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Irrigon Celebrates Six Generations of Members

By Linda Anderson, Linda Anderson, January 31, 2016

Irrigon Church members are proud to announce an unusual celebration. With the birth of Senna Rose Stone, one member family has six living generations. Bertha “Bertie” Gallagher celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 4, 2012. She now resides in Hood River, Ore., in a nursing facility. The rest of the family still resides in and near Irrigon, Ore.

Bertha Gallagher is 103 years old (lower front) is joined by five other generations: (from left) daughter Lee Bates, granddaughter De Stone, great-granddaughter Angela Stone Rodriguez, great-great-granddaughter Reina Stone and great-great-great-granddaughter Senna Rose Stone, who was born Aug. 6, 2015.

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Linda Anderson, Linda Anderson

Irrigon Church communication leader
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