A little history...
Gary was born in Glenbar, Arizona on January 15, 1934. His parents were James Alma Larson and Grace McBride. He was born into a family of 13 kids. He played football and the tuba in the school band. He then went to Eastern Junior College where he participated in plays and drama. He volunteered for the navy along with his brothers when he was 18 and was in the Korean war. Gary attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ where he met Jeanine in 1956. Jeanine was a freshman, Gary was a senior. He graduated from ASU with a degree in accounting in 1957. On November 8, 1957, Gary and Jeanine were married in the Arizona temple. Gary later decided accounting wasn't his career and chose to pursue law. He packed 5 kids and all their belongings in a cotton truck and headed to Tuscon to go to law school. Gary enjoys family history, working outside in the yard, collecting coins, and participating adventurous investments.
Jeanine was born in Huntington, California in April 11, 1938. She was the first child born to Blanche Irene William and Wayne Leon Peterson. Wayne finished dental school and started his practice. He joined the army for World War II and moved his family to Oklahoma for three years before moving to Arizona. Jeanine attended school in Lehi and was the first class to graduate from Mesa Junior High. She was on the marching squad called the "Rabbetts" at Mesa High School. She attended ASU to be an elementary teacher and finished her freshmen year While at ASU, she participated in the dance club and was part of the LDS sorority, Lama Delta Sigma. She got married at 19 and had her first child Keith a year later. Gary and Jeanine had 10 kids: Keith, Brent, Shelly, Lance, Kyle, Mark, Susan, Sandra, Julie, and Christy. Jeanine enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.
All of us kids want to say how much we love you and are so grateful to be brought up in such a loving family. You both are truly good examples to us and have taught us so much. We couldn't ask for better parents to spend eternity with!
Happy 50th Anniversary Mom and Dad! We love you!
