Since the Miller Family Reunion took place last weekend in Chadron and Whitney, we've had a chance to visit with a few folks who attended -- and others who weren't able to be with us.
Then a few days ago, we received a note from cousin Debra Derrick Marsh in Anchorage, Alaska, who said she missed being able to attend the reunion and acknowledged that the "the distance between us and the States sadly makes it difficult to be a part of family events."
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| Thanks to Deb Marsh of Anchorage for sharing this family photo. In the back row (l-to-r) are: Jack Marsh, Lindsay Marsh and Riley Marsh; in front of them are Whitney Gobbi, Debra Derrick Marsh, and Madeline Duran; in front of them are Jack Duran, Piper Gobbi, Nicole Duran, and Aidan Duran; in front are Justen & Ryan Gobbi, baby Zoe Duran, & John Duran. |
Deb's parents, Dick and Kathy Derrick, lived in Alaska for many years before returning to the states. Deb and her family remain in Alaska, as does her brother Rik. Sister Dori and family -- from Rapid City -- were able to participate in the reunion. Perhaps next gathering, we'll have them all!
Deb was also kind enough to send along information about Rik, who returned to Alaska in 2004 after living in Colorado area for several years. She says he's "loving every minute of it!" Working as a night manager for a local Safeway store allows him to enjoy his days in the outdoors -- especially hiking and rock climbing.
Rik's in the process of writing short stories, detailing his many climbing and guiding adventures. He is the dad of Kirsten and Christopher, who live in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
During the reunion, we were tickled pink that so many cousins came from so far away to join us -- but there were others just simply unable to make the trip. So Deb's sharing of photographs of her family is extra special.
Perhaps it will spur other cousins who were unable to attend to share recent family photographs with us. We'll be more than happy to include them on the Miller Archives web site.
Not only our Alaska cousins, but more from Washington, California, and Texas couldn't make it. Some of them have new grandchildren, spouses, etc., and it would be fun to catch up with them and their activities!
So let us hear from you. E-mail your photos and information to galeymedia@gmail.com. Thanks!
