2013-04-12 David Palmer retires from the Tabernacle Choir

After 17 years in the Tabernacle Choir Dave is retiring after the upcoming Choir tour. Elizabeth gave him a retirement party at their condo downtown catered by her brother, Joe Morley. We sat with Sabins, Throndsens, Cullimores and McConkies and enjoyed the music of the Palmer's son and his friends.

2013-04-13 Fred Ohrn passed away

Fred was a faithful supporter when I was scoutmaster in New Canaan. On one scout camp he set up a giant rain tarp so that we could be out of the weather. Frederic Axel Ohrn of New Canaan passed away on Saturday, April 13, of cardiac arrest at the age of 70. Fred or Freddie, as he was known to friends and family, was born Jan. 6, 1943, in Darien to Axel and Linnea Mattsson Ohrn, both émigrés who came to Connecticut from Sweden in the 1920’s. Fred spent his youth in Darien and graduated from Darien High School. He attended Brigham Young University and Syracuse University, where he competed as a member of the varsity crew team, before graduating from New York University in real estate and finance. After graduation, he began his career in advertising in New York City. Some years later, he discovered his true calling in the real estate industry. After working for a number of commercial real estate firms and becoming an industry expert, he formed his own real estate company, Ohrn & Company LLC, which he owned and operated for more than 30 years. Fred proudly helped develop many local areas in the greater New York City area, specializing in shopping centers and modular housing. As a true entrepreneur, he went on to found several other successful businesses. At the age of 28, while a resident of New York City, Fred met his true love, the beautiful Lynne Leonard. It was love at first sight and on May 26, 1972, he was married for time and all eternity to Lynne in the Salt Lake City Mormon Temple. He and Lynne had a long and successful partnership, both as husband and wife and as business partners. Together they founded local real estate company, Lynne Leonard Realty. Fred was the proud father of four children and grandfather of 11, all of whom remember him as a kind and devoted father. He maintained close ties to his large extended family and remained a devoted son. He described his father, Axel, as his best friend until his death at the age of 98. The two most important things in Fred’s life were his family and his service in the church. As a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fred was always active in church service, both in official positions and callings, and also performing many acts of personal kindness and service to others. He spent many years as a teacher of children in the church. He served as a volunteer, with his wife, in the New York City Temple since its opening in 2004, every week. He was also active in missionary work, serving most recently as a New Canaan Ward missionary. Fred had great love for the all living things. This was apparent through his devotion to his inseparable companion of 17 years, Lickety, a golden retriever. He loved the outdoors and was always enamored of the sea. He spent his entire life boating on the Long Island Sound. In 2000, his passion for boating became part of his business, as he became the owner and operator of Eagle’s Landing Marina in Bridgeport. In recent years, he developed a passion for aquaculture. Fred was beloved by his friends and family for his kindness and openness to all people he met. He was always cheerful, always learning and improving himself, and always looking for people to help. He will be greatly missed. Fred is survived by his wife, Lynne Leonard Ohrn of New Canaan; his daughters, Amanda Ohrn Cunningham (son-in-law Robert) of San Diego, Calif., and Melinda Ohrn Radmacher (son-in-law Matthew) of Sacramento, Calif.; his sons, Winston Porter Ohrn (daughter-in-law Lisa) of Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Alexis Edward Ohrn of New York City; his sister, Barbara Ohrn Taylor Moirez (Guy) of Darien; and 11 adoring and adored grandchildren. A viewing will be held Sunday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road in Darien. Funeral services will be held Monday April 22, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel, 682 South Ave., New Canaan. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral at Spring Grove Cemetery, 41 Hecker Ave., Darien. Following the interment, a luncheon will be served at the LDS Chapel in New Canaan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund by accessing the donations website at give.lds.org/missionary, then clicking the “Donate to the Missionary Fund” link at the bottom of the page. Read more: http://www.ncadvertiser.com/21181/obituary-frederic-ohrn-70-resident-founded-real-estate-companies/#ixzz2QwL0HgiZ

2013-03-15 Liam Hans Egbert

Michelle went into labor 3 weeks early - she prayed herself into labor when the OB ultrasound suggested too much fluid putting pressure on the baby. She remembered Natalie and Brian's experience with Grant. We started driving as soon as we heard she was in labor. Liam was delivered by C-section as expected but had difficulty inflating his lungs. He spent the first two days in the NICU. Liam was 18 inches long and weighted 6 pounds. Michelle did well, but her fifth C-section is a major trauma. She's recovering well. Grandma orchestrated Liam's first bath with many helpers. We spent a week assisting in child care and driving children to school and other activities.

2013-03-27 Thomas received his mission call

Thomas invited us over to the Fords for the opening of his mission call. He will serve in the Tokyo South mission entering the missionary training center August 7, 2013. Many of his friends from East HS have or will soon receive their mission calls as well. Opening the call was an exciting and moving experience for us all. Japan was a surprise for us all. We took this photo a few months before Thomas turned 18. Little did we know that within a year he would be serving a mission. Liam Hans Egbert, our youngest grandson, was born March 15, 2013 in Colorado Springs. Our oldest grandson leaves for Japan when our youngest is 3 months old.

2013-03-05 Newport Coast with the Heath family

Natalie and Brian joined us at the Newport Coast Marriott for a couple of nights. We had wonderful weather for a couple of days and we enjoyed the pool and the sport court. On the putting green Ava missed a ball and hit Elsa in the nose with her putter. It could've been worse. We went out to dinner in Laguna Beach with Brian and Natalie, leaving the Heath girls to tend Anders and watch a movie.

2013-02-28 Golfing with the Seals

We golfed at Indian Wells GC in Palm Springs with Greg and Suzanne Seal, but starting in the afternoon didn't allow us to finish the full 18 holes which was fine with Paula. Paula hit a line drive shot that beaned Suzanne in the back of her neck. Suzanne was in a sand bunker in front of Paula but way right of her. Paula shanked her shot and clunked Suzanne. We got some ice and Suzanne finished the round but had a stiff neck for the rest of our stay with them. The golf course was beautiful - doesn't look much like a desert.

2013-03-03 Church with Lindsay Starr and her new husband

While we vacationed with the Seals we met up with Lindsay Starr and her new husband Blaine Hendricksen for dinner at Pacifica, a trendy restaurant in the El Paseo district of Palm Desert, followed by dessert at their home in Rancho Mirage at 13 Stephen Terrace. They met and married a year ago - Lindsay's nephew is married to Blaine's daughter - after losing their spouses to cancer. Paula spent the next morning shopping with Lindsay while I played golf with the Seals. We met them prior to church in Palm Springs, in the ward where Blaine was bishop until sometime last year.