Today would've been my parents 70th anniversary. It was 10 years ago that we met in Worland for the last time as parents and kids. As I look around at the world today, I realize that we were fortunate to have parents that loved and supported each other. Since I wasn't born until 1952 I missed all the situations that new marriages go through. I find that I think more and more about what good parents they were. They were positive about life, they didn't criticize each other and they loved each other. They were not perfect, but they dealt with life's situations the way we all should: deal with it and move on. I like to think that I came from good stock. Yes, they could've blamed other things for their life, but they didn't. They realized that life is full of choices and consequences. They learned as they went.
They were married at the Newcomer Ranch on Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Wy. Dad wouldn't get married until he had a job to help support his new wife. He taught school in Burns, Wy teaching veterans about ranching and farming. I think he said he signed a contract for $4500 /year. He and mom then moved to Lander, Wy where he taught school. After Lander, they moved to the ranch in Banner, Wy to help his dad (Edwin Vance Newcomer, Sr) while dad's younger brother Earl was serving in the Army. Following this, dad started working for the Federal Land Bank in Buffalo, and that's where we lived when I was born.
Mom and Dad provided a wonderful home, opportunities to learn and work, and taught me to serve others.
To them I say, Happy 70th Anniversary!!! Thank you for setting a wonderful example. We love you and miss you.
Fred M Newcomer
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