Sterling and Marilyn Spafford - Canada Calgary Mission: October 2007

A very successful Missionary Reunion was held at the EnergySolutions Arena on Friday, October 5, 2007 with over 100 in attendance. (See slide show below with a few photos of the event) With the help of Chairman, Steve Smith and his assistant, Debra Peterson (and our daughter) who all spent countless hours contacting missionaries, preparing CDs with history recaps, and a DVD of memories from the mission, plus a directory with contact information, the reunion was indeed a great event. The Argyles did a great job during the beginning ice breaker activity, the music was traditional (O Canada and Called to Serve, played by Steve's son on the keyboard), the remarks by the Spafford's were heartfelt and timely. The food was great and the conversations and catching up with other missionaries was priceless.

Should we have another one in five years?

2012?!?!

We are waiting for volunteers

to CHAIR the next reunion

or serve on the committee. Send word to spade@allwest.net.

Missionary Photos compiled in October 2007 for the reunion held in SLC

(double click on the pictures if you want to view them larger)

Sister (Ullman) Gregson Family

Elder Fischer Family

Elder Porter Family

Sister (Chappell) and Elder Wade family

Sister Millett

Elder Smith Family

Elder Walton Family

Elder Thompson Family

Elder Udy Family

Sister (Kofoed) Williams Family

Elder Williams Family

Sister (Womack) Bartlett Family

Elder Wankier Family

Sister (Sawyer) Trottier Family

Elder Stephenson Family

Elder Horlacher Family (girls)

Elder Horlacher Family (boys)

Elder Shipley Family

Elder Riley Family

Elder Perkis Family

Elder Marz Family

Sister (Holme) Longman Family

Elder Kirby Family

Elder and Sister Jardine (He's 90!-Amazing)

Elder Evans Family

Sister (Capson) Wortham family

Elder Cooper Family

Elder Coombs Family

Elder Case Family

Elder Argyle Family

This blog is created for missionaries of the Canada Calgary Mission (1985-1988) who want to stay updated with each other and the Spaffords.

(written and updated by their daughter, Susan)

IN MEMORIAM

Sister Joanie Barney Smith passed away on June 13, 2007.

Joanie Michelle Smith, 44, of Longmont, died June 13, 2007 at her home.
She was born July 15, 1962 in San Francisco, and raised in San Jose, California by her parents Ralph and Carrie (Stroud) Barney.
Joanie graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979 and then continued her education at San Jose College to get ERMT.
She married Timothy R. Smith on November 28, 1987 in the Oakland temple, California.
Joanie was an Emergency Room Trauma Technician, a homemaker and mother.
She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joanie enjoyed working with the youth and was very active in Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups. She also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating, and sports. She was a wonderful story teller and many times left those listening with tears from laughing so hard. Though she has struggled the last few years with her health, she enjoyed having her family and friends around her and having their support.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband Timothy of Longmont; three sons, Marc, Steven and Brandon Smith; her mother of St. George, Utah and a brother, Clay Barney of Michigan. Visitation 12-1 PM and Funeral Service 1:30 PM Tuesday, June 19 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1721 Red Cloud Rd. in Longmont. Interment at Delta Cemetery in Delta, Utah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America and sent to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to leave condolences for the family.