of the "First Annual" Ivin and Pearl Gee Family Reunion

Held August 12, 2000

Mathis Park, North Salt Lake, Utah

The reunion was called to order at 11:00 am and participants were invited to visit.

Around 12:00 noon a prayer was said James Gee, and the eating began.

After lunch, each of the Children of Ivin and Pearl introduced their families.  In total, there were 98 people in attendance.

By popular demand, Laurence, Martell and Glendon sang one of the songs they sang in the "olden days when they were children".  This was done without accompaniment.  The song was "My Brother Bill".  We wanted Rosemary to join, but due to other commitments, she and Steve did not arrive until later.

Laurence and Alice then gave a report of their mission to the Europe East Area, where Laurence served with his companion (Alice) in the capacity of Medical Advisor to the Area.

Clark then presented a book containing tributes to the patriarch and matriarch of the family.  In doing so, he read a few excerpts from the tributes collected from family members.  David assisted in the activity.

At 2:00 pm, Sam Blundell, a photographer from Bountiful took family portraits.  During the photo-shoot, we were organized by the various families.  Then, in an attempt to get just the right composition, Sam, who knows Martell and his family, said, "Will the Gee family move a few inches to the right?"  Of course, since everyone there was part of the "Gee Family," we all moved to the right, and the effect the photographer wanted was lost.  So was about five minutes while we enjoyed the moment at Sam's expense. 

Following the portrait experience, Ivin and Pearl gave a response and advice to the family.

Then, by popular demand, the three brothers did not sing another song.

The reunion was adjourned at about 3:15 pm, after which most of the group stayed around and visited.