childhood and family
What is grandmas full name and why was it chosen?
Karyl Ann Kahn Leavitt- George’s 1st cousin Carol, ice skater, all catholic children is named after a saint
Favorite school subject?
Art or reading
Where did she meet grandpa?
At registration at ISU
How many kids do grandpa and grandma have?
5
What was grandma’s first car?
Mazda
When and where was she born?
June 10, 1955, Butte, MT
Where did grandma go to college?
Rick’s and ISU
What is her nickname for grandpa?
Punksie
How many grandchildren do they have?
22
Grandma’s favorite movie?
Sound of music
Did she have any pets growing up?
Yes-dog that bit me, so I had a Dalmatian dogs-spot, jj the mutt
Teacher and a mom
Where did they go on their first date?
Went to the football game in the mini dome
What is grandmas favorite Christmas tradition?
Jammie’s and Christmas lights
Grandma’s least favorite movie?
wizard of oz
What was her favorite food growing up?
Mom’s homemade bread
What sports did she play?
Ran track in junior high and HS, fencing in college
Which temple did they get married in?
Idaho falls
grandma’s favorite ice cream?
Rocky road
Grandma’s guilty pleasure?
Chocolate
What was her favorite chore growing up?
What music did she listen to?
Neil diamond, the Beatles, beach boys, Chicago, three dog night
What time of day did they get married?
6 PM, live session
Name each of grandma’s kids and why she gave them the first name she did
Kiely-irish heritage (blonde Lindy, dark hair Kiely, but she came out bald!), Rob-was dad’s best friend, Ryan- family name o’ryan, Katrina-loved Katarina Witt, Russell-dad’s people he taught on his mission and sheri steeple’s dad was named Russell
Grandma’s favorite drink?
Huckleberry milkshake