This picture of Leora Ruth Rollins was taken probably around 1909 when she was 9 or 10. Her hair was red. I can't help but notice the beautiful lace work on her dress - and how nicely starched it was. "Ruth" was born and raised on her parents ranch in Rye Valley, Oregon. She was my grandmother, my mentor and a dear friend.
During my growing up years I got to spend many weeks on the ranch she and Grandpa Rex had in Union and in La Grande, Or. freshman year in college (Eastern Oregon College) I lived with them. Grandma would often show me pictures and talk lovingly of her growing up years in Rye Valley - especially of the riding of horses.
