Fairfax County Birth Certificates, so they might not have been born in Fauquier or Stafford County, VA.
SUNDAY night, MAY 10, 1931 - ERMA BLOXTON graduated in Stafford High School's largest class in history. For some reason, her twin brother, Charles "Slim" Bloxton, was not a member of this HUGE class of 19. On Thursday night, May 7, at 8 p.m. Erma presented the Class History during the Class Program in the school auditorium.
In Memory of Erma Hardick
On Wednesday, December 28, 1983, Erma Bloxton Hardick passed away in her home after an extended illness.
Erma was one of the original organizers of our present Girls Club. Tirelessly, she worked with other dedicated people throughout 1977 until the Club was finally incorporated in early 1978. Then she religiously attended board meetings in sickness and in health, missing an occasional board meeting only when she was in the hospital. Even when her eyesight failed her, she continued to attend the meetings with her husband, Mike. And well she did, for Erma did not need her eyesight at the meetings. She had something far more important to give: insight. Insight into the fact that Oceanside, California, as a community, has a tremendous resource out there in the form of young girls who need an organization like the Girls Club to which to turn. Erma gave unconditionally of herself to help this cause, regardless of how she felt physically. Even when the pain of serious illness (cancer) dulled her senses, her sense of commitment to the Club never flickered for a moment. Such dedication is beyond words to describe.
Erma is gone now, as will be the rest of us someday. But Erma, in a sense, really isn't gone after all--for she will live on through her good works and her contributions to the young women of this community. Erma's dedication to others should serve as a source of inspiration to each of us. I only wish there were more caring human beings like her....yet, I'm so thankful for knowing her and being able to work with her for the few years that I did. Let us honor her memory by carrying forth the torch of dedication she carried for so long. And shed light on the pathway which will, hopefully, guide the Erma's of tomorrow.
We will miss you, Erma. /S/ Todd W. Argan
When I called my Grandmother Margarita Russell Bloxton's third husband after Mike Hardick died, Clyde Logan Meadows (his first and only marriage, circa 1953) told me this story:
Two months after their marriage, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita lived in rental apartments in Alexandria, VA--coincidentally, right across the hall from Erma & Mike Hardick, where they met for the first time.
At that time, Gamaw Margarita's gall bladder had landed her in the hospital. then a penicillin allergy kept her there for two months. Clyde said that Erma & Mike were just wonderful to them--cleaning his apartment and helping out in every other way possible. Clyde said that Mike was really great "even if he WAS a Marine." Clyde thought he remembered that Mike was a USMC Captain (Clyde was an Army Warrant Officer) at that time. From there, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita moved to Ft. Belvoir, VA, where I met Clyde for the first time.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
SUNDAY night, MAY 10, 1931 - ERMA BLOXTON graduated in Stafford High School's largest class in history. For some reason, her twin brother, Charles "Slim" Bloxton, was not a member of this HUGE class of 19. On Thursday night, May 7, at 8 p.m. Erma presented the Class History during the Class Program in the school auditorium.
In Memory of Erma Hardick
On Wednesday, December 28, 1983, Erma Bloxton Hardick passed away in her home after an extended illness.
Erma was one of the original organizers of our present Girls Club. Tirelessly, she worked with other dedicated people throughout 1977 until the Club was finally incorporated in early 1978. Then she religiously attended board meetings in sickness and in health, missing an occasional board meeting only when she was in the hospital. Even when her eyesight failed her, she continued to attend the meetings with her husband, Mike. And well she did, for Erma did not need her eyesight at the meetings. She had something far more important to give: insight. Insight into the fact that Oceanside, California, as a community, has a tremendous resource out there in the form of young girls who need an organization like the Girls Club to which to turn. Erma gave unconditionally of herself to help this cause, regardless of how she felt physically. Even when the pain of serious illness (cancer) dulled her senses, her sense of commitment to the Club never flickered for a moment. Such dedication is beyond words to describe.
Erma is gone now, as will be the rest of us someday. But Erma, in a sense, really isn't gone after all--for she will live on through her good works and her contributions to the young women of this community. Erma's dedication to others should serve as a source of inspiration to each of us. I only wish there were more caring human beings like her....yet, I'm so thankful for knowing her and being able to work with her for the few years that I did. Let us honor her memory by carrying forth the torch of dedication she carried for so long. And shed light on the pathway which will, hopefully, guide the Erma's of tomorrow.
We will miss you, Erma. /S/ Todd W. Argan
When I called my Grandmother Margarita Russell Bloxton's third husband after Mike Hardick died, Clyde Logan Meadows (his first and only marriage, circa 1953) told me this story:
Two months after their marriage, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita lived in rental apartments in Alexandria, VA--coincidentally, right across the hall from Erma & Mike Hardick, where they met for the first time.
At that time, Gamaw Margarita's gall bladder had landed her in the hospital. then a penicillin allergy kept her there for two months. Clyde said that Erma & Mike were just wonderful to them--cleaning his apartment and helping out in every other way possible. Clyde said that Mike was really great "even if he WAS a Marine." Clyde thought he remembered that Mike was a USMC Captain (Clyde was an Army Warrant Officer) at that time. From there, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita moved to Ft. Belvoir, VA, where I met Clyde for the first time.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
Fairfax County Birth Certificates, so they might not have been born in Fauquier or Stafford County, VA.
SUNDAY night, MAY 10, 1931 - ERMA BLOXTON graduated in Stafford High School's largest class in history. For some reason, her twin brother, Charles "Slim" Bloxton, was not a member of this HUGE class of 19. On Thursday night, May 7, at 8 p.m. Erma presented the Class History during the Class Program in the school auditorium.
In Memory of Erma Hardick
On Wednesday, December 28, 1983, Erma Bloxton Hardick passed away in her home after an extended illness.
Erma was one of the original organizers of our present Girls Club. Tirelessly, she worked with other dedicated people throughout 1977 until the Club was finally incorporated in early 1978. Then she religiously attended board meetings in sickness and in health, missing an occasional board meeting only when she was in the hospital. Even when her eyesight failed her, she continued to attend the meetings with her husband, Mike. And well she did, for Erma did not need her eyesight at the meetings. She had something far more important to give: insight. Insight into the fact that Oceanside, California, as a community, has a tremendous resource out there in the form of young girls who need an organization like the Girls Club to which to turn. Erma gave unconditionally of herself to help this cause, regardless of how she felt physically. Even when the pain of serious illness (cancer) dulled her senses, her sense of commitment to the Club never flickered for a moment. Such dedication is beyond words to describe.
Erma is gone now, as will be the rest of us someday. But Erma, in a sense, really isn't gone after all--for she will live on through her good works and her contributions to the young women of this community. Erma's dedication to others should serve as a source of inspiration to each of us. I only wish there were more caring human beings like her....yet, I'm so thankful for knowing her and being able to work with her for the few years that I did. Let us honor her memory by carrying forth the torch of dedication she carried for so long. And shed light on the pathway which will, hopefully, guide the Erma's of tomorrow.
We will miss you, Erma. /S/ Todd W. Argan
When I called my Grandmother Margarita Russell Bloxton's third husband after Mike Hardick died, Clyde Logan Meadows (his first and only marriage, circa 1953) told me this story:
Two months after their marriage, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita lived in rental apartments in Alexandria, VA--coincidentally, right across the hall from Erma & Mike Hardick, where they met for the first time.
At that time, Gamaw Margarita's gall bladder had landed her in the hospital. then a penicillin allergy kept her there for two months. Clyde said that Erma & Mike were just wonderful to them--cleaning his apartment and helping out in every other way possible. Clyde said that Mike was really great "even if he WAS a Marine." Clyde thought he remembered that Mike was a USMC Captain (Clyde was an Army Warrant Officer) at that time. From there, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita moved to Ft. Belvoir, VA, where I met Clyde for the first time.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
SUNDAY night, MAY 10, 1931 - ERMA BLOXTON graduated in Stafford High School's largest class in history. For some reason, her twin brother, Charles "Slim" Bloxton, was not a member of this HUGE class of 19. On Thursday night, May 7, at 8 p.m. Erma presented the Class History during the Class Program in the school auditorium.
In Memory of Erma Hardick
On Wednesday, December 28, 1983, Erma Bloxton Hardick passed away in her home after an extended illness.
Erma was one of the original organizers of our present Girls Club. Tirelessly, she worked with other dedicated people throughout 1977 until the Club was finally incorporated in early 1978. Then she religiously attended board meetings in sickness and in health, missing an occasional board meeting only when she was in the hospital. Even when her eyesight failed her, she continued to attend the meetings with her husband, Mike. And well she did, for Erma did not need her eyesight at the meetings. She had something far more important to give: insight. Insight into the fact that Oceanside, California, as a community, has a tremendous resource out there in the form of young girls who need an organization like the Girls Club to which to turn. Erma gave unconditionally of herself to help this cause, regardless of how she felt physically. Even when the pain of serious illness (cancer) dulled her senses, her sense of commitment to the Club never flickered for a moment. Such dedication is beyond words to describe.
Erma is gone now, as will be the rest of us someday. But Erma, in a sense, really isn't gone after all--for she will live on through her good works and her contributions to the young women of this community. Erma's dedication to others should serve as a source of inspiration to each of us. I only wish there were more caring human beings like her....yet, I'm so thankful for knowing her and being able to work with her for the few years that I did. Let us honor her memory by carrying forth the torch of dedication she carried for so long. And shed light on the pathway which will, hopefully, guide the Erma's of tomorrow.
We will miss you, Erma. /S/ Todd W. Argan
When I called my Grandmother Margarita Russell Bloxton's third husband after Mike Hardick died, Clyde Logan Meadows (his first and only marriage, circa 1953) told me this story:
Two months after their marriage, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita lived in rental apartments in Alexandria, VA--coincidentally, right across the hall from Erma & Mike Hardick, where they met for the first time.
At that time, Gamaw Margarita's gall bladder had landed her in the hospital. then a penicillin allergy kept her there for two months. Clyde said that Erma & Mike were just wonderful to them--cleaning his apartment and helping out in every other way possible. Clyde said that Mike was really great "even if he WAS a Marine." Clyde thought he remembered that Mike was a USMC Captain (Clyde was an Army Warrant Officer) at that time. From there, Clyde & Gamaw Margarita moved to Ft. Belvoir, VA, where I met Clyde for the first time.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
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