Milestone Announcements February 10, 2013
ANNIVERSARY
Andrew and Elsie Hightower
Andrew and Elsie (Maki) Hightower are celebrating 72 years of marriage. The couple raised their family in Kellogg, Idaho, and moved to Spokane Valley.
Elsie, a LPN nurse, and Andrew, a businessman, are retired and living in Blachard, Idaho.
Children are Gloria (Louis) Jennings of Kellogg and Linda Polzin (Jim) of Blanchard.
The couple has five grandchildren and eight great-granchildren.
James and Linda Polzin
James and Linda (Hightower) Polzin are celebrating 52 years of marriage. The couple lived and raised their family in Beaver Dam, Wis., living there for 42 years. James, a business owner, engineer and architect, and Linda, who worked in business management, moved to Blanchard, Idaho, in 2002.
Daughter Monique Siedschlag (Mark) resides in Thoreau, N.M. Another daughter, Rebecca (Dan) Klotz resides in Belgrade, Mont.
The couple has four grandchildren.
WEDDING
Jillian and Dane Henze
Jillian Evona Beaudry and Dane C. Henze were married on Dec. 15, 2012, at the Weinhard Hotel in Dayton, Wash.
Paul Beaudry of Post Falls and Nicholas and Jan Kovach of Bellevue, Wash., are parents of the bride. Dan and Diane Henze of Aberdeen, Wash., are the groom's parents.
Jillian is a Sammamish High School and Linfield College graduate. She is employed as an account manager in public relations at AMI Advertising Agency in Walla Walla, Wash.
Dane graduated from Aberdeen High School and St. Martin's University, and works as an agriculture research technician at Seneca Foods in Dayton, Wash.
The couple honeymooned in the Bahamas and will reside in Waitsburg, Wash.
Faith and Dustin Hall
Faith Alissa Mack and Dustin Jean Hall were married on Dec. 29, 2012, at Faith Ministries in Post Falls.
Sarah Hindman of Post Falls is the mother of the bride. Donald and Rhonda Hall of Athol are the groom's parents.
Faith graduated from Hayden Christian School in 2010, and is attending the American Institute of Clinical Massage in Post Falls.
Dustin graduated from Lakeland High School in 2008. He is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
ENGAGEMENT
Bishop-Nafsinger
Donald and Christine Bishop of Blanchard, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Grace, to William "Billy" Nafsinger, son of Kreg and Chiun Nafsinger of Spokane Valley.
Billy is attending college in Spokane while Grace is working as a barista there. Billy graduated from Central Valley High School and Grace graduated from Timberlake High School and attended North Idaho College. Previously, she attended Life Prep Academy in Newport, Wash., and Post Falls Christian Academy.
They are planning a July wedding.
Bell-Van Valin
Cary-Bell Dooley of Denver, Colo., and Daniel Bell of Parker, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter Caitlyn Bell, of Denver, to Luke Van Valin, son of Tim and Debbie Van Valin of Athol, Idaho.
The wedding is set for June in Denver. The bride is a graduate of the University of Colorado, and will attend graduate school in business in the fall. Luke is a sports announcer for extreme skiing and beach volleyball. The couple will reside in Denver.
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS
Rep. Frank Henderson
90th Birthday
Rep. Frank Henderson celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Frank’s children and grandchildren traveled from everywhere to help and celebrate this occasion.
Frank and Betty Ann with Jennifer Amaya, daughter; Avery Amaya, granddaughter from Thousand Oaks, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Eileen Henderson; Frank’s grandson, Nick; son Thomas from Liberty Lake, Wash.; son Steve Henderson from Tucson, Ariz.; granddaughter Jennifer Henderson of Washington, granddaughter Sarah and her husband Patrick from Seattle; daughter Jane Mamer from Plattville, Colo.; and daughter-in-law Marianne for Tucson, Ariz. And a picture was enlarged showing Frank’s granddaughter, Michelle, husband Brian and Frank’s great-grandson, Nathan from Germany.
Bernice Gerry 90th Birthday
Longtime Coeur d'Alene resident Bernice Gerry turned 90 on Jan. 31, 2013. She is the wife of the late Charles Gerry; mother of Lorna Carpenter and Sarah Johnson; grandmother of Mason, Micah and Kelsey; and great-grandmother of Penelope.
Lucas Scott Hunter was born at 5:08 p.m. Nov. 29, 2012, to Carly and Robert Hunter of Coeur d'Alene. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Brother is Robert James Hunter. Maternal grandparents are Edward VanderSchaaf and Heidi Hull. Paternal grandparents are Clint and Dee Hunter, and Mark and Susie Hall.
Easton Jeffrey Molitor was born at 10:25 p.m. Jan. 10, 2013, to Taryn and Jeff Molitor of Post Falls. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tana and Terry Nichols of Post Falls. Paternal grandparents are Mary Kay and Dave Molitor of Pocatello.
Casey Sebastian Deere was born at 10:40 a.m. Jan. 18, 2013, to Maricel P. and William R. Deere of Coeur d'Alene. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Brothers are Sean, 6, and Cameron, 4. Maternal grandparents are Leo and Valentina Awag.
Theodore Jack Arthur Fraser was born at 12:24 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2013, to Seneca and Amber Fraser of Post Falls. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Brother is Philo Fraser. Maternal grandparents are Arnold and Laurie Keefer and Pamela Disbrow. Paternal grandparents are Faye and Jack Fraser.
Kira Lori Ann Vodder was born at 12:37 p.m. Jan 29, 2013, to Britica Smith and Colby Vodder of Coeur d'Alene. She weights 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Brother is Skyler Smith. Maternal grandparents are Trina Smith and George Houston. Paternal grandparents are Sherry and Rodney Caudill.
Submit your milestones to hmain@cdapress.com or in person at the Coeur d'Alene Press, 201 Second St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.
Listings include:
- Wedding anniversaries for couples married 25 years and every fifth year thereafter (2 photos accepted)
- Wedding engagement announcements
- Births (no photos)
- Milestone birthdays at age 70 and every fifth year thereafter or every year after age 90
Deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesdays.