30th Annual St. Luke's Friends Christmas Breakfast

 The CICU group that were here~ sitting: Carol, Melodee, Kris, Barbara. Standing: Susan, Wayne, Janet, Bonnie, Margaret and Terri.

 Wanita- lab tech, Lynda, Betty and Ellie worked in Post Coronary, right next to us!

 Linda  and Betty sharing a good laugh!

 Those PM Girls! Bonnie, Mel, Kris, Barb and Carol

 Terry and Dave

 Wayne and Betsy

 Lots of conversations going on! The house was buzzing for sure!

 My tall friend Betsy!

Most of the group before too many people left!

 

This was a trial trying to make this work, the first time we postponed it because we had a snowstorm, the 2nd time because my Dad was sick. I was determined to get us together to celebrate this winter season and it happened. I felt like I really needed my St. Luke friend's this day! A good time was had by all once again. Blessings to you my dear dear friends! Wayne figured out that there was over 500 years of Nursing Experience here. I would trust any of them with my life!!!



Dad

Jack Richard Reed left his earthly body and went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday February 2, 2014. Jack was born June 7, 1928 to Frank and Amy (Dugan) Reed in Zemple, Minnesota. He attended Deer River Schools. He entered the US Army on July 12, 1946. His military occupation was heavy machine gunner and he earned a parachutist badge from the 11th Airborne Division. During this time he was in Occupied Japan, spending most of his time in Okinawa. He was discharged December 19, 1947.
He reenlisted in the Army on  November 4, 1948 and was a food service apprentice stationed in Fort Bliss Texas. He was discharged December 6, 1949.
He met Anna Mae Benham, from Talmoon Minnesota; her parents were Harold and Edith Benham. Jack and Ann were married on September 3, 1950 in Grand Rapids Minnesota. Most of their married life they resided in Deer River and they were blessed with six children.
He worked for almost 25 years at Blandin Paper Company in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1990 at the age of 62.
In his earlier years Jack like to garden, fish and hunt. He had hobbies of collecting and selling coins, pocket watches and anything old and interesting. He and his wife loved  flea marketing, he especially loved “the hunt.” He was a member of the Deer River Bible Church and they were like a 2nd family to him.
The most important life change for him was in 1973 when he gave his heart to the Lord. He was a changed man, a bit radical at first, but became a very devout follower of Christ and wanted to share his faith with everyone.
He spent the last 8 1/2 months of his life in the Homestead Nursing Home in Deer River. He was well loved by many there and he came to accept his life there and made many friends among the staff and the residents.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Amy Reed, his wife Anna Mae and all 10 of his beloved siblings.
He will be sadly missed by his children Susan Reed of Duluth Minnesota, John and Linda Reed, Cindy and Clarence Hart and Sandi Reed all of Deer River and Jeff and Tammy Reed and Jason and Carol Reed of Cohasset, Minnesota, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren (with 2 on the way), many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Carroll Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Deer River Bible Chapel.

Preston age 6 Wrestling Champ!

Preston took First Place this weekend in wrestling out of town. He brought his tropy up to show Grandpa Great (my Dad), he was one proud 6 year old!! Dad tried to get him to leave his tropy, but "no way!" Made Grandpa Great smile!!!

Terri Sallsness Graham turned 50 on December 8th, 2013

Terri and wonderful hubby Dave!

Her 2 step daughters who love her!!

Terri, Janet and I worked in the CICU together at St. Luke's, Terri and I were neighbors on 11th Street, and now Terri and I work at Essentia Heath together at "The Nurse Care Line."

Your family put on a great party for you! Your Mom said "Nothing but the best for our Terri!!" You are loved! May your 50th year be blessed!!!

Love you!!

David Paul Rohling January 14, 1977-November 22, 2013

 We gathered at  Hope Community Church in Mpls to say goodbye to David. He was the "Son by Affection" to Steve and Delia. They poured love and Jesus into him. He was smart and talented and had many struggles. We believe he is with Jesus and that his death was a Severe Mercy. God took him home because He knew how hard it was for David to live for Him on this earth.

 Here he is much younger David than his 36 years but it shows his snappy blue eyes and his lovely smile.

 We represent his Mt. Tabor Family~ sitting is Rachel, Toni and Denise. Standing is Jesse, Mel, Steve, Delia, Susan, Philip, Nick and Becky.

 His family by affection~The Splans. Jesse, Delia (David called her Mom), Steve, Becky and Nick.

 Nick and Becky came from Colorado for a long weekend.....

Toni and I ventured from Duluth in a bit of a snowstorm, but God was gracious and kept us safe. It was so good to be together on Saturday December 14, 2013. Rest in Jesus Dear David, your struggles are over...........

2013 Annual St. Luke's Alumni Christmas Luncheon at the Northland Country Club

Our Christmas luncheon started with a wonderful lunch, followed by dessert and then we had the pleasure of listening to music from Kurt, Sue, David and Charlie Kemper. Kurt and Sue are Internal Medicine Doctors at St. Luke's and as a family the play great music. Dad, Kurt read a few funny jokes to to make us smile!

 

 

 Charlie at the drums, age 14, Kurt on the trumpet, David on the trombone, age 16. I loved watching Charlie, he looked like he was going to burst out laughing a few times! I bet all of our lovely "old" faces smiling at him made him want to laugh out loud!!!

 Both boys play the piano also, here Charlie plays "Moonlight Sonata".....Mom Sue plays the piano for most of the pieces....

 Here they are, what a great family! Guess the boys are on the swim team also!

 My friend Carol from the class of 1972! She is so pretty, she never ages!

 Bonnie class of 1973, Barbara and I from the class of 1974 and we all worked together in the CICU!

 Joanne is from the class of 1958 and she was my first head nurse, we also had another bond, she was raised in Deer River too! Jean is from the class of 1950!

 Joan is from the class of 1949, Evie is from the class of 1960 and she is our Alumni President and keeps us on our toes. Lois is from the class of 1953 (the year I was born!!)

Myself, with Judy our treasurer of the organization) and she is from the class of 1959, and Bonnie.
We make up the Board of Directors. We are missing Georgia and Patty today as they are home keeping warm!

Love these ladies who make me smile. Many nursing hours in this group!

2013 The Christmas Season Begins

The tree trimming begins~ Steve and Marlene put the tree in the stand.......

 Jerry is on "light duty" as he had double hernia repair surgery 6 days prior! He is showing off my lovely new garland! I had to teach him to splint his incisions, for fear our laughing would open his wounds!!

 The tree is trimmed and a lovely tree it is! Friends are wonderful! I could not do this alone!!!

 Steve, Marlene, Toni, myself and Jerry! What a great team we were!!!

Me and the boys, I love our new tradition!We enjoyed a yummy lunch prepared by Toni and myself!!
Same time, same station in 2014??? Let's hope!