Wednesday, December 23, 2020
I remember so fondly both Verna and Delton from the beginning of my teaching at WLS (1975-2008) but especially in the early years, when Deborah (age 12 at first) baby-sat our boys. Although Delton and I had a rough & tumble relationship, he became a second father to me over the years. Given the "bigger than life" presence of Delton, one might tend to forget Verna or fall back on the TRADITIONAL woman behind the man. But for me Verna was a grounding presence in that whirlwind entry office where she managed to help me ground myself when I would go to the entry window like a whirling dervish. It was the Verna-Mavis team that helped me even more than my academic colleagues feel that I belonged. Behind the quiet exterior I discovered a warm caring human being with a sparkling human touch noticeable in her wry smile. So to you Verna, good-bye for now, & when you're reunited with Delton, give him a swift kick for me followed by a hug.
I love you both, Oz
