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Pat Myer Funeral
Posted by Mark Schimetz (70): Rolette, ND
Gary, Here is Pat Myers Obituary from her farewell service on Monday. Church was full, as expected as the Meyers family is well respected and have many friends and family members. I had not seen Holley or Jim since High School. some 41 years ago. I had to tell Jim and Holley how popular Holly was to my crowd of 8 year old boy,, You see she had a bike…with a motor on it! lol, A moped we found out later. So besides being such a sweet girl to us younger’s, She had the coolest Ride that we all dreamed about in those boyish years.
There was such a crowd, that I am sorry I didn’t get any decent pictures of the family. I will try and get a copy from the Star when I get it today, or the Minot Paper, I found her early History very interesting.
Condolences to Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine:
From Sharon Longie Dana (73): MIssoula MT
To Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine
I am so sorry fo ryour lsos. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Longie Sana(73)
Condolences to the Eurich family:
From Sharon Longie Dana (73): MIssoula MT
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To the Eurich Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dorothy, you were such a good friend in high school. Lots of good memories.
Sharon Longie Dana(73)
Codolence to Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine Family:
From Bobby Slyter (70): Wichita, Kansas
TO VICKIE HIATT: I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MYRON’S PASSING, MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED BY US ALL
Reply to Dick Johnson from Kay Hosmer (’77): Crown Point, Ind
The story about my Grandpa Jack was quite a shocker! He often swam off the pontoon when I was a child, but I had no idea he ever did so without trunks!
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From Doyle Abrahamson (68): Aurora, CO
I just got word today that my father, Howard Abrahamson has skin cancer on the ear when he went to have a growth removed from his ear today. On Friday Dad is going into the hospital to have some more removed.
Doyle, I wanted to share this part of your message to me about your dad. Many folks know your parents. Gary.
Reply from Ardys Bakken Horner (Teacher & Pastor’s Wife): Detroit Lakes, MN
Gary, ask your Dad, Robert if he remembers Pastor Arv Bakken who was a chaplain at San Haven from July of l968 to the summer of l973. I wonder if he has any stories from that time, there were residents up there who were really characters, one had a hugh collection of neckties and another thought he was the sheriff. I remember the one and only time Arv over slept on a Sunday morning and missed his service up there, the residents didn’t let him forget it. He played the guitar for their services at San Haven and their favorite request was usually something they heard often sungby Roy Clark and another singer on the HeeHaw show. Our son Erik was reluctant to go along because all the ladies liked to hug him. Ardys
Ardys, My father passed away in August 2000. When posting his life history, I failed to mention that. I’m sure there are others that did not realize he is deceased too, when reading that article. I’ll bet there are lots of folks that remember Pastor Bakken and your family. Gary
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Reply from Cheryl Larson Dakin (71): BEDFORD, TX
Gary, you are awsome. And so is Sharron Gottbreht Shen. Thanks to both of you for all the work you’ve put into these endeavors. So much family history. I just love it! I’m sorry now that George and I didn’t just bite the bullet and book the cruise. I would have loved to meet you all. But with a new grandson born 8 weeks ago, and another baby boy due in 4 weeks, I’m reserving some of my time off to help my daughter and daughter-in-law. With our extended families all over the country, it’s been a joy to have my kids still close by. But we will be up in Bottineau and Dunseith in August so maybe we can make a few calls and get some of us together for coffee at Dales. Bev? Think we can arrange something?
Thanks
Cheryl
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Reply from Bev Morinville Azure (72): Dunseith, ND
Diane Larson……. I still think you have got to be mistaken right cheryl? I think Diane and Debbie had to be the ring leaders just like they were when we spent that week long vacation at the lake ……Believe me Cheryl and I were so innocent and they lead us astray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pictures from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
Gary Metcalfe mentioned that the folks in Missouri thought Otto
Stietzel, was a ‘spittin image’ of his cousin Jesse James. I found this
picture of Otto and his wife Laura from about 35 years ago. He looks
like he, himself, could have saddled up with the James boys! He also
reminds me of the old soldiers from the Civil War. Thanks Gary!
Dick
Gary,
Here is a picture of Jesse James to compare with the one of
Otto—although Jesse was much younger when the picture was taken, the
resemblance is uncanny! I think the Missouri folks are right! Thanks Gary!
Dick
Otto & Laura Stietzel Jesse James
From Bill Hosmer (48): Tucson, AZ & Lake Metigoshe, ND
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Being one of the older readers of this magical site, it seems to me that Gary Stokes has put together historical facts and remembrances of our readership, and shared it with all comers, and presented an opportunity to speak directly to friends and relatives, and otherwise gifted us with convenient and free access to one another in a way I’ve not witnessed in such a generous way. Not only that, we get the sad news of the passing of those who made us the people we are, and the good news of achievements and lessons learned and shared to make it easier for the rest of us to press on. He has made it possible to fill memory gaps, and let us know the remembrances of those who share their recollections of our mutual heritage. When I think about the huge volume of data that we are privileged to see, because of the participation of so many folks from so many generations from one small but unique community of Americans, it gives me a sense of pride and love for that place we started from, and those families represented herein who gave me the start in life for which I am grateful.. Besides all that , the humor that drives its way through our site typifies that quality which is as natural a part of our lives as the hills and the prairie we laughed in and around. What a tremendous experience it is for me to know a little bit about most of your families represented, and how much Gary’s efforts has given me a new grip on where I really came from.
Thanks to all of you who enliven my days, and to you, Gary. I salute you with vigor and appreciation. Life is good and getting better with this blog. Bill Hosmer
Bill, I have included a little history, actually big history, of part of your contributions to the history of the folks from our little community. This newspaper article has to be from the early 60’s. I know you made a career of the Air Force of not only flying and being part of the famous Thunderbirds, but also being a combat pilot, flying many, very dangerous, bombing missions over Viet Nam. What a remarkable career you had with the Air Force. You so humble about all these accomplishments. I see you are a captain in this photo, but I know you retired as an (O-6) Full Bird Colonel. Gary
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Seattle Reunion Banquet Report from Bill Grimme:wgrimme@charter.net
This is the list of folks currently signed up for our Seattle reunion at the Best Western on July 24th.
Folks, if you are planning on attending, please make your dinner selections and mail your payment to Bill.
I am getting a little nervous that some other group will be requesting the use of part of this facility on the same day as us. If that happens, they could take slots away from us down to the number we have signed up. Gary
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Name
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Chicken Breast
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New York Steak
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Chuck Munro
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1
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1
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Robert Hosmer
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2
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Gary Stokes
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2
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Nancy Baldwin
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1
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1
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Diane and Scott Sjol
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1
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1
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Randy Flynn
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1
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5
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Gary Metcalfe (child 1/2 price)
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4
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Ardis Steggal
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1
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1
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Phyllis McKay
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3
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Lee Stickland
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2
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Lea Rae Espe
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2
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Bill Grimme
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2
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Bill Longie (TENTATIVE)
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2
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Mark VanDyne (TENTATIVE)
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2
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David Shelver
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1
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1
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Sharron Shen
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2
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1
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Evie Pilkington
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Shirley Larocque
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Laverne Rude (Tentative)
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2
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Connie Fauske Monte (Tentative)
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2
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Oliver/Marlene Reing
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1
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1
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Darrel/Deborah Stokes
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2
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Totals
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28
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20
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