Happy Birthday Tom Hagen (’51): Mesa, AZ
Happy Birthday Marc Gottbreht: West Spokane, WA
Arsaine and Melinda Fontaine Photo Identified
Reply from Joe (’69) & Kathy Fontaine: St. John, ND
Gary,
This is a picture of Joe Fontaine’s (‘1969) Grandpa Arsaine Fontaine and his Grandma Melinda Fontaine. We were wondering who sent you this picture? It sure is a small world.
We really enjoy reading and viewing pictures and thank you for such a thorough job of presenting all the info that comes your way.
I have been meaning to write you anyway to update you with our new location. We are now living on Lake Upsilon at 3104 Graybill Lane, St. John, ND 58369 Phone: 701-477-3554
Take Care,
Kathy & Joe
Kathy & Joe,
Thank you so much for this reply. It is so nice hearing from you. This picture is one that Neola Kofoid Garbe posted. It is a Wondrasek photo that she had.
I will update my records with your new address and phone number.
Gary
Mary Johnson Shulze Passed away.
Posting from Sybel Johnson: grandma-great2007@mail.com Minot, ND
Gary,
Thought I would let you know, that Augie’s sister, Marylou passed away on March 19th in Bismarck. I guess that her son, Scotty had let her lay in the hospital for 2 days before claiming her body. He then had her cremated at Nero’s in Bottineau–NO FUNERAL AND NO OBIT. I found out from LuAnn Burtch. He also, had Marylou sign everything over to him, which means that Marylou’s other son, Stevie has been left with out anything.
No one notified us at the time and LuAnn just found out, when she got ahold of Cleo.
Sybil
Reply to Picture posted yesterday.
From Brenda Hoffman (’68): Greenville, SC
What little cuties. Bernadette looks so tired. I’m hoping it’s just the camera angle and not reality.
Love Brenda
Brenda,
Thanks for the nice comment. I am afraid it is reality for Bernadette. Today she is a bit better. She is at the point when walking outside she needs someone to hang onto at all times. The same is true for much of the time in the house too. When she holds onto me I can feel her tremers. With her there are increasingly more and more periods of confusion and forgetfulness too.
Gary
Tracy Vormestrand-Awalt – Lloyd and Theresa Awalt’s Daughter-in-Law
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Tracy Vormestrand-Awalt
Tracy Lynn Vormestrand-Awalt, 45, Minot, formerly of Upham, left to shake hands with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Tracy was born September 30, 1969 at Rugby, North Dakota the daughter of Clarence and Darlene (Anderson) Vormestrand. She was raised and educated at Upham and graduated from Upham High School in 1988. During her younger years, Tracy attended Cosmetology School and was employed at the Broadway Scheels and a local salon.
Tracy was united in marriage to Todd Awalt on June 23, 2000. They made their home in Minot. Tracy was an administrative assistant at Minot State University for 5 years. She had so much joy in becoming a stay-at-home mom with miracle baby #1, Jersey. Tracy so delighted in moving out in the country where miracle baby #2 came along, Jetta Bree.
Tracy was a member of Bloomfield Lutheran Church, Upham. The family currently attends Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Tracy\’s heart beat was getting family and friends together; always reminding her children,\” To make a friend, you must first be a friend!\” Her special interests and hobbies included: snowmobiling, gardening, cooking, baking and making special cards for others. She loved her cat, Katy, and dogs, Soco and Riley. Tracy always said, “I was put on this earth to be a wife and mother”.
Tracy is survived by: her husband of 14 years, Todd; children, Jersey and Jetta Awalt, at home; mother, Darlene (Neil) Goodman, Minot; sisters, Debbie (Raynor) Hanson, Minot, Tammy Holen (Darryl Duchsherer) of Minot and Balfour; several nephews and nieces.
Tracy was preceded in death by her dad, Clarence, brother, Danny and father-in-law, Lloyd Awalt.
Funeral service: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot.
Interment: Bloomfield Cemetery, Upham, ND
Visitation: Tuesday, April 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
The family prefers memorials.
Child care will be provided at the service by Noon for anyone that wants to bring their children.
Reply to the David Kelly/Sharon Berube picture posted yesterday
From Aggie Casavant (’69): Fort Mill, SC
Gary, In reference to the Sharon Berube, David Kelly wedding picture. Sharon is the oldest daughter of Edward Berube of Rolette, I graduated with her brother Gary Berube, there were like 5 kids in the family. As for her husband David, I don’t know anything about him, other than I remember when they got married.
Reply to the David Kelly/Sharon Berube picture posted yesterday
From Lorraine Richard Nelson (’46): Mesa, AZ
Hi
Gary.. I AM SO SORY TO READ YOUR WIFE IS NOT WELL Information for the wedding picture. Sharon Berube is the bride. Her parents were Evelyn and Edward Berube from Rolette. The groom is David Kelly, he passed away many years ago when the couple lived in California. Sharon remarried. She visits us often , she is a niece from my first marriage, I really enjoy your “blog”.. Thank you very much. Lorraine (Richard) Nelson
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Blog (285) posted on November 17, 2008
From Dick Johnson (68):
Gary and Friends,
Freddie and Margaret Hiatt and their kids lived south of Dunseith along
the creek in the early 60s. We were out to their place a lot. One
memory I have is of the hill behind their house and what we used to do
there. We would take their wagon and my wagon, the ‘Radio Flyer’ kind,
and start about 20 feet apart at the top and then crash into each other
at the bottom and tip over, head over heels! It’s amazing we didn’t cut
our fingers off, between the wagon boxes, or knock our teeth out! We
must have gone down the hill a hundred times and as far as I remember,
no one was ever hurt. We didn’t tell our folks what we were doing–Mom
always asked,” Why do you need to haul that old wagon out there anyway”?
I can’t remember what lame excuse I used, but it must have worked! I
bet this story will stir the memories of the Slyter boys! How about it
guys?? Thanks Gary!
Dick
Folks, I had a little extra room today, so thought I’d throw in a few family pictures. Some of you have seen these before, but many of you have not. Gary
This picture was taken at a Petterson/Kofoid family reunion inJuly 2000. Bernadette was unable to make it back to ND that year.
L to R:
Standing: Kristin, Nathan, Debby, Darrel (Bud) & Gary Stokes
Sitting, Bob & Elaine Stokes
This pictureand the family picture above were taken in late July 2000, about 3 weeks before dad’s death. He just went to bed one day and never woke up.
Bob & Elaine Stokesat the Senior Center in Bottineau
Our kids,Sheryl & Bernie. This picture was taken at Bernie’s HS graduation in 1990. Sheryl was 10 years old and Bernie 19 at the time. Bernie was born right here in Cebu, Philippines. He was part of the package when I got married to Bernadette. He was seven years old when going to the states and could speak hardly a word of English. Today he knows nothing but English. Bernie is still single. He is having a problem finding that perfect girl. He is a perfectionist. In HS he never put on a pair of pants or a shirt without first ironing them. Bernie lives in Bellevue, WA. He worked for Microsoft for a number years, but has recently moved to another company. Sheryl is currently living in Bremerton, WA. Following HS she attended the University of Washington and got a speech communications degree. Unlike me, she is one hell of speech communicator. Sheryl is married with two children, Tyler & Nevaeh (Heaven spelled backwards).
Sheryl & Bernie Stokes
Bernadette Stokes & Orvin Hagen – July 13, 2007
Gary Stokes & Orvin Hagen – July 13, 2007
Dunseith news provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
For some of you old timers and also not so old timers too.
Turn up the volume and sit back & enjoy!