Anchorage Daily News

AUG. 18, 1968

Susan and Philip Burch

Susan and Philip Burch were married Aug. 18, 1968. They met at Emporia State University in Kansas after Philip had served two years in the Navy.

Both studied music education, and by happy coincidence, Susan enrolled in a string methods class Philip was teaching while earning his master's degree.

While Philip began a string program in Emporia public schools, Susan opened a piano studio in their home. Both shared an interest in teaching young people about music, and they soon started a musical family: daughter Heather and sons Riordan and Ian.

In August 1984, Philip and Susan decided to stretch their limits and create a better, more adventuresome life for themselves and their children. They resigned from their Kansas jobs and, with three children and two trucks, moved to Alaska. Philip enjoyed a long career as the orchestra teacher at Chugiak High School and Mirror Lake Middle School, while Susan taught music at Chugiak Elementary School and later coached choir at Gruening Middle School. Both received the Alaska Music Educators Award for Excellence in 2006. Besides teaching, Philip performed in the Anchorage Symphony and Susan in the Anchorage Concert Chorus, and both were church musicians.

Susan and Philip, both retired now, live in their renovated home in Eagle River. They have shared a lifelong interest in remodeling and have built/remodeled several properties in their 40 years together. Their yearly summer trips, complicated by Philip's health, have included traveling from Florida to Nova Scotia and the U.K. to Australia, with several stops along the way, on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The most recent trip included family and friends of long standing meeting at a warm Tuscon apartment during a cold Alaska spring.

For their 40th anniversary, the couple invited family and friends from all over the country to come to Alaska for a three-day party complete with salmon bake and homemade wine. Granddaughters Hazel and Ainsley provided a costumed chicken dance with a little help from their parents, Michelle and Riordan Burch. The Rev. Jan Richardson offered a blessing for the couple and their friends while matron of honor Auntie Janet Barker raised the toast. The dinner music came via Ian's iPod and included big-band, classical, country and folk -- in keeping with the couple's lifelong professional and personal love of diverse music. Philip and Susan remain grateful to God and look forward to each precious day.

MARCH 8, 2008

September and Brandon Shedlock

September Victor and Brandon Shedlock were married March 8 at Muldoon Road Baptist Church.

The wedding was officiated by Brandon's grandfather, Virgil Chron. Loretta Shepherd was matron of honor, and Eric Sims was best man. Bridesmaids were Cari Bailey, Jaime Norris and Lane Schwager. Groomsmen were Slade Shedlock, Billy Christensen and Darryl Matthews. Flower girls were nieces Sydney Shedlock and Ellery Marshall, and their nephew Kevin Shedlock was ring bearer. Becky Davis was pianist.

The reception followed at Josephine's in the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The couple honeymooned in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

September is the daughter of Pat and Denny Victor. Brandon is the son of Jana and Ed Shedlock.

The couple would like to thank their family and friends for the wonderful celebration.

OCT. 10, 2008

Anya Furman and Jason McKinney

Mr. And Mrs. Stephen Furman of Wasilla announce the engagement of their daughter, Anya Ruth Furman, to Jason Trent McKinney, son of Joe McKinney and Joyce McKinney of Maryville, Tenn. The wedding is set for Oct. 10 at Angel's View Wedding Chapel in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Two years ago, Anya and Jason went on their first date, a motorcycle ride through the Great Smoky Mountains to enjoy the autumn colors.

SEPT. 5, 2009

Kaitlin Yaremchuk and Darren Gastrock

Kaitlin K. Yaremchuk and Darren R. Gastrock of Cambridge, Mass., plan to marry Sept. 5, 2009, in Osterville, Mass.

Kaitlin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Yaremchuk of Lynnfield, Mass., graduated from The Winsor School and Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in government. She is a graduate student at the Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions at Brown University.

Darren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gastrock of Anchorage, is a graduate of Dimond High School and Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in government and psychology. He is a senior associate with Silicon Valley Bank.

SEPT. 27, 2008

Katherine Ballew and Matthew Van Ness

Katherine Ballew and Matthew Van Ness of Reno, Nev., plan to marry Sept. 27 at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno.

Katherine's parents are Charles and Charlotte Ballew of Winnemucca, Nev. She graduated from Lowry High School in Winnemucca in 2000 and from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in journalism in 2004.

Matt is the son of Lee and Sharie Van Ness of Anchorage. He graduated from East High School in 2001 and from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in accounting in 2006.

FEB. 29, 2008

Katie and Andrew Van Ness

Katie McKinney and Andrew J. Van Ness, of Las Vegas were married Feb. 29, Leap Year Day, at the Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas. It was an intimate ceremony, with their immediate families present. A celebration dinner followed at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant atop the Paris Hotel.

Katie and Andrew met in Salem, Ore., when Andrew was attending Willamette University law school. After he graduated, he moved to Nevada and they lost contact. Last year, they reconnected and Katie moved to Las Vegas.

Katie, who works for a medical group in Las Vegas, is the daughter of Randi McKinney and Scott McKinney of Salem, Ore. She graduated from North Salem High School in 2002.

Andrew is the son of Lee and Sharie Van Ness of Anchorage. He graduated from East High School in 1998. Andrew graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2002 and from Willamette School of Law in 2005. He practices law with a legal firm in Las Vegas.

AUG. 8, 2008

Leah and Abram Goodstein

Leah Amber Golden-Sea and Abram Ezra Goodstein exchanged wedding vows Aug. 8 at the Moby Dick Hotel in Nahcotta, Wash., on the Long Beach Peninsula.

Close relatives and friends attended, one traveling from David, Panama. Rabbi Gary Schoenberg performed the traditional Jewish ceremony. Relatives including parents, grandparents and sisters of the bride and bridegroom each read one of seven prayers. Jeff Hall of Anchorage was ring bearer. Joel Bertrand of Anchorage, James Gray of Anchorage, Saul Jovane of Panama and Joe Leary of Carmel, Calif., held the hand-quilted chuppa, which is the traditional wedding canopy representing the couple's new home.

Leah and Abram are graduates of the University of Oregon, where they met during their freshman year.

Leah is the daughter of Ann Goldeen and Barry Sears of Astoria, Ore. Abram is the son of Penny and Dan Goodstein of Anchorage.

After the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a party in the Moby Dick Inn and continued to celebrate with the newlyweds throughout the weekend, participating in the many activities and the hospitality of the area.

Leah and Abram spent their honeymoon in Alaska enjoying activities such as hiking, picking berries, taking in the scenery, and visiting friends.

They live in Portland, Ore. Both plan to attend graduate school. Leah works as office administrator for Concordia Chiropractic Center, and Abram works for Columbia Sporting Goods.

JULY 8, 2008

Nicole and Michael Lamb

Nicole Huck and Michael Lamb of Anchorage were married July 8 at the Crow Creek Mine in Girdwood. "It was a beautiful gathering of friends and family amid the cloud-shrouded mountains of Girdwood," the couple wrote.

Grant Lidren officiated the ceremony, dressed in judge's robe and a white powdered wig. Attendants were Michael and Nicole's parents. The Melissa Mitchell Band played "Happy Birthday" in honor of the bridegroom's father's 65th birthday, which was celebrated the same day.

The Melissa Mitchell Band played at the reception, and Shu Cubed played at the after-party at Chair Five restaurant and bar.

The honeymoon has been postponed until after Nicole and Michael complete their master's degrees. They plan to travel to Africa and will do volunteer work there.

Nicole's parents, Peter and Irma Huck, traveled from San Diego for the wedding along with other family members and friends from nationwide. Nicole graduated from El Capitan High School in San Diego in 1997. In 2001, she graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a bachelor's degree in theater. She is teaching in the Anchorage School District and attends Alaska Pacific University, where she is pursuing a master's degree in education. She enjoys traveling the world and outdoor activities.

Michael, son of Chuck and Jeanne Lamb of Anchorage, graduated from East High School in 1991. In 1999, he graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in history. He is pursuing a master's degree in English at UAA. Michael enjoys fixing up their new house. He also enjoys traveling alongside his beautiful wife. They have traveled to the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe, India, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.

MAY 31, 2008

Sandy Hill and Greg Moose

Greg Moose and Sandy Hill of Anchorage were married May 31 next to the waterfalls outside The Bradley House in Anchorage. They met 11 years ago through a mutual friend and realized several months ago that they were meant to be together forever.

Dear friend Pam O'Brien officiated. Other participants were dear friend and best man James Mabry, and Sandy's sister, best friend and maid of honor Wendy Phillips, all of Anchorage. "The wedding and reception was said by all to be very memorable and one of the best ever," the couple wrote. "Thanks to all of our friends and family for sharing the most wonderful day of our life with us. Our honeymoon was spent in Las Vegas enjoying four days of sun and fun."

Sandy is the daughter of Linda Hill of Anchorage and Don Hill of Anchorage. She graduated from Cordova High School. Sandy is a bartender at AnnaRae's in Anchorage. She loves to ride tandem bike with Greg, camp, spend time on Prince William Sound, be with family and friends, and cozy up by the fire on long winter nights.

Greg is the son of Vicki Cook of Washougal, Wash., and Rick Moose of Dandridge, Tenn. He graduated from East High School and works for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility. He enjoys camping, biking, fishing, hiking and being outdoors.

AUG. 16, 2008

Rachel Abruzzino and Bryce Weight

Rachel Abruzzino and Bryce Weight of Eagle River were married Aug. 16 at the Sunset View Bed and Breakfast on the shore of Big Lake. The couple met during high school and began dating in 2003 when Bryce returned home for the summer.

The ceremony was officiated by the bridegroom's father, Terry Weight. Haley Tope was maid of honor, and bridesmaids included Stephanie Abruzzino, Stephanie Janke and Katlyn Jordan. Jed Weight was best man, and groomsmen included Robby Pfarr, Cullen Kurzmann and Andrew Michalscheck. The couple honeymooned on the Kenai Peninsula, enjoying hiking and white-water rafting.

Rachel is the daughter of David and Linda Abruzzino of Eagle River. She graduated from Chugiak High School in 2002. Rachel works at Providence Alaska Medical Center as a nurse's assistant and is pursuing a degree in nursing at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Bryce is the son of Terry and Lisa Weight of Eagle River. He graduated from Chugiak High School in 2001. Bryce served six years in the Air Force, deploying twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, where he received a bachelor's degree with honors during spring 2007. He works for the state of Alaska.

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