WCHS/THS February 12, 2011 - Special

Hi, Classmate!

Last night was Chrisman's 2011 Court Warming Basketball Game. I ran smack into Ricky Hancox (66) and Terry Nelson (Fort) and Ricky told me he couldn't find Melody's obituary and he was sure sorry he missed her service.

Our own Dear Terry White has been so nice to me and helpful about Melody and all the difficulties due to the snow and this and that which made it necessary to change Melody's service date. In my laziness, I had hoped everyone would be looking in the paper for the obituary. The obituary was a long time coming and Melody, for me, is old neighborhood and old same church friends. Shame on me for how I have handled this.

Here is Melody's obituary and her service is tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

----- MELODY ANN (Morgan) SKELTON -----

Melody Ann Skelton, 63, Independence, MO passed away January 29, 2011. Services will be February 13 at 3 p.m., following visitation at 2 p.m. at the South Crysler Community of Christ in Independence.

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=melody-ann-skelton&pid=148361082#ixzz1DI9vy6Uq

----- A bit on the Chrisman Court Warming, 11 Feb -----

The Chrisman girls' basketball team knocked off Belton and in so doing became Conference Champs for 2010-2011. Way to go!!!

Ye' old VFW on 24 Hwy had a berger night and Bingo event. The bergers were delicious.

During the game, Bob Buckley remembered to acknowledge the Alumni. That is sort of an inside joke. But, Bob did and did a nice job of it.

Chrisman boys won and all in all it was a nice outing!

----- Cecil is up for your adoption! -----

Of course you don't really want to adopt me, I am old - fat - would eat all your food - and of course sleep all day in your favorite chair with the TV blasting away. So why adopt me? I want to be your family so this summer we can legally have a family outdoor movie thing using the same video setup we used at the 45th reunion - i.e video projector and large screen. Amazon.com sold me this wonderful set of DVD's that is all about preserving the memory of the old drive-in theaters. Kicks off with the National Anthem, then all those announcements about quiet and no sex in your car, previews of coming attractions, refreshment pitches, cartoon and a double feature that only a person who was supposed to be home via midnight but woke up at 3:00 am with one of these late late late shows still up on the screen - could appreciae. Black and white to boot.

Now you know my proposal for a summer outing. A trip down an old familiar lane of sweet memories at a drive-in double feature movie. Hey, and no curfew! LOL!

If you like this idea, let a reunion planning committee person know. Yes, I need you to adopt me to make it legal. No, I will not follow you home for doing it.

----- Jim Jones' Grandson -----

February 10, 2011 10:17 from Jim and Sherrie

Our first grand child decided to come when he wanted to at 28 weeks. We are thrilled and praying all continues on a good safe path. Tara and John are very proud parents. Please continue to pray for them. (We added Baby Grant to our prayer list.)

----- Linda Field Foster -----

Hi My name is Linda Field Foster. I graduated from Truman in 1965. I would appreciate receiving the newsletter for our old schools. Jerry Burkhard sent me an email about Melody Morgan. So sorry to hear that.

I got a call from Dan Edwards a few months ago. He had been to the last reunion and found out that I live in Casper WY where he lives. He came to visit and brought me the dvd and book from the reunion. It was so good to hear from someone from our class. Thanks for all the work you do in keeping us all in touch with each other. Friends are so important for life.

Sincerely,
Linda Field Foster

----- Phil Underwood -----

I want to take this opportunity to thank the Reunion Planning Committee for the wonderful work that you do in providing all of us with this wonderful web site. I would also like to wish all of you good health in the 2011.

I was recently informed by my wife that you have been sending your e-mails to her e-mail address. I would like to change the e-mail address that you have on file for me. Your help in making this correction would be greatly appreciated.

Again, on behalf of all of your classmates thank you all for a job well done.

Phil Underwood

----- Allen Bryson -----

We just finished moving to Kerrville TX - middle of Texas Hill country. Kinda retireing, although still working 1/2 time. New
Phone 817 846-7529

Thanks Allen Bryson

----- Jeannie Swaim Witte -----

Jeannie Swaim Witte - Truman 65 and her Husband Richard Witte - Chrisman 64 sent in an e-mail request to get on our newsletter list.

----- Tom Corum -----

FYI, I have had a recent change in my work status. I resigned from Waddell & Reed as a Financial Advisor in December.

Currently I am a Business Broker for First National Business Corporation. What this means is that I help business owners sell their businesses, and I assist Buyers with finding a business to buy. The President of FNBC is Tom Buckley, WCHS class of '67. I now help make business buying and selling easy.

I hope all is going well with you.

Regards,
Tom

----- Anita Petrovic's Father -----

Doris Clubb found this one. Thank you, Doris.

ROBERT B. PETROVIC

Robert B. Petrovic, 90, Independence, MO, passed away Jan. 8, 2011. Services will be 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m., prior to the service. Private committal services at Woodlawn Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 11001 Greenwood St., Lenexa, KS 66215. Robert was born Jan. 7, 1921 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from William Chrisman High School and retired from Bendix Corp. after twenty-three years. He was a member of the church and a long-time member and Past President of Parents Without Partners. He loved life, his family, and playing cards with his buddies. Bob was a kind and gentle man who, as a single parent, raised three daughters. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He married Mary Ann, the love of his life, on Jan. 18, 1987. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Petrovic, of the home; daughters, Alexis Brockett and husband Burt, Blue Springs, MO; Alana Admire and husband Woody, Independence, MO; Anita Fletcher and husband Larry, Trenton, MO; step-daughters, Carla Ligon and husband Jack, Independence, MO; Karen Wilkie, Lead, SD; brother, Alex Petrovic, Sugar Creek, MO; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055, 816-373-3600. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600
Published in Kansas City Star on January 10, 2011

Read more:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=robert-b-petrovic&pid=147723977&fhid=4641#ixzz1AtQgKte5

----- Next Official Class Event -----

Shakespeare Festival on west side of Nelson Art Gallery in June.

----- That's all for this special e-mail -----

Please tell any classmate not on our e-mail list that they can go to
www.WilliamChrismanHighSchool.com/classes/1965/ and click on the link to sign up for our e-mail list. This is a self-serve list.

Thanks,
Cecil

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