Taphophile Tragics #2

I found myself with a few hours to wander around the pioneer cemetery portion of Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City (USA).

I was curious as to the old fashioned headstones ... like the kind I've seen in the movies!

There were several of these concrete "Woodmen of the World" tree-shaped headstones ... They each had a plaque with the Woodmen logo, as well as the usual burial information.
(I was using my old camera, and the shots were quite blurry, so this information is not readable.)
(Thank you Julie and Gene - for the link regarding the Woodmen of the World. I was happy to read through their history!)

As I was leaving the cemetery, I came across this information sheet posted near the entrance to the cemetery. I wish I had seen it when I first went in! I totally missed finding "Josephine's Rose".

I guess that means I'll have to go back!
When I do go back, Julie, you can be sure I will do my best to find out about those 3 Australians!!!

Join us over at Julie's "Taphophile Tragics" - "... A warm touch upon cold hard stone ..."

Rest In Peace - Taphophile Tragics #1

"A taphophile is one who finds they are attracted to walking around cemeteries, reading the headstones and musing upon the family history contained therein."

I have always felt a certain fascination with cemeteries ... when I was young I thought I was just morbid ... but as I've gotten older, I find it's not morbidity but curiosity that draws me to these peaceful resting places.

Curiosity of the stories, told and untold, of lives that have been lived ...
Questions left unanswered ...

Each headstone tells a story of a life ...
If I could only hear.

(This photo was taken at the IOOF cemetery near Dayton, Oregon, last spring)

Julie has started a meme called "Taphophile Tragics" - "A Warm Touch Upon Cold Hard Stone".