The Quiet Side of the Tetons!

I have not posted in quite awhile to any of my blogs, social media just seems to be a quicker, instant update, but when this photo came across my newsfeed from "Only in Idaho" I thought, now that belongs on our Teton Valley Blog!

Happy Veteran's Day/Birthday Ralph Thompson!

My grandpa Ralph M. Thompson, 1918. Nov. 11, 1918 (Armistice Day) was his 22nd birthday. He was coming home on leave and when the train stopped in a town along the way, the citizens carried him on their shoulders in honor of his service, and in celebration of the end of World War I. (Submitted by Jackie Ginn)

Update on Pierre's Playhouse

Fond memories of the summer melodramas at Pierre's Playhouse........ In a recent newspaper article, I read where the Playhouse is also now a theater. Be sure to click on the Facebook link and see what's happening at Pierre's! They are replacing the old theater seats---you can pick one up for $30.00 each, or purchase a whole row of history! Here are some photos from FB:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pierres-Playhouse/198611207649

A nostalgic look down the aisle of Pierre's Playhouse---It may not look like this again.

We've been in this little theater many times, sitting in those red seats, a packed house waiting for the performance to start.

Renovations are taking place....old seating removed.

Floors refinished before new seating put in.

Happy 80th Birthday Uncle Garth and Happy Birthday (little sister) Auntie Aloa, and Uncle Garl watching from Heaven!

We can only guess where you'll be on January 9, 2012!

That new recliner looks great on you, and that looks like a new i-pad!

You will love the great video created by his daughter Sally and family.

To see the video, scroll down to the bottom of the page, Playlist has been temporarily turned off so that you can hear the video.

I know you're visiting The Hebdon's in Ft. Lauderdale, so fun times at the beach!
Enjoy your day!

Mom said Uncle Jack's Birthday is also January 4th!
I will search for a photo of him too! If anyone has one, email me! Thanks!

Happy 80th Birthday Rulen Thompson!

Posting some photo album pages from Tiffany of Rulen Thompson's 80th Birthday, and the Thompson families! Looking great everyone!

We will miss you, Uncle Don!

Donald Earl Sundgren

(01/22/1934 - 10/03/2011)

SUNDGREN, Donald Earl

Donald Earl Sundgren of Spokane passed away October 3, 2011 at age 77 in Spokane. He was born to parents Erick and Myrtle Sundgren on January 22, 1934 in Spokane. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Beverly Self, and his brother, Wayne Sundgren. He is survived by wife Ann Sundgren and children Donald Jr, Adam, and Misty, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Don grew up in the Spokane and Sandpoint areas. He spent most of his schooling years in Sandpoint but graduated from the old Lindbergh High School in 1952. He worked at several different jobs after high school then went into the army in 1956, where he served in Seattle and Adak Island. After his military service, he worked for Bendix Field Engineering in England for two years. He was then transferred to several states in the US, ending up in Fairbanks, Alaska where he spent the next 24 years running a satellite tracking station. He worked two more years in Guam before retiring and moving back to the Sandpoint area. He enjoyed traveling, model trains and cars, wood-working, and gardening. A memorial service will be held at Audubon Park United Methodist Church at the corner of Driscoll Blvd. and Garland on Saturday, October 8th at 2:00 pm, followed by a dinner at Whisperwood Clubhouse, at 19th and Sullivan Rd. in Spokane Valley at 4:00 pm. Contributions may be sent to Audubon Park Church or other charity.

Rhea Thompson Hollis

Goldie's niece, Rhea Thompson Hollis (daughter of Ralph and Valeda Thompson) has gone ahead to the great, eternal family reunion on the other side.
Here are some photos posted by her daughter, Jackie.

I will always remember her visit with Guelda Maurine to Idaho. They managed to find our place in the country, but we laughed about leaving bread crumbs the next time! They spent the night with us, and from then on we referred to the sisters as "Hansel, Guelda and Gretel!"

Rhea, age 4
What a cutie, look at those darling ringlets!!

Rhea Hollis: April 14, 1925 - September 28, 2011
JD Hollis: December 24, 1920 - February 7, 1997
This photo was taken in 1942

50th Wedding Anniversary, August 1990

Rhea, age 85

Save us all a spot at the reunion! We'll be missing you until then...

Please comment and leave a memory of Rhea! Thanks!

Thompson Family Scrapbook

Tiffany put together a 146 page scrapbook that I have a copy of. I am posting some of the photos here, but let me know if you are interested in seeing more! She did a great job on this digital scrapbook of ancestors past and present! Enjoy!

E.E. Thompson Family Reunion Jerome Idaho 2011

E.E. Thompson Family

This is my favorite photo! It said "Grandma Thompson with her children" I am thinking it must be Nancy Elvira Christensen (wife of John Edwin Thompson) Rulen's mother??

E.E. Thompson Quilt

The descendants of E. E. Thompson recently held a family reunion in Jerome, Idaho. Here are some photos from the reunion. To see more, you can check out "Thompson Family Ties" on Flickr at www.flickr.com
You will have to be a member to join the group, but it's free!

Here's also a link of a professional photographer who took family photos at the reunion:
http://www.summerbranderphotography.com/client/Thompson_Fam_Reunion/index.html

Be sure to join the Facebook Group: "Thompson Family Ties"
Tiffany has done a great job in doing what she can to connect family!

Lena, Fern, Verda, Delores


Rulen and Fern

Reunion 2011

Rulen Reunion 2011

Melvin and Rulen

Ora Thompson's daughter, Noni

Reunion 2011