest Generation.” Throughout WWII he served as a naval aviator with VP-11 flying the PBY-5 Catalina and with VD-3 flying the PB4Y-1 Liberator in combat operations in the South Pacific. Promoted to Commander shortly after the end of WWII, he enjoyed a remarkably successful career that included five tours as Commanding Officer. Much of his career focused on development and deployment of aerial photography. As Commanding Officer, Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron-62, he flew the supersonic F8U-1P Crusader and proudly wore his 1000mph pin. Captain Kiem retired from the Navy in 1963.

Following military retirement he was employed by Rockwell Aeronautics in Columbus, Ohio, designing the RA-5 Vigilante aircraft. Captain Kiem later returned with his family to Pensacola, Fla. where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Math Education at the University of West Florida. For six years he was a math teacher at Warrington Junior High School before his final retirement in Beach Haven, Warrington, Florida. He enjoyed extensive travel and golf plus volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America and the National Naval Aviation Museum.

His wife, Harriet, predeceased Captain Kiem in 1996.

Ed Kiem is survived by his sister Elizabeth Zezula of Point Pleasant, N.J., five children: Robert Kiem (Anne) of Orange Park, Fla., Betty Herndon (Dave) of Greenville, S. Car., Linda Nolte (Pat) of Springfield, Va., Michael Kiem (Jane) of Orlando, Fla., and Deborah Hodges (Ken) of Tallahassee, Fla. He was most proud of his twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.

Visitation at the Navy Chapel, NAS Pensacola, Fla., is set for 9:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Military honors will be rendered before interment in Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.

In lieu of flowers the Kiem family requests you consider a donation in his honor to the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 3104, 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola, Fla., 32508-3104 or through www.navalaviationfoundation.org.

Yuma Trip 2008

The trip to Yuma for shooting dove and eating fantastic Mexican food was another success.
Here are a few of the highlights.
Yuma 2008 Pictures

Vacation in Anna Maria

Hey folks!  We are still alive down here in Central Florida.  Here are a few Pictures from our July beach trip to Anna Maria Island, FL.  Trevor was a few days shy of his 6th birthday and Sydney was about 11 months old.  Steph is still 28.
-Adam

Tommy Hodges

This picture of Tommy was posted up on "Our Geng Family Blog."

"This is Killeen's dad. Today is his 67th birthday. This is one of the favorite recent pictures of him. He's smiling, something he rarely does anymore. We have been loosing him to dementia for the past several years. In this picture, I see my old Dad, the one who knew who I was. Here is to you, Dad. Happy Birthday, I love you.....K"

Killeen's Family Blog

Killeen Geng has a new family blog so you can check in on how her family is doing in San Diego. 

Killeen's Family Blog

Easton's First Hair Cut

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Easton William at Easter

Smiley Little Girl

Sydney is 6 months old now – getting bigger everyday.

And the park begins...(Greg's Memorial Park)

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"Not an exciting start, but it begins..they have installed a well and pump for the irrigation and planted a hedge along the back fence. We are on our way! I will keep you posted." -Tammy

Flickr Test - Look for an E-mail Soon

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Originally uploaded by hodgesgrebe9

This is just a test to see how easy it is to post stuff on the blog through flickr.  Surprisingly it is much easier than actually going though our blog service.  Look for an e-mail soon with the information on how to use flickr to upload your pictures and post them on the blog in minutes.

Building Papa's Dock

These photos were just found of the boys building the new dock for Papa. They have been posted in a photo album on the left side bar.

Christmas in Orlando

Adam and Stephanie's kids, Trevor and Sydney, look like they had a great Christmas. 

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