Family
What was Gram's maiden name? (Her last name before Sturrus.)
Gram's maiden name was VanderJagt.
Who cuts Gram's hair?
Ray cuts Gram's hair.
What kind of building was Gram born in?
Her home.
Who was elected president in 1928?
Herbert Hoover was elected president in 1928!
What is Gram's favorite color?
Gram's favorite color is aqua!
The cottage is on Big Whitefish Lake!
How old was Gram when she got married?
Gram was 19 when she got married.
Raw potatoes!
Which one of Gram's children burned down a field? (Do NOT try that at home!)
It was Uncle T! Who else would have done that?
How much did a Ford Model A cost in 1928?
It cost $325! That is about $5,700 in today's money!
What is Gram's favorite place to spend time during the summer?
What is the cottage's address?
The cottage's address is 1955 Lake St; Pierson, MI, 49339
What were the names of Gram's parents?
Gram's parents were Laura and John.
How old was Gram when she had her first child? (Aunt Char)
Gram was 21 when she had Aunt Char.
Which of Gram's children graffitied the neighbor's garage?
Uncle T and Uncle Jim!
This item was first baked and sold in Missouri in 1928 and is now in almost every home in America.
It was sliced bread!
What is Gram's favorite candy?
Gram's favorite candy is licorice!
How did Gram get to her wedding?
She walked!
Where was Gram's first job?
At Michigan Lithography.
Who was travelling with Gram when she almost missed her 80th birthday?
It was Norma!
This curly-haired actress was born in 1928.
It was Shirley Temple!
How many great-grandchildren does Gram have?
Gram has 20.5 great-grandchildren. (0.5 is in Jen's belly!)
What was one of the main reasons why Grandma and Grandpa decided to tear down/rebuild the cottage?
TO GET RID OF THEM MICE!!!
What kind of shop did grandma and grandpa live above when they were first married?
They lived above a funeral home.
What did Grandpa give Grandma on her birthday in the hospital when Uncle Jim was 4 days old?
A chocolate malt and a roll of life saver mints.
What is the name of the Sturrus family's first dog? (It's not queenie.)
It's Pinkey, the Boston Terrier!
This life-saving drug (that many of you have taken) was discovered on September 28, 1928 by Alexander Fleming.
It was Penicillin.
What is Gram's favorite song?
Black Bell - Carpenter
What year did Grandma and Grandpa buy the cottage?
They bought the cottage in 1981! That was 43 years ago!
How does Gram wear her socks at night?
She wears them folded in half, just on her toes.