Jesse McFarland

Biography

Called Bernard's mother a saint and the hardest working woman he had ever met. Said he would marry only if he found a woman as good as her. The children wished he would marry Iris because they thought him handsome; no marriage is stated.

Stories mentioning Jesse

A Lifetime of Gratitude for Hard Work and Equal LoveBernard sent his parents money every payday and found motivation in making them proud through advertising honors and promotions. He recalls his mother's exhausting work as the children's needs grew, and Jesse McFarland's praise of her as a saint and an exceptionally hard worker. The children wished Jesse would marry Iris. Bernard acknowledges taking Dad's work for granted and honors Mom's honesty, neutrality, and equal love, regretting that he never fully told her what those lessons meant.

Referenced in

Bernie's Chapter — DADDY SAYINGS

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