How do you celebrate the legacy of a man who was part of Mother Lode
history and Mother Lode history was part of him? This was the question that faced Calaveras
Coins and Collectibles matriarch Merinna May-Wesely after the sudden passing of
her beloved husband Howard Wesely in January.
Nearly 20 years after the opening of internationally recognized coin
shop at its location on the historic end of Angels Camp the future of the
business was uncertain. However the
outpouring of community support was a motivating factor in the decision for
Merinna and her son Scott to continue the family run business that has been a
mainstay in the historic district of the city of Angels. A common statement among fellow merchants
was that “Howard helped keep everyone
honest.”
With amazing fortitude they soon turned the grief of their loss into the
celebration of the life in memory of the man who served his community and
neighbors with integrity, honesty and knowledge for over two decades. Within two months the shop was open once
again for business. “The mentality of
the whole team here at Calaveras Coins is to provide unsurpassed customer service
and education to both our loyal clientele and new ones to empower them to make
good solid decisions whether buying or selling,” states Scott.
