Gordon Emmons is 90!

Gordon Emmons is 90!

Husband, Dad & Great-Grandpa with pride,

Gordon tackles challenges in stride. Home from World War ll Navy ship bows, He joined Joyce at the altar to share their vows. Three children had they to raise, Giving fodder for ponder all these days. Rising at Dawn, no time to waste,

"projects to do - let's make haste." An artist

extraordinaire, He executes all with genius flair. Bejeweled trees with lights aglow, In oak frames, to progeny he does bestow. Each of us hangs our tree with pride, As Christmas delivers Birth's joyous tide. Gordon's hosta-tiered garden rocks, See hostas smile back; hang on to your socks! With care he tends each hosta sprout,

His talent master gardeners are sure to tout.

He combines leaves to invent new breeds,

Sharing with family and friends to landscape their needs. Gordon feeds and houses song birds, Who vie for his yard and dine in herds.

The Emmons backyard many memories harbors,

Celebrations and family photos under the

arbors. His style is gourmet when it's time to cook. Want to get hungry? Just take a look!

Especially after crappie fishing in jon boat, Over his bounty he will gloat. Friends want to gobble them up, As soon as cleaned for nightly sup.

His work at lakehome - labor extreme, He's up to the job - living his dream. Building deck

foot-by-foot with Larry, At the edge to tarry is scary. Missouri friends love his visits, as he does theirs, Sparkling talk from fish to world

affairs. God-fearing man, Scriptures his soul feeds, While congregations enjoy his many

good deeds. With Joyce at his side, all things are possible. They fit together like pieces in life's puzzle. We are proud to boast Joyce and Gordon on our Decree, And hope to carry on with same strength of energy. They've shown us that life is flirting fountains; To reach our dreams, might need to move mountains. Now wed nigh onto seven decades, Family and friends shower love accolades. Through Gordon and Joyce our family is glued, Affirming the legacy of love they've accrued.

(Written by Julie Emmons)

Happy Birthday! - Love, Your family