After being "unavailable" for some 50 years, Bill Fletcher was enticed out of hiding by Judy Dian Larsen with a message via Facebook. What follows is Bill's response to Judy:
"I'm in Atlanta, where I've been since 1967, five years as a German professor at Emory Univ., eight years in city planning-related activities, and the last thirty years as a cabinet and furniture maker (to visit Bill's web site, click on the title of this post). I'm not much for reunions, so that's why you haven't seen me.
Been married for 44 years to Dorothy, who teaches art history at Emory. Best decision I ever made!
Four children: Eldest, Jessica, mother of two and museum conservator in Denver; Jeremy, jazz musician and teacher in Manhattan, father of one; Rosamond, architect in Brooklyn; and Rachel, coompleting a Master of Public Health at Univ. of. Minn.
I did enjoy looking at some of the DGHS photos on the occasion of the 50th reunion. Also took a virtual tour of DG on Google Earth.
Hope you are doing well."
I have looked at Bill's website, and I must tell you his furniture is outstanding. Check it out for yourself --- and if you're in the market for this, why not contact Bill? It's almost like keeping it in the family.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Dan Moravec on Facebook
Just got a note from Dan Moravec via Facebook:
"Hey Judy,I married Pat Krause from the class of "59".We have one son and two "Grand Babies" that live in NC ,230 miles from us.We still go back to Downers to visit our mothers,mine is 99 and Pat's 89.Larry Christy lives 15 miles from us and we get together often.We have lived here for 25 years and love the ocean and the nearby mountains."
Great to hear that Dan and Pat both still have their moms. And how wonderful Larry Christy, another classmate, is in Dan's neighborhood.
"Hey Judy,I married Pat Krause from the class of "59".We have one son and two "Grand Babies" that live in NC ,230 miles from us.We still go back to Downers to visit our mothers,mine is 99 and Pat's 89.Larry Christy lives 15 miles from us and we get together often.We have lived here for 25 years and love the ocean and the nearby mountains."
Great to hear that Dan and Pat both still have their moms. And how wonderful Larry Christy, another classmate, is in Dan's neighborhood.
The Spencers Go Green
John and Ann Spencer's son, Paul, and his company, Clean Energy Collective, have developed a concept to provide solar energy for all, not just those who can afford to build solar homes. Called solar gardens, these areas contain large solar panel arrays, owned by up to 320 residents; the power generated will be sold to the electric utility, which in turn credits the homeowners with a proportional sum for the energy saved. Click on the title to this story to hear more about this from the local TV station.
Roger Compton Loses Mom
Notifications from Norma Deardorff Plummer and Alene Rudolph Rondeau informed us of the passing of Charlotte Compton, Roger's 99-year old mom. It so happens Charlotte was also Jim Tharp's mother-in-law, as he married Roger's sister, Mary, in 2002 after losing his wife, our classmate Sharon Soukup, to cancer in early 1998. What follows is Mrs. Compton's obituary:
"Charlotte J. Compton, nee Ross, 99, of Downers Grove passed away. Beloved wife of the late Alexander; loving mother of Don (Roberta), Roger and Mary (Jim) Tharp; devoted grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 13 and great-great grandmother of 1. Charlotte was one of 9 children. Her brother Charles (Betty) Ross is her only surviving sibling. Charlotte was an avid gardener, participated in a Scrabble club and a quilting group. Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, until time of services at 12:00 p.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047 would be appreciated."
Our sympathy goes out to Roger, Jim and Mary, and the rest of the family.
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"Charlotte J. Compton, nee Ross, 99, of Downers Grove passed away. Beloved wife of the late Alexander; loving mother of Don (Roberta), Roger and Mary (Jim) Tharp; devoted grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 13 and great-great grandmother of 1. Charlotte was one of 9 children. Her brother Charles (Betty) Ross is her only surviving sibling. Charlotte was an avid gardener, participated in a Scrabble club and a quilting group. Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, until time of services at 12:00 p.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047 would be appreciated."
Our sympathy goes out to Roger, Jim and Mary, and the rest of the family.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Are You Free for Lunch?
If you had visited Cress Creek Country Club on May 28 about 1:00PM, you could have joined 9 of our classmates for a 2-hour lunch and gab session. In attendance and enjoying the company of others were (from the left): John Spencer, Norma Deardorff Plummer, Brand Bobosky, Chuck Austin, Larry Connor, Carol Reeves Carlquist, Darryl Jelinek, Larry Bruder, and Bill Barnhart.
I'm sure you can figure out who's who in the pics that follow:
Next time there's a gathering (it's always spur-of-the-moment), make sure you're among 'em, so we can publish you, too.
I'm sure you can figure out who's who in the pics that follow:
Next time there's a gathering (it's always spur-of-the-moment), make sure you're among 'em, so we can publish you, too.
A Budding Artist in our Midst
The following self-portrait was done by one of our classmembers. Got any guesses?
Personally, I think it's so good you'll know right off who this is.
Personally, I think it's so good you'll know right off who this is.
Calling Dr. Benson -- Calling Dr. Benson
Our resident Professor of Orthopedic Medicine/Surgery, Dan Benson, has never been more needed than he has been lately by several other class members:
We begin with Barb Rall Peiffer who fractured not one but both her wrists in late March. She must be doing pretty well now, post surgery, because we see her popping up on Facebook every now and then. Hope your recovery is complete, Barb, that you're now as good as new.
Next comes Judith Anderson who walked around Las Vegas on a 4-day vacation, then home in Honolulu for some 6 weeks with a fractured (3 breaks actually) hip. After finally having x-rays taken, surgery was performed, 3 pins were inserted, and she's now on the road to walking unassisted. Hope you're healing quickly and completely.
John Spencer comes next with a left shoulder replacement. Haven't heard much about this, but we're assuming John came thru the surgery with flying colors and will stay out of the hospital until another part fails (life-long construction work will do a number on you). Happy healing, John!
Our most recent casualty is Ellen Brockway Bunning who fractured both her tibia and fibula (both bones in her lower leg) while visiting a park with her husband; surgery is scheduled for sometime next week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ellen, for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Come on, 57ers --- let's see if we can all stay in one piece without the need for surgery in order to accomplish it.
We begin with Barb Rall Peiffer who fractured not one but both her wrists in late March. She must be doing pretty well now, post surgery, because we see her popping up on Facebook every now and then. Hope your recovery is complete, Barb, that you're now as good as new.
Next comes Judith Anderson who walked around Las Vegas on a 4-day vacation, then home in Honolulu for some 6 weeks with a fractured (3 breaks actually) hip. After finally having x-rays taken, surgery was performed, 3 pins were inserted, and she's now on the road to walking unassisted. Hope you're healing quickly and completely.
John Spencer comes next with a left shoulder replacement. Haven't heard much about this, but we're assuming John came thru the surgery with flying colors and will stay out of the hospital until another part fails (life-long construction work will do a number on you). Happy healing, John!
Our most recent casualty is Ellen Brockway Bunning who fractured both her tibia and fibula (both bones in her lower leg) while visiting a park with her husband; surgery is scheduled for sometime next week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ellen, for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Come on, 57ers --- let's see if we can all stay in one piece without the need for surgery in order to accomplish it.
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