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Evelyn Ward celebrates 102
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September 6, 2012 |
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Ward family
matriarch Evelyn Ward holds her youngest
great-granddaughter, Joyanna, while Mom
Kristina Cleve and grandpa Joe Ward look
on. |
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Several members of a Bonners Ferry family flew
to North Carolina this week to celebrate a very
special occasion, as family matriarch Evelyn
Ward, born September 5, 1910, celebrated her
102nd birthday.
Her son, Joe Ward, oldest granddaughter Kristina
Cleve and youngest great-granddaughter Joyanna,
all of Bonners Ferry, flew to Charlotte for the
short trip to Evelyn's home in the Gaston Place
senior living center, Gastonia, North Carolina,
where they were joined by Evelyn's daughter Cece
Ward, also of Gastonia, and several other
grandchildren and great grandchildren, most of
them from Colorado.
Evelyn had a big party Monday evening with her
family and friends. The staff at Gaston Place
made a big sign to mark the occasion, everyone
sang "Happy Birthday," and there were cards, cup
cakes, cake and ice cream and good wishes all
day.
According to Joe, Mom looked a little tired by
the end of the day, but happy.
"We are all so amazed at how outgoing and lively
she still is at 102," he said. "She says she
thinks she can live on cake, ice cream and lots
of love! My daughter and granddaughter flew with
me to celebrate. It was a big thrill for Mom and
Kristina to see each other for the first time in
nine years, and what a joy for all of us for Mom
to hold her six month old great-granddaughter,
Joyanna, for the first time!"
"Happy birthday to the coolest lady I know!"
said her 23 year-old great-granddaughter,
Katrina, having traveled from Colorado Springs,
Colorado, for the celebration. "102 and still
awesome as ever!"
Her granddaughter, Kim Shields, Colorado, and
great-grandchildren Elissa, Isaac, Evan, Shane,
Zach, and Josh Cleve, all of Bonners
Ferry, sent their love and best wishes. |
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