IN MEMORY DECEMBER 7TH

 

In memory of my mother

Marie Knoll Varga

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, died in Brownfield, Texas - December 7, 2009.

She was a brilliant, extraordinary woman - who was often my savior.

She was my anchor in a sea of chaos.

Always guiding me in the right direction.

My very favorite photo, taken in Red River, New Mexico - before she was married. She lived with relatives who owned a resort there high in the mountains. The happiest years of her life.

She was a superb horsewoman, and often went riding up far above timberline.

Later with my father John, before they were married. Photo taken in Atlantic City, NJ.

I've previously shown all these photos, but I want to share them again. She always looked fantastic.

Wearing a genuine Miss Universe dress, previously owned by one of my glamorous showbiz cousins.

Once she dyed her hair chestnut brown, just to look different. BTW, She was an extraordinary pianist and my first music teacher.

This is typical of how she often looked.

Gypsy attire (I took this candid, unexpected photo)

In Reno, Nevada

One of my favorites. I was 20, she was 45.

I was truly blessed having such a special mother. 

I miss her immensely.

Jon, sustained with memories