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Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past.

Gladys Taber

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Gladys Taber
Age: 80 †
Born: 1899
Born: April 12
Died: 1980
Died: March 11
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Colorado Springs
Colorado
Gladys Bagg Taber
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Xmas
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Time
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