In Re Adoption of Godejohn

STRUTZ, Chief Justice (on reassignment) .

Alvin and Mildred Godejohn, the parents of Randy and Cindy Godejohn, aged six and three years, respectively, the children involved in this proceeding, were in an automobile accident which occurred on October 8, 1969. As a result of injuries received in that accident, Mr. Godejohn died at the scene of the accident and Mrs. Go-dejohn died the following day. The two children were hospitalized for approximately ten days for injuries which they suffered in the same accident, and they then were taken into the home of the appellants, Mr. and Mrs. Roise. Mrs.…