Click on the picture to see Mike Ludgate's (Cousin Raylene's husband) photos of the reunion.
If you are the first who can name every single person in this picture correctly and send the list to your editor, Paul Gardner, you will win $100! Hint: Raymond Gardner’s family is very well represented here. Think of his son, Stephen.
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Thank you, also, to Cousin Sharon Gardner who managed the nightmare of the name badges, and to everyone who prepared the delicious food. We’re all very grateful to our hosts, The NorthWoods Stewardship Center. |
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GARDNER FAMILY REUNION |
Raylene Ludgate is host of the game "Guess What the Old-Fashioned Farm Implement Is?"
Every picture shown below as well as all the videos were taken in the presence of "Original Gang of Ten" members - Beulah Griffes and Raymond Gardner. |
Ruth Metcalf of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by her daughter, Ruth Ann Metcalf | ||
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Elizabeth Johnson of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and John Vasko | ||
Lois Cardwell, of "The Original Gang of Ten" had no children and was a wonderful aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Here she is with her husband, Brooks. | ||
Earl Gardner of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by his daughter, Jean Gardner Gonzalo, and his son, Paul Gardner. | ||
Clayton Gardner of "The Original Gang of Ten" had no representative at this year's reunion. His children are Ron Gardner and Brenda Gardner. Here he is with his wife, Gerry. | ||
Nita Ames of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by her son, Rod Ames and his family. They include his daughter, Jackie Patenaude and his sister-in-law, Patty Ames. Nita is also represented by her grandson, Matt Ames and his family - wife Amy, and children Noah, Addison, and Lacey. | ||
Adelbert Gardner of "The Original Gang of Ten" had no representative at this year's reunion. His children are Adele, Lorraine, Becky, Diane, Cindy, Milton, Bob, Billy (deceased) and Tom. Here he is with his wife, Lilla. | ||
Raymond Gardner of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by all six of children - Gloria, Stephen, Raylene, Sharon, Ellen, and Cheryl. He is also represented by some of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. | ||
Elinor Cove of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by her daughter, Nancy Whitney, | ||
Beulah Griffes of "The Original Gang of Ten" is represented by her daughter, Sharon Manchester, her daughter, Sheryl Hosford, and her son Len Griffes. She is also represented by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, spouses, and significant others. |
Do you want to watch some videos of the reunion? Click on the numbers in the table to view them.
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