[sockmonkey]

which implies that the family had been paying for storage, and finally let it lapse.

IIRC, Her parent's home was broken into during her funeral. Her father put the items in storage as he thought that would be more secure. A few years later, he became ill, and let the payments lapse.

[Carley]

Thanks for the info. It saddens me to read speculation based on absolutely nothing from freepers who ought to know better.