Over the next week, Mrs. Sticks became his rock, helping him care for his newborn and even arranging the transport of his late wife’s body. A bond formed — one that lasted beyond his return to Texas.

Years later, Bob learned that Mrs. Sticks had left him part of her inheritance. In her honor, he started a charity with her children — and eventually fell in love with her eldest daughter, Shirley, who later became his wife and a mother to his six children.From tragedy came unexpected family, love, and legacy.