Dedication

Elaine M. Winton

This book is dedicated to my dear wife Elaine, who went to be with the Lord in February of 2024. Her enduring love, infectious smile, inspiration, encouragement, and support provided the drive for me to complete this story of my early life.

We loved and enjoyed sixty-two years of married life together, while raising three fantastic children. We were blessed with the addition of two daughters-in-law and a son-in-law, who presented us with seven grandchildren. They have been true blessings from our Lord.