2012 W.D. Largent Reunion a Success

A family reunion blog should be mostly photos with a few comments, but I took far too few photos for that idea to work.  Ed McBride came through with his photos this week, so here's a late written blog supported by Ed's photos!



Rich and Brad cooking breakfast


More kitchen action: Penny Sue, Misty, John, and Brad

Misty did an Outstanding job planning, setting up, and keeping us all enjoying ourselves at the 2012 reunion.  Every time we saw Misty or Brad they were working!  Thanks for all you do for us Misty and Brad!

I arrived Friday afternoon just in time for the lesson on how to operate the newly refurbished carousel.  As soon as we had the part covering actual operation of the machine, I got lost.  Motion sickness was setting in.  Operating the carousel would be Lee Largent and his cousin, Brian's, job as they were relatively immune.  Troy Eldridge showed up for a late lesson Saturday, but after standing on the inside of the carousel for one round, he came up missing for the 2nd half of the lesson.  Motion sickness apparently runs on our side of the family.  The kids would have kept Lee and Brian running the thing full time, but eventually even they felt a bit nauseous, so the carousel didn't run the entire weekend.





The big kids enjoyed the carousel too though Barb tries hiding from the camera here

 
Ruby and her Great Uncle John enjoy the carousel  

If the carousel was moving, Ruby was on it, having a great time. Dakota in the background


Was Great Uncle Lee's Safety Lecture that Bad?

The Creek provided entertainment for a "duck float" contest as well as as wading and splashing




Surely he's not throwing the baby in the creek?



The family watches to see whose duck wins the "duck race"

Family baseball was part of the action too.


Chelsea at the bat



Family Patriarch, John Largent, at the bat


Ronee Jo Pitching


"Next Reunion, I'll be on the field with the big kids"


Waiting for their supper?


Karen wins an award; Connie at her side


In Mike's absence, Steve wins the "Bald Head" award

Evening Campfires



Campfires demand Smores, don't they?


Camille and Marlee enjoy a quiet walk



Cleanup, and the Reunion is Nearly Over



Connie contemplating the end of the reunion

With the Sunday morning announcement that cleanup would begin right after breakfast, everyone seemed to disappear.  We didn't have a family business meeting (planning for the next reunion) and we missed family photos, so I'm glad Ed came through with all these. Here's a hot link to all Ed's photos, the few I took, and maybe someone else will contribute a few more?

I've learned to appreciate Sunday evening at the reunion.  It's usually just a few of us hold outs, but it gives me a chance to get some real visiting in with just a few relatives I rarely see.  This year a cross-state touring bicyclist showed up to join Penny Sue, Dave and me.



I thought I'd share this photo of the 1st cousins taken at the 1988 reunion also held in Republic Back: Bill, Bill, Dan, Max, Steve Front: John, Georgia, Karen, Connie, Alice, and Barbara

 Steve

Tim Largent 1942 - 2011

Harold “Tim” Largent, 68, of Pendleton passed away at St. Anthony Hospital on April 5, 2011. Mr. Largent was born on December 26, 1942, in Pendleton, Oregon to William “Chub” and Laverne (Workman) Largent. He attended school in Pendleton and was graduated from Pendleton High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation, Tim joined the Navy and served for two years. Tim spent most of his working career as a Parts Manager for different machinery firms in the Pendleton area. He also was an avid volunteer for the Pendleton Round-Up Hall of Fame.

Tim married Susan Hayes in September of 1979, and they had two sons. They divorced in 1988. He married Bonnie Goodin in Seattle, Washington on April 21, 1990.

Tim is survived by his wife Bonnie; sons, Casey Largent and Shane Largent both of Elgin, Oregon; a brother, William Largent of Forest Grove, Oregon; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.



Tim Largent in  1957, 1960, & 1961


Memorial contributions may be made to the Round-Up Hall of Fame, c/o Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom Bishop, 131 SE Byers Ave. , Pendleton, OR 97801.