......LHS News......
Originally sent October 10
I have a '59 classmate - PATSY (Sherratt) Theobald - and for some strange reason I insist on calling her Nancy. I did so (again) in last news & I apologize & will see if I can get my brain in gear!
From the eMail bag:
Frankie (Ingraham) Kinderman sends....."a 'hello' to longtime friend and neighbor of the past, Kenneth Easton. I hope to get home before long and would love to see some of those Lawton schools kids."
Ron Poole, class '55, and wife Marilyn send word that they are moving from the Seattle area to Austin Texas on Sept 30th. Their email will remain same.
Tom Burroughs, '56, writes....."I had the opportunity to talk with Pat Adair and see the pix from Canada. I had been to all the places she showed me but was nice to see them again. It has been several months since my wife (Phyllis) passed away and I'm still adjusting. I also talked with Charlotte McGill today in California and she is doing well and doing lots of traveling. Both these gals were a big part of my growing up years and it is always nice to touch base."
btw.....Tom would like to visit with any classmates via email or snail mail.
Laci Franks, 18 year old granddaughter of classmate Shirley (Edgmon) Franks, '55, has enlisted in the US Navy & is headed to Great Lakes Basic training in November! Anchors Away Laci!
Bruce Knowles up Alaska way writes....."Our summer is coming to an end, we had frost last week [end of Aug] and leaves are turning colors. I thought I would send you some flowers our friend grew. They are Delphiniums; that what you get with 24 hours of sunlight."
Sept. 2013..... Jeane Virginia (Stockton) O’Brien, class of 1961 retired from USAA, San Antonio, after 19 years, 7 months and 19 days. LHS classmates at the retirement party: Neta (Sparkman) Callihan, ’65; Dee (Dever) Brame (and spouse Charlie), ’65; and George Glasby, '57 (and spouse Carol), ’59. Jeane and hubby of 47 years, Jim, are selling their home in Canyon Lake TX and moving to Florida, Myakka City area near Tampa. All the best...enjoy!
Had nice visit with Janette (Hanes), '54, she has found a house and is in process of moving 'home' to Lawton. Welcome!!
I attended the Friday night event for the recent class 1958 reunion. Great crowd, lot of '58ers and all seemed to be having a good time. Numerous from 'other years' as well. There should be pictures posted on Facebook under Lawton High class 1958 or some similar tag.
And, Ed Harp has photo album of pictures at joint reunion held back on August 2-3. Email Ed and he will tell you how to access. He is still hoping to get some pictures from the Friday night event at Ramon Johns house. edharp@swbell.net
Congratulations to Senior Chance Moody who was crowned LHS Homecoming Queen on Thursday evening (Oct. 3).
Sing belated Happy (September) Birthday to Bill Scott, '59; Ron Jones, '55.
Also a Happy 60th Anniversary (Sept) to Bill and Joyce (Allison) Gentry. Bill is class '52, Joyce is class '53. Major congrats guys! btw...the happy couple was pictured in the Oklahoman under Anniversaries - Sept. 21.
And...hats 'n horns for Happy (October) Birthdays: Suzanne (Jones) Crawford; Marilyn (Lewis) Smith; Tom Dillon; Wayne Parks; Jim Powers; Princess (Gill) Turner.
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Mike Wyant, '57, is continuing to improve [slowly] after a hospital stay following a couple of very bad falls causing damage to his low back plus malfunction and ultimate replacement of his defibrillator. Mike, I know all join me in wishing you a good recovery.
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Jack Cherry Shanklin, 79, of Houston, TX, passed on September 30 after a battle with cancer. Jack was LHS class 1952. Jack was one of 7 children and is survived by current wife Debbie; 2 sons and their families; 3 daughters and their families; 8 grandchildren, extended family. He is also survived by brother Bob Shanklin of Lawton; sister Jane Jones of Lawton; brother Jerry Shanklin of Spring, TX. A memorial service was held in Houston on October 3.
Farris Lindsey, 72, of Walters, passed on September 27. Services were September 30. Farris was LHS class 1959. Farris is survived by wife Mary (Langford); 3 sons; 2 brothers and extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: www .hart-wyattfuneralhome.com
Lt. Col. Don Van Dyke, DVM, 80, of Ft. Worth, TX passed on September 9. Don was LHS class 1951. Graveside services with full military honors were held September 11 in Comanche. Don is survived by a brother Jack Van Dyke and extended family.
Online guest book at: www.comanchefhpldi.net
Ernest "Louis" Boyce, 81, of Edmond, passed on August 31 after a long battle with Parkinsons. Louis was LHS class 1950. He was very involved with the FFA and his four man team won 3 State wide livestock show judgings. He is survived by wife Betty (Wood), '55; three grown children and their families; extended family. Betty has moved to a Senior Living Village of 62 and older in Edmond. Extended obit and guest book at: www. matthewsfuneralhome.com
Genevieve "Gents" Stamps Latham, 94, of Lawton passed on October 2. There will be a grave side service at 1:00pm, Tuesday October 15, at Highland Cemetery in Lawton. Gents is the mother of LHS classmates Bill Stamps, Jr; Sue (Stamps) Johnson; 5 grandchildren and large extended family.
Obit and guest book at: www .beckerfuneral.com
Elna C. "Peggy" (Davie) Raley, 97, of Norman passed on October 3. Services were October 8 in Lawton. Peggy is mother of LHS classmates Tom Raley; Patricia (Raley) Welch; grand and great grandchildren and extended family.
Obit and guest book at: www .grayfuneral.com
Our sympathies and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.
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Regards to all............Georgia
Friday, November 1, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent September 6
And for you with inquiring minds....the lamps are based on two liquids of slightly different density which will not mix. The heavier liquid sinks to the bottom, but when heated by the lamp light its density decreases and it floats to the top! Viola!~
From the eMail bag:
Someone is looking for friend Leonard Gregory. He was married at one time to '59 classmate Jolene Narmore. They divorced and do not know where-abouts of either. If you have info, please share with me. Thanks!
"I am sorry to hear of the end of The Tattler. Miss Vanita Lee and writing for The Tattler are two of the very few things in my LHS experience that significantly changed my life for the better."
John Waller
Photo of Lewis Chandler in Gredos, Spain participating in 'Vaughan Town'. http://volunteers.grupovaughan.com/ He is now back in US of A and taking off again for points in CO, ending with a few days in Santa Fe before returning to OK. Photo above.
Pat (Adair) Vowell, '57, just back from trip to visit family in Canada took some spectacular pictures.
Murdoch Matthew also celebrated an August Birthday.......82 years young!!!! Many happy returns!
Class 1958 reunion coming up fast! September 20-21. For details or info contact Ken Easton at:
Appreciate emails from: Nancy (Sherratt) Theobald; Sameera (Hamra) Murad; Peggy (Stockton) Cravens; Bill Buntyn; Fran (Jacks) Wehner; Ron Hagler; Sonja (Reynolds) Homan.
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Dolores (Warner) Mueller, '52, writes that both her sons have the disease hemophilia that also affected Dolores brother David Warner, '56, and eventually caused his passing. Dolores youngest son David, 47, is preparing for a liver transplant as soon as possible. They would appreciate your prayers.
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Ann (Taff) Wassel, 75, Dallas, TX, passed August 12. Ann was LHS class 1956. She is survived by husband John William Wassel (he attended LHS as Bill Woods and was class '55); a son and 4 grandchildren and extended family.
There will be a Memorial service at 12:00 noon, Saturday September 7, St. John's Episcopal Church, 848 Harter Road, Dallas.
Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' (Fields) Phillips, 62, Chattanooga, OK, passed on September 4. She attended Wilson grade school and was LHS class 1969. She is survived by husband Ron; 2 sons; extended family. The family will greet friends from 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm Sunday September 8 at Becker Funeral Home.
Services will be 10:00am, Monday Sept. 9, Calvary Baptist church in Lawton.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
Pauline (Harrold) Young, 94, Lawton, passed on September 1 after a long illness. Pauline attended Emerson grade school and was LHS class 1937. She is survived by a daughter Phyllis Ann of the home and large extended family. She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband LTC (ret) John C. Young.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
Patricia 'Patsy' Joy (Metcalf) Phelps, 69, of Lawton, passed on August 31. Patsy was LHS class 1962. She is survived by her husband of fifty years Ray; a daughter Sally; extended family. Graveside services were held September 4.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.whineryhuddleston.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones as well as with those undergoing treatments and surgeries.
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Hope to see some of you at the '58 reunion! Regards.....Georgia
......LHS News......
Originally sent August 28
"We'll all be gone for the summer
We're on safari to stay
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A."
New format...sadly...NEW NAME! The Lawton High Tattler will cease publishing in paper form this year and will move to an on-line format only! It was also announced that the on-line newspaper will have a NEW name chosen by the staff! First edition should be available first week of October and in the beginning will probably be a monthly. Not sure where to access as yet! Change....inevitable, but sad. The Tattler really kept us informed back in the day! We're on safari to stay
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Surfin' U.S.A."
Norman Cantrell, Lawton, has been elected as President of The Piano Technicians Guild and as such will represent the Guilds US interest in October when he attends the International meeting of such guilds in Hangzou, China. Cantrell operates a Piano Clinic in Lawton specializing in tuning, repair, and restoration of pianos, organs, and other similar music instruments. Norman is LHS class 1978.
From the eMail bag:
Ed Harp would like to have any pictures taken at the Friday night reunion event at Ramon Johns....if any of you have Friday night photos, please share with Ed.
"I'm nearing the end of my quest to see all the national parks out west (I'm saving California for later). I bought a jeep and headed west -- all by myself -- to prove I could do it. I started in the BadLands, then Black Hills, on to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Dead Horse Point, CanyonLands, Red Canyon, Mesa Verde, Zion, Grand Canyon.... and on the way home stopped off in Santa Fe, NM, to have lunch with Rex Givens. He loves it in Santa Fe .... almost convinced me that it is the place to live. I'm enclosing a picture of me at Mt. Rushmore. This was an absolutely wonderful trip -- a once-in-a-lifetime adventure."
Beverly (Spradlin) Raley, '59
"Bev [wife] and I are preparing for a hike into the Grand Canyon this fall. To get in shape, we are hiking (6 miles rt) Mount Scott in the early AM. To finish another four miles, we then hike to the Panther Creek arrastra. If one wishes to find it, take Ellenbrook's article with you and use it as carefully as a map. The first time we looked, Bev and I lucked out and found it. Then we failed twice to find it again. The fourth time we used his GPS location and went right to it.
Even if you don't find it, the whole point is "the chase", and being out in the refuge."
Don Wooley, '64
"Charles Ellenbrook gave a guided tour to an Arrastra (don't know if it was Panther Creek but it may have been) many years ago. I really enjoyed the tour."
Frankie (Kurtz) Browning
Tempe Brown (Tip Cockrell), '57, now has her childrens book in print! "The Little Dirt People". If you have interest you can visit her website: tempebrown.com or tempebrown.org. Click on books and cd's.
"We are in Colorado for the summer. Had to evacuate because of the fires out here. We spent 12 days in Santa Fe before we could get back in to our RV."
Sandra (Austin) Smith and Glen
'59 classmate Larry Joe Thompson - traveling on the West coast - tangled with a deer and his car lost! He was stalled in Spokane for a while getting repairs but headed home.
Sending Happy Anniversary wishes to Luther and Barbara (Petty) Green celebrating 57 glorious years together on August 30. Luther is class '57 and Barbara is same year but attended St. Marys. Luther said they started dating their Junior year and "raised each other". Major congrats guys!!!
And a Happy (Golden) 50th to '59 classmate Peggy (Stockton) Cravens and hubby Jim on August 25! Great milestone. Congrats guys!
More August Birthday wishes....Carlana (Fitch) Murray; Fray Palmer.
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Tom Bateman, 70, Lawton, passed on August 25. Tom was LHS class 1960. He is survived by a son Shaun; friend Chebe Jones. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Johnny Bateman, '59. Friends may visit or view at the funeral home [today] Wednesday from 8:00am ~ 9:00pm. There was no mention of a service.
Extended obit and guest book at: <www.beckerfuneral.com>
Loewen Lee Howard, 72, of Lawton passed on August 10. Memorial service was August 14. Loewen was LHS class 1960. He is survived by a son; 2 daughters; grandchildren; brothers Col. James D and Gary Bob.
Extended obit and guest book at: <www.grayfuneral.com>
Evelyn (Hankins) Schneider, 88, of Lawton passed on August 6. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton. She attended Lincoln and Hillside Elementary and was LHS class 1941. She is survived by a daughter and large extended family. She is a cousin somewhat removed (according to Susan) of Susan (Hankins) Ellington and also Frank Hankins. Evelyn was a very pretty lady.
Extended and interesting obit and guest book at: <www.grayfuneral.com>
Elmer Ray Hobbs, 82, passed on August 20 from injuries (passenger) in an auto crash in Lawton. Ray was cremated with no service as per his wishes. Ray had also been fighting cancer for several years.
Ray is survived by wife Tommye (Boudreaux) - they just celebrated their 61st anniversary; a daughter Mikel in CA and a son Kelly Ray in NC.
Note: Ray & Tommye were in Lawton (from CA) for the reunion Aug. 2-3 and announced they were leaving CA for good, purchasing a house and moving home to Lawton. It was a busy few days with the reunion, the purchase of a house, sale of their house in CA, and a great interview with Ray and story by Herb Jacobs for his column: Sunday August 11, page 3-C. Ray had a very distinguished career in sports at LHS, receiving award as Lawton Highs Outstanding Athlete in 1952. Great read.
**There will be a celebration of life for Ray at the home in Chowchilla, CA (9020 Hunters Creek) on Sunday September 22 at 2:00pm; then a celebration of life for Ray at their new Lawton home on Saturday November 30, 2:00pm - 4105 NW Meadowbrook. Tommye says "there will be no special services....it's a chance for our families and friends to get together and reminisce. We'd love to have you at either one or both."
Our sympathies and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.
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Summer winding down......regards to all.....Georgia
Thursday, August 8, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent August 6/7
Some will be receiving the news for first time....this is a good start for you as this is a 'double' batch of the news. Hope you enjoy! Remember, previously sent news and photos are archived at the blog: www.thewolvernet.blogspot.com
Does anyone know the whereabouts of classmate Jim Sutton? Apparently he has moved.
And, anyone know where-a-bouts of Cheryl (Draganza) Dayton? Or, Pam Fincher. Pam was 'army brat' and may not have graduated? Friends are looking. Let me know if you have info. Thanks.
Reunion of classes '52 ~ '54 this past week-end was well attended and fun had by all! Re-cap and pictures SOON!
btw.....Don Williams, class '53, was in town for the reunion and Herb Jacobs used the opportunity to write a great article for his Sunday column - 'Where Are They Now'? - highlighting Dons abilities on the tennis and squash courts as well as his distinguished career after he graduated West Point. Very good read. Sunday Constitution, August 4, page 3-C.
Appreciate Mary (Bowman) Thigpen, '49, for keeping me in the loop....this from Mary.......
Peggy (Loud) Forster, '49, has her book in print!!! 'Letter Sounds to Help Parents Help Their Children' is available at: http: www.createspace.com It is also available through Amazon.com. Peggy wrote..."it has been quite a journey". She is living in a Senior complex in San Francisco.
Edward Charles Ellenbrooks' August article is most interesting - about the Panther Creek Arrastra. [excerpt].....Arrastras were first introduced into this country by the Spanish in the 1500's. Arrastra comes from a Spanish word that means ...'to drag along the ground'. They were used to 'crush' rocks/ore in search for gold or silver. Probably built by miners at the turn of the century, the Panther Creek arrastra is one of the finest examples of a Spanish type arrastra and one of three found in the Wichitas. This particular grinder is a little difficult to find, but Charles article gives much information about it as well as the location (map included). Very interesting read. Lawton Constitution, Saturday July 13, page 1 -C. Or, you can always contact Charles at: ecebrook sbcglobal.net
btw....Lou Green has visited one of the arrastras in the Wichitas. Attached is a picture Luther sent back in spring of 2011. Gives a good idea what they look like although it is quite crude and do NOT believe it is the one Charles has pictured in his article.
Great article featuring Bill and Billie (Suggs) Penn. Titled: 'Bill and Billie: A Powerful Pair'. Talks of the years the pair have spent involved in the Lawton community. Billie was field representative for US Sen. Don Nickles for 18 years and Bills many years of singing barbershop and being key member of the award winning Chairman of the Chord quartet. Billie Marie (Suggs) was LHS class 1957 and Bill is from Walters. They will celebrate their 54th anniversary this September. Great read. Lawton Constitution, Monday July 8, front page and page 3-A. www .swoknews.com
Karon (Carpenter) Kylllingstad, '60, back home in Lawton after 2 weeks visiting with Karen (Kimball) Hutton, '60, in Ohio and Pittsburgh. Also Karens sister, Barbara (Kimball) Grundman and two of her children Allen Grundman and Susan Grundman. They are all LHS grads!
Era Faye (Hamm) Kurtz, '59 writes that she & hubby David, '59, are still in Wichita, Kansas and doing great!
Charles and Jackie Darling had super time on a recent trip to Alaska. As fires were raging in S. CA they were craving Alaskas cooler temps.
George Gill, '63, (my bro) in Sturgis, SD the past few days where he attended the annual Motorcycle rally! He's a 'Harley Hogger!'
Glenn Webb and wife Carole report "the time of their lives" in Athens and Ephesus. Glenn sent a great photo album. btw...Glenn is class '53 and was diagnosed recently with a benign brain tumor. Apparently he has had it for years and at least so far has not experienced any side-effects from the tumor.
July Anniversaries include...... '59 classmate Ed Coulson and wife Susan celebrated their 25th Anniversary by taking 22 members of their family to Disneyland! Sounds 'magical' to me. The Coulsons live in Phoenix. Major congrats guys!!!
More congratulations due Fred Burch, '52, and wife Claudette (Taylor), '55, of Lawton, as they celebrated their 60th anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at an event hosted by their daughter Fredda Steinberg in Houston.
Also, '59 classmate Ellouise (Haulcy) and hubby Ernest Paul Love celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception in Lawton hosted by their children and grandchildren.
Happy, Happy, August Anniversary to: Janey (Johnston) and Bill Scott - 49th; Babs (Yarmuk) and Dee Givens - 52nd; Georgia (Gill) and Bill Williams - 48th; George and Christine (Parr) Gill - 47th. Congratulations to us all....wonderful accomplishment!
And sing August Happy Birthday to: Sally Beth (Bassell) Wiseman; Bettie (Mowrey) Vail; Megan (Gill) Caudill; Tiffany Gill.
Appreciate the vintage picture of Doe Doe Park send by Nikki Baker. I have posted it on the blog, right hand side, scroll down. It joins another picture of Doe Doe.
Tom Burroughs writes that he has "fond memories" of many he reads about in the news and would love to visit [email, mail, or phone] with any LHS classmates. You can correspond with Tom at (406) 837-5594; saxman cyberport.net snail mail is: PO Box 536, Bigfork, MT 59911. Tom is looking forward to the next class '56 reunion and plans to be there!
John McKee, '54, hosted his annual 4th of July OU BBQ at his home in Santa Fe. Johns annual get together is for OU Sooners now living or visiting in Santa Fe. Some Lawton or former Lawton Sooners in attendance: Dee and Babs Givens; Bob and Karen Drewry; Suzie (Drewry) Battalia; Jack and Judy (Warkentin) Bryan.
Plans are finalized for class 1958 reunion September 20-21. Reservation and information forms are in the mail. If you need additional info, contact Kenneth Easton - kennetheeaston yahoo.com (580)353-6252 or (580)353-6253 fax.
Appreciate emails from: Loretta (Hartline); Wanda Gayle (Smith) Sunderland; Larry Joe Thompson; Betty Boyce; Mary (Harris) Thompson; Bob Drewry; Pat (Adair) Vowell;
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Mary Lou (Holt) Daniel passed on August 4 in Edmond. Mary Lou was LHS class 1943. Burial will be 11:00am on Friday August 9, in the Fort Sill East Cemetery. A Memorial Service at the Edmond church of Christ will follow at 2:30pm. http: matthewsfuneralhome.com
Patricia Ann (Mercer) Howeth Sanders, 80, of Edmond passed on July 12. Memorial service was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton on July 16. Pat attended Washington and Wilson grade schools, central, and was LHS class 1950. She is survived by a daughter and her family; a son and his family; a brother Earl Mercer; large extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: www .beckerfuneral.com
Helen (Jarvis) McReynolds, 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed on July 10. Services were in Des Moines on July 15 with burial in Lawton on July 17. Helen was LHS class 1947. She married William Claxon McReynolds in 1951, he preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and two daughters and their families. An extended and interesting obit and guest book at: www.whineryhuddleston.com
Randolph 'Randy' Bay Abbott, 63, Leavenworth, KS, passed on July 20. Randy was LHS class 1968. Services were July 24 in Leavenworth. He is survived by wife Joy; 3 daughters; extended family. Extended obit at: www.dodgeglobe.com Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those receiving treatment for illness.
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Happy Birthday Lawton. Doyce Grayson will be hawking 'refreshing adult beverages' every evening at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo starting Wednesday August 7 ~ at the L.O. Ranch. Regards to all........Georgia
Originally sent August 6/7
Some will be receiving the news for first time....this is a good start for you as this is a 'double' batch of the news. Hope you enjoy! Remember, previously sent news and photos are archived at the blog: www.thewolvernet.blogspot.com
Does anyone know the whereabouts of classmate Jim Sutton? Apparently he has moved.
And, anyone know where-a-bouts of Cheryl (Draganza) Dayton? Or, Pam Fincher. Pam was 'army brat' and may not have graduated? Friends are looking. Let me know if you have info. Thanks.
Reunion of classes '52 ~ '54 this past week-end was well attended and fun had by all! Re-cap and pictures SOON!
btw.....Don Williams, class '53, was in town for the reunion and Herb Jacobs used the opportunity to write a great article for his Sunday column - 'Where Are They Now'? - highlighting Dons abilities on the tennis and squash courts as well as his distinguished career after he graduated West Point. Very good read. Sunday Constitution, August 4, page 3-C.
Appreciate Mary (Bowman) Thigpen, '49, for keeping me in the loop....this from Mary.......
Peggy (Loud) Forster, '49, has her book in print!!! 'Letter Sounds to Help Parents Help Their Children' is available at: http: www.createspace.com It is also available through Amazon.com. Peggy wrote..."it has been quite a journey". She is living in a Senior complex in San Francisco.
Edward Charles Ellenbrooks' August article is most interesting - about the Panther Creek Arrastra. [excerpt].....Arrastras were first introduced into this country by the Spanish in the 1500's. Arrastra comes from a Spanish word that means ...'to drag along the ground'. They were used to 'crush' rocks/ore in search for gold or silver. Probably built by miners at the turn of the century, the Panther Creek arrastra is one of the finest examples of a Spanish type arrastra and one of three found in the Wichitas. This particular grinder is a little difficult to find, but Charles article gives much information about it as well as the location (map included). Very interesting read. Lawton Constitution, Saturday July 13, page 1 -C. Or, you can always contact Charles at: ecebrook sbcglobal.net
btw....Lou Green has visited one of the arrastras in the Wichitas. Attached is a picture Luther sent back in spring of 2011. Gives a good idea what they look like although it is quite crude and do NOT believe it is the one Charles has pictured in his article.
Great article featuring Bill and Billie (Suggs) Penn. Titled: 'Bill and Billie: A Powerful Pair'. Talks of the years the pair have spent involved in the Lawton community. Billie was field representative for US Sen. Don Nickles for 18 years and Bills many years of singing barbershop and being key member of the award winning Chairman of the Chord quartet. Billie Marie (Suggs) was LHS class 1957 and Bill is from Walters. They will celebrate their 54th anniversary this September. Great read. Lawton Constitution, Monday July 8, front page and page 3-A. www .swoknews.com
Karon (Carpenter) Kylllingstad, '60, back home in Lawton after 2 weeks visiting with Karen (Kimball) Hutton, '60, in Ohio and Pittsburgh. Also Karens sister, Barbara (Kimball) Grundman and two of her children Allen Grundman and Susan Grundman. They are all LHS grads!
Era Faye (Hamm) Kurtz, '59 writes that she & hubby David, '59, are still in Wichita, Kansas and doing great!
Charles and Jackie Darling had super time on a recent trip to Alaska. As fires were raging in S. CA they were craving Alaskas cooler temps.
George Gill, '63, (my bro) in Sturgis, SD the past few days where he attended the annual Motorcycle rally! He's a 'Harley Hogger!'
Glenn Webb and wife Carole report "the time of their lives" in Athens and Ephesus. Glenn sent a great photo album. btw...Glenn is class '53 and was diagnosed recently with a benign brain tumor. Apparently he has had it for years and at least so far has not experienced any side-effects from the tumor.
July Anniversaries include...... '59 classmate Ed Coulson and wife Susan celebrated their 25th Anniversary by taking 22 members of their family to Disneyland! Sounds 'magical' to me. The Coulsons live in Phoenix. Major congrats guys!!!
More congratulations due Fred Burch, '52, and wife Claudette (Taylor), '55, of Lawton, as they celebrated their 60th anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at an event hosted by their daughter Fredda Steinberg in Houston.
Also, '59 classmate Ellouise (Haulcy) and hubby Ernest Paul Love celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception in Lawton hosted by their children and grandchildren.
Happy, Happy, August Anniversary to: Janey (Johnston) and Bill Scott - 49th; Babs (Yarmuk) and Dee Givens - 52nd; Georgia (Gill) and Bill Williams - 48th; George and Christine (Parr) Gill - 47th. Congratulations to us all....wonderful accomplishment!
And sing August Happy Birthday to: Sally Beth (Bassell) Wiseman; Bettie (Mowrey) Vail; Megan (Gill) Caudill; Tiffany Gill.
Appreciate the vintage picture of Doe Doe Park send by Nikki Baker. I have posted it on the blog, right hand side, scroll down. It joins another picture of Doe Doe.
Tom Burroughs writes that he has "fond memories" of many he reads about in the news and would love to visit [email, mail, or phone] with any LHS classmates. You can correspond with Tom at (406) 837-5594; saxman cyberport.net snail mail is: PO Box 536, Bigfork, MT 59911. Tom is looking forward to the next class '56 reunion and plans to be there!
John McKee, '54, hosted his annual 4th of July OU BBQ at his home in Santa Fe. Johns annual get together is for OU Sooners now living or visiting in Santa Fe. Some Lawton or former Lawton Sooners in attendance: Dee and Babs Givens; Bob and Karen Drewry; Suzie (Drewry) Battalia; Jack and Judy (Warkentin) Bryan.
Plans are finalized for class 1958 reunion September 20-21. Reservation and information forms are in the mail. If you need additional info, contact Kenneth Easton - kennetheeaston yahoo.com (580)353-6252 or (580)353-6253 fax.
Appreciate emails from: Loretta (Hartline); Wanda Gayle (Smith) Sunderland; Larry Joe Thompson; Betty Boyce; Mary (Harris) Thompson; Bob Drewry; Pat (Adair) Vowell;
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Mary Lou (Holt) Daniel passed on August 4 in Edmond. Mary Lou was LHS class 1943. Burial will be 11:00am on Friday August 9, in the Fort Sill East Cemetery. A Memorial Service at the Edmond church of Christ will follow at 2:30pm. http: matthewsfuneralhome.com
Patricia Ann (Mercer) Howeth Sanders, 80, of Edmond passed on July 12. Memorial service was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton on July 16. Pat attended Washington and Wilson grade schools, central, and was LHS class 1950. She is survived by a daughter and her family; a son and his family; a brother Earl Mercer; large extended family. Extended obit and guest book at: www .beckerfuneral.com
Helen (Jarvis) McReynolds, 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed on July 10. Services were in Des Moines on July 15 with burial in Lawton on July 17. Helen was LHS class 1947. She married William Claxon McReynolds in 1951, he preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and two daughters and their families. An extended and interesting obit and guest book at: www.whineryhuddleston.com
Randolph 'Randy' Bay Abbott, 63, Leavenworth, KS, passed on July 20. Randy was LHS class 1968. Services were July 24 in Leavenworth. He is survived by wife Joy; 3 daughters; extended family. Extended obit at: www.dodgeglobe.com Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those receiving treatment for illness.
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Happy Birthday Lawton. Doyce Grayson will be hawking 'refreshing adult beverages' every evening at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo starting Wednesday August 7 ~ at the L.O. Ranch. Regards to all........Georgia
Sunday, July 14, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent July 13/14
Please note: I continue to have computer issues. It has made for difficulties in getting the news out. You should check the blog from time to time to see if you missed any 'news'. And, due to difficulities, there is a LOT of news and some is little older. www.thewolvernet.blogspot.com/
btw....ALL the details about the upcoming August 2-3 reunion of '52- '53- '54 classes, is posted on the blog. Deadline is coming up quick - July 15.
Numerous responses about the terrible [May] storms in Oklahoma.............
"LHS grad Charles Woodward, probably '60 or '61, has a daughter, Karen Maranelli, who is the teacher injured so badly in the first Moore tornado. She was covering some of her students, and I believe something fell on her. She is doing pretty well.. and should be discharged from the hospital soon, if not already. My brother lives in Moore also (Bill Stark, LHS 66, I think), and was at work at Tinker. However, his wife, Linda (Pierson) Stark, also an LHS grad, was at home in Moore, in their shelter in the floor of the garage.
I remember being at a Latin Club convention or something like that in Norman, and we were outside of the building on a break, and watched a tornado coming our way. It veered off, I guess, since it didn't come any further toward us. Like the crazy teenagers that we were, we just stood there and watched it. I wonder if anyone else remembers this?" Elaine Stark Paine, '58"We live just south of 19th street in Moore (one mile South on SW 169th). 19th street looks like the devastation in Vietnam after the B52 bombing."
Robert Winstead
Correction: Jan (Mitchell) Irwin lives in her own home. Daughters is just short distance from her & it is daughters home that was destroyed in the tornado.
Correction: Jan (Mitchell) Irwin lives in her own home. Daughters is just short distance from her & it is daughters home that was destroyed in the tornado.
John Waller also lives very close to where the tornado hit. Fortunately no damage and he wasn't even in the state/country! He was in Paris.....that's France, not Texas!
John also posted this recollection about previous news item....
"It was good to see a story about Fred Burch. I didn't know about his baseball prowess. For the past several years we've seen Fred and his bride (my LHS classmate, Claudette), at the annual, premier social event of Cotton County. That event is a calf fry. (I was required to explain to our fifty-one year old daughter that they don't fry the entire calf � just carefully selected parts.)"
Possibly gonna have the most fun this summer award goes to...Lewis Chandler who emails........
"Summer plans begin this weekend [June 22nd] trip to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals and play golf each day. Home for two days and then off to the North Rim of The Grand Canyon. Will tent camp. Will then travel up to Glacier Natl. Park and just fly fish and camp along the way.
In late July will be off to Madrid for 6 days, then take a train to Paris for 6 days, on to Rome via train for 3 days, then home. Excited to say the least."
I'd say!
'59 grad Larry Watson writes that he is still working in DC area but hopes to be in Charleston, SC this summer to visit with his daughter and her family.
Salas's Restaurant proved to be a chance meeting place for LHS grads. Jerry Phelps, '57 and wife Gwen (Wood), '59, along with Doyce Grayson, '56 and Perry Brown, '57. My Bill & I joined in conversation that covered many topics!!!
LHS Golden Wolverine Juanita (Bowman) Perkins who celebrated her 102 bday in April was recently honored as a 50 year member in the [local] League of Women Voters. Juanita is the nicest, perkiest little lady. Her mind is sharp as a tack, only trouble she has is with her legs. She lives at a local retirement center and you'd never think she was a day over 75. Sweet person.
'96 classmate Rep. TW Shannon - who is currently Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives - was member of a panel that was featured and interviewed by Sean Hannity (FOX) on Friday evening - June 21.
Former LHS and Cameron football standout - Keith Lavender - was subject of Herb Jacobs column on Sunday. (June 23, pg 7-C). Keith - who should be class '62-'63? - was "always known as one of the toughest players pound-for-pound". Herb's weekly 'Where Are They Now?' discusses how Lavender ended up in Lawton after growing up in Wichita Falls. Good read!
LHS grads Keith Jackson and wife Alex (Roth) recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Lifelong Lawtonians, Keith is a businessman and currently serving on the Lawton City Council. Alex has helped in the family businesses and raising 3 children. Major congrats guys!
More Happy June Birthdays.......Jack Rhodes, '59; Dorothy (Dawson) DeMoro, '52; Ruth Ann Williams-Reeder, '52. And VERY SPECIAL Birthday Wishes to Ed Cagle who will be 90 years young on July 22. Ed is LHS class 1941. All the best Ed!
btw....Dorothy and Ruth Ann were born one day apart (June 7 and 8), same doctor, same nurse....Ruth Ann called Dorothy to wish her happy bday & to tell her she was going through an old box of Blue Bird and Camp Fire clippings and other precious memories of their childhood!
Appreciate emails from classmates: Stella (Price) Naifeh; Larry Ray; Jan (Rice) Grogan; Kay (Kimball) Scott; Bettie (Mowry) Vail; Chuck Holcomb; Wayne Kniffin.
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Bruce Knowles emails that he and wife Shirley have been in CA [June] visiting kids/grandkids and had opportunity to visit with '62 grad Steve Thomas. Steve has been receiving proton treatment for a brain tumor. Bruce says he "looks good, appears 100%" and is happy chemo treatments have not been too harsh.
Had contact from Tom Burroughs, class 1956. He wrote that he lost his wife of 48 years last November. A difficult time. Tom is still in Bigfork, MT.
A snail mail from Glenda (Doan) Stanton informs that she is "through with radiation and trying to get back to normal."
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Since last news, sadly, numerous losses among our classmates:
Yvonne Coombs, '56 emailed on July 8th that Larry Hargett has passed. No details. Larry was class 1956.
Jerry W. Pursley, 73, of Waco, TX passed on June 26 after long bout with cancer. Jerry was LHS class 1957.
Services were July 9 in Lawton. Jerry is survived by a son and daughter and their families; a sister; large extended family.
Very nice obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
Monta (Sanders) Burt, 101, of Lawton, passed on July 3. Monta is LHS grad but I am unsure of the year. Graveside service was July 9th. Monta is survived by son R.A. Burt and family; daughter Janet (Burt) Terry and family; daughter Jo (Burt) Cook; a daughter Wanda is deceased. Also surviving is Montas best friend for 88 years - Juanita (Bowman) Perkins.
Extended obit and guestbook at: www.beckerfuneral.com
Zelma Mae (Wilson) Vaughan, 80, of Fletcher, passed on May 27. Services were May 30. She was LHS class 1951. She is survived by her husband John D. (Don); a son and his family; extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
Clente Bevitori, 75, of Altamonte Springs, FL, passed on June 6 following heart surgery. Services were June 11. Clint was LHS Class 1957. He is survived by his wife Mary; 2 children; 5 grandchildren. He worked as a benefits consultant for Univers Workplace Solutions in Altamonte Springs.
Hopefully this link will work:
Bill Anderson passed on June 21 in Trinity, TX. Services were in Huntsville, TX. Bill was LHS class 1957. Bill is survived by wife Barbara (Kemp); 4 sons and their families; 9 grandchildren. Also a sister Ruby (Anderson) Kirkes, sister Ardela (Anderson) Schmidt; a sister Wanda (Anderson) Varline is deceased.
Jesse James Harper, 82, of Lawton passed on June 5. Services were June 11. Jesse was born in Lawton and grew up here. He should have been an LHS grad but I do not know the year. He is survived by wife Helen; 2 daughters and families; large extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
G. Russell John, 82, of Lawton, passed on June 30 after long fight with cancer. Russell was LHS class 1948. Services were July 3. Russell is survived by his wife Bennie (Wilson); 2 sons and their families; large extended family including a brother Ramon John.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
By chance I caught an obit in the Oklahoman: Benjamin T. Lampkin, Jr., 84, of OKCity. He passed on July 6. He was LHS class 1945. Memorial service on July 11. He is survived by wife Toni; 6 daughters and their families; a brother Charles. Career in the military but outstanding career in law.
Extended obit at: www.smithandkernke.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those undergoing treatment for illness.
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Summer is here! Stay cool! Georgia
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
REUNION - Classes 1954, 1953, 1952, et al
So much info, decided to post here. gjw
Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3, 2013
Place: Lawton, during the week of Lawton’s Birthday
Friday, August 2: Ramon John’s
Saturday, August 3: New Atrium at the old LHS
Cost: $50 per person
Deadline for reservations for the reunion - July 15, 2013
Deadline for hotel reservations - July 18, 2013
Special note: Whether you will be coming or not, you are invited to send a note to your classmates that we can share at the reunion! Just e-mail it to edharp@swbell.net
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OUT TO AND MAIL TO:
MARCILLE (BURNS) COVEY
709 NW 36TH STREET
LAWTON, OK 73505
580-355-0708
marccvy@sbcglobal.net
CLASS OF 1953 - SEND RESERVATIONS TO: (ON OR BEFORE JULY 15)
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OUT TO AND MAIL TO:
RICHARD HOPPER
23336 ST. HWY 58
LAWTON, OK 73507
580-529-2158 (CELL)
grasshopper@mptelco.com
CLASS OF 1954 - AND CLASSMATES FROM OTHER YEARS
SEND RESERVATIONS TO: (ON OR BEFORE JULY 15)
PLEASE MAKE CHECK OUT TO AND MAIL TO:
JANETTE HANES
6 DULZURA LANE
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR 71909
602-881-1823 (CELL
jhanes@stellar.net
With your reservation please include the names of those attending (including maiden names), your address, phone number, e-mail address, and which class you were in.
Friday, August 2 - Ramon John’s
Address - 1902 SE Bishop Road, Lawton, OK 73501. Map is attached
Time - 6:30 PM
Food - Catered by Salas
Dress - Casual, (very casual)
FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM THEIR PARKED CAR TO WHERE THE TABLES WILL BE SET UP, RAMON WILL HAVE A GOLF CART AND DRIVER TO HELP YOU
Volunteers
Saturday, August 3, - New Atrium - Old LHS
Address - Still 9th and C. Entrance to the Atrium is on the West or 9th Street side.
Time - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tour of old LHS - Starting around 3:30 PM - See the renovation, the restoration, the archive room with memorabilia, and the decorated lockers! - It is great to see and will bring back a lot of memories!
Food - Catered by Salas's - Will be finger food, not a sit down dinner.. Water and cold drinks will be provided. A bar with beer and wine will be available - tickets will be sold for the beer and wine
Food will be available from about 5:30 to 7:00
Dress - Western/casual (Since this is the week of Lawton's birthday, I thought Western/casual would be appropriate)
FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE DRIVE TO ENTRANCE OF THE ATRIUM AND YOUR CAR WILL BE PARKED FOR YOU
Hotel Reservations - Deadline: July 18, 2013
APACHE CASINO HOTEL
2315 EAST GORE BLVD
855-248-5905 OR 580-248-5905 OR
apachecasinohotel.com
RESERVATION CODE - G138LHS
$89 PLUS TAX PER NIGHT
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
2610 NW CACHE ROAD
580-355-8200
RESERVATION CODE - LHS Class '54 Reunion
$89 PLUS TAX PERE NIGHT
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES MARRIOTT
201 SE 7TH STREET
580-248-5500
RESERVATION CODE - Class of 1954 Reunion
$89 PLUS TAX PER NIGHT - STANDARD KING AND STANDARD DOUBLE
$92 PLUS TAX PER NIGHT - KING SUITE AND DOUBLE SUITE
A generous donation has been sent by Woody Wolverton. If there are others who would like to make a donation towards the cost of the reunion, please send to:
Richard Hopper
23336 State Hwy 58
Lawton, Oklahoma 73507
If there are funds left, the funds will be donated to: LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND
A special Thanks to Ronald and Helen Ramming, Jane (Taylor) Green, Louise (Blackwelder)and Peggy (Elledge) Long for the footwork done for me in Lawton
OTHER CLASSES ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO JOIN US.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent June 7-8
Several have asked about classmates that might have been affected. As of this writing the only one I have knowledge of is Jan (Mitchell) Irwin, class '55. She lived with her daughter and grandson. They are all OK, but lost everything. I know there are probably others who were directly affected and others close to the storm but not in the direct path.
Although retired, Dr. P.R. Ramey, '63, went to Norman Regional Hosp to help.
PS Sadly, more tornados in El Reno and OKC areas with loss of life and damage on May 31. This storm (tornado) has been recorded as the widest in history.
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'59 classmate Joan (Lee) Houghton and hubby Jerry are off on a flight to Hawaii where they will board ship to cruise the Islands! All in celebration of their 55th anniversary! Major congrats....Aloha and bon voyage guys!
I had a lovely phone visit with Susan (Hankins) Ellington, '57, who was in the home town over the Memorial Day week-end. She joined numerous family (cousins and others) who got together for a mini (many)-reunion and some family genealogy work. She said good to be back in Lawton even if briefly and after a wonderful visit she was headed home (Las Cruces, NM) with daughter doing the driving.
Another good read from Herb Jacobs - Lawton Constitution, May 26, page 3-C. 1963 classmate Scotty Long, home for his 50th reunion, recalled memories of ball games gone by. Long was a starter on three State Championship teams in the 1962 calendar year. As a Senior ('63), he was Boomer Conference Lineman of the Year and the baseball Player of the Year. He made All-State in both sports. As I said, good read with lot of familiar names.
Also, Herbs column of Sunday June 2 - page 3-C, features 1952 classmate Fred Burch and his baseball expertise. Fred is one of only 25 Wolverines who have earned selection to the All-State baseball team. Burch was a catcher and 3 year letterman for Coach Paul Wilson. Good read.
(See pix - shows Fred today, holding a picture of himself in uniform taken in 1952.)
Tommy (Boudreaux) Hobbs and hubby Ray, both class 1952, are planning to be 'home' for the August reunion. They are living in CA and hope after making the long trip other '52 classmates will be at the reunion as well. August 2-3-4. Contact Janette (Hanes).
jhanes@stellar.net
A few days ago I was in traffic. A beautiful late model, metallic red Cadillac was in front of me and the licence plate read: [LHS4EVR]
Sing Happy June Birthday to: Mike Gill, '71; Barbara (Patton) James, '57; Bill Williams, '52; Janey (Johnston) Scott, '59; Babs (Yarmuk) Givens, '59; Bussie Wyatt, '58;
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Karl W. Aurell, Jr., 82, of Lawton, passed on May 15. Services were May 17. Karl was LHS class 1948.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
A few days ago I was in traffic. A beautiful late model, metallic red Cadillac was in front of me and the licence plate read: [LHS4EVR]
Sing Happy June Birthday to: Mike Gill, '71; Barbara (Patton) James, '57; Bill Williams, '52; Janey (Johnston) Scott, '59; Babs (Yarmuk) Givens, '59; Bussie Wyatt, '58;
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Karl W. Aurell, Jr., 82, of Lawton, passed on May 15. Services were May 17. Karl was LHS class 1948.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
Former LHS teacher Bob J. Roundtree, 87, of Chandler, AZ, passed on May 20. Services were in Lawton on May 25 with burial near Sulphur, OK. Mr. Roundtree was in the LPS system many years and taught at LHS several years beginning in 1957.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
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Regards to all.....Georgia
Friday, May 31, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent May 14-15
I have had several emails returned saying 'blocked' or some kind of spam blocker program. I do send in bulk and it will usually be blocked by any such program. Just wanted you to know in case you miss the 'news'. Afraid you won't get this either! sigh!
And, once again computer working against me. Would suggest any email sent to me go to both address (one above + the gvinenews@sbcglobal.net) If you have replied or sent anything to me at gvine since May 8...please resend to jorjaw email. Thanks. Does Bill Gates make house calls!?
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A recent visit to Burgess Grill found several other LHS grads munching away. Among them Buddy Braddy, '54; Alvin Winham and wife Mary Lynn (Marler) - both '55 grads.
Had opportunity to visit with Mary Lynn after we all left Burgess and met again by chance at Johnsons Bakery to further our calorie intake!
Marys mother was Marie (Maupin) and she graduated LHS in 1928. She worked at the Wichita Mtns wildlife refuge and Marys dad - Wilbur Marler - worked as a lifeguard at Medicine Park swimming pool. Mary said Mary Grundy - who later was principal at Washington School and taught 7th grade American history at Central - - ran a hamburger stand at Medicine Park. Isn't that interesting!
Aside...my Bills mom - Helen - used to stop by Washington School to pick Miss Grundy up and they would head to Lake Lawtonka and fish till dark.
Speaking of Johnsons Bakery....had this note from Paul Soper....... "Thank you so much for the Happy Birthday wish! I had a wonderful Birthday Party including a white birthday cake from Johnson's! They have made my birthday cake for 68 years. Always just as good as the last!"
I told Paul, Johnsons still our family fav as well!
The class 1968 has CANCELLED their 45th reunion set for September 20-21. Saving their energies for their 50th. May possibly be an informal gathering this fall? If any questions call Eddie Hamra (580) 353-5800.
Class of '54 will be joined by class 1953 and 1952 - August 2-3-4. Janette (Hanes), '54, lives out of state and if anyone in Lawton from one of these classes could/would help her in getting this together she would greatly appreciate it. jhanes@stellar.net
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John Roger Wyant, DVM, 75, of Piedmont, OK, passed on May 8 following complications of a stroke suffered some years back. Roger was LHS class 1956.
He is survived by wife Lucia; 3 sons and familys; 5 daughters and family; numerous grandchildren; brothers Mike Wyant and Phil Wyant - both LHS grads. Large extended family.
A Memorial Service will be held in Ok City, 3:00pm, Friday May 18 at Southwest Baptist church, 1300 SW 54th.
Also, later same day, a service in Lawton Friday evening at the Lawton Country Club. 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm. The family hopes classmates and friends will be able to join them in remembering Roger.
Arrangements by Demuth Funeral Home and Cremation Society - OKC.
Geraldine 'Gerri' Hair, 86, has passed. Gerri was LHS class 1938. She had a long and successful as well as interesting business career. At one time she was administrative assistant to the special assistant to Pres. Lyndon Johnson. Arrangements are being handled by Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral and no details as to a service at this time. Ritter Gray (as of this writing) has not posted anything on their web site. Extended obit in Sunday Constitution, (May 12 - pg 7-A). www.grayfuneral.com
Dorotha Lou (Sullivan) Brister, 84, of Lawton, passed on May 9. Dorotha was LHS class 1946. She is survived by a daughter; a grand daughter; extended family. She was preceded in death by husband Joe William Pete Brister in 1989. Services were May 13.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
Joseph M. Bolt, 78, of Amarillo, TX passed on May 6. Services were May 9. Joe is husband of our '59 classmate Sharron (Cummings). Joe is survived by Sharron; 3 daughters and spouses; a brother; numerous grand and great-grand children.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
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Regards to all...........Georgia
Congratulations LHS Class of 2013.
Originally sent May 14-15
I have had several emails returned saying 'blocked' or some kind of spam blocker program. I do send in bulk and it will usually be blocked by any such program. Just wanted you to know in case you miss the 'news'. Afraid you won't get this either! sigh!
And, once again computer working against me. Would suggest any email sent to me go to both address (one above + the gvinenews@sbcglobal.net) If you have replied or sent anything to me at gvine since May 8...please resend to jorjaw email. Thanks. Does Bill Gates make house calls!?
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A recent visit to Burgess Grill found several other LHS grads munching away. Among them Buddy Braddy, '54; Alvin Winham and wife Mary Lynn (Marler) - both '55 grads.
Had opportunity to visit with Mary Lynn after we all left Burgess and met again by chance at Johnsons Bakery to further our calorie intake!
Marys mother was Marie (Maupin) and she graduated LHS in 1928. She worked at the Wichita Mtns wildlife refuge and Marys dad - Wilbur Marler - worked as a lifeguard at Medicine Park swimming pool. Mary said Mary Grundy - who later was principal at Washington School and taught 7th grade American history at Central - - ran a hamburger stand at Medicine Park. Isn't that interesting!
Aside...my Bills mom - Helen - used to stop by Washington School to pick Miss Grundy up and they would head to Lake Lawtonka and fish till dark.
Speaking of Johnsons Bakery....had this note from Paul Soper....... "Thank you so much for the Happy Birthday wish! I had a wonderful Birthday Party including a white birthday cake from Johnson's! They have made my birthday cake for 68 years. Always just as good as the last!"
I told Paul, Johnsons still our family fav as well!
The class 1968 has CANCELLED their 45th reunion set for September 20-21. Saving their energies for their 50th. May possibly be an informal gathering this fall? If any questions call Eddie Hamra (580) 353-5800.
Class of '54 will be joined by class 1953 and 1952 - August 2-3-4. Janette (Hanes), '54, lives out of state and if anyone in Lawton from one of these classes could/would help her in getting this together she would greatly appreciate it. jhanes@stellar.net
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John Roger Wyant, DVM, 75, of Piedmont, OK, passed on May 8 following complications of a stroke suffered some years back. Roger was LHS class 1956.
He is survived by wife Lucia; 3 sons and familys; 5 daughters and family; numerous grandchildren; brothers Mike Wyant and Phil Wyant - both LHS grads. Large extended family.
A Memorial Service will be held in Ok City, 3:00pm, Friday May 18 at Southwest Baptist church, 1300 SW 54th.
Also, later same day, a service in Lawton Friday evening at the Lawton Country Club. 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm. The family hopes classmates and friends will be able to join them in remembering Roger.
Arrangements by Demuth Funeral Home and Cremation Society - OKC.
Geraldine 'Gerri' Hair, 86, has passed. Gerri was LHS class 1938. She had a long and successful as well as interesting business career. At one time she was administrative assistant to the special assistant to Pres. Lyndon Johnson. Arrangements are being handled by Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral and no details as to a service at this time. Ritter Gray (as of this writing) has not posted anything on their web site. Extended obit in Sunday Constitution, (May 12 - pg 7-A). www.grayfuneral.com
Dorotha Lou (Sullivan) Brister, 84, of Lawton, passed on May 9. Dorotha was LHS class 1946. She is survived by a daughter; a grand daughter; extended family. She was preceded in death by husband Joe William Pete Brister in 1989. Services were May 13.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
Joseph M. Bolt, 78, of Amarillo, TX passed on May 6. Services were May 9. Joe is husband of our '59 classmate Sharron (Cummings). Joe is survived by Sharron; 3 daughters and spouses; a brother; numerous grand and great-grand children.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
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Regards to all...........Georgia
Congratulations LHS Class of 2013.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
......LHS News......
Originally sent May 6-7
Appreciate LaSandra (Ward), '57, giving me a heads-up that the author was a LHS classmate.
'59 classmate Jovita (Reinwand) Weeks is in process of moving to N. California - Napa area. She was wondering if any other Wolverines in that area? If so, she hopes she can say 'hi'.
Midshipman 2nd Class Alan Thompson - OU Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - is first person to receive
the Capt. Robert J. Kelsey Leadership Award in a ceremony on the OU campus. Thompson is a native of Katy, TX. The scholarship program was established by the Charles Kelsey family [Lawton] in honor of their son Capt. Robert 'Bob' Kelsey who passed in 1992 after a long battle with cancer. Bobby Joe - as he was called - was LHS class 1963.
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Class 1963 - 50th reunion coming up fast on May 17-18. Contact Janet (Burt) Terry at (580) 529-3208 or email
Class 1954 and some of 1953 plus any others who have interest! August 2-3-4, 2013. Contact '54 grad Janette (Hanes) for details or info:
BUSY week-end in September....3 reunions set:
Class 1973 will have a reunion this September 20-21. For details/questions contact Connie (Conway) Martinez (580) 574-6601; email:
Class of 1968
And, class 1958 will also be having their 55th reunion same week-end - September 20-21. For information/details contact IvaLou Gilliam at:
The Apache Casino Hotel (2315 East Gore) will be the hdqrts for the reunion and site of the Friday night event. Special rates are available but limited. Contact one of the above for details.
Reunion info is posted on the WolverNet blog: <
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More April Happy Birthdays to classmates: Monta (Sanders) Burt...101 years old! And her best friend and same year classmate Juanita (Bowman) Perkins just turned 102. Wow. Really golden Wolverines!
Also, Emmet Meraz, Jr. 90 years young.
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Doyce Grayson, '57, is better after hospital stay and treatment due to diabetes. Hang in there Doyce.....reunions coming up!
Dee (Vanderpool) Glass, '52, continues treatment for cancer.
Herman Wainscott, '54, also fighting cancer.
Imogene Bridges broke a finger. It hasn't been fun, but shes on road to mend!
Our prayers are with all who are taking treatment or resolving other health issues.
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James Via, 81, of Lawton, passed on April 26. James was LHS class 1951. James is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ida (Conner); 3 daughters and their spouse; a son; numerous grand and great grand children.
Services were April 30 in Lawton.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com
Jim Botkin of Norman passed on April 22 after an extended illness. Jim was LHS class 1964. He was preceded in death by his wife Marne (Harveland). He is survived by 2 daughters and a son.
Extended obit can be read on the Norman Transcript obit page.
http://normantranscript.com/obituaries/x63040001/Jim-Botkin
Paul Edwin Swanson, 79, of Weatherford, OK, passed April 29 at a Springfield, MO care center. Paul was LHS class 1953. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years Pat (Harned) and one granddaughter. Services were held May 3.
Extended obit and guest book at: http://lockstonefuneralhome.com/obituarydetails.aspx?did=5195ef57-824e-4bca-8143-e49d8dd39037
John Edward Lansden ll, 44, of McKinney,TX, passed on April 29. John is the son of '59 classmate John Lansden Sr. and his wife Karen Ann (Blankenship). He is survived by his parents; 3 sons; an uncle Joe Lansden and wife Vonda (Pipes); an aunt Gwen Vandiver. A memorial service was held May 4 in McKinney.
Extended obit: http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/component/tjmremembrancenter/john-lansden-ii-48423
Our sympathies and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.
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Possibly see some of you at one of the reunions. Regards to all........Georgia
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