U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Rhonda Bliss and Bryce Matthews were united in an outdoor wedding on July 29, 2005 at Briarhurst Manor, Manitou Springs, Colo. Parents of the couple are Dorothy Bliss of St. John and the late Jerry Bliss and Perry and Meta Matthews of Arvada, Colo. Grandparents of the couple are Frank and Joyce Black of New Haven, Conn., and Jean Matthews of Mobile, Ala. Presentation of the bride was by Dan Bliss of Littleton, Colo., brother of the bride. Maid of honor was Peggy Terry of Aurora, Colo., friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Michelle Cooper of Houston, Texas, and Shanna Clark of Wichita, both friends of the bride. The flower girl was Nicole Bliss, niece of the bride. Best man was Andrew Garner of Arvada, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Eric Matthews, brother of the groom, of Loveland, Colo., and James Wiseman of Thornton, Colo., friend of the groom. Ring bearer was Connor Bliss, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Mike Bliss, brother of the bride, and Austin Bliss, nephew of the bride. Guestbook attendant was Tracy Matthews of Denver, Colo., sister of the groom. A reception and dance was held at the Briarhurst Manor. Gerald and Lois Mauler of Great Bend led the Grand March at the dance. After a honeymoon in Brazil, the couple is at home in Aurora, Colo. The bride is employed as a new homes sales counselor for KB Home in Denver. The groom is town planner for the city of Parker, Colo.