Welcome To A Blog About Our Everyday Life: Ronald Reagan's Caterer Gladyce

Ronald Reagan was the Governor of California for two terms (67' and 71') before serving as our United States President from 1981-1989. During that time Al la Carte Catering was dishing up food in the same vicinity as where the Governor lived- Al la Carte was owned by an early 30's entrepreneur who had both a practical side and an edge with making delicious food. Gladyce's practical side made for consistent dependability to her company and her knack for dreaming up recipes that were delicious were the icing on the cake.
Word had gotten out about Al la Carte and one night, over 40 years ago, Gladyce had some unexpected company at a party she was catering. It was not until the next day, when a call came in from the Governor's office, that Gladyce learned that some of her party guests had been people who worked for Governor Ronald Reagan- They had heard about her catering and wanted to check it out for themselves.....was she all the hype that others were saying.....if she was, the Governor was looking for a new Caterer........
Gladyce worked for Ronald Reagan for the duration of his time as the Governor- making many a meal for he, his family, and those that Mr. Reagan would invite to his company.
Mr. and Mrs. Reagan were blessed to have Gladyce.....
Likewise, she was blessed to have them.....

Several months back, our youth pastor became engaged to beautiful Meckenzie- They were set to be married August 23- At least 500 people were expected at their wedding and they were hoping to feed every last one......not just cake but a sit down meal.....all done in an affordable but classy way...

As the 70's made their way to the 80's Governor Ronald Reagan went on to become President Ronald Reagan.....moving from California to Washington D.C.
As the 70's made their way to the 80's Gladyce went on to relocate from California to a mid size town in Oregon- She found a home church that suited her and settled in- She began using the knowledge she had gained serving food in this home church of hers and has spent many an hour in our church kitchen dishing up a delicious meal.

I was able to be part of the food preparation for our Youth Pastor's Wedding- I, along with Robyn, Aimee, and Gail were able to serve along side Gladyce and hear the story of how she became a caterer for Governor Reagan- In the 4 hours we worked together yesterday I watched her, learned from her, and appreciated the humble practical heart from which she works and serves.....

God places us all in positions through out our life that we are able to use as a platform for Him- He gives us talents and skill not so we can boost our own ego but so we can give Him Glory. Gladyce did not limit her serving to just the important- she uses the talents God has given her to serve....all on donated time...to those that need her.

Pastor Spencer and Meckenzie's reception was beautiful and classy- All the 500+ in attendance were served a delicious meal.....and standing behind one of the metal serving dishes dishing up pork and chicken to those 500 was the youngest 80 year old you will ever meet....

You ROCK Gladyce :)