Kevin Mark Laurie - Bob and Bev Laurie's son

Kevin Mark Laurie was born on June 21st, 1965 in Brooks. He is the fifth child and third son of Bob and Bev Laurie.

Robbie with young baby Kevin in 1965

Kevin Laurie at age 3 with his brother Robbie Laurie age 5 

abt January in the winter of 1969

Kevin as a pre teen maybe 

Robert Dennis Laurie known as "Robbie" - Bob and Bev Laurie's son

Robert Dennis Laurie was born on March 18th, 1963 probably in Taber, Alberta. He is the fourth child and second done of Bob and Bev Laurie.

Robbie as the baby with Deb and Randy, probably Christmas 1963

Kevin and Robbie Laurie, age 3 and 5 in 1969

Robbie Laurie - age 7

Randall Lane Laurie - Bob and Bev Laurie's son

Randall Lane Laurie is known as Randy. He is the third child and first boy born to Bob and Bev Laurie. He was born on September 20th, 1960 in Taber, Alberta.

Kathy Debbie and Randy Laurie at Christmas 1961 or 1962

Kathy, Debbie and Randy Laurie

Randy Laurie age 10 in 1970

Randy married Teresa Gail McLaughlin in Edmonton in 1979.

Teresa and Randy Laurie about 2013

They had one daughter named Michelle Anne Laurie

Michelle Anne Laurie - about four years old (1983 abt)

Michelle has two children and is married to Geoff Petzold. The first one is a girl, Zoe Lane Petzold who was born on Nov 2nd 2010.

Zoe Lane Petzold, 1 day old (3 Nov 2010)

Zoe Lane Petzold at one year (Nov 2011)

Geoff, Michelle and Zoe ( 2 yrs old - Nov 2012)

Cameron Gordon Petzold was born August 27th, 2013

 Cameron Gordon Petzold at one week (3 Sep 2013)

Deb Laurie - Bob and Bev Laurie's daughter

Debbie Laurie was born in Beaverlodge, Alberta on Dec 29th, 1957. She is the second child and second daughter of Bob and Bev Laurie.

Debbie Laurie age 12, in 1970

Kathy and Debbie spent some time with Aunti Alice and Uncle Gordon in the late 1960's or early 1970's.  They had fun with their cousins.

Debbie has a son named Tristan. Tristan was born on June 28th 1979 in Edmonton Alberta

Tristan and Debbie in July 1979 at 2 weeks old.

Tristan at 4 weeks having his first pablum and Debbie 
The back is labeled Tristan J Paul

Tristan - Nov 1979

 Tristan in Kindegarten abt 1984

Tristan in Grade 1 - 1985

Kathy Laurie - Bob and Bev Laurie's daughter

Kathy is the oldest child born to Bob and Bev Laurie. She was born in Taber on September 19th , 1956. Bev tells the story of how Bob was out of town the day she went into labor. She had been staying with Grandma Laurie so Gordie drove her to the hospital and dropped her off at the front door and left. The nurses were all aghast and thought he must be the worst husband until they asked her. When she told them that he was her brother-in-law and that her husband was up north working they understood and it was all good.

 Kathy Laurie age 14, abt 1970

Kathy has a daughter named Shauna who was born on June 24th, 1978.

Shauna in Jan 1980

Shauna in school

Ruthanne Saunders Holst - Gordon & Alice Saunders' daughter

Ruthanne Saunders was the only one born since the family moved to Taber. She was born on July 18th, 1964 to Alice and Gordon Saunders. She is the eighth child and the fourth girl.
Ruthanne was a bouncy girl with golden curls, the only blonde in the family. Growing up at the end of a big family isn't always as good as the older siblings thing. However, Ruthanne did well and was helpful to the family and her neices and nephews.

She married Kenneth William Holst on March 24th, 1984. They lived in Medicine Hat while Ken was going to the Medicine Hat College. They moved back to Taber while he prepared to get accepted in to the RCMP. Three of their boys were born in Taber. Once Ken was accepted into the RCMP and had done some training back east and in Regina he graduated. They were assigned Coronach Sakatchewan and lived there for several years. Their last son was born at that time. They were then transfered to Turtleford, Saskatchewan before Ken retired from the force. After that they moved to Calgary and worked there. Ken worked with Telus for awhile. In 2008 they moved to Taber and started working for Mike at Saunders Insurance where they still are. The move was a good one for their family.

They had four sons:
Kenneth Mitchel Holst, known as Mitch,
Maxwell Spencer Holst
Jorden Michael Holst
Spencer Jay Holst

Ruthanne has also been blessed with Grandma Laurie's crafty, creative and homemaking skills. She is a good mom, cook, and grandma to their now seven grandchildren, soon to be more. All four of their boys are married now and living in the Lethbridge Taber area. 

Gregory Brent Saunders - Gordon & Alice Saunders' son

Gregory Brent Saunders was born on Jan 10th, 1962 to Gordon & Alice Saunders. He is the seventh child and fourth son. He was born after Grandma and Grandpa Laurie's death and is the last child born on the farm. He was an avid reader and enjoyed reading about World War I and II. He spent lots of time with his brother Mike as their interests were similar. Greg is talented at sports. He played Lacrosse and Hockey in high school and when he went to Brigham Young Universitiy. He was instrumental in getting Lacrosse going at BYU and was a player coach. He was inducted later into the BYU Lacrosse Hall of Fame for his activities in LaCrosse. He was an excellent goalie in Hockey. He played on a Softball team that won the US National C Division championships. The Laurie family has done well in the sports area!
Greg married Karina Zapata on Oct 18th, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They lived in Provo for awhile and that is where their first son was born. They lived in Calgary when he returned and worked with his brother Tom. After that he moved to Taber to work with his other brother, Mike. While in Taber, Greg coached a football team that took one Bantam and three High School Provincial Championships in a row. During that time he completed a Master's degree through the University of Phoenix. He helped organize and host the Alberta Summer Games for the town. In July of 2009 Greg moved his family to Utah for other job opportunities and live there still.

They have four boys:
Zachery Michael Saunders, "Zac"
Maxwell Gregory Saunders, "Max"
Alexander Gareth Saunders, "Alex"
Nicholas Benjamin Saunders, "Nic"

Allyson Anne Saunders Cichy - Gordon & Alice Saunders' daughter

Allyson Anne Saunders was the sixth child born to Gordon and Alice Saunders in Taber. She was born on Jun 17th, 1959. She was the last of the kids to be born on the farm and moved when she was four years old or there about. She shared many moments with her siblings, neighbors and friends. She is very talented in sewing, just like her mother and grandmother. After High School she went to Brigham Young University and graduated in Fashion Merchandising.

Allyson married Joseph David Cichy, known as David, also from Taber on October 11th, 1980 in Cardston, Alberta. They have five children:
Alysha Eileen Cichy,
David Justin Cichy, known as Dave or little Dave
Jenny Michelle Cichy,
Katelyn Anne Cichy,
Ethan Edward Cichy.

After marriage they lived in Taber then moved to Edmonton where David finished a law degree. After he graduated they moved to Calgary where he articled for a law firm and was kept on after he was admitted to the bar. They have lived there ever since and enjoyed raising their family, serving at church and in the community. Most of their children still live in Calgary.

Cynthia Alice Saunders - Gordon & Alice Saunders' daughter

Cynthia Alice Saunders was born on Jan 27th, 1957 in Taber, Alberta. She is the fifth child and second daughter born to Gordon and Alice Saunders. Cyndi always loved the animals. Infact she scared her parents to death one day by being in the bull's coral. She would have made a good vet. She loved to have fun with friends and on adventures however she is also very talented. Grandma Laurie left her mark on these grand daughters as they are good cooks and able to create a home by being creative.
After High School Cyndi went to Rick's College in Rexburg, Idaho for a year. She returned and married Jack Peterson. They had five children before divorcing:
Paula Alice Peterson Baril,
Robert John Peterson, know as Robbie,
Erica Lynne Peterson Krumweide,
Cynthia Lola Peterson Smith,
William Jack Peterson.
All her children were born in the Taber area where she raised them for a while. She has spent some time in Lethbridge but most of her life has been in High River or Calgary.

Michael Craig Saunders - Gordon & Alice Saunders' son

Michael Craig Saunders was born on Oct 21, 1954 in Taber, Alberta to Gordon and Alice Saunders. He is the fourth child and third son. Life on the farm was always interesting with two mischevious older brothers. One time Tom had him collect eggs from the hen house to take to their mom. They put the eggs in his pockets and told him to take them to his mom. Tom tripped him on the way back and their mom was none to happy about the loss of eggs. There are many other stories of the things they did as kids. Michael went to Kinniburgh school as well. When he finished his work the teacher sent him out to play. He would end up accross the road that the Kinniburgh's home where the men flew crop dusters. Often they would take him up in the planes with them while the other kids were in school. When he was nine the family moved off the farm to town.
Mike's first job outside of farm chores was to move pipes for a farmer. Mike also graduated from W R Myers. He worked at the Taber Sugar Factory during campaigne and worked for the Ford dealership in the parts department before going on his mission. He went to the France Belgium Mission for two years. While there his father asked if he would go into the Insurance business with him when he got home. Mike met his wife in Charleroi, Belgium where she was also serving as a missionary. Upon his return he started working with his father at Saunders Insurance Ltd. Mike and April Elaine Bodily were married on June 10th, 1976 in Provo, Utah. They have six children:
Michael Scott Saunders who goes by Scott to not be confused with his dad,
Bradley Gordon Saunders known to us as Brad,
Natalie Lynn Saunders Hardin,
Meghan Avril Saunders,
Victoria Leigh Saunders Kapcsos, and
Thomas Howard Saunders, who goes by Thomas not to be confused with his Uncle Tom.

Mike and April have lived in Taber since that day a block away from his parents. He still works in the insurance business on Taber's "main street". It is quotes because one day a cow was running down the street. Everyone in the office watched. The next day one of the employees said she found out where the cow came from. Her dad had it at the vet for a shot and the cow got away because it didn't want the shot . . . you know it is a small town when these kinds of things happen. It is a happy town at least.
Mike has had many opportunities to serve in the community, church and Insurance Industry. He was the President of the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, Vice President of the Insurance Brokers of Canada and lobby for the Insurance industry in Ottawa. So while we live in a small town it hasn't limited him at all.

Marilynne Eileen Saunders MacDonald - Gordon & Alice Saunders' daughter

Marilynne Eileen Saunders was born on Dec 17th, 1951 in Taber, Alberta. She is the third child of Gordon and Alice Saunders and the first girl. The first three children were very close in age and did lots together. Like the boys, she went to Kinniburgh school, played around the farm, helped with chores and her younger brothers and sisters. Marilynne also graduated from W R Myers High Scool. She worked for Time Air in Lethbridge for quite a while. Marilynne is a gifted artist and very creative. Marilynne received a mission call to the Louisianna Baton Rouge Mission. She was there for 18 months. Upon her return she went to Provo, Utah and took training as a hair dresser. She was very good at it. She returned to Canada and worked for a few years in Calgary before meeting David MacDonald. They were married on Aug 2nd, 1991 and have lived in Calgary their whole married life. Marilynne is everyone's favorite aunt. She is busy working and serving others.

Thomas Reid Saunders - Gordon & Alice Saunders' son

Thomas Reid Saunders was born on Sep 19th, 1950 in Taber, Alberta to Gordon and Alice Saunders. He is their second child and second son.

 Tom & Gord on the farm

Tom and Gord were always together either doing chores, planning adventures for their younger siblings, or  getting into mischief . Maybe all three at once.

Tom & Gord as cowboys

Tom went to Kinniburg School as well. It was a small country school where grades 1, 2, and 3 were together in one class and grades 4, 5, and 6 were in the other class. They had lots of fun and chores to do on the farm such as tending the cattle and planting and harvesting the crops.

Tom also graduated from W R Myers High School in Taber and went to Rick's College with Gord for one semester, from Sep to Dec 1969.

He went to the California East Mission on Jan 6, 1970. He was there for an earthquake that shook the books off the shelf above his bed. He loved his mission and had a great time working with the people there. He is still in contact with some of his companions and friends from that time period.

 Elder Tom Saunders and his bike, favorite mode of transportation.

 Elder George Mitchell and Elder Tom Saunders in Rialto, CA

Upon his return in  January of 1972 he worked at the Sugar Factory with Uncle Gordie Laurie. He got engaged to Wendy Wood. They had dated each other in High School and got reacquainted after his mission.

Tom married Wendy Marie Wood on the June 17th, 1972 in Cardston, Alberta.






They lived in Taber while all their kids were born. They have five kids:
Jessica Ann Saunders Burton,
David Thomas Saunders,
Charles Wood Saunders,
Nena Marie Saunders Scott,
Stacey Saunders Salmon.

 During the arrival of his children Tom became a stock broker and then worked in Lethbridge followed by a move to Cranbrook, BC.

Back l-r: Dave, Tom, Wendy, Jessica

Front l-r: Chuck, Stacey, and Nena

Cranbrook, BC

While they were living in Cranbrook their home burned down during the holidays in December of 1986. They lived in a motel until the company moved them to Calgary where they have lived ever since. Tom has had other very successful jobs since then. He and Wendy now have 17 grandchildren and are enjoying time spent with them.



In October of 2013 Tom and Wendy received a mission call to go to the India New Delhi mission to serve the people there. Months later their call was changed to the Samoa Apia Mission because they were unable to get visa's to India. They will leave for their mission to Samoa on Jun 9th, 2014.

Gordon Willliam James Saunders - Gordon & Alice Saunders' son

Gordon William James Saunders is the first child born to Gordon and Alice Saunders. He was born on the 14th of June, 1949 in Taber, Alberta. His family lived on a farm so he grew up in the company of siblings and animal friends. Gord is what he was called him since there were so many Gordon's in the family. Gordon Laurie was known as Gordie Laurie to us all because of that too.

 

Tom and Gord on the farm 

 Gord and Tom on the front stoop

Gord was active on the farm with his brother's and sisters, helping out and going to Kinniburg School for his early education.

1963 Grand Champion 4H Calf  - Gord Saunders on right

 He did 4H and raised a prize winning calf several years but won in 1963 the Grand Champion Award.

He graduated from W R Myers High School in Taber and went away to Rick's College in Rexburg, Idaho.

He went into the Mission Training Center on March 14th, 1970 to start on a mission for our church to the South West England Mission for two years. He loved it in England.

Elder Gordon William James Saunders

South West England Mission

Upon returning he went on with an education that took him to Montana College of Mines and Minerals in Butte, Montana. He received a degree as a petroleum engineer from there. The rest of his life he worked in the oil patch as an engineer. The last little while he worked in Russia training workers on the rigs.

Gord was a generous, good hearted person with a great laugh! Unfortunately he died of a massive heart attach on June 25th, 1995 at the age of 46. It was way to soon and he is missed.He is burried in Taber Memorial Gardens near his father and grand parents.

Paul Edward Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's son

Paul Edward Peterson was born on Jan 20th, 1967 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is the 8th child and youngest of Ed and Dorothy Jean Peterson.

Teresa Marie Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's daughter

Teresa Marie Peterson is the 7th child of Ed and Dorothy Jean Peterson. She was born on Aug 31, 1964 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is their fourth daughter. She had blond curly hair as a child and is the same age as Ruthanne, Gordon and Alice Saunders' daughter. They looked alike and could be easily confused.

John Joseph Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's son

John Joseph Peterson was born on July 4th, 1961 to Ed and Dorothy Jean Peterson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is the 6th child and 3rd son.

Catherine Mary Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's daughter

Catherine Mary Peterson was the fifth child born to Ed and Dorothy Jean Peterson. She was born on Dec 15th, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She sometimes was called "Kate". Catherine married Donald Leslie Barrett on Feb 22nd, 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They have two children, Michael and Christopher.

Elizabeth Ann Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's daughter

Elizabeth Ann Peterson was born on Dec 17th 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Ed and Dorothy Jean Peterson. She is their fourth child and second daughter. Liz married Kenneth ("Ken") Frank Slivinski on Aug 4th, 1990 and they have a daughter.

Michael James Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's son

Michael James Peterson is the third child born to Ed and Dorothy Peterson. He was born on March 1st, 1951 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Gary Edmund Peterson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's son

Gary Edmund Peterson was born on Oct 31, 1948 to Dorothy Jean and Ed Peterson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is their second child and oldest son.

Janet Carole Peterson Adamson - Ed & Dorothy Jean Peterson's daughter

Janet Carole Peterson is the oldest childe of Dorothy Jean Laurie and Edmund Raymond Peterson. She was born on the 11th of November 1944 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario. Janet married Francis James Admanson in 1964 and they have three kids, Donna, Edmund and David. They are currently residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba area.