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.net

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Please send any Reunion pictures

and any additional website information to Steve Brazzel at: brazzel@mac.com

FRIDAY ACTIVITIESThe Family Luncheon will not meet this year.

STARTING AT 6:00 P.M.PRESIDENT’S HOTDOG SUPPER:

Please bring drinks, cookies, chips & dips to share. Hotdogs will be provided. Hosted by the David Brazzel Family.

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A “surprise” family band is being assembled for Friday night. If you know musicians that would like to join please let Renee Branton or Tracy Barnes know. We are looking forward to hearing our talented friends and family perform. Come sing with the band and bring your music.

Contact Tracy Barnes at tlynnbarns@yahoo.com or Renee Branton at rbran1024@aol.com

SATURDAY ACTIVITIESSTARTING AT 10:30 A.M.BUSINESS MEETING:Please plan to attend.

STARTING AT 12:00 NOONNOON MEAL: There will be a blessing at noon followed by a hamburger meal. Please bring your favorite dessert or if you prefer, save room for ice cream.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: There will be activities for the children. There will also be water play following indoor activities. Please bring a towel and change of clothes for your children.

STARTING AT 3:00 P.M.ICE CREAM CONTEST/QUILT RAFFLE

2016 Annual Reunion and Meeting

June 17-18, 2016Corinth, Lousiana

Corner of Hwy 545 and Wise RoadA 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.

www.brazzelreunion.net

2 0 1 6 S P R I N G E D I T I O N

2016 Annual Reunion andMeeting Update

Please RSVP to Ann @

325-695-4721 for a headcount for the hamburger

lunch

ICE CREAM CONTESTAnn Brazzel and Ashley Fenton are the reigning ice cream queens! 2015 was the year of unusual ice cream flavors. Apricot, Vanilla Bean, Coconut Almond, Chocolate Crunch, and Peanut Butter & Bacon were on the winning list!!! So, let’s see what 2016 brings. Perhaps we will go back to more traditional flavors. Peach anyone? Remember ice, salt and a strong arm to crank are provided, you bring ice cream freezer and ingredients. YUM! YUM!

FROM PAPER TO PAPERLESSThe BMRI staff announced in the last newsletter and at the annual meeting and reunion that we are going to a “paperless” newsletter. WE ARE NOW PAPERLESS. You are receiving this newsletter via email. A few folks who do not have access to a computer asked to receive a paper copy and those have been mailed. If you know of someone who is expecting their newsletter and has not received it, please make a copy and get it to them. And pass the word around to your family about our new “paperless” newsletter.We have set up an easy way for members to give us your email address. Go to our facebook page and follow the instructions there to become email users. We have about 50 who have signed up and they will receive this newsletter via email. But we have 600 on our mailing list. So that means we need many more to sign up for email.You can also send an email to brazzel@mac.com stating that you want to be added to the BMRI email list. How easy is that? Please do it now! THANK YOU!

A Word from Your President, Hilda Estes

It is that time of year! Summer will be here before we know it, so it is time to make your plans to attend the Brazzel Reunion which will be June 17, and June 18. Come, see and meet cousins that you never knew that you had. It will be a fun- filled weekend. You won’t want to miss it.

Due to the economic downturn, the passing of many of our more generous donors, and the increase of our older family members who are on fixed incomes, we were not able to help as many of our local charities and schools this past year. The followings donations were given:

DART $3000.00Dubach School $4500.00Ruston Junior High $1500.00Bethel Christian School $1000.00Bernice Historical Society $500.00

We have begun a Perpetual Fund for the future operation and maintenance of our building. This will help to insure that our future reunions can continue and the building can be maintained and our history preserved. We must encourage our younger family members to “step up to the plate” and assume leadership roles and realize their part in our future. Together we can meet the challenges that come before us. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. We are a tough people!

See you at the reunion

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Address_______________________________City_______________State_______ ZIP__________I want to receive the BMRI family newsletter by mail.Mail to: BMRI, 809 T & P Lane, Abilene, Texas 79602If you do not have access to a computer, please fill in the form below and mail it to BMRI, 809 T & P Lane, Abilene, Texas 79602.

BUY a BRICKWe currently have about 10 brick orders. BUT we need more! If you have a new birth, anniversary, graduation etc. that you would like to honor with a brick please order by May 30. It takes time to get them engraved and installed. Your order is greatly appreciated. The order form is on the flap of the envelope enclosed or the form is available at www.brazzelreunion.net under “Engraved Brick Order Form”. If you need help with the wording, please contact Ann Brazzel at 325-660-9055 or abrazzel@suddenlink.net.

GORDON BRAZZELFOUNDER CORINTH

COMMUNITY 1853

Family News CornerPlease remember to send news of births, marriages, deaths, graduations, military service and family stories and memories to:Carolyn Lewis31 Links Side Ct.Kingwood, TX 77339, 281-360-5258chlewis37@aol.com or to:

Ann Brazzel809 T & P LaneAbilene, TX 79602-3099, 325-695-4721abrazzel@suddenlink.net.This helps us keep records up to date as well as enabling us to pass on news to others of what’s happening in the family.

BIRTHS Sadie Kate Cooksey b. 5-01-2015 to Holley and Josh Cooksey, granddaughter of Terry & Vivian Brazzel Hinton and great granddaughter of Alice BrazzelAmelia Caroline Lewis b. 11-18-2015 to Carey and Kristin Lewis, granddaughter of Carolyn Hunter LewisTommy Lee Warrick b.12-12-2015 to Nicole Gates and Phillip Warrick, grandson of William and Tammy Warrick, great grandson of Mary Brazzel WarrickPaizlie Renee Cox b. 4-05-2015 to Guthrie Cox and Addie Henson Cole Alexander Contreras b. 5-04-2015 to Samantha McKee. He is the grandson of Ronnie ShugartKinslee Vye Nachtrieb b. 6-12-2015 to Ashley Waterman Lylah Quinn Johnson b. 6-23-2015 to Gregory Johnson and Alusha Nicole New Hazel Grace Buck b. 8-06-2015 to Daniel Buck and Sarah Osewalt Viola Christine Buck b. 9-26-2015 to Tony and Kimberly Buck Annabelle Grey Collins b. 9-23-2015 to Leighann Harms Jensen Scott Roberson b.10-20-2015 to Christian Roberson and Josh Roberson. He is the grandson of Lisa Brazzel Garoby and ggrandson of Gene and Carolyn Brazzel.Kinley Rae Crawley b. 2-01-2016 to Lacie Donaldson. She is the granddaughter of Lisa Brazzel Roots, and ggranddaughter of Gene and Carolyn Brazzel.

DEATHS

James David Caver d. 4-16-2015, husband of Patsy Foster Caver, father of Mark Caver, step-father of Kelly Martin, brother of Maxine Kilpatrick and Katie WoodardBilly Wayne Brazzel d. 5-01-2015, husband of Cindy Brazzel, father of Jay, Rachelle, and Tammi Brazzel, brother of Rodney and Charles BrazzelMary Atkins Brazzel d. 1-03-2016, wife of Gordon Brazzel, mother of Jessie Pesnell, Ricky Pesnell, and Lisa MartinIva Lee McClung Brazzel d. 1-07-2016, mother of Sarah Mills, Albert Lee Brazzel, and Sherwood Brazzel, mother-in-law of Dinah Barnett Brazzel

Sue Brazzel Caspar d. 12-12-2016, wife of Bob Caspar, mother of Hal WeaverDewey Jadell Stewart d. 6-17-2015, son of Murlene Benedict, father of Lauren Stewart and Lane Stewart, brother of Melynda BensonBilly James Thompson d. 6-21-2015, husband of Shirley Williams Thompson, father of Marty and Mike Thompson, grandfather of Justin, Trevor, and Luke ThompsonDon Weyland Love d. 9-11-2015, father of Dennis Love, Jerry Love, & Kaye Love AmbroseGilbert Wade Hood d. 4-27-2015, father of Randy Hood and Tina Hood McCann, brother of Ricki Jo Jones and Shepherd HoodGreg Fontenot d. 8-29-2015, son of Delores and Richard FontenotVirginia Chandler Singleton Evans d. 6-14-2015, mother of Tammy Phillips, Renee Yarbrough, Jeanine Brazzel, Penny Torbet, and Mary BookBilly Knowles d. 7-10-2015, husband of Rosemary Singleton Knowles, father of Donnie Knowles and Kathy LeagueWilma Rockett Brazzel d. 8-09-2015, mother of Pam Dance, Sherri Campbell, and Jerry Cross, step-mother of Maggie Jean Prey, Ann Tinsley, and Ron BrazzelFrank Avon Porter d. 6-22-2015, son of Marie Wise Porter Ronald Craig Cox d. 3-03-2016, son of James Wise Cox

MARRIAGESWhitney Knight m. Austin Mapes on 2-28-2015, daughter of Julia Faulkenberry KnightWhitney Hargrove m. James Romero on 5-09-2015, daughter of Joey Hargrove Brandon Lee Bell m. Stefania Cervantes on 6-13-2015, son of Lance Lee Bell Sarah O’Neal m. Mitchel Cruz on 6-13-2015, dau of Robert and Libby O’Neal, granddaughter of Janice FinleyAmy Weaver m. Chris Harris 2-10-2015, daughter of Faye WeaverLisa Brazzel m. Mike Garoby on 10-17-2015, daughter of Gene and Carolyn Brazzel

Family Books for sale: There are still copies of The Descendants of Gordon Brazzel available for purchase. Please see Carolyn Lewis if you would like one.

809 T & P Lane ◊ Abilene, TX 79602www.brazzelreunion.net

Brazzel Memorial Reunion, Inc.

HILDA ESTESPresident

3012 English Lane, Ruston LA 71270 318-255-3884

RONNIE ENNISVice President

8935 Meadow Creek, Shreveport LA 71129

RAYBURN L. BRAZZELSecretary/Treasurer

809 T & P Lane, Abilene Tx 79602325-676-5591

TRACY BARNES RENEE BRANTON

GENE BRAZZELRAYBURN L. BRAZZEL

RONNIE ENNISHILDA ESTES

GRETCHEN TILL

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization.Donations are tax deductible

OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

An engraved brick is a great way to mark an important event in the life of your family. The bricks are $100 each. The order form is on the envelope enclosed. This fundraiser is important, as it is one of the ways we make money that is given each year to our community.

Last year $10,500 was given to help students, families and hurting people needing encouragement.

Bricks to honor a veteran are also available. These brick are marked with an American flag. Take time to look at the bricks on the memorial wall along the parking lot. There are many family stories on these bricks. Please consider adding more stories this year.

Contact Ann Brazzel, 325-660-9055 or abrazzel@suddenlink.net for information.

GORDON BRAZZELFOUNDER CORINTH

COMMUNITY 1853

Put the 2016 Reunion on Your Calendar!!!

June 17-18, 2016