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THIS WEEK-
JUNE 3 - JUNE 9, 2019
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2018
Family is Everything…
Blueberry Girls Unite!
Julie's Burley High School
friends on their way for
their 2019 Spring/Summer
gathering on their way to see
Celine Dion in Las Vegas.
How fun for us to have them stop
to see us on their way.
Happy
Riggy waves goodbye as they
pull out at 1:59 p.m.
Maddie takes good care of Riggy.
Arrived at St. George...
Relaxing at their hotel...
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We mailed Anna's graduation card,
then we had lunch at Pollo Loco in
American Fork by Costco.
Blueberry Girls Unite!
Julie's Burley High School
friends on their way for
their 2019 Spring/Summer
gathering on their way to see
Celine Dion in Las Vegas.
How fun for us to have them stop
to see us on their way.
Happy
pull out at 1:59 p.m.
Maddie takes good care of Riggy.
Arrived at St. George...
then we had lunch at Pollo Loco in
American Fork by Costco.
today and Pollo Loco
(which translates to "Crazy Chicken")
is a chain from Guatemala.
When I asked him how he liked it,
he moved his hand back and forth,
which means "mas o menos" which
means: "Just so so."
Don't think we'll be going back.
"Super Cuts."
When we drove back through
Lehi, I asked if he wanted to
stop at the old-fashioned
barber shop there, but
he did not.
Smith's after driving through
the Quick-Quak car wash.
We try to read our
"Come, Follow Me" lesson
on Monday evenings.
I can't remember if we did.
(I catching this up on Saturday night.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
Family is Everythi4g…
Marci came to help Walt
start his day.
start his day.
Max was lonesome.
He comes to see us often.
A trailer is here for John to load
up the food for the ward
YM Camp. He is over the food
for the 35 boys and leaders
going for four days.
We bicycled today - 21 minutes.
There is construction going on
everywhere here.
The Beehive class hosted a
dinner for the "Empty Nesters'
this evening for Young Women.
We were instructed to sit at the
table where we liked the centerpiece.
We chose the Patriotic one, not
knowing it was the one Maddie did.
John and Sherry Shepherd also
sat at Maddie's table.
Natalia welcomed everyone.
The Beehive girls made desserts.
Maddie made the chocolate chip
cookies that are front and center.
Everything was delicious!
Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes,
gravy, tossed salad, green beans,
and corn were the main dishes.
It was so fun sitting at Maddie's
table and getting to know her better.
We saw this funny sign on
face book today.
xxx xxx xxx
Wendell High School Classmate of 1952
Edith Fern Pehrson
JANUARY 12, 1935 ~ JUNE 4,
2019 (AGE 84)
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Edith Fern Dean Pehrson
(Edie), formerly of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully with family by
her side on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Layton, Utah.
Edith was born on January 12, 1935 to James Robert Dean and Virginia Fern
Jacklin Dean in Twin Falls, Idaho. She spent most of her early years on the
family farm in Wendell, Idaho. In her youth, Edith also lived in Adrian,
Oregon, where she was a cheerleader, Twin Falls, Idaho and Vineyard, Utah.
While in Vineyard, her family spent the winter living in a tent to save money
to pay off the farm back in Wendell. She always said how grateful she was
to move back to the farmhouse that spring. She loved climbing trees, reading
books and playing with cousins.
Edith graduated from Wendell High School at age 17, earning a scholarship for
college. She attended Idaho State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree
in Education and graduating within three years. She made eternal friendships
along the way, including her best friend, Lavonne Bartschi. She
loved being in theatrical productions, serving in and becoming president of
Lambda Delta Sigma and serving in church callings.
In 1954, Edith met Ralph Verl Pehrson on a blind date arranged by their mutual
friend, Dean Crump. Ralph had just returned from Korea and had bought himself a
new car. The gals were sitting in the back seat when Edie got a fun idea. She
pretended to be ill and throw up, much to Ralph’s horror! Once he stopped the
car and saw it was a joke, he was hooked! They married August 11, 1955, in the
Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Their first home was a cute, basement apartment in Pocatello, Idaho.
Edith taught school in each of the towns and cities she and Ralph lived,
including Pocatello, Soda Springs, Salmon and Boise, Idaho. She and Ralph made
lifelong friendships in each of these locations. She loved being a teacher. She
was so blessed to remain friends with many of her students throughout her life.
She also enjoyed singing, crossword puzzles, board games, theater and reading.
She would always play a game with her children and grandchildren whenever they
would visit. In the evenings, Edie's favorite TV game shows were Wheel of
Fortune and Jeopardy. During her Boise days, you could catch her reading
scriptures, writing letters to missionaries, visiting with neighbors, taking in
meals or reading a good book.
She cherished the time she spent volunteering at Bown House teaching young
students about the early days of education in Boise.
The gospel of Jesus Christ was of most importance to Edie. She loved her Savior
and found peace and joy serving Him. She faithfully took her children to church
every week. She fasted and prayed for direction in her life. She taught her
children the importance of serving others by her example. It seemed she was
always doing things to help others, even when it was inconvenient for her. Her
church service included serving as teacher, president and counselor in many
Primary, Young Women and Relief Societies. She loved the years she
was called to serve in the Boise temple. Prior to and during this time,
she and her father were found serving there as patrons at least once a week
until his passing in 1991. Her toughest yet most pinnacle point of
service was serving as a missionary in Boise after Ralph passed away in
2010.
Edith was the mother of four children, Karyn (John) Frederickson of Orem, Utah,
Alan (Pamela) Pehrson of Kennewick, WA, Leanne (Christopher) Spencer of Layton,
UT and Kendra (Benjamin) Simpson of Blaine, WA. She was the grandmother to 13:
Adam Frederickson, Daren (Solveig) Spencer, Sarah Pehrson Janicek, Andrew
“Andy” Frederickson, David (Tasha) Pehrson, Ariel Spencer Peterson, Alicia
Frederickson, Emily Pehrson (Benjamin) Farmer, Chelsea Frederickson (Matthew)
Bécar, Rachael Spencer, Eliza Spencer (Zachary) Evans, Bryce (Sarah)
Frederickson, Natalie Spencer, Corwin Simpson, Aiden Simpson and Liam Simpson.
She was known as “Great” to 11 great-grandchildren including Cash and Collins
Janicek, Gretchen and Ralph Pehrson, Lucy Farmer, Lucas, Levi and Charlotte
Spencer, Carter and Sloane Peterson and Grace Bécar. She was truly a grand
matriarch of this family. She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph
Pehrson, her parents, her brother Jimmy, a granddaughter Rachael, a grandson
Troy and a great-grandson Lucas.
The Pehrson children wish to express their sincere and heartfelt appreciation
for the loving care of nurses, aids and staff of Fairfield Village. Edith
believed she had moved to the doorsteps of the celestial kingdom while living
at Fairfield Village in Layton, Utah. Maybe she really had.
In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Bown House Museum, which is
managed by the Assistance League of Boise.
Email address: assistanceleagueofboise@alboise.org
Phone (208) 377-4327
Sunday, June 16th from 7pm-9pm my family will be available for a casual meet
and greet at Marriott Residence Inn 1401 S Lusk Place, just below the Boise
Depot.
Funeral services for Edith Pehrson will be held on Monday, June 17th at 9am at
Relyea Mortuary 318 N Latah Street Boise, ID 83706 Welcome and viewing will
begin at 9am with the memorial service beginning at 9:30am. A short Interment
service and grave dedication will be held 11am at the Idaho State Veteran’s
Cemetery Pavilion located at 10100 N Horseshoe Bend Rd. Boise ID 83714.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019
Family is Everything...
John's been preparing for
many days...
...today is the day.
They're doing final loading
to be ready to go.
John and Jackson will both
be going.
Bro. Buchanan's rig is hooked
to the trailer and ready to pull out.
Riggy is riding his bike
as everyone is loading up.
Jacee is heading to work.
John telling Riggy one last goodbye.
Maddie is watching out for Riggy.
Jackson's ready...
They're on their way...
,
Walt and I bicycled...
We watched
"The Longest Day"
with Gary tonight.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019
Family is Everything...
Happy 75 years since
D-DAY
"The Longest Day back in 1944"
The news said that 9,400 are buried in
France from the total forces who
landed on D-Day.
Utah Beach
An estimated 2,400 Americans from the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions died in the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. The troops were pinned down by the German 352nd Infantry Division, according to About.com, because the German fortifications were undamaged by a pre-invasion bombing that fell inland.
Despite the heavy losses at Omaha Beach, 34,000 troops had been landed there by the end of D-Day, according to History Learning Site. While the total German losses on D-Day are unknown, the D-Day Museum estimates the figure to be between 4,000 and 9,000. In total, over 425,000 troops from the German and Allied forces were either killed, wounded or went missing during Battle of Normandy, according to the D-Day Museum, and between 15,000 and 20,000 French civilians were killed.
Despite the heavy losses at Omaha Beach, 34,000 troops had been landed there by the end of D-Day, according to History Learning Site. While the total German losses on D-Day are unknown, the D-Day Museum estimates the figure to be between 4,000 and 9,000. In total, over 425,000 troops from the German and Allied forces were either killed, wounded or went missing during Battle of Normandy, according to the D-Day Museum, and between 15,000 and 20,000 French civilians were killed.
We thank all who have kept
us safe and free.
We honor and admire each one.
Ted Nugent [I deleted a couple of words we don't use.]
D-Day is arguably as important as Independence Day when we shot & killed king george punks that came to take our guns as America may not have our freedoms to celebrate on Independence Day had D-Day failed.
Fortunately for the world, D-Day didn’t fail. From the beaches of Omaha, Sword, Juno, Gold and Utah, freedom’s warriors began the treacherous march to deliver the world from evil nazis..
The smoke, the rattling of machine-guns, the thunder of bombs, the roar of engines, the shrieks of the wounded, and the moans of the dying have long ago evaporated. The beaches are still now. What remains are the rows and rows and rows of [9,700] alabaster headstones of warriors who gave all 75 years ago today on the beaches of Normandy.
Few of the warriors who stormed those beaches 75 years ago remain with us. Most of them now belong to the ages. What they did as young men, however, will live forever as long as free people understand that freedom is never free.
For this reason, D-Day, June 6 should be declared a world holiday, as it is the singular day in modern history that represents good triumphing over evil, freedom defeating tyranny.
Happy Independence Day, world. You can thank the warriors of D-Day for that.
Fortunately for the world, D-Day didn’t fail. From the beaches of Omaha, Sword, Juno, Gold and Utah, freedom’s warriors began the treacherous march to deliver the world from evil nazis..
The smoke, the rattling of machine-guns, the thunder of bombs, the roar of engines, the shrieks of the wounded, and the moans of the dying have long ago evaporated. The beaches are still now. What remains are the rows and rows and rows of [9,700] alabaster headstones of warriors who gave all 75 years ago today on the beaches of Normandy.
Few of the warriors who stormed those beaches 75 years ago remain with us. Most of them now belong to the ages. What they did as young men, however, will live forever as long as free people understand that freedom is never free.
For this reason, D-Day, June 6 should be declared a world holiday, as it is the singular day in modern history that represents good triumphing over evil, freedom defeating tyranny.
Happy Independence Day, world. You can thank the warriors of D-Day for that.
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We went to the movie tonight with Julie,
Jacee, Maddie, and Riggy.
A L A D D I N
We liked it a lot!
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019
Family is Everything…
...and so are friends!
The sisters of Saratoga Springs
3rd Ward have lunch together
once a month.
This is my first time to go.
Today they went to a great
Mexican restaurant in
American Fork --
Mi Ranchito.
Linda drove Sharon and me over.
Susan, Linda, and Kathie
Sharon and Tammy
Valerie, Judy, Kaye
Shauna and Eileen
We all liked what we ordered.
I had a beef enchilada
with rice and beans.
I had a beef enchilada
with rice and beans.
Linda was given a complimentary
dish of fried ice cream
because it was her
birthday June 2.
dish of fried ice cream
because it was her
birthday June 2.
They brought her a sombrero...
...and sang "Happy Birthday" to her.
We loved talking with each other.
Some left before I got this
photo outside...
Can you tell the wind is blowing?
Some left before I got this
photo outside...
Can you tell the wind is blowing?
When I got home,
Walt and I biked this afternoon
for 30 minutes.
Walt wishes he could do
these other exercise
machines, too.
I tried another mirror photo,
since no one else was
there when we left.
since no one else was
there when we left.
It was getting cloudy over
the lake as we drove away.
the lake as we drove away.
The war movie we chose
to watch tonight wasn't
very good so we didn't
watch it to the end.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019
Family is Everything…
Marci helped Walt get
ready for the day.
He's feeling a little stronger
this week.
ready for the day.
He's feeling a little stronger
this week.
This morning we watched the
1954 Alfred Hitchcock movie:
"Dial M for Murder"
starring Grace Kelly
and Ray Millan.
It's always amazing to be
remiinded how beautiful
Grace Kelly was.
No wonder a true-live prince
fell in love with her and
wisked her off to
his Kingdom of Monaco.
Alfred Hitchcock wanted her
to star in another of his
movies after she married,
but Prince Rainer would
not let her consider it.
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