Patiently Waiting

As we have read here, Lou joined the Navy in October of 1942 - which was Leona's senior year in high school. Given the length of their courtship and the fact that they were crazy about each other, there wasn't much question that they would be married, it was just a matter of when. So when Lou went off to Boot Camp, Leona enjoyed the activities of her last year in high school.

Page from Leona's high school yearbook - Senior Year

She sang with the Centennial High School Singers, and was a member of the elite Cecilian Choir.

Leona and Lou's brother, Chuck, dressed alike for the
senior class"Kids Day"


Leona - Chuck
May, 1943

Family helped fill the time while Lou was gone.

Leona - Charlotte

Eldon (Lou's brother) and Leona

But mostly I imagine she spent a lot of time writing letters, looking forward to the day they'd be together again, and wondering what their future looked like. And as we know now, that future was well worth the wait!