in december 1972, robert and helen celebrated the birth of their only child together, son derek. .
"[the chipmuck and mice] come up close to peoples decks, yards, running around and that's the way the ticks can be invited in", she said. . .
for the next several days, with relatives keeping a constant vigil, robert held the hand of his wife, who was hooked up to an iv and lethargic from pain medication. .