The Righter Hammond Forman by Frances Righter Tucker and Dr Russell Naughton 2003/4
Last Updated November 20, 2003
1929Walter Hammond Righter (1905 - 1982) married Norma Lucile Forman in Santa Ana, CA.. June 25, 1929. He took his bride to live in a rented two-bedroom house at 2048 Watson Street, Glendale, CA.. After a couple of years renting the little house - he bought it.
Norma Lucile Forman and Walter Hammond Righter click image to enlarge
2048 Watson Street, Glendale, Calif
"Our original little house before the add-ons. click image to enlarge
Their first daughter, Frances Jean, arrived March 27, 1932 and their second, Catherine Louise, Sept. 12, 1934. In 1959 still living there, but in a spacious house…In 1947 Walt had bought the little house next door and built the two into one lovely four bedroom home and they "stayed put" for the next thirteen years. A total of 41 years was spent living on Watson St.
2048 Watson Street, the 'new' home, Glendale, CA.
2048 Watson Street, the 'new' home, Glendale, CA.
"[The] two houses being connected and an extra addition under construction. click image to enlarge
In 1960 Walt and Norma moved to the Righter Ranch at 12751 So. Tustin Ave. Orange, CA. (Tele: KEllog 8-1711) By 1966 the ranch was sold and in September they moved a few blocks away at 12912 Malina Drive, Santa Ana, CA where they lived out their lives.
1934Norma, Walt, Cathie and Fran, Christmas 1934 click image to enlarge
1936Walt, Norma, Fran and Cathie, Christmas 1936 click image to enlarge
Fran, 1936 click image to enlarge
Fran, 1936, detail click image to enlarge
1939Fran 7 1/2 and Cathie 5, 2048 Watson St. Glendale, CA. 1939 click image to enlarge
Fran 7 1/2 and Cathie 5, 2048 Watson St. Glendale, CA. 1939 click image to enlarge
Fran 7 1/2 and Cathie 5, 2048 Watson St. Glendale, CA. 1939 click image to enlarge
Fran 7 1/2 and Cathie 5, 2048 Watson St. Glendale, CA. 1939 click image to enlarge
1946Fran the pilot, Luscombe 'Trainer', 1946 click image to enlarge
Fran the pilot, Luscombe 'Trainer', 1946 click image to enlarge
Fran the pilot, Luscombe 'Trainer', 1946 (detail) click image to enlarge
1948Fran's first car, 1948 click image to enlarge
Fran at the beach, NY, 1948 click image to enlarge
1950
Fran, Graduation, c1950 click image to enlarge
Fran at the beach, NY, 1950 click image to enlarge
Fran the costumier, 1950 click image to enlarge
1952Fran's 21st Birthday Portrait, 1952 click image to enlarge Print an A4 copy of this photo at 72dpi or 300dpi resolution
1953Fran, modelling, 1953 click image to enlarge Print an A4 copy of this photo at 72dpi or 300dpi resolution
Fran, modelling, 1953 click image to enlarge
Fran, modelling, 1953 (detail) click image to enlarge
W.J. "Will" Righter and his great grand daughter Candace, c.Dec., 1953 click image to enlarge
1961Fran, September 1961 click image to enlarge Print an A4 copy of this photo at 72dpi or 300dpi resolution
1964Fran, Candace, Dana, Delor and Del, 1964 click image to enlarge
1968Fran, modelling, June 1968 click image to enlarge
1972Candace, Del, Dana, Fran and Delor, 1972 click image to enlarge
Fran, 1972 click image to enlarge Print an A4 copy of this photo at 72dpi or 300dpi resolution
1975Delor graduates, 1975 click image to enlarge
1976Fran and Delor, 'Bicentennial Girls' The Valley Sun, March 18, 1976 click image to enlarge or larger
Fran and Delor, 'Bicentennial Girls' (Text) The Valley Sun, March 18, 1976 click image to enlarge
Delor, modelling, 1976 click image to enlarge
Delor, modelling, 1890s gown c1970s click image to enlarge
Delor, December, 1976 click image to enlarge
1980Fran and Walt, c1980 click image to enlarge
1982Casey and Lanna, Jan 14, 1982 Casey 2yrs 4 months and Lanna 3 days old click image to enlarge
Casey and Lanna, Jan 14, 1982 Casey 2yrs 4 months and Lanna 3 days old click image to enlarge
1985Delor in her wedding gown, May 31, 1985 click image to enlarge
1986Fran and Cathie, 1986 click image to enlarge
1989Cathie, Catherine, Craig and Wade, 1989 click image to enlarge
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