Sandy’s family lived in this house in Hastings from 1938-1941. It was located about 2 blocks from her grandparents, Frank and Fannie Dennis. Sandy refers to this house in her memoirs as “the first house I clearly recall”.
The Dennis’ moved to this house in Hastings in 1941. It occupied the lot adjacent to their previous home, but was smaller and more affordable.
Sandy moved to this house in Kenesaw in 1942. She talks about it extensively in her memoir in the chapter titled, “The House I Never Left”.
Yvonne, Jack, Frank, and Sandy Dennis lived this house on the south side of Hastings in 1944. It was near Grandma and Grandpa Hopp’s house. During the time they lived there, Jack left to serve in military duty. Sandy attended school at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, which was located several blocks away and Frank attended Hastings High School.
Sandy’s family left the Hastings area in 1946 and moved to Lincoln, where Sandy finished high school and two semesters of college. Her father continued to reside in this house until he died in 1990.
Sandy’s paternal grandparents, Fannie and Frank Dennis, lived in this house in Hastings only blocks away from where Sandy spent much of her early childhood. Fannie died in 1951 at age 73 following a long illness. Her grandfather, Frank, died unexpectedly in 1953.
Sandy’s maternal grandparents, Fred and Bessie Hopp lived in this house on the south side of Hastings for many years. Fred died in 1963. Bessie was a well known and colorful member of the community, where she was commonly referred to as “Grandma Hopp” by people who knew her. Bessie Hopp lived to be 94 years old and was proud of Sandy’s accomplishments.
Sandy’s house in Connecticut, boasting 4435 square feet.
-Submitted by Ruby Birman