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
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For some of you old timers and also not so old timers too.
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