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Hi, Classmate!
NOTE: This is a bit ragged as I wanted to let those who live around here know about the get together for Danny Holman's Brother this Sunday. Our wonderful editor, Donna Middleton Staley, did not get to work her magic on this one. My apologies to all.
----- Danny Holman's Brother Joe -----
On Joe Holman's passing. Nothing in the paper. Called Danny. Family Pastor is out of town - so no obituary in the near term. This Sunday, May 30th, at Danny Mom's, noonish, they are just having a very informal get together and hotdogs in the back yard. Location is 920 N. Crysler, Independence, Missouri. If you are on 24 Hwy, turn south on Crysler, only house on the right. Not the memorial service, not the family visitation, just a time for friends to gather. Danny of course did not ask, but if you plan to eat, you may wish to consider bringing enough for yourself or a dish to share. And, that is all me saying that. (June 5, 2010 update: there will be a memorial service at a later date.)
----- King Richard III, June 19, 2010 in Southmoreland Park -----
Next Class Outing - June 19, Shakespeare Festival. Link to details www.kcshakes.org/. Bring lawn chairs, food and drink you want to enjoy. They expect a small donation at the gate.
----- Terry Whittle Car Show -----
Terry Whittle Car Show - morning June 26. LaBenita Park, Sugar Creek, MO foot of Missouri River Bridge and MO 291 Highway.
----- Reunion Planning Committee Meeting May 27 -----
Reunion dates are 24, 25 and 26 September 2010.
----- FRIDAY, September 24, 2010 -----
Friday, September 24, 6:00 pm, social mixer at Marilyn Lewis Holsworth's. Please bring a covered dish to share and your lawn chairs. Marilyn's address is: 18315 E Kentucky Road, Independence, Missouri 64058, and her phone is (816) 796-8995.
Friday, September 24, 7:00 pm, William Chrisman High School Homecoming football game at the school.
----- SATURDAY, September 25, 2010 -----
Saturday morning, September 25, target start time is 9:00 am, Coed golf outing headed up by Dan McLaughlin. Course will be Rockwood Country Club If you want to play contact Dan McLaughlin at
http://www.williamchrismanhighschool.com/classes/1965/classmate_golf_submittal_form.shtml.
Saturday afternoon, September 25, 3:00 pm tour of Chrisman and 4:00 pm tour of Truman. Meet at the school(s).
Saturday evening, September 25, main reunion event: PRIVATE PARTY, Randy Halsey's Shoppe, 3020 S. Jackson Drive (the city changed this address from 3020 Little Blue Expressway - same location), Independence, Missouri 64057.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Buffet Dinner begins at 7:00 pm.
Program begins at 8:15 pm.
DJ and dancing begin at about 9:30 pm. (link to list of available songs.)
The theme in general will be the 50's and 60's. Dress is casual and period clothing appreciated but in no way required. BYOB is your option. Due to city ordinance - all smoking will be outside.
As of May 27 - we have received no special handicapped requests. If you need such - call Randy. 816 225-8685
----- SUNDAY, September 26, 2010 -----
FREE traditional potluck picnic will be held at the City of Independence, George Owens Nature Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057 from noon until 4:00 pm. Jim Pescetto is in charge. Questions: (816) 461-1477.
Chief's play San Francisco 49er's at noon at Arrowhead. If you want to try to get a group rate hooked up for that game call/email Heather Fischer at HFischer@Chiefs.NFL.com or 816-920-4817.
Thanks!
Kurt Whitlow, Chiefs
816-920-4537
Next Reunion Planning Meeting is June 24th at Jeanie's.
------- Betty Ewer and upcoming anniversary -------
Have had trouble with classmate website so when you send the information out for the reunion please send direct to my email address Please! At this point & time we are very much planning on attending. We will be celebrating our 46 anniversary on September 22nd Please keep me up dated.Betty Ewer
----- David Rosenquist's Mom -----
RUSSELL Florence (Rosenquist) Russell, 93, of Independence, Mo., passed away May 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 10, 2010, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, followed immediately by a memorial service at noon. Private family burial to follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Florence was born on September 1, 1916, in Independence, Mo., to Arthur and Grace Hodges. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1934 and worked for Chicago Title Company for over 40 years. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; brother Walter "Buddy" Hodges; first husband, Arvid E. Rosenquist; second husband, Gerald A. Russell, and grandson Christopher Rosenquist. She is survived by sons James A. and Susan Rosenquist of Largo, Fla., David L. and Vicki T. Rosenquist of Hartwell, Ga., and John E. Rosenquist of Clearwater, Fla.; grandson Benjamin L. Rosenquist of Roswell, Ga.; granddaughter Alexandra J. Rosenquist of Clearwater, Fla.; sisters Virginia and Lloyd Page, Carol and Gene Hansen, Kathleen and Kenneth Butterworth, all of Independence, Mo., Jeanne Antes Rich of Urich, Mo.; brother Lawrence and Bessie Hodges of Pinehurst, N.C., and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crossroads Hospice, available at www.crossroadshospice.com, or American Cancer Society . (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KC, Mo., 816-353-1218.) D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories. Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery, (816) 353-1218
Published in Kansas City Star on May 8, 2010
----- Janet Babylon Fain's Father -----
ROBERT DONOVAN "BOB" BABYLON
Robert Donovan "Bob" Babylon, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, in his apartment at John Knox Village. While Bob's health had been a issue for some time, he still met every day with a determined outlook, negotiating life on his own terms. Bob was born on November 28, 1914, in Altona, Missouri, to Joseph Burris Babylon and Josephine Dora Nance Babylon. Except for his service in WW II and immediately after his honorable discharge in California in 1945, he was a lifelong resident of Missouri. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, after enlisting in May of 1942 and was Chief Petty Officer and Head Radio Man on the destroyer, the USS Anthony, serving in the Pacific theater of operations for two years. Shortly before his separation from the Navy, while on leave, he married Bettye Lou Venable, from Slater, Missouri, on October 31, 1944. When Bob began his 30-year career as a radio/telephone maintainer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, he and Bettye settled on 7 acres in east Independence. When he retired from the railroad in 1981, Bob remained on his property on Holke Road until moving to John Knox Village in 2002. He was a current member of the Hidden Valley Christian Union Church. He was active in a number of organizations, including VFW Post #1738, IBEW Local #1832, the Boy Scouts of America and Warrior Great Stalking Horned Owl in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was a former organizer of Troop 604 in the Pathfinder District and active in the last 16 years with Troop 203 in the Blue Elk District. He was able to share his love of scouting with several grandsons, helping them reach their goals of Eagle Scout. One of Bob's passions was as an avid Ham Radio Operator, and his call letters of W0EZM were familiar to many around the world. He was formerly active with the Civil Defense and was a member of the PHD Amateur Radio Association in Kansas City and did amateur radio testing for licenses in Independence. During many Santa-Cali-Gon festivals, he manned the Lost Child Booth and volunteered for the MS150. He!
was pre
ceded in death by his parents, one brother, Halford Wade Babylon, his wife of 45 years, Bettye, and one grandson, Robert Benton Fain. He is survived by two sisters, Wilma Mouser of Shawnee, KS and Hazel Reichel of Stilwell, KS; sister-in-law, Nellie Jones and husband Ken of Lee's Summit; six daughters, Patricia Harves and husband Ray of Lee's Summit, Janet Fain and husband Bill of Blue Springs, Susan Babylon of Peculiar, Pam Gulick of Blue Springs, Trudy Arnold and husband Loyd of Independence, and Janelle Caulkins and husband Don of Cocoa, FL. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and nine great great-grandchildren. Bob was loved by all he met. He had a passion for life, whether it was riding his motorcycle cross country, a heated political debate with family and good friends or hunting and fishing. As they say in the Navy, "Fair Winds and Following Seas,". . you will be missed . . Services will be held at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes Road in Kansas City, with visitation on Saturday, May 8th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and funeral service on Sunday, May 9th, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Hidden Valley Christian Union Church, 17500 Hidden Valley Road, Independence, MO 64057. Online condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. M Published in Kansas City Star on May 6, 2010
Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=robert-donovan-babylon-bob&pid=142520448#ixzz0nFHoHIx1
----- Janita Fann's Mother -----
Elma J. Fann, 89, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Manor. Funeral Service will be Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel, with visitation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Elma was born January 1, 1921, in Independence, MO, and grew up on a farm in this area. She was married in 1946 to William Arthur Fann, and to this union three children were born. After her children grew up, she worked for J.C. Penney, at the local library, and was also an active church worker and Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Unity Church. Elma loved to go fishing and vacationing with her family. She is survived by three children, Lee (Donna) Fann, Janita (Gerald) Smith, and Sherry Fann; one sister, Val (George) Billuris of California; six grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 3846 W. 75th St., Praire Village, KS 66208. Condolences to
www.mcgilleysheil.com. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133, 816-353-6555
----- DJ Update -----
NOTE: We've added some Elvis and Beatle Songs
(Link to songlist http://www.williamchrismanhighschool.com/classes/1965/45th_dj_song_list.shtml)
Song Requests received to date
Beatles (sixties)
You've lost that lovin feeling
Suagar Shack
Will you still love me tomorrow
Walk don't run
Good bye cruel world
Moon River
Run to Him
Soldier Boy
Breaking up is hard to do
Palisades Park
----- The Classes of 65 Prayer list --
Terry Whittle's wife Carol has been added to our Classes' prayer list. Carol has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
----- Coach Hopkins -----
The Independence Examiner approved our posting of the 1949 article on Coach Hopkins riding on top of the bus back to Independence after winning the Pony Express Conference Track Meet. This is the information supplied by Bill Bundschu (pole vaulter.)
To see what this looks like, please click on: http://www.tmes.biz/williamchrisman/teachers/coach_hopkins.shtml
We have no problem with you re-publishing the article on the Chrisman
website. Just please give The Examiner credit for it. That's all we ask.
Thanks!
Karl Zinke
Sports editor
The Examiner
(816) 350-6316
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That is all until next month. We should have reunion costs and a copy of the reunion invitation letter to post after next meeting. Yep, I know I said after this meeting. Ever tried to write one of those kind of letters? Miniscule politically correct additions and deletions at this meeting, so should make it next month.
We have a little over 200 classmates on our e-mail list and we had close to 900. So, if you e-mail a classmate, it is Okay to forward them a copy of this e-mail. Just remember to alter the below unsubscribe link so you don't get knocked off our list. Happened to me, so can happen to you as well.
Thanks and Happy Summer to all!
Cecil
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