Larpenter Lagniappe

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Annual Larpenter-Gomilla Reunion
November 27, 2008
24005 Larpenter Lane
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Welcome Shan Shan!

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Welcome, Shan Shan Spinler!!

Shan Shan is the new daughter of Anthony and Dana Spinler!!

In April, Anthony and Dana traveled to China to adopt precious little Shan Shan! She was also welcomed by her two big brothers, Sam and Jaron, her grandmother, Eleanor (Larpenter) Wurst and super uncle, Glenn Wurst.

We're so glad Shan Shan is part of our family!!!

Congratulations Alan and Susan Lavigne!

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Alan and Susan Lavigne were married July 26 in a ceremony given by their friends and family. We wish them many years of happiness! Alan is the son of Robbie and Cathy Lavigne and the grandson of the late Elvin Lavigne, and Jean (Larpenter) and Raymond Prevost. He is the great-grandson of the late Gilbert Joseph and Helen Larpenter.

Congratulations Amanda and John!

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Congratulations go to Amanda (McLeod) and John Provence who were married in May of this year. Amanda is the daughter of Pat and Paula (Anderson) McLeod and the granddaughter of the late Gilbert Lawrence and Aileen (Raiford) Larpenter.

Congratulations Jeremy Carroll and Krista Franklin

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Jeremy Carroll and Krista Franklin are officially engaged to be married!

Congratulations, Jeremy and Krista!!

Krista is the daughter of Sue (Larpenter) and Tom Campbell of Salinas, California and the

granddaughter of the late

Gilbert and Helen Larpenter of

Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Nicholas and Noah Fuller turn 1 Year Old!!

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June 2, 2008

Nicholas and Noah Fuller turn 1 Year Old!!

They are the sons of proud parents John and Lisa Fuller, proud grandparents of Helen (Faulk) and Greg Fuller, and proud aunt, Shawna Fuller.

Aiden Loyd - First Guitar Recital

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Aiden Loyd, four-year-old son of Josh and Janiece Loyd gives his first guitar recital! Aiden is the grandson of Darrell and Kathleen (Lavigne) Loyd, the great-grandson of Raymond and Jean (Larpenter-Lavigne) Prevost, and the great-great grandson of Gilbert and Helen (Vining) Larpenter.

Grandpa Gilbert Joseph Larpenter - cracking pecans

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Gilbert Joseph and Helen Vining Larpenter

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Gilbert Joseph and Helen Vining Larpenter

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December Photos

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1972 - Picking Strawberries in Louisiana

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(Left to Right) Beth Larpenter, Mary Jane and Jerry Larpenter, Sharon Larpenter, Rodney Larpenter (in front) and Grandpa Gilbert (with hat). I'm not sure who the other man is.

2002 - Richard Larpenter

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1996 Thanksgiving Photo

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Grandpa Larpenter's Gulf Station

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1994 Grandma Larpenter's Birthday

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(I believe that this was taken in 1994) Richard, Jimmy, Emery, and Jerry standing behind Grandma Helen Larpenter

Larpenter Siblings

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I'm not sure of the date but it must have been for Grandma Helen Larpenter's Birthday.

Children of Armand Bayard Larpenteur

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(Left to right) Lillian Fletcher (married to Lovelace Fletcher), Gilbert Joseph Larpenter, Flavia Fletcher, (married Ovey Blanco Fletcher), Lawrence (oldest child), Godfrey (nicknamed Peck), and their dad, Charles Eugene Larpenter. Children not shown were: Eugene, Albert, Tom, and Ted.

Lillian and Flavia married brothers.

1995 - Larpenter Family

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This was taken after Grandma Larpenter's Funeral.

2003 Thanksgiving - Larpenter Siblings

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(Left to Right) Mary Ruth Larpenter Drury, Eleanor Larpenter Wurst, Jean Larpenter Lavigne Prevost, Jerry Larpenter, Jimmy Larpenter, Sue Larpenter Campbell

Grandma Larpenter's Tea Ring

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One of my favorite creations, made by Grandma Helen Larpenter, was her Tea Ring. When she made this delicious, sweet bread, the whole house smelled of yeast and made everyone's mouth water.

Grandma would usually make Tea Rings when we came to visit. I vividly remember one occasion when she was making her bread while we were there. I didn't realize that she'd made two of them and was heart broken when Uncle Emery walked in, handed grandma a $20.00 bill and walked out with the tea ring. I really didn't think highly of Uncle Emery at that moment but in looking back on that moment, I realize why he did that. Grandma and Grandpa were on a very fixed income, and I'm sure that having company put a financial strain on Grandma and Grandpa. It was Uncle Emery's way of helping. Who knows, Grandma may have called him! (grin)

I wish that someone had taken a photo of one of Grandma's Tea Rings, but as far as I know, it was never photographed. Here is a photo I found on the Internet, followed by Grandma's Recipe. Who knows, I may try it for Christmas!

Grandma's Tea Ring

Ingredients for bread:
1/4 cup warm water
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup scalded milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
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Scald milk and add sugar, butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Beat one egg. Add yeast and milk mixture in large bowl. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and beat well. Remove from mixed and add 1 cup self-rising flour and mix by hand. Pour into a greasted container and let rise in a warm place.

Filling Ingredients:
1 stick oleo
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
cherries (topping)
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Cream together and spread over dough the oleo, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spring with 1 cup pecans and roll up, joining ends together to for a ring. Clip the outside edges with scissors, forming into a circle. Place cherries on top and bakes at 350 degrees until done.

Make a powdered sugar glaze from powdered sugar and water and drizzle on top of ring once it is out of the oven.

Cousins on a Horse

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(Left to right) Cheryl Lavigne Byers, Kathleen Lavigne Loyd, Helen Sue Faulk Fuller, Danny Larpenter, Sandy Jo Faulk Wilshire.

Cheryl Byers writes - It was 1963 or 1964. Not sure. It snowed that year. That horse was named Bob. He was an all around kinda guy. Daddy worked the cows with him and plowed him and you can see he was a great babysitter as well. I loved him.

Richard Larpenter

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Jerry and Mary Jane Larpenter and grandchildren 1994

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From the farm

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Hello everyone! We will be renting a new barn much closer to home than the farm. We have a lot of work to do but it has much more potential than where we are now and it will be so much easier to care for the horses there. We have named the new barn "Maranatha Stables".

Charles Eugene Larpenteur

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Helen Larpenter with Merle, Jimmy, Sue and Eleanor

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Uncle Jimmy said this was at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville. I looked the spelling up in the phone book to be sure I spelled it right. We have this picture too. - Aunt Juliette

Gilbert and Helen Larpenter

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Randy Larpenteur Family - Christmas 2001

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2000 Thanksgiving - Larpenter Siblings

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December 1 - Happy 75th Birthday, Mary Jane Larpenter

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Happy 75th Birthday, Mary Jane Larpenter!!!

December 1, 1932

December 1 - Happy Birthday, Robbie Lavigne

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Happy Birthday, Robbie Lavigne!!

December 1

Happy Birthday, John Mark Faulk

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Happy Birthday, John Mark Faulk!!!

November 30

Jerry and Mary Jane (Matthews) Larpenter's Wedding

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Randy Larpenteur and Glenn Wurst

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Happy Birthday Joshua and Ryan!!!

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Happy Birthday, Joshua and Ryan Loyd!

May your day be as super as you!!!

Your Lagniappe Family

Jean Larpenter Lavigne Prevost and Nathaniel Byers

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Aileen Marie Raiford Larpenter

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LARPENTER, AILEEN MARIE RAIFORD ANDERSON

A resident of Sebring, Fla., and a native of Ponchatoula, she died Monday,Feb. 7, 2005, as a result of an automobile accident. She was 66.

Visitingat Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 12. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. Sunday,Feb. 13, until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Emmett Garrison. Interment in Collins Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons,Gilbert L. Larpenter Jr., Ponchatoula, and Dale Anderson, Salisbury, N.C.;four daughters, Sheila Anderson, Sebring, Paula McLeod, Lake Worth, Fla., Donna Ipock, Greenfield, Ind., and Gail Escobar, Sebring; three sisters, Annette Taylor, Hammond, Linda Lloyd, Springfield, and Patricia Ricks,Roseland; two brothers, Robert and Darrell Raiford, Ponchatoula; 12grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death byher first husband, Alfred V. Anderson; second husband, Gilbert L.Larpenter; parents, Richard and Juanita Raiford; and a grandson, Aaron McLeod.

She was a member of Sebring Church of the Nazarene, Sebring.

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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/19/2006

Carl Vining

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I believe that this is one Uncle Carl's more serious moments. His teeth are where they should be!

VINING, CARL ANDERSONA retired millwright and a member of Local 720 in Baton Rouge, he died Monday, July 10, 2000, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was 84 and a native and resident of Ponchatoula.

Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday. Religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Russell Vining. Interment in Collins Cemetery.

Survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Traylor Vining, Ponchatoula; a daughter, Joy Elizabeth Eubanks, Spartanburg, S.C.; two sons, Carl David Vining, Folsom, and Russell Keith Vining, Ponchatoula; eight grandchildren, Jason Keith Vining, Steven Vining, Elizabeth Eubanks, James Vining, Chris Vining, Jonathan Eubanks, Nicholas Vining and Rebkah Vining; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua Vining, Benjamin Vining, Shawn Vining and Timothy Vining.

Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elanor Vining; six sisters, Hilda Stanga, Helen Larpenter, Irene Anderson, Hattie Bosarge, Nellie Bazelle and Katie Bardwell; and a brother, Richard Willie Vining.

He wasa charter member of Bible Holiness Church, Ponchatoula, a member of National Rifle Association and honorary mayor of Bunker Hill.

1995 - Uncle Emery, Kirby and Bradley

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Natchitoches Larpenters

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This is too funny!!! I'm not sure hwat year it was taken but it had to be after 1974, most likely around 1975 or 1976. Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Juliette had some to see us in their truck and camper top. Pictured in the photo, from left to right are:
Uncle Jimmy, Kevin Larpenter, Mary Jane Larpenter, Beth Larpenter with Yo Yo (our family dog), Rodney behind Beth, Aunt Juliette, and Sharon.

Happy Birthday, Theresa Faulk!!

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Today is Theresa Faulk's birthday!!!

Congratulations, Theresa!!! May you have many, many more!!!

Your Lagniappe Family

Travis and Anthony Escobar

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Travis and Anthony Escobar

sons of Gail (Larpenter) and Domingo Escobar of Florida.

Gail is the daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Aileen Larpenter.

Randy and Brenda got a Divorce!!!

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While in France, Randy and Brenda got a divorce!!! I wanted to get one, but Eddie wouldn't let me! Brenda is holding a divorce in this photo. It's a very rich pastry!!

Our French Cousins

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This photo was taken last year when Carole took Mom, Dad, and Randy to France. They met our French Cousins for lunch. Pictured (left to right, clockwise) Randy Larpenteur, Mary Jane Larpenter, Jerry Larpenter, Jeannie Puissegur, Magalie Puissegur, Monique and Dominique Puissegur, and Carole Buckner..

Darrell and Kathleen Loyd's Family

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THEN . . .

NOW . . .

Thanksgiving 2007 Photos

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Andrew Larpenter (Rodney and Kelly's son)

Mary Anna Shurbutt (daughter of Eddie and Beth Shurbutt)
Fleur de Lis Theme

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Bri Clark (Sharon Bartolomeo's daughter)

Sue Larpenter Campbell with her creations!
Glenn Wurst brings his own platter even if it doesn't fit the theme!
Mary Jane Larpenter with Robbie Lavigne. They share the same birthday, December 1.
Robbie Lavigne

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Rachel Anne Shurbutt wishing she could win the Gift Basket in the Auction! She bid on it but was beat out by Aunt Eleanor. Aunt Eleanor turned around and gave it to Rachel. She was a happy young lady!!!

Sharon and Tom carving the turkey.
Front Door Decoration
Mark Bartolomeo (Sharon's husband)

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Grady Gomilla

Jerry Larpenter
Glenn Wurst
Jean Larpenter Lavigne Prevost
The Moon Walk

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Kirby Larpenter with signed poster of John Folse for the auction!!!

Sue's Decorations
Randy Larpenteur
Robbie Lavigne and Darrell Loyd
Part of the decorations

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A Sign from Past Reunions

J.T. and Donald
Sandy Faulk Wilchire
Cecile Drury Streeter

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Tom Campbell and Bernice Larpenter

Sandy Faulk Wilcher and Noah
Noah Fuller
Nicholas Fuller
Glenn Wurst with his platter!

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A Dessert Table that Uncle Richard would be proud of!

The Guest Book

Gaige Lavigne's Pink Boots!!

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Shrimp Dish

Kelly's Enchiladas
Everyone Lines up.
Eddie, Anna, and Rachel seem to be first in line.
Mary Jane's Rolls

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Jerry Larpenter with Kirby in the background.

Kirby Larpenter
Glenn Wurst
Aunt Sue
Mark, Sharon and Bri

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Robbie Lavigne with grandson J.T.

Anna Shurbutt with a plate full of food!
Rachel Anne Shurbutt enjoying her desserts!
Jimmy Larpenter fussing at someone! (grin)
Rodney Larpenter

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Cecile Drury Streeter

Eleanor Larpenter Wurst with gift from Sue Larpenter Campbell. Thanksgiving Day was Sue's birthday and she gave everyone specialized candy bars!
Helen spoiling on of the twins.
Braeden Larpenter (almost 3)
Jerry and Mary Jane Larpenter

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Sandy Faulk Wilcher and Lisa Fuller

Alan Lavigne and Jimmy Larpenter

Rodney Larpenter and Edmund Drury

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Jerry and Mary Larpenter

Auction Items
Helen Faulk Fuller with Noah Fuller

Greg Fuller with grandson Nicholas

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Bradley Larpenter (Kirby's Son) playing a flute that he made.

Robbie Lavigne, playing his stringed instrument.
Braeden Larpenter (son of Bradley and Bridgette)
Helen with bag made by Glenn Wurst.
Helen and Glenn

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Glenn Wurst, artist, with a bag he painted for Helen.

Donald, Nicole, and J.T. Lavigne

Jean Larpenter Lavigne Prevost with daughter Kathleen Lavigne Loyd
Conductor Jimmy with his train.

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Mary, Jerry and Mary Ruth

The Larpenter Siblings and their spouses

Juliette and Jimmy building a fire.

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Bernice Raiford Larpenter - turns 91 years old in December!

Mary Jane Matthews Larpenter (Jerry's wife) my favorite mother!
Mary Ruth Larpenter Drury - Ohio
Eleanor Larpenter Wurst - Houston, Texas

Sandy Jo Faulk Wilcher - Bossier City, Louisiana

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Randy with some LSU footballs. I believe he had to pay to get someone to take them!!

Tom Campbell (husband of Sue) won a bid when he hadn't even bid on it! He was rather surprised!

Julia Benthe and Rhyan Elizabeth Sheridan (Meghan Larpenter Sheridan's daughters)

Randy with crochet object for bid! A friend of Aunt Juliette's made and donated it.
Eddie Shurbutt (the most wonderful man in the world) - Beth's husband.

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Kirby Larpenter, our family photographer and musician!

Randy starts the bidding!
Jerry Larpenter wins the bidding on a rubber baby bib!

Some of the canned items up for bid.
Sharon Larpenter Bartolomeo enjoys the auction!

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Helen Fuller and Eleanor Larpenter Wurst

Randy starts the bidding on a photo of Montmelian, the old Family Estate in France.
Aunt Eleanor and Aunt Sue fight over the photo.
Randy jumps in to help.
Dwight Anderson's car. We thought maybe he had brought it for the auction!