Photo of a Matanuska Valley farm with Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak in the background.

The Buzby Family  --  An Alaska Pioneer Family


Buzby Family Reunion, July 2009

July 23 - 26, 2009 in Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska.



Family members gathered at North Pole and Fairbanks, July 20 - 23, 2009. We watched the Golden Days parade in Fairbanks on Saturday morning. Click to see a larger image


The food was delicious.


A visit to the family plot at the Clay Street Cemetery in Fairbanks. Click to see a larger image


A few of the family visited Alaskaland (aka Pioneer Park) in Fairbanks. Click to see a larger image
Barbara Entsminger photo.


A few of us were treated to a trip to the family homestead grounds, now part of Fort Wainwright. Click to see a larger image


Friday evening BBQ at the Harvey Gravel Pit. More great food and company ! Click for a larger image


Spencer Bryant photos except as noted.

Events

Thursday - July 23

  • Meet and greet at Joe and Lori Buzby's

Friday - July 24

  • Visit to Family Plot in Clay Street Cemetery
  • Tour of Buzby homestead plots on Ft. Wainwright
  • Research photos and documents at UAF Archives
  • BBQ and bonfire at Harvey gravel pit

Saturday - July 25

  • Golden Days Parade
  • BBQ at Chena Lake Pavilion
  • Raffle, story telling, games, photo sharing, prizes

Sunday - July 26

  • Brunch at North Pole Senior Center