Class of 1960
Ekillis M. "Skip" Chandler, Jr.
Aug. 7, 1942 - Aug. 5, 2003
Ekillis died after a long battle with cancer. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and completed his bachelor degree at Memphis State University. He received a Masters Degree from Texas A&M University and also attended Georgia Tech. Skip worked in sales for various computer and telecommunications firms in Kansas City since moving there in 1974. He changed careers in 1988 when he purchased Security Safe and Alarm and became a small business owner. He is survived by his son, Sgt. Jack S. Chandler of Ft. Drum, NY; daughter, Leah J. Chandler, Kansas City, MO; grandson Branson M. Chandler; father and stepmother E.M. and Marian Chandler; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Cathy Chandler, Lytle, Texas.
Class of 1962
Killed May 2, 1969 in Vietnam
Fletcher was an Army Sgt. (E5) with the 25th Infantry Division.
He was born on Mar 26, 1944. His tour of duty began on Oct 13, 1968. On May 2, 1969, at the age of 25, Fletcher perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Binh Duong. His body was recovered. He was single and he was a Presbyterian. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), and Purple Heart.
You can find him honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 26W, Row 97.
Fletcher would laugh at the line above about his having been a Presbyterian,
and say something like he was probably more Sioux. He was a personal Kerouac,
Dylan, Motherwell, Yeats, or Howlin' Wolf for everyone who knew him.
For the angry and heartpure college children of a changing Alabama culture
he was a rangy back-alley high priest in tweed and jeans,
with fine blonde hair and bright blue eyes. His will always be the clearest voice
we hear. He wove his great stories with long patrician hands but walked like James Dean
and told the blues like Dave Van Ronk. He loved dogs and hated injustice and stupidity.
He was an artist, storyteller, philosopher, poet, musician, and then a graduate student in French whose hours at Mississippi State were not enough to give him a draft deferment.
He taught me to love Hans Hofmann, Coltrane, and life.
His incisive humor was matched by his kindness, wisdom, and intelligence--
the deepest I've ever known. It was because of respect for his military father
that he chose not to evade the call to serve in a war he opposed,
and he served as a noncombatant. He is buried in Arlington.
- Kern, March 2008
Harvey "Ed" Hays
Dec. 17, 1943 -Feb, 11 2007
My dad, Harvey ( Ed ) Hays attended HHS from 1959 till he graduated from
there in 1962. He passed away last year in February. I would like to find out more about
him and want to see if anyone remembers him. I'm going to spend 4 days in Heidelberg this summer with a local family and would love to know more about the area. If you can,
please reply. My email address is tweety81992@aol.com. Thank you for
your time. - Sarah Hays
Sam Andrew Plemmons, Jr.
Sam was born in January 24,1943. He died March 26,1992 in San Antonio, Tx. He graduated in the HHS class of 1962. He attended the University of Maryland and eventually earned a masters degree in Library Science. He served in the Army in Vietnam. He loved Heidlelberg and his years there.
Sam is buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in Section 20, Site 906.
Bill Starke
Died April 24, 1998, Cancer.
Class of 1963
Joel Richard Graft
He attended University of Oklahoma and graduated in 1967. He went into Army aviation and was at Fort Rucker, Alabama, for training to pilot the Chinook helicopter. Crashed in a T-41 during nighttime storms over the Ozarks in Missouri.
Class of 1964
Sandro was a long distance runner on the track team at HAHS.
Sandro was born on October 25, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in Falls Church, VA. He served as a 1542 in the Army. In 1 year of service, he attained the rank of 1LT/O2. He began a tour of duty on March 12, 1970.
On April 15, 1970, at the age of 22, Sandro perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Ngai. You can find SANDRO NICHOLAS BARONE honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 11W, Row 5.
On July 26, 1963, right out the back gate of PHV, there was a horrible car accident. John Craig Brown (Craig), Eric Kettler (Rick), Bernard Fountain (Bernie), and Danny Martz were killed in the car accident.
On July 26, 1963, right out the back gate of PHV, there was a horrible car accident. Bernard Fountain (Bernie), John Craig Brown (Craig), Eric Kettler (Rick), and Danny Martz were killed in the car accident.
"There was a student whom I was friendly with, Kathy Kallyias, who also was there just for senior year. Her dad was no longer in the military and the family stayed in Europe, living in Greece, I believe, and in Germany "on the economy." She was completely fluent in both Greek and German. She went on to college at the University of Maryland in Munich. I remember hearing a few years later that she was killed in an automobile accident from my parents who remained in Heidelberg for two more years." - Suzanne O'Keefe
On July 26, 1963, right out the back gate of PHV, there was a horrible car accident. Eric Kettler (Rick), John Craig Brown (Craig), Bernard Fountain (Bernie), and Danny Martz were killed in the car accident.
Stephen was born on March 9, 1947 and joined the Armed Forces while in Shreveport, LA.
He served as a handler of a Scout Dog in the Marine Corps. In 4 years of service, he attained the rank of 1LT/O2.
On January 24, 1971, at the age of 23, he perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Quang Nam. His body was recovered. You can find Stephen honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 5W, Row 63.
On July 26, 1963, right out the back gate of PHV, there was a horrible car accident. Danny Martz, Eric Kettler (Rick), John Craig Brown (Craig), and Bernard Fountain (Bernie) were killed in the car accident.
Charles "Chuck" McCarty
Chuck McCarty passed away in October (2004) from a tear in his aorta. The Dr.'s tried to do everything they could (Chuck was a Dr. you know), but he developed an infection and it was too late. He was only 58 years old. Class of 1964 Heidelberg. Handsome young man.
According to his Aunt, he had become quite an accomplished water colorist.
Chuck was quite a popular guy. - Jan (Woten) McCarty
Robert was born on December 14, 1946 and joined the Armed Forces while in Rome, NY.
He served as a cook in the Marine Corps. His unit was the 3RD CA GRP, Combined Action Program, 3RD MAF. In 2 years of service, he attained the rank of CPL/E4.
On January 7, 1968, at the age of 21, he perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Thua Thien. You can find Robert honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 33E, Row 73.
"Jim Weeks, 2nd Lieutenant, Regular US Army (Infantry, Airborne Ranger), was
killed in action on July 20, 1968. Jim was on a patrol on the DMZ
between North Korea and South Korea. Jim attended the University of Arizona for four years, where he was a leader in the student government and Residence Hall Association. He graduated in 1968 with an ROTC commission. He was killed at the age of 22, only nine days after he arrived in Korea. We still love and miss him." - Louise Weeks Thorndike, Class of '66
Class of 1965
Cliff died on Veteran's Day, Nov 11, 1985, in an automobile accident. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines and was in Vietnam from 1967-1968.
Leaves: A wife, a son, his father.
His two Best Friends, Scott Page and Don Carbine -
missing him daily.
In addition to his wife and son, he left behind his loving father and mother, Cliff and Betty, and his adoring sister, Patti Yates and friend and brother-in-law Doug Yates. There are also 3 Yates children who have learned all about their Uncle Cliff. Also a sister, Debi Uhrig. He is still thought of and missed SO often. - Patti Yates
Kimberly "Kim" (Christensen) Wright
Kimberly (Kim Christensen) Wright, Class of '65, passed away from a long illness early this morning (11/30/08) at her home in Nampa, Idaho. She was surrounded by her husband, Don, and her children.
May she rest in peace. . .
Bob & Lynda Flowers - Don Carbine - Hugh Richeson - "Bennie" Brown - Dolly Ferguson - Larry Line - Scott Page
The following e-mail was written the day before:
Today Don was able to bring Kim home from the hospital. She is set up in her living room with all her flowers and special things around her, and surrounded by her family. She is so much happier, and was even smiling and talking once she was home. The hospice nurses will be coming over about 3 times a week to help with her care. I'll take my laptop over tomorrow, in case she wants to catch up on her email. She was really tickled to get a package today from Scott with personalized chocolate bars inside. - Deborah Kristal
"Bob attended Hberg HS 1961-64, but graduated from Blackford High School in Calif. (left summer of 64 before his Senior year).
He was killed April 1985, as the pilot in a helicopter accident off the
Florida Coast near the Everglades. He had also been a helicopter pilot in
Vietnam 69-70. He left behind his parents, Major (Ret) Alfred and Nina Nash, his sisters Kathy, Tracy and Terri, his wife Sharon, and daughter, Erin Nicole." - Sharon (Arnold) Nash Brown '65
This is from Candice's husband, Bill Russell:
Dear friends and supporters of Candice. I am so sorry to inform you that Candice passed away just before 10:00 PM on Sunday April 14, 2002. She struggled so much in her battle
against Cancer. Her family was with her when she passed. She now has achieved a plane of peace and love without any disease or conflict. She loved all of you so much and cherished every moment with everyone she has contact with. She will be missed and never forgotten. Good
health to all of you. Love, Bill.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Many of you have known for some time that there have been several things in life that meant a lot to Candice: her husband, Bill Russell, her two sons, Blake and Blair, her Greyhounds, her sister, Nancy and family, her participation in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, her love for her friends from Heidelberg High School.
One of Candice's great love, was Heidelberg High School and the reunions that have been held over the years...Candice was able to attend the last reunion in Heidelberg last July and shared so much with members of the class (Sharon Arnold, Marti Bravo, Don Carbine, Chuck Camblor, Robin
Christensen, Judy Dillard, Lynda Kangas, Bob Flowers, Jim Hickman, John
Hogan, Larry Line, Keith McCarty, Scott Page, Rich Porter, Hugh Richeson, and Doug Wright.) She said that she still had so much more that she wanted to share with me and the rest of you, but her battle with the tumors in her brain prevented that from happening, but she kept on going as long as she could.
May the good Lord grant peace, comfort and wisdom to Candice's loved ones
and all who were fortunate to be a special part of her life. - Allen Harvester
Class of 1966
07/30/47 - 3/28/2008
Johnny Charles "Chuck" Camblor 60 years of age, passed away in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family and friends. Chuck spent much his life in Germany, where he attended Heidelberg High School and graduated from Cheyney State College, Pennsylvania. He was born in Wanze, Belgium to William E. and Mariette Lempereur Camblor. He spent his career working in International Banking, American Express ; Pacific Bank and Morgan Chase, Indianapolis. He and his wife worked to reopen the synagogue of Bamberg, Germany with the reopening the Jewish community is being revitalized. He is survived by his beloved wife, Martine; his brother, William J. Camblor and nephews, Victor, Billy and Steve Camblor, a half sister of Heidelberg, Germany. He will also be deeply missed by his family in France: sister-in-law, Jacqueline and brothers-in-law, Freddy, Georges, Gerald and Patrick and their families. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008.
Chuck was always full of life, attended all of the Heidelberg Reunions (stateside as well as Germany) since 2001, and was truly one of the best friends a person could ever have. . .
Bob Flowers
Lynda Flowers
Hugh Richeson
Don Carbine
Dollye Ferguson
Robin Christensen
Kim Christensen
Scott Page
Missing Him Daily. . .
Once again I have the grim task of telling you all about the passing of Chuck Camblor ('66), after battling cancer for the past eight years. He passed away yesterday morning, Mar 29, 2008. Chuck was able to attend the 2001 HB reunion and as you can tell from the photo (click on his name above) he had a wonderful time with many of his old friends from Heidelberg High. The look on his face is priceless as he had not really been in touch with any classmates for many years prior. I made contact with Chuck about thirteen years ago and we had been in constant contact. I will always remember his VW Beatle that he drove around HB. I told Rick Gibson ('66) this morning about Chuck's passing and later he sent me the following e-mail and I wanted to share it in my e-mail.
Hi Lane,
Here is something funny for the memories of Chuck..... One time during a football game Coach Korth, pulled Chuck out of the game for un sportsman like conduct, and told him that if he hit the offensive lineman again after the play was over, he would be pulled out of the game and benched. Chuck went back in and on the next play, he stood in front of the player he had been attacking after the play and took off his helmet and lifted the other players helmet and kissed him... the other player got mad and hit Chuck and was tossed out of the game........... now that was the Chuck I remember........
Have a great day....
Rick
Chuck, I know you are in a better place now with no more pain in your life and no more worry. Please save a place for all of us so when we get to where you are now we can have one heck of a Alumni party....! Take care my Friend and rest in peace. - Lane Ellis
"Greg died of a heart attack while living in Paris in the 80's...Greg was always the "Class Clown" and yet a very gentle person and liked by all his classmates."
- Lane Ellis
Sharon Gemmer
Sharon died from some form of Cancer...year unknown
Rick died on Dec. 9, 2008 after his battle with cancer and post surgery complications.
I just got off the phone with Terry and Rick passed away yesterday (12/9) about 3pm after his battle with cancer and post surgery complications. Rick and I have been friends ever since High School and I will miss him dearly. He was a good friend and loving husband to Terry. No more suffering for you my friend...rest in peace! Watch over us all from that Castle in the Sky!
Rick will be cremated and laid to rest in Albuquerque. If you wish to send Terry a short e-mail: RGibson306@aol.com
In Loving Memory of Rick.....
Lane
Mike Hale
Mike Hale was killed in a car accident in the Phoenix Area on Jan. 30, 2002.
Mike was well liked by all his classmates of '66 and will be missed dearly. I had just "found" Mike a year ago and he was so excited to be re-united with his Fellow Heidelberg Friends - Lane Ellis
Doug McFaul
It is with a very saddened heart that I must pass the following information on to you. Doug McFaul '66 passed away last Thursday (14 July 2005). Apparently he took his own life. I have no idea what may have caused this but I do know Doug had been separated from his Wife and the divorce was finalized on Wednesday the day before he took his life. I'm in shock. I had received an e-mail from Doug telling how much he was looking forward to attending the Estes Park Reunion starting the 21st.
As you know, I am a strong believer in our Heidelberg reunions and get togetherness and this event just solidifies my thoughts. It's very important for us to be together and relive our time together in Heidelberg. The Estes Park reunion will go on as scheduled and will be dedicated to Doug's memory because I know he wanted to be there! We will drink a Bier to his memory.....May you rest in Peace my Friend and you are in a better place now!
Lane Ellis '66
Lane,
I have some terribly sad news to relay to all 60's Heidelberg alumni. I
just got off the phone with Doug McFaul's daughter, Jennifer. Doug took
his own life this past Thursday. He was here in Atlanta just two months
ago, and we had a great time together talking, reminiscing, and hoisting
a few. He and I had been friends since the third grade at H-berg
Elementary, and I will greatly miss his wit, humor, sometimes deep
(sometimes wacky) thoughts and insights, and overall good nature. Most
of all, I will miss the enduring friendship we shared though the years,
even when we hadn't seen each other for long periods of time.
I will miss him. - Mike Moore '66
Marsha Perrigo
"I received a Christmas card from Marsha's Husband telling me that Marsha had passed away on the operating table during surgery.....sad thing was, that Marsha and I had lunch together about two years prior to her passing.....a terrible, sad loss." - Lane Ellis
David Ranier Them
David died on February 19, 2005. His obituary follows:
David Ranier Them
Longtime Video and News Film Editor
David Ranier Them, a notable film and video editor who had worked at WPVI-TV 6 for more than thirty years passed away suddenly on February 19, 2005. His life had been dedicated to broadcast journalism, a career for which he had trained at Temple University's School of Communications and Theater.
Them, as he was affectionately called by those who knew him, had been born in Tacoma, Washington in the shadow of Mount Ranier, the highest peak in the continental United States. He often remarked on the irony of his namesake in light of his very short (3 feet 10 inch) stature. As an army officer’s son, he lived in many settings throughout the United States and Europe during his school years and benefited from opportunities to learn from others in overseas settings. He graduated from Heidelberg High School in Germany and then spent a few years moving through Europe and the United States with a camera and a small portable typewriter.
Them settled in Philadelphia where he completed his schooling at Temple University's Radio Television Film Department. He worked as a sound engineer for a feature film producer before joining WPVI and remained a fixture in its newsroom for three decades. He brought his knowledge of television news video editing to students at Temple where he served as a guest lecturer for classes on Film and Video Editing.
His remains will be interned with those of his mother and father, Col. Eugene F. Them and Audrey Williams Them, in Arlington National Cemetery. He is survived by his sister Debra Gene Them Henwood of Norcross, Georgia, his brother-in-law William Henwood, nephew Daniel Rainier Henwood, niece Kimberly Gene Henwood, and by longtime friends and Southampton, PA housemates Frank Heying and Carol Coren, and their children Lena Maria Heying Vargas, Teresa de J. Heying Savel and David Daniel Heying.
Though small in stature, Them was big in spirit and a tremendously witty raconteur. His family asks that contributions in his memory be made to cancer research and cancer treatment programs or to charities of their choice.
1967
Delores "Dee" Carbine
passed away early this morning (1-5-10) from an extended illness at her home in San Jose, California.
Her mother and father preceded her in death. She is the sister of Donald Carbine, Class of '65.
She was not married, and did not have any children.
Linda Bond
Linda died Sept. 2009
Linda left behind her husband, David, her daughter, Jennifer, and her granddaughter, Delaney, who she adored.
09/20/1949 - 9/12/2008
John died suddenly of complications from lung cancer.
John J. Gannon (58) of Seminole passed away Friday September 12, 2008. Born in Germany, John came here in 2003 from Daytona Beach. He was a nurse manager at Bayfront Medical Center. During the Vietnam War, he was a helicopter pilot in the Army, and was a lifelong world traveler. John will be remembered for his positive reflections on life from its humorous side. Survivors include his beloved wife June; loving sisters Pat Gansen, Michaelann Gannon and Joanne Barker. He was predeceased by his son Joe Gannon.
A memorial service will be 11AM Tuesday in the Sheen Conference Center at Bayfront Medical Center.
Donations in John’s memory would be appreciated to the American Lung Association of FL, Climb Tampa/Gannon’s Gang.
David C. Gross Funeral Home is serving the family.
I will always remember John as being a fun loving guy and a wonderful husband to June. We will miss you John and we will all be together again some day down the road! May God Bless you and June and your Family. - Lane Ellis
Katherine passed away after an illness from Cancer on June 26, 2001, in Washington, D.C. where she lived with her husband of 30 years, and 4 sons. May she rest in peace. - Scott Page
Bob Spitzer
Bob died of a heart attack on November 11, 2002
"It took us all by surprise, and we continue to struggle with the shock and our grief.
Rob & Dave Boyd and Chuck Wood came to Colorado for the memorial service on Monday, 11/18. I had never met Dave, but he was a tremendous source of support for me and our entire family. Chuck continues to be a surrogate brother to me and allowed me to lean on him even though he was grieving as well. I am so grateful Bob sustained his close relationships with Rob and Chuck, they feel like family to me.
Bob suffered from diabetes and died from a sudden heart attack related to his diabetic condition. He and his wife, Maureen, were home on Veterans' Day, 11/11, and he was watching the morning news on TV. Maureen came up from the basement to find Bob in the midst of a heart attack and called 911. Even though she attempted CPR, he never responded. As you may know, Bob leaves behind a wonderful son, William, who is only 14 and a freshman in high school.
I appreciate knowing you had the opportunity to see Bob this summer and remember him from high school. I am also thankful you and others have taken the time and energy to reunite those of us who attended Heidelberg High School.
Again, thank you for your kind thoughts."
Tricia Spitzer - Bob's sister
Leslie died on May 31, 2007 after a long battle with cancer.
LESLEY WATSON SELIGMAN
1949 - 2007
Lesley Watson Seligman, 58, of Cantonment died May 31, 2007.
Lesley was a stained glass artisan whose main body of work can be viewed at the Normandy Chapel, Fort Riley, KS, memorializing the 1st (Big Red One) Infantry Division.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold, COL, USA (RET); her daughter, Lara Russo (Chris) and three granddaughters (Sarah, Mia, and Anna) of Hillsborough, NJ; and son, Terrence, of Drexel Hill, PA.
The family thanks Covenant Hospice of West Florida for their unstinting care and support.
Memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice or to the charity of your choice.
WATERS AND HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Lesley was a fun loving, free spirited Lady who loved Life and those around her. We will dearly miss you Lesley and we know you are in good hands now with no more pain or suffering. May God rest and bless your Soul. I had been in contact with Lesley over the past ten years and it's still a shock to me that she is gone.......
Arnold, my thoughts and prayers are with you.....
I will miss you Lesley! - Lane Ellis
Class of 1968
Michael Fankell
Charles Holbrook
"My brother Charles Holbrook, Class of 68, was killed by persons unknown in February 1994. I still miss him and think of him every day...and I know that will never change." - Page Holbrook, HHS '65
September 20, 1950 - August 22, 2010
Alice died after a twelve year battle with breast cancer.
Obituary:
Alice Ilene Morrow, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away, August 22, 2010. She was born September 20, 1950 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Joyce and Richard Morrow. Alice's career was dedicated to pediatric nursing and hospital administration. She worked in hospitals in San Antonio, Dallas and Palo Alto, California. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Morrow; sisters, Gale Morrow and husband, Dexter Katzman, Elizabeth Morrow and Janet Morrow; nephews and niece, Samuel Katzman, Rachel Katzman, Andrew Stumph; and a host of dear friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Church services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 27, 2010 at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 14700 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio. Interment will be held 9:00 AM Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Gifts can be made online at www.supportLPCH.org or by check payable to: Lucile Packard Foundations for Children's Health, 400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 340 Palo Alto, CA 94301-1805.
Bill Purrington
Bill died in October 2002 of Cancer
One of his last wishes was to see the Castle Burning in
Heidelberg, we brought his mother, daughter, son and brother, Barry, also an alum, in
September, it was a beautiful night, Bill spent some of his happiest times in
Germany and was happy to share it with his children, his mother had not been
back in 30 years and it was a very special time. - Leslie Purrington
Andrew E. Stykel
December 15, 1949 - March 25, 2008
Andrew E. Stykel, 58, of German Valley, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 in Rock City.
Born December 15, 1949 in Freeport he was the son of Melvin and Barbara (Trumpfheller) Stykel. He married Robin M. Groves June 20, 1970.
Andrew received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in 1979.
He was a plant manager and then Vice President for Rockford Automation in the early 1980s. He was an installation manager for Ingersoll Milling in Rockford for 13 years, and presently was a facilities manager for ThyssenKrupp Krause, Inc. in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Active with Boy Scouts of America he was an Eagle Scout, received the Order of the Arrow, and in his later years was active with troop #30 in German Valley.
Andy was an avid hunter and fisherman.
His memberships included the National Rifle Association, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and the Lake Vermillion Sportsman Association.
Surviving is his wife, Robin of German Valley; his parents, Melvin and Dolores Stykel of Freeport; his son, Stephen A. (fiancée, Candy Trudell) Stykel in Rochelle; and his brother, Bruce Stykel of Mazomanie, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Stykel and his brother, Loren Stykel.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorial services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Walker Mortuary with Reverend Dr. Willis Schwichtenberg of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or Lake Vermillion Sportsman Association.
Andrew’s family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, or light a candle in his honor at www.walkermortuary.com.
Class of 1970
Thomas Franklin Clise III
Oct. 19, 1951 - Oct. 1973
"I need to belatedly report the death of Thomas Franklin Clise III (HAHS '70), Cadet Sergeant, Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1974. Tom, a gallant gentleman and soldier, was stricken with sarcoma our second Class year. He had his leg amputated and returned to duty at VMI. VMI is not now, and was even less so then, handicapped accessible in the slightest. He died in the fall of 1973 despite the best efforts of the Army Hospital. Tom was loved and respected by his classmates and fellow cadets. He is now remembered in our flowing cups until we meet again." - Stuart Ashton '70
Welborn G. "Wes" Dolvin, Jr.
Sept. 3, 1952 - Dec. 30, 2009
Wes died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at his home. He struggled for many weeks with a brain tumor. Wes was married to Karen. They have two children, a daughter (Lydia) and a son (Daniel).
Wes Dolvin, 57
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Therapist
Welborn Griffin Dolvin, Jr., known as Wes, died of brain cancer on December 30 at his home in Caroline County. Wes devoted himself to counseling and treating substance abuse and addiction. He was a 25 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, widely known and appreciated by its community, and helped found and served as the board president of SAARA, the Substance Abuse Addiction and Recovery Alliance, of Virginia.
Wes was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) who worked as a therapist with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University, receiving a BSW, magna cum laude, in 1997 and a MSW in 2004, and subsequently became certified as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Much of his career focused on substance abuse treatment and while working with a jail-based therapeutic community he became a Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Wes received an associate’s degree in Forestry from Dabney Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, VA and worked for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, beginning as a laborer and moving into management. He grew up in an Army family who traveled throughout the world while considering northern Virginia home. Wes attended St. Stephen’s School and Episcopal High School in Alexandria before graduating from Heidelberg American High School in Germany in 1970.
An enthusiastic outdoorsman, golfer, tree farmer, hunter and fisherman, Wes was a long-standing member of the King and Queen Rod & Gun Club in Stevensville, VA. A devoted father, Wes enjoyed fishing with his son, Daniel, and participating in community theater productions with his daughter, Lydia. Wes faced multiple health challenges, including successful battles against Hepatitis C and liver cancer, and received a liver transplant in 2007. In spite of these health obstacles, he continued to work, advancing his career in mental health and substance abuse counseling, and actively pursued his passion for the outdoors. Wes’s blog, Rancho Dolvin, created to connect his family and friends around the world, caught the imagination of everyone who read it because of its whimsical nature and creative content.
Wes was preceded in death by his father, LTG Welborn (Tom) Griffin Dolvin, Sr. (USA ret). He is survived by his wife Karen Tompkins Dolvin and two children, Lydia and Daniel of Caroline County, VA; his mother, Cynthia Burress Dolvin of Arlington, VA; his brother Charlie Dolvin (Sue) of Oakton, VA; his sister Ginger Dolvin Peabody (David) of Alexandria, VA, and five nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to SAARA of Virginia, 306 Turner Road, Suite P, Richmond, VA 23225, www.saara.org or the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 108, Richmond, VA 23226, www.braintumorqol.org.
I found an old bio of Wes' online. Here is what he wrote:
I work for the local community services board as a substance abuse counselor. Most of my time is spent in the regional jail providing intensive inpatient substance abuse services to inmates. After Heidelberg, I drifted aimlessly for a good many years and did just about anything and everything. In 1980 I got an associate degree in Forest Management. In 1984, I got clean and sober (life changing experience) and began working for the Virginia Game Commission raising fish. I did that in various guises until 1994 when I quit to get my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have deferred grad school for a while. We finally settled here in Stevensville, Va. and love it! Very remote and quiet, good fishing.....
Fondest memory of Heidelberg: Green Lantern, Rudi's etc. PHV, the bowling alley, the "teen club" playing the juke box and shooting pool. And the friends...what can I say. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Jeannie Kiefer, please let me know. We Heidelberg alumni are a special bunch. As an "Army Brat" who has very few lifelong friends, you all take on an importance to me.
Linda S. Koehl
March 25, 1951 - October 7, 2000
Joseph Carl Watson
WATSON Joseph Carl , born Jan. 2, 1952, in Buffalo, NY, died of heart failure due to a diabetic coma on Sat, May 6, 2006. He joins his beloved mother Eloise, father Henry, and niece Carrie in Heaven. He leaves behind a sister Barbara, and two brothers Michael and Henry, their wives, Maureen and Susan, a niece, Laura of New York City, three nephews, Kris, Patrick, and Thaddeus, two step-nephews Jason and Chad, and their wives Carrie and Susan, and step grandnephew Jacob, all of Lexington, to mourn the loss of his sweet nature and loving heart for the rest of their days. Joey never met a stranger or an enemy, always finding time to listen with sorrow or celebrate with joy. His friends numbered too many to count in Kentucky, California, Germany, and all points in between who will miss the kindness and crankiness that were unique to Joey. For the last twelve years he worked for Mark Smith, and loved him as a brother, along with many friends who called Thoroughbred's their second home. His life will be celebrated at a Wake Wed from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m., at Thoroughbred Restaurant, Leestown Road, Lexington, KY. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in Joey's memory.
Gary Willard
Gary died of cancer in 1992.
Class of 1971
Wolfgang Brandt
Wolfgang died in an automobile accident a year after graduation.
Nancy (Brown) Cowan
"It is with great sorrow that I send this message to you. My friend and classmate, Nancy Brown Cowan, died on January 27, 2001. She will be remembered by all as a beautiful, smart and talented lady." - Nancy Dean Boone
Died Oct, 23, 2006
Mary underwent elective surgery in April, 2004 and suffered complications from anesthesia. She never recovered.
MARY DEAN BUCKLEY, 47, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of FAIR HAVEN NJ, loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, died Monday, Oct. 23, at Sentara Nursing Center, Virginia Beach, after 31 months in a coma. A native of Shrewsbury, she moved to Virginia Beach with her family in 1999. She was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Virginia Beach, and Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club, Monmouth Beach, NJ. She was active in her church, community and her sons' school and sports activities, and was team mom. She held undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas, and had been a social worker in New Jersey at the Early Intervention Program and Sunny Days before leaving to start a family.
She is survived by her husband, Matthew Buckley; four sons, Edward, Thomas, Matthew, and William; her parents, Col. Gernard (U.S. Army retired) and Doris Dean of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Nancy Dean Boone of Monmouth Beach, and Martha Dean Johnson of Virginia Beach; a brother, Daniel Dean of Darnestown, Md.; eight nephews; six nieces; and many, many friends.
Bill Ferguson
Bill passed away from a heart attack last year (2000). He and Rose Mulieri '71 were married in 1972 and divorced in 1975. After Germany, Bill settled in Colorado, where he remarried and had children.
Frances Robinson
Frances died from injuries he received in an automobile accident sometime in the '70s.
Sue Willard
Sue died of heart failure in 1995.
Class of 1972
Sep. 12, 1954 - Dec. 16, 2009
Dana H. Burkett, 55, of Cypress, Texas, passed away Dec. 16, 2009.
He was employed by Transocean Inc.- Houston, Texas, and worked in the off-shore drilling business for many years. He was a member of Southwinds Baptist Church in Tomball, Texas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Burkett.
He is survived by his parents, Bobbye Jewel and Morris Herston Burkett of Georgiana, Ala.; his wife, Rene’(Siler) Burkett of Cypress and formerly of Poteau; a daughter Heidi Burkett Emmons and husband George Emmons; two grandchildren, Ariana and MaKenna Emmons of Florida; a son, Devin H. Burkett of Cypress; a daughter, Bonnie of the home; two brothers, Scott Burkett and Kenneth Burkett of Georgiana; and numerous other relatives, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services were held Dec. 21, 2009 at Southwinds Baptist Church
Interment was at Klein Memorial Park.
Klein Funeral Home, Klein, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be directed to:
Rosperity Bank
5820 U.S. Hwy. 290
Cypress, TX 77429
Account: Dana Burkett Scholarship Fund 81-373-0062.
WEST MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A 55-year-old Cypress man was pronounced dead on the scene of what police say was a high-speed crash Wednesday night on FM 249 near Rollingwood St.
About 7 o'clock a 2005 silver Chevy Corvette driven by Dana Herston Burkett was northbound on FM 249 where the roadway narrows from three lanes to two when the vehicle clipped the curb on the left side of the road, crossed the other two lanes and left the roadway.
The car struck a high tension power line, snapping the pole in half and dropping live wires, which caused multiple small grass fires.
Burkett was hurled 50 yards from his car and died on impact. He was pronounced dead on the scene and an autopsy was ordered.
According to witnesses, the car appeared to be racing with a yellow Ford Mustang prior to the crash. That car kept going.
State Trooper Ray Sanders is investigating.
Jimmy Jackson
Jimmy was killed in 1973, in Ohio, under the
most tragic of circumstances, shot in the head for $37.00.
He was one of the greatest guys I've ever known, for three years he was my closest and best friend, and known fondly by those closest to him
as "Barbecue Bob." - Morgan O'Cailleigh (fka Joy Christenberry '72)
Rhea Kerler
Beloved friend of Keith Collins and best friend of Lee Peck, died
at the age of 24 in an automobile accident. She is missed by her family and
friends.
June 26, 1954 - April 22, 2006
Robin passed away the 22nd of April at 9PM. She was a terrific lady whom I had
17 great years with and she will be missed. The turnout at the viewing was
incredible as half the Navy showed up for support. I just received permission
yesterday to bury her at Arlington cemetery. There is an 8 week wait so just
waiting on a date for the full ceremony with honor guard. - Michael Worth
OBITUARY:
Robin Lynn Munari, 51, of Mechanicsville died April 22, 2006, at Bayside Care Center in Lexington Park.
Born June 26, 1954, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., she was the daughter of the late Angelo G. and Joan Walker Munari.
She resided in numerous locations in the United States and Europe during her father’s career in the U.S. Army and graduated from the Munich American High School in June 1972. She received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Purdue University in 1977, followed by a post-baccalaureate certificate in information systems in 1987. She completed a master in business administration degree from Florida Institute of Technology in 1993.
She enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Facility in Washington, D.C., in September 1989. In 1990 she was transferred to NR ASWOC 0466 in New Orleans, La. From March 1991 until November 1994 she was assigned to NR Naval Space Command 0166 in Dahlgren, Va., as a data processing analyst and technician. From December 1994 until November 1996 she was assigned to NR SPAWAR HQ 0366 as a tactical training division instructor in San Diego, Calif. From December 1996 until November 1998 she returned to NR Naval Space Command 0166 in Dahlgren as an ADP software technician. From December 1998 until September 2001 she was assigned to NR Naval Network Warfare Command Net Eng in Dahlgren as the program’s Webmaster. She continued her duty at the NR Naval Network and Space Operations Command 0266 from September 2001 until October 2005. She was selected as Program 18’s 2004 Sailor of the Year. She retired as a chief petty officer in January 2006.
She is survived by her partner, Michael Worth of Mechanicsville.
Friends will be received today, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House, c⁄o Hospice of St. Mary’s Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Navy Brings Retirement Ceremony to Petty Officer
Friday, Feb. 17, 2006
By Paul C. Leibe
Staff Writer
Chief Petty Officer Robin L. Munari retired from the Navy last weekend. And, while the retirement ceremony was staged in the long-standing Navy tradition, the location and timing were certainly not typical.
Normally, when a sailor retires, the ceremony is almost always held at his or her final duty station, after a minimum of 20 years’ service.
But, since Munari has recently undergone three surgeries and is slow recovering from the procedures, the Navy agreed to let her retire early, and her co-workers decided to come to her with the ceremony.
‘‘We got an exception in this case through the Secretary of the Navy, and through the Navy Reserves” to allow an early retirement, said Capt. Sandy L. Daniels, director of the Space and Network Warfare Program, where Munari worked. ‘‘Under the circumstances, it was the right thing to do.”
Munari’s retirement was held Saturday afternoon at the Bayside Care Center in Lexington Park, where she is convalescing from her multiple operations.
Munari joined the Naval Reserves in September 1989. She had received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Purdue University in 1977 and, in 1993, after joining the Navy, she earned her master’s degree in business administration from Florida Institute of Technology.
Munari has been an active-duty reservist for the past 16 years. During her most recent assignment the chief information systems technician has been reporting to the Navy’s Space and Network Warfare Program at Andrews Air Force Base.
Prior duty stations in her career have included four tours of duty at Dahlgren, Va., as well as assignments in San Diego, New Orleans and in Keflavik, Iceland.
Last year the 51-year-old Mechanicsville resident was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Since July 2005, Munari has had three operations, along with numerous post-operative chemotherapy treatments. Because of all these procedures, Munari is now debilitated to the point where her movements are restricted to getting around in a wheelchair, and then only with assistance.
As the retirement ceremony began, Munari entered the room in a rolling recliner chair, with the help of Chief Petty Officer Kelly Ashline, who stayed by Munari’s side for the entire program.
‘‘Chief Munari is being recognized today,” said Chief Petty Officer Louis Prestipino, the ceremony’s master of ceremonies, ‘‘for her exceptional service to the Navy. Today we are marking the end of her career, the end of her 16 years of dedicated service.”
‘‘Robin is someone who is really special,” said Rear Adm. Stephen Oswald, one of Munari’s former supervisors, during his remarks.
‘‘It’s fitting that we’re all here today for her,” he said, looking around the room filled with nearly 100 Navy officers, enlisted sailors, civilian co-workers, friends and family, ‘‘because she was always there for me when I needed her.
‘‘In the Navy,” Oswald said, ‘‘We’re always proud of our ships, and our squadrons, and our teammates. But what really matters at the end of the day is our shipmates, and Robin has always been a great shipmate.”
‘‘Robin’s tenacity, her love of the Navy and her total dedication to the service is something to be admired and imitated,” said Daniels during her remarks. ‘‘We’re here to honor her service today and show her our gratitude. I am very blessed to have had Chief Munari” among the exceptional sailors under her command.
‘‘I know for certain,” Daniels said, ‘‘her most cherished moment was becoming a chief petty officer last year,” in July, just five days after Munari had the first of her three operations. ‘‘Her leadership and her personal strength have affected us all.”
At the conclusion of her remarks, Daniels thanked Munari again for her dedicated service. Daniels ended her comments by offering Munari the traditional Navy axiom, ‘‘May you always have fair winds and following seas.”
Cmdr. James H. Rodman, commanding officer of the Naval Network Warfare Command, recalled first meeting Munari in 2001.
‘‘Without a doubt,” he said, ‘‘there is no one who has been more motivated or dedicated to their mission. It’s an honor to have served with her.
‘‘She has gone through many good times,” Rodman added, ‘‘and some hard times. But she’s always done it with her head held high.”
After completing his remarks, Rodman presented Munari with the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, which he pinned to her uniform.
Munari also received messages from President George W. Bush and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott, both congratulating her on her career and offering best wishes for the future; a citation from Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.; a plaque from the Navy’s Chief Petty Officers Association; and a shadow box display containing an American flag and all Munari’s medals.
As the ceremony ended, Munari was invited to say a few words. Instead she smiled, raised her right hand and simply offered a ‘‘thumbs up” sign to everyone in the room.
Jim Rogers was killed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO while he was attending school there. He died in a glider crash sometime in the mid-70s.
Bryan Wittwer
Bryan was killed in a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs in 1974.
Class of 1973
Jeff died on August 21, 2008 of liver failure.
Tom Hutchison, age 45, was killed in a tragic airplane accident on Sunday, May 13, 2001, near Leakey, Texas. Born on October 16, 1955, in Aberdeen, Maryland, Tom spent part of his growing-up years in Heidelberg, Germany. The family moved to San Antonio in 1972, where Tom completed his Senior year at Roosevelt High School. A high school basketball All-American and the High School 5A Most Valuable Player (MVP), Tom played for Baylor University. He graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree in economics from Baylor in 1977, and received his law degree in 1990 from St. Mary's Law School. Tom was involved in many business activities in Austin since 1979 ranging from his big and tall clothing store, Macdougal's, in the 1980s, to serving as a real estate broker. Once receiving his law degree, Tom was involved in real estate law and founded the law office of Hutchison, Ham & Mills. He was a soccer referee and served as Soccer Commissioner for Central Texas High School Referees. Tom is survived by three children: Mandy Hutchison, a senior at the United States Air Force Academy; Adam Hutchison, a freshman at Trinity University; and Tommy Hutchison, a freshman at Westlake High School. He is also survived by his father, Tom Hutchison Sr. of San Antonio; and sister, Brenda Hutchison of Austin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bet LaFevers Hutchsion. Tom was married to Dee Hutchison of Austin for 17 years and Betty Hutchison of Round Rock for four years. There will be a joint memorial service for Tom and Teresa at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, at Riverbend Church.
- "He was our All-Europe Center at 6'8" and part of the 1971-72 HHS basketball team whose only loss was in the final game of the season for the USDESEA championship against Mannheim. It was quite an upset at the time since HHS was heavily favored. It was an awesome team that started 2 juniors and a sophomore. He left HHS his senior year for Roosevelt HS in San Antonio, where he was a Blue Chip player with scholarship offers from places like SMU, Baylor and Indiana. Tom held the distinction of being the only American to have ever played in two different Albert Schweitzer tournaments (1971 & 1973.)" - Ron Hoskins
Kurt Meyers
Kurt died on July 9, 2001
A funeral for Kurt W. Myers, 46, a Fallon resident, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home in Yerington.
Mr. Myers died July 9, 2001, at his home. He was born April 30, 1955, in the U.S. Army Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany, to Capt. James M. and Nancy Golden Meyers.
He graduated from Heidelberg American High School in Germany in 1973 and from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1977.
Mr. Myers was a longtime lineman and electrical inspector for Sierra Pacific Power and Light in Carson City, Yerington and Fallon.
His interests included his children, hunting, fishing, golf, woodworking and the outdoors. He was also a Nevada history buff. He was active in Boy Scouts of America for many years, holding the rank of Eagle Scout with three palms. He served as Scoutmaster in Yerington for several years.
Among his survivors are his son Kyle; daughter Geona; brother James II of Charlottesville, Va., and sister Lisa Jones and his parents, all of Loveland, Colo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of American Troop 31 c/o Scoutmaster Keith Neiswanger, 478 Highway 339, Yerington 89447.
Phillip Thurman
Phillip passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 1997.
Rebecca "Becky" Anne Trigg
Oct. 13, 1955 - May 27, 1973
Becky was one of the co-captains of the varsity cheerleaders. She was also in the Mountain Climbing Club. She went on a climbing trip in Berchtesgaden and fell to her death.
- "In loving memory of Becky Trigg...I miss you Becky and your smile."
- Ruchia "Roo" Eargle Moran
I’ve always been curious about Becky. I “discovered” her while on a hike up the mountainside in Berchtesgaden in 1987. You might want to mention that there is a plaque laid in her memory at the top of a cliff with a beautiful view – and that two young soldiers mourned her passing there though they never met her. - Robert
Class of 1974
July 13, 1955 - June 4, 2010
A funeral Mass for Deborah A. (Klimaszewski) Watson, 54, of Kalamazoo, Mich., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, in Kalamazoo. Private interment will be at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Mrs. Watson died June 5, 2010, at home.
She was born July 13, 1955, in Gross Umstadt, Germany, to Maj. ... See MoreMichael P. and Ilse (Purfuerst) Klimaszewski. She was an avid skier and at the age of 10, while residing in Alaska, she won first place in the downhill slalom. She was an avid swimmer, and while residing in Omaha, Neb., she won many medals from 1966-68 and won a silver medal in the Jr. Olympics in 1972 while living in Germany.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her children, Benjamin "Ben" Watson of Kalamazoo, Raymond "Ryan" (Michelle Rittase) Watson of Hartford, Mich., and Tracy (Glenn Jr.) Hartford of Greensburg, Ind.; her mother; father of her children, Mark Watson; two brothers, Michael Klimaszewski Jr. and Bernard "Bernie" Klimaszewski; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Rich Rebec.
Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous or to the ASPCA.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes in Kalamazoo, which is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at www.langelands.com.
Class of 1975
Lillian died on August 7, 2007 from a Cerebral aneurysm
On Tuesday, August 7, 2007, our dear friend, LIL BLAIS passed away at Fairfax INOVA Hospital. Lil was born in Providence, Rhode Island on June 30, 1957 and soon thereafter joined the Red Sox nation. Her family relocated to Germany in 1968. Upon her graduation from Heidelberg High School in 1975, Lil moved into the Northern Virginia area. She worked as executive assistant at Automata, Inc. for nearly twenty years. She is survived by her mother, Katharina Blais of Leimen, Germany, and a cousin, Denise Banville in Rhode Island. Lil was a sweet and genuine person and will be sorely missed by her family, classmates, coworkers and friends. Visitation will be at Adams-Green Funeral Home in Herndon, Virginia on Friday, August 17 at 6 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. Her mother requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to fight ALS, Lou Gehrig' disease (http://www.alsa.org/)
Jim Featherstone
Jim was a very popular football and soccer player. He died within a year or so of graduation.
Robert passed away in 1987.
2/27/56 - 4/12/09
Don died after a long battle with glia blastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
DONALD BRUCE SLOCOMBE OBITUARY
Donald Bruce Slocombe “Don”, Age 53, Moffat, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2009. Don completed his journey to a better life following a 12 month battle with brain cancer.
Don was born February, 27 1956, at Fort Hood, Texas to Second Lieutenant Donald Keith Slocombe and Alma Juanita “Nita” Slocombe.
Don graduated from Heidelberg American High School in Heidelberg, Germany where he lettered in Football, Wrestling and Cross Country. In his senior year he was selected as First Team All-Conference, First Team All-USDESEA (United States Dependents Schools, European Area), and First Team All-Europe, for both fullback and defensive end. Don also placed second at the All-USDESEA finals in wrestling at his weight class of 185 pounds. Don attended Henderson County Jr. College on a football scholarship.
Don worked in Austin at the Comptroller's Office for many years before operating a landscaping business in Temple, Texas.
Don was an accomplished snow skier who enjoyed skiing trips to Italy, Germany, Austria, New Mexico, and Colorado. He sincerely enjoyed the family vacations to scuba dive at Camping Pola in Costa Brava, Spain and Christmas week family ski trips to Monte Bondone, Italy, with the Heidelberg Ski Club.
Don also enjoyed fishing and hunting, riding his motorcycle and bicycle; he was an amateur photographer and was an avid collector of memorabilia.
Just before his passing he reconnected with many of his Heidelberg High School friends via the Facebook internet program. Many fond stories were related about
High School life and Heidelberg, Germany where he was known to many as the “Gentle Giant”.
Don was a loving Son, Brother & Uncle to his family and a friend to many and he will be missed.
Don is survived by his Parents - Keith and Nita, Brothers - Douglas Slocombe, his wife Catherine & David Slocombe, his wife Deborah, Step-Sister – Leana McEachern, her husband Robert, Nieces – Britney Slocombe & Eleanor Slocombe, Nephews – Derek Slocombe, Andrew Slocombe & Hunter Slocombe.
Visitation will be held at Dossman Funeral Home, 2525 N. Main, Belton, TX from 6PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The funeral will be at 2 PM, Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Dossman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Moffat Cemetery after the funeral.
Memorial gifts may be sent to First Baptist Church, Moffat, 13929 Moffat Rd, Temple, TX 76502, or to a charity of your choice.
Class of 1976
Archie Smith
Archie Smith passed away in 1975. Archie would have been a 1976 graduate had he not been hit by a car and killed. Archie was living in MA at this time. Archie was a great fun, loving person. Archie was also my first crush love. I will always have a place in my heart for him. Like Archie always told me "If you love something let it go, if it comes back, it's yours" I expect I will see Archie again.....
Corrine Dumont '76
Class of 1977
Dianne Bachman
Dianne died August 4, 1996 of pancreatic cancer.
September 5, 1959 - August 16, 2010
Mark passed away in 1980.
"In loving memory of my dear friend, Mark Griefe. I miss him and know he's in a better place!" - Cheryl (Johnson) Atwood
Jay Miner
Stephanie (Zarek) King
February 21, 1959 - December 16, 2010
Stephanie died of some type of kidney complications. She lived in the Tanque Verde Valley of Tucson, Arizona. She was a stay-at-home mom for about 13 years. Stephanie married David King in October 1990. She has a son, Joshua; daughter, Marisa; stepdaughter, Breanne; and stepson, Matthew. She also had quite a few dogs and goats!
Stephanie traveled most of her life with her mother, Marlis Davis, who predeceased her in December 1999. She was very close to her mom, and I am sure that they are happy again together in Heaven!
Class of 1978
August 5, 1960 - July 18, 2004
Carol passed away from breast cancer.
Carol's obituary:
KOVER (HIRZEL) Carol (Hirzel) Kover, age 43, of Pickerington, died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at her residence. Born August 5, 1960 in Joliet, IL, she was a graduate of The Ohio State University. She was a Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC, and a member of Seton Parish Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Philip A. Kover in 2001, she is survived by her parents, James and Sandra Hirzel, Reynoldsburg; sister, Barb (Greg) Reeves, Pickerington; brother, Jeffrey Hirzel, Albany; stepson, Zachary Kover, Heath; grandmother, Edna Hirzel, Pickerington; brother-in-law, Dr. Alan (Lisa) Kover, Dublin; special friend, Mark Parshall; nieces, Jamie and Alexis Hirzel. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road N. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Road N., with Fr. James Klima, Celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Carol's memory. Online condolences at www.caringbridge.com/oh/carol
Cheryl (Johnson) Atwood has made a lovely memorial page for Carol with many pictures. You can view the site here:
She has also posted Carol's journal here: http://www.pawpit.com/journal.htm
Scott Milton
September 5, 1960 - July 8,1999
Scott died of Leukemia.
Class of 1979
March 12, 1961 - April 8, 2010
Brad passed away away on April 8, 2010, after a short illness. Brad started out not feeling well. He had pains in his stomach and the Dr. said he thought it was an ulcer. Wednesday, April 7th he stayed home from work and was very sick and short of breath. His wife Susie took him to the emergency room in Gulf Breeze, FL, and he was medically evacuated to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. He had a rampant infection through his body and it was damaging his heart. His organs broke down and he never regained consciousness.
Bradley Lawrence Alvadj, age 49, of Navarre, Fla., passed away April 8,
2010. He was born on March 12, 1961, in Detroit. He is survived by his wife,
Susie; his son, Kevin of Fort Hood, Texas; daughter, Jules of Peachtree
City, Ga.; parents, Gordon and Mary Lou Alvadj of Niceville, Fla.;
sister, Kim Rodriguez (Joel) of Niceville; nieces, Kally Peace and Katie
Alvadj, and Kathy Jaragoski (Paul) of Suwanee, Ga.; niece, Jena; and
nephew, Jake; sister, Kelly Chamberlain (Paul) of Canton, Mass.;
nephews, Gregory and Matthew; sister-in-law, Cindy Parker of Plano,
Texas; nephews, Jason and Jeremy; brother-in-law, Steve Parker (Yvette)
of Yokosuka, Japan; nieces, Jillian and Audrey; nephew, Ian; extended
family members, Tim and Janie Stapleton; and their daughters, Ann,
Ragan, Cameron and Madison; and loving family members, Labrador
Retrievers Texas and Ranger.
Brad leaves behind many special friends
including classmates from Heidelberg, Germany, brothers of the Knights
of Columbus Council 13527, co-workers at Troy campus, and alumni from
The Citadel.
Brad attended The Citadel and was a member of the Summerall
Guards, an elite senior drill platoon. Upon graduation in 1983, Brad was
commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army. During his
military career Brad served in the 24th Infantry Division in Operation
Desert Storm. Brad was employed by Troy University campus as an academic
advisor.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 14, at Christ
Our Redeemer Catholic Church in Niceville. The family will receive
visitors beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 11 a.m. The
funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a reception at Christ Our
Redeemer Social Hall immediately following.
Honorary pallbearers include
son, Kevin, brothers-in-law, Paul Chamberlain, Paul Jaragoski and Joel
Rodriguez, good friend, Mike Wesneski, and members of the Knights of
Columbus Council 13527. Many special thanks to the staff in the CCU at
Pensacola Baptist Hospital, and the friends and co-workers who have
supported the family.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be
made to Troy Foundation, Attn: Brad Alvadj Scholarship, Troy University,
Troy, AL 36082; or St. Vincent dePaul Knights of Columbus Council 13527,
Christ Our Redeemer Church, 1028 White Point Road, Niceville, FL 32578;
or via the website for Delta Society Pet Partners Therapy -
www.deltasociety.org; or a charity of your choice.
Lewis Funeral Home,
Milton, Fla., is entrusted with local arrangements. Friends may send
condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.
Janet (Lee) Doss
Janet died on October 10, 2003 of cancer
On October 10, 2003, JANET LEE DOSS, of Chevy Chase, MD,
beloved wife of Curtis Doss; daughter of Col. William R. Lee
(US Army, Retired) and Jane E. Lee; sister of William R. Lee Jr.,
and David E. Lee (AeYoung); sister-in-law of Carole Miller (Keith).
Also survived by three nieces and one nephew. Friends may call
at Joseph Gawler & Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, at Harrison
Street NW, on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, from 6 to 9 P.M. A
funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2003, at St.
Matthew's United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie,
MD (Route 450), at 11 A.M., with 1 hour viewing prior. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Janet (Lee) Doss' name to
Gilda's Club Worldwide, 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1402, New York,
NY 10001. Information may be obtained online at www.gildasclub.org
or by phone: 917-305-1200.
Published in the Baltimore Sun from 10/13/2003 - 10/15/2003.
Janet (Lee) Doss, 41, Vice President at Fannie Mae, died October 10 at Sibley Hospital
after a long bout with cancer.
Mrs. Doss was born December 9, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She lived in several states,
as well as Stuttgart and Heidelberg, Germany and Rome, Italy. In 1979, she graduated
from Carlisle High School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She was accepted at Sanford
University, California from which she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International
Relations and Economics in 1983. She received a Masters in Management Degree, with
distinguished service, from the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management of
Northwestern University, Illinois, in 1990.
Mrs. Doss' career included an internship at Choice of Citibank in Baltimore, Maryland
as well as an internship and later a position as Assistant Brand Manager at Clorox, in
San Francisco, California. In 1992, she became a Brand Manager at Nestlé, USA in
San Francisco, California. In 1993, she married Curtis Doss. Upon the transfer of her
husband to London, England, she continued to market products for Nestlé, UK. In 1996,
she moved to New York, where she was employed as Vice President for Marketing at
McCann-Erikson Advertising Agency. In 2000, she relocated to the Washington, D.C.
area and was hired as Director and then Vice President of Marketing for Fannie Mae.
Mrs. Doss enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. Her interests included
classical & jazz music and gourmet cooking. Her courage and valiant and positive
attitude served as an inspiration to many other women with cancer, as well as all who
knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Doss of Chevy Chase, Maryland; her parents,
COL William R. Lee (U.S.Army, Retired) of Burlington, Massachusetts and Jane E. Lee
of Bowie, Maryland; two brothers, William R. Lee, Jr. of Columbus, Georgia and David
E. Lee (AeYoung) of Woodstock, Maryland; Father-in-Law, Herschell Doss of Ellicott
City, Maryland; Sister-in-Law, Carole Miller (Keith) of Ellicott City, Maryland; three
nieces and one nephew and a host of friends, all of whom love and admire her.
James Leon Goff
He was killed in a boating accident in the summer 1978 in Italy.
Marcus was killed in a hit and run car accident outside of Heidelberg near the town of Waldorf in March of 1979.
David Pfeiffer
David died in 1982 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
