The Dash

By ccvincent

  • BORN

    Maple Marie Ramsey born in Tulia, Texas. First born daughter of Grace and Kenneth Ramsey.

  • CHICAGO

    In order for her Dad to drive through Chicago, Maple lays in the back of a hearse pretending she's a corpse, so her Dad could turn on the lights and drive straight through town.

  • COLLEGE

    Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Home Ecnonomics/Education

  • WEDDING BELLS

    Maple marries Robert (Bob) Cowan, long time family friend and older brother of Maple's best friend.

  • COZETTE 'COZY'

    Cozy is born. First daughter. Born a 'blue baby' and was very ill until she died at 2.

  • ROBERTA

    Roberta Marie is born. #2

  • LAURA

    Laura Ann is born #3

  • SUSAN

    Susan Birdie is born. #4

  • CLAUDIA

    Claudia Lee is born. #5

  • TEACHER OF THE YEAR

    Recognized by the Northeast Distrist in San Antonio for her outstanding contributions as teacher at all grade levels.

  • RETIRES

    Retires from teaching -- 25 years in the field.

  • KITCHENS OF SERENDIP

    Tired of doing nothing (retirement), Maple starts her own business making jellies, breads and other yummy goodies.

  • PARKINSON

    Diagnosed with early stages of Parkinsons Disease

  • DIES

    Maple loses her battle with Parkinsons Disease --- early Christmas morning. The dates on the tombstone are nothing compared to the dash that connects the two.