May 31, 2016

           The days are marching along and soon Mink Creek will be missing a friend. A Good-Bye Open house was held so that everyone could come and visit, wishing Sharon Moran success as she moves from our community. She has lived here for 22 years and after about 15 of those being a widow, she has decided to move closer to her son, Will, who is living in the state of Washington. We look forward to her return visits.

            Kerry and Lacey Christensen and their children have been soaking up some southern California sun. They took in Newport beach, did some whalewatching and crammed in as many fun, learning experiences for the kids as they could.

            Mink Creek community is proud to announce that we have five young people graduating from high school. River McKay is the daughter of Lin and Sharla McKay. Shelby Larsen is the daughter of David and Liz Larsen. Mikayla Belew is the daughter of Greg and Brenda Belew, Sam Seamons is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons. Angelo Crosland is the son of Robert and Phee Crosland. Congratulations are sent their way.

            George and Bobbie Garr are back home among us after a winter in warmer climates. They are all set to enjoy an Idaho summer for as long as the weather will allow.

              Kimber Christensen passed away recently. Born and raised in Mink Creek, he moved to Preston to raise his family. He served as sheriff of Franklin County for a number of years. When he was laid to rest in the Mink Creek Cemetery he was honored in the funeral cortege with law enforcement officers from Franklin county accompanying the procession.

             Karl and Marion Haws are up from Santa Barbara, CA , getting the Haws home ready for the host of family that arrive throughout the summer months. They have already entertained some grandchildren and their families.

             Memorial Day came in bright and sunny, perfect for the many visitors to our little cemetery. It is always surprising how many visitors arrive over the weekend to pay their respects and enjoy the beauty that surrounds this out-of-the-way spot. Our founding families chose the location well perhaps with some inkling of how it would feel to their descendants a century plus later. It is a peaceful, nurturing place, perched on the hill above the LDS Meetinghouse, with a field full of golden mule's ear blossoms stretching beyond, eastward toward the mountain range.