It just came to me today how to do something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time. For Christmas several years ago, Melanie made copies of letters my paternal grandparents, Dewain Silvester and Zola Rudd Silvester, wrote while my grandfather was away during World War II. These letters encompass the time when my father, Richard Dewain Silvester, was born. I’ve wanted to type these letters and share them with others. It’s been a bit of a daunting and overwhelming task, but if I break it down into a single letter per entry, I can work on it during quiet times around my home.
Please excuse my typographical errors and my legibility errors (some of the photocopied handwriting is hard to read – I’m sure I’ll get better with practice). Also, if you have any additional stories of my grandparents that you’d like to share, please let me know. I would love photos, stories, experiences and more. These are two of my favorite people that I’ve ever known, and I want share their memories and experiences with others.
Some quick vitals:
Dewain Silvester, born 16 July 1921 in Rexburg, Idaho; married 3 April 1943, Riverside, California; died 10 October 2001 in Rexburg, Idaho.
Zola Rudd Silvester, born 5 August 1921 in Parker, Idaho; died 3 October 1995 in Ammon, Idaho
Richard Dewain Silvester, born 22 December 1944 in St. Anthony, Idaho; still living (hooray for my dad!)