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Come Visit With Us!

Posted on June 16, 2026 by gardenhomehistoryproject

There are two upcoming opportunities to visit with us in the community — and we’d love to see you! On Saturday, June 20th, from noon to 1:30, we’ll be at the Garden Home Community Library’s monthly Neighborhood Cafe at the … Continue reading →

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Garden Home History Project Loses Board Member

Posted on March 11, 2026 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Long-time Garden Home History Project board member, Jan Vern Fredrickson, passed away on December 31st, 2025. He was 71 years old. Jan entered this world on December 12th, 1954, to parents Vernon Eldur and Jeanette Marguerite (Jager) Fredrickson. He grew … Continue reading →

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Another Goodbye

Posted on March 9, 2026 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Tom Shreve, son of one of the founders of the Garden Home History Project, Elaine Shreve, died after a long battle with cancer on November 16, 2025. Tom was the person behind our website and provided us with other technological … Continue reading →

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Sorrowful Goodbyes

Posted on March 3, 2026 by gardenhomehistoryproject

The Garden Home History community has lost some good people over the last year or so. First, we lost Charles Vedder, husband of Garden Home History Project board member Sharon Vedder. Charlie was a long-time resident of Garden Home, moving … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2024 Veteran’s Day bell ringing at Trader Joe’s

Posted on December 8, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

On November 11, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM we rang the historic bell hanging in Trader Joe’s to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Thanks to Trader Joe’s management and staff for accommodating the bell ringing. Thanks also to the Garden … Continue reading →

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