"Gloria and I were highs school friends. Our husbands were in the military at the same time and we were pregnant with our first child at the same time. Gloria and I seemed to touch base frequently. I visited her in Iowa City and she would visit me in Cedar Rapids. I will always remember seeing her on TV debating politics with Jim Leach. I also saw her articles in an Iowa City Paper concerning her trip to Washington DC. I could go on but if you knew her,you would know that she read everything and traveled and loved her children and grandchildren. I recently got to see her and was sad that she had medical problems. When I communicated with her via mail, I told her that I would always love her, whether she liked it or not....I miss her: your laughter and your intelligence and your friendship (You left us too soon) I will remember you and love you like I said, whether you want me to or not...Love Mary Brubaker Phone: 319-396-5894"