Vacation Vignette – Happy Birthday, Bob!
Family and friends from near and far gathered recently in Palm Springs, California, for Bob Boyd’s 70th birthday. The convivial group enjoyed celebrating Bob at a beautiful party at LaQuinta Country Club.
Also featured in the March 22nd issue of The Independent
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(Seated) Bob and Mary Jane Boyd (middle row) Gerry Portusik, Linda Stevens, Sara Northwood, Pat Brooks, Nancy Ruzicka, Lindsay Ruzicka, Lynne Gilbert, Candy Clevenger, Gayle and Rick Boyd, Bob Esrey, Cynthia Maloney, Bill Gilbert, Curt Patterson, and Sue Esrey (back row) Rob Northwood, Tom Ruzicka, Linda Patterson, Michael Maloney, and Jack Clevenger (out of camera range) Georgia Boyd and Hampton Boyd |
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