Jones-Semerad Spokane

Wed., Sept. 1, 1999

Melissa Ann Semerad exchanged wedding vows with Rick Jones in a June 26 ceremony at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

The bride is the daughter of Ken and Virginia Semerad, Spokane. The bridegroom is the son of Jerry and JoAnn Jones, Spokane.

A reception was at Cascade Park Clubhouse. The Jones are living in Spokane after a honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii.

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