Saturday, January 17, 2009

Happy Late Birthday Grandma

I know this is three/four days late but I wanted to brag about my Great Grandma Clifton! Mary Tams was born on January 14, 1909 in her mother's kitchen in Willard UT. She is one of the youngest of 14 children (one father who was married twice). She was a teacher in a 1 room schoolhouse until she met George Clifton. He was a bank teller and they were married shortly after. Together they opened 3 clothing shops in UT. One is still open today in downtown Ogden. The store, Cliftons is run by 2 of her 4 daughters.

Grandma still lives in the home she raised her girls in, and enjoys visiting her daughter's homes to see her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Happy late 100th birthday Grandma! We both love you and wish you luck and health in the year to come!

2 comments:

missy d said...

how cute is she!!! that is awesome she is still living in her home. what an incredible woman!

Paulette said...

Wonderful tribute, Jill!