Milestone Announcements August 10, 2014
ANNIVERSARY
Ken and Mary Roberts
50th Anniversary
Ken and Mary Roberts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this summer with a trip to Hawaii, with son Bryan and wife Tiffany. Upon return to Tri-Cities, their hometown, their daughter Jodi, Doug and step-granddaughters, Angelica and Kali, hosted a beautiful surprise party in their lovely new home with more than 40 friends, neighbors and classmates, and Ken's 99-year-old dad and family members.
They married in Richland, Wash., where they had met in their teens, before Ken went into the Navy and Mary on to college. When both returned and found "that little girls and little boys grew up, they fell in love and the rest is history." Mary had moved to Pasadena, Calif., but Ken soon came and put a ring on her finger and she returned to Richland, where she also had been a classmate and friend of Sharon Tate (pre Hollywood).
As a longtime friend said to Mary at her 50th class reunion, "you have lived a charmed life." The couple agrees since they've been able to travel to many places in the world, with Mary leading the tours, which made it affordable to go to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, Caribbean and others. (Charlie Pride, wife and entourage joined them for two days at their hotel in Fiji, and what a hoot!)
They moved from Tri-Cities to Harrison in 1995, then into Coeur d'Alene in 2000, and have loved it, and being involved in many activities, including 3Cs (Cancer and Community Charities), church, fitness, women's groups, etc. They also enjoy Lake Havasu very much, and outdoor activities.
WEDDING
Provax-Cavanaugh
Tami Marie Provax and David Charles Cavanaugh were joyfully married on July 3, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene.
Tami is a 12-year resident of Coeur d'Alene. David (Dave) is the son of Dr. David K. Cavanaugh who now resides in Coeur d'Alene and the Late Dr. Maxine C. Cavanaugh of Tonawanda (Buffalo), N.Y. Dave has been a resident of Coeur d'Alene for nearly a year, having followed his love Tami here from Silicon Valley, Calif., where he was a high tech executive. Tami is a high risk labor and delivery nurse currently seeking new and challenging nursing opportunities in the area.
The outdoor wedding ceremony was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tickemyer in Kingswood Estates. Ceremony officiant was Kris McIlvenna, proprietor of 315 Martini and Tapas, and the Greenbriar Inn at 315 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. Tami was given away by her sons, Christopher and Michael Purta.
Maid of Honor was the bride's daughter, Marisa Purta. Also attending the bride were Krista Tickemyer of Coeur d'Alene and Susan (Susie) Wanlass formerly of Spirit Lake, now residing in Coeur d'Alene. The groom's Best Man was his cousin, Paul Cavanaugh of Blue Springs (Kansas City), Missouri. Also attending the groom, were the bride's sons, Christopher and Michael Purta. Music for the ceremony was provided by harpist Annie Johnson of Post Falls.
The reception was held on the patio of the Lakeshore Loft on Sanders Beach in Coeur d'Alene. Catering was provided by Greenbriar Catering of Coeur d'Alene. Entertainment and music featured Kenny Roberg, lead singer of the band "Mistaken Identity" of Spokane and Marlana Langoria of Spokane. The wedding photographer was Luba Wold, Photography by Luba, in Coeur d'Alene and the wedding videographer was Kevin Hochstetler, Allevin Creative, in Coeur d'Alene.
The wedding and reception were attended by nearly 50 guests. In addition to those in the area, family and friends traveled to Coeur d'Alene from Buffalo, N.Y., Kansas City, Mo., Phoenix, Ariz., and the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
There is one special person without whom the festivities of the weekend would not have happened. In loving memory of the mother of the groom, Dr. Maxine C. Cavanaugh who passed away in February, during the ceremony and throughout the weekend, the couple recognized the spirit of this woman who touched so many and brought such generosity to all who knew her.
In addition to the wedding and reception on July 3, guests were treated to a Fireworks Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene on July 4, courtesy of the mother of the groom. The festivities were capped off with a special birthday celebration on July 5 for the father of the groom, Dr. David K. Cavanaugh who turned 85 on July 8, and the aunt of the bride, Mrs. Celia Provax, who turned 86 on June 16.
The couple has chosen to delay their honeymoon until a future date and are considering a trip to Tahiti and/or Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh will continue to reside in Coeur d'Alene.
Channing Joshua Stewart was born at 7:45 a.m. July 26, 2014, to Lucinda Krueger and Josh Stewart of Post Falls. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Sisters are JadeAnn Grindle and Payton Stewart. Maternal grandparents are JoAnn Krueger and George Krueger. Paternal grandmother is Robin Stewart.
FIVE GENERATIONS
The Gleason Family Reunion had five generations attending on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014. The wedding photo is of Ivy Mae Wright (seated in chair) and her new husband Merle William Gleason (standing behind her) in 1905. They raised seven children, Morris, Beryl, Voyne, Dessie, Wright, Verda and Evelyn. The family settled in Hayden in the winter of 1936.
EDUCATION
Makena A. Whitaker, the daughter of Roger Whitaker of Bend, Ore., and Patty McGinnis of Coeur d'Alene, recently graduated from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. She received a Bachelor of Science in dietetics, nutrition and food science. She will be pursuing her Registered Dietitian certification and is currently volunteering and advocating for local food systems at Community Roots, the local community garden organization. Makena graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 2010.
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* Engagement announcements (1 photo accepted)
* Wedding announcements (1 photo accepted)
* Births (1 photo accepted)
* Milestone birthdays at age 70 and every fifth year thereafter or every year after age 90 (1 photo accepted)
* Generations (1 photo accepted)
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