From Eric More Marshall (7.10.711) Our wonderful JMA President for many years made sure that the JMA, which he nourished for many years with his planning and work, would not be forgotten when he died. Beyond the legacy of a strong JMA, he also left a lovely gift of $10,000.
By Laura Arksey (M85751)I live in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, an agricultural area in which blueberries are a major crop. Everywhere I go, I see blueberry fields. Of course, this fruit is also a mainstay of local gardens, including those of the retirement community where I live. In 2016,
Though Eric’s obituary merely mentions his 25 years as JMA President, it is not an overstatement that those 25 years were consequential for the JMA and will continue to be felt for many years to come. He was THE instrument in reviving interest in our family and the association. While
By Russ Godwin (6163221) In 1876, there were many celebrations of the centennial anniversary of our nation’s founding on July 4, 1776. This patriotic fervor and renewed interested in our heritage led to the formation of societies such as the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Daughters of