Lot 22
Bush George H. W. 1924 - 0 George and Barbara Bush tell their daughter-in-law Sharon, four months after she and their son Neil filed for divorce, "may 2003 be a great one for you
George and Barbara Bush tell their daughter-in-law Sharon, four months after she and their son Neil filed for divorce, "may 2003 be a great one for you, free of stress, free of worry, full of joy and wonder." Her mother-in law handwrites a postscript: "we pray for you all - Bar." - Sharon and Neil's divorce was finalized in April 2003.
Typed Letter Signed "Gampy" and "Bar / we pray for you all - / Bar," 1p, 6.25" x 8.5". Houston, Texas, December 15, 2002. To then daughter-in-law Sharon Bush, wife of Neil Bush. With original mailed, stamped, and postmarked envelope. Fine condition.
In full, "Joy to the World - Dear Sharon, It is Chicken Feed Time again. You may well recall that it was my 'Gampy' that coined that phrase when he would put quarters or dimes into the outstretched hands of his grandkids. Merry Christmas. And, Sharon, may 2003 be a great one for you, free of stress, free of worry, full of joy and wonder. Hug all three kids for me. Con Afecto." Her mother-in-law, the former First Lady, has handwritten and signed a postscript: "we pray for you all - Bar."
George Bush's "Gampy" was stockbroker George Herbert Walker (1875-1953), his mother Dorothy's father.
Married in 1980, Neil and Sharon Bush separated in July 2002. Each filed for divorce on the same day, August 22, 2002, Neil citing "discord or conflict of personalities." After being married for 23 years, Neil and Sharon were divorced in April 2003. They have three children (age at time of divorce): 18-year-old Lauren, 17-year-old Pierce, and 14-year-old Ashley.
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