I did not attend this gathering in British Columbia on July 22, 2016. These photos were posted on Facebook by Linda Beacham, and I’ve collected them here for a more permanent display.

Most of the attendees were descendants of Anna (Holm) Carlson. She had immigrated from Sweden to Kenora, Ontario, and then moved to British Columbia with her children after her husband August Carlson was killed in a railroad accident. Descendants of Alida (Holm) Carlson and Carl Holm also attended.

The main event of this reunion was a dinner hosted by Robin and EdO’ Brien. At the O’Brien’s, one activity was signing a quilt commenorating the reunion. Another event was a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge.


Pat Holm, Brad Holway, and Danny Holway at the door
Casey Tolhurst
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Facing the camera, Casey Tolhurst and Gail MacKay;
in front Alaina Tolhurst and Kat O’Brien, Casey O’Brien’ s wife.
Robin O’Brien with her grandmother Anna’s china
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Ed O’Brien
Ed O’Brien preparing the meal

Casey O’Brien, son of Robin and Ed
Pat Holm and Ed O’Brien

Casey Tolhurst
Kat, Alaina, and Robin signing the quilt

Danny and Brad Holway, Pat Holm, Robin O’Brien, Gail McKay, Casey Tolhurst, Casey O’Brien, Alaina Tolhurst and Linda Beacham with the quilt
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Danny, Brad, Gail, Pat, and Linda
The Capilano Suspension Bridge (from Wikipedia)
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Pat and Gail at a picnic table
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Responsible: Albert Holm, Date: 8 January 2024