Lloyd and Wilma "Billie" Sanders.
Dave's folks. They've been married for 59 years. This photo was taken at grandson Nelson's wedding in 1998.
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Lloyd and Billie, and Frances Blackwood. Frances passed away August 29, 1999 at the age of 96. She was a continual joy to all of the family! Frances, Billie's mother, grew up in Montana, so she was of pioneer stock! |
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Lloyd Sanders, Dave's father. He is from Ohio, where his two brothers and three sisters still reside. Lloyd served with the US Marine Corps during WWII. He has been active in the mining community for many years. He also enjoys UFOs and Bigfoot. |
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Billie (Blackwood) Sanders grew up in Montana. She is an only child, but they knew when they had a good thing so they stopped with Wilma. She taught school for many years. Wilma is an accomplished artist, craftsperson and a wonderful cook. |
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Dave Sanders, Frances Blackwood, Lloyd and Billie Sanders. Three generations. David's son Nelson marked the 4th generation and Alex Joseph Sanders Our Grandson! made the 5th generation. Can you tell that we are proud? |
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Cpt.Nelson Sanders, Dave's son. His wedding day February 28, 1998. Nelson was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and now they are in South Carolina.
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Nikki Sanders, Nelson's wife and mother of our grandson!
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The family got to know Nikki after our arrival for the wedding in Georgia. This was at a dinner a few nights before their wedding. She's opening a gift. |
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Nelson and Nikki at the hospital waiting for You Know Who to show up! |
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Nikki holding her son Alex Joseph Sanders, Alex was born January 28, 1999. |
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Nelson and son Alex! |
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Lloyd and Billie Sanders with Denice Sanders. Dinner out with the family. Dave's taking the photo! |
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Billie and Denice at the airport getting ready to fly home from Georgia. I think we're tired! |
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