Sylvia Geneva Gravley and Bruce Ross
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Sylvia was born (Private). Occupation: Home Maker.
She is the 1st child of Curtis James Gravley and Margaretha Schwartzenberger. She married Edgar Bruce Ross on (Private). Bruce was born (Private), eldest child of Forest Gray Ross and Emma Cecilia Bray. Click HERE to view photos of the Ross Family
Sylvia graduated from Marin College, with an Associates Degree in Arts. She loves to write and has several articles and stories published in newspapers and magazines. She is an avid tennis player, and enjoys calligraphy, crossword puzzles, and her grandchildren. Bruce graduated from the University of Oregon, with a degree in architecture. In 1966 he became partner in the San Francisco firm of BACKEN, ARRIGONI, and ROSS, INC. He is the recipient of many citations and awards. Since his retirement, Bruce enjoys tennis, photography, playing his guitar, and his special love, restoring and racing sport cars. Email Sylvia & Bruce
Sylvia and Bruce Ross had 3 children:
Piper Jean Ross and Miles Leonard Berger
Photo taken 1989
Piper was born (Private). Occupation: Home Maker.
She is the eldest child of Edgar Bruce Ross and Sylvia Geneva Gravley. She married Miles Leonard Berger on (Private). Miles was born (Private), eldest child of Eugene Leonard Berger and Lilo Hirt.
Piper attended the College of Marin, and the San Francisco State University. She worked as an administrative assistant for several design firms, as well as a dental assistant in San Francisco. Since the birth of her children she is active with the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society, and maintaining the new home her husband Miles designed. Miles has a thriving architecture firm in Berkeley, Ca. He likes to spend his free time with his family. Their house is in front of her sister Camerin's home, which is next to their parents home.
For the past few years Piper has done extensive research on the Gravley - Bruffey linage and has a great deal of data accumulated and filed. You can view this information by clicking on the above link. If you have additional info or corrections on the Gravley - Bruffey data please Email Miles & Piper.
Piper and Miles Berger had 2 children:
Alexis Lauren Berger
Photo taken 2001
Alexis was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
She is the eldest child of Miles Leonard Berger and Piper Jean Ross. In the Spring of 2001 Alexis graduated from the SOTA - School Of The Arts, in San Francisco, California. In the Fall of 2001 she will attend the RISD - Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, Rhode Island. eMail Alexis
Ross Forrest Berger
Photo taken 1999
Ross was born (Private).
He is the 2nd child of Miles Leonard Berger and Piper Jean Ross.
Camerin Joan Ross and Gary Kenneth Lucas
Photo taken 1998
Camerin was born (Private). Occupation: Home Maker.
She is the 2nd child of Edgar Bruce Ross and Sylvia Geneva Gravley. She married Gary Kenneth Lucas on (Private). Gary was born (Private), eldest child of Kenneth Caldwell Lucas and Joan Marie Powers.
Camerin has a home-based business with Discovery Toys, much to the delight of her children, who have become official toy testers. In 1989, she and Gary enjoyed an all-expenses-paid vacation to London, England, by Discovery Toys. Gary is a Fireman and Arson Investigator in San Rafael, Ca. He is also a volunteer fireman and reserve police officer in Tiburon. He graduated from the Police Academy in Santa Rosa, Ca, in 1975, and studied fire science at Sonoma State in 1974. He enjoys softball, carpentry and wood-working, water skiing, fishing, stained-glass work, and antique cars. Visit Camerin's Website at: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/lucas1805@aol.com/
Camerin and Gary are divorcing. Email Camerin
Camerin and Gary Lucas had 2 children:
Mathew Curtis Lucas
Photo taken 1998
Mathew was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
He is the eldest child of Gary Kenneth Lucas and Camerin Joan Ross.
Peter James Lucas
Photo taken 1998
Peter was born (Private).
He is the 2nd child of Gary Kenneth Lucas and Camerin Joan Ross.
David Duncan Ross and Jeanne Lidarose Wheeler
Photo taken 1993
David was born (Private). Occupation: Architect.
He is the 3rd child of Edgar Bruce Ross and Sylvia Geneva Gravley. He married Jeanne Lidarose Wheeler on (Private). Jeanne was born (Private), 2nd child of James Scott Wheeler and Edith Louise Parker.
David graduated from the University of Oregon in 1988, and the next year worked for the architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, in London, England. Email David & Jeanne
David and Jeanne Ross had 1 child:
Scott Bailey Ross
Photo taken 1999
Bailey was born (Private).
He is the eldest child of David Duncan Ross and Jeanne Lidarose Wheeler.
Bergetta Joan Gravley and Carl J Spain
Photo taken Nov 1958
Betsy was born (Private). Occupation: Bank Loan Mgr.
She is the 2nd child of Curtis James Gravley and Margaretha Schwartzenberger. She married Carl J Spain on (Private). Carl was born (Private), 5th child of Jacob Charles Spain and Grace Edith Bueker.
Betsy graduated from Holy Names Academy in Spokane, WA, in 1958. She is employed in Loan/Account Services, at the Inland Empire Bank, in Pendelton, Or. She enjoys boating, water-skiing, reading, and her grandchildren. Carl graduated from Grant Union high school in John Day, Or, in 1954. He worked many years for a tire store. He likes to hunt, build model trains and cars, being with his family, and playing with his grandchildren.
Betsy and Carl Spain had 5 children:
Theresa Marie Spain
Photo taken 1990
Theresa was born (Private). Occupation: Medical Records.
She is the eldest child of Carl J Spain and Bergetta Joan Gravley. She married James A Cannin III on (Private). Jim was born (Private), eldest child of James Anthony Cannin and Barbara Galbreith. They divorced in (Private).
Theresa graduated from Pendleton high school, in 1979. She spent five ½ years in the Air Force as a jet-engine mechanic, being stationed at Edward Air Force Base, in California, and saw the space shuttle Columbia land there several times. After her discharge, and divorce, Theresa went to work at St. Anthony's Hospital, at Pendleton, in the medical records department. Her favorite pastimes are collecting recipes, working picture puzzles, and being with her family. Email Theresa
Theresa and Jim Cannin III had 2 children:
James Anthony Cannin IV
Photo taken 2001
J.J. was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
Eldest child of James A III Cannin and Theresa Marie Spain.
J.J. enjoys playing football and running track. He placed in the Youth Track Meet at Eugene, OR. for the state in 1995. In 1997 J.J. ran 11.83 seconds in the 100 meter dash.
Jeffrey Carl Cannin
Photo taken Aug 1998
Jeff was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
He is the 2nd child of James A III Cannin and Theresa Marie Spain.
Jeff likes the rodeo, collecting model NASCAR transport Haulers, and enjoys drag racing.
Lisa Michelle Spain and Ron Leon Jakabosky
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Spain, Lisa Michelle born (Private). Occupation: Bakery Cashier.
She is the 2nd child of Carl J Spain and Bergetta Joan Gravley. She married Ron Leon Jakabosky on (Private). Ron was born (Private). Lisa and Ron divorced (Private).
Lisa is a cashier for Snyder Bakery Outlet in Pendleton, Or, and full-time homemaker. Lisa relaxes with reading, watching television, and playing with her children.
Lisa Spain and J D Martindale had one child:
Lisa and Ron Jakabosky had 2 children:
Jacob Daniel Spain
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Jacob was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
Only child of J D Martindale and Lisa Michelle Spain.
Jacob attends grade school (1997) and is active in the Boy Scouts.
Christina Michelle Jakabosky
Photo taken Dec 1998
Christina was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
She is the 1st child of Ron Leon Jakabosky and Lisa Michelle Spain.
Megan Noel Jakabosky
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Megan was born (Private).
She is the 2nd child of Ron Leon Jakabosky and Lisa Michelle Spain.
Michael John Spain and Paula Kay Bronson
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Mike was born (Private). Occupation: Hardware Salesman.
He is the 3rd child of Carl J Spain and Bergetta Joan Gravley. He married Paula Kay Bronson on (Private). Paula was born (Private), 2nd child of David Neal Bronson and Lynda Nadine Conant.
Mike graduated high School in Pendleton, OR. Presently (1999) he is employed at Keystone RV Manufacturing in Pendleton. Paula is a RN in Pendleton. Mike's major hobbies are drawing, hunting, fishing, water-skiing, cars & motorcycles.
Mike and Paula divorced (Private).
Mike Spain and Jacqulane Sainsbury had 1 child:
Mike and Paula Spain had 3 children:
Nicole LaRea Spain
Photo taken 1998
Nicole was born (Private).
Only child of Michael John Spain and Jacqulane Sainsbury.
Michael Ryan Spain
Photo taken 1998
Michael was born (Private).
He is the 1st child of Michael John Spain and Paula Kay Bronson.
Savannah Skye Spain
Photo taken 1998
Savannah was born (Private).
She is the 2nd child (by a few minutes) of Michael John Spain and Paula Kay Bronson.
Savannah is one of the rare twins born into this family.
Sara Beth Spain
Photo taken 1998
Sara was born (Private).
She is the 3rd child of Michael John Spain and Paula Kay Bronson.
Savannah is one of the rare twins born into this family.
William Daniel Spain and Denise Ann Mertens
Photo taken unknown date
Bill was born (Private). Occupation: Procurement Manager.
He is the 4th child of Carl J Spain and Bergetta Joan Gravley. He married Andrea Marie Wood on (Private). Andrea was born (Private). They divorced (Private). Bill then married Denise Ann Mertens on (Private). and honeymooned in Belize C.A. Denise was born (Private).
Bill graduated from Pendleton high school, in 1986. He joined the Navy and served at Whidbey Island, WA, and aboard the USS Carl Vinson. After the Navy Bill moved to Spokane, WA. to attend school at Eastern Washington University, where he graduated with a operations management degree. Presently (2000) he is working at Logan Industries as Global Procurement Manager. Denise is working at Telect as Advertising Planner. Denise has a daughter from a previous marriage: Danielle.
Email Bill & Denise
Bill adopted Andrea's child: Sierra
Sierra Marie Spain
Photo taken Sept 1996
Sierra was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
Adopted child of William Daniel Spain and of natural mother Andrea Marie Wood.
Danielle Mertens
Photo taken Dec 1998
Danielle was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
Only child of Tom and Denise Mertens.
Cathleen Diane Spain and Mario Frank Rocha
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Cathy was born (Private). Occupation: Homemaker.
She is the 5th child of Carl J. Spain and Bergetta Joan Gravley. She married Mario Frank Rocha about (Private). Mario was born (Private). Cathy and Mario divorced (Private).
Cathy graduated form Pendleton high school, in 1987. She is a full time homemaker and works at Keystone RV Manufacturing in Pendleton, OR. and has her hands full raising two active children. Cathy's favorite things are horses, and wolves.
Cathy and Mario Frank Rocha had 2 children:
Britni Marie Rocha
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Britni was born (Private).
Eldest child of Mario Frank Rocha and Cathleen Diane Spain.
Justin Mario Rocha
Photo taken Sept. 1999
Justin was born (Private).
He is the 2nd child of Mario Frank Rocha and Cathleen Diane Spain.
Michel Patricia Gravley
Photo taken 1957
Micky was born (Private). Occupation: Antique Store Owner. /Ret.
She is the 3rd child of Curtis James Gravley and Margaretha Schwartzenberger. She married Ronald Stanley Compton on (Private). Ron was born (Private), 2nd child of Stanley George Compton and Mary Ellen Thomas. They divorced on (Private).
Micky graduated from Holy Names Academy in Spokane, WA, in 1960. After her marriage to Ron, she worked many years at the Highland School cafeteria, in Seattle, WA, and several more years as hostess at a Seattle restaurant. While raising her children she was very active in civic affairs, Blue-Birds, Camp-Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, and the Salt-Water-Park day camp as a councilor. She also taught Red-Cross-Swimming at Angle Lake Park, in South Seattle. She also was very involved with her two sons wrestling teams, using her Yellow Van for transporting the team to many events. After she and Ron divorced she moved to Pendelton, Or, where she bought an old 2-story house and opened an antique shoppe, TWICE NICE. In 1999 she sold the business and retired. Email Micky
Micky and Ron Compton had 3 children:
Constance Lynn Marie Compton and Ralph David Mennie
Photo taken 1995
Connie was born (Private). Occupation: Court Clerk.
Eldest child of Ronald Stanley Compton and Michel Patricia Gravley. She married Ralph David Mennie on (Private). Ralph was born (Private), 2nd child of Ralph Jerome Mennie and Esther Loraine Rude.
Connie graduated from Western Washington University, at Bellingham, WA, in 1982, where she majored in journalism. Presently, (1998) she is Speech Writer to a Snohomish County Executive. Ralph graduated from the same university. Presently, (1998) he is a fork-lift operator for Eagle Hardware in Smokey Point, WA. Ralph likes pheasant hunting, and B&W photography, winning a state fair award for one of his entries. As well as her work as a legislative aide Connie is active with the boards of the county tourism bureau and the local education foundation. She vows to slow down a bit, "and have more fun." They recently bought a historic 1908 farmhouse, a rambling 2-story, 4-bedroom charmer in Stanwwod, WA, 70 minutes north of Seattle. Email Connie & Ralph.
Connie and Ralph Mennie had 3 children:
Zachary Scott Mennie
Photo taken 1998
Zack was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
Eldest child of Ralph David Mennie and Constance Lynn Marie Compton.
Zack is a freshman at Stanwood High School (1998) and likes playing baseball, cross-country, and basketball. In 1997 he was accepted to a modeling/acting school, and because of his natural talent he auditioned for the role of young DARTH VADER, in an upcoming Prequel to STAR WARS movie. He and his sister both enjoy playing with the newest member of the family, Jacob. He also likes to hunt pheasant with his Dad.
Rebecca Lorraine Mennie
Photo taken 1998
Becky was born (Private). Occupation: Student.
She is the 2nd child of Ralph David Mennie and Constance Lynn Marie Compton.
Becky is a Seattle Mariners fan, and plays basketball. She enjoys gardening, fishing and crafts. Becky is a 6th grader (1998) at Stanwood Middle School and is an excellent student.
Jake Earl Mennie
Jake was born (Private).
He is the 3rd child of Ralph David Mennie and Constance Lynn Marie Compton.
Jake loves Disney Movies, playing hard, and shadowing his siblings. He was especially delighted to ride his 1st two-wheeler on the first try. In 1999 he starts Grade School and is developing many new friends.
Thomas Stanley Compton
Photo taken 1996
Tom was born (Private). Occupation: Waiter
He is the 2nd child of Ronald Stanley Compton and Michel Patricia Gravley. He married Margaret Ann Rasmussen on (Private). Margaret was born (Private). Tom and Margaret divorced (Private).
Tom graduated from Tyee high school in Seattle, WA. He was very active in school wrestling during his pre-teens and teens. He likes water and snow skiing, fishing, and especially bird-hunting. Currently (1999) he is employed as a waiter at the 13 Coins Restaurant in down-town Seattle. He also is an avid gourmet cook and baker.
Tom and Margaret Compton had 2 children:
Angela Michel Compton
Photo taken 1998
Angela was born (Private).
Eldest child of Thomas Stanley Compton and Margaret Ann Rasmussen.
Angela has recently learned to talk, but has not learned how to stop. In 1999 Angela starts Grade School.
Stanley Daniel Compton
Photo taken 1998
Stanley was born (Private).
He is the 2nd child of Thomas Stanley Compton and Margaret Ann Rasmussen.
Stanley loves his toy cars and occupies himself for hours and hours.
James Curtis Compton and Rachelle Ann Felton
Photo taken 1998
Jim was born (Private). Occupation: Flight Attendant.
He is the 3rd child of Ronald Stanley Compton and Michel Patricia Gravley. He married Rachelle Ann Felton on (Private). Rachelle was born (Private), eldest child of Ralph Lamar Felton and Bernardine Eilieen Hager.
Jim graduated from Tyee high school in Seattle, WA. He lettered in wrestling and won many awards. After taking first-place in the Washington State Freestyle Wrestling, he was invited to the Junior Olympics in Lincoln, NB. taking 2nd place for the U.S. In 1987 he graduated from Delta Airlines Flight Attendants School, and now enjoys flying all over the globe, on domestic and international routes. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, woodworking, and barefoot-water-skiing. Rachael is a veterinary aide at Bonney Lake. Both she and Jim are into landscaping. Email: Jim & Rachelle
Jim and Rachelle Compton had 2 children:
Savannah Eileen Compton
Photo taken 1997
Savannah was born (Private).
Eldest child of James Curtis Compton and Rachelle Ann Felton.
Savannah loves playing with the family dogs.
Joshua James Compton
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Photo taken 1997
Joshua was born (Private).
He is the 2nd child of James Curtis Compton and Rachelle Ann Felton.