WELCOME
Another new year is rolling by fast. This is the year of our 65th Reunion come May. We have a good group coming up with lots of family and friends. Win Skelton, with a lot of help from the other Board members, has done a wonderful job of organizing all the events.
NEWS FROM THE FOX’S LAIR
In September Jane took a 14 day cruise from Barcelona to Athens with her sister Pat. The “primary goal” was to visit Albania, Itea, and Katakalo. On her return it was off to a baby shower in CO. She now has 10 great grands.
SPEAKING OF GREAT GRANDS
Great grandchildren are becoming much more frequent, but I did get a lovely picture of four generations of Streits. Mighty cute baby!
CELEBRATING A NINETIETH BIRTHDAY
Joy Viskochil had a 90th birthday party at the Virginia Beach home of her son., Several classmates helped her celebrate. The picture shows Wendy Phillips with L-to-R Tillie Smithers, Joy, and Lou Lunn.
AND THANKSGIVING
Out in sunny CA Spike & Lynn Wood were at their country club for the holiday dinner and sent along this picture. Lynn is a “classic case” of small town girl takes a bus to Hollywood and makes good. Now devotes a lot of time to assisting handicapped children.
AND VETERAN’S DAY
Tom Fife, as he has done for 20 years, spent the day with men from his Viet Nam unit, first at the 1st Infantry Division memorial in DC and then later swapping war stories.
AND THE YOUNG AT HEART
Despite old knees Lou Prentiss was out on the slopes in December. He claims to be the oldest one there. From the picture he certainly seems to be keeping up with the younger ones. I just wish I could do more than a snow plow.
OUR AIRPORT CHAPLAIN
If any of you fly into Washington National Airport, look for Al Romaneski. He is a volunteer chaplain there many days each week. He frequently welcomes the Honor Flights of WWII veterans coming to see the memorial. He also attended recently a National Capital Region Military Summit, which is working to increase outreach to Military personnel and families. A major part is working with the group of wounded warriors here in the DC area.
AND ON TO CHRISTMAS LETTERS
Bob & Martha Morrison: Their children are busy primarily with missionary work. Bob still heads up the Irvington town planning commission, when he is not out after deer for the freezer, while Martha contributes veggies from her garden.
Bruce & Barbara Petree: They celebrated their fifth year at Ashby Ponds in Northern VA. Bruce still gets in 18 holes of golf. Barbara enjoys her work in genealogy, stitchery, and volunteering at the new health facility there.
Jake Jacobson: He is in the process of selling the 18th century farm where he and Ann lived for many years. He will be moving in with daughter Gretchen & John when they finish their new home complete with a place for him.
Jack & Gen Hendry: They celebrated their 61st anniversary in May. Then after 31 years of sailing, they sold their boat Tally Ho, ending one era of their lives.
Gwyn Groseclose: She continues to enjoy duplicate bridge and is now a Bronze Life Master. She also is active in her local Sunday School and Church, where her son-in-law Jerry preaches.
Jim & Ann Tormey: Still enjoying their lovely home in Hampton, VA, where Jim is busy researching the Revolutionary War period in that area.
Jim & Karin Thompson: In November they had a family reunion in England, followed by a river boat trip on the Rhone River. Next get together will be in Las Vegas.
Joe Griffith: He spent both Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Greenville, SC home of Todd & Risa, along with other family members, including his new great granddaughter.
Mike & Barbara Dowe: They are enjoying their two homes: Houston, TX and New York City. Mike is still the Chief Scientist of Raytheon Ktech. He celebrated the 70th Reunion of his high school class and gave the Distinguished Graduate lecture at Univ. of AL, where he got his advanced degrees.
Phil Bolte: In August Betty & Chris took him on a tour of Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton,and Yosemite National Parks, followed by a bus to Salt Lake City and train to San Francisco. Then it was off to OK for the Cavalry Competition.
Al & Bettie Crawford: They continue to enjoy their dual life: summers in their place in Lakeside AZ and winters in Phoenix. They gathered in their clan for a week in the snow. They enjoy playing bridge and taking advantage of the activities offered nearby.
Sid & Jeanie Steele: After five years in a cottage at Lanier Village, they have moved into a sixth floor apartment near the dining room and other facilities. Jeanie continues her church work and volunteers one day a week at the Good News Clinics, where she was recognized as “volunteer of the year.”
Bill & Jean Waddell: 2014 was a busy year for them with lots of travel and lots of sailing. Two trips to HI let them enjoy the swimming and the Mai Tais. They flew out for the Army-Stanford game (Army lost). They visited other old friends in various places. The sailing was to Catalina Island and places around CA.
LAST ROLL CALL
Carl Johnson died 27 August in Muskegon, MI. He is survived by his wife Darlene, who lives in Muskegon, MI.
Dolly Kennedy died 17 Oct in Osprey FL. She is survived by her husband Ed, who lives in Osprey, FL.
Wendell (Tex) Giliam died 16 August in Denver, CO. He is survived by his wife Shirley, who lives in Denver, CO.
Jim Wheaton died 24 September in Columbus, GA.
John Fogarty died 19 October in Providence RI.
Linc Faurer died 7 November in McLean VA.
Cloyce Mangus died 17 November in Richmond IN. He is survived by his wife Joan, who lives in Richmond, IN.
John Jones died 26 November in Huntsville AL. He is survived by his wife Eileen, who lives in Huntsville, AL.
Clark Martin died on 12 December at Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his wife Barbara, who lives in Pittsburgh, PA.
Tom Tullidge died on 27 December at Richmond VA.
Al Paulger died on 16 January in Williamsburg VA. He is survived by his wife Bobbie, who lives at 6200 Patriot Colony Dr. #223, Williamsburg, VA 23188-1395.
Phil Donahue died 23 January at Kemp TX.
We all send our sympathy to these families.
We are looking forward to a great 65th Reunion in May at West Point. Hope to see you there.