WHEN I AM 90

By Alyssa Stromberg

When I am 90, I will wear a crown and dress in my finest. When I am 90, I will embrace the love and attention from my friends and family.

Barbara Wivholm turned 90 years of age on March 20, 2023, and her family made it a special occasion. March weather is still very unpredictable, so the Wivholm clan planned for a birthday celebration fit for royalty.

June 15, 2023, the Wivholm family converged on Medicine Lake. It is large and well-loved in the community. The family consisted of Barbara’s seven children, 11 of her 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and not to be forgotten her two grandpups. Barbara’s family came from parts of Montana, Florida, Texas, California, North Dakota, and Alaska.

As part of the family celebrations, there were meals with fish from Alaska, celebrating upcoming nuptials, a trip out to the

Medicine Lake Refuge, and a town party. It was a celebration fit for a queen and when you achieve the age of 90, well you get to be queen!

At 90 years old Barbra still has a sense of hu-

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mor, a smile that lights up a room, and enjoys visiting with those that stop and see her. She is a true matriarch of her large family and is adored by her grand and great grandchildren.