Tootsie was my childhood friend. We all lived on Revere Court in Independence Park. Her brother Jack, my brother Dale Erickson, and others played Tarzan, Tootsie was always "Cheeta" the monkey! I remember when Mrs. Carlson passed away, how devastating for Jack and Tootsie, and the first person I ever knew that died. My memories of Tootsie are playing jump rope, hopscotch, hide'n seek, climbing the big tree by the mail boxes, and so much more. I lost touch with her and Jack, but when I think of Tootsie, I remember this cute little blonde haired girl and how much fun we had growing up in Independence Park.
Marilyn
12th July 2019