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Les Spicer History

Les Spicer – my Dad

Some of you kids probably don’t know a whole lot about your great-grandpa, Les Spicer, except that he was an artist and was darned good at it. I think most of you have some of his paintings in your homes. But he also made some pretty neat cards. He was also quite a joker, as you’ll see in a minute.

Here are a couple he gave me that I think you’ll like, especially since it’s Christmastime still.

  • Through The Window, Christmas, 1993
  • The Art of Les Spicer
  • Cold Hands, Warm Heart (Christmas 1993, by Les Spicer)
Christmas Cards that Les Spicer created and gave us in 1994

I also still have the last birthday card he made for me.

  • Wow, I was getting up there!
  • Seems like a very long time.
My “50th” Birthday card, created and hand water-colored by Dad, Les Spicer. So, here’s the joke. Dad passed away in November of 1995, but he gave this to me 14 months before. I was just 38. Honest! All of the above images were done in 1994.

These simple things are the things we remember when those who love us pass on. It wasn’t just a card – these were his creations, and through them, he took the time to express his love to us. And while he is missed, we can look at his artwork and know that his brilliance and light continue to live on.

This is one reason Grammy and I enjoy it when you guys make us something, rather than buying presents or giving gift cards. We are grateful for all, but it seems the things you did with loving care are the things that always mean the most to us.

  • Les' watercolor card
    Nikki’s 12th birthday card
  • Inside Nikki’s birthday card
Here is a birthday card for Nikki, so Dad did this one in 1992.

What will you do to be remembered?

Your great grandfather also served our country in the US Army. He was conscripted into the 25th Infantry Division – a group called the Wolfhounds. Conscripted means that he was drafted, rather than enlisting. I’ll try to remember to go more into detail about it later on, especially when I learn more information about it.

Dad didn’t talk much about his days in the service. He went to Korea during wartime. The Korean War ran from June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953. I’m proud that he served our country.

This article details Les Spicer’s service details. It also confirms his family and where he was living at the time of his service. The article is dated 2 Sep 1952.

Well, it’s time to get off here, but will return to tell more about Dad “Les” and soon, Mom, “Alice” will get her turn as well. I hope you like this article. If you would like to know more about someone in the family, let me know and I’ll see what we can find.

As always, if you want to tell your own stories, you can do that too. You can write an article, add some pictures, an audio or video file and post it here. If you need help, that’s what we are here for. Don’t be shy to ask for help.

Love to all,

Grandpa and Grammy