Happy birthday Glenda Anderson Bergan!!’
From Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68): Dunseith, ND
Norway
Posting from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
One of the funniest things we saw in Norway was a live tree in a yard that had been knitted completely with different colors of yarn. It really took us by surprise. My cousin laughed and said the Norwegian women have started to knit almost everything. Lots of trees and even a complete motorcycle he said he had seen. When Brenda mentioned it to one of her Fargo friends, the friend said she had seen it done in Fargo as well so maybe it’s more common than we thought. Thanks Gary!
Dick
LaVonne Nelson Shelton’s Confirmation picture and Obituary
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
LaVonne Shelton (LaVonne Nelson Shelton)
LaVonne (Vonnie) was born on May 7, 1938 to Abraham and Mary Evenstad Nelson in Bottineau, ND. She died on August 30, 2014 after a long “struggle” with rheumatic heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
She graduated from Dakota Lutheran Academy, Minot, ND, in 1957 and then moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she worked for five years at Augsburg Publishing. In 1962, LaVonne moved to Seattle, WA where she worked for almost 30 years in the banking system – Rainier Bank, later Bank of America. On disability retirement since 1991, she has made her home in Brier, WA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Alma Tonneson Nelson; sister, Lauretta Mundy.
LaVonne is survived by her husband of 37 years, Del Shelton, Bothell, WA; step-daughter, Lisa Burd; grandchildren – Scott Powell, Amber Wintermute, Davyd Powell, and Zoe Powell; Sisters – Evelyn Kriz, Denver, CO; Ramona (Neil) Hultman, Sturgis, SD; EdnaMae (Harvey) Olufson-Smith, Edmonds, WA, and brother Carlyle Nelson, Bottineau, ND; several nieces and nephews.
LaVonne’s body has been accepted by the University of Washington Medical Center for research which was her wish. A memorial service to celebrate LaVonne’s life will be held at 11am, Saturday, Sept. 6 at Refuge Church, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood. Memorials are suggested for Foss Home VILLAGE. Thank you to the super staff there for the past 21/2 years and also the terrific night staff at Swedish/Edmonds at the time of her death.
Published in The Seattle Times from Sept. 2 to Sept. 3, 2014
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=lavonne-shelton&pid=172337183
If you would like to have EdnaMae’s email address, ask me for it; I’ll send it to you.
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Blog (146) posted on June 29, 2008
From Betty Jane Schneider Lamb (54):
Dear Gary: Thanks to Neola Kofoid Garbe for sending the picture of my parents, Sophie and Peter Schneider. I am married to Bill Lamb, retired State Farm Insurance Agent, and we live in Grand Forks. Larry owns Bismarck Gold and Silver Exchange at 212 North 4th Street in Bismarck. Both Doris and Stanley passed away from cancer in 2003. Rochelle Pigeon Schneider lives in Sioux Falls.
Thank you Gary for forwarding all the E-mails and we look forward to them. We appreciate all the work that you are doing. Betty Jane Schneider Lamb
Message/picture identification from LeaRae Parrill Espe (67):
Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Back row Janet ’68, Clayton, 72, Thurman
Seated Lynda ’69, Rodney ’73, Myron ’76 and Marie
Janet (George) LeNoue lives in Lexington, Kentucky. Lynda (Curt) Jordan lives in Yarington, Nevada. All three sons live in Bottineau.
The older kids attended Willow Lake School and then Dunseith Public, but they redistricted and since their home was in Bottineau County, Homen township they all ended up graduating from Bottineau. I think Rodney and the girls would like to get on the email lists. The girls are coming in July.
As you know we are double cousins and have every single relative the same so we are very close to them.
Back row: Janet ’68, Clayton, 72 and Thurman
Seated: Lynda ’69, Rodney ’73, Myron ’76 and Marie
Mike Poitra Family picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Gary,
If someone from this family (Mike Poitra) lives in Bottineau, and I get an address, I’ll deliver it to them. It’s a nice fairly large picture.
Neola
Do any of you know the Mike Poitra Family?
From Debbie Poitra Rondeau (77):
Good Morning, Gary again
Found out who the Lavendure couple are. Jeannie Jollie and Ron Lavendure. Ron parents are Nora and John Lavendure.
Jeannie Jollie and Ron Lavendure
| From Susan Brew Roussin (59):
In re: James Parisien and family in photo, James Parisien, Sr. and RoseMarie (Poitra) Parisien live west of Rolla and they are busy with children and grandchildren. He is active in the Belcourt Catholic Church (St. Ann’s). RoseMarie works at the Belcourt High school. They get their mail through Rolla, ND 58367. Have a super day. Susan (Brew) Roussin.
Good Morning, Gary The picture of the Jim Parsien family, is from Belcourt. That Jim Parsien is still around Belcourt. He works at the Tribal office in Belcourt.
Howdy Gary, The Jim Parisien in Neola’s picture is still alive and living at the east reservation line as far as I know. Eddie King Johnson is still playing fiddle and has taught countless young children how to do so also. He had a band for years and now one of his son’s has a band. That’s about all I know or should say just in case I might be lying. Which I would never knowingly do unless I’m alone or with somebody. Mel Kuhn[70] The Jim Parisien Family – 1977 |
From Alan and Phyllis Campbell:
| Just as a point of information – some of your many “readers” might be interested to learn that the wide brim black hat worn by Violet Campbell in that Parade picture with the “Campbell Insurance Agency” car (and with Bernice Johnson and Bob Leonard) is the hat Violet wore at our wedding in Jamestown on July 30, 1947!! Almost 61 years ago!! I have saved the hat all these years and have now passed it on to Cathy Campbell Springan in Stanley . It’s been used in a few style shows etc over the years and is quite a keepsake! Do enjoy all the emails you receive and forward on to all of us!! Thank You!
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Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
There are 9 pictures of this cutie–(one) 8 X 10 picture, (3) 5x 8’s in paper frames, and (5) 3 X 5’s in paper frames.
Does anyone Know this little girl?
Picture Provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Does any one know this couple?
Picture Provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Does any one know Bill Lord
Picture Provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
I’m not sure where Neola found this one, but it’s the Stokes family in about 1968
L to R: Elaine, Darrel, Allen, Gary & Bob
