September 13, 2008 has arrived!

Well the big day for the 100th Smith Reunion had finally arrived! The day was full of surprises and family members came from everywhere! We had a total of 56 family members in attendance! This was very overwhelming but I was very thankful everyone came!



The forecast for the day was going to be a wet one for the most part! We woke up to our basement had flooded and soon discovered the sub pump was temporary not working! My husband Bill put fans in doorways to start drying the basement out.



My son Travis and I got to the Kendallville area and discovered we did not get the drinks out of my car for the reunion. So we made a quick trip to Wal-Mart, Kendallville to pick some up. The rain did not stop and soon my son's windshield wipers came apart, so we made a quick stop into the Albion Auto Parts Store to get some.



I want to thank Suzanne Frumin for bringing her tripod and camera for the group picture. I was very thankful when I heard this news! As soon as she email the picture. I will post it on the blog and put it in the newspapers.



Trevor Tipton did a excellent job on his presentation findings on our family history. Everyone reminisced memories from the past.



--Oldest Man attending was Bob Berkes from Gordonville, Texas.

--Oldest Woman attending was Mary Berkes from Albion, Indiana.

--Youngest Boy attending was Gavin Kay from Ft Wayne, Indiana.

--Youngest Girl attending was Maddie Kay from Ft Wayne, Indiana.

--Newest Couple married was Steve and Deonna Riccus from South Milford, Indiana (5 months)

--Longest Couple married was Gwen and John Tipton from Kendallville, Indiana (59 years)

--The Award for the most children/grandchildren/great grandchildren combine went to Allan Berkes family with 20. Bob Berkes did officially win this with 64, but was generously gave the award to Allan Berkes. Thanks Bob!!

--The Family who traveled the farthest for the 100th Reunion went to Bob and Kathy Berkes from Gordonville, Texas.



New births from the past year--

--Samantha Rose Fry November 29, 2007

Marriages from the past year--

--Drew Elizabeth Tipton & Chris Conrad on December 28, 2007

--Steve & Deonna Riccius on April 19, 2008

Deaths from the past year--

--Thomas Aungst on September 10, 2008 in Dade City, Florida



Email correspondance was read from Donald Schaefer-Arkansas, Kelly Savage-North Dakota, Janet Reed-Indiana and Mary Griger-Texas.



Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship with other family members.