We enjoyed several days in Idaho in August including a meeting together of my mother's family and their descendents. My cousin, Bruce, and his wife, Debi, invited the family to meet in their beautiful backyard in Idaho Falls for a lovely afternoon on August 19, 2017.
My mom grew up as part of 8 siblings. This photo was taken at the ranch in 1990. By birth order are Elden, Velva, Lowell, Gerald, Keith, Elna, Nola, and Milton. Four of them are no longer with us; Elden, Velva, Lowell, and Nola. The three above; Gerald, Keith, and Elna were able to join us. The youngest brother, Milton, lives in California and was unable to be with us.
Andrew Percy Nyborg and Rhoda Ann Foote first met 100 years ago in the summer of 1917, so it seemed fitting that their extended family were not only celebrating that meeting of two hearts but would also be witnessing the Great American Solar Eclipse and Totality on the following Monday, August 21, 2017.
My uncles and aunt are joined by Gerald's wife, Juanita and Elna's husband, Roger. Keith's wife, Raiija has also passed as have the spouses of those siblings who are also gone.
Those in attendance from each family were also photographed. Elna's family.
Gerald's family.
Keith's children.
Keith's extended family.
Velva's family.
Nola's family.
Nyborg first cousins in attendance.
We were trying to recreate this photo taken at the ranch in about 1967 with us standing in line according to our birth date.
And finally a picture of everyone. It was so good to be with family!
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