Wednesday, March 25, 2009

John Kurtz


John Kurtz
Originally uploaded by apswartz.
Uncle John was quite the man! He was short but strong. He took risks, even to the point of riding a minibike! He was a constant reminder of the 50's tough guy.

But he also loved his family: his wife (Rhoda), his children and grandchildren.

He lost his legs to diabetes, but I will always remember his brave approach to life as he learned to walk with his artificial legs. He never let his illness defeat him!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Joe Yates


Joe Yates
Originally uploaded by apswartz.
This is my father-in-law, Joseph Clair Yates. While he is not a Swartz, his daughter married one! ;-)

I always loved Dad Joe's sense of style which really comes out in this old photo.