The Ice Cream Social

       The long and winding road of weekend events for celebrating Adele's 85th year on this revolving globe of our's came to a climax on Hoen Ave. yesterday.  Here in Adele's backyard a host of people from church, the

 neighborhood, friends and family gathered to visit and remember the life and time of our good friend Adele Mortensen.  The tables were set, the cake was addressed, and the ice cream and toppings found their way to their

perspective resting places.  The women from church were first to arrive, and found a wonderfully shady spot under the trees.  Then came some family, followed by 

 neighbors, some close family friends, and then the suprise of the day, Bill and Marion Mortensen, from Oakland walked thru the gate and into the back yard.

       At the point that all were gathered around, Joyce and Margie, lit the cake, followed by a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday Adele, and then sliced and slowly had the

 grandkids walk each piece of the cake that had been provided by Jennifer McMurray, to each of the guests who so desired to participate in the downing of Birthday cake.

        After all this pomp and circumstance came to a conclusion, Joyce got up and went around and introduced everyone, and one by one they all got to tell their story

on how they knew Adele, and how long they had know her.  As I recall, one person, and don't ask me who, claimed 71 years of knowledge of knowing Adele here on Earth.  Some of the kids just said, all my life.

      Before I forget, anyone so inclined found their way into the ice cream and toppings, and settled into the enjoyment that comes with such pleasures.

      Later, as people slowly left the event, and gave their good-byes, we all knew that Adele had been given the accolades of her life, and we had all seen the joy and

companionship Adele had shared with each member of the crowd.  This is Steven, the wanderer and chronicler of Adele's weekend of mischief and mayhem, with family, friends, relatives and neighbors, Child, wishing many more years of contentment and satisfaction in Adele Mortensen's life.