Graduation Announcement--Sharon Roth

On 12 June 2009, Sharon Roth graduated from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands with an International Executive Masters of Business Administration designation. The EMBA designation was presented to Sharon by the Director of Academics from the University of Maastricht. Sharon's graduating class colleagues included Danish, American, Dutch, Mexican, Puerto Rican, German and Belgian nationalities.

The most special and memorable moment was the fact that family members such as Sharon's husband Scott Godsoe, along with her older brother Laverne Roth and her sister-in-law, Rita had just happened to plan on being on a European vacation at the same time were able to share and witness the momentous event. In traditional European style, Sharon and Scott hosted various celebrations with their old close friends from Sittard, The Netherlands area and with their new friends, work colleagues and neighbours in Gries, Germany area.

Shortly after the celebrations, Sharon and Scott returned to Canada with Laverne and Rita to enjoy a short vacation time with family in Medicine Hat, their granddaughter's(Sharon and Scott's) graduation in Quesnel, B.C., and a time-out with the whole Godsoe clan in Sun Peaks, B.C. Scott and Sharon are fully embedded within the German and international business culture in the Gries (not Greece) area in Germany in which they thoroughly enjoy their ongoing European vacation. Sharon Roth is the daughter of Esther Roth (nee Gomke).

Birth Announcement for Hunter Roth

Published this month in the Medicine Hat News.

Accordians in the Family

Laverne Roth and gang jamming and playing for different functions



Children of Rena Wuerfel, and grandchildren of Laverne and Rita Roth played at Kimberly BC in an accordion competition. Cordena is 16 and Colton 11, Colton came home with some 'firsts' and some cash.

Lordy, look who's 40!!

Penita Schnell turned 40 on January 5th, with a surprise party from her husband Noel on New Year's Eve. Family and friends celebrated the big birthday, along with a surprise appearance by her sister Penella from Dubai. (Penita is the granddaughter of the late Olga Roth [Gomke]).

Rena Wuerfel had a big birthday on January 8th. Oh lordy, Rena is 40! Celebrating with a tropical theme, family and friends had a surprise party for her via slide show sent over Internet and Roxy (from Salmon Arm www.roxyfx.com/about.html ) singing a song for her on skype (an awesome way to 'be there', when you're not). (Rena is the granddaughter of Esther Roth [Gomke]).

Christmas Proposal

Gerritt Jans popped the big question during the Christmas break to Ashley Lesmeister, his girlfriend of 4 years. Of course she said "yes"!! The wedding is planned to take place in October.

Congratulations Gerritt and Ashley!

Happy New Year!!

The start of a new decade...wishing everyone a Happy New Year!! May many good things be in store in 2010. We look forward to meeting up at the Gomke Reunion this year--July 2, 3, & 4th, at the Longfellow Hall (near Medicine Hat). See you then!

Watch for more details to follow this coming spring...

House Fire Remembered--One Year Ago

On December 27, 2008, Jolene (Jans) and Trevor Warburton had a house fire at 10:30pm. Everyone was in the house at the time of the fire but were able to leave before the fire was on the top floor. They lived with Jolene's father Dale and step mother until June 1, 2009 when they bought a holiday trailer to live in. Their house was gutted and rebuilt. On July 1st, 2009, Trevor, Jolene, Tenley, Tripp, Harley and JD (Harley and JD are the dogs) were able to move back into their home.