Martha Lou Trail

Martha and Reo were the first to welcome us to our neighborhood when we first moved here from California in 2005.
They were in Washington DC with family at the time so she left a note in our mailbox letting us know she would have us over for tea or coffee when they returned. Through the years we had many visits together in their lovely home. And we were always invited over to see her spectacular flower garden when it was in bloom. Martha and I enjoyed many phone conversations in which we...

My heart and prayers are with you. My mom, Gertrud, worked for Mrs. Trail and always spoke so highly of her and the family. I think I may have seen pictures of a wedding, I think for Cathleen. Mom adored you all! May God Bless you all and may you feel the comfort of angels surrounding you!

It's been a long time since I met Mrs. Trail, as a friend of her daughter Cathleen. But I remember hearing about both her parents from her frequently. Reading about her life brings back memories of Cathleen's bemused stories - she always seemed so taken with both of her parents, and their adventures. Reading about Mrs. Trail, and remembering the stories of Cathleen's dad, I can see why. And what a perfect photo to match the sense of fun, independence, and adventure that comes through this...