JULY 2010 NEWSLETTER

FROM OUR CLASSMATES:

Hi guys! Some pictures from Rio the wonderful city Oi pessoal algumas fotos da cidade maravilhoso Rio de janeiro)

Happy New Year!!!!!! Love from Rio, Andreia and Richard Dickens Feliz Ano Novo)

View from our window vista da janela do nosso quarto

Buzios in the boat No barco em Buzios

View from sugar loaf vista ao fundo do pao de acucar

Jesus (amazing) Cristo (sem palavras maravilhoso mesmo com chuva, ele nos abencou)

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Sandra Wellborn (newsletter editor), husband Walt, daughter Jamie and friend Jimmy recently spent two wonderful weeks in Ireland, staying at the Adair Manor Villas. Here are a few photos:

We did not see a great number of these thatched-roofed homes in Ireland, although those we did see were fantastic. This one is is in the small village of Adair

Typical ruins found all over Ireland

The Adair Manor Castle - home of one of the finest golf courses in Ireland.

The world-famous Cliffs of Moher. Absolutely breath-taking. The day was very misty, so the photo is not as sharp as we would like.

The front door to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Very humbling.

OBITUARIES

Obituaries are the saddest of all to report. Heartfelt sympathies go out to all who must go through the ache of losing a loved one.

James Edward Starrett, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, after a short illness.

Funeral, June 28, 2010 at First Baptist Church. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Arlington Independent School District Scholarship Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington and Mission Arlington. Each held a special place in his heart.

James was born May 24, 1922, to Edward M. and Neugie Bowen Starrett in Reilley Springs, Hopkins County. After graduating at 15 from Reilly Springs High School and wanting to continue his baseball career, he transferred to Picton High School and played an additional year of ball for Picton! After serving in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946, James entered East Texas State College, now Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he earned his B.S. degree in business and an M.S. degree in school administration. After marrying Ada Buell in 1951, James taught school in Como, Texas, and then moved into school administration with the Pleasant Grove schools. Joining the Arlington Independent School District in 1956, as vice principal of Ousley Junior High in 1959, he was promoted to an administrative position as director of special services for the entire school district.

After many years in administration, he returned to his first love of teaching and helping mold the youth of Arlington. He served as principal of Bess Rankin Elementary School and later the Tom and Maude Foster Elementary School. Upon his retirement in 1983, he continued to mentor many of the young teachers who had worked with him and for him during his years with the Arlington ISD. His door was always open and he was only a phone call away when they needed a good listener. In 1987 the Arlington Independent School District opened a new elementary school at 2675 Fairmont Drive in Grand Prairie and honored James by naming the new facility, James E. Starrett Elementary School. James considered himself a “lifetime” member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington, which he attended for 54 years. Many of those years he served as a greeter in a place close to his heart, the children’s wing of the church, where he not only greeted the children and their parents, but visited and took part in their Sunday school classes. James enjoyed sports and continued to attend high school football and baseball games at every school in the Arlington ISD. He especially loved baseball and after retirement was seen for years at the old Arlington Baseball Park, assisting in numerous departments with a group of his former teaching buddies. Other than sports, his three grandchildren were the love of his life and he was happiest when they came to visit.

He will be sorely missed by his “Rise and Shine” morning coffee group.

Survivors: His wife, Ada; son, Steve Starrett of Sunset; daughter, Laura Bogard of Houston; grandchildren, Jesse and Dalton Starrett of West Jordan, Utah, and Blair Bogard Kveton and husband, Craig of Damon; a sister, Ragene Moore of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Published in Star-Telegram from June 26 to June 27, 2010.

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Syble Miller (1919 - 2010) (Beverly Stanford Frank’s mother)

Syble Stanford Miller, 90, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Syble was born July 11, 1919, in Mount Vernon. She was one of 10 children born to Archie and Betty Newsom. She graduated from East Texas State College and began her 34-year teaching career at the age of 19. Most of those years were spent in Arlington at West Side and Swift Elementary schools. In the intervening years since her retirement from teaching, she never failed to recognize her former students and recall their names. Syble was married to Bill Stanford and they had two daughters, Beverly and Carole. After Bill passed away in 1971, Syble married Dwight Miller in 1973 and gained two more daughters, Sandy and Lynn. Syble and Dwight were married for 26 years until his passing in 1999. Syble and Dwight enjoyed traveling and were very active in Rotary International for many years. Both were named Paul Harris Fellows. Syble was a founding member of the Athenians and for many years was active in the Arlington Woman’s Club. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Syble had great love for her family and friends, gardening and reading. She was known for her sharp wit, her laugh and her red hair. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at the Plaza at Mansfield for their love and care during her last months.

Survivors: Daughters, Beverly Frank (John), Carole Owens (Andy), Lynn Goodman (John) and Sandy Page; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Syble is also survived by sisters, Dorothy Peugh and Nell King, and many other extended family members.

Published in Star-Telegram on June 7, 2010

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Michael Lee Gore (1937 - 2010) (Bonnie Sue Beebe Gore’s husband)

Michael Lee Gore passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at the age of 72 after a courageous five-year fight with multiple health problems.

Mike was born in Shelbyville, Ind., on Aug. 13, 1937, to James and Catherine Gore. The Gore family relocated to Arlington when Mike was just 4. He graduated in 1955 from Laneri Catholic High School, from which he still maintains many friendships. Much to his mother’s dismay, Mike then joined the U.S. Navy where he served for three years, 10 months and 11 days, as he liked to tell others. He qualified for submarine service, serving on the USS Chivo. Following his discharge from the service, Mike attended Arlington State College for three years and then received a marketing degree from North Texas State University. Securing the first step in his career prior to finishing college, Mike joined IBM’s office supply division, selling a product that some might remember as a typewriter. After five years with IBM, Mike joined Merrill Lynch, from where he retired in 1999 as an assistant vice president and financial consultant. In 1964 he married Bonnie Sue Beebe, Miss Arlington of 1962. She was his beloved wife for 45 years. He always said that the happiest days of his life were when his children, Jennifer and Jamey, were born. Among many volunteer efforts he helped to start the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and supported fundraising for the Bishop Cassata Learning Center. What Mike adored most was family, friends and making numerous kind gestures for others. Mike will be deeply missed by all and will remain in our hearts forever.

Survivors: His wife, Bonnie Gore; daughter, Jennifer Patton and husband, David; son, Jamey Gore and wife, Shauna; and adored grandchildren, Kenzie Lea and Cason James Gore. Other survivors include “like-a-daughter,” Jacqui Brownfield and husband, David; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Mason; niece, Sherri Pebbles; nephew, John Schwalbe; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Alanna and Cade Patton were held close to his heart.

Published in Star-Telegram on May 13, 2010

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Funeral services for my Dad was Saturday, 20 February at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas with interment to follow at Restland.

My family thanks each of you have sent condolences. These things mean a lot to us.

Thanks and may God bless each of you.

Gerald Hook

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Lila June Calhoun Daniel (1915 - 2010) (Monica Daniel Chestnut’s mother and Texas History teacher at Carter Junion High)

June Daniel, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she blessed.

Lila June Calhoun was born in Mount Sharp on June 23, 1915, to Albert and Rose Calhoun. Growing up on a cattle ranch in Central Texas, she developed an independent and generous spirit that defined her to those around her. She graduated from Wimberley High School and Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. In the heart of the Great Depression, she started her longtime teaching career in Mercedes. Soon thereafter, she married the love of her life, Edwin J. Daniel, in Bowling Green, Ky., and they raised four children. In 1958, she relocated to Arlington, where she taught Texas history at Carter Junior High until her retirement in 1974. She helped inspire a generation of students and her legacy lives on with them. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and especially treasured the time she spent with her dear friends from the PTA, her birthday clubs and her literary club. June’s passion in life was her family. She was a devoted mother of four, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine, and was actively involved in all of their lives. They will miss her pinto beans, chicken salad, delicious pies and homemade rolls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Rose Calhoun; husband, Edwin J. Daniel; and son, Shelby Daniel.

Survivors: Her sisters, Mildred Cook of Wimberley and Donna Dedeke of New Braunfels; children, Monica Chesnut and husband, John, David Daniel and wife, Lucretia, and Bill Daniel and wife, Charlene; grandchildren, Mike and wife, Rae-Ann, Robbie, Christopher, Lisa and husband, Mario, Travis, Jeff and wife, Michelle, Jason and wife, Ann, Jared and Catherine; and her great-grandchildren, who adored her.

Published in Star-Telegram on January 14, 2010