Ernie Comstock

Biography

Timeline

1. February 4, 1977

   Divorce from Ernie

   The narrator describes her bubble bursting and says she had not remarried at the time of writing.

   Dee's Chapter

2. Married for thirteen years

   Marriage to Ernie Comstock

   Their married life included motorcycles, traveling, Susy’s dancing, and the beauty salon.

   Dee's Chapter

Stories mentioning Ernie

• Dee Finds Her Calling Behind the Salon ChairAfter graduating from Hurley’s, Dee began at the Powder Puff Beauty Salon in Moline, wearing the legally required white uniform and shoes and shampooing hair while building a clientele. Her first paycheck bought a red synthetic turtleneck at The New York Store that she still wears. After marrying Ernie, she opened the immediately successful Dee’s Beauty Salon in Coal Valley. Her career brought joy and lifelong friendships, including loyal customer Faye Swears.
• Family Love Through Changing SeasonsDee recalls loving Ernie passionately during a marriage filled with motorcycles, travel, Susy’s dancing, and salon work. She tried to give Susy everything she had lacked as a child, later learning Susy wanted a sibling more than those comforts. Following her divorce on February 4, 1977, Dee did not remarry and found contentment with Susy and granddaughters Annah and Bryce. Gardening, treasure hunting, costume making, and furniture restoration enrich her life. She credits her family and the unconditional love passed down by her mother with sustaining her.

Referenced in

• Dee's Chapter — HAIR STYLIST