Pearl Meacham Celebrates 90th Birthday with Her Large Posterity

The church ground around the corner from her son Doug Meacham was the gathering place for so many of Pearl's posterity who came from as far away as Mt. Vernon, Washington. There were babies there that she had never seen before and so many little ones that it was truly a joyous occasion for her. It was a beautiful fall day so most of the activities were held outside.  The children enjoyed playing in the leaves and the boys and men played football and frisbee. Doug brought his great barbeque equipment and there was an abundance of food being it was potluck. Chris, Doug and Trudy Meacham's son delighted everyone with the surprise use of his pony, Lucky. The granddaughters enjoyed working on a quilt set up by Doug and Trudy.  The children doned costumes to present a quite unrehearsed play written about Pearl's great grandfather the 4th president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The play took place at his 90th birthday and featured the song "How Can I Thank Thee" sung by Isabella Favero and "Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant" sung by Payton Kemp both great grandchildren.  Many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren took part and though it was quite unrehearsed  it presented a reminder to us all of the wonderful miracles witnessed by our ancestors and to her posterity. The faith she has given us is a priceless treasure next to life itself.   It was a full afternoon with precious memories.