We were very happy to hear from Clint Robert Veder recently. In a message to Uncle Wylie, Clint sent the following:

I am married and live in Tri-cities, Washingtion. I work for the Bechtal Internationl Construction Company http://www.hanfordvitplant.com (the largest construction site in north america) and have been a carpenter for 14 years. I joined Local 1849 Carpenter Union 3 years ago (better wages you know). My wife's name is Lydia Maya. She is a Northern Cheyenne, Native American. She was born in Billing's Montana. She is a wonderful stay at home mother, who recently gave her life to Yeshuea (Jesus) and is really sent from God to bless my life. We have two boys Luke 5 and Sam 3. Sam out weighs Luke by 10 pounds and is 1 inch taller than Luke. I am thinking linebacker or fullback; LOL. Luke just started kindergarten this year at Marcus Whitman elementry. I wish he was starting at Seth Johnson back home. Both are true Boys. We have dedicated them both to the Lord and both look forward to serving Yeshuea in Jail Ministry and Sunday School. Lydia teaches women's bible study on Mondays. We both look forward to a exciting life in Jesus and would love to hear how everyone back home is doing. Have you talked to my dad, Seth or brothers or sisters, or know how to get a hold of Steven and Jason Switzer Kathern's children. Anyway thanks uncle Wylie. You and uncle Phillip were my favorite uncles. I remember coming up to your house once in a while and visiting uncle Phillip down in Florala. How is he doing anyway. My address is 1102 Willard Ave. Richland, WA 99354. Telephone # (509)438-4337.

Clint is the son of Seth Arthur Veder and grandson of Henry Paul and Emily Fay Johnson Veder (Uncle Paul and Aunt Emily Fay).

Uncle Wylie replied to let Clint know that Uncle Philip had passed away and with other news of the Seth Arthur Veder family. We’re including that here for those who would like an update on the family. Seth Arthur is undergoing treatment for cancer and lives on the family land on Rifle Range Road in Elmore County. Seth Arthur’s daughter Denise Marie Veder Keegan lives in Wetumpka with two of her children. (They came to the 2010 Family Reunion at the Mulder Methodist Church.) Seth Arthur’s daughter Melanie Florence Veder lives in the vicinity of Corning, NY (upstate NY). We don’t have current information about Seth Arthur’s other two children, Seth Paul Veder and Barbara Emily Veder Davis. (If anyone has information, please share, and we’ll update this article.) Stephen and Jason Switzer are sons of Robert Forrest and Emily Katheryn Veder Schweizer and grandsons of Uncle Paul and Aunt Emily Fay (and thus Clint’s first cousins).

It is so good to hear from you, Clint! Best wishes to you, Lydia Maya and your sons.

Family members can reach Clint by email to cveder6092(at)yahoo(dot)com or by his contact information given above. Denise’s email address is keegandenise21(at)yahoo(dot)com. Melanie’s email address is melanie(dot)veder(at)yahoo(dot)com.