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Sixth Marine Division Association Reunions

2017 Annual Reunion
Embassy Suites
Phoenix-Scottsdale
August 15-20


As you can see from the pictures
below and to the right,
we had a great time in Arizona!
Thanks so much to
Jean and Bill Steed
for welcoming us to the desert
and hosting a fabulous reunion.

We promise 2019
will be just as fun!






back: Pfuong Riles, Mary Walker, Consuelo Long, Joan Willauer, Kikue Cloud,
Bobbi Felcher, Flo Dornan, Dolores Bertram, Barbara McKnight, and Estella Arnold
front: Neal McCallum, D.C. Rigby, William Cloud, Harry Sandlaufer, Clyde Baulch
Harry McKnight, Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald, and Joe Kite



OUR REUNION CO-CHAIRS


Bill & Jean Steed with Karen Kelly and Pam Bloustine


FIELD TRIPS


above and below: We enjoy a tour of the
Musical Instrument Museum




Next stop is the Steeds house where we enjoy
a delicious catered lunch



Sharon and Gregg Woodhouse pose outside the Steeds' house


The next day we visit the OdySea Aquarium


Taking a break outside the aquarium --
back: Pam Bloustine, Bob McCalmont, Jim Rigby, and Bob McGowan
front: Karen Kelly, Dolores Bertram, Flo Dornan, D.C. Rigby, and Jane McCalmont



Dolores Bertram, Pam Bloustine, and Bob McCalmont enjoy lunch after touring the aquarium

LADIES LUNCH


Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
back: Janet Russell, Mary Brauer, Mary Walker, Karen Kelly, Patricia Seal, Sharon Woodhouse, Connie Houseweart, Linda Dobson, Patty Payne, Flo Dornan, Jean Steed, Estella Arnold, and Pam Bloustine
front: Joan Willauer, Pfuong Riles, Dolores Bertram, and Barbara McKnight



Our Guys are Stars!

Sixth Marine Division veterans
Neal McCallum and Harry McKnight
were interviewed by ABC15 News
in Phoenix during the reunion.
It's must see TV:   interview
USS New Jersey
Memorial Service
BUFFET DINNER


Scott & Holly Leininger, Joe Kite, Joe Kite Jr.



Buzz Bissinger, Patty Payne, Jim Monbeck, Neal McCallum Pfuong Riles, Julie Monbeck

AND SOME IMPRESSIVE DANCING!


Kikue and William Cloud get the
party started



Linda Dobson and Mary Brauer show
everyone how to line dance...
or something!



Bill Steed and Sharon Woodhouse
let loose with the very entertaining
Rockin' Memories (Pam Barker
and Bruce Rudolph) on stage


Always the center of attention!!!
Rick Willauer with Connie Houseweart, Dave Hilner, Pam Bloustine, Lisa Benedetti, and Sharon Woodhouse


THE AUCTION


Connie Houseweart wears Marty
Gromley's tie and Sharon Woodhouse
wears Marty's shirt in memory of a
Marine who was loved by all.



Harry Sandlaufer models the Tsingtao hat
he donated for the auction. Well done,
Harry! It went for $155!!!



Lisa Benedetti presents Harry McKnight
with a quilt made by Quilts for Heroes


MEMORIAL SERVICE


Harry McKnight reads the names as Neal McCallum rings the bell for the departed



Sixth Marine Division veterans William Cloud and Clyde Baulch and their families are among those paying their respects

DINNER BANQUET


Sixth Marine Division veterans with our guest speaker: Joe Kite, Harry McKnight, William Cloud, Harry Sandlaufer, LtGen James Laster, Clyde Baulch, D.C. Ribgy, and Neal McCallum


Linda Dobson, Pfuong Riles, and
Patricia Seal



Bobbi Felcher, Harry Sandlaufer,
and Patty Payne



Stephanie & Dale Marsh


Jane McCalmont and Dolores Bertram


Guest Speaker LtGen James Laster


Dancing the night away:
John Richardson and Patricia Seal,
Barbara & Harry McKnight, and
Linda Dobson and Joe Kite