ANNIVERSARY

Tony and Pat Strasser

50th Anniversary

The Pennsylvania hick and the Indiana chick once tied the knot and never forgot.

Tony and Pat met in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1961 while Tony was in the service. They were married shortly thereafter in Phoenix on Nov. 25, 1961. Tony was sent overseas to Okinawa and when he returned they moved to Walnut, Calif., and started their family of three children. They lived in Southern California for 17 years and then moved with their family to Coeur d'Alene in 1979.

Tony and Pat have continued to live in Coeur d'Alene for the past 32 years. Tony owned Mobile Diesel Service and Pat worked for Panhandle Health District for almost 24 years. They now enjoy retirement and spend their time playing cards, visiting with friends, going out to eat and traveling to California to visit their children and grandchildren and occasionally to Las Vegas, Nev.

The 50th wedding celebration was held at a party in late November in Liberty Lake, Wash., hosted by their children, Dave Strasser of Liberty Lake, Mike Strasser of Marina, Calif., and Debbie Stephens of Auburn, Calif. They have four grandchildren, Summer, Mariah, Hannah and Anton. The celebration was attended by many friends and family.

WEDDING

Matlock-Beason

Miss Emily Susan Matlock and Mr. Ryan Patrick Beason were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, Calif. The Reverend Roger A. Harwerth of First Presbyterian Church, Pendleton, Ore., officiated the ceremony. The bride's parents hosted a seated dinner and reception at The Santa Ana Elks Lodge in Santa Ana.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Annette Matlock of Pendleton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert and Lisa Beason of Valley Center, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Brent and Laura Little of Coeur d'Alene.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless classic A-line Enzoani gown of ivory satin embellished with crystal beading on the bodice. The fingertip veil was designed and made by her aunt, Linda Dorsey. It was of ivory tulle that cascaded from a bun comb of ivory satin roses from the nape of her neck. The bride carried a hand-tied, ivory satin laced stem bouquet of light green hydrangeas and hot pink garden roses.

Miss Jamie Derry of Boise served as Maid of Honor. Mrs. Haley Pullen of Pendleton served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included Miss Jocelyn Short, Miss Jessie Little and sister of the Groom, Miss Christine Quinn and Miss Lauren Kipps. The Maid and Matron of Honor wore cocktail-length gowns in light green taffeta and the bridesmaids wore cocktail-length gowns in light brown taffeta. Each carried a hand-tied bouquet of mini green hydrangeas, hot pink carnations and mini bright green button flowers wrapped in brown and pink polka dot grosgrain ribbon.

Mr. Jacob Beason, brother of the Groom, of Valley Center, served as Best Man. Kyle Rohlinger, cousin of the Groom, served as the Ring bearer. Groomsmen included Mr. Mitch Little, brother of the Groom, Mr. Jeremy Chambers, Mr. Troy Barker, Mr. Mike Atiba, Mr. Teddy Tillman, Mr. Tommy Tillman and Mr. Wesley Matlock, brother of the Bride.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Pendleton High School in Pendleton. She graduated from The College of Idaho in Caldwell in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in vocal music, and received her master's in teaching from the University of California Irvine in 2011. She now teaches third grade at Calvary Christian School in Boise. The groom is a 2004 graduate of Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, Calif. He graduated from The University of Idaho in Moscow in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in justice studies. He plans to earn his Idaho teaching credential. He is currently a manager for GameStop in Boise.

Following their honeymoon in the Southern Caribbean, Emily and Ryan reside in Boise.

BIRTHS

Harper Grace Spriggs was born at 5:58 p.m. Oct. 12, 2011, to Jessie and Harold Spriggs of Hayden. She weighed 9 lbs. and was 21.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Kathy Jenkins. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Harriet Spriggs.

Maliyah Gracelynn Adams-Hoopii was born Dec. 21, 2011, to Marie Adams and Virgil Hoopii. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Keri Adams and Gene Napier. Paternal grandparents are Delphine Baker and Peter Hoopii. Great-grandparents are Chuck and Margie Adams, and Delbert and Darlene Napier.

Piper Jean Van Matre was born at 10:56 a.m. Dec. 30, 2011, to Nikki and Jason Van Matre of Rathdrum. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19.75 inches long. Sister is Macie. Brother is Trentyn. Maternal grandmother is Valerie Vanderpool. Paternal grandparents are Cheryl Van Matre and Rod Van Matre.

MILITARY

Michelle L. Carpenter has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Carpenter is the deputy director of future operations and integration, assigned to the Air Reserve Personnel Center Headquarters in Denver, Colo. The colonel has served in the military for 20 years.

She is the daughter of Donald M. Hamerla of Helena, Mont., the granddaughter of Casmire Hamerla of Plainfield, Ill., and the sister of Ralph R. Hamerla of Norman, Okla.

Her husband, James, is the son of Hazel and Richard Smith of Post Falls.

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