Oh, by the way, please correct my address in your database.
We sold our house last year and I just never got around to getting you the new
address.
I will be sending my donation shortly for the web site.
Happy Holidays!
(You could not have guessed that Billy had major
surgery 3 weeks before the funeral. He looked wonderful).
from Lynn Eldridge Gill
It's icing up here and I'm trying to get through all the
e-mails! Things have been wild here!
My daughter, Meredith, and her husband moved here from Germantown, TN on
Oct. 20th (my last day at Presbyterian Hospital- had been there for 10 yrs.)
.I left for the 3 week Mediterranean cruise on the 22nd with girlfriends.
I was home for 2 days then Jim and I left on an 8 day Caribbean cruise from Ft.
Lauderdale. While we were gone Meredith found out she's having a girl -YIPEEE! My Dad,
91, has lived on his own in PA and has been doing well until recently. When
we returned home from the trip, I brought him up here to Dallas
to take him to the doctor and he's been diagnosed with aggressive prostate
cancer. We had Thanksgiving at the ranch in Tupelo - it was so laid
back and fun.. Our grandson, baby Jackson, was the center of everyone's
attention. My son, Atticus, flew me to PA and I brought a truck back with
some of Daddy's furniture. Mon. I started my new job with VNA of Texas -
VP of Home health & Hospice. Tuesday, we moved Daddy into a great
assisted living here...went by this evening and he seems very content.
He's already planning to join a poker group. So, there is the
"NEWS" you requested! "-)
(We will remember your father in our prayers)
from Pat Trahan Knox
Hello classmates. I wanted to take this opportunity to
thank all of you that sent condolences when I lost my mother in February.
They really
brightened my days and I've enjoyed reviewing them from time to time. My
oldest son and his wife and two PRECIOUS boys moved back to Beaumont. He's
building homes. It comes in handy when we need something done around the
house as he knows all of the contractors. My youngest son and his new wife (as
of last Dec. 10) live in College Station. He's managing two large commercial
plumbing stores. This, too, comes in handy...new commodes, disposals, etc. Both
of the boys were here for Thanksgiving. My husband, Ray, retired a couple of
years ago, but Snap-on talked him into coming back to work this past year. I'm
still working for the Director of Communications for Beaumont ISD. We have
three dogs (I love dogs) and they keep us company. I don't think we will
have empty nest syndrome. We enjoy the quiet and being able to be together
and do whatever we want. That may be a sign of getting somewhat older.
I love the updates and appreciate so much all that our computer gurus do for all
of us!!!
(Pat is always a big help in keeping me
posted on happenings in Beaumont. She is one of those to envy....looks
even more beautiful than in high school, if that is possible.)
from Webb Draughon
All is quiet here. I certainly enjoy your updates on the geezers er...classmates.
I'm still semi-retired - still have the small business - and I've been doing the
Meals on Wheels bit. We've done a lot of traveling for the last 6 years. Mary
Margaret is doing some writing and is back in college for another degree - night
classes! So the only changes around here involve staying closer to home, me
doing more cooking, my wife doing a lot of late classwork.
(He promised to send more "news" later,
didn't you Webby?)
from Glenn McGee
I thought I would mention that my mom passed away Dec 20, 05.
My dad is doing fine. He is still living alone on Main in Groves.
My cousin Bob Gaspard's mom also passed away on Oct. 18 this year. I just
finished looking at the photos on the website. Wow! Some of the
classmates look even better that before!
(Glad to have Glenn back on the mailing
list. Somehow, in all my craziness, I had deleted him!)
from Carole Oubre Reeves
Aimee, Chad, Andrew
and Brock (our oldest daughter and family) are still living with us from
dear "Rita". Fortunately their house is in the process of repair
and is supposed to be ready by Christmas. We'll see. Our youngest
daughter, Amber, just had surgery last Tuesday and is in the process of
recovery. She's just very sore, but seems to be coming around quickly.
Her husband, Monte, has been a real jewel in handling the house and
children. Their oldest child, Seth, was the quarterback for his junior
league football team. They won the Superbowl for their division!
We're very proud. Amber has our oldest and youngest grandchildren. Seth
will turn 12 in December and Reeve will be 2 in January. Our son, Spencer
and wife, Zoe, are both in the Air Force stationed at Luke AFB, Phoeniz, AZ.
Zoe is being deployed in January. Please keep her in your prayers.
They have 2 daughters, Kiara, 5, and Aiyana 2 (she'll be 3 December 29th).
We don't get to see Spencer and his family very often but stay in touch by phone
and e-mail regularly. My mother has recently been diagnosed with
Alzheimer's. My sisters and I have been taking turns staying with her and
Dad. My oldest sister lives in New Iberia, LA. She just had cancer
surgery last Monday. She'll have to take chemo. Please keep her and
her family in your prayers. Her husband died of cancer in 1997. My
other sister lives in San Antonio and is retired. She stays with Mom and
Dad 2 weeks at a time. I'll fill in the two weeks she cannot be here until
my oldest sister can start coming back. My brother lives in Granbury.
Like me, he's still working and is unable to come down to stay w/the folks.
At least I'm here and can stay with them at night, and close enough to get to
them quickly in the event of an emergency.
We had a wonderful
Thanksgiving celebration at Mom and Dad's this year. All but 3 of the
immediate family members were there. Spencer and his wife were unable to
make it and a niece and nephew who live in Florida and were unable to come.
I want to wish
everyone a blessed and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
(Hang in there,
Carole. It sure does sound like your plate is full. Thanks for
sending "news" when I requested. You are a sweetheart. Don't
forget to send photos of your son and his wife for the MILITARY page on the
website.)
from Jeanette
"Jenny" Havens McCormac
I have enjoyed the TJ website and
catching up on all the news. I look forward to future class updates.
Regretfully, I have not maintain an active correspondence with high school
classmates.
(I was sorry to miss seeing Jenny at her father's
funeral. I did get to talk to her sister-in-law (our fellow classmate,
Christi Kirkland Havens).
HEARD FROM:
I also got e-mails and correspondence from:
Bill Richey (he moved to Bridge City, Dec.
1), Terry Watson, Dianna Caillier Lewis, Joye
Jefferson Roll, Laura Meece Darby, Loretta
LaLonde Myers, Gail Wilson Felker, Beth
Anne Sutherlin Coakley, Ernie Casteneda Bullion, Linda
Blakley Rindlishbacher, Beverly Copeland
Gaspard, John Wilson, Jody Hopkins Barbin,
Janice Jones Kelly, Fred McCarty, Robert
Sandoval, and Carol Olivier.
I would love to hear from some of our classmates that have
just joined our mailing. Tell us what you think.
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CONDOLENCES
Loretta LaLonde Myers
(loss of her mother)
11002 Sage Morgan Dr.
Houston, TX 77089
(281)481-6217
Mr. Jack Britain
Passed away on Nov. 28, 2006. Survivors include his
wife of 59 years, Gloria Edwards Britain of PA: son, Scott E. Britain of
Florida; daughters, Cindy Crain-Lee of Georgia and Susie Chirafis of P.A. Mr.
Britain was the BAND DIRECTOR at THOMAS EDISON JR. HI.
Billy Jordan
(loss of his mother)
2224 Halifax Place SW
Decatur, AL 35601
(I previously sent the wrong address for
Billy.)
Please convey your support and prayers to our
classmates. As Pat Trahan said, "They really brightened my
days."
MEMORIAL DVD of our 52 known deceased
classmates
The cost is $9.00.
Order:
Mike Lawson
2119 Twin Lakes Blvd.
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979)345-5901
If you have previously ordered one of Mike's
Memorial DVDs, drop me a note telling me what you think about it.
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WEBSITE INFO:
Wow, OVERWHELMING, Awesome, so generous, THEY ARE
THE BEST....
Those are some of the responses that Mike and I
keep saying about the contributions that we have received so far.
We are thrilled that you all feel as passionate about
the website as we do.
I have had e-mails requesting the information again on where
to send checks to help maintain the site when we get the paid site
on the internet. (Remember that the one now is a free site).
The approximate cost for a deluxe plan is $9.00 a month. I will tell you
the exact amount when we are actually signed up. I have set up an account
just for the website at 5 Point Credit Union (formerly Texaco Credit).
Send contributions to:
Linda DeCuir McFadden
112 Woodsong
Bridge City, TX 77611
Contributions received since the last UPDATE
(11-25-06)
(The following is a list of these classmates and their
message with their donation)
"You and Mike are doing a great job on the
website. I look forward to your UPDATES. I'm looking for some old
and new photos to add to the collection of classmates."
Janis Hamilton Lee
"I hope this will help. If you need
more, please let me know. I will donate each year. I love the site. It's
great hearing everyone update their lives. I check it daily just to make
sure I don't miss anything. You and Mike are doing a great job.
Thanks again."
Tommy Thompson
"Like everyone else, I really love the
website. Like Bob Sandoval, I usually don't get on the computer at home
until now. "
Terry Watson
"I am happy to support a very worthwhile effort. You, Mike, and
Beverly are doing a great job. Thanks."
Fred McCarty
"Here's my promised donation. Thank
you for all that you and Mike do to keep the site running! I hope it will be
around for a long time."
Glenda Patin
Other contributors previously mentioned in the
November UPDATE were Carmen Babin Hardy, Charles Cramer, Gary
Barbin, and Jody Hopkins Barbin.
Mike and I receive new and changed e-mail addresses weekly. Please check
out the CLASS LISTING page to see if we have updated yours.
Don't forget to send us any suggestions, photos, and ideas that
you think could make our class website even more personal. the website
belongs to you! MILITARY? Don't forget to get those
photos to us. Some of you might be visiting the old homestead for the
holidays and might just happen to come upon some snapshots that you had
forgotten about. The more the merrier.
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Well, I just looked outside and it isn't white. In fact, it is black!
I guess that is what nighttime looks like. I hope that you and your family
enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,
and Happy Kwanzaa. I hope that just about covers it. I love
them all. Don't forget to invite me to your festivities. I haven't
found any food I didn't like "-) Let it snow, let it snow,
let it snow.....
Stay safe and keep in touch friends,
Linda DeCuir McFadden