The memoir presents a life story beginning on a rural farm and moving through early schooling, wartime service, and a long career in wholesale retail, followed by retirement devoted to family and public philanthropy. It interweaves an autobiographical narrative with edited speeches, letters, and appendices that highlight family origins, personal interests such as flower cultivation, civic involvement in major public events, and reflections on character and leadership. The tone is commemorative and documentary, emphasizing integrity, community service, and private devotion.