Evans gets 80th fete at Arizona restaurant

Hooper

Bill Evans was surprised with a party on his 80th birthday, Jan. 29, at Tagalini’s Restaurant in Peoria, Ariz.

Bill and Della are spending the winter in Arizona.

Coming for the party were Dick and Donna Bales, Portville, N.Y .; Vicki and Gregg Capp, Ashland, Ore .; Patti Roberts, Princeton, Idaho; Duane Offield, Albany, Calif .; Howard and Marilyn Allmon, Kelseyville, Calif .; Jim and Shirley Barber, Marivcopa, Ariz .; Cindy and Emma West, Phoenix; Pam, John and Claire Goux, Chandler, Ariz .; Beth, Kevin Ivins, Queens Creek, Ariz .; Gene and Lola Aune, LaCrosse; Bob and Linda Brison, Greenbank, Wash .; Lorna Burns, Endicott; Burgie and Maxine Lange, Garfield; Bruce and Joyce Bell, Hay; Shann Webley and Dal Webley, LaCrosse; Jared and LeeAnna Webley, Spokane; Maureen and R.J. Hooper, Pullman; Heidi Evans, Hooper; Amanda and Lacey Evans, Walla Walla; Joe, Dionne and Cole Evans, LaCrosse.

Scott Evans telephoned greetings.

Della Evans read a tribute to Bill that was written and sent by Dan Robinson.

Bill’s remarks at the end of the evening was that he was thoroughly flabbergasted.

Keith Danielson was notified that he will be one of 12 riders to participate in the Extreme Cowboy Race at the Washington State Horse Expo, Feb. 18-20 at the Clark Co. Event Center in Ridgefield. Nationally known horseman Craig Cameron will host the competition. Keith will be riding Hooper Crossing’s five year old paint mare “ Chili” in the event.

Carla Danielson was in Vancouver, Jan. 25 - 28, watching her granddaughters Ali, Jill and Kate Mock, while their parents, Tim and Erin, took a little vacation.