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It sounds like Uncle Virgil’s family has decided on “Lake of the Woods” as the location for their upcoming 2025 reunion. Keith, the youngest son of Virgil & Yvonne Smith, will be taking on the duties and has the full support of his family. According to Keith, planning started well before the last reunion at Trinity, and he’s looking forward to creating a really fun family reunion. Along with his wife Leana and their tribe of kids and grandkids, his two brothers Mike and Tom and their families, they already have big surprises planned for the bi-annual reunion. Keith believes that starting the planning early and having the support of his family is the key to making sure everyone has a great time. The reunion dates are June 23 to June 29th. Bonus: Also held all cabins and campsites are available three extra days for those who like to stay longer. Tom, Mike, Keith, Randy and Sue will all be there early. It’s great to hear that they’re all excited about the reunion! 🎉
too much money? did you know you can get a campsite for as little as $360 total for the whole 6-day event! we will have a family cook area, so you don't need have any camping gear, OK EASY RIGHT?..................................... NOW RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
Cousin Sue has located the original newsclip on Arlena, Ward, Smith Schultz. "It was in with my mom's stuff" referring to Norma Smith, Moore. The Smith "cousins" are trying to update the family tree in 2024. Several cousins have come up with real documents about the life of Grandma Smith. Cousin David also provided pictures of her headstone Taken in Burley, Id. Grandma Smith was 63 and died in 1974. Oldest living cousin Mike said of Arlena "My memories of Grandma Smith were of a loving and giving person, who never asked for much for herself". She raised seven children who all became loving parents. We are well over a family of 100 thanks to Grandma Smith and in debt to her legacy.
Kudos to Todd and family on a Great time at Trinity Lake. Over 30 Smith family members Checked into Pine cove Resort July 2023. This marks the fifth time the reunion found its way to the Trinity Alps. The weather was perfect as a great time was had by all. Highlights were, lots of visiting and cards. Cousin Ryan is this year's BOB winner. The Uncle Ronald pancake breakfast was awesome with Cousins Duane and Diane covering for cousin Brian, also on the bacon grill cousin Randy kept the line moving quickly. The potluck and lake cruise rounded out the week.