Elmer and Mabel (Espe) Striker’s daughter Ann
Letter & Picture shared by Geri Metcalfe Munro (‘59): Fargo, ND
Hi Peggy & Dennis Espe
We ran into this nice couple at Brennecke’s on Poipu Beach, Kauai, HI
Ann mentioned that she remembers Elmer & Frances and little Dennis visiting them in Seattle.
My parents and Ann’s parents, Elmer and Mabel (Espe) Striker were good friends when they all lived in Seattle in the early 40’s.
Ann thought she was named after a relative, I don’t remember the name, but she has always gone by the name of Pat Striker.
I have her address, phone #, but no email address. I can call her and ask for it, but I kinda think they don’t use email. Anyway, we can get some info and the blog could fill her in and send to her.
I’m wading thru email/facebook, mail, etc since we returned home from Kauai, HI last evening. Ann and her husband, Jim Morrison (he was from WA state) own a lovely condo on the 4th floor of a building at Poipu Beach, Kauai with a gorgeous view of the island. On clear days in summer they can see the canyon from there.
Peggy, are you on facebook?
Gary, I look forward to reading your blog—hope Bernadette is doing well. I missed all of this because I did not bring my laptop along—I need to do a lot of reading because we are traveling to Spain/Portugal for 19 days in June-July with a group of friends from our church group here—we went to Scotland with them in 2010 and some of them went to Scotland again in 2013–fabulous trip!!
We spent 32 glorious days on Kauai; our family went with us for parts of the month so we’ve put quite a few pictures on my timeline that Jeff took when he was with us.
Peggy, hope to hear from you and I’ll share Denny’s cousin, Pat’s address, etc.
Love, Geri and Chuck
Pictures posted by Dewy Morinville (’72): Dunseith, ND
Bill Hosmer (’48) hosts Aime Casavant (’66)
Message/picture from Aime Casavant (’66): Jamestown, ND
Gary,
Dale Banot ( a friend of mine from our Air Force days) and myself spent 2 and a half days with Bill Hosmer in Tucson. Bill was such a gracious host inviting us stay at his house and then took us to Davis-Mothan AFB where we spent a lot of time. I would recommend this Air Museum and aircraft boneyard to everyone – it was two fantastic days. Dale, who was stationed at Minot AFB and was a crew chief with the 5th Fighter Intercepter Squadron was able to see the his plane as one of the main F-106’s on static display. So we were all able to share a lot of stories about North Dakota, Dunseith and our time in the Air Force.
Dale, who never knew Bill (Hosz) Hosmer before, but communicated with us by e-mail for some time had such great accolades about unassuming Bill, his hospitality, knowledge, sharing some experiences of his time as a pilot, Dale remarked when we left that “Hosz seems to be his (Dales) idea of a remarkable person whose chose a path early in a life and lived it well with great success and remains a part of that life to this day (Bill works part time at the AB).”
Also, Bill has authored a chapter in a book called “Friday Pilots” which is a collection experiences of fighter pilots who get together each week in Tucson – one of them being the Apollo astronaut Jim McDivitt amongst other distinguished fighter pilots.
As Dale said “words cannot express his gratitude” for the few day of fun and good conversation. Here are some of the photos, I hope they turn out when transferred electronically.
Hoping all is well on your side of the world Gary.
Note: Sorry Aime, Your friend Dale’s picture with Bill did not come through. Gary
Reply to Joan Wurgler Salmonson (’61)
From Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68): Dunseith, ND
Happy Birthday Joan- hope you had a good day !!- Lola and Jay –
| LeRoy Alfred Tohm (June 29, 1928 – February 3, 2015) Send FlowersSend Sympathy GiftsSend Sympathy Card A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 5, 2015, in Hereford Heritage Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 411 E 6th Street, Hereford, Texas. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Services is scheduled for 3:00 pm, Monday, February 9, 2015, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bottineau, North Dakota. Services are under the direction of Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau. Rev. Joe Andrajack, Pastor of Immanual Lutheran Church in Hereford, Texas will officiate both services. LeRoy A. Tohm was born in Gardena, North Dakota, on June 29, 1928, to Ben and Leonia Tohm. (Tohm, Benjamin & Leona W. Hahn p. 274 in the “People of Bottineau County 1884 -1984/aka “The Centennial Book”) He was raised on a farm near Gardena. LeRoy served in the USMC during the Korean War. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to the Gardena/Bottineau area, where he met and married Lorraine Pritchard of Dunseith, North Dakota. Following their marriage, the couple lived in approximately 14 different cities in western North Dakota while he worked for an oil drilling company. In 1960 they moved to Egeland, North Dakota, where LeRoy farmed for 13 years. In 1973, LeRoy accepted a mill manager position with a cattle feed yard in Hereford, Texas. LeRoy worked there until his retirement and he filled his retirement years with scroll work and other wood working projects. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marvin Tohm. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Lorraine, children Virginia Cartwright, Florida, Audrey Rose (Mike), Texas, Jeffrey Tohm, Texas, Debra Pittman (Leon), Arkansas, and Jacqueline Meyers (Mike), Minnesota, 13 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Johnson, North Dakota, and 2 brothers, Melvin Tohm, North Dakota, and Vernon Tohm, Texas. Casket Bearers are Dwight Tohm, Eric Tohm, Ben Tohm, Jared Johnson, Jason Wirth, and Roger Wirth. Express your condolences and sign the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh.com. |
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Blog (248) posted on October 11, 2008
From Gary Metcalfe (57):
| Reply to Sybil Johnson
I can see a great desire to know about your family, The Kelly’s were part of a group of interesting people who lived on an insignificant piece of land about 1 mile north of Kelvin Store. To give you an idea of Mary Kelly’s spunk, we had to go through her yard to get to Grandma Evan’s place. One day she caught Little Martin Evans at the gate and told him his brother-in-law, Paul Byre had left her gate open and he was in deep trouble. Martin told her that really Paul was a pretty darn good guy. She said, “Yes, but I don’t know what for.” As you said about Raymond, he never came back very often, but on a nice summer day occasionally he would show up and tell stories of rideing with Pancho Villa during the Revolution. Raymond claimed to be a first class bum, thus his alias “Bum Kelly”. Now Harold Kelly was a close family friend, our barber and wood cutter. He was almost as good with a double bit axe as Bing Evans. He was probably #2 in personality in the whole area. No wonder Harold’s son, Randy, did so well in politics. I think he was Mayor of St. Paul, Mn. Harold’s brother, Allen Kelly was another brother my folks knew, but I did not. Gus Hackman lived on 40 acres next door and was one interesting bachelor. Bill Lamb you brought up Len Guilbert’s name. He lived where Gus lived for a short time in the late 40’s. He was an old man when I knew him, had been around the world. No end to his stories. He had St. Vidas Dance or something like that. Len claimed to have been someone to reckon with in his early years. It’s been so long ago I don’t remember who was even along with me, but Tootsie Peterson was the driver and we wound up in Len’s yard, he drew us a picture which he titled “A Bloody Fine Rooster” and he was! Dunseith is in Guilbert township, which was named after his father, Giles Guilbert. Bill Lamb I know you have a wealth of knowledge about how things were in early times. What were you doing at Central School when Hilltop was much closer. I can’t imagine that Bobby Stickland went to Hilltop School, maybe you can shed some light on that. I do think I remember someone saying that on the blog.
Request/Message from Blanche Wicks Schley (42): Do you have a master list of DHS alumni by address? I have the e-mail list printed out. My neighbor asked me today if I would like to live in a smaller town. My answer was that I would not mind that al all — residents in smaller towns tend to be more caring and concerned about their neighbors. I am not saying that is not true of areas in larger towns, and Grand Forks is not that large a town (or should I have said “city”) the attitude of indifference is more predominate. Harvesting of sugar beets as started here in the Red River Valley…and now the rains will slow this project for a bit. The leaves are turning colors and everyone is raking lawns in hopes of getting that chore done before the vacuum truck comes around )they do two swings of the city). Snow has been reported in the southwesternI part of ND as well in the more western states. Doesn’t that make you lonesome for the fun job of snow removal, etc? Does anyone know about Gladys Melhouse who taught in the grades. I can’t remember just what grades she had or how long she taught in Dunseith. Thanks again for orchestrating such a good idea and bring so many “players” together. Blanche, I do have a combined Alumni list inclusive of classes 1930 thru 1977. I will send that out with a separate mailing today. Gary
Newpaper clippings provided by Neolo Kofoid Garbe: Folks, I know many of you know Clayton & Dorothy Gagner. I’m sure some of you are probably related to them too. My folks were very close friends of Dorothy and Clayton’s. Lloyd Awalt, I know you know them well too. They are wonderful folks. Gary
Dunseith High School Class of 1953
Folks, These are several pictures that we took of Salem Church, inside and out, last year. As I mentioned several days ago, Leonard and Arliss Rude Hagen did a fantastic job refurbishing the church. Salem Church is located 7 or 8 miles east of Lake Metigoshe on #43. That is me standing inside the church. Gary
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