Just a few more photos :)

My brother and I with my pet Bunny named "Bun- Bun" very original I know :)> We had him for a few years until his head gotten eaten off by a racoon or something. He is buried in out backyard. This photo was taken in our backyard.

At the "Petrified Forrest" with Grandpa Duffy and Ryan... I am guessing we were either coming or going from Cour De' Lane, Idaho and had decided to stop.

Who is going to the ball first from the same team? haha. I played on a team called "The Lightnings" The girl running for the ball with me in brown hair is Rachel Steward.

My Aunt Carol Ann's Wedding. I am the young girl in the white dress farthest to the left.

I did Ballet until I was about ten. For this recital I was dancing to the song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" can you tell? :) We danced to the version sung by the Muppet Miss. Piggy.

Me with my barney stuffed animal in our living room at The Guptill Bothell home

My Brother Ryan's graduation in 2005. At Hec Ed Pavilion at UW

Collaboration Plan for Family History

My plan to further my family history and my family history page is to dedicate at least one hour every Sunday to working on it. I know I will also have a lot more time over the next 5 months while I am home getting ready to go to Ecuador and work on it then.

Goals

life goals sheet/future plans

1. right now one of main goals is going to Cuenca, Ecuador December 31^st , 2009 to work in Orphanages for 2 ½ months. I have already been accepted to the program now it is a matter of getting the money together to do so. I also need to prepare my body for going to another country health wise. It is also important that I prepare myself physically as I aill be on my feet 50 hours a week with toddlers and special needs children.

2. another goal of mine is to Graduate from BYU- Idaho with my degree in Elementry Education in order to do this I will need to get the appropriate grades to graduate.

3. married. I would like to get married. Not right now, but a few years down the road would be nice once I feel more ready individually to handle it and also spiritually to handle such a commitment.

4. start a family. I would also like to have a family. Being a mom is what I have always wanted to be. I know I am not ready yet, but I am so excited for when I will be.

5. work on family history. This is a pretty broad goal but I would like to work more on my family history through out the years.

Basic Pedigree

Great great grandmother and her family (pre marriage) census record

Paper I wrote in 6th Grade about some vacations i went on...

First trip to California

2nd trip to California/ Disneyland

Another trip to Disneyland

Experiences in Travel

Probably the first trip I ever went on is to Disneyland. I was only about two when I went but I remember having a very fun time. When I was there I got a Minnie Mouse hat but I always seemed to want to wear my brother’s hat which was a captain hook hat with my brother’s name on it. I also went to Disneyland in 4^th grade. That was also fun. The thing I remember the most about this trip is when I went to the Disneyland Hotel and we went to a restaurant there. There were Disney Characters from the Disney movies and shows. The Genie from Aladdin was there and he was so funny. He got in a fight with Donald Duck and pretended to drink from our cups.

Another place I have gone is Hawaii. I have gone to Hawaii two times. Once I went in the second grade on the Big Island and then a second time in the 5^th grade on Maui. Out of the two my favorite was probably the first one to the Big Island. It seemed that we did more. We were able to swim with the dolphins and go scuba diving. I loved having my extended family come. When we went to Maui I got to see some friends from school. I saw Sean Weldon and Steven Hill from school and our neighbors from across the street. We went whale watching but we all got sick.

Another trip I went on was to Iona. I went with my Aunt and Uncle. It was so fun. We went down a canal in a tube. That was a lot of un. All my trips were fun!

A note about my birth from my dad

My dad and I

A Note from Dad

Emily, when you were born as a girl it came as a complete surprise to me. I never expected to have a beautiful little baby girl. Your mother was blessed to know that you were a little girl before you were born, I had to be surprised!! What a joyful surprise!!

I have always wanted to have a little girl; the pretty little dresses and the sweet blessing of having a daughter.

The day of your blessing means a great deal to me. Again like your brother’s blessing the spirit was felt in a strong way. I remember being prompted to say that the greatest blessing of this life are to have a common testimony of Jesus Christ and to share that testimony with others.

Your sweet little personality demonstrates so much love. I love it when I come home from work and how you try to get my attention by your great big smiles.

A note about my birth and blessing from mom

My mom and I about 4 years ago at Alki Beach in West Seattle

A word about me from Mom…

Our precious Emily- We knew of her coming or I should say I did long before her arrival. I had been concerned whether we would have another child. I had been praying fervently for her or another child. One night Jeff and I went to the temple. I was sitting in the temple when the spirit whispered to me that a daughter would soon bless our home. It wasn’t too many months later I found out I was carrying you. You were born on January 19, 1989. You just missed arriving on January 18^th. They had it all set up to have you induced on the 18^th and Grandma and Grandpa had come to get Ryan the night before as we were to leave for the hospital at 6:00 AM. When we got there they were just about to break my water and a few other women had come in having hard labor pains and they no longer had room for me. They told me to go home and wait until they had a room. We drove over to Grandma and Grand’s house and stayed there all day. We were getting very frustrated because we wanted this new baby to come. Finally we came home and went to bed. We had not been asleep very long when the phone rang and we were to be down to Swedish Hospital as soon as possible. We hurried down there. Dr Brooks started the labor at 10:00 and Emily was born at 2:00 AM It was important she arrive then as Jeff had a business and had to leave on the 20^th for Arizona. We were so excited to have a little girl. It took us a few days to decide on a name for you. We decided to name you Emily….you just looked like an Emily to me.

Grandma and Grandpa came to get us at the hospital and take us home and we stayed there for a few days until Jeff came home from Arizona. Grandma came every day after we got home for a good week to help with Ryan and you.

When you were blessed we got out the same dress that Carol Ann had worn. You looked beautiful that day. Dad gave you a beautiful blessing that day. We are so grateful for you. You were such a happy baby you began smiling within the first few weeks and laughing at 3 months. When you were a baby you loved your crib. You would hold on to the sheet and suck your tongue. You did that for a very long time. You were always able to comfort yourself.

I just remember being so thrilled to have such a pretty little girl. I loved dressing you in pink and you always had a bow in your hair. I was so grateful for the spirit that you brought into the home.

Letter from My Grandma Duffy about when I was born and the early years...

Ryan, Grandma, and I right after I was born. (Ryab us carrying what he called his "buster"

Dear Emily,

I have had a great time recalling the events of your birth etc. I remember so well the night you were born. There wasn’t any more room in the maternity section of the hospital that night so your Mom had planned to go to the hospital the next morning. But Dr. Brooks called I think about 9:30 PM to say there was room. So off your Dad and Mom went to Swedish Hospital. Ryan stayed with me. Sometimes in the middle of the night your Mom called to say she had had a baby girl. We were all very excited—especially that you were healthy and that you were a girl. Your name was either going to be Rebecca or Emily. I like Rebecca but I have always been glad that your name turned out to be Emily Marie. The next morning I got Ryan all ready and off Grandpa, Ryan and I went to Swedish Hospital. You were really such a cute baby. You got to the point that you’re Mom and I was the only ones that you would let hold you. I loved it!

I remember you got to the point that you would be restless being held and being fussy when we would put you on the floor. But once you began crawling you were as content as could be. One time when you were three or four you wanted Grandpa to draw your picture. So there you sat in a chair in our family room all posed for Grandpa to begin drawing. When he was finished you looked at the finished picture and said “I hate it.” You always loved to sit on Grandpa’s lap when he was sitting at the table eating. He would give you little bites of whatever he was eating at the time. You always and still do loved flowers. You would go out in the backyard of our old house and pick flowers. You loved the roses and would take a few home. You also loved theses berries that we had growing. You loved to ride on the swing we had. You had this darling long blond hair that was quite curly. It would blow in the breeze while we were pushing you on the swing. I remember your “brown blankie” I think you mentioned that you still have it. You never liked being referred to as a big girl. You always wanted to remain a baby. I loved you so much and I still do. I treasure our shopping together. You have such a kind heart. Stay close to the gospel and you will have great happiness. I love you em!

Grandma

Poem I wrote about myself in 6th Grade!

Emily

Responsible, respectful, loving, helpful.

Daughter of Jeff and Susan Guptill.

Lover of kitties, swimming and flowers.

Who feels happy, excited, and sometimes sad.

Who finds happiness in friends, her cats and flowers.

Who loves her parents very much.

Who gives comfort and smiles.

Who fears the dark and bugs.

Who would like to see her cousin Lauren walk and talk.

Who enjoys playing with her friends.

Who likes to wear the colors pink and blue.

Resident of Bothell, Washington.

Emily Marie Guptill

Basic Time line of Emily Marie

Emily’s Timeline:

January 19, 1989- I was born in Seattle, Washington

Febuary 5^th, 1989- Blessing

May 28, 1989- Cousin Matthew Duffy was born

May, 1989- Cousin Brad Duffy was born

September 1992- Began Preschool

Febuary 29, 1992- Cousin Daniel Duffy was born

September 1994- First Day of Kindergarten- Teacher Shirley

September 1995- First Day of First Grade- Teacher Leslie

September 1995- Got my kitten Meeko

December 8, 1995- Cousin Kaitlin Duffy is born

September 1996- First Day of Second Grade- Teachers Molly and Paulette

September 1997- First Day of Third Grade- Teacher Laurel

September 4, 1997- cousin Lauren Jenkins born

1998- Great Grandpa Simmons passed away

September 1998- First Day of Fourth Grade- Teacher Marty

November 1998- Overnight trip to Pioneer Farms for 4^th grade

Summer of 1999- Trip to Iona, Idaho with Rod, Carol Ann, and Lauren

September 1999- First Day of Fifth Grade- Teacher Marty

March 1999- 5^th grade overnight trip to the aquarium

September 2000- First Day of Sixth Grade- Teacher Justine

June 2000- 6^th grade graduation trip to San Juans with class

November 21, 2000- cousin Daniel Jenkins was born

September 2001- First Day of Jr. High

September 11, 2001- Worlds Trades Towers collapse kill tons.

August, 2003- Started swimming Varsity for swimming at Inglemoor High School

November 2003- High School Swim Team took first in State and Districts

March 31, 2004- Cousin Amy Jenkins was born.

June 2004- 9^th grade party on Yacht in Puget Sound

September 2004- First Day at Inglemoor High School

November 2004- High School Swim Team took first in State and Districts

November 2004- Went to State in DECA

June 2005- Brother Ryan graduated from High School.

November 2005- Went to state in DECA

November 2005- High School Swim Team took first in State and Districts

January 17, 2005- Brother Ryan left on his mission to Toronto.

July 23, 2005- Grandma and Grandpa’s 50^th wedding anniversary

March- April 2006- Dated Cameron Gleed

July 28, 2006- Bartly and Megan De La Houssaye are married in the Logan Temple

November 2006- High School Swim Team took first in State and Districts

January, 2007- Great Grandma Simmons passes away

January 19, 2007- First Kiss

January 19, 2007- I turned 18, Legal Adult!

Febuary 2007- Performed in the musical “Smile”

March 2007- Got my first official job at Gold’s Gym in Woodinville as a Lifeguard

June 6, 2007- Graduated from Inglemoor High School

July 8, 2007- First Day As a college student at BYU- IDAHO

August 17,2007- Cousin Lauren Jenkins dies of complications

September 21, 2007- Cousin Emily Jenkins was born

December 29, 2007- Nathan and Nicole Cope are married in the Spokane Temple

January 1, 2008- Started working at Northshore Montessori and Child Care in Bothell, WA

January 21, 2008- Ryan returns home from his mission in Toronto

May 9, 2008- First Date with Jake Barnes

January 2009- Started working with Anna as a caregiver for her needs

January 7, 2009- Jake Barnes left for his mission

April 17^th 2009- Annie Nicole Cope is born.

May 2^nd, 2009- Nathan and Lindsay Duffy are married in the Seattle Temple

May 9^th, 2009- Best friend Brynn Fullmer got married to Clifford Eiffler

May 13, 2009- Brexton De La Houssaye is born.

June 9, 2009- President Eyring spoke at Devotional at BYU- Idaho

July 15, 2009- Accepted to serve in Cuenca, Ecuador in two different Orphanages there.

My Testimony

My testimony:

I know that this gospel is true. As I have learned about it through the different experiences in my life it has strengthened me so much. I know that if it wasn’t in my life I would have made some poor choices and would not be as happy. If it wasn’t for the gospel in my life I would not have the relationship with Christ that I have today. I suppose I should start off of thinking where it started. I was born into the church but I would hardly say my relationship with Christ was in full throttle than, more it began. Through the love of my parents I began to understand an even greater love for me. The ultimate test of this love came my senior year. Where I had to completely rely on the saviors love to get through the next awful year as a freshman at college. When I say awful I do not refer to the university but because of the choices I had made and the unexpected trials that decided to come that year. My relationship with Christ is more vivid now and I love him very much. It hurts me to know that he has felt all of my pain because I know how it felt. I would have to say one of the key things in the relationship with my savior is gratitude towards him. Another thing is because I have decided to cleave unto him I have found myself happy, and introduced to things that make me even happier. He is amazing to me he has given me so much and yet I give back so little. I am looking forward to the day when I can be reunited with my dear friend that has helped me through more than any other friend has. I know he loves me. I have felt his love on numerous accounts, I know he is there. Because of my love for the savior and his love for me I know I can get through anything. I am so grateful for the wonderful I have had and the great examples they have been to me. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

George Lyman Guptill

George Guptill was my great great Grandfather... come to find out he served in what looks to be the Civil War... Here is a copy of a pension that his widow Emma Guptill took out... after he passed away in 1914!

Personal History- Elementary Years- Pre School

Halloween Preschool Age. Girl on Right is my neighbor Ellen from across the street. Boy on right: Brother Ryan. Middle: Me.

Above Picture: Pre School Class

I attended Kathy Egan’s Pre- School for two years. I remember there being a big box that was filled with rice and toys to play with. I remember graduating from pre- school. Originally I was sitting next to my friend and next door neighbor Ryan Blegen. But by the end of the ceremony we had been separated from disrupting by talking.In elementary school I attended Lockwood Elementary. I was in a program called PACE at Lockwood which basically meant there was more parent involvement and more field trips. I also called all my teachers by their first name.

I don’t remember much about kindergarten but I do remember that we took turns during reading time sitting in the big blue rocking chair. I remember when it was my turn to sit in the chair and I was allowed to pick one person to sit with me and I picked Erin Ermantrout. I also remember throwing up Mac and Cheese on the floor one day in kindergarten. I visited my kindergarten classroom later on to find out the carpet was still stained from where I had thrown up the Mac and cheese. I went to PM kindergarten so I spent have the day (the morning) at home. My teacher was Shirley.

As a first grader my teacher was Leslie. I remember studying Penguins in her class. And for our Christmas present our teacher gave each of us a penguin pin. I also remember getting in trouble as a first grader. One day I had gone out to recess and had left an open can of Koala Pop. I had completely forgotten about it. My teacher comes out to me on the swings and told me I needed to come in and clean my mess, I had no idea what she was talking about so I replied “I don’t have a mess I threw everything away”. She told me I was lying and needed to come in right then and clean up or else I was going to get in major trouble. So naturally I took my time when I got into the class room I saw that can on my desk I told her I really had not remembered the can of pop. She became angry and slammed a ruler down on my desk and told me to sit down and I would be reading the rest of recess by myself. At this point I was scared sat down after I threw away my pop, and read. I remember going to the bathroom to let a few tears run down my cheek, but I didn’t want Leslie to get any madder at me so I didn’t let her see. After that day I didn’t like Leslie. A few other things I remember about first grade was that I made a new girlfriend named Natalie and I had a crush on a boy named Wyatt and also on a boy named Jason the whole year. We also had stick bugs for pets in the classroom.

I loved 2^nd Grade. I had two teachers; Molly and Paulette. This is the classroom where I really gained my love for reading. I remember getting so excited for reading time. In this classroom we also would write short stories and that was so much fun for me. I remember Halloween I dressed as a person going to the Masquerade Ball in a bright purple 80s dress that my mom had gotten for me at D.I. I remember thinking I was the cat’s Meow in all my mom’s makeup and hair curled.

3^rd grade was with Laurel one of my favorite teachers in elementary school. She was so excited to teach every subject. I remember gaining a love for poetry in this class. We were taught how to write Haiku in this class. At one point our teacher took us out to the garden’s of Lockwood and had us write poems out there it was so much fun. We also learned all about Japan. I also remember during lunch time we were allowed to bring movies to class, and I brought the movie “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”. I loved musicals at this time. Unfortunately all the boys wanted to watch Ninja Turtles. But my teacher knew it was my turn to pick she put my movie in, but minutes in she had to switch to Ninja Turtle because the boys were being restless. I remember the boys were all teasing me I was so embarrassed.

Next was 4th grade with Marty Peet. In this classroom I had my introduction to Harry Potter. I remember Marty would read the books out loud to us and make all the voices every one of us students were mesmerized. Here is also a sample of some poetry I wrote in Marty’s class:

When Family Comes

Silent things are

When my cousins Megan and Nicole put their hands through my hair,

It sounds like a small breeze passing slowly through my hair.

Or when I hear the birds outside my house,

I hear my cousin Carmen whisper "birds, birds"

Loud things are

When my Grandpa laughs like a giant.

Or when I go to my Uncle Tim's house

It is as loud as popcorn popping.

Eternal things are when my cousin Carmen kisses me on the cheek

It is so brief.

When my Grandma hugs me,

I want it to last forever.

In fouth grade we also went and stayed the night at “Pioneer FARMS” where you are able to experience different things that the pioneers went through.

5^th grade I was in a split class and there was only 6 of us 5^th grades in the classroom the rest were 4^th. I remember there being lots of one on one time for math, and spending lots of time with my two fellow girlfriends in the class that were my age; Natalie and Laura. In 5th grade we got to go spend the night at the Seattle Aquarium, my dad came with me. We also went to Camp Casey where you get together will all the 5^th grade classrooms in the school. I don’t really remember much about this place, but I do remember the bunkers which are really dark, and almost everyone went into but me and maybe 5 other people because we were too scared.

6^th grade was probably the one I remember the most. We spent half the year under refrigerator boxes that were decorated. I remember while the teacher was teaching and couldn’t see us we would run back and forth between our boxes. Needless to say the boxes were not a good idea. We also did a lot of art projects in the classroom. Our teacher’s husband was an artist so he would come in and teach us. There was also a end of the year trip to San Juan’s where we went whale watching. My mom came along as one of the supervisors. I had so much fun with her there.

Brief History of Jane Carol Marshall (pre- DUFFY)

Jane with two of her brothers

Jane on her graduation day from Butte High School

Jane was a baton twirler. All the baton twirlers, dancers, and band pose for a picture at Butte High.

Another prom of Janes'

Jane with her brother Joe. This picture was in his wallet up to the day he died, he loved his Janie.

Jane with her family

One of Jane's promsJane's sophmore picture




Jane's junior year picture

Jane's senior picture

Jane Carol Marshall was the youngest in her family consisting of four boys and three girls. The children were as follows Joseph (Joe) her half brother, Jack, Lois her sister, Phillip (Barney), Helen, and Robert (Bob). Jane was born September 22^nd, 1935 to her parents Margret (Mimi) and Joseph Marshall. When she was born she lived in a little house in Butte, Montana.

As her family tried to survive through the depression they lived in a tent for a summer while Jane was 3. The tent was in the woods 30 miles outside of Butte. Jane remembered her older brothers Jack and Barney chasing her around with dead mice. To this day she is afraid of mice. She also remembers when she was living out in those tents she had a little silver spoon in which one day she discovered wasn’t there anymore. Her mother told her that the packrats got it. After the summer they moved into a house, they were renting in Butte. When they got there a mice had gotten into one of the luggage pieces and her and her mom stood on top of a chest of drawers until someone came and got rid of it.

One of her memories of her sister Lois was; in butte it would get incredibly cold so she would have to wear long stockings. Every night Lois would have to clean them for Jane because Jane was too young. The whole time while Lois cleaned, Lois would complain.

She remembers well the worries and heartache of World War II. Her eldest brother Joe was in the army. Jane was always closest to Joe. Every time Joe would write home he would say give a kiss to Janie for me. Joe was the only one who called her Janie, to everyone else, it was just Jane. Three of her four brothers served during that time. She often shares the memory of when the telegraph came to tell of the injury to her favorite brother Joe. He was later awarded the Purple Heart.

Something’s that she always remembered about her mom was that she taught her how to pray. Her mother Mimi also talked to her about having faith and that she can do anything she can set her mind to. Her mother was also an amazing baker. Every birthday of Jane’s her mom would make her a chocolate cake and it would have sea foam icing. Her mom also made the most delicious homemade noodles that were just real thin. Her mom also made a chocolate cake with a fudge frosting. Her mother was a practicing Christian Scientist and also of Unity.

Jane’s relationship with her dad was different then that with her mom. Her mom tended to be colder, and never told Jane that she loved her. Jane’s Dad, Joseph, was the opposite whenever he had a chance he told Jane that he loved her. Her Dad treated her very well. She remembers everyday her dad would pick her up from school and ask if she needed any shoes and if she did he would give her money and her mom and she would go shopping. Jane’s father was a really skinny man. Her dad was also a very heavy smoker and she can remember going to her grandma’s house and sitting out in the car with her dad while he had a smoke and she would get so sick to her stomach from the smell.

Jane’s mom and dad would always be fighting they never got along, and her mom was always kicking her dad out of the house. Growing up Janie would always go to church by herself. Her parents would just drop her off and she would go to the Grace Methodist Church in Butte.

Jane’s most embarrassing moment was when a sophomore in high school she was caring a ton of books and she tripped going down the stairs. Jane fell all the way down the stairs and her books went everywhere, not a single person helped her.

Throughout her young life her family lived in six different houses. It wasn’t until after her father died in 1960 that one of her brothers helped her mom put a down payment on a house.

Jane was well liked and a person of integrity as she grew up. This would prepare her to become a loving wife and devoted mother.

Meet The Family- Nicole

Nicole with Grandma and Grandpa Duffy at church (i believe this was the day that Nicole's older sister got baptized)
Baby Nicole with Grandma Duffy

Grandpa and Grandma Duffy with Megan (Nicole's older sister) , Ryan (Nicole's cousin), and Nicole.

Nicole Graduating from BYU- Idaho in Elementary Education

THE BASICS:
Name: Nicole Rachel Cope
Maiden Name: Duffy

Born: October 27, 1986

Parents: Don and Heather Duffy

Siblings: Megan, Bradley, Brian, Shawn, and Carmen
Schooling: Cour' de Lane High School, Brigham Young University- Idaho, Degree in Elementary Education

Husband: Nathan Cope

Children: Annie Nicole Cope

Current Job: Mom.
How is she related to me?
She is my mom's brother's daughter, my cousin.
The Details:

Nicole was born to Don and Heather on October 1986 in Kent, Washington. She had an older sister Megan. They only lived in the Seattle area in Kent for a few years and then they moved to a house in Coeur d' Alene Idaho. She was raised in Coeur d' Alene where 3 more younger brothers and one little sister joined Megan and Nicole in later years.

Nicole met her husband Nathan in Coeur d' Alene in the home ward in Sun Beams. They didn't start dating until her Sophomore year where she went on her first date with Nathan. They started dating more exclusively her Junior year and his Senior year. But the romance was put on hold a few years later when Nathan went on his mission for two years.

Nicole then attended to BYU- Idaho going into elementary education. Which she had decided to be a teacher her senior year of High School. She learned a lot while going to college and gained some great girlfriends. She dated and enjoyed life. Before she knew it Nathan was home and in not time at all she knew things were going to workout with him. Two months after Nathan got home they were engaged and 7 months later they were sealed for eternity in the Spokane Temple on December 29, 2007. She graduated from BYU- Idaho with her teaching degree a few months later. Her and Nathan both felt it was time for them to start their family. April 17, 2009 Annie Nicole Cope was born. Now Nicole is a stay at home mom, while Nathan works and goes to school.

Nicole is such a cute mom. She spoils Annie rotten and enjoys every minute of it. I get to see Nicole and Annie frequently throughout the week as we go on walks or the occasional jog. She has been such a good friend to me and appreciate her very much. She is a great example!

Nicole and Nathan Sealed for Eternity in the Spokane Temple December 2007






Nicole and her daughter Annie

Nicole and her family: Nathan, Nicole, and Annie.

At Megan (Nicole's older sister) wedding. 2005

Nicole and her cousin Amy Jenkins

Nicole and her dad and sister Carmen.

Nicole and Nathan! I always thought this picture was absolutely gorgeous!!!

Meet The Family- Grandma Judy

Grandma and I at my High School Graduation
Left to Right: Grandma, Dad, Mom, Me at Gram's grave sight.


At Grandma Simmons 85th Birthday
Clockwise Left to Right: Dad, mom, me, Grandma, Grandma Simmons

Judy with her grandchildren: Left to right: Jessica, Brittany. Emily (Me), and Ryan.

THE BASICS:

Name: Judth Ann Parke

Maiden Name: Simmons

Born: July 9th, 1941 in Oregon

Parents: Verna and Sammuel Simmons

Siblings: Ned Simmons and Bob Simmons

Schooling: Needy Elementry School, Malolah School, Malolah High School, Libarian Certificate in Elementry, Nursing School.

Children: Jeffrey and Greg

Grandchildren: Ryan, Jessica, Emily, and Brittany

Current Job: Retired.

How is she related to me?

She is my Dad's mom, my grandmother

The Details:

Grandma Judy was born to my Great Grandparents Sam and Verna Simmons. Her younger brother Ned is only 18 months younger then her. She has said that they did not always get along because when she was wanting to play doll house, Ned was wanting to make it into a War Zone. She was born in an old farm house in Malolah Oregon. She went to Malolah Highschool her first year and then moved to Corvalis, Oregon. There she met Gary Guptill. She was only 14 and he 18. She actually met Gary's mother first. Judy's younger brother and Gary's younger brother would sail down the river in boats. And since Judy's mother worked it was her job to get younger brother. Hazel (Gary's mom) liked Judy and thought she would do some good for her 18 year old son who would rather work then go to school. They went on their first date to the movies. Gary was the first boy she had ever dated. On July 11th just 3 days after her 17th birthday she married Gary at a Justice of Peace. She got pregnant on her honeymoon. And found herself ver alone since her husband was over seas working in the military. At first she did not even know she was pregnant. But she did keep on getting sick. So her mom took her to the Doctor and she was about 3 months along. Judy was scared out of her mind. You werent alowed to be married and attend school let alone be pregnant. But they hid the pregnancy and marriage as long as she could until she was showing to much. The day she went into labor she had no idea she suddenly felt so energized she made cookies went on a long walk then suddenly it happened at 8 pm she went into labor. It was around the same time Ned her 16 year old brother got his drivers liscense. So Ned drove her and her mother to the hospital. She says it was one of the wildest rides she had ever been on. Her son was born Jeffery Collins Guptill. Gary didnt come home until Jeff was about six weeks old. A few year later she had her son Greg. When Greg was born she had evrything set up perfect. They were liing in a nice little house and she had the Nursery all set up. Gary's mother Hazel Marie came and took care of Jeff. Apparently while Judy was in the hospital Jeff misbehaved very badley. Hazel was determined to get her 3 year old son off the bottle. Jeff did NOT like this idea. Pretty soon he took it out on her by knocking her glasses into the toilet. Needless to say Grandma Guptill gladley gave Jeff back to Judy when she came home.

Soon she found herself home with two children, but as time went on she got a few offers for work. At one point as working as the PTA mother the principal came up to her. He asked is if she would help him set up the first program from Handicaped children in Oregon. So she did. She and two other male teachers ran a classroom of 30 Handicaped children and started the first ever Special Education Program in Oregon. The 30 kids racged from ages 1st grade to 16. After the class was established she decided to work in the Library. She got her certificate in Library Science by taking classes at night. Her Gary and the children moved to Domascus and into a 5 acre lot. She worked as a librarian there as well. They offered her as a job to work as librarian over 2 schools. She decided that was just too much. So instead she raised a U- PICK marian berry farm on her 5 acres and got money from that. During that time Gary decided that he was going to leave the family. Judy began her struggle as a single mom. She worked her way through everything as a secretary at a couple different hospitals. She eventually got her Nursing degree doing full time school and work. The hospital she worked for payed for her schooling! Today she is retired and is enjoying life! She is very active in her home ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She has been through so much in her life, and has always been an example of strength to me. She knows the impotance of education almost better then anyone I know. She is a very hard worker. At the moment she is living in a cute little house in Vancouver that she has a beautiful garden on. She loves her Grandchildren. She is a very caring person is willing to help! She has been an amzing help to her ward! I love her so much. I know she has testimoney. SHe says the thing that has always kept her coming back to the chuch is her testimony of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. She is such a wonderful example to me!