Class of 1973 Message Page Schuyler R-1 High School Lancaster MO Class of 73

7-3-08: Let me know how the reunion went. tell everyone hi! and take lots of pictures. Here's photo of John & me from couple of weeks ago at his family reunion. and our big news - our daughter just told us to expect another grandbaby in Feb 09. That will make 3.

2-19-08: I enjoyed looking over your site on the Schuyler R-1 Class of '73. It was

12-21-2007:

Gaye Green Hook passed away in April, 2007 . I received an email from her sister Becky telling me that Gaye passed away due to heart failure. She was preceded in death by her mother in June, 2005.

12-20-07

Don't know if you keep up with the local news in Lancaster but I saw in the paper that Mr. Forsythe passed away at the beginning of Dec.

He was my favorite teacher. http://memphisdemocrat.com/2007/obituaries/071213_forsythe.shtml

He was an amazing man as can be seen in his obituary.

Hannah

10-27-2003 Martin just called this morning. Rocke's dad passed away on Friday night. Martin
just found out about it yesterday (probably at church). He has called Jamasa at
Lancaster Flowers and ordered a sunflower plant for the funeral and Rocke to take
home. I thanked him for taking care of it. Martin is still sick with sinus/cold.

I'm going to send Rocke a sympathy card and also Jeb (his brother). Jeb and Becky
Weaver are good friends of Lyndell and I. Becky went to school with Lyndell.

I hope everything is going well with your family. Lexie has to have a CT scan on
Friday for her right hip joint. Please say a pray for her that everything is ok.

Talk you to later.

Marsha

7-17-03: Dear Marsha: Thank you for the video. Thanks to Lexie also for helping. Joyce, Kacey, Josh and I watched it when it came. We really enjoyed it. The kids enjoyed matching the voices and personalities with the faces and names they had already seen and heard. Josh liked Donnell! - Kerry

7-12-03 Kerry, Not all of the graduating class of 73 went to all 12 years at Lancaster, remember us from Downing had to attend Lancaster beginning in 7th grade, so a monument with that on it would be inaccurate. Cindy Whitlock

Kerry Wilson wrote: Dear Class of 1973, Schuyler R-1 High School have added another feature to the Web Site: The Senior Spotlights from the School Newspaper Special Edition, April 13, 1973. Marsha collected aprox $170 in donations at the last reunion. The money will be deposited in the Lancaster Bank, to be used for our next reunion, and possibly for a plaque on the monument at the old school. Charlie Beeler, owner of the old school building is erecting a monument to the old building which will be palced in front of the gym. The monument will include the "1908" that was above the entrance to the building. Marsha suggests that we donate money from our funds, and have a plaque prepared to read:"Donated by the Class of 1973, the last class to attend all 12 years in this building."Please let us know if you are interest in placing this plaque.Thank you,Kerry Wilson

7-11-03: Hi Kerry! Hey ...wonderful evening tonight. Just got back from a walk and checking email. Thanks for those great pictures on the 73 web site! It makes me so proud to be in your class! I just got done reading some of the class wills and
such...so funny. The reunion was so much fun. I wrote Marsha that I would like a video of everyone. Also you and her should delegate some of the work to others.....I would be glad to do anything or help with anything you need help with. Just let me
know! Gotta go but will keep in touch. Take care and thanks for the 2003 reunion pictures.... they are a HOOT! Renee

7-10-03: Thanks again for all the hard work you put in to this gathering. You did a great job!!! I truely do not think that things would have gone so well if it hadn't been for all your hard work. Donna

7-10-03: Hi Kerry, It was good seeing you and your wife also. Thanks for all the hard work you have done for our class reunions. It is nice to have some one take charge and have and interest in getting everyone together. Thanks!!! Theresa

7-10-03: re: Good to see you at the reunion. Kerry, Thanks for the photos, we appreciate all you've done (etc,etc) David & Sheree

7-2-03: (RE: Our 25th Anniversary) Kerry, Good pics, really enjoyed them. Sorry I couldn't have been there in person to enjoy it all. But with the phone calls, pictures, etc. it was next best. And, oh yes, the cake was delish! Thanks! Dad

6-30-03: re: Beth Chapman Speech: Kerry, Thanks for sharing that with me. I couldn't agree more! See you Saturday, Bob

6-11-03: Kerry, I really enjoyed visiting with you on the phone yesterday and appreciate your efforts in helping to make our upcoming class reunion a success. I am certain that you are a very busy man and the time you have spent making telephone call, sending e-mails, and putting together a special web site has been a real sacrifice on your part.I have already checked out your church web site. Praise God for the ministry of Cross Point Church (www.cross-point.net)! How blessed you are to be a part of such a wonderful, growing church family.Could you tell me more about the "Breakfast Club" that meets on Sunday morning? It sounds like something our church might be interested in. By the way. you can check out our church web site at www.pbckansascity.org.Our church is much smaller, but you might find something of interest there nonetheless. I look forward to visiting with you further about your family and church at the reunion. In Christ, Bob Welsh (Editors note: Photos of Bob Welsh and his family arep posted on the Photo Page.)

6-11-03: Kerry, Thanks for the update. I really hate to miss this. It sounds like you all will have a great time visiting. I was impressed with the resumes - but then everyone always said the Class of 73 would go far! Unfortunately, John & I will not be able to join you but look forward to viewing the pictures on the web later. I will actually be in Turkey on Government business while you all are enjoying the party. It's been a busy summer already with trips to Paris and another to Spain on business. Then our trip in Aug/Sep to the States for Rick's 50th Birthday party. (Can the rest of us be far behind!) We will be in states 3 weeks visiting with my mother & Rick in Gorin, Mo; our eldest daughter, Heather & Rick's daughter Brandi in Indianapolis; and our youngest daughter Rachel, son-in-law Rob, and GRANDSON Matthew in Fort Campbell, KY. Rob is carrying on our family tradition of service to our country and we couldn't be prouder of him. Please share this and my best wishes to all. Hannah

6-11-03: Kerry---Thanks for the update last night. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. See you there-----Mark Kerby

6-10-03: I couln't reach Mark Kerby, and I found out that he had moved from La Grange, KY to Louisville. I contacted his mother in Lancaster. She had read the press releases in the Lancaster Excelsior and forwarded them to Mark. Mark was already planning to come to the reunion. Thank you - Lancaster Excelsior! Anyway, I called Mark, and confirmed that he is coming. I emailed Marsha, to let her know to reserve for Mark. I have already emialed the information to him, and I'm mailing mark the written invitation tomorrow. -klw

6-10-03: I spoke with Bob Welsh. He and his wife Chris are planning to attend the reunion. They are living in the Kansas City area, and Bob is the pastor of Providence Baptist Church. This church was originally founded over 140 years ago by Jesse and Frank James father. Jesse and Frank were members of PBC at one time. Even with this interesting history, Bob reports that the church is alive and growing! -klw

6-9-03: Fern Kay Brewer Rickelman is mailing her reservation to Marsha today. She is working as a dental assistant in Memphis for Dr Harlo Donaldson. Richard is a farmer. They have 2 daughters. Jessica, 22 is a nursing student, and Amanda 19, is a Dentistry student. Both attend The University of Iowa. Fern and her husband live in Pulaski, IA. -klw

6-10-03: Kerry, Thank you for working so hard on this! I did talk to Donnell this weekend and he is planning on attending. I'm glad that Bill Camden is coming. I also had spoke with Patty Middleton Roberts and she said that she has twin grand babies that are only two weeks old and they are still in the hospital. They were pretty small. She said that she spends all her extra time going to Des Moines to see them. I will try to get in touch with some of these others. Thanks again, Donna

6-10-03: Good morning Kerry, I talked to mom last night and she gave me Corky's cell phone number. Also, I will e-mail photos and a short message next week. It was great to talk to you last night. Thanks, Annette

6-9-03: I spoke with Sheryl Fabyanic. She has a work conflict on 7-5-03, and will not be able to attend the dinner. She will however, "drop by" after work and visit with us. -klw

6-9-03: (From Rick and Betty Jo Purvis) Yes we moved and yes we're coming to the class reunion.

6-9-2003: I spoke with Gaye Green Hook. Gaye and her husband Alvin recently moved to Springfield, MO., where he pastors a church. Their oldest daughter, Karen age 25 has graduated from college, and is working on a M.B.A. Leslie age 22, will soon graduate from college with a BS in Nursing. Julie, age 21, is married, and has one son, Devon, age 3. Julie who is a Registered Nurse, is also expecting Gaye's second grandchild on June 29th. Gaye has set time aside to be with Julie that week, and will not be able to attend the Reunion. Gaye sends her greetings and best wishes to the Class of '73, and plans to view the web site for photos from the reunion. Gaye is going to email photos of the new grand baby so I can share them at the reunion. -klw

6-9-2003: I spoke with Annette Tallman West. Annette is a Program Director for a Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Newton,. Iowa. Her husband Jim is a banker. Her daughter Martha is a college student. Annette's other daughter Angela is getting married August 2, 2003. Angela's batchelorette party is July 5, 2003, so unfortunately, Annette will not be able to attend the Reunion that same night. She sends her regrets, and hopes we have a successful reunion. Annette is going to email photos of the family to be shared at the reunion. -klw

4-16-03 It was nice to hear from you. Wayne and I will be at the class reunion this year. We have one grand daughter and she is 3 years old and another on the way in May. Grand kids are great! I enjoyed your photos of the past class reunion. See you July 5, 2003. Kathy Anderson.