My maternal family originated from Eggedal, Norway and settled in the Fergus Falls, MN area. Last names include: Bergerud, Krogstad, Boe, and Haugarth. My paternal side has ties to McMinville, TN and Irving, TX. Last names include: Stevenson and Locke. My husband's side of the family (Spire) are from Maryville, MO and Ozark, AR (Dyer).

My maternal family originated from Eggedal, Norway and settled in the Fergus Falls, MN area. Last names include: Bergerud, Krogstad, Boe, and Haugarth. My paternal side has ties to McMinville, TN and Irving, TX. Last names include: Stevenson and Locke. My husband's side of the family (Spire) are from Maryville, MO and Ozark, AR (Dyer).