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	David Bruner David and Linda Bruner’s first date was for a football game at Harding University. He says, “she made eyes at me the whole game.” They have been married for 32 years and have two children (Justin who is a Youth Minister in Friendswood, Texas and Jessica who works for the prosecuting attorney’s office in Cd’A). David is a Social Worker with a nursing home in Spokane Valley. He has served as one of the elders of Dalton Gardens since 2000. When David thinks of Dalton Gardens he thinks of home and family. He says, “we really are a place to belong, a place to grow as a family and grow in the Lord.”

	Ralph Crump Ralph and Anna met on a blind date in Houston, Texas over 40 years ago. He holds a doctorate in Counseling and they worked many years as missionaries in Africa. They have three sons; Tony in Montana, Andrew in Savannah, Georgia and the youngest, David lives in Hubbard, Oregon. Ralph and Anna have great hearts for ministry and helping others. Ralph has been an elder for the past five years and deeply appreciates the loving, friendly and united Dalton Gardens church family.

	Dan Dupey Dan and his wife Teri met at a youth rally in the Tri-Cities and have been married 28 years. They have three children (James, Jennifer and Kelly), all faithful Christians with a sense of ministry in their lives. Both Teri and Dan have been very involved in Christian Education. Dan is the Director of Coeur d’Alene Christian School and Teri is on the faculty. Dan became one of the shepherds at Dalton Gardens in 2006 and believes the congregation is a caring group where the “fruit of the spirit is on display in every Christian here.” He encourages everyone to continually put first things first and “never give up in doing good.” He always encourages folks to “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

	Larry Grow Larry and Jean have been married for over 45 years. They have three children; one teaches at a Medical School, one is a Youth Minister and the youngest manages an Auto Parts Store. Larry served in the US Army for 20 years and moved to Cd’A to “retire” in 1979. He has served as an elder since 1992. Larry is always full of optimism for the future of Dalton Gardens. “This is a wonderful family and truly a place to belong.” Jean is active in several ministries.

	Lamont “Pete” Petersen Pete and Mary both grew up in Mountain Home, Idaho. Pete worked for the Forest Service and then went into the banking business. Mary and Pete just celebrated their 40th anniversary of marriage. They have two children, a son (Lamont E. in Post Falls) and a daughter, Marla who lives in Portland. Pete became an elder in 1998 when he retired from banking. Pete says he loves Dalton Garden’s commitment to God’s truth and loving one another. “I have a feeling of new hope and excitement about the congregation,” Pete says, “I am really looking forward to our future at Dalton Gardens.”

	Don Rude Don and Betty Rude met at North Idaho College and have been married almost 50 years and started C&R Plumbing, worked it together and then sold the business in 2000. They have four children: Dan who is a plumbing contractor in Virginia, Kent who is a local plumbing contractor, Jim who preaches in the Spokane Valley and Becky who is a Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma. The Rude family has a rich heritage in the Dalton Gardens congregation and Don has served the congregation as an elder for about 20 years. Don is always positive about the future and counts the congregation one of the greatest blessings of his life.

	Larry Slate Larry and Sylvia met in Abilene, Texas while Larry was in the Air Force. Larry worked for the Bonneville Power Administration for many years. They married in 1968 and have two children (Kienan who is married with two children and has a rafting operation in Missoula, Montana. Robyn is married with three children, has an internet business in Freeman, Washington). Larry became an elder at Dalton Gardens in 2006 and is known for his loving manner, good Bible teaching and emphasis on relationships. Larry says, “This is a great place to belong and a very loving family. This is a great Christian family.”