Here in the Ozarks, we have had six new additions since the last reunion
John and Lesley Nolan of Topeka, Kansas, parents of Noah Matthew Nolan.
John is the son of Butch and Jeanie (Grife) Nolan.
Billy DeLaMatter and Cassie Allen, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, are the
parents of Jeremy Dean DeLaMatter (born August 23, 2000). Billy is son
of Cecil DeLaMatter, and grandson of Melva (Grife) DeLaMatter.
Lisa Bowers and Joda Cain, of Peculair, Missouri, are the parents of Travion
Antonio Cain (born September 25, 2000). Lisa is the daughter of Mike
and Arlene (DeLaMatter) Bowers, granddaughter of Melva (Grife)
DeLaMatter.
Crystal Ipock gave birth to Addison Mykala Ipock on July 26, 2000.
Crystal is the daughter of Susan Jones Tuomala and stepdaughter of
Kris Tuomala. Kris is the son of Lena Faye (Grife) Tuomala.
Nick Russell and Amber Alvarez, of Neosho, Missouri, are the parents of
Tristen Lee Russell (born August 10, 2000). Nick is the grandson of
Gerry (Minars) Mills and great-grandson of Nellie (Grife) Minars.
Bradly and Lora Davis, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are the parents of
Noah Blake Davis (born October 13, 2000). Lora is the daughter of Cathy
Mae Jones Tuomala and the stepdaughter of Edward Tuomala. Edward is the
son of Lena Faye (Grife) Tuomala.
Kris and Susie Tuomala (Kris is the son of Lena Faye) have started a home- based business that deals with the primitive lifestyles of our early ancestors. Their business is called "Walking on Old Ground". In addition to making many hand crafted items, they also write articles and even have a book out.
Mary Spencer Holstad has been in business for a while. Her Teddy Bear creations are sold all over the world. Her website is www.maryholstad.com. Mary is the daughter of Leroy Spencer and the grand-daughter of Nellie (Grife) Minars.