Milestone Announcements August 18, 2013

ANNIVERSARIES

Don and Lois Dundon

60th Anniversary

Don and Lois Dundon, of Hayden, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception for family and close friends at Faith Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 27, 2013. They were married May 3, 1953, at Central Methodist Church in Spokane.

In attendance were their daughters and spouses, Barbara Parker (Eric) of Sandpoint, and Kathy Moe (Ron) of Renton, Wash.; grandson Rocky Parker of Forsyth, Mont.; granddaughters, Kalina Clewell (Trever) of Brookings, Ore.; Kelsey Moe of Renton; grandson Cameron Moe of Renton and great-grandson Austin Clewell of Brookings..

Don worked in journalism from 1952 until 1992. The last 11 years Don and Lois worked together publishing the Senior Review, a monthly paper for North Idaho seniors. They have lived in Hayden since 1980.

Norm and Ginny Yost

50th Anniversary

Norm and Ginny Yost recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Nampa at the home of their grandson, Rowdy and Taylor Yost. Those present at the family barbecue included sons, Mike Yost (Angie) of Meridian, Pete Yost of Nampa, Steve Yost of Portland, Ore.; and daughter Lauretta Wroten of Jordan Valley, Ore. This celebration of family included beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Upon returning home Norm and Ginny were honored with a gathering of friends for a delightful garden party at the home of Chuck and Claire Weller. They also thoroughly enjoyed a card shower initiated by their daughter, Kristin Lodi (Rich) of Carrollton, Texas, receiving many good wishes from friends across the miles from years past.

Norm and Ginny met and married 50 years ago in North Long Beach, Calif., initially living in North Long Beach, Westwood and Brentwood. Norm's work took them to Bakersfield and then Los Osos on the central coast before they settled in Modesto to raise their children near Norm's extended family. They retired to the beautiful Inland Northwest in 2005, living in Coeur d'Alene for several years before settling in Hayden. Norm and Ginny look forward to enjoying an Alaskan Cruise in the fall.

The Yosts want to express their gratitude to God for His unfailing faithfulness through the years. "The God who made the world and all things in it... Lord of heaven and earth... Himself gives to all, life and breath and all things... He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we and move and have our being."

- Excerpts from Acts 17, The Bible

ENGAGEMENTS

Balek-Waller

Molly J. Balek and Ryan A. Waller will be united in marriage Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, in Coeur d'Alene.

Molly is a graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School and Washington State University. She is employed as a registered nurse at Advanced Dermatology in Coeur d'Alene/Spokane.

Ryan is a graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School and North Idaho College. He is employed as an HVAC Technician at Border Sheet Metal.

The couple (and dog) will live in Coeur d'Alene.

Mitchell-Amende

Robert and Debbie Mitchell are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley to Nathan Amende, son of Brett Amende and Leslie Amende (Rob Presnell).

Ashley is the daughter of Robert and Debbie Mitchell. She graduated from Carrington College in 2012 for dental assisting. She is employed in Spokane for Mary Krempansky Smith, DDS.

Nathan is the son of Brett Amende and Leslie Amende (Robert Presnell). He graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 2010. He is employed at Ground Force Manufacturing.

The wedding is going to be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the White House in Coeur d'Alene. The couple plan to reside in Coeur d'Alene.

Allred-Adams

Debra Ann Allred and Edward Vincent Adams were united in marriage on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. The ceremony took place at the couple's home in Post Falls and was officiated by their longtime friend, Mike Browning.

Ken and Violet Maynard were their witnesses and are also special friends of the couple.

Ed is a retired letter carrier from the United States Postal Service with 35 years of service. Deb is still currently working as a letter carrier at the USPS in Coeur d'Alene.

A wedding reception will follow after the couple returns from their honeymoon.

Devin-Richards

Congratulations to James Tyler Richards and Karen Renee Richards who were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, with immediate family and close friends attending in Coeur d'Alene.

They are celebrated by the proud parents, Dave and Mindy Yount of Twin Lakes, Rod and Teresa Eldevik of Post Falls, and James Bradley Richards of Kalispell, Mont.

Kenzie Marie Eckhart was born at 7:42 a.m. July 23, 2013, to Jessica Ann Bowman and Steven Scott Eckhart of Coeur d'Alene. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Sister is Kaylee Renee Eckhart. Maternal grandparents are Sondra Zehm and Jason Bowman. Paternal grandparents are Robin Greene and Tim Eckhart.

MILITARY

On Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, Stuart I. Henry graduated from the U.S. Navy Officers Candidate School at the U.S. Naval Station in New Port, R.I.

Ensign Henry is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College in Coeur d'Alene where he graduated with Latin Honors and graduated from the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Henry, longtime residents of Coeur d'Alene.

Air Force Airman Sarah M. Watson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Watson earned distinction as an honor graduate.

She is the daughter of Elisabeth Watson of Coeur d'Alene.

The airman is a 2012 graduate of Lakeland High School in Rathdrum.

Submit your milestones to [email protected] or in person at the Coeur d'Alene Press, 201 Second St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

Listings include:

* Wedding anniversaries for couples married 25 years and every fifth year thereafter (2 photos accepted)

* Engagement announcements (1 photo accepted)

* Wedding announcements (1 photo accepted)

* Births (1 photo accepted)

* Milestone birthdays at age 70 and every fifth year thereafter or every year after age 90 (1 photo accepted)

* Academic honors and higher education accomplishments (1 photo accepted)

* Military announcements (1 photo accepted)

Deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesdays.