Manatee High School Class of 1965
John Adams (Passed Away) Address:P.O. Box 136 Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Office:(864) 886-8880 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Lonni (Lois Joy) for 43 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Lonni (Lois Joy Johnson) was classmate; Our boys live in Orlando. John II is self- employed, and Jeff is sales manager for large building supply company. My Education:Real Estate Major. Licensed broker in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. My Career:Commercial Real Estate; Broker and developer (Adams Commercial Real Estate) How I spend my free time:Reading; Leadership volunteer work for County (Committees and Boards). Other comments:Passed away 12/6/2017 (Updated 5/29/2019) Pam Akins Taylor Address:4412 13th Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 920 2301 Office:941 748 6300 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jack Taylor-ex husband for 5 years with 2 children. Personal:I met Jack Tayor after graduating from MHS and we were married 5 years. Two sons, Rob and Jason. My Education:AA degree from Manatee Community College, 1 year at University of Florida. Florida Real Estate broker since 1980, North Carolina Broker as well. I have been involved in real estate sales since 1977 in Florida and North Carolina. My Career:Selling real estate in Highlands, NC and West Coast of Florida How I spend my free time:Horseback riding, dogs, gardening, travel, family. Other comments:Looking forward to seeing classmates at the Reunion in October, 2015! (Updated 3/4/2015) Lynn Albert Address:1316- 56th AVE. DR. E. Bradenton, FL 34203-5940 Home:941 755-9423 Office:941 747-5172 Spouse:Married to Pat for 36 years with 1 child. Personal:We met in 1968 ..at a combo.dance and bar... was nice place. I was in Air Force. met in 3rd week of August 1968 and wed in Feb.8th 1969.. son born feb 5th 1975. Brian lives in Gainsville fl. HE'S single.. My wife is a happy person.and tall & bit heavy.. names , Patricia..or Pat.. My Education:AIR FORCE . joined right after school.then, got out! and went to work in moble home building . for a bit .. then went into alumn. installing.. still there.. My Career:Air force .. was bomb loader for 3 and a half years..now installer for Greg Kuypers Aluminum inc... been doing this for over 25 yrs. How I spend my free time:when i have some ...lol.. i like bowling, .. Darts . not steel tip....and when i have time . fishing too..or just laying around resting & watching tv.. or napping in my recliner.. Other comments:haven't changed much .except for the grey thinning hair, and few pounds.. (Updated 9/8/2009) Barbara Alexander Harding Address:521 Shell Dr Kure Beach, NC 28449 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Richard Harding for 47 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I met my husband in Jacksonville, Florida. I mutual friend introduced us. We moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada where our oldest son, Brian was born. From Kitchener we moved to Denver, Colorado where our second son, Scott, was born. Next came South Bend, Indiana where we lived for eight years. We were transferred from there to Statesville, NC. In 1993 we moved to Wilmington, NC. Both of my sons graduated with Masters Degrees from NC State University. Brian and his family live in Rochester, NY. Scott and his family live in Greensboro, NC. My Education:I received an associates degree in data processing from then Manatee Junior College. My last certification was in Database Administration. My Career:I am currently retired. My careers have all been in the Information Technology field. I started as a programmer, then systems analyst. My last position was as database administrator for New Hanover Regional Medical Center. How I spend my free time:My husband and I have always enjoyed sailing. We sailed our 34 foot Hunter on Lake Michigan, Lake Norman, and in the Atlantic off Wilmington, NC. My current hobbies are tennis which I still play 2 times a week and I am an avid reader (Updated 11/11/2017) Mary Allen Gayle Address:Bradenton, FL
Brian Andresen Address:1075 Alison Circle Livermore, CA 94550 Home:925-606-0226 Office:925-606-0226 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to None. Personal:Never Married! My Education:B.S. (1969) Florida State University (Major Chemistry, Minor Oceanography) M.S. (1972) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)- Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute Joint Program (Degree in Chemical Oceanography) M.S. (1972) MIT (Degree in Analytical Chemistry) Ph.D. (1974) MIT (Degree in Organic Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry) My Career:1974-1979 - Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida. 1979-1983 - Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Medicine, The Ohio State University. 1983-2003 - Senior Research Scientist and the First Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Forensic Science Center (Support to local, Federal, and International Forensic Investigations) 2003-present - Retired!! (Currently, antique clock and watch repair, a home business. 15 Patents (Medical and chemical analysis tools and "Fiber Optic Candy". How I spend my free time:I still play drums in Big Bands and rock-n-roll bands: "The Downtown Blues Band" (http://livedowntownblues.wordpress.com/. Previously, a drummer in a 20 piece big band: "The Cooltones" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kojoRLXjCL0). Currently I am a drummer with the "Nightlife Big Band" and I am in the "What's Up Big Band" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF-F4Edicbc). I also play drums with a swing band The "Mellotones". I am having great fun playing my parent's music and all the songs we listened to in high school!! I have an active home business ("Andresen's Antique Restorations") for repairing clocks, watches and fine antiques for extra funds to buy more drums, cymbals, and music gear!! When possible, I get out to gold-country with my metal detector to look for coins and gold nuggets. I also am an avid thrift store shopper looking for that "unusual" and hopefully valuable antique item for resale on Ebay!! Other comments:I occasionally continue consulting on forensic investigations to support the U.S. Government and/or the defense or prosecuting attorney needs (http://www.designthink.com/afs/). If in the future your are thinking about committing a crime, please let me know and I might be able to help and keep you out of big trouble! (Updated 11/8/2017) Merrilee 'Lee' Anstey Wasson Address:909 Hays Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Home:850/ 561-1565 Office:850/ 431-7310 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ken for 47 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Personal:Vanderbilt emergency room. We had an argument about a patient. 2 sons in insurance, one lives in Tallahassee, one in Glastonbury, CT, daughter is Social worker in Port Orange, FL My Education:RN AA in nursing, certification in heart and vascular nursing My Career:I work at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in ??& Vascular, Shane’s ER in Gainesville, ophthalmology 4 years, Vanderbilt ER How I spend my free time:Gardening, Bible Study Group, model railroading - 0 gauge (assistant to husband) Other comments:Plan to take a trip with Dot Oakley ( Smith) and Shirley Green (Harris) in January 2018. Miss MJC 1968 (Updated 11/16/2017) James Arendell Address:4818 3rd Ave. NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941-730-7883 Email:[email protected] Personal:marital status: Divorced for 3 yrs after 35yrs of marriage to Jeanne Davenport whom I met in my senior year of High school. We have two children Patrick who is serving in the Air Force, wife Lisa and two of my grandchildren. Christine homemaker married to Greg who works at GTE telephone computer designer in Atlanta. They have two girls and my newest grandson. My Career:Retired from the Air Force in 1986. served 2 yrs at Wartsmith AFB Mich., 4yrs at RAF Alconbury, England (loved it), 2yrs at Mac Dill AFB, TAMPA, 2yrs AT Incerlick CDI, Turkey, back to RAF Alconbury, England for 8yrs and retired at Homestead AFB,South Miami,Fl. During my Air force career I ended up with 2 yrs of collage credits between the Air Force and classes I had taken. In the Air Force I was a supply sergeant in charge of war readiness meterial and the last two year as a First Sergeant. After retiring we moved to Columbus, Ga. to be near my mother in-law as she was living on her own. During the 5yrs we lived there I was a live stock feed salesman traveling around mid Georgia and Alabama area. The last year I worked at Freeway Ford dealership selling Fords and Jeeps. My wife needed to be away from her mother so we moved back to Bradenton. I got a job as a maintenance supervisor at Via Roma and Resort 66 on Anna Maria for over 11yrs. I enjoyed that job talking to people form all around the world and from places that I had visited while I was in the air force. I'm persently working at Lowe's on 14th street. My many years as a maintenance person has come in handy helping the customers. Feb. 1 2017 going part time and start retiring. YA... Other comments:I'm still very active in church. In England I led British youth groups and the second time there I ministered to single GI's with Bible studies in my home. My few years of singing in the quire at Manatee high were helpful in leading some church quires over seas. I'm presently attending Harvest Chapel Assemblies of God Church as second sound person and tape ministeries. Would like to see you there. (Updated 11/10/2017) Sandi Armstrong Beaman Address:5011 20th Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 749-7036 Cell:941- 807- 1656 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Roger for 46 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I metRoger when he came to Bradenton in 1968, to do student teaching with Jim Forssell. He visited my church, West Bradenton Baptist, and my Mom spotted him. She told me I needed to meet him,and so December 21,1968, we were married.(Mr Forssell sang at our wedding.)Roger taught Choral Music in Orlando for eleven years.Then he was Drug Manager with Albertsons. Four moves in three and a half years brought us back to Bradenton in 1982. Roger has taught at Palmetto High School for the last 28 years. Our sons were born in Orlando, Shannon Wilson Beaman in 1973, and Ryan Wallace Beaman in 1975. Both are MHS graduates and sang under Mr Forssell. Shannon has been in the Marine Corps since graduation, in 1992, and is a Chief Warrant Officer 3.He retired July 2014 after 22yrs.He and family now live in Union City, Tennessee.Wife Wendy,and three daughters Devon,age 22,Taylor age 17, and Allyson age 8. Ryan is a Manager with All Food Bank in Sarasota County.He l He manages a truck called SPROUT that is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables donated from local farmers and financial donations from area donors.The truck makes routine stops in areas throughout Sarasota County distributing the fresh food to low income families who otherwise would not have access to this food.This program is the first of it's kind in the state.He is thrilled to be out of the restaurant business and Supermarket business.He had been in the resturant business since graduation in 1993.He lives in Bradenton with his wife Jormarie Mere-Beaman, and two sons. Hunter age 15,a junior at Manatee High School and Kaleb 10,a 5th grader at Jesse P. Miller.It's neat to have grandchildren attend your former elementary and high school. My Education:I attended Manatee Community College with majors in nursing and music, until my marriage. I graduated from Florida Hospital School of Nursing in 1970, and received my L.P.N. license. I received a Dental Radiology Degree 1n 1983. My Career:I worked in all areas of Hospital nursing 1970-1983. I then worked in a Periodontist office ,where I gave all the intra-oral injections for surgery and other procedures. I was Admitting Supervisor at Manatee Memorial Hospital for 10 years. I was School Nurse at Bayshore High School for 2 years. I moved to Blake Medical Center in 1995. I worked in Medical Records for 7 years, assisting the physicians to complete charts and dictation.Then I moved to Quality Specialist in Quality Resources at Blake. I abstracted information from patient charts for National Reporting and Joint Commission Regulations as it pertains to Standard of Care.I became disabled and retired in April of 2006.I had 40 years of nursing behind me.I stay busier now than I ever did when I worked. I took care of my 89 year old father,until he passed away June 2013.I also help with the 2 grandboys,picking them up from school and other assorted duties with them.plete How I spend my free time:Most of my time is spent with my family, and especially grandchildren. We are so blessed to have them close by and we make the most of the time we can spend with them. My mother passed away in 2005. My Dad passed away in 2013. I love to read. I have book everywhere I go. I have done quite a bit of cross-stitch for my family, and their special occasions. Roger and I really have gotten into antiquing and fixing or refinishing our wonderful finds.We ventured out 2 years ago and have 2 booths in a local Antique Mall.It's a great hobby.I also have taken up needle felting. It's a very old craft. Other comments:God has been good and we are very thankful. I have had a rough year. I had 3 surgeries on my back in 2 1/2 wks, a spinal cord injury w/total right leg paralysis. I ended up with a complete fusion of my back, neck to tailbone.A long road of therapy.The power of prayer from my church family and a very large extended family for the 61 days I was in Tampa General Hospital,and then a very long recovery time,is why I am here today.I have the most loving and supportive family one could ever want, and I love them all very much,especially my ever patient and supportive husband, Roger. He is now totally retired,yet busier than ever.We are making plans to travel in the fall. (Updated 9/4/2015) Charles Arthur Address:Bradenton, FL 34210-3659
Gary Austin Address:8811 Bay st NE St Petersburg, FL 33702-3221 Home:727 322-9302 (Updated 12/1/2009)
Terry Bailey Address:5202 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 792-1470 (Updated 9/18/2009)
Harold Baker Address:PO Box 430 Byrdstown, TN 38549 Home:812 736-9933 Cell Office:812-736-9933 Email:[email protected] I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Have 3 Boys and 1 Girl. Scott graduated from ECU in NC, is in banking, lives in Raleigh, NC with wife Kate and son. My daughter, Casey, also graduated from ECU with a major in sports medicine and has a doctorate in Health Administration. She worked for UNC Charlotte, met Tony, married and lives in Charlotte with their two girls. My youngest, Harley & David, live in the Louisville area. Both are in the KY Air National Guard, were deployed and have returned from assignments in support of our troops in Afghanistan. David is currently a 2nd LT in flight training with USAF. Harley an EMT for several hospitals is continuing his medical education at Indiana University South.Recently reconnected with Marjorie Raines and we are enjoying our new relationship. My Education:Graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, joined Western Airlines in CA as licensed aircraft mechanic. Drafted in Army but ended up in Marines. Graduated Suma Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My Career:Began as an enlisted Marine, qualifed for commissioning program. Attained 2nd LT commission in Quanitco, VA., selected for USAF flight school in Valdosta, GA., received my USAF wings, returned to Navy/Marine transition training and received my Navy wings. Did a Viet Nam tour flying the A-6 Intruder. Spent most of my 22 yrs " haze gray and under way" (CF knows what that means) It was easier to tell you which aircraft carriers I wasn't on than name the ones I was!!. Left the service as a Lt.Col. went to work for UPS as a flight engineer, qualified as Captain in the DC-8, Boeing 747 and MD-11. Now retired and busier than ever. How I spend my free time:Have a home that I share with Margie on Dale Hollow lake in TN. Travel with Margie to NYC, Miami and various garden spots. Love to ski, fish and just ride around the lake. Fly any small plane I can get my hands on. Tried helicopters, they scare me!! Building another plane Other comments:Have enjoyed fishing trips with Ken Estabrooks, C.F.Snyder and Pete Klear. See Ken Mackley during Sun-N-Fun fly in's. I'm currently building another plane with a radial engine like in the Yak- 52, Hope to have it finished and painted CY 2018, yes My target date was in 2017. Building planes never gets easier. (Updated 11/8/2017) Lynda Barrett O'Neill Home:941 761-8455 Email:[email protected] (Updated 4/12/2015)
Timothy Bartels Address:358 Maple Ave. Napoleon, OH 43545 Home:419-966-6253 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Brenda for 43 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I met Brenda while visiting grandparents in Ohio. My daughter and family live in Huntley, Il. and my son and family live in Liberty Center, Ohio. My Education:4 years apprenticeship through Penn. State University , became Journeyman to install sprinklers for fire protection My Career:2 years Armey 1 yr Vietnam with 111th Engineer Company How I spend my free time:Enjoy boating, fishing and working on old cars, but has been put on hold due to vacationing in Fla. during the winter months since retirement. Other comments:Looking foward to seeing all my classmates at the reunion. (Updated 7/10/2015) Mary Barton
Pam Basehore deGruchy Home:941 778-6474 Spouse:Married to Doug for 29 years with 1 child. Personal:I love to tell the story of how Doug and I met. We lived across the canal from each other in Holmes Beach. One summer afternoon I bravely waved to him across the canal. we both had been watching each other for some time. He put his surfboard in the canal and paddled over to my dock.We began dating that weekend and were married five years later.We have one daughter,Lisa,who lives in Gainesville. My Education:College for me began at Manatee Junior College and then on to the University of South Florida where I graduated with a BA and later a Masters in Elementary Ed. My Career:Since May of 2004, my current job is substituting occasionally at Stewart Elementary. Over the last 32 years I worked first at Anna Maria Ele. then Moody Ele., then Orange Ridge Bullock as a Curriculum Specialist and Teacher . My last five years were at Stewart Ele. How I spend my free time:So far Retirement has been great for Doug and I. We decide what to do each morning after our first cup of coffee. We are still working on our list of "Things to Do around the house when we retire".We are enjoying extended trips to our cabin in the woods of North Carolina as well. Other comments:My husband also is retired from the Manatee County School System .Some of you may have run into him at Memorial, Anna Maria ,Sugg ,Ballard or Palma Sola. Our daughter is currently available if you have any single sons out there. Wouldn't she just love knowing I've advertised for her. (Updated 3/24/2015) Rita Beach Overmier Address:402 Newdale drive Byran, OH 43506 Home:419 630-0283 Spouse:Married to Clare Overmier for 23 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. My Career:Consultant: Camlin Home Corporation, Bradenton, Florida
Jim Bear Home:941-737-8937 Spouse:Married to Jane Robinett Bear for 37 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife at the beach; Jodie Smith lives here, Jamie Kibel lives in Texas, Julie Scofield lives in Montana My Career:I retired from GTE after 35 years. I am the owner of Bear's Telephone Service. How I spend my free time:I enjoy hunting and any other outdoor activities. (Updated 4/10/2015) David Bear Address:Sarasota, FL 34236
Linda Bearden Emanuel Address:10211 Deercliff Drive Tampa, FL 33647 Home:813-406-5641 Office:Retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Frank for 13 years with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Personal:I met Richard Nore at Florida State University and was married to him for 34 years. Three years ago I was blessed to meet Frank Emanuel on a financial planning appointment. I knew immediatley he was a special man. We were married last summer. I have two beautiful and talented daughters, April Leigh and Heather Alise. April graduated from FSU with a BS in Education and from Nova Southeastern with a MS in Media Information. April lives in Orlando with her husband, Zack Winnermark, and her daughter, Calin, who is 3 months old. April is a Media Specialist at St. Cloud High School in Kissimmee and Zack is a pilot with Southwest Airlines. Heather graduated from FSU with a BS in Business. Heather lives in Brandon with her husband, Ryan Miyamoto. Heather is an executive with Target Corporation and Ryan is an officer with Bank of America. Frank's son, Brian, teaches Language Arts at Adams Middle School. He lives in Land O Lakes with his wife, Melissa, who teaches Special Ed. Frank's daughter, Brooke, works for Ford Corporation and lives in Tampa with her husband, Johnny. Johnny works for Target Corporation. Both kids graduated from USF. My Education:I started the family tradition by graduating from FSU with a BS in Education, majoring in Physical Education and Science and minoring in Health. I have a MS from Nova Southeastern in Administration and Supervision. I also carry a Real Estate License. My Career:I have had so much fun playing in my life. I taught Physical Education, Health, Science and Math at Southeast High School, Riviera Junior High, Seminole High School and Seminole Middle School. I also enjoyed coaching Track, Tennis, Swimming and Cheerleaders. I then became an Assistant Principal at Meadowlawn Middle School. And finally ended up where I was meant to be all along at Bardmoor Elementary as the Assistant Principal. When the Principal retired I became Principal of Bardmoor. After 40 years with the Pinellas County School System, I have to say I have fun everyday!! How I spend my free time:Frank and I have been spending a lot of time with our new granddaughter, Calin and plan to do more of the same when Frank's daughter, Brooke, has her child in November. We attend lots of sporting events. We have season tickets for the BUCS, the Lightening (if they ever play again), the Devil Rays (certain games), the University of Tennessee and FSU games. Frank's son, Brian, coaches for Hillsborough High so we also attend those games. In the off seasons we like concerts, the theater and traveling. We will return from Alaska just in time to see you all in June. Other comments:Last year was amazing for me, Heather, my daughter, got married in March, Brian, Frank's son got married in June and Frank and I got married in July. April announced she was pregnant. Then in December Frank was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in New York. I have to say WOW, life is really good. In his youth he played football for the University of Tennessee and was then drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first year of the franchise, 1966. He was Rookie of the Year for the Dolphins that year. After 5 seasons in the NFL he retired and began coaching at several universities. In the early 80s he coached Special Teams for the BUCS under John Mckay. Then he retired and began a third career as a Financial Planner for Principal Financial Group. (Updated 9/28/2021) Kathy Becker Carrell Home:865 977-8626 (Updated 9/14/2009)
Robert Beehler Address:2916 60th St W Bradenton, FL 43209 Home:941 792 9269 Spouse:Married to Jean for 15 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:at work post office Bradenton and upstate New York My Career:after school navy 4 years then post office for 28 years retired 2002 How I spend my free time:retired we travel aroundthe country spend summers in north ga mountains and winters in Bradenton (Updated 8/27/2010) Patty Beiro
Louis Bellemare Address:9619 Valencia Cove Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941 798-3407 Office:941-224-0075 Spouse:Married to Lois-Lynn for 29 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met Lois-Lynn at Bradenton Skating Rink, our daughter Maryann and husband Garren live in Austin Texas, our son Louie and wife Jennifer live in Homestead Fl where Louie works for the U.S. Airforce, our son Joel and his wife live in Bradenton where Joel is an RN at Blake Hospital. Two of our grandchildren attend Palm View Elem. 1 Lincoln Middle school and 1 will start at Palmetto High where my wife and children graduated from. My Education:U.S. Airforce, and General Motors My Career:U.S. Airforce,Vietnam Vet, retired from Bellemare Motors and Bellemare GMC Truck, now have commercial rental properties in Manatee County. How I spend my free time:Living in North Carolina in the summer months, tennis, golf, boating, church and family. Other comments:I love my wife because she is typing this for me. (Updated 9/22/2010) John Benson Address:4531 51st St. E Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 750-9979 Office:941 792-6161 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Diane for 25 years with 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Met Diane on a blind date My Education:4 yrs US Navy,Univ. of Guam, MJC, UF-Master of Engineering,Prof Engineer, Prof Land Surveyor My Career:Consulting Engineer 38 yrs @ Benson Engineering How I spend my free time:Boating Fishing Church Other comments:GOD is Good (Updated 11/8/2017) Barbara Bergen
Ron Bernard Address:600 Montezuma Dr Palma Sola Pk Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 794.2074 Office:941.745.3112 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Claudia for 37 years with 1 child and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Claudia & I met at Calvary Bapt Church(the church across from Hawkins Stadium). Dau & grndsons Chandler,20, Camden, 18 & Cain, 9 live locally. My Education:MJC, then a short stint at a little obscure college in Charleston, Palmer College. Master of Photog. degree from PPA. My Career:Navy Reserves/ Claudia & I estab. Bernard Photography & Fine Art in 1979. You can see where we are & what we do at: ww.bernardphotography.com We sold our studio building in 2015. How I spend my free time:Since we are no longer operating our photography studio, we have enjoyed getting out of Florida for the past two summers, using our RV to see and enjoy other parts of the country, specifically New England. Other comments:At the ripe young age of 29 I asked Jesus into my heart...life has been more exciting ever since. I also never imagined I could be loved to the extent that my wife Claudia loves me. What a blessing she is to me and our family! (Updated 11/8/2017) George Birge (Passed Away) Address:324 Fannin Drive Hewitt, TX 76643 Home:254 666-0853 Office:254-412-3746
David Bische (Passed Away) Address:7233 8th Avenue Loop West Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 761-4142 Other comments:David L. Bische 66, of Bradenton passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Born in Huntingburg, Indiana he was a long time resident and a Viet Nam Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bische was an electrician by trade and a passionate musician who enjoyed his family, fishing and his pets. He was a member of the American Legion Post 24, the Moose Lodge, D.A.V. Post 18, a lifetime member of VFW Post 10141 and the Eagles. Survivors include his loving wife of fifteen years, Sharon, father, Harold Bische; daughter, Teresa Nelson; and his brother, Joe Bische. (Updated 9/7/2014) Bill Blanton Address:4085 Cove St. Johns Rd Jacksonville, FL 32277-9166 Home:904 744-1962 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Anita for 30 years with 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:Met Anita while employed with Southern Bell. Have four daughters. Claire is a CPA in Orlando. Heather and Holly are identical twins. Heather is an artist. She turns Polaroid pictures into amazing art forms. Her art can be seen by visitng heatherblanton.com. Ashley is the "baby" at 24 yrs of age. She and Holly are totally busy raising 4 of the six grand kids. I have an absolutely wonderful family! My Education:Joined the USCG after high school. Got to see and visit most every island in the N Pacific. Got out after 4 yrs and went to St Pete JC in electronics. Two yrs later, was hired by BellSouth (Southern Bell) and moved to Jacksonville. While working and raising a family, earned a BS and MBA from Nova Southeastern University. My Career:I recently retired from BellSouth as Vice President/General Mgr of Florida Operations with 33 years of employment. I was very fortunate in my career with BellSouth. Great company to work for and made my retirement decision quite easy. How I spend my free time:It's amazing how much there is to do after retirement. I have a home on the St Johns River so naturally I spend a lot of time fishing and boating. I also enjoy home remodeling and now that I have time, I've been very busy around the house. After 33 yrs of a torrid pace, I am enjoying the rest period. (Updated 3/10/2010) Marilyn Blaylock (Passed Away)
Greg Bolton Address:360 46th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209-2868 Home:941 746-9088
Calvin Bonnett Address:Bradenton, FL Home:941 753-3567 Email:[email protected] (Updated 8/19/2010)
Larry Borden Address:5301 35th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209-6311 Home:941 792-7266 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Barbara for 26 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Son, Todd (36) is living in Bradenton and is a Field Engineer with WSIDaughter, Carey (20) is living at home and attending MCC My Education:2 years at MCC - Civil Engineering, AS Degree in Electronics My Career:4 years in the Air Force, Vietnam 1969-70Retired in 2003 after 30 years with VerizonCurrently DiveMaster for Gulf Stream Natural Gas System How I spend my free time:Commerical SpearFishing and Boat Building Tony Brannon Address:1946 Buckfield Road Tallahassee, FL 32317 Home:352 637-9608 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Lee Corbin Brannon for 47 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:Lee and I met in Bradenton and, like a lot of people, moved around quite a bit while I finished getting my bachelors degree and she completed her Masters in Social Work. Our daughter is a CPA and works as an auditor for the clerk of courts in Tallahassee. My Education:Started college at FSU (in music), came back to MJC then on to an AA degree at St. Petersburg Jr. College. Then to USF for a while and (finally) back to FSU to finish with a BS in Criminology and a minor in Government. I am a Certified Building Contractor (Fla), a licensed single engine land aircraft pilot and a (lapsed) 100 Ton Ocean Operator (boat captain). My Career:Currently retired after a varied career that started with being a probation and parole officer for children under 18 and moved through several middle management and entrepreneurial vocations (Managed a small island, boat captain, small boat builder, marine contractor, certified Fla. building contractor, construction inspector for the Florida Park service and several other things). It has been a lot of fun. How I spend my free time:I had to stop sculling (rowing), which I did for over thirty years as a form of exercise because of arthritis in my lower back. I have since taken up Taoist Tai Chi to try to slow the ravages of time and improve things without doing something that is likely to cause injuries. It seems to work and I wish I had started it sooner. Other comments:We moved to Tallahassee about three years ago to help with the care of our grand daughter (Piper) who is now five years old and I have it on good authority (my wife) that she is the "cutest, smartest, best little girl...". (Updated 11/13/2017) Karen Brock Wagner (Passed Away) Address:3204 60th Ave West Bradenton, FL 34207 Home:941 758-3538 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/7/2009)
Russell Brosius Address:457 Walnut Mtn. Rd. #4304 Ellijay, GA 30536 Home:706-636-1353 Office:770-513-6652 Spouse:Married to Sandi for 44 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:In Math Class at MHS. My son Todd lives in Suwanee Ga. and is Senior VP of Portfolio Parking. Daughter Hollie lives in Banks County and is a 911 operator. My Education:Manatee Community College Two Years- State Licensed Building Contractor My Career:Designed and Built Homes, worked as a Project Manager Manatee County Schools 21 years. Moved to Georgia to be with the family and am now working for Gwinnett County Schools and will retire in two months How I spend my free time:Fishing and building things. Other comments:I love the mountains but I sure miss the Gulf and Hurricane Football on Friday Night. (Updated 1/20/2012) Chuck Brown Address:6000 Riverview Blvd Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 795-5001
Andy Bruggner Address:10250 Miccosukee Road 10250 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, FL 32309 Home:850 3090995 Office:850 3090995 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ann for 46 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Swept my bride off her feet when she was a student nurse and I was a young Marine.Daughter Sarah lives in Sarasota. My Education:MJC,UF My Career:Spent 4 years in Marine Corps,retired in 2000 from a large southern electric utility company based inJuno Beach,moved to Tallahassee and started a home repair business ultimately retiring again in 2013. How I spend my free time:gardening,camping,travel and checking the mail! Other comments:I have 3723 songs in my Ipod and I'm a charter member of Sam's club! (Updated 11/8/2017) Jim Brush Address:14538 Weeping Elm Dr Tampa, FL 33626 Home:813 240-1737 Email:[email protected] (Updated 8/28/2015) Dennis Budreau Address:312 49th Ave Dr. West Bradenton, FL 34207-2652 Home:941 755-3107 Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/14/2010)
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Baxter Burch Address:4016 72nd Ave E 72 Avenue East Sarasota, FL 34243 Home:941 355-6212 Office:941-729-2700 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Linda for 29 years with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met Linda at a bar. Our 3 boys all live in Palmetto, and daughter lives in Orlando. Two of the sons work at the family business, B & F Auto Parts, and the third is a cabinetmaker. Our daughter works at the Rainforest Cafe (Disney) and son-in-law works at Universal, so we get LOTS of company from up north. My Career:Sold B&F Auto Parts and retired April 1 2017. How I spend my free time:We love to travel when we can, and we enjoy Nascar racing. Other comments:Our 4th grandchild (and first girl) is due on 6/9/2005 in Orlando, so her birthdate will determine whether or not we can attend reunion. (Updated 11/21/2017) Toni Burchett Dutcher Address:Robbinsville, NC 28771 Home:828 479-6828 Email:[email protected] (Updated 8/6/2015)
Phillip Burghardt Address:Bradenton, FL Email:[email protected] Personal:Married How I spend my free time:Arts (museums, theater, etc.), Have drinks with friends, Read, Spend time with family, Take classes, Travel, Work on my hobbies Sally Burnsed
Edward Burris Address:Sun City Center, Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Elizabeth (Betty) for 50 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:We met on the beach at the south end of Anna Maria Island. Our married daughter lives in New Port Richey and has a daughter. We've lived here just outside of Pensacola Florida since 1982. My Education:After MHS, I attended MJC for a while and then went into the Navy. I finished my AA degree while on active duty. After retiring from the Navy, I earned my BS and MEd. My Career:After 20 years in the Navy, I worked for several companies that developed training courses, mostly for Department of Defense agencies. I retired from my civilian career in 2011. How I spend my free time:I go to the gym 3 days a week and golf 2 days a week. Other comments:I like the slow pace of life in a small town. (Updated 9/27/2021) Susan Burt Youngblood Address:P. O Box 121 Parrish, FL 34219 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Jerri Burton (Passed Away) Address:Bradenton, FL Other comments:Passed away 05/07/2004
Jean Busta Golden (Passed Away)
Jeffrey Butcher Address:14407 Forest Glenn Court Louisville, KY 40245-5255 Home:502-244-7803 Cell:502-889-6080 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Rosalie for 15 years with 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Personal:Rose and I met in Lexington, KY while I was teaching a class on Financial Planning. She has three children, Greg and Dan, Atlanta, GA; Lisa, Owensboro, KY. My two, Jonathan, lives in Louisville. He bought into our practice so I could enjoy retirement. Daughter Alicia currently lives in Nicholasville, KY My Education:Manatee Junior College, A.A. 1967; University of Maryland, B.S. Journalism/Policital Science; Kentucky State University, M.P.A. Natural Resources Administration 1980; Air War College, 2000; Securities Licenses 6,22,31,63,65,and 7. My Career:Congressional Staff Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, 1967-70; USAF 1970-1992, retired Lt. Col. Vietnam War, Desert Shield/Storm, and Enduring Freedom (9/11); U.S. Soil Conservation Service, Public Affairs, 1974-82; E. F. Hutton, Waddell & Reed, Smith Barney, PaineWebber and UBS Financial Services 1984 to 2012. Retired How I spend my free time:Golf, Ancestry research, National Men's Ministry program Other comments:Still active in Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, and Kosair Shrine. Am the National President, Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Episcopal) Diocese of Kentucky and member Sons of the American Revolution. (Updated 11/24/2017) Carol Butler Smith Address:10120 Cabana St. Spring Hill, FL 34607 Home:352 596-5078 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bruce for 46 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I met him at a disco in Ft. Lauderdale while I was living in Miami. My daughter lives in Spring Hill, and going to school to be a radiologist tech. My son is an auto mechanic and lives in Inverness. My Education:I attended Brevard College in North Carolina for 2 years. I have training & certification in ophthalmology. I am an Ophthalmic Technician, Surgical Assistant, study coordinator for clinical research studies & work for the Hernando Eye Institute in Spring Hill, FL. My Career:After college, I moved to Miami where I worked for the University of Miami as a secretary for an eye testing program in the schools, funded by the federal govt. I soon learned how to do the testing & worked there for about 2 yrs. After getting married, we moved to Naples, FL where I worked for an ophthalmologist. Then we moved to Bradenton & worked for 2 ophthalmologists there for about 2 yrs. We decided to do some traveling, so we went to Tenn. to help a friend with his farm for awhile. While we were there, I got a job at a shoe factory, since there wasn't much choice of jobs, & my family got a big kick out of that! Then we traveled out west & stayed in Phoenix for awhile & proceeded to San Franciso for my husband to attend the San Franciso Art Institute. I worked for some ophthalmologists there for about 4 years & decided to move back to Florida where we felt more comfortable with our surroundings & weather. We found a house to purchase on an island that we fell in love with & we have been here ever since. I stopped working for about 7 yrs. so that we could have children & stay at home with them before going to school. By that time I was ready to go back to work. I have been working for 2 ophthalmologists in Spring Hill for almost 27 yrs. & plan to stay there until I retire. I did retire for two and a half years and got bored, so I went back to work. How I spend my free time:I like to go to the beach, swim, boating, fishing, sailing & playing games on my computer. Other comments:I now have three grandsons and enjoy playing with them and watching them grow. (Updated 7/10/2015) Michael Cadmus Home:352 498-0472 I have 2 children. Personal:Married How I spend my free time:Arts (museums, theater, etc.), Dine with friends, Travel (Updated 9/7/2009) Bill Campbell Address:Bradenton, FL Home:941 795-8877 (Updated 9/7/2009)
Caralie Cannon Boyle Address:287 Highwater Rd Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Home:423 290-0608 Email:[email protected] My Career:Teaches 4th grade at Falling Water Elementary School, Hixson , TN (Updated 2/18/2015)
Cheryl Carder Mulvihill Address:2300 Woodland Crossing Dr. Apt.147 Herndon, VA 20171 Home:678-977-1170 Office:770-774-8374 Email:[email protected] I have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:Missed the birthday reunion due to making the move to Northern Virginia. Now closer to my son and his family. My Education:Short timer at MJC before moving to Washington,DC. I may be certifiably nuts, but haven't actually earned my official certification. My Career:I can't remember back to the beginning, but I'm currently the Meat Queen for U.S. Foodservice in Atlanta, GA. Responsible for the beef,veal,pork,lamb category. My career brought me here to Atlanta from Pittsburgh, PA, moved me to Annapolis, MD, and now back to the Atlanta area. How I spend my free time:Spending time with kids and grandkids, neighborhood activities (a very active neighborhood I might add), book club, supper club and downtime spent reading and taking care of three cats and the best dog ever, Kobe. Other comments:1I'm blessed to have a wonderful family and great friends. Life is good. (Updated 11/17/2017) Richard Carlson Address:3596 Rocky Point Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Office:775-225-1058 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Janet Penn for 21 years. Personal:US National Ski Races- Squaw Valley---She was trying to get past the gate WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION!!!! My Education:Tulane Univ--Univ of Nice France---John Marshall Law School/ Chicago---Local continuing education---Vincent Chase Actors Workshop Los Angeles My Career:No military---Gold Mining owner/operator,motion picture producer,carpenter/plumber, Home contracting,Tennis Instructor and tournament player, Professional Basketball Europe and US,Entrepreneur,Sustainable communities,Inventor with patent,Property management, Maitre D and Captain in French Restaurants and Showrooms How I spend my free time:Ski Nordic and Alpine in winter (50-100 days/Yr) Summer-Tennis, swimming, biking, hiking etc Meditation and enlightenment practice, (Updated 3/2/2015) Bobbi Carrington Ledbetter Address:120 N Peachtree St Apt 217 Liberty, SC 29657 Home:941 773-6473 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kip for 35 years with 2 children. Personal:Kip and I met as 7th graders at Walker Jr High. Always friends, we never dated until after we graduated from MHS. We are celebrating our 35th anniversary this year. Kip is an architect, working with Jerry Zoller in Bradenton. We have two sons. Brett lives in Pensacola, Fl and works in construction. Christopher, currently in Bradenton, is an industrial designer, working primarily in museum design. Mac and Joker, our unruly dachshunds, complete the family. Our family left Bradenton in the 70's. After relocations to Montgomery and Louisville, we settled in the Florida panhandle, living in Gulf Breeze for 18 years. We have now returned to Bradenton and are enjoying being "Home"! My Education:I attended Manatee Jr College, taking the computer science course when computers filled rooms and used punch cards. In a changing industry, my education has been continuous-- usually from IBM and other computer vendors. My Career:I have worked in the computer industry for over 35 years, mostly in management of data processing departments and working with consultant firms. I began my own consultant business 15 years ago in the panhandle working with IBM AS400 clients. After returning to Bradenton, I have continued this work as a home based business. How I spend my free time:What spare time!?! After a 25 year absence, we've had a lot of catching up to do with both of our families and many of our long time MHS friends. (We haven't even finished unpacking!) When we do find idle time, we enjoy exploring this beautiful area again and watching Auburn Football. (Updated 11/7/2017) Pam Carroll Neal Address:7824 Coral Lane Ellenton, FL 34222 Home:941 729-1180 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Nick Carter (Passed Away) Address:18555 SE Geranium Rd Fort Myers, FL 33912-3324 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Judy for 50 years with 2 children. Other comments:Nickolas Craig Carter, 71, of Ft Myers, FL passed peacefully at Joanne's Hospice House in Bonita Springs on February 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife and friend of 50 years Judy, his two sons Clint & Kent, his grandson Brody and daughter in law Monique. Nick was a Marine Corps Veteran, outdoor enthusiast & sailor. He was passionate about astronomy, paleontology and science in general. He retired from computer programming in 2002 and found great joy in making beautiful delicious food for his friends and family. He made a positive impact on everyone that had the chance to know him. He was a great Husband and Father that will always be loved and in our hearts. (Updated 7/20/2018) Lynnda Cash Keels Address:520 Country Mtn Rdg Dr Murphy, NC 28906 Home:4237152550 Office:423-339-4238 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child. Personal:Married to Donn Keels for 12 years; 1 son, Jasonn, Knoxville, TN; has his own business and is a gifted musician My Education:BSN, University of Tampa; MSN, University of Tennessee; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) My Career:I celebrated (???) 40 years in nursing this year. During that time, I have held a variety of jobs in administration, education and clinical practice. I retired in 2012 to my mountaintop in the Great Smokey Mountain National Forest. From my porch, I can see 3 states. I start every morning with a good cup of coffee looking over the valley. I currently work part-time for Humana Insurance as a Care Manager, helping seniors transition home from hospital and nursing homes. I am also active with Logan's Run and Rescue, helping with rescued animals and the spay/neuter program. How I spend my free time:After retirement, it's all spare time! I enjoy quilting and classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Other comments:My brother, Don, and I operate Lyndon Kennels. We breed and raise show-quality toy poodles (reds). All of the puppies are named after University of Tennessee athletes. Our longest living pup, Peyton, lived until last summer. He was 22 years and 3 months old. (He was born when Peyton Manning first came to the university.) We have had some very interesting puppy names over the years! (Updated 9/30/2015) Lanny Cecka Home:864 234-5800 (Updated 7/25/2010)
Doug Chanco (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed 09/15/2000 (Updated 5/5/2018)
Cathy Charron Atkins Address:8351 Parkside Dr Englewood, FL 34224 Home:941 473-8139 (Updated 9/8/2009)
David Cheshire Address:7106 Palm Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Home:941-778-4161 Office:225 977-5762 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Susan for 47 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I was dating several girls, and one (a mutual friend) thought Susan and I would be a good match. I put the suggestion on hold, needing to also do a little studying. However, after seeing her at a fraternity party, decided there was room for one more. The others quickly fell to the side since good looking, sweet Georgia peaches are hard to resist. We married after Susan finished Emory University, and she taught elementary school and helped put me through graduate school. I returned the favor while she got a Masters in Library Science from George Peabody / Vanderbilt. Susan was the elementary librarian at a very large private school in Louisiana, and is now retired. I retired in 2011, and we moved to Holmes Beach. We have two sons - Clay is 42, went to LSU and then the University of Georgia for a law degree. He does general counsel and firearms work and was quite effective in courtroom battles. He is married to an attorney and they have a 3-year old daughter. Alan is 40, attended Tulane undergraduate, has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins, and manages a central consulting group for Vanguard Financial. His wife Tricia is an anesthesiologist, and they have an 10-year old son and 6-year old twins (girl and boy). We also have two 4-legged children. Daisy is a miniature blue dapple dachsund with one blue and one brown eye, and Goby-san is a Shih Tzu. My Education:1970 Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech (co-op work experience saved me from being a PhD research chemist). 1972 Master's in Chemical Engineering and MBA (Management) from University of Florida. My Career:Captain, U.S. Army Chemical Corps (nuclear, biological and chemical warfare - defense, of course). E.I. DuPont Spunbonded R&D and manufacturing in Nashville, Tennessee. Specialized in new product development and market evaluation, and higher speed processes.Exxon Chemical in Houston: Global demulsifier technology lead for industrial uses; sales support. Head of plant and project engineering. Moved to Baton Rouge as Regional Sales Manager for specialty chemicals used by oil refineries and petrochemical plants. My reps covered eastern U.S. and Canada, and all of the Caribbean (tough assignment!). Energy Manager for ExxonMobil oil refineries, chemical and plastics plants, and numerous smaller operations in Louisiana. Responsible for ~$1B/year of natural gas and fuel gas; electricity / steam cogeneration; electricity purchases and surplus power sales; oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and water; and taxes. Also responsible for Public Service Commission, regulatory attorneys, trade associations and coalitions for state, regional and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues and evolving policies.Cheshire Energy Consulting (post retirement): Multi-state and utility integration into regional transmission grid and power markets How I spend my free time:Now enjoying retirement - extra sleep, no commute (golf cart when needed), and able to read the paper while drinking coffee! Beach and pool time, spur-of-the-moment activities, serving as 24-hour Assisted Living staff for our ancient Shih-Tzu. Local politics (Charter Review Commission; Urban Land Institute Study; Chair, Best Form of Government Committee; campaigns manager). Church Treasurer and choir. Visiting grandkids (and kids) and other countries (England/Scotland/Wales, central/eastern Europe, Spain/Portugal, and Canada. We always end the day with wine and a quiet talk on our lanai. Other comments:South Louisiana is unlike the other 49 1/2 states, and was a fun place to live - and eat - for 31 years (Hint - Never live in the same house that long; accumulate way too much stuff!). From 2010-2012 we updated and expanded our vacation home in Holmes Beach into our "forever" home (assuming no major hurricane). (Updated 11/8/2017) Suzanne Chester Pfeiffer Address:210 E. Government St. Suite C Pensacola, FL 32502 Home:850 449-3472 Office:850-444-6868 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:Single, was married to Charlie Pfeiffer for 29 years we have a wonderful daughter, Kim. Kim and her husband Bill have a 2 1/2 year little boy, Spenser. Bill and Kim lived in California for the past 9 years. He is a Major in the Marines at Camp Pendleton and flys Cobra Helicopters. Bill spent a year over in Iraq and thank god he made it home safely. They just spent a month with me in Pensacola in transition to Washington, DC where Bill will be working at the Pentagon and Kim will be moving into their new home and getting settled in Alexandria. And of course, soon as the boxes are empty, grandma will be there!!! With Bill being in the Military, they have been stationed in California, England, New York, and now Washington. So needless to say, I have gotten the chance to visit some neat places. My Education:I have alway thought I wanted to work in the beauty related business. So in 2002, I went to cosmotology school and got a license as an esthetician for specialty skin care. I worked in a couple of jobs parttime, but mostly keep my license current so when I retire from my real job I can have fun working in a job where my heart is. My Career:Started working for Gulf Power Utility Company, subsidiary of Southern Company, in 1978. Worked 22 years in the Human Resources Department. Last five years have been in the power delivery and transmission side of the business. God, isn't it time to retire yet!!!! How I spend my free time:I live downtown in the Historical District of Pensacola. Lots of fun to live and work within 3 blocks of where all the fun things happen. I love working in the yard. I enjoy reading and cooking, trying out new recipes. Boating is our favorite pasttime as we have many waterways to explore. And of course traveling can't be left out. Other comments:Look forward to seeing everyone! Karen Chudy Lassman Address:2815 Hackney Road Weston, FL 33331 Home:954 384-8410 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mark for 33 years with 2 children. Personal:Met Mark at FSU. Married in Atlanta in '72. Lived in Columbia, South Carolina before settling in South Florida. Have two sons, now ages 28 and 25 who are pursuing careers in computer gaming and graphic design. My Education:Florida State University - B. S. in Fashion MerchandisingFlorida Atlantic University - B. A. in Education My Career:Worked for Davidson's Department Store (now Macy's) and Jefferson's Department Store (no longer in business). Homemaker since my sons were born. Also taught ESOL and did substitute teaching. How I spend my free time:Enjoy reading, gardening and going to the gym (especially for spinning) when not traveling the world. Have been to six of the seven continents. Other comments:I really wanted to attend this Reunion but we will be on a trip to Central Europe that could not be rescheduled. Hope to see you all next time. (Updated 5/28/2010) Janeen Clapper Miller (Passed Away) Address:1456 Allen Walker Rd Grove Hill, AL 36451 Home:251 275-8035 Spouse:Married to Jay for 45 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Personal:Have been married to my husband since 1965 (Dec.) We met right after I moved to Indiana and he had just gotten home from Viet Nam. We have three children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. (Our son is being promoted this month actually - Chief Warrant Officer two - US Army - he spent 2006 in Iraq training Iraqi police as a Staff Sgt.) We retired to Alabama - don't laugh - we love it here, no income tax on the pension, it was an instant raise! I'm very much "into" quilting and one of Jay's hobbies is gardening (we have an acre out in the boonies and woods). He can also walk across the road to go fishing. A community band was recently started here so I dug out the french horn and have been having a ball with that... not that I can play all that well - at all??? LOL My Career:Job? bite your tongue.... "we" are retired. How I spend my free time:Computer time, quilting, photography, reading, travel (the midwest, southeast US) - all that kinda good stuff... Other comments:Passeds away Monday, August 11, 2014 at her home. .... (Updated 3/28/2015) Linda Clark Baker (Passed Away)
Jeanne Clark Chapin Address:4202 13th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Bernie Clark Ken Cleary Address:4890 Annette Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32303 Home:850 576-7189 Office:850 576-7189 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kathleen (Kathy)Deceased for 35 years with 1 child. Personal:I met my wife Kathy here in Tallahassee. Our son, Kevin Cormac McArt is 32-years-old. He is currently the Legislative Affairs Director for the Fla. Dept. of Environmental Services. He recently became engaged to a lady who happens to be from Bradenton. My Education:Although I left Bradenton for the university of Florida, that didn't last long. I came to Tallahassee in the winter of '69 and enrolled in the Right university. I turned my life around and became a Seminole. It still took awhile to graduate but finally got a B.A. In English Lit. In 1987. I am also a certified general contractor. My Career:Have been involved in various phases of the construction business since '72. Am currently V.P. Of Operations for PSBI, a commercial/industrial Gen. Contractor. Have been w/ PSBI since '87.I am retired, however I retain an interest in PSBI. How I spend my free time:I collect rare books, hunt, travel when possible (mostly to Ireland),and follow FSU football. Other comments:Currently enjoying reasonably good health and a good life! (Updated 11/28/2017) Mae Clemmons
Bonnie Cline Mann Address:223 NW Wallace Way McMinnville, OR 97128 Home:503 434-4354 Office:503 565-4916 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jim for 7 years with 3+2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met my husband Jim through a mutual friend and we are so happy it should be against the law! We have a wonderful time together and I wish we had met sooner! We have 5 children between us who live in either Oregon or Montana. Our two grandchildren live in Montana so we tend to make a few trips there each year! One son has a coffee roasting business, one is a teacher, one daughter is a school counseor, one is in school for nursing and one is a 911 dispatcher and EMT. They are all out of the house and self-supporting! YEA!!! My Education:After Manatee High, I spent two years at Manatee Junior College and then finished at Florida State with a degree in Criminology and Corrections. In 1974 I earned my Masters degree in Education. In 1988 I received my second Bachelor's degree in elementary education. My Career:After Florida State, I went to South Korea to work for the Army (civilian) as a recreation director on an Army post. I came back to Bradenton for a short while and worked for a year on a team that was developed to help smooth the desegregation of the Manatee County schools. Next on to Georgia and back with the Army where my fiance was stationed. We had met in Korea and married in 1971. We moved to his home state of Oregon and that is where I have been ever since! I have spent my entire working career in education as a counselor, Title I teacher, music teacher and classroom teacher. I am currently serving as the president of our 315 member teachers' union. How I spend my free time:When I have spare time, my husband and I love to travel as much as we can. We spent our honeymoon in the UK and have been all over the United States on train, plane, bus, and car! I have also been all over the Orient and some places in Europe. I also live for the time I can spend with my grandchildren in Montana. Other comments:Life has been an interesting journey! Since all of my family still live in Bradenton I do get back there once in awhile but the funny thing is I never see anyone I know! My husband and I talk about retiring part of the year to Florida so I can see my family more and who knows, maybe then I will run into some old classmates! Even if I don't make the reunion this year, I will be thinking about you all and reading the biographies. Have fun! Rosemary Clouse Propes Address:4641 Meadowridge Dr Charlotte, NC 28226 Home:704 540-9413 Office:980 387 2319 Email:[email protected] Personal:Single, no children My Education:Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, took some college courses relating to IT My Career:Retired from Bank of America after 36 years of service, went back to the working at the bank in '07 How I spend my free time:beach/sunsets/reading, spending time with family and friends Other comments:My Mom passed away right after High School, so I stayed busy raising my younger brothers and sisters. When you're young you have no idea about what it takes to raise a family until something happens to one of your parents. I've been working since I turned 15 and I must say even to this day I love to work. I currently work for Bank of America and have been for the past forty years. It certainly keeps me on my toes. I left my beloved Florida in 1998 and moved to Charlotte, NC. It took me sometime to adjust to living here, but now I love it! It is great for riding my motorcycle. Love the mountains and the change in the seasons. I am truly blessed to have a nice home, loving family and many friends that help me get through the rough days. I don't worry about getting old, I think of all the friends and loved ones in our lives that are no longer with us. Each day is a blessing! I am looking forward to seeing all my classmates of the class of 1965! In 2015 I made the decision to move back home to Florida to be with my family. I am so fortunate to work for a company that supported my move and permitted me to keep my job. Being home feels great! (Updated 11/15/2017) Tom Coarsey Address:1788 Dickey Rd. Murphy, NC 28906-9798 Home:828 644-1818 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sharon Fezatte for 39.5 years with 05 children and 10 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife at work. Our children: Scott works at Verizon as an engineer and lives in Alpharetta, Ga. Michele is a Physical Therapist and lives in Lake City, Fl. Caryn is in charge of an office for Enterprise Car Rental and lives in Hampton, Ga. Sheila works for a Tax Accountant and lives in Palmetto, Fl. Christi works at Pacific Tomato Growers and lives in Bradenton. My Education:Two years at MCC. My Career:Retired from U.S. Postal Service with 33 years of service. How I spend my free time:Hunting, Fishing, Wood Turning, and helping others Other comments:We moved to western North Carolina after we retired and enjoy the mountain life. (Updated 6/5/2015) John Cobb Address:2807 51st St W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 795-4438 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Cheryl Cockburn Schoelles Address:1456 Dutton Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Spouse:Married to Carl for 35 years with 1 child. Personal:I met Carl where I worked the day, July3, before I was to move to Oregon to live on a commune.He asked me out but I didn't think I had time to go anywhere. On July 4, I changed my mind and went. I am glad I did because we have been together ever since. I do not believe in love at first sight. Fortunately, I am not in charge. My son lives a block away with his wife, who just graduated from college as a teacher in special ed..They are both great and we are close. I went to Manatee Jr. and Florida Atlantic Universry. From here it grows complicated so I will just skim over it. My husband worked in construction and the Golden Gate Bridge and then retired. I was a part time worker. When I was pregnant I was extremely ill with kidney problems. That problem led to other problems and a good part of my life was and still is, spent dealing with my health. I have good friends, a nice dog,and a wonderful husband. I have a large yard and garden, I read, go to classes on things of interest,also museums, the zoo,arbatorium, all of the wonderful places of that sort. I also attend plays often and I love every kind of dance. I recently saw Cirque de soliel in Vegas. I like to go camping, the desert , the mountains, yosemite, just to much to list. I also like church and am an episcopalean. and of course family and friends. Uh oh, I just noticed the education and work part of this bio.. Sorry, already done it here. Other comments:I only went to manatee for a year if that so I doubt many of you remember me. Maybe Patty? Hi Patty. and maybe Sally, hi Sally. I opposed Vietnam war.I was NOT against our soldiers. It was mainly to save our men that I opposed us being there. Chris Coffin Address:10505 Oak Run Drive Bradenton, FL 34211-9398 Home:941 758-9492 Office:941-545-4181 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Annie for 10 years with 7 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:My wife Ann Friedman and I met in high school and went to the Senior Prom. We both were married for over 20 years to others, divorced, re-met and the rest is history. We have 7 children in our blended family, scattered across the US and six grandchildren. Two are drug reps, one is a VP with GE Capital, one is going into the Air Force, two are stay-at-home moms, and one is in the job market. My Education:Out of college, I worked for various banks and savings and loan institutions in Manatee and Sarasota Counties and in 1983 started my own mortgage banking company until 1999. Since then I have been doing more consulting and working with private investors. I've developed several commercial real estate projects. My Career:We are currently involved in the development and renovation of property in Balsam, North Carolina as well as other local properties. How I spend my free time:I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading and fishing. Other comments:We are actively involved, as part of our church, in a ministry called "The Encounter" which is a world wide outreach. (Updated 5/9/2010) Doyle Coker Address:13130 Greenhorn Road GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945 Home:5304772199 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Debra for 46 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Cynthia Cole Sabetto (Passed Away) Address:2494 Neptune Rd Kissimmee, FL 34744 Home:407 846 7960 Office:407 846 3020 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jim for 36 years with 1 child. Personal:Moved to Kissimmee right after graduation. Saw my future husband in church and thought this is the one. Italian too. Got married in 1969, moved to Okinawa where he was stationed with the Army Security Agency. Stayed there until he was discharged in 1970. Our daughter was born in 1975, Gina Roxanne Sabetto now Gina Carwile. Between my husband and daughter I couldn't ask for anything better. We now own our own business raising and selling Orchids since 1983. We are both cancer survivors and just glad to raise hell and party, especially in New Orleans where we go at least twice a year, and hope to some day move there and get out of this rat race and I mean that literally as we are 20 minutes from Disney. How I spend my free time:Fishing when we can get the time off. Spending time with the family and partying in New Orleans. Other comments:Passed away from December 19,2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Married to Jim Sabetto one month shy of 50 yrs. One Daughter and one Grandson. Retired in 2007 from an Orchid business they owed for 27 years. (Updated 5/28/2019) Scott Cole (Updated 3/24/2015) Bob Coleman Address:28 Iroquois Trail Ormond Beach, FL 32174-4328 Home:386 676-7433 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bobbi Lively for 48 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:We have two sons Matt & Micah. Matt graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters and teaches here in Volusia County. His wife Stef is a drug representative and they have two beautiful daughters, Katie who is 15 and Kelly is 13. They live about a mile from us so we get to see the girls quite often. Micah is Lt. Cmdr. USN and was called to active duty 9 January, 2007. He returned from Baghdad and graduated from UF with a PHD in math. He and Hiroko are now in Atlanta where he is with Georgia Tech Research Institute. They have a three year old son Yoshi. My Education:Freshman year at Florida Presbyterian rooming with John Criswell and graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering. I was President of my fraternity and if you have ever seen Animal House you'll have good understanding what our fraternity was like. Since then I have attended many work related classes as diverse as Statistical Applications taught by the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers and the Program Management Development at Harvard Business School. I am registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. My Career:I was with FPL for 39 years since graduating from FIT in 1971. Although it was the same company, I have had such a varied career that I feel like I worked for a dozen different organizations. From field engineering, construction, customer service, general management, substations & transmission, corporate planning & reporting to finally external affairs. I am now an adjunt instructor at ERAU teaching a senior course in Mechanical Engineering. How I spend my free time:Bobbi and I are very involved in our community and I have been Chairman/President of various organizations including, Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Clubs, League of Women Voters, FUTURES Education foundation and currently I am on the boards of WorkForce Development, Civic League and Boys/Girls Clubs. My knees prevent any basketball but Bobbi and I swing dance every week or so and she is still light enough that I can do aerials and throw her around. We both ride motorcycles and I am co-chair of the Bike Week Task Force that manages the largest motorcycle event in the world. We also like to take a long weekend and ride to Savannah or longer trips like Washington D.C. and Canada. For around town I restored the bike I wanted while in High School; a 1960 Harley Super-10. Other comments:After almost 50 years of marriage I admit that I am still enamored with Bobbi. We love the small town atmosphere of Ormond Beach yet we are 15 minutes from all the activities in Daytona Beach and an hour from Orlando. We are blessed that our children and grandchildren live so close. (Updated 5/28/2019) Debbie Combs Carraway Address:325 Sawmill Road 2785 Corey Road Gray Court, SC 29645 Home:864 876-0495 Office:Retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Tom for 51 years with 1 child. Personal:Meet my husband Tom in Jr High School. Had our 1st date on April Fools Day. We moved from Melbourne, Fl to South Carolina after we retired. Our daughter Kim still lives in Melbourne, Fl. She is a Sr Eng. Project Specialist for Rockwell Collins, married to a wonderful guy,no children but a menagerie of animals. My Career:36 yrs with Rockwell Collins as a SR Buyer. Retired in Oct 2012 How I spend my free time:Camping, bingo and trips to Florida to visit friends and family Other comments:Enjoying retirement. (Updated 11/13/2017) Janis Coomer Peters (Passed Away) Address:2816 36th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205-3532 Other comments:Passed away 06/14/2005 (Updated 9/8/2009) Becky Cooper Southall Address:6348 Rookery Cir Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 755-5675 Email:[email protected]
Sally Cosgrove Greenland (Passed Away) Address:8401 Lake Cypress Rd Lake Worth, FL 33467 Home:561 433-9355 (Updated 2/6/2015)
Robert Cotterman Address:3288 Welmingham Dr SW Atlanta, GA 30331 Home:404 344-5140 Office:4044912929 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Norris Andrews for 1 year. Personal:Norris is my partner now and for the last 17 years. My Education:B.S. in Chemistry at University of South Florida, M.S. Computer Science at Georgia State My Career:Spent 4 years in the Air Force as a medic. Laboratory Information Systems Manager at Grady Health System in Atlanta for the last 37 years. Retired May 2017 (Updated 11/8/2017) John Criswell Address:4935 E Shannon Lakes Dr Tallahassee, FL 32309-2314 Home:850 668-4235 Office:850-933-4707 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jane for 23 years with 1 child. Personal:Met my wife while we were working in juvenile justice programs in Ft. Myers, Florida. Jane is currently the Director for Refugee Assistance under the Department of Children and Families. My Education:After Manatee, I graduated in Psychology from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. Later, went for a Masters Degree in Public Administration through Nova University. My Career:After graduating from Eckerd, I went into the Air Force and was stationed in Orlando as a medic then in Thailand for a year. Got out after 3.5 years as a SSgt and went to work in Clewiston Florida as a youth counselor covering Hendry and Glades counties. Got a reprieve from there after 8.5 years and was promoted to a management position with Health and Rehabilitative Services in Ft. Myers working with delinquent youth. Promoted to Superintendent at Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Ft. Myers. In 1989, we moved to Tallahassee where I was promoted to Bureau Chief for Delinquency Services for the State. In 1994, when the Department of Juvenile Justice was created, I became the Department's Bureau Chief for Quality Assurance, the position I hold today. I will retire from the State in February next year but plan to keep working somewhere. How I spend my free time:Love to fish, scuba dive, and anything around the water. Other comments:2I have an 18 year old son, Michael, who's been a great athlete. Last year he made all conference 1st team in baseball and was his team's MVP. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies and the Red Sox. He is currently enrolled at Central Florida Community College in Ocala on full scholarship. He red- shirted this year because of sholder surgery on his pitching arm. He's a lefty thowing 90 mph and should do very well next year. You can probably tell I'm a little proud. Sorry I can't make it this time. I'll be in Miami on business. Hope you're doing well and everyone has a great time at the reunion. Anne Crowley Address:3003 Vassar St Melbourne, FL 32901 Home:3212200432 Office:3212200432 Email:[email protected] I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:children live in Alabama and Ohio My Education:BS Florida State;MSSA Case Western Reserve University; My Career:Clinical Therapist in Cleveland at Applewood Centers for 41 years. How I spend my free time:Recently relocated back to Florida,am auditing couple of classes at Florida Institute of Technology, volunteering,looking for part time work,learning about Gardening in Florida,adjusting to the heat but am happy to deal with it versus cold and snow. (Updated 11/8/2017) Julie Crum Henderson Address:3511 SE 27th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 Home:352 378-2997 I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I am now single. I have two boys. Robby, the oldest, is married with one son and has 3 more years before he retires from the army and lives in Ok. Shawn, the youngest, is in the managment side of a grass company and Black Prong Equestrian Center. Shawn lives in Morrison, FL with his wife and small two children. My Education:After high school graduation I attend MJC for one semester. Went on to exray training in Hollywood, FL. Then worked the next 5 years as a tech. at Manatee Mem. and Venice Hosp. From there I spent 3 years in Montana ( and should have stayed there) and 6 mon. in Superior, Wis. Six months too long. Then back to Fl. In 1989, when my younger son was in middle school, I went back to school at Manatee Community then on to University of South Florida. I graduated in 1997, because I had to have a liver transplant in 1994. That is what has brought me to Gainesville. My Career:I now am employed at Shands HealthCare Center at UF. I am editor of the Transplant Endeavour Newsletter and I am able to work from home. I make equestrian gifts for Esentially Equeine in Micanopy. The job I enjoy the best is Critter sitting for friends. How I spend my free time:My father passed away a few years ago, so now my mom and I live together on 5 acres just outside of Gainesville. I have a horse, Ladybug, and enjoy riding her and I kayaking. I am involved with Paynes Prarrie and McIntosh United Methodist Church. We have varrious things going on that I am involved with. Other than that I don't have a lot of time. Other comments:I was given a second chance with live and I am enjoying every day of it. Martha Cuartas Aburto Home:954 437-2536 (Updated 3/24/2015)
Bain Culton Address:10630 Wenzel Avenue Kansas City, MO 64137 Home:816 966-2946 Office:816-444-7277 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Patti for 31 years with 4 children. Personal:Patti's from Rhode Island, I'm from Alabama, and we met in Cocoa Beach. I like that. And we started off as just good friends--really. Our older son, Chris, is married and works as an assistant football coach at the US Naval Academy. Our older daughter, Abbie, is an RN and married to a physician in Minneapolis. Our younger daughter, Alexia, is just graduating as an esthetician and our younger son, Thomas, will attend Northwestern College in St. Paul next year. My Education:I appreciate very much being included in all this. I started out with almost all of you at Walker JHS. Midway thru our junior year, my family moved to Tallahassee so I actually graduated from Leon High. But I feel very connected to all of you. Those five years were very important in my life. After high school, I played football at Georgia Tech and graduated with a BS in math. My Career:Taught math in a number of schools in Brevard County, Fla. Coached football, basketball, baseball, track and surfing. Ran for state representative (lost). Started a church, met my wife, and began our family there. We later moved to Atlanta where my wife and I sold residential real estate. Spent two years in New Hampshire as headmaster in a small private school. We are now selling real estate here in the great Midwest and I also teach classes in a real estate school. Can't seem to get away from teaching. I thoroughly enjoy it. Other comments:I thank the Lord every day for my wife, our children and the people that I have met throughout my life. I think often of you, many of you, and I am grateful that you touched my life in a special way. (Updated 10/21/2020) Cecilia Cummins Keller Address:3010 42nd St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205-1245 Email:[email protected]
Diane Cunningham
Wayne Daltry Address:1995 Longfellow Drive N. Ft Myers, FL 33903 Home:239 997-0673 Office:239-335-2840 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marta for 29 years with 2 children. Personal:Met spouse in Bradenton back when Gay meant Happy, kids live down here, one a planner one a College student (and wife went back to school with her). Largely severed ties with Bradenton after mother died, but Sister is still up there. My Education:Bachelors from the Citadel, Masters in Planning from FSU. National Fellow in American Institute of Certified Planners. My Career:Retired once from Directing SWFlorida Regional Planning Council, VN veteran, currently in special project for Lee County government called "smart growth." Usually president once or twice of whatever group end up in, if I cant become the secretary and make sure I dont get nominated for President. How I spend my free time:Outdoors recreation, various public causes, and geeky on line computer games Other comments:1Rotarian, Methodist, Tax payer, hoard guns for end of world, buried gold in my back yard, trespass and I will kill, Homeowner, progressive Republican but will slide as needed (there are three of us) sips liquids. (Updated 1/14/2011) Karl (K J) DaPrato Address:Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Home:239-948-1191 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Wendy for 13 years. Personal:Met Wendy on eHarmony Feb 2004. I have 1 daughter (39) and 1 grandson (17). Wendy's son is married with 2 girls ages (14 and 12) and 3 boys aged 11, 6 & 4. and a single daughter. My Education:Manatee CC, Leeward CC- Hawaii, Univ Hawaii. To many jobs to list. Early retirement from Motorola. My Career:US Coast Guard discharged in Hawaii and stayed until 1988. Moved back to Bradenton then moved to Naples in 2004. How I spend my free time:I stayed busy volunteering for non profit organizations and working with children in church. Other comments:Note change of email address. (Updated 11/8/2017) Jeanne Daughaday d'Eauede Data hidden at classmate's request. Susan Davis Hill Address:2031 49th St. E. Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 722 4377 Office:retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to James for 44 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:We met driving around Drumstick. His red 64 Chevy caught my eye. We have one son and two grandchildren. I love to bowl, fish, ride horses and race cars. I'm retired and loving it. I bowl 2 times a week, volunteer one day in the school system, clean house one day if I have too! I taught 27 years in the Manatee County School school system. In 1991 I was one of 7 finalists for Manatee County Teacher of the Year. In 2015 I was inducted in the Sarasota/Manatee Bowling Hall of Fame for meritorious service. My Education:BS from MJC in Business Management BA from USF in elementary education My Career:27 years teaching in Manatee County How I spend my free time:Bowl, fish, ride horses, collect cars, meet with family and friends. (Updated 7/20/2015) Sandra Davis Smith-Wolf Address:133 Murdock Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 Home:919 245-0822 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jack H. Wolf for 6 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:Jack and I met on the dance floor. We travel all over to concerts, events, and festivals just to dance and sometimes teach Zydeco and Cajun dancing. My son, Derek, and grandson, Dawson, live in nearby in Hillsborough. Grandson, Dawson, recently received his brown belt in Aikido. Jack's two daughters are finally both pregnant with girls. I will finally get a girl child to play with! Yeah!!! My Education:BA-Fine Art, USF in 1985; BA-Inter-discipline Social Science-Sign Language and Social Science, USF in 1989; AS-American Sign Language Interpreter Training, Hillsboro Community College in 1989; Starlight Holistic Healing-1990; Library Technology Training classes at Central Carolina Community College; Watercolor and Acrylic and Collage techniques training with different national arts. My Career:Worked various jobs, sales, sign language interpreter, library audio visuals, merchandise display, freelance artist, office work, set up the Deaf Service Center of Manatee before moving to North Carolina in 1989. Worked in school systems here as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf then Jack asked me to work in his medical office. I am now retired and trying to become a professional artist. How I spend my free time:Am getting back to my artistic roots by taking many art classes and workshops and have had several shows and a sale of my work, recently asked to join a new gallery, have won several awards including two first and one third in the recent Silver Arts Competition of the Chatham County Senior Olympics. I quilt, knit, read voraciously, and dance, dance, dance! We love Zydeco/Cajun music and dancing and take a group yearly to New Orleans and Lafayette to club crawl and dance the nights away. We also do many road trips to other dance events. Other comments:Sorry that we will not be able to make it to Florida for the reunion this year. Too much happening here around that date. Hope everyone has a wonderful get together. Maybe next time! (Updated 6/11/2010) Robert Deckinga Address:8143 Elizabeth Orland Park, IL 60462 Home:708 460-6464 Office:708-921-0906 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Cheryl for 36 years with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife in Bradenton Christian Ref. Church back in 1967, while she was vacationing. We live in Orland Park, IL a suburb of Chicago. Two of our children live in Grand Rapids, MI and two live in the Chicagoland area. My Education:I graduated from MJC following high school, and then from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. I have a MA.in Education Administration from St. Xavier's University, in Chicago. My Career:I taught Jr. High Students for 17 years, then became a school principal at Southwest Chicago Chistian Schools in Oak Lawn, IL. In 1996, I became a city-wide administrator for Chicago Public Schools, and was appointed the director of the school intervention. I currently work in the lowest performing schools in Chicago, attempting to have them removed from academic probation. My current school is identified as 99% poverty, in Chicago's most challenging neighborhood. How I spend my free time:My wife and I travel to Comyagua, Honduras annually to work in an orphanage, I raise pumpkins, restore Farmall tractors, distribute Bibles for the Gideons, hunt pheasants and travel. Other comments:I attended Manatee High only in my senior year,it was a great experience and I met many good friends while I was in the Bradenton area. (Updated 8/2/2011) Roger DeGlopper Address:11317 Falling Creek Dr Bealeton, VA 22712-7731 Home:540-219-9759 Office:202-268-6933 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Julie for 24 years with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Retired and traveling the world My Education:4 years college My Career:Budget Specialist at Postal Headquarters Washington DC How I spend my free time:Running, traveling, golf (Updated 11/8/2017) Donna DeLance Green
Diane DeLance
Carol DeLay Orler Address:2804 17th Street Ct W Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:19417730498 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to William for 32 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:After my divorce, I met Bill through a mutual friend. We dated and broke up because I didn't want to get married. He sent me flowers and called to check on me until we started dating again. Then we married. I couldn't find a better person to spend my life with. As for my children and grandchildren, and great grand children,I am very fortunate to have most of them toliving here in Bradenton. Michelle ( Oldest)is a artist and she works in the evil heart of Walmart, electronics. Her youngest ,Michael, is in college.Wendy (youngest)has her masters in anthropology.She is also an artist and musician. In 2006 Bill & I live in the old Bradenton Trailer Park, now Bradenton Tropical Palms.. whoop te do. My Education:After High School I got my cosmetologist license but didn't like the work. I have worked several different jobs when I was young including waitressing. Then I went to medical assistant school. I worked various urgent care units until a patient beat me up and I said enough! In 1978 I went to work for a local Optometrist as an assistant. In Dec 2005 I finally quit that job to start my own small business. I now make ceramic pet urns. The urns are sculpted and painted to look like the pet and they sell all over the world.2017. I no longer can do that due to health. My Career:I really love the artwork I am doing. Imagine doing something you love AND getting paid for it!! How I spend my free time:Bill & I love to go RVing. We really enjoy exploring new places, looking at old houses and just relaxing.( and going to casinos) Other comments:Many of us don't look like we used to. That's OK! Heck everytime I get my picture taken or stand in front of a mirror some fat old lady jumps in front of me!! What's that all about? OH well, Some days are diamonds some are stones!!! (Updated 11/8/2017) Lynda Dennis Gritten Home:217 351-1748 (Updated 9/28/2009) Veryce DeSear Enqlish Address:PO Box 2088 Ashville, NC 28802-2088 Home:828 768-3807 Office:828 299-3038 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Dan for 31 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I met Dan through a family member. Our children live in Bradenton (Domestic Engineer), Tennessee (Medical codeing),and New York City ( copywriter for an advertising firm) My Career:Safety & Risk Manager for a PEO How I spend my free time:Landscapeing/Gardening, florist, Grandchildren, and church activities (Updated 5/16/2015) Jean Dickinson Davis Address:140 No. Northington St. Prattville, AL 36067 Home:334 365-2506 Office:334-361-8667 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Nicky for 40 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Nicky and I met when we were both teaching high school students in Dallas County, Alabama. Our son, Buddy, lives in Merritt Island, Florida. Our daughter, Becky, lives here in Prattville, with her husband, Wendell. Becky works at Wells Fargo Financial Center and Wendell works for a local contractor. Nicky and I have three grandchildren and one great daughter. My Education:In 1968 I graduated from Judson College with an AB degree, received a Masters of Education from the University of Montevallo in 1977 and completed some post-graduate work at Auburn University in 1978. I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My Career:In 1995 I retired from the public education system in Alabama, after working for more than 25 years. Most of those years I worked as Director of Guidance and Counseling in my current hometown of Prattville. Since I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor, I opened my own business, working as a counselor and a consultant. In January of 1997 I was appointed by Governor Fob James to serve in a sub- cabinet level position at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. For two years I coordinated block grant programs received by the state from the federal government. When Gov. James lost the election, I lost my job! After leaving this position, I worked as a Community Development Specialist, preparing grant applications and administering them. In 2005 I went to the Attorney General's Office, directing task forces and conducting training. In 2008 I left the AGO and worked in the State Department of Alabama Federal Programs Division. Leaving there in 2010, I fully retired (kind of) and now make jewelry, work part- time at a fine jewelry store, and conduct reviews of local educational agencies on a part-time basis. In addition, I enjoy those grandchildren and the great grand, age 3.5! How I spend my free time:I am active in my community in several ways. I am on the board of directors of the Central Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Mayor's Historic Preservation Commission, past president of the Prattville Rotary Club, Past President of the Board of Directors of a teenage drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, Peers Are Staying Straight: the NOBLE Idea, and a member of the Autauga County Republican Club. I have been active in state and local politics for the last ten plus years. My greatest adventure at this time is my work with the Central Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross, where I am a board member and chairman of the Blood Services Committee. I am also a National Disaster Mental Health Worker and have worked several disasters, including the September 11th Attack in New York City and Hurricane Frances. I am also trained to conduct Reconnection Workshops for returning military staff and their families. My husband, Nicky, and I attend First Baptist Church, where we are active in our Sunday School class. And, of course, in my spare time, I spend time with my three grandchildren, Tyler, 23, Molly 19, who is fourth generation student at Auburn University, and Will 15. Ariel is Tyler's child and is 3.5 Other comments:Although I am certain that I did not truly appreciate my MHS education, it has well-prepared me for my various professions. Being 70 is rather mind-blowing and something about which I never thought in 1965 (Updated 11/8/2017) Frank Diehl Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ora. (Updated 7/12/2015) Janet Diemer Stecklare Address:14 John Davis Dr Jericho, VT 05465 Home:802 899-4972 Email:[email protected] (Updated 4/6/2015)
John Dimodica (Passed Away) Other comments:Jack (John Dimodica) was tragically struck and killed while crossing a street in Las Vegas in December 1997. He lived about six days following his accident. His family was with him at the end. Jack worked in the entertainment industry there. He was divorced, and had one son
Wayne Dimond (Passed Away)
Cecil Dix Address:16208 Rawls Rd Sarasota, FL 34240-9147 Home:941 322-1434 (Updated 2/26/2015)
Mary Dobbe Love Address:2224 42nd St W Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941-746-7360 Cell:941-725-1702 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Gene for 15 years with 1 child and 7 grandchildren. Personal:My husband, Gene, was the best friend of my late husband, Larry, who died of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. He was always there for Larry and continued to be there for me after Larry died. It took us both by surprise when we fell in love and we married on June 3, 1995. I have one son, Danny, who is married, lives in Burlington, Vermont, has twins, Bobby & Amanda, and works as a Computer Tech for NCR. My other 5 grandchildren came into my life by way of my marriage to Larry and some of them have given me a total of 5 Great-grandchildren so far. Gene's only child, his daughter, Darlene, passed away in 2004; she had no children. My Education:I attended MJC for one year and the Univ. of Cincinnati 'College Conservatory of Music' for one year, but discontinued my education to get married. I now realize that my love of music sent me in the wrong educational direction as I spent most of my working career in office management and banking. I took a break for several years when Larry's MS progressed and he needed me at home. I continued to be a homemaker when Gene and I married. Then I decided I wanted to do something part-time for fun and was a hostess at Demetrios' for 5 years, which was a very happy experience. I just love being around people! Gene and I are now both retired and taking life easy with our dog and 3 cats and enjoy being free to do what we want, when we want. My Career:Office Management, Banking, Accounting; Playing the organ at restaurants, private clubs and lots of weddings; Hostessing. Now retired. How I spend my free time:I'm a huge computer buff and enjoy the cyberworld. Gene and I are happiest just being at home (he's an avid gardener and we never want for fresh veggies), but we do like to travel now and then. We are big animal lovers and our furballs tend to keep us on the homefront as we just hate to leave them. Love spending time with our family and enjoy going out to dinner often with friends. Other comments:I am originally from Lake Orion, Michigan, moving to Anna Maria Island with my parents in 1954 and growing up in Holmes Beach. I'll always be grateful to them for bringing me to such a wonderful place to grow up and live. They say, "never say never," but I'm pretty sure that Manatee County will be my forever home. And my years at Manatee High will always be some of my most cherished memories! (Updated 5/21/2019) David Dodd
Phyllis Dorsett Johnson Address:Bradenton, FL Home:941 747-7908 Email:[email protected]
Donna Douglas
Phyliss Douglas Douglass
John Drew
Richard Dunn Address:Bradenton, FL 34203 (Updated 9/7/2009)
Nancy Durst Maginness Address:160 South East 23rd Street Cape Coral, FL 33990 Home:239 458-5210 Office:239-770-5751 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jim for 45 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Jim and I meet at the beach in 1963. My Education:Professional Guardian for the elderly. How I spend my free time:I love to spend time with my four grandsons "Grams Guys". Other comments:Our oldest daughter Michelle and her husband, Fred adopted our third grandson Josh he is 12. Our daughter Lynda and her husband, John have 2 boys, Christian is 16 and Colten is 12. They are in Cape Coral,too. That's "Gram's Guys" Our son Jimmy and Nikki were married on Bradenton Beach in 2005. They have one son James William Maginness III "Trey" who will be 2 in June. Sorry Jim and I won't be able to make the reunion. It's also our 45th wedding anniversary and we will be on an Alaska cruise. (Updated 4/12/2010) Ken Eastabrooks Address:6813 Walnut Hills Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 Home:6153316343 Office:615-661-3662 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Barbara Musgrave for 46 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I met Barbara (a '66 graduate of Southeast) in Arthur Smith Music Store (Bradenton) . . . she a sales clerk and me a budding rock guitarist that(eventually) made a smart decision not to be a musician the rest of my life. We are both retired and enjoy every minute. Our oldest (Michelle, a stay at home Mom and UNF graduate) lives in Saint Johns, FL with her husband (Rob, a UNF/UF graduate and software engineer) and her 3 children (Riley-19, Samantha-17, and Jonathan-15). Riley likes his Fender electric guitar and is now a college student. Samantha plays piano, a black belt Taekwondo,and Jonathan loves soccer and track. Our son Mike runs his own landscaping business in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Melissa graduated from East Tennessee State University where she was on the soccer team. She is the special education teacher at White Pine Elementary School in White Pine, TN. Now with a Masters degree in education and a Mom too. Owen is 10 and plays football. and Aiden is 5 and Camden is 2. My Education:MJC (where else??) Associates in Electronic Technology and University of West Florida - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. I was "IT" (eye-Tee) before "IT" was cool! (Sorry Barbara Mandrell). OK so it is not the same IT... oh well, it has worked well for me so far! My Career:After MJC, enlisted US Navy 1967-71 (USS Oriskany West PAC) then finished college at UWF. Hired on with Southern Bell/AT&T before graduation ('73)(renamed BellSouth in 1984)(and now AT&T again in 2007!), and retired after 40+ years. How I spend my free time:I mostly like to spend time with my wife. We now are a two-wheeling couple and ride with the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. I occasionally find time to do a little bass fishing and still play "Walk Don't Run" on my Guitar. Barbara tinkers with her sewing machine and really enjoys quilting. Other comments:Bob Coleman has done a wonderful thing for us. We have the BEST web presence and community of contacts. Thanks Bob! (Updated 2/6/2018) Gary Eddy
Cheryl Egan Hall (Passed Away)
Judy Egendoerfer Jahnke
George Eisentrout Sherry Elam Murrie Home:770 442-8217 Email:[email protected] (Updated 3/23/2015)
Carmelia(Cam) Elia Webb Address:540 26th St W #320 Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941-524-9346 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to N/a for 7 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I have two children, Patrick & Delia, 4 grandchildren, 3 girls & 1 boy My Career:Banker for 34 years. Currently on disability due to lung disease How I spend my free time:Focused on grandchildren and serving the Lord. Other comments:Anyone interested in donating to a good cause: NTMinfo.org. Donations will help reseach for new drugs to fight this lung disease I have been blessed with since 2003. (Updated 11/8/2017) Betty Elkins Sale Address:3310 63rd St. W Bradenton, FL 34209 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Cheryl Elliott Brown (Passed Away) (Updated 3/12/2012)
Mary Enfield Wood Address:5216 18th Ave. East Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 744-1999 Spouse:Married to Douglas for 4 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met through a family member. Husband works currently for Winn Dixie after working 33 years at same job in Lexington, KY. My children live in Manatee County. Daughter is a Nurse. Son is Supervisor at Chris Craft. Both have children. My Education:Attended various job related schools, deputy in Ann Arbor, MI, 14 years working for the State of Florida, then took early retirement, currently enjoying being a housewife. How I spend my free time:Boating, watching for manatees and wildlife (as we live on the Braden River), amateur video taping, enjoying the grandchildren and our church activities my husband loves to play tennis,. Other comments:Miss you all, will be glad to see people I went to school with since 3rd grade. I know you all look as young as me!!! LOL Looking forward to seeing you. (Updated 9/8/2009) Janet England Gadoury Address:3902 Mourning Dove Drive Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941 755-5581 Office:941-366-4680 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child. (Updated 5/17/2010)
Wayne Epps Address:Ellenton, FL 34222-2361 (Updated 1/25/2011) John Espy Address:301 W,MORENO ST. Pensacola, FL 32501 Home:850 438-7432 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to sandy for 36 years with 2 children. Personal:I MET MY WIFE AT FSU,(oedipus complex), MY SON,NATE,SPENT 10 YEARS PLAYING MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, CURRENTLY A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND COACH. MY DAUGHTER,ELIZA, IS AN SENIOR ART MAJOR AT WEST FLA.UNIV. My Education:BS IN ALLIED HEALTH, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, 1975. REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST My Career:AFTER SPENDING 13 YEARS BUMMING AROUND ATLANTA, ACTUALLY I DID WORK AT SEVERAL HOSPITALS, WE MOVED TO PENSACOLA TO OPEN A GIFT SHOP IN 1980, SANDY IS FROM THIS AREA,IT'S BEEN A GOOD BUSINESS RUN. I ALSO HAVE OVER 20 YEARS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL.(florence nightengale complex) How I spend my free time:I CAN'T GET THAT WEIGHT LIFTING OUT OF MY MIND, I SPEND MOST OF MY FREE TIME WORKING OUT, THINKING ABOUT WORKING OUT OR READING ABOUT WORKING OUT(INFERIORITY COMPLEX), I WEIGH 185 LBS, BUT A LOT WEAKER.(charles atlas complex) Other comments:GOD BLESS BILLY WHITE AND BILLY ROBINSON! and the rest of our deceased class friends. (Updated 9/27/2009) Cynthia Evans Sides Address:1512 S. Fredrica Ave Clearwater, FL 33756 Home:727-447-4017 Office:retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Lloyd with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:I have two daughters, one an architect in Brandon and one a restaurant/deli manager at Nature's Foodpatch, a health food store in Clearwater. I have been divorced once and widowed twice. My life-partner's name is Delbert. We met at volleyball and enjoy many of the same activities. My Education:Rec'd a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a minor in Business from USF. Retired in 2005 from State of Florida where I was the Program Administrator For Economic Services over the Suncoast Region of Florida. My Career:Before receiving degree in the mid 70's spent time waitressing, doing construction work and co- owner/operator of a hog farm. How I spend my free time:Play volleyball 4-5 times a week. Ride my bike. Volunteer tax preparer for AARP free Tax-Aide service during tax season. Read, enjoy life. Love hiking Take about 3 vacations a year. Take our RV all around the country, on the road from 2-4 months at a time. Take one or two cruises a year. In 2018 we're taking a 60-day cruise round trip from Ft. Lauderdale all the way around South America. Really excited about that! (Updated 11/8/2017) Sara Ezell Wilkinson (Passed Away) Address:270 Elk Hill Drive P.O. Box 1712 Banner Elk, NC 28604 Home:828 898-9834 My Education:Graduated from Stephens College with an Associate Degree.Graduated from the University of West Florida with a B.S. in Elementary Education.Received a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. My Career:Worked two years in Burlington, Vermont teaching elementary school.Returned to Manatee County and taught in the Elementary schools.Became a Primary Specialist in 1980 and worked in area elementary schools until I became an Assistant Principal. I continued as an Assistant Principal for 12 years and in June 2004 I retired from Palmetto Elementary after 33 years in the school system. I then sold my home in Florida and moved to North Carolina. How I spend my free time:I work out three times a week. Hiking and visitng local sites plus planting gardens (vegetable and flowers) and enjoying my new home and the seasons in the mountains of North Carolina have occupied the majority of my time so far. Steve Facemire Address:105 N. Hillcrest Dr. Sutton, WV 26601-1107 Home:304 765-2031 Office:304-678-4600 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Barbara (Bobbie) with 3 children and 11 grandchildren. Personal:My wife and I met in church on the Sunday morning following her Senior Prom. We're the parents of three sons, Steve II, Eric and Brian and have eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Both Steve and Brian live relatively close to us allowing us ample opportunity to get our "grandparent fixes". Unfortunately Eric, his wife and their four children live north of San Antonio, TX, which is a constant source of displeasure since we don't get to spend nearly as much time with them as we'd like. But in the end all are happy and healthy, so the bottom line is life is good. My Career:Following my freshman year at MJC, I joined the Air Force where I served in the medical field spending three years in Texas and the final year in Turkey. Upon my discharge from the Air Force, I joined a highway construction company that was engaged in the construction of the interstate highway system in West Virginia. Beginning as a field office manager, I eventally was promoted to Cost Analyst and Accounting Surpervisor for the corporation which was made up of nine different companies. In the summer of 1975, I had the opportunity to join in a business venture with my father in first one then eventually four supermarkets. In the summer of 1986, having become disillusioned with "being the boss", I joined Wal-Mart Stores as a member of the management team in the Sam's Club division. During my tenure with Sam's I worked in West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Ohio while my wife and family remained at home. Tiring of the travel and being forced to spend ! so much time apart I seized the opportunity to return home and joined the West Virginia State Tax Department as a tax auditor. Effective April 1, 2010, I assumed the position of Tax Unit Supervisor of the Withholding Tax Unit. Ten days after our 50th Reunion I retired and enjoyed two months of leisure before taking a "part-time" gig with a local automobile dealership driving vehicles from one of our sales center to another and doing dealer trades. How I spend my free time:Spare time is a precious commodity for both of us, but what we have we enjoy spending traveling and involved in church work. I serve as Worship Leader for our Sunday services and also teach an adult Sunday School class. I've also been involved in fund raising activities for the Children's Miracle Network for several years Other comments:Really enjoyed getting together with everyone for our 70th Birthday (can you believe it) Reunion. Missed those who couldn't make it and look forward to seeing everyone next time. (Updated 11/9/2017) Anne Fair Address:P.O. Box 14452 Bradenton, FL 34280 Home:941 714-0875 Office:800-672-0882 Email:[email protected] Personal:Nothing like having to update a reunion biography to help you realize that you're in a rut!!Still married to my job but looking forward to a divorce!! My canine and feline population is holding steady. I now act as a "placement agent" for homeless creatures instead of adopting them myself. My Education:After MJC I traveled and lived in many interesting and beautiful places. Returned to school for a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Internship at an STD Clinic in NYC at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Many career-related seminars. My Career:Joined the Arthritis Foundation in 1986 as a Program Director intending to stay for one year. Twenty-four years later I am the President of the Florida Chapter and feel privileged to be able to work for such a worthwhile cause. I can't believe that nearly a quarter of a century has passed in what seems like an instant!! How I spend my free time:My #1 hobby lately seems to be fretting about whether the housing market will rebound sufficiently to allow me to dump some real estate before I die. My guilty pleasures are still shopping for art, antiques and curious objects of any kind...and, of course, Shake Pit!! I love to travel but also enjoy sunsets on the Manatee River. Other comments:I missed the last reunion so I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone this time!! (I'm the one with the gray hair!!) (Updated 6/13/2010) Roger Farrell (Passed Away) (Updated 4/13/2015)
Sharon Farrington Blanchard Address:307 Fall Branch Ln Murphy, NC 28906 Home:828 837-0314 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Richard Farrington Address:Bradenton, FL
Penny Felts Riley Address:7623 9th Avenue Dr. NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 795-8971 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Michael for 5 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I met Michael when I worked as a minutes stenographer at the Clerk's office. He is an internal auditor. My Career:Secretarial/administrative work. Currently work for the Chief of Emergency Medical Services, for Manatee County Public Safety Department. How I spend my free time:We enjoy tent camping and hiking, our local beaches and parks. I have been doing some genealogy and recently found living relatives on my mom's side of the family, when she believed she had no family left. They're coming to see her in June! I make hand-pieced, hand-quilted quilts, and I'm just finishing up one for my first grandchild due in June. I cross stitch, and belong to a weekly stitch & b---- group.NW Bradenton has the new Robinson Preserve and I utilize it a lot for walking. Other comments:The accomplishment that I am most proud of is that I have overcome the belief that I could never learn to play a guitar. I have a long way to go, but I can make music with the thing and accompany myself in my attempt to sing. It was such a confidence boost, that I bought a banjo and started on that too. I really look forward to playing for the grandchildren and introducing them to the traditional songs I learned in elementary school--plus a few other good ones I know!I'm a cabin widow in 2008-2009! We purchased a log cabin package and had it dried in on our property in Brasstown, N.C. It's now a low-budget, one-man operation with Michael working much of the year(s)to complete it. It's on-the-job trainng and he's anxious to see if the electric will actually work! Someday, it may be a vacation rental cabin. (Updated 6/29/2015) Bill Fisher Address:740 Liberty Cir Murphy, NC 28906-1890 Home:941 750-8516 Spouse:Married to Debbie Mark Fisher for 15 years with 5 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Debbie and I both worked for Staff Leasing. Her father, Doug Mark and Bill Mullis were two of the four original owners. I had been married , previously for 19 years and have 3 grown children from that relationship: Mike, (named for Mike Mallonee, for real), age 35 and 2 children. Mike lives near Minneapolis and is a courrier for a company that ships vital organs, bone marrow and body parts from all over the world. Mindi, age 25 has a son and lives here in B'Town, Andy s 22 and is serving his final year of a 5 year enlistment in the Navy, stationed at Pearl Harbor. After that marriage ended, I was single for 4 years when I let Debbie catch me and so I married the bosses daughter. Debbie was born in our Junior year of HS, We have two boys: Chandler, age 11 and Chase, age 10. We have lived in River Pointe Subdivision for the last 9 1/2 years. My Education:After attending Emory University, I attended their med school and rec'd my Medical License in Follecullarology. My Career:I spent four years of residencey interning at the Beverly Hills, California School of Cosmotology where I was able to pioneer and perfect several innovative procedures, perhaps you have heard of one or all of the following: Follecullar inventorious, Follecular Transference, Follecullar extractionus and the Coup De Gras, Follecullar transistance. How I spend my free time:Today, I am retired and have a home here in B'Town and others in West Palm Beach, San Francisco, Vail and Hazzard, Kentucky. I have done Follecullar Transferences for former Presidents Ford and Reagan. Obviously it didn't take for former President Ford, but I sure hit a home run for former President Reagan. My greatest professional axchievement is the Follecullar Transistance,it has become a passion of mine, as well as a hobby. Now, you don't need a Bose radio or a surround sound system, you can just listen to your hair by brushing your hair, with a specialty brush, you can receive all of the satellite radio signals known to mankind. Whoa! What a hoot. Other comments:Seriously, I have not accomplished much professionally, but personally, I am the riches man alive. My biggest accomplishment is my 5 children of whom I am tremendously proud. My greatest achievement is marrying my beautiful wife, Debbie. My happiest moments are at home with them. God is Good!!! (Updated 3/3/2015) Don Flowers (Passed Away) Address:4202 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 746-6464 Other comments:Don was a native of Bradenton and graduated from MHS in 1965. After two years at the Presbyterian College in SC, Don served in the US Air Force and later at the NSA. Returning back to Florida, Don continued his studies at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. After graduating in 1987, he worked alongside his father as a Pharmacist at Foster Drug Store in downtown Bradenton. Don was known for his love of learning, great conversation, and devotion to family and friends. He was not ashamed to share his faith in Christ nor did he hide his eager anticipation for His soon return. Mike Flynn Address:Richmond, VA
Chuck Forrest Address:1899 South 126th Street Omaha, NE 68144 Home:402 334-5698 Office:402-501-8104 Spouse:Married to Sherry a/k/a she who must be obeyed for 34 years with 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met Sherry ( a librarian) in a local dixie land bar in Feb. 1970, while I was stationed at Offutt Airforce Base in Nebraska. Unfortunately for her, she forgot her fake phone number and gave me her real one. We have 3 sons, Ryan is 32 and practicing law in Omaha, Eric and Kevin are twins and are in the last stages of undergraduate work. My daughter from my first marriage (Kay Andress) is a graduate of FSU and is now running a business with her husband. I have 2 granddaughters, Stephanine is 18 and living with us while she attends college, Lindsay is 17 and a junior in high school in Tallahassee. My Education:I dropped out of MJC and joined the Air Force in 1966. After I returned from Vietnam in 1968, I quickly got into the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where I graduated in 1971. In 1973 I graduated from Creighton Law School in Omaha and have been in private practice ever since. My Career:I now practice law as a one man firm. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How I spend my free time:GOLF, is there anything else worthwhile. Other comments:I am surprised at how old you all have gotten. (Updated 11/22/2017) Paul Fortney
Joe Foster Address:8520 Nolan St Harvard, IL 60033 Home:815 236-9390 Office:847 320-3527 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Dana for 13 years with 3 children. Personal:Married Dana Boyle from Sarasota in 1971 - Divorced 1985, 3 sons: (Colton 30, Rory 28, and Brian 25). My Education:At Manatee Junior College received an AS Degree in Computer Programming, Florida Atlantic University 1 ½ years Marketing. While in the military various courses from University of Maryland and City College of Chicago. While in the Education Department at Kemper Insurance many more computer programming courses. My Career:I’ve been lucky with my career until now and rode the computer wave from Junior College to today. I’ve been a machine operator at Palmer Bank Sarasota, computer operator at First Federal Bradenton, programmer at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. In the US Army Zweibrucken, Germany, I was a computer programming instructor for 3 years. After the Army I came to Kemper Insurance in Long Grove, IL. I’ve been here for 28 years and now about to be laid-off. Kemper is out of business now. The remaining employees are here to keep systems going until the last policy expires (in a year or two). While at Kemper I’ve been a programming instructor, programmer, designer/analyst, and help desk analyst. After 40 years in the computer field I’m tired of it and ready to retire at 58. How I spend my free time:I like photography and old movies. I work a lot on my old Gravely garden tractor to keep it running. Other comments:Now my focus is on planning a retirement. My youngest son Brian (25) wants to attend the University of South Florida for his last 2 years of college starting in 2006 or 2007. It would be great to follow him down to Florida for my retirement (Updated 2/25/2011) Linda Freeman Williams
Tom French (Passed Away) Spouse:Married to none. Personal:I met my current girlfriend through the Penthouse forum-we met over shakes and fries at the Shake Pit in 1972-by sharing past columns we found we had much in common, both with each other and others we had both met along the way. My Education:Graduated from MJC (2 year college) in 1976. Have held real estate, banking and mortgage broker licenses as well as as Masters in sexual massage therapy. I am now still in the small loan business and oversee a fleet of 4 rental cars, My Career:Received an honorable discharge from the USAF much to the chagrin of my military leaders. I have travelled world wide,mostly in Tenn and KY, searching for a niche in the after care industry for used cars- worked briefly with Bill Gates in california setting up a drive through business for prime rib dinners. Overextended ourselves on paperwork and had to close because we had no update system. Dabbled in banking, real estate and selling cars before being implicated in a Girls Gone Wild scam with my girlfriend. I was saved by the testimony of Poop Dog(Snoops cousin) at the trial. How I spend my free time:Really do not have the spare time I wish I had-my girlfriend is trying to obtain a grant from Penthouse to extend her work in personal counseling-after trying to rent out my 4 car fleet I usually hit the putt putt golf course and try to unwind-my favorite hole is the windmill hole. OUR TIME TOGETHER(OUTSIDE OF TONY GASTON AND THOSE GUYS IN THE BLUE JACKETS WHO ALWAYS BEAT ME UP) WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL-OUR SPRINGBOARD TO WHAT AND WHO WE ARE WAS MORE OR LESS FORMULATED IN HIGH SCHOOL-GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Other comments:On October 1, 2009, Tom was reunited with his savior and Lord. Tom was born July 20, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio and moved to Bradenton in 1951. He is predeceased by his father Carl and mother Jackie. Tom graduated from Manatee High in 1965 and Manatee Junior College and served in the U.S. Air Force. Tom's Career was concentrated among Real Estate, Banking, and the Automotive industry. He excelled at free lance writing. Discretion prohibits the naming of his ex-wives. Tom will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his ability to light up a room by his mere presence. Tom is survived by his brother Ted and his wife Becky, his nephews, Tanner (Lisa) and Tyler; his cousin, Cathy (David) Simmons, and dear friends, Marti and Ralph Slocum. (Updated 10/18/2009) Elaine Fugate Pavlisko Address:4207 52nd Street Ct. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (Updated 9/8/2009)
James Gallery Address:5035 St. Denis Ct. #616 Orlando, FL 32812 Home:407-851-2914 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sue Coffey Gallery for 2 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Married to former Sue Coffey, MHS class of 1967. Two children, Julie and Jimmy. My Education:BA from U of South Florida in Political Science. Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. One year of doctoral work at NOBTS. My Career:US Air Force 1966-69; College and US Congressional Aide from 1970-1976; Seminary from 1976-1978; Ministry from 1978-1996; Publisher and Writer 1996-2002; Free lance writer and publishing coach 2002 til present. Mediator with state of Tennessee until 2013. Retired and helping writers self publish. How I spend my free time:Sports enthusiast; reading, love traveling. (Updated 11/11/2017) Tony Gaston Address:5412 4th St E Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 755-0254 Office:retired Spouse:Married to Carol for 42 years with 1 child. Personal:In school How I spend my free time:Boating & fishing (Updated 6/17/2010) Garnet Gates Brown Address:Panama,
Barbara Geist Swan (Passed Away)
James Gelder Address:115 Chapel Street Stratford, CT 06614-1641 Home:203 375-2382 (Updated 9/8/2009) Susan Geldert Schlife Address:P O Box 275 Chester, NE 68327 Home:402 324-5055 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to John Schlife for 3 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:John and I met in the mid-90's in Anchorage, Alaska, as Dr. and patient. He's an exercise physiologist and life-style counselor and he was successful in showing me the right path to wellness. He relocated to Michigan and years later, we ran into each other unexpectedly at an Anchorage Running Club event. He had been back to Anchorage for a speaking engagement and was helping his buddy, the race director, set up the course that day. We discovered that we are soulmates. He "popped the question" at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, we spent our honeymoon on a 520 mile road bike trek across Nebraska and the rest is joyful history. I have three children from previous marriages. Jason, 35, and his wife Tisha and their two daughters Ashlyn and Avery, live in Bradenton, as well as Sara ,32, and her husband John and their two sons, Alex and Jackson. Jason is working in the mortgage industry and Sara works for T-Mobile. Jon, 29, and still single, after completing his tour of duty in the Navy aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, lives and works in Las Vegas,in marketing and PR. My Education:Following Manatee High, went to MJC, married and became a Navy wife and mom. My Career:The best way that I can describe my "career" is that it has been a collage of varied and usually, interesting experiences, including banking, medical secretary, carpentry (working up to crew leader on several Arvida projects for Holmes Construction),podiatric surgical assistant and certified x-ray tech, Nikken Wellness Consultant and most recently, admin. assistant at Disability Support Services at the University of Alaska- Anchorage for seven years prior to marrying John and moving to Chester, Nebraska, his hometown, to where he has semi- retired.I loved my eleven years in Alaska. Besides being stunningly beautiful, I found it to be multi-culturally rich.I thoroughly enjoyed my work at the University and my volunteer work with the Rainbow Project, an equestrian program for disabled children, the Bird Treatment Center, a rescue and rehab center for birds caught in oil spills, the Alaska Run for Women, the Men's Cancer Run, the Iditarod, and the World Special Olympics Winter Games to name a few. How I spend my free time:First of all, I love spending time with my kids and grandchildren, returning to B'town every chance I get and getting together with Jon whenever possible. John and I love biking and travelling, gardening,being sports fans and just being together.John presented me with a wonderful yearling registered Paint colt upon my arrival here and I have become an avid student of Parelli natural horsemanship, as we now have three horses and a donkey, with ages ranging from under 2 to 27 yrs old.It's fascinating. We are both involved in our local economic development group. We are staunch supporters of our local high school sports teams and enjoy every Nebraska Husker "Big Red" game that we can get to. I've become a member of our local volunteer fire and rescue squad as a First Responder with the rescue squad and plan to take the EMT course this fall. I love photography. I find great joy in making wheel-thrown pottery. Have joined a ladies' tap dance class and ,yes, we've even performed at the Spring Recital for the past three years!( Quite a revolutionary concept at first, for some of the local audience!) It's great fun and exercise! Other comments:Life has been such a wonderful journey, ups and downs included. I've been so blessed with loving family and friends and enriched by so many opportunities and experiences. Having lost a dear friend in November to cancer, I'm more mindful than ever, to do my best to make the very best, of every day I'm given, cherishing my family, friends and life in general. I'm really looking forward to our reunion! (Updated 6/25/2012) Wayne Geoffrion Address:6375 Sunbriar Drive Cumming, GA 30040 Home:770 888-7860 Office:770-883-3012 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sandy for 41 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:One of our daughters (Michelle) is married, has three daughters and currently lives in Milwaukee, Wi. with her husband Jason.Our other daughter (Pam) is married and has two daughters who have recently graduated from University of Georgia (Go Dogs!!) The granddaughters still live here in Georgia while our daughter (Pam) and her husband (Todd) has been relocated to Austin Tx. They plan to return here to Georgia within the year.We also have a son who is living in Las Vegas. My Education:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Economics, and Minor in Computer Science. Certificates and Expertise in Networking and Computer Operations Management. My Career:AT&T Company 15 years, Regional Sales Manager (Jacksonville, Miami, Atlanta, Akron). British Petroleum Company as Manager of Corporate Networks,8 yrs.(Cleveland, Houston). Retired from Kimberly Clark Corporation after 18 years as Director, Information Systems (Neenah, Wisc., Sydney Australia, and Atlanta). Worked in real estate sales after retirement until market crashed in 2008.Now I am enjoying retirement with the freedom it permits to do many different things with my wife Sandy. How I spend my free time:Boating and Fishing. Working in Yard in Georgia. (we have a large water feature with Koi fish). Investing and watching stock market. Other comments:While Sandy and I have our residence in Cumming, Ga. we also have a second home in Tropic Isles in Palmetto where I enjoy spending my time boating, fishing, taking walks in area parks, trying out various the local restaurants and most of all enjoying that glass of wine at the end of the day watching the sun set. (Updated 3/31/2015) Robert George Home:813 641-1031 Office:813-285-0267 Spouse:Married to Emma for 25 years with 5 children and 13 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife in West Palm Beach, FL. All of my children live in Apollo Beach except for my oldest daughter who just moved to Ashville N.C., after spending seven (7) years in Manhatten, NY My Education:BA, University of South Floria, Major Criminology. Received my certification as a Crime Scene Investigtor (CSI), at the Southern Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Orleans, LA. Received my Florida Law Enforcement Certification (LEO) My Career:U.S. Navy (Naval Security Group Acty.)Retired LEO.More than a year ago I bought five (5) acres in Summer Field Estates, near Sun City Center, and just recently received my Bldg. Permit. I am now building a new home on that property. How I spend my free time:Boating, Golf & Church activities, spending time with my grandchildren. Other comments:My oldest daughter has a BA, majored in music, attended Carson Newman University in Tennessee, then graduated from University of Knoxville. She then married, and move to Wake Forest where her husband graduated with a Masters in Theology. My second daughter earned her BA at USF, and is now working on her Masters, her husband is a Doctor in Sun City Center, FL. My third daughter works in a hair salon. My son went to bible college in Oklahoma, and now is a youth pastor and works at Sams Club. My other son is the assistant director at Homes for Hillsborough helping first time home owners. Mary Beth Gilligan Bustle Address:2207 5th St W Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 737-6588 Office:Retired Spouse:Married to D.Greg Bustle for 40 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I first met Greg in the 6th grade at Orange Ridge Elementary. We met again our senior year in high school through Doyle Coker who was a personal friend to both of us. We began dating but went to seperate universities.It was a long distance courtship.We married in Bradenton while Greg was on leave from the AF and have been married for 40 years. We have 2 sons,Patrick is a Yacht Broker with a Captains license and a B.S.degree in business.He is managing to follow his love of boats and the water.He and his wife Julie,a first grade teacher in Manatee Co. live in Palmetto.Our son Michael has 1 daughter and 2 step children from his recent marriage to Staci.They live in Daphne,ALA. Michael works for a company that fabricates plastic for cruise ships and also fabricates teak for ship decks. His wife Staci owns a retail clothing shop for children and women's clothing. My Education:After graduation from MHS I went to W.Va. U. and graduated with a BS Degree in Dental Hygiene.After taking and passing the National Dental Hygiene Licensure exam I returned to Bradenton and took the Fl. State Licensure Exam and began working for a local dentist as a Dental Hygienist. When Greg got out of pilot training we were transferred to Minot North Dakota, A SAC base and I took the N.Dakota state license exam to work as a Dental Hygienist.It was a lot of fun trying to get to work and home again in an area that has a record of snow in every month of the year!! My Career:I worked for 40 years in Dental Hygiene and after retiring began work as the Executive Director of the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Foundation as their Executive Director. I am retired again and busy with volunteer work. How I spend my free time:In my spare time I love sewing, embroidery, ameteur photography and traveling. Greg and I have been fortunate in being able to travel quite a bit and have most recently returned from 2 weeks in Mainland China and Hong Kong. I still volunteer through Junior League, Service Club,First Pres. Church choir and at my grandaughter's school. Other comments:Greg and I are busy rearing our 8 year old grandaughter Savannah.We have had Savannah since she was a new born. She is now a 3rd grader at Palmetto Christian School. Greg and I aren't sure if this is helping to keep us young or if it is aging us early,BUT we can't imagine our lives without her and are happy that we are able to be in her life.She is a delight. (Updated 2/26/2015) Janet Gladen Swearingen Address:Bradenton, FL
Bill Glenn Address:5749 Overlook Dr west Keystone heights, FL 32656 Home:352 478-9177 Office:352-478-9177 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Arvie for 20 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. My Education:Attended MJC, Certified Mercury marine mechanic, courses in intellectual property and patents. My Career:Spent the last several years building top fuel and funny cars in Gainesville, for the NHRA circuit. Now run my own New product Design business in Keystone. How I spend my free time:Inventing, racing, restoring my corvette, building fast cars, scuba diving, hunting and just enjoying life. Other comments:When my younger brother (Steve) died two years ago, I relized how short and uncertin life could be. So I try to make the most of each and every day. (Updated 11/10/2017) CarolAnn Glessner Gaston (Passed Away) Address:5412 4th St E Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 755-0254 Office:retired Spouse:Married to Anthony L. Gaston for 42 years with 1 child. Personal:Tony and I met in high school. My Education:Mortgage Servicing classes for Palmetto Federal S. & L. Assn. My Career:Homemaker How I spend my free time:Enjoy boating & fishing with Tony. Also painting, working in my flower beds. Enjoy my friends & family. Other comments:Carol was preceded in death by her Parents, Albert and Helen Glessner Brother Dennis L. Glessner and a Sister Mariam Dianne Gindelsperger. Carol is Survived by her loving and devoted husband Tony l. Gaston, and her son John Anthony Gaston. (Updated 9/5/2018) Ronald Gordon Address:8125 Longbay Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34243-2041 Home:941-586-4344 Cell:941-355-0317 Email:[email protected] My Career:I joined the Navy March 1966. Went to Sub School. I served and commissioned two fast attack nuclear submarines between January 1967 and January 1969 The USS Whale SSN638 and the USS Sunfish SSN649 both out of General Dynamics in Quincy, Mass. I then transferred to an old diesel sub (The USS Trutta SS421. . June 1969 I transferred to a minesweeper, (The USS Pinnacle MSO462). November 1969 I was released from active duty and moved back to Bradenton with my first wife and daughter. March 1970, I started working for the U S Postal Service as a clerk in the Main Office, Sarasota, Fl. I retired from this office at age 57 (November 2004). While working at the Post Office I had two more daughters with my first wife and it ended in divorce. Met my present wife who had a son and daughter. We have been together 29 years. She is also retired. How I spend my free time:We have built a second home in Kodak, Tennessee in 2006. This was the area all 5 kids loved to vacation.(Near Sevierville-Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg)Our house sits on a hill and we can sit on the back porch and look at the Smoky Mountain Range. We spend a lot of time entertaining our 10 grandchildren (5 boys & 5 girls - ages 3 yrs to 21 yrs) in Florida and Tennessee. Other comments:This Spring we decided to travel West and see some of the United States, and visit Children and Grandchildren on the way. We ended our trip in California where our youngest Daughter and Granddaughter are. Then back to Tennessee until winter. (Updated 2/22/2020) Christopher Gould Address:203 Wild Oak Lane Hendersonville, NC 28791 Home:910 231-9975 Office:910-962-3333 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kathleen for 32 years with 1 child. Personal:Kathleen was a graduate student in one of my classes when I taught in Oklahoma. After she completed her graduate work, we moved to North Carolina, where I was hired as an associate professor and she as a full-time instructor at UNC Wilmington. She retired in 2012 and is now 1st Vice Chair of the Henderson County Democratic Party. I began phased retirement in 2013 and fully retired at the end of 2016. Our 32-year-old daughter, Emily, graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2006. She now lives in Wilmington, NC, where she manages an apartment complex. She is now single after her 10-year marriage ended (amicably) a few months ago. My Education:BA, University of Virginia, 1969; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina, 1975, 1977 My Career:Professor of English (1986-2016), Department Chair (2001-08), and Director of the Center for Faculty Leadership (2008-11), UNC Wilmington; previously taught in Oklahoma (1980-86), Arkansas (1979- 80), Missouri State (1976-79), and Francis Marion College (1973-76) How I spend my free time:Traveling, reading, and writing (Updated 11/8/2017) Shirley Green Harris Address:490 Greenview Rd Merritt Island, FL 32952-5223 Home:321 452-7654 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Dewey for 42 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Dewey and I met at F.S.U. Our son is an electrical engineer and his wife is a media specialist. They live in Rockledge,Fl, which is also in Brevard Co. They have 2 sons: Alex 9 and Jack 8. We spend a lot of time enjoying them. Dewey still has a CPA practice, but I retired from teaching 6 years ago. We are finally taking some time to travel before antiquity catches up with us. We feel fortunate and blessed and enjoy this stage of life. Other comments:Also, C,F. for all he does! (Updated 1/10/2018) Bill Griggs Home:931 359-6721 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Gerald Guild Address:Clearwater, FL 33756 Home:727 447-5437 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sharon for 31 years with 1 child. (Updated 11/5/2015)
Joe Gulash Address:1205-40th street west updated on 11-2-2015 Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 749 0631 Office:Retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Div. for 27 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:No one special in my life at this time; Last "Lady friend" had to move 0ver to the east coast to take care of her sick father. Son: Joe-Joe the Third. Degree in Finance from Georgia State. Lives in St.Pete.Daughter : Angela,lives in Cumming, Ga.Married to a great guy, Brian and they have twin sons "Kai and Eli". Two cool Grand kids. My Education:Attended MJC,Went to work for Zales Jewelers.Director of the Retail Jewelers Board of the State of Oklahoma.Selected to the "Outstanding Young Men of America" from the Okla.Chapter. My Career:Regional Vice-president for Zales Jewelers for over 20 years.Opened Staffing Leasing of Georgia for Bill Mullis,and served as the President of the Ga.Operation in charge of Administration and Sales.Sr.Vice- president of PeopleWorks,in New Orleans,La/Partner and partner of ELS, Employee Leasing Solutions of Bradenton /Retired. How I spend my free time:Fishing,Boating,and spending as much time with family and friend's as possible.(and maybe find some time to drink a couple of beers???)Still like anything that has to do with sports. Watching now, not playing! Other comments:As I get older I find I spend a lot of time thinking about family and friends. I have been blessed with both. My friend's I have known for almost 55 years (many since the third grade).Thank you to everybody that worked on the "70" Show. It was great seeing everybody. (Updated 6/21/2019) Mary Gulash
Shirley Hager (Passed Away)
Don Hall Address:815 Hillcrest Dr Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 747 1154 Cell:941-742-6688 Office:941 742 6688 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Not Now for 3 years. My Education:Honor Graduate Rochester Institute of Technology, Graduate work University of Central Florida Communications My Career:Combat Photographer in Viet Nam 173rd Airborne Freelanced for AP During the war. Bronze Star,Purple Heart, Combat Jump etc.Constant work in Photography and film Production. NYC, Atlanta,Orlando, Sarasota and back to Btown. Presently Own a Studio on Old Main St.specializing in Advertising Photography and Video Production. Retired Renting Studio to the Loaded Barrel Tavern,traveling,boating and photographing! How I spend my free time:Travel,Photography,Boating Other comments:Still Searching for the Meaning of Life! Not Dead yet! (Updated 11/15/2017) Sandra Elaine Hall Wiles Address:2816 69th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 744-9460 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ron Wiles for 28 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. How I spend my free time:I love kayaking, water color painting, camping with my husband and gardening. Other comments:My husband and I own our own business, which keeps us busy, my husband more than me. He is retired Phone co. and I am retired Power co. We are enjoying life and staying busy. (Updated 6/13/2010) John Hall HALL Address:4411 ANDERSON GRV OMAHA, NE 68123-1105 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marjorie for 31 years with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My Education:University of South Florida 1969 BS Zoology, Central Missouri State University MS Management 1976, Bellevue University 2001 MS Computer Science My Career:High school teacher 1 yr at Rober E. Lee in Jacksonville then began 20 years in the Air Force. Lived in a variety of locations. Jacksonville and Panama City, Fl; Little Rock, AR; Denver, Co; Lompoc, CA; Shreveport, LA; Eskisheir, Turkey; Desenzano, Italy. After the AF worked on environmental and public health issues for the state of Nebraska. Worked for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine managing a statewide disease surveillance system and most recently with Halfpenny Technologies supporiting the implementation of healthcare technology. How I spend my free time:Like traveling to the National Parks and other beautiful places. Other comments:Loved looking over the bio's such variety and so many interesting carrers. I knew when I went to high school with all you guys I was among a bunch of great people. I maintain good memories from those days - there were many -- Senior assembly, the Mays brothers singing, study day, physics class with Mr. Allen, biology with Grace McCarthy, football games, the prom, teen club - Ms. Hirshfield, dances at the auditorium, hanging out with friends, the beach during the day and night - I had a great time. Also especially enjoyed meeting old friends at the 2010, 2015, & 2017 reunions. (Updated 5/29/2019) Bill Hames Address:726 Baywood Cir Sanford, FL 32773 Home:407 323-3682 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Patricia Hardy Stewart Address:Tallahassee, FL Home:229 226-0491 Email:[email protected]
Marion Hardy Varner Office:303-261-1600 Spouse:Married to Dale C. Varner for 30 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:Childhood sweethearts...next door neighbor Bradenton My Career:Healthcare Administration.....Ophthalmology 30 yrs Am Academ of Ophthal. Administrators and American SOciety of Ophthalmic Administrators. How I spend my free time:Travel, 4 wheeling in Rockies, hiking enjoying all Colorado has to offer, scuba diving Other comments:Started in medical field from High school been in it ever since. Lived in Munich, Germany for 2 and a half years, did extensive traveling. Have been to 22 countries to date. Dale and I lived in Cape Coral/FtMyers for 13 years after living in Colorado. I could not wait to get back to Colorado so we moved back in 1995 and have been here since. We will probably wind up being "snow birds" when we decide to retire. We have property in the mountains and enjoy it as much as possible. We truely live in a beautiful state. We have an RV, and have vacationed in Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier Natl. Park, Canadian ROckies. Our most recent trip last year ..we flew to San Francisco, rented a Class C motorhome and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway all the way to Canada. What a great trip...enjoyed the wine country in California, and thought the most beautiful part of the coast line was Oregon, and enjoyed our trip out to VIctoria Island , Canada. We also sp! end a lot of time with our kids and grandchildren. We were fortunate when we moved to Colorado it wasn't long after that they moved out as well. I am still working I manage a Retina practice with 11 surgeons and 7 locations. I truly have loved my career in Ophthalmology. Still go back to Bradenton to visit our families when we can. I also received my pilots license...lessons in Naples, FL. and finished up in Colorado. Enjoyed flying but renting planes and aviation fuel got a little too expensive to keep it up. My husad and I are also certified divers. A lot of diving in Florida Keys, Cozemel Mexico, Grand Cayman. We truely are enjoying life as much as we possibly can. Oh, and somewhere along the way got old....since I cannot seem to slow down, I get a reminder every time I look in the mirror and see this older face looking back and my bad knees remind me as well. Oh well they have been good years...if anyone out Colorado way look us up. (Updated 1/6/2015) Noreen Hart Oakes Address:Sarasota, FL 34237-7323 (Updated 9/16/2009)
Robert Hastings Address:11671 NW 68 Terr Chiefland, FL 32626 Office:352 486-5231 Email: [email protected] Spouse:Married to Gloria for 35 years with 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Personal:I met Gloria in Brownsville,Texas. I used to hang out at the Rio Grande River, looking for desperate, beautiful, young senoritas. (Now I regret droping out of Spanish II). My two sons, James & Rod, and my daughter, Angel are all gainfully employed and off of my payroll--Thank you Lord!They have provided me with 10 beautiful grandchildren. My Education:I received a B.S. from Middle Tenn. St. Univ. (That B.S. doesn't stand for what you think it does) and a Master's from the Univ. of Fl. My Career:I am the Superintendent of Schools for Levy County. I have served as Principal of four high schools in Levy county for the last 20years. How I spend my free time:I like to play golf, travel to new places, play golf, spend time with the grandchildren, and play golf. We own two houses; one in Chiefland the other near Jacksonville. Both homes are on golf courses. I use to play alot of golf, but not now that I became Superintendent. (Updated 3/17/2015) Ralph Herdman (Passed Away) Address:4819 1st Avenue Dr NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 746-2523 Email:[email protected] (Updated 7/12/2015)
Don Hiatt (Passed Away) Address:1702 18th Ave. W Bradenton, FL 34205-5746 Home:941 750-0990 Other comments:Donald Ray Hiatt, of Bradenton passed away on Dec. 2, 2016 at the age of 69. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Patricia; loving son, Richard (Darlene Andreasen); sister, Sandra Hill and cherished granddaughter, Raine Hiatt. Bill Hickman
Thomas Hicks Address:5005 Regency Pl Alexandria, VA 22304-2009 Home:703 370-9363 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Julie Hilliard Ross Address:2811 Palma Sola Blvd Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 794-0052 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ty Ross for 30+ years with 1 Step child and 2 step grandchildren. Personal:I didn’t think my biography would be of much interest. But it’s been so great to read other peoples’ biographies that I thought I would give it a try. (For those of you who remember, I have to tell you that, no, I’m not any taller.) My husband and I didn’t meet cute, we were just introduced by mutual friends. That event happened in Tampa, where we had both been going to the University of South Florida. We didn’t get married right away, but we were a couple almost from the beginning. We now live in Palma Sola, and have seen Bradenton grow so much. My Education:My father really wanted me to go to MJC, but I was determined to go to FSU. My high school pal (Shirley Green Harris) and I were going to be roommates. I knew nothing about colleges, but Shirley told me there were lots of boys at FSU so I was ready to go. But I got into the anti-establishment lifestyle and dropped out of FSU in my third year. After some time at Electronic Data Preparation, I decided to go back to school. It was another last-minute decision, so I went to the University of South Florida in Tampa. I figured I could always live at home and commute until I found an apartment. I ended up getting a bachelor’s degree in English (1970) and a master’s degree in English (1975). My Career:My husband and I moved back to Bradenton and into the house I grew up in. I got a job as a reporter at the Bradenton Herald. I was making $3.75 an hour at the Bradenton Herald. We were going to be rich! After almost five years at the Bradenton Herald, I got a job (and a raise) at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. After almost five years at the H-T, I decided to change fields and went to work at the Ringling Museum of Art. I really liked the people at the RMA, but I never felt like the job would be there the next day. The whole enterprise was a lot shakier back then. So I went to law school after only ten months at the RMA. I graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1989. After working for the circuit judges in a research capacity, I am now Child Support magistrate for our circuit. I have never run out of work. How I spend my free time:Well, get a law degree and suddenly people want you on their board. I was the second woman admitted to the Bradenton Kiwanis Club in 1992. I became its first woman president in 1999- 2000. In addition to my job I was doing all sorts of things for boards of non-profits. It all came crashing down in May of 2000. That was when I had four or five strokes in 24 hours. I was in the hospital for eight weeks and out of work for 12 weeks. It was horrible, life and death stuff, but things seem to be over for now. So I was whacked by life, but I’m still here. (Although, if not for my husband, I don’t know where I would be.) Other comments:I like to walk and stop and look at the flowers. I also like to see and listen to the birds. I used to read a lot, but reading is not as easy as it once was. I just rest up so I can go back to work, and am thankful that I can still work. Joyce (Nicki) Hirshberg Borden Address:4112 Lorraine Rd Bradenton, FL 34211 Home:941 746-6770 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Richard for 42 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I meet Richard when I was at Walker Jr. High and he was a senior at Manatee High. Richard retired January 1, 2010. We are planning to retire to our home in Dawsonville Ga. when economy turns around enough to sell out here. I was born in Bradenton but have fallen in love with Northern Georgia. The only problem I have with moving, will be leaving all my family and friends 9 hours behind. I can't imagine not seeing the grand kids all the time. They are growing up so fast. How I spend my free time:The grandchildern take up all my hobby time now and I love it. (Updated 6/11/2010) George Hiskes Address:2105 Riverview Blvd Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 746-8573 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marlaine for 48 years with 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:I met Marlaine at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mi. My Education:B.A. Economics, Calvin College My Career:Taught mathematics at Bradenton Christian School for 3 years.Developed and managed the Information Systems group at Beall's for past 32 years. Now retired. How I spend my free time:Travel, boating, old cars, and playing with grandchildren. Other comments:I married a wonderful woman and we are best friends. (Updated 11/8/2017) Cheryl Hitchings
Linda Hoffman Allen Address:10205 Nw 32 Place Gainesville, FL 32606 Home:3522140455 Office:Retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Widowed We were married for 35 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:. Gainesville, Florida I had been a single mom for several yearsaftermy divorce and met Rick at church. We dated a year or so , but he was definitly worth the wait! He is completing the school year teaching at ahighschool and is also working for Florida Virtual School. I have a daughter-Jen who is a partner in her ex-husband’s business, she has 3 children; my son Andy is a medic & Army Ranger-he supervises medics at ranger school, he & his wife have an 18 month old daughter; my youngest son, Eric is autistic & has Down’s syndrome-he lives in a group home in Inverness. My Education:after graduation, I went to Loyola University in New Orleans graduated and am a dental hygienist -retired My Career:retired How I spend my free time:I like to knit and crochet, we also enjoy kayaking,hiking and camping; also visiting my children & grandkids Other comments:Rick and I facilitate an 8 week course - Dynamic Marriage and will be starting with a new group this week. (Updated 11/8/2017) Sherry Holeman Sheffield Address:4047 Cypress Landing E Winter Haven, FL 33884 Home:863 969-3172 Cell:863-651-6087 Office:863 534-5924 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to John for 10 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:My sons are Jon and Michael Foerster and they live in Winter Haven and Orlando. Jon is married and has 3 children. Michael is married and has 2 children. My Education:I didn't go on to college. I did get licensed in cosmetology, but didn't work at it and stayed home and raised my sons for a few years before I joined the employed. Hold all certifications in Code Enforcement. My Career:After high school I married Larry Foerster and we went to Battle Creek, Michigan and Duluth, Minnesota as he was in the Air Force. During those years I worked for Sears. Then I raised children for a few years and then owned a restaurant (hated it!). I worked for 24 years for City of Winter Haven and Polk County Government in Code Enforcement. I retired in 2013 and then went back until husband retires in 21months. As of today...31 work days left. How I spend my free time:We are active in our church and we spend time with grandchildren! Looking forward to getting an RV and seeing some of the country after retirement. with work and church and family...that's a pretty full schedule. Other comments:I'm just looking forward to seeing everyone can't believe we are 68! I believe we were so lucky to grow up when we did, I wouldn't trade places with these kids today for anything. I have great memories of school and hope we get to take a tour of MHS. Recently I've joined the ranks of Facebook and am enjoying talking with 'kids' from our school days. So looking forward to this reunion! 50 years...who would have thought...seems like yesterday. As of 11/9/17, the reunion was a couple years ago and it was great! We are still planning on RV-ing and are looking forward to that. (Updated 11/10/2017) Laraine Holeman Holcomb Christina Hollingsworth Johnson Address:4704 50th Ave. W Bradenton, FL 34210-2988 Home:941 739-0353 (Updated 5/19/2015)
Carol Horr Oehler (Passed Away)
Kathy Howey Harris Address:Bokeelia, FL
Julie Hullinger Bechko Address:400 Alejandro st Santa Fe, NM 87501 Home:505 9891312 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Michael Bechko for 45 years with 1 child. Personal:My husband Mike was from Sarasota and I ended up living there for all these years until we made the big move for the first time in my life to any place other than west Fla. We moved to Santa Fe N.M. in the winter of 1999. It's really beautiful here, lots of amazing scenery and Mountains. I had a job in a big nursery and have learned alot about western plants- pretty different from the tropical stuff I was used to. I do alot of gardening and work in the yard as much as I can. I have tons of flowers and trees and big vegetable gardens. I have a sewing workroom and make custom home decor things for interior designers. Our daughter Corinna is 44 and is married, lives in Los Angeles and has a zoology degree. She works with her husband in the comic/graphic novel world. She is active in animal rights and wildlife rescue centers,and feral cat rescue. She also volunteers in the Paleontology dept at the L.A. Natural History Museum and sometimes gets to go on fossil digs. Her husband also works in the film industry and has been involved with alot of big movies. They have alot of animals. My husband works in the IT department at St.Johns college here. Hoping to retire. My Education:I went to MJC for a few sporadic years-took all the art classes and not much that would get me to graduation. I learned to sew for interior designers and did that for about 10 years in Sarasota till I moved. How I spend my free time:Spare time- We go hiking in the mountains, so much to see out here. I work in my gardens, and go thrift shopping and searching for antiques. We have a dog and three cats running around in here, they are pretty entertaining. (Updated 11/8/2017) Brenda Hunt Alcorn Address:4711 22nd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 713-4991 Office:retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jerry for 30 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met Jerry on the beach about 39 years ago. He loved ham radio and photography. My son, Todd is a teacher of ESE children ages 4 - 3rd grade. His patience is remarkable. My grandchildren: Logan is 12 and Brandon is 9 (10 in September). My Education:I have a BA from USF and am certified in ESOL and gifted education. I also have certification in AP English Language and Composition courses from various colleges during summer workshops. My Career:I taught English at Manatee High School for 32 1/2 years. I retired four years ago!! How I spend my free time:First and foremost, I take care of Logan and Brandon whenever possible and it is more fun than I could have ever imagined. Next, I am an experimental watercolor artist and I spend a great deal of time painting and printing fish (Gyotaku). I have sold nationally and internationally and I truly love art! I purchased an etching press last summer and I'm learning how to use it.My artwork is listed on fineartamerica.com and I'm also in Gallery West on the Island. Last Sept, my grandboys and I started camping and fishing. We have gone to many state parks in Florida over the past year and really had a lot of fun! I bought an RV this past fall. Other comments:I am now 67 years old (I think..) and enjoying life as much as I can. I have fibromyalgia which has been causing me a fit lately. The meds I take for it have caused a weight gain that I truly hate but hopefully can eventually get off now that I've retired. I paint "take classes" every spare minute that I can. We purchased a golden retriever whose parental lineage is quite impressive as show dogs (His sister came in first in Brazil recently). He is a little over a year now and is NUTS. Loves water...loves us...he is just extremely rambunctious for older people!! He has now been "fixed" and is driving us really crazy with the cone he has to wear for 10 days. We also have two 5 yr. old Lhasas who put up with him. **Update - We now have another Golden - a little girl who has turned the house upside down! She is a hoot and very hardheaded!! Riley, the male golden mentioned above is now 6 and a joy!!! The lhasas are now 13. My, time does fly by. Edited June/2014 My husband, Jerry, died February 24, 2014. He died in his sleep from heart failure.**Update -It's been a year since Jerry's passing. Funny, I never used the term "passing" until his demise. I guess "died" is just too harsh. When Jerry would speak of his own death..he would call it being "beamed up" which is far better than either word given above. I miss him but I also know he is with me in spirit.I had to put one of the llhasas to sleep and bought a shiu tzu who is now 9 months old. She has brought me back to life in many ways and is wonderful.To make a long story short, three years ago, I fell off a dock out at AP Bell in Cortez, knocked myself out on a boat and landed face down in the water. We were out taking pictures and Jerry was on the other side of the building. Fortunately, even though the restaurant had closed, a couple was still there, he, being a fireman, jumped in and saved me! They did not think I would live that night, but all of my angels and guides were there and I was in ICU for a week and made it. Just wasn't my time, I guess. It's odd how something like that can change one's outlook on life. (Updated 3/17/2015) Rick Hunt Address:3066 Salerno Lane The Villages, FL 32163 Home:813 244-4647 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Betsy for 36 years with 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Personal:Bradentown - Seems like yesterdayBradenton and North Carolina My Education:USF Bachlors in working My Career:Sales / Army Vietnam E5 QMS How I spend my free time:Golf,Motercycle Riding,Travling (Updated 5/16/2015) Richard Jackson (Passed Away)
Virginia Jackson
Richard Jennette Address:423 Saint Armands Cir. Sarasota, FL 34236 (Updated 9/7/2009) Scott Jerrems (Passed Away)
Marshall Johnson Address:5705 - 9th Ave Dr W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 761-7347 Office:941-526-8555 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Karen for 29 years with 2 children. Personal:I met my wife, Karen (Levengood) (MHS class of 1969) 29 years ago. We have two children, Garrett, 19,is a student at MCC and works as a part-time life guard at a county pool. My daughter Paige is 15 and active at YMCA and Manatee Players, and church. Both have been homeschooled from first grade. Garrett made the Dean's list last semester at MCC. My Education:AA from MJC; BA from University of South Florida; Manatee Police Academy; Numerous FBI courses; Expert forensic witness, State and Federal courts; Amateur Radio license; Fixed and rotary wing pilots license (not current-cost too much to fly anymore!)Various SCUBA certifications; Instructor, Manatee Police Academy. My Career:U.S. Army Security Agency, intelligence work,four years. Three of which were in Southeast Asia. Returned home in 1970, restarted MJC, and went to work for the Manatee Co. Sheriff's office in summer of 1971. Most of my time spent in forensic and special investigations. 1985 I became the chief investigator for the District 12 Medical Examiner's office out of Sarasota. After five, very long years,of running around Manatee,Sarasot,and DeSoto counties investigating deaths, I returned to the Manatee Sheriff's office and criminal investigations. Currently (last six years) I work as a special investigator and plan to retire when they quit paying me! How I spend my free time:Spare time?? whos got spare time? Actually, I manage to stay quite busy. I am on the board of directors for the Florida Parent-Educators Association. The FPEA is the state's largest homeschool organization with approximately 10,000 member families. My district covers Manatee,Sarasota,Charlotte,DeSoto,Highlands,and Hardee counties. Other comments:Look forward to seeing all at the reunion. Ruth Johnson Finger (Passed Away) Other comments:Date: May 28, 1982 - Gender: Female - Age: 36 - Home address: No permanent address - Occupation: None - Cause of death: Gunshot wound to the head. Location discovered: On Myakka Road, one-half mile south of State Road 64. Location occurred: Unknown. Deputies believe she was killed elsewhere and transported. Investigating agency: Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Notes: She was found partially clothed, wrapped almost completely in a blanket. Deputies suspect a shotgun was used. (Updated 8/3/2015) Dennis Johnson Address:1706 154th St E Bradenton, FL 34212 Home:941-713-8375 Office:941-713-8375 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marcia for 38 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:at a party. all children and grandchildren live in Bradenton fl My Education:General Residential Contractor. sons work in business with me. son Brian has state license. My Career:4 yrs Navy. and reserves. Have owned Johnson Homes of Bradenton for past 36 Years How I spend my free time:FISHING and softball. (Updated 4/11/2010) David Johnson Address:Bradenton, FL Cell:941-704-0265 Email:[email protected] (Updated 10/21/2015) Lois Johnson Email:[email protected]
Randy Jones (Passed Away)
Barbara Jones Brand Address:2930 Sunnyside Street Sarasota, FL 34239 Home:941 955 9906 Office:941 496-4663 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kenneth for 27 years with 1 child. Personal:My husband Ken and I met in Ft. Myers, and I have to say it was love at first sight! My husband is a real estate broker and does property management. We also are developing property in Gatlinburg TN. Our son lives in Sarasota also and is a mortgage broker and a property appraiser. He became engaged to a wonderful young woman only this month. My Education:Florida Real Estate License My Career:I started out with TimeShare on Sanibel Island. After coming back to Sarasota I represented a developer at Tidy Island off of Cortez Road. From there I have spent 10 years selling new homes on Palmer Ranch, then on to Hidden Bay in Osprey and have been in Venice for the last 9 years. At present I sell new homes for Sam Rodgers Properties at Pelican Pointe. I love what I do! How I spend my free time:Ken and I both at this juncture in our lives are pretty tired at the end of the day. Mostly I like to read and garden. When possible I still like to paint (as in pictures) I love going to the beach at dusk and particularly love the beach at night during a full moon. We really do live in paradise. Other comments:I was a very shy girl and quite insecure. Part of it was due to the fact that there was another Barbara Jones who was one to two years older than I who had quite a reputation with the boys. Unfortunately, I was accused of doing "things" with other girl's boyfriends. That was a hard knock for a very sweet, very innocent girl. I do regret letting my shyness get in the way of enjoying life as a teen and not getting to know classmates I spent so many years with. However all that has changed and I have long since emerged from the cocoon and can quite honestly say that I am happy, healthy and in love with life. Bill Joslin (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 12/10/1977
Margaret Kane Address:150 Alfred Drowne Rd Barrington, RI 02806 Home:401 245-4606 Email:[email protected] My Career:FOR THE past 30 years, Margaret Kane, executive director of the American Lung Association of Rhode Island, has been fighting to ban smoking in the workplace. Other comments:http://www.projo.com/news/content/projo_20050227_smoke27.22596d4.html Ruth Kaylor Tait Address:Crofton, MY I have 2 children. Personal:In a committed relationship How I spend my free time:Dine with friends, Go to movies, Have drinks with friends, Listen to music, Read, Spend time with family, Travel, Volunteer work, Watch TV (Updated 8/19/2010) Lynda Keever Address:12029 HAZEN AVENUE Full Moon Ranch THONOTOSASSA, FL 33592-2822 Home:727 572-0743 Office:813 287-8787 #6 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bill Eshenbaugh for 31 years with 1 child. Personal:I met my husband Bill while we were both members of the Board of Directors of the Tampa Builders Assn. We got to know each other while working together on various committees. We were married in 1988. Bill has a grown daughter by his first marriage. Krissy Chutz works as his assistant at our company, Eshenbaugh Land Co in Tampa. Bill was named the 2003 Land Realtor of America. My Education:Florida State University BA Degree in Government; minor in Business Administration, 1969. Manatee Community College AA Degree ’67. My Career:I worked as a Legislative Aide and Analyst with the Florida Legislature for 7 years until '74. (I also taught vocational school for 2 years during that period.) In '76, I founded KeevCo Advertising & PR in Panama City. In '79 I moved to Tampa to begin work in sales for Florida Trend Magazine. Starting in '82 I spent 9 years as pubisher of a new home guide, the rejoined Florida Trend in '91 as Publisher. Retired from that position after nearly 20 years and now am Executive Vice President of Eshenbaugh Land Company. I have the pleasure of working with my husband every day.PR, in Panama City, FL. I sold everything in early 1979 to accept a sales position with Florida Trend Magazine and moved to Tampa. In 1982 I began as Publisher of HomeBuilders' Guide. At the beginning of 1991 I came back to Florida Trend Magazine and accepted the position of Publisher working in downtown St. Pete. How I spend my free time:Bill and I love to travel. Our favorite places to visit are anywhere out West during spring, summer, fall .31 Some of our other favorite places are Santa Fe, Park City, Utah, Durango, Sedona, Cheyenne, Jackson Hole,everywhere in Colorado, Idaho, Seattle, Vancouver, Puerto Vallarta, to just name a few. We also love to go horseback riding, visit historical sites, go deep sea fishing. Other comments:Awards and Honors during this time:1999-Lecturer at Distinguished Speaker Series at Florida State University and Community College Alumni of the year by Florida Assn. of Community Colleges. 2001-Entrepreneurial Advocate of the Year; '01-"Florida Women's Hall of Fame" named by Governor Bush;'04-"Business Leader of the Year" by Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. I've also given the commencement address at Manatee Community College (31 years after graduating from there) and 8 others as well as the University of Miami College of Business and University of Central Florida College of Business. I served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the FSU Foundation and a member of the Florida Economic Development Council and Leadership Florida and have been a guest lecturer at numerous universities in Florida. while at Fla. Trend I created "NEXT Magazine" for High school students. I am really looking forward to seeing all my classmates and hearing about your lives. My time at MHS was some of the most lasting friendships of my life. (Updated 1/25/2019) Gary Keip (Passed Away) Address:6824 36th Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 746-1630 Email:[email protected] Other comments:Gary A. Keip, 68, passed July 23, 2015. Gary was a loving father and husband, who enjoyed fishing, swimming, boating, playing pool, reading, and traveling/vacationing with his family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Colleen, and three daughters: Kristi Lamon, Brittany Sampson and Kelli Keip, plus 2 grandchildren: Nathaniel Lamon & Julianna Lamon. Private family services will be held. (Updated 7/30/2015) Jim Keller Address:3010 42nd St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205-1245 Office:941 746-9288 Email:[email protected] Bill Kelsey (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 08/23/2017
Marilyn Kendrick Dean Address:601 Hillcrest Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 Home:850 224-6897 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Robert "Bob" for 47 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I will be married to Bob Dean 47 years in July 2017. We met while I was at Florida State in undergraduate school and he was in Law School. We have lived in Tallahasse 52 years now. We loved Tallahassee and met so many wonderful friends from here while in school that we knew we wanted to make this our home and raise our children here. We have two wonderful sons, Carlton (age 43) and Wilson (age 39) and they both live in Tallahassee and are both married to wonderful daughter -in -laws who were both from Tallahassee also and so all the families live here and we can share the grandchildren and holidays etc. We are very happy that they decided to make their homes here and we can enjoy a close relationship with both of them. Our sons both graduated from FSU where they were members of the Signa Chi Fraternity (as was Bob at U of F) and are currently in the real estate and development business together (Dean Development and Sperry Van Ness). After practicing law for many years and being a Federal Magistrate and judge here, Bob also does real estate development and construction . We have five precious grandchildren..Dawson , Baker , Balee, Harper (named after my father) and Copeland. They range in age from 9 to 11 months and we love being able to keep them and see them all the time!!!!! My Education:I graduated from Florida State University in 1969 with a B.A.in French and a minor in English and Education. I taught French for two years (one in a private school and one in high school). I could not speak a word of it now! Then I became a full-time wife and mother and loved every minute of it! While our children were growing up I was very active in our community with volunteer work from Hospital Auxiliary, school PTO, sorority alumnae, baseball bat girl sponsor, Bible school, Sunday School, church circle, women of the chuch, Junior Museum guild , Junior League and various other community service projects.We are members of Trinity Methodist Church in Tallahassee. How I spend my free time:We restored a historical home in Tallahasee 44 years ago and still live in it but accepting the fact that we need to downsize as it continues to need more work..never ends) and I love antiques and anything "old". I am still working on restoring a house built in the 1800's in Thomasville, Georgia however, I may not finish it before the termites do . I help my husband and sons with their projects when they need me to. Now my main interest and love is my GRANDCHILDREN!! Other comments:I missed the 70 party and so wanted to be there..I still come to Bradenton every summer for my family reunion with my sister's family from North Carolina and we stay on Anna Maria. I still think there is nothing in the world as beautiful as Anna Maria Island and the sentimental feeling that I have whenever I drive over the bridge into Bradenton...there is just nothing like your old "HOMETOWN".My mother died in April 2016 at almost 101 years old and moving her to Taallahasse and taking care of her for many years . I brought her back to be buried next to Daddy at Manasota Memorial Cemetary in her beloved Bradenton...It iwas very sad as we all know and I miss them every day...we are all blessed to have lived in our wonderful town?? (Updated 11/8/2017) Sharon Kennedy Ayling Address:248 Shuler Road Columbia, SC 29212 Home:803 781-6012 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Robert for 44 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I met my husband, Bob Ayling, in college. We have been married for almost 44 years. We had two boys. Our older son and his wife died 11 years ago. We are raising their two daughters who are now seniors in high school. They are the joy of our lives. Our younger son, Bruce, 37, is a computer systems manager. He also has two wonderful daughters ages 8 and 6. We live on Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina. Bob is a retired Foreigh Service Officer and we lived and traveled abroad together for 25 years in Cameroon, Germany, Canada, England, and Chad. I am retired from full-time teaching but I teach English as a Second Language part-time to adults. I love my students. My Education:M.Ed. Boston University, B.A. Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia, Canada My Career:Middle and High School Guidance Counselor, Community Liaison Officer, American Embassy, London How I spend my free time:Grandchildren take up most of my free time but I enjoy reading, public television, gardening and boating. Other comments:Even though I left Bradenton at 18 to attend college and never returned to live there, it holds a special place in my memory. I am looking forward to the reunion and I am bringing my sister, Lynn, a 1966 MHS graduate. (Updated 6/13/2010) Glenn Kennedy Home:386 517-0015 Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/19/2010)
Rick Ketcham Address:3075 East Richert Ave Fresno, CA 93726-3317 Home:559 225-4041 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Annie for 50 years with 1 child. Personal:3 wks before discharge at a dance club then decided to stay in California Son Rickey woks in San diego as photogramitist: makes topograghical maps. travels the world months at a time My Education:As@ Reedly college. Bs@ California State University@fresno major industrial technology/electronics My Career:Manufacturing sector: production planning, purchasing, and traffic management - Retired How I spend my free time:Golf - golf road cycling making a drought tolerant yard. Home improvement Other comments:Really miss playing in the marching band...... (Updated 4/4/2019) Michael Kiernan Address:417 14th Street East Bradenton, FL 34208 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kandy for 31 years with 2 children. Personal:I met my spouse at the Church we have now both attended for over 30 years. We were blessed with two sons. Our older son lives in Manatee County and has been sheriff's deputy for 7 years. Our younger son at the age of 22, passed away in June 2003. My Education:Attended Anderson University in Indianapolis, Indiana, then returned to Florida to attend Florida Beacon Bible College and Miami Bible College. My Career:I spent over 25 years farming tomatoes and row crops in Manatee County. Now working with younger brother, John, in his remodeling business. How I spend my free time:My hobbies include attending Church and weekly volunteering at the Port of Manatee conducting church services for both jail inmates and the INS areas. Wickliffe Kirby Address:1358 Green Trails Drive Naperville, IL 60540 Home:630 369 2624 Office:630 369 2620 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mary for 30 years with 3 children. Personal:I met my wife on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan 32 years ago. Mary was a 18 year old freshman and I was 26 and still immature. We have three children: Wickliffe IV, age 27 and Univ. of Wisconsin graduate, works for Merrill Lynch in Chicago; Sarah, age 20 attends Hope College in Michigan, and currently is an exchange student in New Zealand; and Susan, age 18 will graduate from Naperville North High School in June and plans on attending the University of Iowa. Both daughters are interested in nursing careers. My Education:Attended some of the finest universities and colleges in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan majoring in a bunch of stuff. It took 7 years for me to graduate, but Mary graduated in just three. BS in Criminal Justice, Business, and Art. Mary teaches third grade, she says she uses the same skill set with me at home that she uses at school. My Career:Enlisted in the Army, served in Vietnam. Had the honor of serving with the 5th Special Forces Group. (5th Mobile Strike Force B-55, A-107, and A-502). Infantry (Special Froces) Captain at 22 years of age. (The Army did not call Manatee High School for references). Twenty Five years ago my wife and I started a recruiting business focusing on the communications industry. I am still at it! How I spend my free time:Bike riding, hiking, traveling and raising children Other comments:I'm still just as good looking as ever - at least my wife thinks so. Wish we could attend the reunion, but we will be attending a family wedding. (Updated 10/20/2010) Shirley Kirk DuVal Address:106 Walburg St Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Home:904 631-2841 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Steve for 51 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met Steve at St. Pete Jr. College, children live close by My Career:Retired (Updated 11/8/2017) Diane Kirk Morris Address:, MO Home:816 916-5290 Office:913-451-1294 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child. My Education:Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University. Graduate work in exceptional children at Georgia Southern University. Paralegal courses. My Career:Taught elementary school music and mentally retarded and behavior disordered children for four years while I did graduate work. Did some substitute teaching whereupon I decided there had to be a better way to make a living!!! Thought I might use my experience with behavior disordered children to some advantage which meant either working with doctors or attorneys. I picked attorneys. Worked in law firms then went in-house at CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc. until February 2016. Now retired and loving it it! How I spend my free time:family and friends (Updated 11/9/2017) Skip Kitchner Address:6464 Seagull Dr. Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941-720-0906 Office:753-3053 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Vicki for 28 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife through Special Olympics - no, neither one of us were participants! I was Manatee Cty Coordinator at the time and she was the teacher liaison. My son lives in Sarasota where he manages a roofing company. My Education:BA - University of West Florida MA University of South Florida. My Career:I served in the US Marine Corp. I taught History at St. Stephens Episcopal High School for 5 years. In 1975 I started Kitchner and Pierro Company. After 37 years I retired in 2012. My wife and I currently spend our time traveling. How I spend my free time:Adventure Travel and Backpacking. Spending time at our log cabin in the mountains of North Carolina. (Updated 11/12/2017) Pete Klear Address:P.O. Box 999 Fort Gaines, GA 39851 Home:229 768-3178 Cell:904 556-6851 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Karen for 47 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:I met Karen, (class of 67) at Manatee High School and dated my senior year. We married when I was a senior in college. Our oldest daughter Holly has two daughters,Ashley and Haley. She graduated from Saint Leo College magna cum laude with a business degree. She currently works for the government,and lives in Germany. Chris our oldest son lives in Hudson, Florida and has four children, Justin, Kayla, and Zakary, and Bryson. Chris graduated from Albany Tech with a degree in radiology and currently sprcializes in Lithotripsy. He works the Tampa, Orlando, and Ormond Beach area.. Tyson, our youngest son, graduated from Auburn University. He majored in communications. He enjoys all sports and played baseball, and basketball at the high school level. He did a sports talk radio show on WEGL an Auburn radio affliate while at Auburn. My Education:Attended the University of South Alabama in Mobile on a tennis scholarship. Received a B.S. Degree in Physical Education and Biology in 1970. I was voted the schools most valuable Athlete my senior year and reached the 3rd round of the NCAA tennis championships in Salt Lake City Utah in 1970. Our team finished 20th in the nation that year with wins over Tulane, Alabama, and Auburn. In 2016 I was inducted into the University of South Alabama Athletic Hall of Fame. My Career:After graduating from the university of South Alabama I joined the Alabama National Guard Special Forces unit and received an honorable discharge in 1976. I coached tennis at the Marion Institute before coaching at Glenwood High in Phoenix City, Alabama. I coached football, basketball, baseball, during this time. I finished with a 56 win 18 loss record in the sports that I coached. I continued to play in some professional tennis tournments throughout the U.S. and later was employed as a tennis professional in Mobile, and New Iberia, Louisiana. I was selected Louisiana Tennis Professional of the Year in 1978, and later served as Vice President of the Southern Professional Tennis Association, and was chairman of the Awards Committee for the United States Professional Tennis Association. I put together two tennis circuits, the Louisiana Grand Prix, and the SPTA winter circuit. I then took a sales job with Penn Racquet Sports working almost every state in the southeast over a twenty year period from 1978 to 1998.I was twice awarded national salesmen of the year. I was then offered a sales position with Wilson Sporting Goods covering north Florida and south Georgia. I worked for Wilson for five years (1998 to 2003), and was twice a finalist for the Dealer Survey Award as being the best in the industry. I then decided to go into business for myself obtaining a Justice Brothers distributorship for north Florida and south Georgia. Prior to retiring, I coached the tennis teams at Lakeside High School for six years. Both the girls and boys teams finished in the top six in the state my last four years. I also produced the schools only state boys champion during that time period. How I spend my free time:I enjoy racing related events especially NASCAR. One of my best friends is John Burton the father of Jeff and Ward Burton. I have been the guest of the Burton's at various races on the NASCAR circuit and actually was in the winners circle when Ward won the Southern 500 at Darlington. I still hit a few tennis balls and have coached the local high school tennis team the past six years. Karen and I enjoy travelling and have been to Germany,France, Canada, New York, California, and Alaska over the last few years. I am currently on the Board of Tax Assessors. the Economic Development Committee (treasurer), the Economic Development Authority,and the Christmas Parade Committee for the City of Fort Gaines. Other comments:I am really enjoying spending as much time with my children and grandchildren as possible. I still enjoy athletic events and support the local colleges and high schools as much as I can. In 2016 I was inducted into the Manatee County Boys Club Alumni Hall of Fame. (Updated 11/9/2017) Dan Kohlhaas Address:22 Braewick Place SE Gurley, AL 35748 Home:256 812-2290 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Karen for 20 years. Personal:A miracle happened. After a 20 year career in the Air Force, in which I spent the last six years traveling thoughout the world supporting the engineering community, I retired from the Air Force, got divorced and started anew. After surviving these changes, I managed to succeed in the business world as the leader of a small company in Reston, VA that included a wonderful Civil Engineer named Karen Hoelscher who found me interesting. After several months of working together, we ended up dating. We found our interests to be very similar and we married within a year of our first date. We live in Ashburn, VA in the home we purchased shortly after we got married. My Education:BS Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University (named the Outstanding Engineering Graduate for 1975) MS Facilities Management, Air Force Institute of Technology, Distinguished Graduate, Professional Engineering License, Virginia My Career:Twenty year career in the United States Air Force as an Engineering Officer where I earned my degrees and began a transition to follow my interests in technology. After the Air Force, I focused on technology and managed to have the opportunity to lead and mentor many aspiring young folks. I retired from business in 2007 and have been happily pursuing fun where ever I can find it. Karen and I travel somewhere every month and do something we have not done before. I must admit that having to many hobbies and interests makes life interesting since I enjoy it all. We continue to look for a retirement location that meets all of our criteria, so far, no winners, although Flagstaff, AZ has potential. So we remain in Northern Virginia, very close to the Dulles Airport from which we depart on a regular basis. I love trains, so we also travel here and there on Amtrak departing from DC. I continue to serve on some boards at Auburn University and the University of Wyom! ing and that gives us another excuse travel. I also am the President of the Auburn Research and Development Institute but that is not work. The institute is a non-profit and I consider my time spent supporting it a way for me to give back to Auburn for the great time and education I received there. How I spend my free time:Music and art remain my favorite hobbies but I play a lot of golf, love to bass fish, canoe, camp and hike. In the winter, we ski in Utah and enjoy snow shoeing in the State Parks in PA and WV mixed in with trips to the Florida to warm up. My newest hobby is genealogy. The search for information on ancestors gives us a reason to go visit somewhere new and poke around. We also geocache along the way and have found some very unusual locations. Since we have not settled on a retirement location, we have been rebuilding our home of over 20 years. We keep saying we are doing things so it will sell easier when the time is right, but we are making it more ours every day, from the theater room to the new master bath. All of my hobbies help since I do all the work myself with my very able helper Karen. The tile work in the new bath is the latest challenge. Oh, and I guess following NASCAR is also a hobby of sorts since we are on a mission to visit every track. I! follow Tony Stewart just in case anyone is interested. Other comments:My fondest memories of the Manatee High School years are of all the time playing in the band, the Four Keys, with Bobby McReady, Rick Leonard and Bill Jones. We ended our Four Keys partnership when Rick and Bobby were drafted ending what I now realize was a very special time. Who knows what might have been if Viet Nam had not intervened. I regret that I did not get a chance to catch up with Rick before he passed away and hope to see Bobby and Bill again in the near future. I must admit, the days in school at Manatee remain a blur. (Updated 1/23/2010) Dean Kolinske Address:857 Vitala Dr Ft Collins, CO 80524-6038
Pam Kyle York (Passed Away) Other comments:Pam Kyle York, Boonesville, Kentucky formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on July 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, The Reverend Canon Fred T. Kyle, her mother, Carolyn Kyle and her husband, Harold York. She is survived by her daughter Carol Nicholas Bernard (Frank), her son, Kyle Nicholas, and her brother, Michael Kyle (Kathy) of North Carolina. She had resided in Kentucky since the 90's and will be buried there. (Updated 7/18/2018) Rebecca Lagle Carr (Passed Away) Address:Norwalk, OH Email:[email protected] Other comments:Rebecca 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away suddenly, early Thursday morning, April 13, 2017 in the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1947 in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Donald E. and Ethel Virginia (Egly) Lagle. Becky came to Norwalk in 1993 from Terre Haute, Indiana, and moved to Bellefontaine, Ohio in 2000, returning to Norwalk in 2010. She received here Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Indianapolis, and received her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University. Becky was a member, past elder, and secretary of the Norwalk First Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Tri Kappa Sorority. Becky was a supporter of the Stuff the Bus Project, and Weekends Without Hunger Project. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren (Updated 6/7/2015) Randy Larowe Address:Monoroe, NC Carole LaVoie Van Valkenburg Address:12 Kirk Lane Dr Troy, MI 48084-1705 Home:248 689-9019 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mark for 19 years with 1 child. Personal:Met my husband at church. My son just finished his first year at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. My Education:Associates degree in accounting from Oakland Community College in Michigan. My Career:I am presently a comptroller in a trucking firm. Have worked in accounting since high school graduation. How I spend my free time:I was our church treasurer for 15 years, treasurer of my son's high school band boosters, I love to read and enjoy boating. Other comments:We have a cottage in northern Michigan on Mullett Lake and spend most of the summer there. My uncles and counsins still live in Bradenton. Pattie Lawton Gagnon Address:Richmond, VA Email:[email protected] (Updated 1/14/2015)
Judy Leatherman Bucci Home:941-722-0446 Email:[email protected] (Updated 12/7/2014)
Kenneth Ledbetter (Passed Away) Address:7112 16th Avenue NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 795-4767 Office:941 748-4465 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bobbi Carrington Ledbetter for 35 years with 2 children. Personal:I met Bobbi in seventh grade at Walker Jr. High. We have two boys; one lives in Las Vegas and is an industrial designer, the other lives in Pensacola and works in construction. My Education:BS Environmental Design- Auburn University 1980 BArch- Auburn University 1981 Registered architect- Fla.,Kentucky- A.I.A member My Career:I enlisted in the Navy 1966- 1970. Worked in civil engineering as a draftsman/ designer for several years, then went to Auburn on the G.I. Bill. I Have been in architecture since then. How I spend my free time:I used to enjoy riding my motorcycle and doing some fishing but can't seem to find the time lately. Other comments:Kip passed away on July 17, 2017 with his family by his side. Kip was born May 23, 1947 in Bethesda, MD to parents, Selman and Mary Ledbetter. The family moved to Bradenton in 1959. Graduating from Manatee High School in 1965, he was a member of the Hurricanes football and track teams. Joining the US Navy in 1966, the majority of his service was spent as a Radarman aboard the destroyer, USS Stormes. Kip attended Auburn University, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a BS in Environmental Design. A member of the AIA, he was a registered Architect in both Florida and Kentucky. Practicing architecture in Louisville, Pensacola, and Bradenton, he enjoyed a diverse range of projects including college and school buildings, historical restorations, airport expansions, banks and many other commercial and residential projects. Kip is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bobbi (Carrington) of Bradenton, his son, Christopher of Long Beach, CA, and his mother, Mary, of Freedom Village, Bradenton. He was predeceased by his son, Brett, and his father, Selman. Kip enjoyed being a father, cheering for his Auburn Tigers, riding motorcycles, fishing, and reminiscing with his lifelong MHS football buddies. (Updated 7/19/2017) Judith Lehman Yancey Address:9353 Yancey Rd Myakka, FL 34251 Home:941 322-1249 Office:041-955-0071 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ronald for 37 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Met at church. Oldest son Robb, lives in DC after 8 years in the Navy, and now works in the corporate end of Home Depot. Younger son Ryan, lives next door with wife Nicole and our 3 beautiful granddaughters Haley 6, Paytton 3, and Hannah 11 mos. Ryan and Ron are in the Custom Harvesting business which includes the whole state of Fl., along with my brother-in-law. My Education:Cosmetology is my field , and believe my it can be a hair raising experience! Currently own 2 salons How I spend my free time:Now my time is spent with my grandchildren. Quilting when I get a chance, gardening, laying brick for a sidewalk, building a swing set, painting a room , barbecuing, reading, etc. (Updated 9/8/2009) Nancy LeLacheur Hinkle Address:5304 Harbor Rd NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 749-0200 Office:N/A Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jim for 51 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Jim and I dated in high school and we were married in 1966. We have two beautiful daughters, Kimberly and Marcy. Kimberly lives in Palmetto, FL with her husband Danny and their daughter Abigail. Andrew is out on his own now. Kimberly has earned her RN degree and is now working at Manatee Memorial in the PICU. Marcy lives in Ellenton with her husband Dan and their two children, Amanda and Daniel. They are very active at Bayside Community Church. She is doing very well as a hair stylist. My Career:I retired in April 2015, after 22 years as an Executive Assistant with a property management company that specializes in HUD housing for the elderly. How I spend my free time:Cooking, Reading, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Kayaking, Bicycling, Family activities, Travel, Still Enjoying Life! :) (Updated 11/10/2017) Tom Leonard (Passed Away) Address:2934 Fillmore St San Francisco, CA 94123-4024 Home:415 922-1050 Spouse:Married to Sally. Other comments: Passed away 09/19/2010 (Updated 5/29/2019)
Rick Leonard (Passed Away) Address:221 S Sequoya Dr Woodstock, GA 30188 Home:770 928-1058 Spouse:Married to Faye for 26 years with 2 children. Personal:I married Rita Kay Whitfied in October 1967. We divorced in December 1971. I stayed single until October 1979 when I married my wife Faye. We have been happily married since. We have two grown boys. Bryan (34 yr. old) from Faye's first marriage and Steven (24 yr. old) from our marriage. My dad lives with us and is 82 yr. old. My mother passed away July 1996. My Education:I entered the Air Force in May 1967 and became part of the Air Force security service. Spent 2+years at an isolated base on top of a mountain in Taiwan. Returned to the states at the end of 1969 and spent 9 mos. at the National Security Agency in Maryland. Was discharged from the service there in Dec. 1970. Enrolled at University of South Florida January 1971. Graduated with a degree in business administration in March 1973. My Career:Job market was bad at that time so a college roommate and I saved up money from working construction and took off to Europe. Spent 6 mos. covering England, France, Italy, Yugoslavia (Bosnia), Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Belgium. Worked illegally in three different businesses while in England (no green card). Returned to states at the end of 1973 and moved to Atlanta, Ga. early 1974. Started working for an international company that manufactured maintenance and repair welding alloys and associated products. Was in sales and sales recruiting with them. Left that company and started working for a transportation company specializing in the shipment of new automobiles from ports, railheads and auto manufactures. This was March 1977 and I supervised our companies operation at the Doraville, Georgia General Motors assembly plant. In 1979 I did the same type of job at the Atlanta, Georgia General Motors assembly plant until they closed the plant in 1989. I then went back to the Doraville facility until December 2002. At that time I decided to make a change and started working with a friend of mine in the residential remodeling industry. This past winter, I started my own remodeling company. How I spend my free time:I see Bob McReady every so often. He lives in Hartwell, Georgia. I ran into Larry Smith many years ago and I think he said that Mike Moore and Bob Warner live around the Atlanta area somewhere. Ran into Gordon Tyler years ago at a party. He graduated in 1964. That about covers the last 40 in a nutshell. Other comments:Rick K. Leonard, a loving father, husband and grandfather, died at the age of 59 on January 22, 2007. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Leonard. He is survived by his father, Don Leonard of Eustis, FL; his wife, Faye of Woodstock, GA; his sister, Sandy Magnusson of Grand Island, FL; two sons, Steven Leonard of Woodstock, Bryan Carter and his wife, Mary and grandchildren, Caitlin and and John of Sandy Springs; and a host of extended family and brothers and sisters in Christ. He wsa born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 10, 1947. He graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton, FL in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967 and served on active duty until 1970: honorably discharge as Staff Sergeant after serving in the US Air Forece Reserves until 1973. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the Univesity of South Florida in 1973. Rick was a loving and devoted husband who enjoyed spending time with his family in the outdoors while hiking, camping and fishing. Rick had a passion for serving his Lord Jesus Christ through his faithful service at Mt. Paran North Church of God as a Deacon and an Elder, as well as Care Ministry. Rick was a leader in Man to Man Fellowship at Mt. Paran North and helped other men to be leaders in this fellowship. He and his wife were committed to reaching out to those in need and ministered to youth locally as well as to others through Mission trips around the world including Russia and Scotland. Rick and Faye enjoyed a blessed marriage of 27 years. Rick was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Marylyn Lesser Butcher Address:493 Hillcrest Lane Ellenton, FL 34222 Home:941-729-6313 Office:941-592-7100 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ex-spouse:Jeff Butcher with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Son, Jonathan, lives in Louisville, KY with wife, Kierstie and twin daughters,Savannah and Breanna (5 years old in July). Daughter, Alicia, lives in Lexington, KY My Education:B.A. Elementary Education; Masters Degree in Christian Education - Asbury Theological Seminary, 1997; Masters Degree in Theological Studies - St. Meinrad School of Theology, 2003 My Career:Preschool Teacher; Instructional Assistant; Chaplain; Library Assistant - Public Library and Periodicals Library Assistant - Theological Library; In 2006 I started my own ministry to health care facilities - Bridge to the Soul. I do spiritual and reminiscing programs at all levels of senior residential care facilities. It is so rewarding to bring special programming to these residents. They truly look forward to the programs, whether they are spiritual in nature or whether they take them back in time to special places, events, or periods in their lives. In the evenings, I also work part-time at Roaring 20s Pizza and Pipes Restaurant. What pure joy for a music lover like myself to be where a beautiful 1931 Mighty Wurlitzer Theater organ is played by outstanding organists. The customers especially love Sat. nights when my co-worker and I become the flapper "ladies in red" dancing the jitterbug, Charleston, and any other dances we can fake our way through!!! How I spend my free time:What "spare time"???? I USED to enjoy writing when I DID have spare time. (In the late 90’s, Blue Mountain Art accepted 6 of my pieces for a market review. Although they did not make the final cut for publication, I hope to be able to try again at some point in time.) I love square dancing (especially singing calls to more modern music rather than the typical western fair), and line dancing, but unfortunately square dancing is not available as it used to be years ago. I sure do miss it!!! For many years I was involved in the Walk to Emmaus and Residents Encounter Christ Prison ministry - spiritual retreat weekends patterned after Cursillo... a true outpouring of Christian love and sharing. I want very much to be able to return to this ministry again. Other comments:It is such fun catching up on everyone’s lives through the website, and I’m really looking forward to the reunion (but I’m still having a great deal of trouble accepting that we are not just parents anymore we are GRANDPARENTS!!! The problem is that my mind still thinks I’m YOUNG, but my body refuses to agree; it continues to argue its case with bags and sags wrinkles and crinkles! (Updated 5/20/2010) Bob Levenson Address:4115 Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco, CA 94131 Home:415 285-6792 Office:510-642-5050 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Lani Shiota for 2 years. Personal:Through work and music My Education:Georgtown University: B.S. in Psychology (minor: Political Science) Vanderbilt University Ph.D. in Psychology My Career:1974-1985: Indiana University, Professor, Department of Psychology. 1986- University of California, Berkeley, Professor, Department of Psychology. My job centers on research and training graduate students. Since moving to Berkeley, I have been studying human emotions, with a particular interest in how they are organized in the central and autonomic nervous systems, and how they are influenced by age, culture, and, most recently, neurological disease. One way that we have studied emotion is in the context of marriage and other intimate relationships, a bit ironic for someone who was unmarried until very recently. In recent years I've also been doing a certain amount of administrative work, directing research institutes, training programs, and working with national organizations. It's been a real privilege to have this kind of career in science, following my curiosity, and getting to work with great colleagues and students. How I spend my free time:I played in jazz and rock bands all the way through graduate school and my first job in Indiana, then took about a decade off when I moved to California. I started up playing again after that and it sort of exploded. At times I've been playing in as many as four bands, mostly small jazz groups, but also big jazz bands, and rhythm and blues bands. There's a vibrant live music scene in the Bay Area, so the groups perform regularly. About 8 years ago I took over as musical director/conductor of a local big band jazz group and now that group is also performing regularly. It nicely completes a circle for me because my first experience playing jazz came in the Manatee High jazz group (I think it was called the Raisin' Canes). Beyond music (playing, conducting, listening to), I have two huge addictions: ballet and sailing. San Francisco has a world class ballet company and I never miss a performance. And the San Francisco Bay is a remarkable, beautiful, and challenging place for sailing. Other comments:I won't be able to join everyone for the reunion this year, but I've really enjoyed reading through the updates everyone has posted and following the paths of peoples' lives. I know the reunion will be great fun and a wonderful opportunity to renew friendships and relive memories. I'm planning on putting aside some time during the reunion weekend to think about those high school times, now so long ago. (Updated 11/8/2017) Janice Lewis Maginness (Passed Away) Address:5907 40th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 792-1275 Other comments:Passed away 03/11/2014 (Updated 5/14/2015)
Bobbi Lively Coleman Address:28 Iroquois Trail Ormond Beach, FL 32174-4328 Home:386 676-7433 Cell:386 679-2686 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bob Coleman for 46 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I can honestly say that I have lived a storybook life. I married classmate Bob Coleman a month after he graduated from engineering school, FIT. Due to his work with Florida Power & Light, we’ve lived a number of places in the state and now have friends everywhere. We have two sons, Matthew and Micah. Matt earned his BA and MA from UF, teaches school in Ormond Beach, is married to a local girl who is a drug representative with AstraZeneca and they have two beautiful girls, Katie & Kelly. Matt is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, as are Bob and I. Micah graduated Summa Cum Laude from UF and received his PhD in Mathematics there. While in the US Navy and stationed in Japan, he met a young lady there and they were married and now live in Atlanta where Micah is with Georgia Tech Research Institute. His wife, Hiroko, is a dental hygienist at a Japanese Medical Clinic. They have two Beagles and a son Yoshi, born Sept 20,2016. My Education:I attended MJC while working in the accounting dept. of Manatee Memorial Hospital and attended USF. I earned a Certificate in Fund Raising from the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center at Rollins College. My Career:My career was raising our sons, and that was a handful. Have you met Matt? Between babies, I worked as a photographer for a weekly newspaper in Port Charlotte. After the boys left home, I became more involved with non-profits and then Development Officer for the education foundation for our school district, FUTURES Foundation. I am now once again living off Bob and spending our childrens' inheritance. I'm so good at this, too. How I spend my free time:We are fortunate that one boy lives nearby, so we love spending time with him and his family. We both are involved in various religious, civic and charitable organizations in our area. I’m Past President of Leadership Daytona, Past President of the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, Ormond Beach Historical Society, and past board member of the Ormond Beach Chamber, and the Volusia Literacy Council. Currently, I'm on the board of the Eagles Athletic Association for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, OBHS, and Chair of the Chamber's Education Committee. I'm an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. We enjoy getting away on the motorcycles, especially long trips (last year 4700 miles to Canada) and weekend rides with friends. I ride a 2011 1200 Custom. I’ve been riding for over 20 years and love it. I enjoy growing orchids, volunteering, and reading. Other comments:I'm anxious to see everyone at the 70th (age) Reunion of MHS 1965. I really hope everyone will make an effort to come to this one. We're ALL old, fat, bald, and feeble, so we should all look the same!!!!!! See ya there! (Updated 6/24/2016) Kathy Lockhart Johnson Address:603 45th Street Ct W Palmetto, FL 34222 Home:941 722-7915 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jim,deceased with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:My husband and I met when I took my car in for servicing at the dealership where he was working in 1971. We married the same year and were together for 24 years. We have 2 children and 1 grandchild with 1 on the way. My daughter and her husband manage Cortez trailer park. My son graduated from U of F and is an architect with a local firm; his wife is an assist. manager with Applebys. My Education:I graduated from MJC, as it was known then. I am an assist. store manager with Walgreen drug co. How I spend my free time:I love spending time searching antique shops and flea markets for lost treasures. Terry Longpre Address:723 Poinsettia Ave Ellenton, FL 34222 Home:941 722-3086 Office:N/A Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Suetta for 47 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:Sue and I met while she was working at D&S Color Lab in Bradenton. I was a photographer and she developed the pictures I took. We have one son, Travis (and his wife Jessica) who live in Palmetto and he works for Everglades John Deere Tractor, Palmetto. My Education:Dive Master, USCG Licensed Captain, Numerous College courses, School of Hard Knocks My Career:Four years in the Military (Arizona (ATC), South Vietnam 67-68 SEA Mobile EOD Team), North Florida 603rd Special Operations Squadron). Twenty-seven years in Law Enforcement. Now really retired! How I spend my free time:Motorcycling (Patriot Guard Riders), fishing & hunting. Attended Military Funeral Memorial Services at Sarasota National Cemetery, Bay Pines and Bushnell National Cemeteries. Other comments:I write a weekly column in the North River News entitled 'American Patriot's'. Shoot photos for Sarasota National Cemetery, Patterson Foundation, Gold Star Mother's and Families and others. Most all of my photo work involves the military in way or another. I also shoot nature photos when I get a chance. (Updated 11/10/2017) JoAnne Lopez Address:2950 Prospect St. Sarasota, FL 34239 Home:941 954-4244 Email:[email protected] (Updated 3/23/2015)
Ann Lovejoy Address:Bradenton, FL Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/13/2015)
Judith Lyon Lasso Address:13990 W Battenberg Boise, ID 83713 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to widow with 2 children and 6 grandchildren.
Ken Mackley Address:1717 Gibsonia Galloway Lakeland, FL 33810-4552 Home:863 858-2115 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kathy. (Updated 9/7/2009)
Carol Maginness Miller Address:96509 Blackrock Road Yulee, FL 32097 Home:904-491-6141 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to James Miller for 39 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Husband: Met at FAU. Son lives in Alphretta, GA; Daughter lives in Palmdale, CA. My Education:Manatee Jr. College; Florida Atlantic University My Career:Secretary; Security Specialist for DON How I spend my free time:Retired, beginning puppy training, attempting to build a garden (including blueberries) etc. Other comments:Proud owner of a 5 month old Bouvier de Flanders puppy! Twitter: [email protected] (Updated 6/12/2010) James Makholm (Passed Away) Address:, FL
Mike Mallonee Address:2715 Normandy Rd Charlotte, NC 28209 Home:704 334-9509 Office:704 295-3500 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Genie Quillian for 48 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I am still married to my high school sweetheart, Genie Quillian. My Education:M. D. degree/Board certified in otolaryngology My Career:I am still actively practicing E.N.T. surgery. How I spend my free time:golf and travelling Other comments:I WII RETIRE AT THE END OF THIS YEAR (Updated 11/12/2017) Elinor Maney Email:[email protected]
Lee Markey Lewis Address:5711 6th Ave NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 792-7930 Office:941 708-3901 Email:[email protected] I have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Personal:I was a Navy Wife for 27 years, therefore, moved around alot! We made 25 moves while in the Navy & since then I have moved four times & have finally settled back in Bradenton. Being away from Bradenton all of these years, you forget how absolutely beautiful it is. I have three children. My daughter, Michelle , lives in Parker, Colorado, married with two sons. My eldest son, Michael, lives in Jacksonville, FL, married with 4 children. My youngest son, Matthew, lives in Palm City. FL, married with 3 children. As most of you know, being a grandparent is everything they say that it is & more. They are the absolute joy of my life. I should mention how lucky I got with the most wonderful spouses of all three of my children! My Education:Graduated from Jones Business College with an A.S. Degree My Career:Over the years, I have worked as a loan processor; handled rental properties; but most of my experience has been in the medical field. I worked eight years for an Internal Medicine group in the Washington, D.C. area, where I handled billing & insurance. While living in New Orleans, I worked for a medical consultant. Most of our work dealt with setting up annual meetings for Orthopaedic Surgeons & organizing CPT Coding meetings for physicians & their staff. I worked for the Arthritis Foundation as a Community Development Director in Bradenton and my boss was Anne Fair who is President of the Florida Chapter. I am now retired & doing a lot of volunteering. How I spend my free time:I did spend alot of time playing tennis, however, just recently had shoulder surgery. I would love to get back to playing again. Other comments:I think we are very fortunate to have the kind of friendships that have lasted all of these years. I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. (Updated 11/10/2017) Connie Martin Boyett Address:Waleska, GA Home:941 746-5681 Office:941-795-5611 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Eddie for 42 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Eddie and I met on a blind date and will be celebrating our 42nd anniversary on 11/22/05. We have one daughter, Kacey, and two beautiful granddaughters - Bailey age 17and Alli age 15. We are so blessed that our daughter and her family live in Bradenton. Kacey is a guidance counselor atTillman Elementary. Her husband Mike is a Captain for Southern Manatee Fire Dept. Eddie and I have been retired for 4 years and are enjoying traveling in our RV. My Education:I graduated from Manatee Jr. College in 1967. My Career:retired How I spend my free time:Eddie and I enjoy RVing. We usually take 4-5 months each year on the road. (Updated 11/8/2017) Karen Mathewson Warren May Address:2468 Arvah Branch Blvd Tallahasseee, FL 32309-9101 Home:850 878-0889 Office:(850) 545-1989 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Rita for 15 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:Rita and I met in Tallahassee when I was between assignments on ships and it was love at first sight. The bottom line is I never again went out to sea! That became time for a career change and a trip back to FSU for another degree! Rita is a retired mental health counselor who spent much of her career at FSU. I am her greatest professional challenge. We have one son who lives in Kinnesaw, Ga who is a software engineer. Our oldest son lives in Tallahassee and is the Principal at Deerllake Middle School. Our youngest son lives in Boca Raton and is an area manager for Ferguson Waterworks. Between them, they have seven children ranging in age from 10 years to 22. My Education:After Manatee and Leon I attended FSU, getting a degree in Voice and Music Education. I sang professionally for several years and returned to FSU for a Masters degree in Voice. Taught school for a few years after that, and discovered that wasn’t the career for me. I got a Coast Guard Captain's license and eventually a Merchant Marine license and spent 14 years as a captain mainly on corporate and private yachts. I spent most of that time on the east coast and in the Caribbean. Dirty work but someone had to do it. Marraige to Rita brought me back to FSU to work on a Master's degree in Public Administration. I may even finish it some day. My Career:The past 16 years on dry land have been in state government in Tallahassee, first working as a policy analyst in the Governor's Office and since 2000 as Communications Director and spokesman for the Agency for Workforce Innovation. In 2007 I retired from state government and formed Warren May Communications, a public relations firm located in Tallahassee. I was recently asked to come back to the Agency for Workforce Innovation and I am working in Labor Market Statistics. And now I am retired! How I spend my free time:Rita and I have enjoyed kayaking the rivers of North Florida for several years now, and upon retirement bought a small travel trailer to explore even further. That, of course, led to buying a larger travel trailer and we are slowly but surely expanding our horizons. A trip to Maine in the summer of 2018 is planned. Other comments:I am still trying to keep the musical traditions of MHS alive and well and I am very active in our community and church musical activities. (Updated 3/2/2018) James May (Passed Away) Address:3512 Leighton Hall Court Tallahassee, FL 32309 Home:850 893-4887 Spouse:Married to Marilyn for 36 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Marilyn and I met right after my very first class at FSU. I flipped a coin with a buddy of mine from Leon High to see who would get the chance to meet the cute brunette sitting on the front row in class (naturally, we were sitting on the back row). I won, and we have been married for 36 years now. We have 2 children, Brian and David. Brian and his family live in Orlando and are raising our two grandchildren, Jack and Ethan. When they lived in Gainesville we would visit them as often as we could, but because they recently moved to Orlando, that’s going to make visits a little tougher. Brian does location analysis for a real estate developer using mapping and GIS techniques he has developed over the years for his own company. David and his new wife of last year still live in Tallahassee and we see them often. No kids for them, yet. He is a computer guru for a national telecommunications company based in Tallahassee. My Education:I went to FSU after graduating from my second high school (Leon High), majored in Sociology and got a BA from FSU in 1969. After returning from Vietnam, where I served as an Army Intelligence Officer, I went back to FSU and did graduate work in Urban and Regional Planning and received an MS degree in 1974. Wayne Daltry was in my class and we wound up working together in one capacity or another for more than twenty-five years! My Career:I worked my way through college working part-time for Eastern Airlines, cleaning airplanes and loading baggage. Now that was a great job for a college kid! I began my professional career working for the state in 1973 in the Division of State Planning. I was fortunate to get in on the ground floor of implementing new state planning and land use laws that were pretty pioneering for the time. I worked my way up to becoming a Bureau Chief for five years, and left in 1982 to spend two years working for the legislature’s House Select Committee on Growth Management. The legislature was a pretty fun place to work in those days, unlike today!! When the committee disbanded in 1984 I went back to FSU to work as a senior analyst in an applied research institute. I mostly did statewide research projects dealing with local comprehensive planning and growth management, water resource planning, land use management, and geographic information systems…. pretty boring stuff for most of you (except Wayne). After 32 years of public service I retired last year. How I spend my free time:We have a beach house at Alligator Point (about an hour from Tallahassee) where we go as often as possible. We have a boat and love to fish the flats and an occasional offshore run or just go boating. I do a lot of reading (mostly nonfiction) and am currently involved in helping two colleagues write a book on the history of state planning with an emphasis on Florida. And Other comments:James died Monday, November 19, 2007. James was born in Tallahassee in 1947 to Warren A. and Pauline May. He was raised in Bradenton and returned to Tallahassee with his family as a junior in high school. He graduated from FSU and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He returned to FSU with his bride and young son, and earned a master's degree in urban and regional planning. He remained in Tallahassee to pursue an accomplished career, including work with the Department of Community Affairs, the Florida Legislature and Florida State University. James was an avid fisherman and devoted FSU Seminole fan. He was preceded in death five months ago by his beloved wife of 37 years, Marilyn May. Survivors include his son, Brian and wife Patti, and his son David and wife Jeanette; a brother, Warren May and sister, Barbara Leonard; and four grandsons, Jack, Ethan, Sean and Stephen, all of Tallahassee Jennie Mayhugh Arnold Address:1830 Brantley Road F7 Ft. Myers, FL 33907 Home:239 851-6742 Email:[email protected] Personal:My daughter (Shawn) lives in Fort Myers with her husband (Ben) and two children (Jordyn Amanda, age 2 1/2 yrs. and Taylor Nicole, 1 yr., beautiful girls!!)....close to their "Nini" (that's me!). Shawn is a stay-at-home mom. My Education:Various college classes in business, psychology, and art. My Career:Over 25 years in office management and sales. At age 42 went into women's ministry. Served as a foreign missionary in Lisbon, Portugal for 4 years and returned home 3 years ago. Am now the Center Director for Lee Women's Center (a crisis pregnancy center) in Fort Myers. How I spend my free time:Serve in "Discovery" Ministry (a 12-step Christ-centered recovery program) in my church. Redecorating my condo. And every chance I get I spend with my grandbabies!!!! Other comments:God is soooooo good!!!!!! (Updated 7/31/2010) Sandra McCabe Waldron (Passed Away)
Marcia McCallister Hoppy Address:17432 Winemast Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Home:714-963-1203 Office:714 963-9895 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Dan for 45 years with 2 children. Personal:I met Dan while I was working as a contract negotiator at Fort Benning, GA, and he was in Army JAG, working on a very famous case at that time: The Court Marshal of Lt. William L. Calley, for the Mi Lai Massacre in Vietnam. We dated 4 months and got married July of 1971. In 1976, Dan Hoppy Realty of Fountain Valley was established and is still going strong. Our daughter Amy Hoppy lives in Manhattan and is photo editor for several magazines. Our daughter Jill and her husband, Aaron Osteen, live in Charleston, SC, and have a wedding photography business, Aaron and Jillian Photography. They schedule a wedding for every weekend (50 each year), and have photographed weddings in other states and other countries. My Education:Graduated from Auburn University 1969 My Career:Dept. of Defense Contract Negotiator 1970-1976, at Fort Benning, GA, Presidio of San Francisco, and Naval Regional Procurement Office, Long Beach, CA. Since 1976, we have owned Dan Hoppy Realty, Fountain Valley, CA How I spend my free time:Dan and I attend concerts almost every weekend. We enjoy evenings at home with dinner and a good movie. We are both involved in our church. Dan is very involved in Civil Air Patrol, and I like to shop. (: (Updated 11/28/2017) Matthew McCarthy Address:1303 Frontenay Ct Saint Louis, MO 63122 Home:3148223824 Cell:3145653068 Office:retired Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Abby for 45 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. My Education:Dartmouth College (B.A. 1969); Vanderbilt Univ. Law School (JD 1972). My Career:1973-1993: inhouse counsel for publicly held food retailer; 1994-2001, general counsel for privately held lawn & garden products co.; 2002 to 2014, partner in law firm in St. Louis. Retired from law practice in 2014. How I spend my free time:Lots of golf, tennis, and travel; collecting (and consuming) wines; still enjoy playing the piano frequently. (Updated 11/8/2017) Robert McClannan Address:64 bay dr n. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Home:941 779-0651 Office:retired Email:[email protected] Personal:married twice but no more My Education:ohio state real estate license My Career:4 years in USAF 1965-69 Okinawa, Medical Corpsman - approximately 13 years in contruction trades and 20 as over the road trucker How I spend my free time:bicycle riding, boating and fishing Other comments:I haven't had a tremendously exciting life since graduation, and regrettably no children to enrich my life, but it's been a fulfilling trip through the years, with much happiness and accomplishments. Thank goodness, I feel I grew wiser in the years after graduating, than during school. I retired in 2003 and returned to Bradenton Beach, where my heart has always been, hopefully for the rest of my days. Nancy McClure Rowe (Passed Away) Address:2003 83rd St. NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941-794-0409 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Richard for 31 years. Personal:Knew each other in school and meet again at local hang outs...have mutual friends..and so the fun began and has lasted for ll years of dating and 31 years of marriage. My Education:Education of Hard Knocks...mostly...Mixologist (Bartender). Prepared me for our business!! My Career:Been in the Rental Business for 30 years...don't recommend it!!! Though you become a mind reader,peace maker,junk collector, and savior of many critters!! How I spend my free time:Take painting classes! Other comments:Nancy M. Rowe, 68, Bradenton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1947 in Chula Vista, California to the late Robert and Cleta (Cannady) McClure. She moved to Bradenton at the age of 7 coming from Chula Vista. She was reared and educated in Bradenton and was a graduate of Manatee High School. She along with her husband Richard owned and operated Rowe’s Rentals in Bradenton for over 30 years. She has enjoyed in the past as a hobby doing floral design, horse riding and acrylic painting, Nancy also was an avid stock car race fan, along with her late husband who built stock cars and would arrange for drivers to race them. Nancy was predeceased by a brother, Earl Taylor in 1979, and her beloved husband of 32 years, Richard D. Rowe in 2009. She is survived by her two loving sisters; Barbara Ross of Bradenton, Susan Hollifield and her husband Robert of Bradenton, several nieces, nephews, many extended family members, friends and her beloved cats. (Updated 8/3/2015) Barbara McCumber Email:[email protected]
Patrick McDaniel Address:6966 Angus Valley Dr Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Home:813 385-0586 Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/23/2015)
Clyde McDowell (Passed Away) Address:Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941 794-5368 My Career:He was an installer with GTE and later with Verizon. He was a member of the Anna Maria Moose Lodge and a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the Navy during Vietnam. Patricia McKay Hiatt (Passed Away) Address:1702 18th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205-5746 Home:941 750-0990 I have 1 child. Personal:Met my husband in 10th grade at Manatee High. We have 1 Son, Richard who lives on Anna Maria,Construction My Education:On the Job Training My Career:Worked for Southeast Bank from 1967 to 1987, FloridaFirst Bank/Now Wachovia-1987 to present. How I spend my free time:Reading and Gardening. Babysitting 4 year old granddaughter. Other comments:Patricia McKay Hiatt of Bradenton, FL, passed away on August 7th, 2017 at the age of 70. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Donald Ray Hiatt on December 2nd, 2016. She is survived by her loving son, Richard (Darlene Andreasen), cherished granddaughter, Raine Hiatt and sister-in- law, Sandra Hiatt-Hill. There will be no services. Donations may be made to Humane Society of Manatee County. (Updated 8/15/2015) Katharine McKenna Shonerd Address:2413 Beechview Court Raleigh, NC 27615 Home:919 847-5428 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Dave for 49 years with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I met my husband, Dave, on a blind date in Atlanta. I was attending Emory University and Dave was a student at Georgia Tech. We have lived in Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston and now Raleigh, since 1980. Dave was an executive with IBM for many years and was the President & CEO of a software company that serves the retail industry. Dave is now retired and does consulting. We have three children. Our older son, David (46), went to the University of Maryland in College Park and has a Masters Degree from NC State University. He is married and lives in Old Town Alexandria, Va. He writes commentary as a senior analyst on the internet regarding legistlation in the Congress and the 50 state legislatures on specific subject issues. They have a 10 yr old daughter. Our daughter Kate (45), graduated from the University of NC in Chapel Hill and works in Raleigh in the 401k department for a major bank. She Is married with 2 children. Jim (33) graduated from NC State University in Raleigh and has worked for 8 years for Baseball America magazine. My Education:Emory University - Marketing. My Career:I worked 2 years in the accounting department of US News & World Report magazine until our 1st child was born. How I spend my free time:I have served in leadership capacity with many volunteer organizations ranging from civic to church. My most rewarding volunteer work continues to be an outreach program at our church serving migrant farm workers and their families. We distribute donated clothing to farm workers in NC. I have been doing this for 24 years. I am also a regular at the 8:30am YMCA aerobics classes with some good friends. We have become known as the 'back row babes'. ?? (Updated 11/8/2017) Linda McKerlie Hawkins (Passed Away) Address:Blairsville, GA 30512
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Robert McReady Address:38650 Windflower Ave Zephyrhills, FL 33542 Home:706 498 1571 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Linda for 49 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Linda and I met while I was in the Air Force in 1967. We married in 1968 and have been soul mates since. My Education:After MHS, I attended MJC for a couple of years and went into the Air Force. I was a Russian linguist in the AF and attended Syracuse University. After four years in the AF I worked in my father's business for a couple of years and decided to finish my education so Linda (seven months pregnant with our second child),Eric (my 4 year old son) and I moved to NY where I finished my BA in Biology in 1975 at The State University of NY. During my career I went to several Universities for job and business related courses for both technical and management. My Career:I worked with basically Four companies after the AF and receiving my BA. Miller Brewing Co.in Fulton NY, Albany GA and Milwaukee Corp., Kliklok Corp. in Atlanta, Riverwood International in Atlanta and my current company for the last 10 years..Fabritex Inc. I moved from V.P. Sales & Purchasing to V.P. Operations and am now retired and enjoying every minute of it. Retired in 2010, moved to Fl in 2016. How I spend my free time:Linda and I enjoy camping in our RV at the Florida State Parks along the Atlantic and Gulf..love living in Fl again, and so does Linda...nothing like salt water fishing again. Other comments:My grandson Cole is now a junior at Kennesaw State near Atlanta. Finance and accounting major and has grown into a wonderful young man...works 20-30 hours a week, living off on his own and is still active in church and just got back from a mission trip to Nicaragua. Our other grandson, Tyler is growing up fast, going on 12 and very big for his age. He's very special, gifted student with the communication skills of a college student. Linda and I have been very blessed in every way that is important to being happy and content. God bless all of my wonderful MHS classmates and their families... (Updated 11/8/2017) James Means Address:5307 42nd Ave. W Bradenton, FL 34209-6719 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009) Gale Mellin Wild Address:Rocklin, CA Home:916 624-5248 Email:[email protected]
Chris Merritt Address:403 Lakeland Crescent Yorktown, VA 23693 Home:757 865-6733 Office:757 886-7729, X1163 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Penny Tasch for 40 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Penny (Tasch)and I were high school sweethearts! We have two children. Our son Lance lives in Port St. Lucie, FL and is the outside sales manager at Ferguson Enterprises for all their waterworks construction initiatives in the Vero Beach area. He is still single. Our daughter, Tina, is married to a retired Naval Officer who is presently employed as an electrical engineer for a contract company at NASA. They have three children Amanda who is 12 years old, Joey who is 9 years old, and Peter who is 8 years old. They are living only 10 minutes from us. My Education:I graduated from the University of Florida prior to entering the Air Force. I have a Masters in Management and a Masters in Education. I am also certified in Virginia to teach high school. My Career:After 24 plus years in the service, I retired as an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. It seemed I was always in school for some type of training to include the major War Colleges. I was initially trained in Communications, Computer Systems and Electronics. Most of my career involved Combat Communications or Space Operations. I had a short college professor career at the University of Central Florida as the Assistant Professor of Aerospace Science and Commandant of Cadets (Air Force ROTC) I am currently still wearing a uniform in the capacity of the Senior Aerospace Science instructor for the City of Newport News, VA schools. I have oversight of one of the top Air Force Junior ROTC cadet programs in the world. How I spend my free time:Hunting and fishing have always been my love. Penny and I enjoy boating on the Chesapeake and fly fishing the beautiful rivers and streams in Virginia. Other comments:Penny and I have traveled all over the world, but our true love will always be Bradenton, Florida where we grew up together. We try to come back every summer to fish the flats on Sarasota Bay and relax on the beach at Anna Maria Island. (Updated 2/23/2015) Thelma Mikell Address:860 Groover Hill Rd Ellabell, GA 31308 Home:912 858-3772 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Dan Miley Address:4603 Eden Ridge Drive Acworth, GA 30101 Home:404-234-9759 Cell:770-356-7979 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sandy for 49 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Married to Sandy Strickland (MHS '68) for 49 years. Moved to Atlanta in 1970. We are both retired for several years. Our two daughters, Beth & Stephanie, were both born in Atlanta and still live here. Beth works as an admin for Ga Tech Research Institute; Stephanie is an admin for an insurance co. We have 2 grandkids - Jacob is 15 yrs old and Samantha is 10 yrs old. My Education:After a brief stint at the University of Florida, I finished my college career at Georgia State University, majoring in business management. Also attended additional business-specific courses at Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, University of Richmond, and Hillsdale College -- where I taught two courses for my employer at summer retreats. My Career:25 years with billion-dollar industrial distributor -- including 12 years as Corporate Director of Distribution, responsible for 14 Distribution Centers nation-wide. Took early retirement in 1995 to quit the constant traveling required. Since then, worked doing private consulting in logistics and distribution; fully retired for several years now. How I spend my free time:Playing golf, and sports -- especially college football. We also enjoy traveling. (Updated 11/8/2017) Cheryl Miller Cook Address:5707 45th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 896-8198 Office:941-745-6916 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to widow for 37 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:We were both living in the same apt.complex; children both reside in Bradenton- dtr is office mgr for MD, son is in outside sales & travels extensilvely. I also have a spoiled Welsh Corgi dog-Molly My Education:R.N.-with specialized license in Diabetes Education; currently working as a Clinical Manager/Supvr in Home Health My Career:finally retired 2015 How I spend my free time:Antiquing,swimming, enjoying my grandchildren,bocce ball (Updated 8/27/2019) Margaret Miller Fein Address:1202 Cedar Lake Drive Tampa, FL 33612 Home:813 931-8437 Office:(813) 932-0005 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Alan for 22 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild. Personal:Malio’s Club in Tampa. Daughter Dr. Brittany Bevilacqua, Ph. D., psychology, in private practice in Tampa. My Education:M.A, CCC in Speech/Language Pathology, USF My Career:Private practice in pediatrics, specializing in Central Auditory Processing Disorders How I spend my free time:We travel a great deal out of the country. (Updated 11/11/2017) Robert Miller Address:189 Lakeside dr Montgomery, TX 77356 Home:281-788-0305 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to donna for 45 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met my wife while in training with the u.s. Air Force. We have two boys , oldest owns several businesses including a brewery, youngest is a pilot with united air lines. My Education:U of fla, pilot training with usaf and airlines. My Career:Air Force, twa, national, pan am, braniff, and united airlines. Retired. How I spend my free time:golf, flying, poker Other comments:Really enjoyed mhs. I left btown right after graduation and always enjoy returning, especially the reunions. (Updated 11/8/2017) Harold Miller Address:222 Lexington Blvd Carmel, IN 46032-2248 Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/10/2010)
Mary Cathryn Miller Haller Address:735 Tyco Ct Colorado Springs, CA 80906 Home:719 471-8910 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Greg for 32 years with 2 children and .4 grandchild. Personal:Blind date while I was in graduate school at Ga. State Univ. in Atlanta, Ga. Greg was attending law school at Emory Law School in Atlanta. We were married in 1972 and two sons--- Christopher is 29, married, lives in Ft. Worth and is part owner of commercial real estate firm. He and his wife Meredyth are expecting their first child in September. Dan our youngest is 25 and attends Western State University in Gunnison, CO. My Education:I graduated from Barry University in 1969 with a major in Marketing and Management and then attended graduate school in Atlanta. I received my M.Ed in 1971. From 1971-75 I taught high school in Colorado and then retired to raise our first son. Afte the birth of our second son we moved back to Bradenton to work in my business---Suncoast Manor Nursing Home. I retired from Suncoast in 1994 and took time off to write a book on our youngest son Dan who is learning disabled. That was published in 1998 the same year that we moved back to Colorado where we reside today. My Career:I am retired and Greg still practices law in Colorado Springs however we have applied to the Peace Corps and if accepted looking at starting that journey in life in January, 2006. How I spend my free time:Biking, hiking, skiing, reading and traveling (Updated 12/10/2014) Mary Jo Mills (Passed Away) Address:7441 South Fillmore Circle Centennial, CO 80122-1963 Home:303 770-7164 Email:[email protected] Personal:Enjoying life - not married and no children! Just nieces and nephews to spoil! My Education:The long version is boring - graduated from MJC and then the University of Florida. (Go Gators!) Taught high school English for a year, then started grad school (did not finish), became a Kmart manager (highest profit store in the Southern Region), left that to go to law school (had second thoughts and did not do that either), worked in various other business enterprises.I am an admissions advisor for a college and enjoy working with students as they start this new phase of their lives. It is so different from when we started college because they really want to know how this education is going to translate into dollars in the future. I guess this is a sign of the times but it does seem a bit sad. My Career:Came back to Bradenton to be with my Father, who had Macular Degeneration. He went into the hospital for a simple surgery (Hint: DO NOT go to a doctor who has you fill out paperwork in PENCIL - no matter how many recommendations you hear!) in September and was hospitalized until he passed away in January. Stayed in Bradenton until I moved to Colorado to live with my older, widowed sister. (Adjustments required here since we had not lived together since I was 8 and she went off to college . . . ) How I spend my free time:Have enjoyed living in Colorado - less humidity, no snowbirds, no hurricanes - most of the time - except for super heavy snows, no view of the gulf, no good seafood (don't even let me begin about what they think is 'jumbo' shrimp!). Anything you want in entertainment is here - amazing theatre, concerts (Sting, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Madonna, even Lady Gaga - no, I did NOT see her) art, symphonies, opera - and every kind of food you can think of! (No, I have not and will NOT eat 'rocky mountain oysters'!) The mountains are beautiful, the elevation can be challenging and the sun is closer and brighter here! Other comments:THINGS I HAVE LEARNED: You are only as old as you want or allow yourself to be. If you want to enjoy life - do it and do it well! Find new things to learn - your brain will love it and it makes you more alive! READ - belonging to a book club makes you read things you would not normally choose and expands your vistas! Do something kind for someone as often as you can and do it anonymously! Make donations to causes that you believe in - support the beliefs you hold! Say thanks to God for all that you have and do it often. (Updated 6/12/2010) Carol Mims Frantzman Address:8292 47 street circle east palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941-981-9422 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to dean (deceased) for 17 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I meet my husband in bradenton 13 yrs ago..moved to franklin, nc 9 yrs ago. Bought over 7 acres and we built our home. Beautiful country , quiet and a lot less populated than home. Being born in bradenton and never living anywhere else , i love the different seasons. The fall is beautiful and the winter with the snow i love. The winter is also a time of rest for us...which i need. The summers don't last as long so it isn't too hot too long. My daughter (hope) got married in asheville, nc 1 yr ago at the grovepark inn... moved to maylasia where her husband works..he is from holland and works for BP. My Education:I was a hairdresser for 30 yrs. Owned a shop for 8 yrs and rented a booth at a shop for 15 yrs. Still do hair for neighbors and friends up here just to stay in practice. My Career:My husband is retired from the air force and i am also retired. How I spend my free time:I have a big garden 100 ft x 50 ft. I grow a lot of veg's and do some canning. With the land we have it needs some mowing so that takes some of my time. (Updated 7/8/2010) David Mitchell (Passed Away) Spouse:Married to Diane. My Education:Attended Manatee Junior College in Bradenton My Career:Relocated to Meadville from Bradenton in 1998 and worked at John Rugala of Andover, Ohio, and 422 Homes before retiring in 2000. Prior to moving to Meadville he worked for Ross Engineering in Florida. He also managed A&P and Grand Union grocery stores. Served in the U.S. Air Force in the United States and Turkey. How I spend my free time:Held a captain’s license and ran dive charters off the east and west coasts of Florida. Also enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, fishing, bowling and surfing the Net Other comments:Dave Mitchell passed away. He had some hard years with diabetes and kidneys. He will make one last dive at his favorite dive site. He was preceded in death by his mother, his wife and an infant son Thomas Mohler Address:134 Pinehurst Dr Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941 753-4827 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Sheila Molter MacFarland Address:4895 Pine Tree Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Home:561 738-5461 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Richard for 45 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Rich and I met at a club on Saint Armand's Key. We have two sons, Chris-a Vanderbilt graduate and worked in Singapore as an engineer then moved to Arkansas to work for Crossmark as manager of analytics and insights. Matt, graduated from Indiana University, at Bloomington and received an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. Matt married and now lives in Boca Raton, FL. They now have two children. We have lived in south Florida for the past 36 years. We have a home in Cashiers, NC and try to spend our summers there and winters here in Boynton Beach. My Education:Graduated from Berry College and worked as a decorator for several years. My Career:Dedicated to raising the boys and loved every minute of it (well, most of it). Was in the Junior Woman's Club, Junior League, PTA (most every office--anything to help the schools) and involved in lots of community volunteer work. How I spend my free time:Biking, Fishing, painting, sculpting and love gardening. I took up golf and got a hole-in-one! I guess I should quit while I'm ahead. Other comments:I use the computer a lot (please don't add me to your joke list or spam me) and try to keep up with people that way. Look forward to the bio's. Thanks for all the work. (Updated 1/8/2018) Ken Moon Address:6340 Granite Creek Dr Fort Worth, TX 76176 Home:305 245-3284 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Gloria for 24 years with 5 children and 8 grandchildren. Personal:Met Gloria at McClellan AFB in Ca when she tried to have me fired in 1984. We then went on our honeymoon to Germany and stayed six years. Currently we are following her career but hope to eventually retire in bradenton, sarasota area. Kids live all over the world, 1 in CA, 3 in TX and one in germany. My Education:To busy having fun for a foraml education, degrees elusive, but have taught college level courses in Emergency Treatment of the sick and Injured for LAMCC. Have been Air Force instructor on the Transportation of sick and injured. My Career:Currently retired from USAF after 26 years traveled all over the world and loved it. Currently with Homeland Security in Miami steadily following my wife. Wife took job in Germany with the US Forces so here we are again. Now here in Wiesbaden Ge. I work for the Army Corps of Engineers. The fun never stops. Traveling Europe. How I spend my free time:Do outside computer work and provide help for the electroniclly challenged. Mike Moore Address:5308 2nd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 747-3224 Email:[email protected]
Sam Moore Address:1208 Pineview Drive Easley, SC 29642 Home:864 220-0439 Office:864-672-5196 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Eva for 36 years with 1 child. Personal:I met my wife, Eva, in Bradenton (at Mario's Restaurant), shortly after graduating from MJC. She is Canadian, but is finally trying to get her U.S. citizenship. My daughter, Christa Ramey and her husband Tim, live in North Carolina, near Asheville. She graduated from USF with a BA in literature, and is currently an independent contractor with the local court system. She also takes care of the accounting for Tim's business. Both she and my wife are petite (4-11). Tim, however, is 6' tall and is about to turn professional in the "world's strongest man" competitions. Google "Tim Ramey" and you will see some pictures of him.Eva is currently a caregiver to my mother (who is 79 yrs old and in the middle stages of Alzheimer's.) My Education:I have an A.S. in electronics tech. from MJC, and a BS with honors in professional management from Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl). I also have an MBA with distinction from Nova. I am also a member of Alpha Chi honor society. My Career:After graduating, I worked for a short time as an engineering tech and production supervisor for a small company in Bradenton, and then went to work for GTE. I worked as an engineer with GTE until I took early retirement in 1999. I currently work for a communications company in South Carolina, called NuVox Communications. For a few years between 1998 and 1993, I owned a motel in Maggie Valley, NC. That did not work out very well, though, and we finally sold it (that is a really looooooong story.) How I spend my free time:I am into computers (self-taught programmer.) Some years ago I actually had a game published for the Apple II computer. If you Google the title "Bats in the Belfry" you will find it on the Internet. Apparently people collect those old Apple II games. Unfortunately, it hit the market at exactly the wrong time (the game market crashed that year) so I didn't make much money from it. I also play guitar (also self taught.) I play classical guitar. (Updated 11/10/2017) Don Alan Moore Address:304 W 68th Street Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Home:941 722-3201 Office:941 722-3201 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mandie for 7 years with 5 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:We met at a funeral. My oldest child is Amy who lives in Gainsville and is a Teacher for Eceptional Students. My 2nd oldest is Matt who lives here on Anna Maria and is a Golf Course Superintendant. For the History Buffs, he is married to Tom Tuten's Daughter Mandy and her name is Mandy Tuten Moore. Our three youngest Courtney, Jordan and Cameron Live here with us. None old enough to be out on their own yet. Matt's daughter (our Grand daughter) her name is Jordan and we all live happily ever after! After graduation, I went to Miami-Dade Community College and then the University of South Florida, graduated from the college of business and have been in business in one form or fashion since 1976. Some wins, some losses, I figured out you just have to choose right 51% of the time. My goal is to enjoy my life to the fullest extent possible, raise my kids to be good citizens and Love my wife. It's an awsome life and I love it! My Education:Miami Dade Community College, A.A; AS, University of South Florida B.A. in Business; Licensed Real Estate Broker, State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (inactive), State Certified Residential Contractor(inactive) and Licensed Funeral Director. My Career:No Military, Working for myself. Thought I was going in the military but my number on the lottery was 251 and they only got to 249 so it passed me by. Kept going to school. How I spend my free time:Riding bikes with the kids, going to desoto speedway and watching stock car racing, having lunch or dinner with my two older children regularly, spending time at a friends cabin on the Suawannee River. (The only thing I got to keep out of my divorce from Cox the ice box). Other comments:I have a few favorite sayings "What goes round comes around" Just have a little patience, "Carpi Diem" and I do live my live for the moment. (Updated 7/12/2012) Patricia Moore Hanna
Ed Moran (Passed Away) Address:844 Mt Paran Rd NW Norcross, GA 30327 Home:404 295-5242 Office:404-295-5242 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child. Personal:How did I meet my wife? You wouldn't believe! Ask me! . . . My daughter Susan (23io/.;) is an Irish Dance Teacher and holds classes four days a week (this is "River Dance" type of dancing). Susan is currently living here in Atlanta with Dad (me) along with her dog and cat. My Education:Long story - lots of hard knocks, lucky breaks and a few miracles . . . so far so good . . . My Career:Ended up self employed with a trade type and design firm catering to the printing industry AND as a resindetial real estate investor AND as Executive Director of a charitable foundation, The St. Patrick's Day Foundation. How I spend my free time:I am Chairman of the Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade (one of the ten oldest in US) - a huge 200 unit parade with 2/3 day festival and am involved in quite a few Irish organizations. Work overlaps hobby a lot - pretty much indistinguishable - fortunately I like it all. Other comments:I was depressed when I hit 40 . . . then delighted to have survived when I hit 50 . . . and am not at all sure what to think about 60. But as one of my classmates wrote a few months ago . . . "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOW! what a ride!'" (Updated 1/17/2021) Loa Morris Burch Address:530 Davis Branch Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 Home:828 488-2346 My Career:Swain Middle School in Bryson City, NC (Updated 9/8/2009)
Kathryn Morrison Goethe Address:6842 67th Street Cir E Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 721-9038 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Rodney Moses Email:[email protected]
Bill Mullis Address:6280 Riverview Blvd. NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 798-9199 Office:941-7571300 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jan Meachen for 43 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:We met at Jessie P. Miller elementary in the 3rd grade. We have one wonderful daughter (Lisa Dawn) and a 15 year old grandson (Chase) and a 10 month old grandson (Teegan). They live out east of town on a horse ranch. Lisa like her mom has always loved horses and barrel races professionally. Chase loves all sports and has great natural ability. He must get that from his grandmother. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF BOTH OF THEM!! My Education:Graduated from Manatee High School with a third grade education and it has been very good to me !! My Career:I was in the banking business for 15 years. In 1984 we started a company called Staff Leasing which grew to be the largest leasing company in the country. We sold that company in 1993 and retired for about 8 yrs. Four years ago we decided to do it again and started a company called EMPLOYEE LEASING SOLUTIONS which specializes in the construction trades. I have surrounded myself with people much smarter than myself which enables us to travel and enjoy the good life. How I spend my free time:We enjoy boating,fishing and spending time at our farm in North Carolina.. L have always been a car buff and enjoy collecting old corvettes and motorcycles that I keep at my farm in N.C. Other comments:Jan and I have been so fortunate to maintain a close relationship with many of our classmates and spend alot of quality time with them. We truly cherish their friendship and look forward to seeing all of our old classmates at the reunion. (Updated 1/8/2018) Joyce Neff Courchesne Address:2805 36th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 755-0692 Office:753-8121 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Widow of John Courchesne We were married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:My husband John died in 1981 of lung cancer. Daughter Karen has 2 children and lives here in Bradenton. Son Steve is in Bushnell My Education:Attended MCC, U of F My Career:Traveled with various circuses after my husband died and got involved with costuming. I now own Cathy's Costumes with over 5000 rental costumes. Also own Casino Decor and More, a casino party company. How I spend my free time:After playing with grandchildren my favorite past time is riding 96 Harley Road King with my boyfriend. Karolyn Neidhamer Spencer (Passed Away) Home:941 371-4055 Other comments:It is well known that Karolyn helped, supported, and cared for many people throughout her life. Karolyn was truly a loving wife, an amazing mother, and a wonderful grandmother, however, she was mostly just an amazing and loving person who helped and supported many many people over her lifetime. (Updated 10/27/2020) Glenna Neumaster Boggie Address:3632 Kapalua Way Raleigh, NC 27610 Home:919 329-0878 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Doug for 50 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:I met Doug in Art History class at MJC. Our oldest son Jason is 42, married with 3 children and is in the heating and air-conditioning business. Our twins, Jared and Jennifer are 39. Jared graduated from East Carolina Univ. in Dec. 2004 with a major in Finance. He lives in Nashville,Tn and is married with two children. Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State Univ. with a Biology/Chemistry Degree. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in 2008 and practices optometry in the Boston area. She is married and has an 8 year old son. We lead an active and busy life. Always love new adventures. Most days I'm involved in some kind of exercise. Core classes, water aerobics, walking, strengthening , dancing and Pilates. I'm in a ladies Bible Study and assist with four year olds at church. Love to travel. Have been to many European countries over the past few years and often go to our North Carolina mountains. My Education:MJC two years/Florida State Univ. BS in Elementary Ed. My Career:I taught Elementary School for seven years. How I spend my free time:I enjoy working out, decorating, spending time with our grand children, keeping in touch with family, working with flowers, church, traveling, dinner out. We have always had one or more weekly date nights and always look forward to that. Other comments:So sorry to have missed the 52nd reunion. We had been out of the country traveling and our email had been changed so was not aware of it. Would have loved to attend! I did get to go to my drill team Sugarcanes October 2019 in honor of Miss E and had so much fun participating in the half time show! Hope we will be having another HS reunion in the future! (Updated 6/2/2020) Mike Nicholas (Passed Away) Address:2808 93rd St. E Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 723-9228 Other comments:Michael was a graduate of Manatee High School ('65) where he was president of the FFA. He went on to the University of Florida where he graduated with a BS in Agriculture. After twenty years he went back to school to become a nurse. Michael was a proud U.S. Marine serving two tours in Vietnam where he rose to the rank of sergeant and was awarded two purple hearts and the Silver Star. Because of his love for the Marine Corp, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Fisher House Foundation or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial would be appreciated. (Updated 7/18/2018) Helen Nichols Dolbec Address:1700 72nd St. NW Bradenton, FL 34209-9415 Home:941 792-8274 Email:[email protected] (Updated 5/26/2015)
Fran Niesman DeSantis Address:Claremont, NH
Ted Nipper Address:701 68th St W Bradenton, FL 34209 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to None with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. My Education:AA MJC; BS USF; J.D.FSU My Career:Retired Attorney (Updated 11/8/2017) MaryJane Noll Houck (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 05/08/1999
James Nosworthy Home:239 656-4389 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Madeline for 35 years. Personal:We met when James Nosworthy, Sr. was a patient at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Madeline was in the Manatee Junior College nursing program. My Education:FHP Academy 1974 My Career:Military: US Army 1966-68Current job: Assistant Manager in a floor covering store. How I spend my free time:Boating, golf, landscaping (Updated 9/30/2009) Dot Oakley Smith Address:Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Home:615-890-2241 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mike for 40 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:Married to Mike 40 years and for this milestone he came home with a 40th edition (1993)vette. I had to laugh...Somehow the thought of 1 hot ride + 2 old grayhaired gramps just doesn't equate! In all fairness though, it is a beautiful car and he has always wanted one so... Happy Anniversary to us dear. We have 3 daughters;Karlee,who works with the school Headstart Programs, Krista ,who works in her architectural and commercial design fields, and Kyle , who is a Dental Assistant. We are very proud of them and the 5 beautiful grandchildren they have given us. My Education:Went to Methodist College in Fayetteville,NC majoring in Elem.Ed. My Career:Put the teaching on hold in 1971 when my sister,LuLu, and I went to Kissimmee,FL to open with Disney World. (Now THAT was an education !)When my daughters came along I was a stay at home mom until they were in school. At that time I went back to work with classes of gifted as well as classes of challenged students. I think one thing I hold most important at this time was my work with The Adam Walsh Society's "Safety with Strangers" program. I went to all the elem. schools in the county and taught children how to react should they be approached by a stranger. After moving to TN in 1990, I went to work for, and retired from, Pillsbury/General Mills with 20 years tenure. How I spend my free time:Time for myself, when permissible , involves working on my bucket list with two items of which I was able to cross off my list last summer. Now don't think I'm crazy, but all my life , due to my fondness of animals, I have always wanted to hug and kiss a baby camel. Her cheek was as soft as cashmere. (OK ,so maybe I am weird, but I loved it.) The second item I crossed off my list is writing a children's book. My cousin, a commercial artist, did the illustrations. I have sent it out and written two sequels. Now we wait...either way,I have done it. In this category I must mention the most fulfilling and important thing to me in my life is family. Luckily they are all near and we spend much quality time together. Annual get- togethers on the holidays are a "givin" and the superbowl is always a biggie as we have so many different allegiances. Good times-good fun! Other comments:The last thing I would like to share with you, if you're still awake, is one I am especially proud of. I have always taught God's Love and have been wonderfully blessed to have all three of our girls accept the Lord and live their lives for Him. What more could you want for your family ? I have kept in touch with lifelong gal-pals Lee Anstey and Shirley Green , but want you to know I will always be thankful for having known all of you. Thanks for the memories. Go Canes!! (Updated 1/23/2015) Van O'Quinn Home:941-753-3668 Spouse:Married to Barbara. (Updated 6/22/2015)
MaryAlice Parard Carell Address:1621 Edna Ave Largo, FL 33770 Home:727 201-8239 Cell:727 656-6043 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Patricia Parrott Bills Address:2206-42th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 746-9157 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marvin for 43 years with 1 child. Personal:My husband, Marvin, passed away in 2015. I still split my time between FL and NC. Our daughter, Spring, is now living in Greenville, SC and loving it. She has a wonderful guy and his 7 year old daughter. She is now my granddaughter and I love it! We have had a wonderful group of friends who also have homes in FL and NC. We have a lot of fun going to movies, out to eat, and shopping. My Education:BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Florida State University. Masters in Elementary Curriculum from University of South Florida. My Career:I have taught elementary school for 36 years, 31 of them at Jessie P. Miller Elementary. I am retired and loving it. We live in Franklin, NC 6 months and in Bradenton 6 months. How I spend my free time:I have become knitting obsessed! It is challenging and fun. I have a circle of knitting friends. I also have 3 dogs, all rescues. They keep me busy. Other comments:email me, I would love to hear from you. I am also on facebook. (Updated 11/10/2017) Mary Patterson Huffmaster Address:21601 Darden Rd Astor, FL 32102 Home:352 759-2700 Spouse:Married to Don for 21 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:We met through mutual here in good old Astor, FL. My children are Katie and John Blount. Katie lives close by in Astor with her 4 children. John lives in Bradenton and has 1 precious daughter My Education:I graduated from MJC after high school. Then years later I graduated from DBCC with an AS degree as a Registered Nurse. My Career:I worked at Halifax Medical for 20 years and retired 2 years ago. While there I worked Ortho, Oncology and even at the Volusia County Jail Medical Clinic...... best job ever! How I spend my free time:I waste alot of time on the internet, but mostly spend time with our pets: 4 dogs 3 cats and 4 goats (we live in the country). Our favorite past time is watching sunsets on the lake. Other comments:I am a 10 year cancer survivor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Updated 6/16/2019) Georgia Patterson
Diane Pemelman Culbreath Address:925 US 301 BLVD. E. - LOT 7 SOUTHERN PINES MHP Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941-527-2338 Office:RETIRED Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to DECEASED for 30 years with 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Personal:I met Lloyd Culbreath in 1962.married in 1964, had 4 children, owned 3 businesses in Bradenton over 28 years. Divorced in 1994.He died from cancer in 2007. I have not remarried. I have continued in several businesses since 1994, JC FLOOR SERVICES & HOUSECLEANING. TEAM FRIDAY PET SITTERS & Extra Help! Currently as well as House sitting & ELDERLY SHUT- IN. All my children live in Bradenton. My boys, Lowell & Duane continue in the IRRIGATION, PUMP & WELL Business. Duane also has included WATER CONDITIONING. That they learned from my Father Lowell Pemelman & father Lloyd. My girl's Charity & Halie.both work for great business in Bradenton. My Education:I graduated from the FIRST CLASS of PRACTICAL NURSING COURSE in 1966. I became a " Born Again Spirit Filled Believer in Jesus at age 21. Owned & Operated 3 businesses including IRRIGATION Service, bought ORR'S Electric & Plumbing retail store. & Well Drilling for 25 years. I am a CANCER survivor from 1999. Secretary/Bookkeeper for ALL-STAR MGT. a Commercial & Residental Rental Company 9+ years. I have 5 wonderful grand children & 2 great grandchildren. My Career:RETIRED UNHAPPILY :( How I spend my free time:I LOVE TO GARDEN AND GROW ORCHIDS AND ROSES AND (VEGETABLES IN A SMALL WAY) I HAVE MEMORY LOSS PROBLEMS SO I GAVE UP MY CAR WHEN I GOT LOST DRIVING 3 TIMES. I HAVE 2 CATS TO KEEP ME COMPANY.AND I BABY SIT FOR DUANES CHILDREN SOMETIMES. MY DAUGHTERS HELP TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I NEED IT AND SOMETIMES DUANE WILL TAKE ME TO DR. APPTS. Great NEWS..I AM DRIVING AGAIN..Memory is returning.LIFE IS WONDERFUL..GID IS A RESTORER OF MY LIFE..AND MIND.THANK YOU JESUS/YESHUA. MY HEALTH IS BETTER THAN EVER. Other comments:I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I AM RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIPS FROM SCHOOL THRU FACEBOOK IT IS WONDERFUL.THANKS CLASSMATES FOR BEING MY FRIEND AGAIN. (Updated 11/8/2017) Dana Perkins Address:Saint Petersburg, FL
Duane Petersen (Passed Away)
Betty Peterson
Vivien Peterson Galiano Address:Folsorn, CA Email:[email protected]
Jan Peurifoy Chambers Address:North Port, FL 34286-4404 (Updated 4/29/2010)
Sharon Phelps Address:Alexandria, OH
Cliff Pierce Address:2306 NW Murphy St. Arcadia, FL 34266 Email:[email protected] (Updated 7/19/2015)
Carol Lyn Pitts (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away from cancer 05/30/2003
Don Poe Address:2199 Lowell Point Road Camano Island, WA 98282 Home:360 387-1413 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Brenda for 28 years with 3 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:I met Brenda in Costa Rica, Centeral America. My Education:The past five years (2000-2005) I have attended Western Washington University, Fairhaven College, and Huxley College of the Environment. I will graduate this June and attend graduate school at Evergreen State College for my masters in Environmental Science, I have a degree in Environmental Conservation and am researching wetland restoration ecology. My Career:Decades of construction management in Florida, Washington, Centeral/South America How I spend my free time:Conservation committies and local watershed planning Other comments:I went back to school in 2000 for six years and graduated from Western Washington University, Huxley College of the Environment, BS. June 2005. Brenda and I have been together for nearly 30 years and have raised three children. We attended my 25th MHS renuion but living on Camano Island, Washington, it is a long trip...yes, "What a long strange trip it`s been". I`m currently working as a Development Specialist managing environmental and land use planning for Northwest venture capitol firms. (Updated 7/1/2015) Susan Pope Carter Address:1443 Millbrook Cir. Bradenton, FL 34212-2644 Home:941 748-9898 Spouse:Married to Zeb Carter for 42 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. (Updated 4/11/2010)
Jane Porter Fultz Address:903 25 AVE. WEST. Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 722 3104 Office:941 378-3844 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to CHUCK - DECEASED for 23 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met my husband through a mutual friend in 1979, we were both divorced and neither one of us were looking for a commitment. We had so much in common and became really great friends that in 1982 we married. We had one son, Jason. He is married to Carly Panton Fultz also a native of Bradenton they have 2 boys Aidan born 2005 and Carson born 2014. In October 2004 my husband passed away unexpectedly which was devastating. I retired December 2016 and spend my time traveling, volunteering at Manatee Memorial and Egmont Key State Park. Most of my time is spent with my family.!!!! My Education:I attended MCC for 2 years and then married my first husband, we moved to Gainesville in 1970 so he could attend law school. Charlie went to school days and I worked during the day and went to school at night. We both graduated in 1973, I received my degree in business. My Career:I went to work for General Electric Company while attending college at the University of Fla. and worked for G.E. 11 years in the Financial Dept. I made a career change in 1982 and took a job with a Home Health Nursing Service-Interim Health Care as Administrator in Tampa, Fl. Afer 18 years if traveling, dealing with the federal government in regards to Medicare and Medicaid, and having private insurance companies dictate the type and length of care a patient could receive, I had enough. Once again I found myself making a career change, this time I chose a less stressful & family owned business in Sarasota, Florida. Vista Products, we manufacture window treatments and have manfacturing plants in Sarasota, Jacksonville, Hamlet N.C. and Arlington, Texas; and I have the task of managing their accounting department. I have always worked for large corporations where you are nothing more than number; but not now, I really enjoy what I do. Retired Dec 2016 How I spend my free time:I have always loved the water and have a 22 foot fishing boat and my son has a 17 ft. flats boat. I love to fish, scuba dive and I do a lot sailing. I race on a 42 ft. sail boat out of the Bradenton Yacht Club, every April we enter a sailing race from St.Pete to Mexico. I enjoy cooking, entertaining, travel but most of all just having fun. Infact I like to do almost any thing!!! In 2008 I took up kick boxing, I may be the oldest in the class but I bet I have the most fun. Reason behind my new hobby is I have vowed not to grow old gracefully. I plan to kick and scream all the way to my grave. Other comments:At our age we all realize that life is getting shorter but it wasn't until my husband died that I really thought much about our life line. I awake every morning and embrace every moment of that day, the old saying "life is to short" is true. I have not let this sadness in my life get me down but have used it as a learning tool. Enjoy each and every day of life and most of all be happy!!!! November 2017: to my class mates if you have not attended any of our reunions please start and for those that do attend please continue!! (Updated 11/9/2017) Bill Priesmeyer Address:7609 16th Ave. N.W. Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 792-8058 Office:N/A Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Kathy for 45 years. Personal:Kathy and I met during an evening Algebra class we were taking at MHS. We have been married for 45 years. We still practice 2 or 3 times a day but,alas, still no childern. Practice makes perfect (or so they say). My Education:Attended MJC and was scheduled to graduate in 1975 but "stuff" happens and I never found the time nor the inclination to finish. My Career:I retired 2004 after working for 38 years with the Manatee County Health Department. I spent 10 of those years as Director of the County Environmental Program and 18 years as managing engineer of the drinking water program. How I spend my free time:I fish in the ESPN and Ranger Pro Redfish events. I shoot long range rifle, pistol, trap and sporting clays.We enjoy riding our ATV's.Watch NASCAR and NHRA drag racing regulary and hasve a 1948 Anglia drag car. We love traveling and have been able to travel extensively through our country. We have also been to Mexico and Costa Rica, Canada, and most of the Carribean Islands. Other comments:I have been richly blessed with many great opputunities (some of which I took) and all the material things I have ever dreamed of. But the biggest blessing has been a loving family and the best friends, anyone could ever want, many of whom I've known all my life. (Updated 5/8/2012) Lynn Pritchard Knight Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Mike Purinton Address:121 Peniel Church Road Palatka, FL 32177-8551 Home:386 325-9585 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Shann for 39 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:I met Shann when we were in gradute school at the University of South Carolina.It was love at first date, My Education:I earned a Track Scholarship to USC where I earned both my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education.I went on to earn my Ph.D. in Counselor Education at FSU. My Career:I began my 33 year career in education as an elementary school counselor and retired in 2008 as a College Vice-President. How I spend my free time:Hobbies include many community service projects,Rotary,public speaking,golf and grandparenting. Other comments:See My Web-site at www.purelyfun.com (Updated 5/18/2010) John Purvis (Passed Away) Address:5452 Valley View Drive Brooksville, FL 34601 Home:352 797-6186 Spouse:Married to Linda.
Carol Putnam Kass Address:3832 Hickory Lane St. Augustine, FL 32086 Home:904 797-4123 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Barry S. Kass for 49 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:Met him while on a date with someone else.Joshua - St. Augustine, owns employment service, Staffing of St. Augustine and married to an accountant and they have 2 sons. Jonathan lives in Tampa and owns Innovative Marketing. Shayna is married and has three sons.Joshua graduated from Stetson University and got his MBA at East Carolina University. Jonathan graduated for East Carolina University and Shayna graduated from University of Central Florida. My Education:Berry College. My Career:Wife and stay at home mom for the past 49 years.. Loved every minute of it. How I spend my free time:Travel and decorating. Just redid our condo at St. Augustine Beach and now redoing our home for the longest renovation ever. We love cruises and have gone on many and traveled to several countries around the world. Other comments:Missed seeing all of you. Can hardly believe we are all so lucky to be 70. (Updated 11/12/2017) Tom Quarmby (Passed Away) (Updated 2/26/2015)
Karen Quinn Moates (Passed Away) Address:7924 24th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209-5233 Home:941 792-3106 Office:941 741-3716 My Career:Manager, Dropout Prevention ProgramHORIZONS MIDDLE School1415 9TH Street West Bradenton, Florida 34205 Other comments:Karen Lynn Moates was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014. She was 66 years of age. Karen was born on December 31, 1947 in Galion, Ohio to Robert and Maxine Quinn, who, along with her brother Denny, preceded her into the afterlife. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, David; their three sons, Allan, Robert, and Jeffrey; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ashley Flynt; two grandsons, Jackson and Oliver; her four sisters, Sharon Lybrand, Cyndi Young, Patti Tibbetts, and Kelli Quinn. Nicknamed ''Sister Karen'' by those closest to her, Karen practiced and was known for her unlimited patience, unwavering kindness, selflessness and deep love for all she met along life?s journey. Karen's family moved to Bradenton in the 1950s. Upon graduating from Manatee High School in 1965, Karen attended Manatee Junior College. She and David met in an economics class in 1967 and later, on September 7, 1968, married at Saint Joseph?s Catholic Church in Bradenton. Soon after Karen began working and raising her and David?s three sons living and travelling extensively throughout the country in towns small and large in North Carolina, Washington, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, and in Mexico. After residing for some time in Mount Vernon, Indiana and Danville, Illinois, Karen and David returned to Bradenton in 1981 where Karen helped to manage and run the family business at Arbor Terrace Mobile Home and Trailer Park. (Updated 9/24/2014) Geraldine Raines Dolan Address:20 Calabria Ave Unit 604 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Email:[email protected] (Updated 11/3/2015)
Marjorie Raines Address:4225 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Divorced with 1 child. Personal:Son, David Chillura ,27, works in business development in NYC and is preparing for MBA enrollment. My Education:BA from FSU in Accounting & Finance; MBA from Fordham University in International Finance; CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) My Career:Retired after a 34 year career with The Chubb Corporation as Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer-International. Currently self employed as a Finance/Investment Consultant. How I spend my free time:Director on the Board of Trident Capital, Healthpoint Capital and Harbor Branch Institute Foundation; an advisor to the Junior League of Miami; raising funds for the Miami Branch of the March of Dimes; traveling and learning to fly with "Harold Baker" Other comments:Enjoy a residence in Miami, as well as, a NYC apartment; going to plays, concerts and sporting events; sharing a lake home in Tenn with Harold; spending time with family and my adopted family of 26 years. (Updated 10/27/2015) Robert Rasmussen Address:1940 Dix Street Largo, FL 33774 Home:727 587-0260 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/16/2009)
Diane Reed Schmidt Address:1527 Arrowhead Trail Enterprise, FL 32725 Home:321-217-6699 Email:[email protected] I have 1 child. Personal:Divorced with one precious daughter, Courtney. My Education:Studied Theatre at FSU; BA degree in Acting/Directing at UCF. Worked on MA at Rollins College in Winter Park. My Career:Nurse in US Army during Lebanon/Grenada; PreSentence Investigations-Probation/Parole-State of Florida; Postmaster for USPS How I spend my free time:Commander for American Legion Post; Grand Cheminot of 40-8 (Honor Organization for Veterans); Collect paintings, soap stone, and fun stuff. Other comments:Speaker on metaphysicis and spiritualism (Updated 5/17/2010) Susan Reid Gilliland Address:3110 Courtland St Sarasota, FL 34237 Home:941 955-4308 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Don. Other comments:2 (Updated 9/18/2009)
Rosemary Ridgdill Carlson Address:2005 Island Estates Drive Parrish, FL 34219 Home:9413480050 Office:9413480050 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ron for 37 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Ron and I met at work. It was dis-like at first sight. He looked like a frat- rat and I was a committed non-establishment protester. We married 4 years later. Ron sold his glass and mirror business 15 years ago and has been very active in property investments. Our son Paul (29)attended Stetson University and is current working for Northern Trust in Tampa/Sarasota. He married Kate Martin Carlson last year, built a house in Ellenton and blessed us with a grandson in October. Kate works for It Works! Global, a fascinating and successful company located in Palmetto. Early in our marriage we were happy to raise Ron’s daughter Suzanne (now 46) who is now an elementary school administrator as is her husband. They have 3 children, Patrick, age 26, Lindsey, age 13, and Ella, age 8. Fortunately they live in Manatee County! My Education:I attended MCC and then graduated from University of Texas in Austin with a degree in English. Have attended University of Denver for specific certifications in Communications. My Career:After working at a country club on Lake Travis outside of Austin, Tx for several years, I was homesick and returned to Bradenton taking the first job that came along at the small cable TV operation. It was a paycheck! Within a few years I was named Vice President and General Manager. I survived 5 or 6 mergers and acquisitions and each change was very positive so that eventually I worked for one of the premier cable/high speed Internet access/digital phone companies in the world, Bright House Networks. In 2011, after 37 1/2 years, I retired. In 2012 I became the Director of Endowment for Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in Bradenton and am happily working to raise money for their endowment. Currently we are working on a campaign to double our $5MM endowment to $10MM by 2020 which is the 50th (Golden!) Anniversary of the School. How I spend my free time:Spare time? My favorite activity is reading and I'm a founding member of a book group that meets monthly. I'm an active participant in many facets of community work and have served on boards with Manatee County Chamber of Commerce, the Manatee Library Foundation, and Bradenton Country Club. Time spent with our grandchildren is very precious and special and we are so fortunate that they live in Manatee County. Ron and I enjoy working out and staving off old age as best we can. We love to travel, particularly enjoying river cruises in Europe and discovering new exciting places in the USA. We hope to continue that for many years. Other comments:If 60 is the new 40, then 70 is the new 50. (Updated 2/6/2018) Yvonne Rivers Bedell Address:6822 68th Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 756 3684 Office:941 807 0581 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to The Late Lt. Harry J.(Fuzzy) Bedell for 35 yrs years with 1 child. Personal:Harry and I met April of '65 at the Drumstick Drivein! Our first actual date was the Ingenue Dance! We dated off and on for almost 5 years before marriage. His fire department career was 30 years (he took early retirement and fished a lot!). In the 60's/70's there was no such thing as a woman firefighter (or I would have been one) so I worked as a volunteer and fought many house fires & Wickes Lumber Co. fire here in Bradenton. Had a BLAST DOING IT TOO! The Lord blessed us with a beautiful daughter, Shalene, on our 9th wedding anniversary. From then on family life took priority in our marriage and living the "fire department life". Although I love to laugh, thank goodness Shalene has his sense of humor because I take myself way too serious. Shalene is a graduate of Montreat College, NC, with a BA and has her Master's Degree from University of Georgia. She was married in 2013 to Will Frisch, a really fine upstanding man, and they live in NYC. It was a wonderful honor to walk her down the aisle and be her "best woman" as she called it! When she moved to NYC, guess who got her 70 lb. GA Red Bone Hound Dog, Miss Rowdy! Shalene works for Jamaica Hospital in Queens as a Licensed Master of Social Work & councils Acute and Sub-Acutepatients. My Education:My degree is from Massey Business College and have taken loads of courses, seminars and "schools" throughout my life including a certification course to be a Court Appointed Guardian in the State of Florida. My Career:I own my own small business, Bill Pay Solution and More!, which helps people with financial and secretarial tasks specializing in helping the elderly. Past experiences include Certified Guardian for the State of Florida (current also), administrative assistant for Minister of Music at a local church, office and retailing management. How I spend my free time:My home is on the Braden River so, of course fishing is very enjoyable as are boat rides! I enjoy gardening, various creative arts, sing with Jubliee Singers at First Presbyterian Bradenton, sign (ASL)to music, read and spend time with family and friends. Traveling is fun too! Other comments:I never left Bradenton except school & to travel some (Love NYC!). I spend much of my time doing volunteer work. Am an Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA as well as a Deacon and Stephen Minister. Life is good. God is so gracious to us from beginning to end. (Updated 10/19/2015) Charles Robbins Address:4005 Avenida Madera Bradenton, FL 34210 Home:941 756-5269 Cell:941-920-2461 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Terry for 49 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Personal:Met my spouse at a dance at the Sarasota Armory December 1965. All live in area. Son currently runs Robbins Insurance and Financial Services located at 5705 26th street west. Daughter house wife home schooling her 3 children. My Education:AA degree from MJC 1967, BSBA University of Florida 1969, USArmy 1970-1972, banking Barnett Banks, 1972-1990, Masters in Banking 1978 LSU, Nationwide Insuance Agent and agency 1990-2008, currently semi retired and tree farm owner in South Carolina, multiple insurance and stockbroker licenses. How I spend my free time:Love to hunt, fish, play tennis fly, and collect firearms. (Updated 11/12/2017) Mona Roberson Address:1211 East Hanna Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 Home:813 238-3863 Office:813 234-1863 Email:[email protected] My Education:I attended the University of Florida where I received a Bachelor of Design in Interior Design. I studied for my Masters in Art Education at University of South Florida. Of course as a designer I am learning new things everyday of my life plus continueing education courses. My Career:I have worked as a designer since graduating in 1970. Along the way I was an Architect in Residence in the Pinellas County School for one year. (A National Endowment for the Arts position) I owned a stainglass studio in Hyde Park with several other people for many years. I have owned an Interior Architecture firm for 20 years. My partner left the firm in the early 90's and I decided to take a break from the design side of the industry and became a Manufactures Representative. I owned my own rep firm until 2002. I represented over 20 firm in that time frame. That allowed me to do alot of traveling in my territory of North Florida and to visit my manufactures in various parts of the world. Best trip was a visit to the Vitra factory in Basal, Switzerland and Italy. (They paid.) In 2002 I got tried of being gone from home so much and closed my rep company. I have now closed my interior design business. I still do interiors for my friends. I also have stopped teaching interiors at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa. For the last 4 years I have been buying and totally renovating houses in my neighborhood. Then selling them to people who will stay in them and contribute to the family feeling in our part of the city. We have a pot luck dinner every Wednesday night that is in its 15th year. We call it "family dinner". We have missed maybe one Wednesday in all those years. People come and go. I miss some days. I'm working on my 4th house right now and have to say I'm still friends with all my buyers. I feel like I'm at least restoring and renovating my little part of the city one house at a time. How I spend my free time:My hobbies are crafts, stainglass, reading, my house and my garden. I love Modern Design. I spend my spare time (What spare time?)with my friends, my mom who just bought the house next door (I spent the last year renovating it.)and with my cats (Nikko and Star) just hanging out. Nikki is no longer with us but Star just turned 15. Mom is still living in her own house next door at 93. We did an addition to her guest house and my house about three years ago. I must be nuts because I was working on 2 renovations and our construction projects all at the same time. Luckily I have great subcontractors. Other comments:I sit on the Architectural Review Commission for City of Tampa. We review and approve or not all of the construction that happens in the Historic Districts in the city. You can not build in a Historic District without our approval. It is a volunteer position and involves about 20 hours a month. I'm no longer on the ARC.I lost my best friend of 40 years last year. He had a heart attack and lived in the hospital for about 7 weeks. Lost another friend 2 weeks before him and another close friend this year. I guess it's just indicative of our age In spite of it all I'm carrying on and life is good! Can't wait to see everyone. (Updated 10/24/2015) Gail Roberts Keel Address:4401 Orange River Loop Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33905 Home:239 694-6123 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bill for 45 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Our son lives in Fort Myers, enjoys flying his plane, sailboarding, boating, traveling to far away places with his girlfriend. Our daughter continues my love of horses and riding and was involved with homeschooling up to this year. My son in law is a chief studying medicine in the Navy and they have 2 wonderful boys. My grandchildren are both musically inclined playing violin and piano as well as involved in all sports this year at school.They currently live in Conneticut. My Career:I work in recreational therapy for Ruth Cooper Center for Behavioral health . I work with mentally ill often dual diagnosed individuals . I enjoy working with them in various ways, teaching mental health groups, piano sing alongs and a lot of music therapy sessions, community reintegration group outings, arts and crafts , gardening, and we do volunteering for giving back to the community.It's never a dull day.I worked in the crisis stabilization unit for 10 years doing recreational therapy and have been in this position for the last 5.It is very rewarding work. How I spend my free time:Bill is retired and has a lot to do to keep up with our 10 acres on the orange river.We have lived here since we were married .We enjoy boating and fishing. Our children grew up sharing my hobby of horses,competitive trail riding and camping . My interests now are in folk music and I enjoy seeing my friends from all over the state at the folk festivals.I play piano,English and anglo concertinas,fiddle, bass,autoharp,etc. I play swing,old time, celtic, and contra dance music in 5 different bands. Other comments:Living in Fort Myers, enjoying life in the country and making lots of music with my friends.2015 I am now retired,play Celtic music with a great singer,musician,entertainer in Marco, and love kayaking . Bill and I still live same place since 1970.always working on our orange grove and rental properties. (Updated 9/28/2015) Tom Roberts Address:2701 NW 23rd Blvd AA 175 Gainesville, FL 32605 Home:352 234-9700 Office:205 317-9757 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Ruth for 15 years with 5 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Married to Trudy Remington for 25 yrs, divorced. Trudy has since died. Married to Ruth for 15yrs. Ruth is my best friend, and the love of my life, Yeah. I know I'm hopeless. We have 5 chidren-yours-mine-ours. Three from my first marriage, one from Ruth's first marriage, and one together. My oldest two(girls) are married to great men(one MD one PHD) and live in Jackson, Ms and Savannah. My oldest son is a plumber in Jackson, Ms. Ruth's daughter(Laura) is at UF. Our son(Jack) is 13. My Education:MJC for 1 year. Belhaven College Jackson, Ms BA Christian Ed. MDiv from Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson, Ms. My Career:USMC 2 yrs(VietNam) Self employed sales rep... How I spend my free time:We travel to see kids often. We travel as part of our work, We travel for the fun of it. We are very active in our church. We entertain friends and strangers(even our friends are strange) as often as we can. (Updated 6/10/2010) Donna Robertson Thomas Address:1632 NW County Rd 1020 Corsicana, TX 75110 Home:903 654-8542 Email:[email protected] (Updated 8/15/2015)
William Robertson (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 08/09/1979
Lee Robinson Address:635 16th Avenue NE St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Home:727 822-1449 Office:727 572-9100 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Carol for 28 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:Carol and I were both divorced when we met. It truly was love at first sight. She loves football, baseball, golf, and travel which makes our time together very enjoyable. Carol recently retired after a 32 year career as a legal assistant with the same attorney. Our oldest daughter completed her masters degree in speech pathology. She is married to a physician and is a stay at home mother. Our son and youngest daughter work for my company, Climate Design. Tom is the General Manager and Erin works in sales. We have five grandchildren. We feel very lucky to have our children and grandchildren living in the same town with us. My Education:Graduated from Florida State University in 1969 with a degree in Psychology. Phi Delta Theta fraternity. My Career:Served in the Army Reserve for six years after college. After graduating from FSU I was offered a job with General Electric in the marketing department of the Central Air Conditioning Division. I spent three years doing a variety of jobs with GE. In 1973 Ernie Kendler and I left General Electric and started our own company. That company continues today employing 60 people with locations in Pinellas and Manatee counties. In 2006 we sold the company to the employees through an ESOP. I continue to work part time. How I spend my free time:Golf is my favorite. Carol and I have a home in the mountains and are spending more and more time there. The golf course is great and the summer climate is much nicer than St. Petersburg in August! We've been fortunate to travel quite a bit over the years. Other comments:I'm sorry I missed the last reunion but will try and make the next one. (Updated 7/1/2015) Richard Robinson
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David Roell Address:3014 22nd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 748-8354 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Sharon for 46 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:We met at the airport. She was a Hertz girl and I worked for Eastern Airlines. My daughter Sandi has a home in Bradenton and my son Stephen has a home in Palmetto. Sandi has worked for a doctor in Bradenton for over 20 years after graduating from Carson- Newman College in Tennessee. My son has been a Merchant Marine for 20 years and has traveled all over the world. He is presently on a ship based in Corpus Christi Texas and spent the Summer running from hurricanes. Prior to that they sailed to Kuwait and Bahrain via stops in Greece and Spain. You name it and he has been there. My Education:MCC for two years drafting/aviation. I have a commercial/instrument/multi-engine rating. My Career:U.S. Air Force 1967-1971 Worked for Eastern Airlines at Sarasota/Bradenton 24 years. Then in 1991 joined my Parents business in Largo, R2J Chemical Services, Inc. We do chemical water treatment for commercial heating and cooling. How I spend my free time:Fishing when I can. Trying to keep my yard green and flowers blooming. We were charter members of Faith Bible Church on Morgan-Johnson Road. I served on the Board for many years in many different capacities. We are now members of West Bradenton Baptist Church and involved in several ministries Other comments:In 2008 we purchased a home in Clyde North Carolina. The first few years was a lot of work but most of our projects are complete and weI can enjoy our time there. I love to sit on the front porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee watching the sun rise and look out at the mountains. Now that my wife has retired we plan to spend more time there. (Updated 11/10/2017) Don Rowe (Passed Away) Address:1603 21st Street West Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 721-9328 Office:941-708-9722 Spouse:Married to Vicky for 9 years with 6 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:We met through mut. friends/kids and gkids scattered-all in the US My Education:USAF/General Contractor/Real Estate Developer My Career:same How I spend my free time:Work!/golf/TV/arguing w/wife.....not always in that order/sleep Other comments:Don was a lifelong resident of the Bradenton area. He grew up enjoying Boy Scouts, Little League, Track and Field and graduated from Manatee High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1967 and served in Vietnam. After the service, he entered the construction industry spanning over 30 years. Dons career included building residential, commercial and church properties. During his lifetime Don loved boating, fishing, golfing and music was his passion. His greatest accomplishment were his children whom he raised in Parrish with his first wife, Donna. After marrying Vicky in 2001 they built their new home together in Palmetto, where the two families became one.... (Updated 6/12/2010) Carolyn Rowley Kutt Address:6027 22nd Avenue Circle, E. Palmetto, FL 34221 Home:941 722-5511 Office:941-749-7170 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bruce for 18 years with 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:My husband and I met at a political conference at River Ranch, Florida in 1982. Bruce has three children from his first marriage: Andrew, Karen and Adam and I have two: Holly and Jeffrey. Our daughter Holly is 37 and single. She received her masters in social work from FSU. She is currently the director of welfare to work program for single moms in Venice. Our son Jeff is 34, lives in Atlanta, and just graduated from Life Chiropractic School. He is married to Rachael and they have three beautiful children. Our son Andrew is 33, single and lives in Bradenton. He is an electronic technician. He is keeping busy remodeling his home. Our daughter Karen is 31, married, and a stay at home Mom. She and and her husband, Mike have two beautiful children. They live in Bradenton. Our youngest son, Adam is 24. He is the single Dad of our darling grandson, Hunter. Adam works as a cabinet maker. My Education:I received a bachelors degree from USF in criminology. I also have a real estate broker's license. My Career:For the past 33 years, I have worked in the court system as a probate clerk, judicial assistant to Judge Claflin Garst, Jr. and Judge Walter Talley. My current position is judicial assistant to Judge Janette Dunnigan. I plan to retire in four years. I also have my own small real estate brokerage, Castle Realty, Inc., which keeps me busy on a parttime basis. How I spend my free time:I love to read, garden, paint (not houses), and enjoy outdoor activities. I play a little golf -not well. My husband and I are currently building a log home in Franklin, North Carolina. We both love the mountains and look forward to spending our summers there when we retire. Other comments:It is hard to believe that forty years has passed. In some ways, it seems like we left school yesterday. I feel truly blessed in my life and hope that each of you have found happiness and contentment in yours. We are looking foward to spending six months of the year in Franklin, North Carolina when we retire in 2009 (Updated 5/12/2015) Pamela Rucker Morgan Address:1215 21st Court Vero Beach, FL 32960 Home:772-205-2219 Office:772-696-4125 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Paul Morgan for 6 years with 2 children. Personal:Married Paul Morgan in 1967. We had been childhood friends since both of us were three years old. We had two beautiful children, Eric born in 1970 and Stephanie born in 1972. Unfortunately, we should have remained friends, but divorced in 1973. Eric who was born in October 1970 resides in Orlando and is an electrical designer engineer with Peninsula Engineering. He is married to his lovely wide Ada, and have no children, but do have two dogs, six cats, two parrots and two 500-gal saltwater fish tanks. Stephanie who was born in February 1972, lives in Vero Beach and is a hairdresser, Stephanie has no children, but does have three dogs. My Education:After I graduated I attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, but wasn't making the grades, so returned to Bradenton and attended Manatee Jr. College. And as fate would have it, I got married at 19, had two children and divorced, so never went back to school. My Career:The highlight of my career was owning my own executive suite and secretarial service in Orlando for 16 years. I thoroughly loved being my own boss and had a very successful business until technology and times rendered it a dinosaur. I returned to Bradenton in January 2004 and retired from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in April 2010 and am loving retirement. How I spend my free time:I do volunteer work - mostly with animals or children. I was an active volunteer while in Orlando with Canine Companions for Independence which provides assistance dogs for the mentally challenged and the physically handicapped. That was a very rewarding experience. And although I talk about it, I haven't yet contacted Southeastern Guide Dogs, to get involved with them. I did volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center and the rewards of that were immeasurable. I own outright two male Shih Tzu's and co-own five that live with their other owner. (Updated 5/18/2020) Richard Rudolph Address:7524 2nd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 794-0591 Email:[email protected]
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Ronnie Santaniello (Updated 7/30/2015)
Tania Sarmento Raik Address:205 Circle Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 Home:708 488-9270 Email:[email protected] I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met my ex-husband in Atlanta, Georgia where I was training Peace Corps Volunteers. My oldeste daughter Daniela lives in Madagascar, Africa with her husband and their two sons. They both work for American companies: Daniela works for Conservation International in the area of Natural Resources Management and her husband works for PSI in Public Health. They are going to relocate to Washington, DC by the end of 2009. My youngest daughter Eliana and her husband live in Chicago - no children yet. Eliana teaches High School English and Spanish, and her husband works for a community based organization providing human services to immigrants. He is finishing his Master's in Spanish and will be teaching High School next year. My Education:After graduating from Manatee High, I got my BA in English from Southern Illinois University and my Master's in Linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University. My Career:I have worked for Peace Corps in Latin America and, after coming to Chicago, I have worked in Training Design and Development for several companies. Currently, I am working for McDonald's Training Center in Oakbrook, IL as an Instructional Designer. I also teach College English at Oakton Community College. How I spend my free time:I travel to visit relatives in Brazil, my grandchildren in Africa, and my American family in Bradenton as often as I can. I like to get together with friends, cook, read, go out dancing, and enjoy the outdoor when the weather in Chicago is not freezing cold. Other comments:Since Manatee High, I lived in several countries in Latin America before settling in Chicago where my daughters were born and raised. I have kept in contact with my host family from Bradenton ever since my High School graduation. We have spent vacation time and special occasions together since our children were young. What was supposed to be just the opportunity to attend my senior year at Manatee High grew as a lifetime relationship that I cherish till today. Ted Sauter Address:417 Candlewood Ln. Naples, FL 34110 Home:941 594-3098 Email:[email protected] My Career:Pastor North Naples United Methodist Church
Judith Schiek Robinson Address:3550 Millersport Hwy Getzville, NY 14068 Home:716 568-1453 Office:716 645-2412x1166 Email:[email protected] Personal:Grew up in Tampa Bay, surrounded by salt water. Weaned on rice and gravy, collard greens, iced tea. The spiders were as big as saucers; our high school football team the "Hurricanes;" our county's namesake the gentle Manatee. My Education:Ph.D., M.L.S., B.A., Florida State University. My Career:Professor and Department Chair Library & Information Studies How I spend my free time:541 Baldy Hall University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, NY 14260 Brenda Schoocraft Clarke Address:7018 41st Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 747-7414 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Dennis Schooley Address:2038 84th St Cir NW Bradenton, FL 34209-9452 Home:941 792-5672 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Vicki for 48 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I met my wife Vicki on a blind date while attending Florida State University in 1967. In 1969, after graduation, we got married. We have two daughters: Jennifer who is an attorney in Richmond Va. and Susan who works for Wells Fargo Bank in Ft. Lauderdale. The whole family attended Florida State University and are proud Seminoles. My Education:I attended MJC for two years and transferred to Florida State, graduating in 1969 with a BS degree in business management. My Career:I have been a State Certified Building Contractor in Manatee County since 1973, but have gotten out of the "rat race" and formed a home inspection service trying to only work 5 days a week. How I spend my free time:I enjoy woodworking, furniture making, and travel. Other comments:We have 4 grand children. (Updated 11/8/2017) Angi Schug Mathes-Waters (Passed Away) Address:2324 Baesel View Dr. Orlando, FL 32835 Home:407 522-1860 Office:407-240-3863 Spouse:Married to Jim Waters for 11 years with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:After graduation, I went to college, got married and had a daughter. Connie lives in Detroit and is VP of Operations for Continental Management. She is married to her job. My first husband (Darrell Mathes) was killed in an accident in 1980. I met Jim while working at Tropicana Products Inc. Jim and Lynda Keever are cousins. He was my boss..... and you know where this story is going! Jim and I were married in 1993. Jim has two children. Kelly and her husband, Jeff and two beautiful daughters, Kaitlyn and Madison live in Tampa and his son Jimmy and wife Peggy live in Sarasota. Jim and I moved to Boca Raton in 1989. And in 1991 we moved to Cheyenne, WY. We lived there until 1997. We now live in Orlando and Jim is VP of IS at Universal Orlando. The best theme park in the world, I might add! My Education:Massey Business College, Jacksonville My Career:I worked at Tropicana Products, Inc. for 20 years. When we moved to Boca Raton, I worked for SafeCard Service, Inc. as an operations manager. The company announced that it was moving to Cheyenne, WY less that a year after I started. At the same time, the company Jim was working for was relocating to California. Fortunately, SafeCard offered Jim a job as VP of IS so we moved to Cheyenne. We stayed there for five years and had an absolutely wonderful time. We made some wonderful friends and as a result, we have a lot of company now. Currently, I work as an operations manager for Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. How I spend my free time:Jim and I are very involved in the community. Jim is on the board of Quest and Orange County Public Schools. I volunteer at Arnold Palmer Hospital in the NICU. We enjoy golf, FSU football, theater, traveling, and entertaining. We travel frequently to New York, Denver, Detroit and Chicago. Jim travels to Japan as Universal has a park there. And occasionlly we travel to London. We really enjoy our friends from Cheyenne visiting and we are very happy to be back close to Jim's children. I spent a lot of weekends in Detroit visiting Connie. Other comments:Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. (Updated 12/7/2014) Ken Schultz Address:Orfordville, WI 53576 Home:608 879-2752 (Updated 9/7/2009)
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Lawrence Scott Home:941 778-2362 (Updated 9/7/2009)
John Shadron Address:811 Meadow Branch Converse, TX 78109 Home:210 659-1284 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Beth for 21 years with 1 child. Personal:Meet Beth in a singles Sunday school class at church. We have an amazing son, Joshua, who is eleven but acts like he is eighteen. Joshua has done extremely well in school and has set many firsts at his school. My Education:Attended Manatee Community College for two years and transferred to the University of West Florida. My Career:Current Job: I am retired, stay at home Dad, and volunteer at my son's previous and current school. I served in the Air Force for 10 1/2 years working in race relations. EEO, and substance abuse counselor. (Updated 11/12/2017) Thomas Shanafelt (Passed Away) Address:1129 Montezuma Dr Bradenton, FL 34209-3337 Home:941 792-6331 Office:retired Spouse:Married to Linda for 35 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Linda and I met at Pete Reynard's Restaurant in Holmes Beach. Our son, Tom, lives in Bradenton and works as a detective for the Sarasota Police Department. Our younger son, Louis, lives and works in Orlando as a teacher. My Education:After Manatee High, I enlisted in the Air Force, where I spent most of my time in North Dakota as a medic, but finished my service in Washington DC as part of the Air Force Honor Guard. My Career:When I returned from the Air Force, I spent twenty eight years as a law enforcement officer in Manatee County. I retired from Manatee County Sheriff's Office in 1996. How I spend my free time:I still love cars and motorcycles, and spend quality time with my family and friends as much as possible. Other comments:Thomas L. Shanafelt, 64, beloved husband of Linda (Graves) Shanafelt, passed peacefully on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville after a long illness and courageous fight. He was born August 20th 1947 in Niles, Mich., the son of Katherine Shanafelt and the late Jules Shanafelt. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served most proudly as a member of the US Air Force Honor Guard in Washington, DC. Following service to his country, he chose to serve his community where he spent nearly thirty years as a law enforcement officer in Manatee County. He started his career in Anna Maria, served with distinction as the Chief of Police for the City of Holmes Beach Police Department and retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Besides his loving wife of almost 38 years, Tom leaves behind two sons, Thomas Lyle Shanafelt, II and his wife, Joy of Bradenton, and Louis Sloane Shanafelt and his wife, Lesley of Orlando, Fla. He is also survived by his mother, Katherine Shanafelt of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a brother and his wife, Gary and Chris Shanafelt of Estes Park, Colo.; a sister and her husband, Kathy and Gene Watkinson of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a grandson, Thomas Lyle Shanafelt, III and a granddaughter, Avery Grace Shanafelt; as well as three nephews. In addition he leaves a large extended family behind in Bennington, Vt.; along with numerous close and dear friends. (Updated 2/15/2012) Ruth Shane McDowell (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 06/25/2015
Laura Sharples Dennis Address:932 25th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 746-6484 Email:[email protected] Personal:Single and hating it How I spend my free time:Dine with friends, Go to movies, Have drinks with friends, Listen to music, Read, Sleep, Spend time with family, Surf the Internet, Vegetate, Watch TV, Work on my hobbies (Updated 9/8/2009) Sam Shaw Address:5847 F.Gailey Rd Clermont, GA 30527 Home:770 983-7749 Office:770 654-5676 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Debra for 31 years with 3 children. Personal:Married My Education:U of F My Career:Own heavy construction equipment sales company How I spend my free time:Boating, motorcycles Pete Sheff Address:Rockland, ME
Paula Sheley Bassitt Address:16 Meadowlark Circle Ellenton, FL 34222 Office:386 864-1188 cell Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to single with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. My Education:Cosmetologist and Nail Tech Retired How I spend my free time:Family * Friends * Church * Dancing * Motorcycle Riding * Home Renovations* Other comments:While on this ride called Life....you have to take the good with the bad and smile when your sad, Love what your Blessed with remember what you had Be Humble* Be Real If you have Christ in your life... You have a story God should be part of everything we do Be angry but do not Sin ...Gossip is the greatest Devils tool (Updated 11/8/2017) Kathy Sheridan Email:[email protected]
Sandra Shymanski Thomas Address:1943 SE 21st Street Cape Coral, FL 33990 Home:239 574-1596 Office:239-574-0224 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jerry for 42 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Jerry and I met while I was in Nursing School in Miami and he was home on leave from the Navy. Jerry is a retired Lt Col. from the Florida Marine Patrol. I am RN Supervisor of the Endoscopy Department,Cape Coral Hospital. Our son Matt lives in Lakeland with his wife and daughter. Daughter Judy lives in Cape Coral. Our grandson Jordan is 12, lives in Cape Coral. My Education:I am a Registered Nurse, completing training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fl. I have chosen to specialize in Endoscopy Nursing,with national certification in that field. I just comlpeted a six year term as volunteer for the National Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. My Career:I was an intensive care nurse for years before working in the GI field. Last 15 years Endoscopy Supervisor, Cape Coral Hospital, Cape Coral, FL. How I spend my free time:Grandson soccer or basketball games are great! As are family BBQ's. In the past we have enjoyed boating, fishing. We do have a Harley motorcycle and enjoy going on rides. Also into the new "old" style Mustang cars. Enjoy traveling. Other comments:Make sure you all get your screening colonoscopy. We are all over 50! Colon cancer is in the 90% preventable with screeing exams! (Updated 6/22/2010) Joe Siever Address:5208 18th Avenue W Bradenton, FL 34209-5012 Home:941 794-5719 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jan for 45 years with 2 children. Personal:I met Jan in Charleston, S.C. at a nightclub while I was stationed in the Air Force there. We have two children, Jana (38) and Jared (36). Jana is a Speech Pathologist living and working in Honolulu, Hawaii and Jared is a bar manager at O'Bricks in downtown Bradenton. My Education:I graduated from Manatee Junior College here in Bradenton. After the service, I graduated from The Citadel in Charleston with a B.A. degree in Psychology. My Career:I served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and survived the Vietnam experience. After a couple of business ventures, I ended up working for the Postal Service. I retired from the Post Office in 2014 after 38 years of service. How I spend my free time:I have been a runner for 28 years. I have run 30 marathons and the Boston Marathon twice. We also spend our time traveling, especially to Hawaii. I also volunteer at Animal Services. (Updated 11/8/2017) Larry Simmons Address:1215 Manasota Beach Rd Englewood, FL 34223 Home:941 474-7343 Email:[email protected] (Updated 11/3/2015)
Jim Slegers Address:1600 First Ave. W.- Unit 404 Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 744-9500 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Patricia for 35 years with 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Met my wife at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Our 3 children (and grand children) live in Oklahoma City. My Education:Certified Air Traffic Controller My Career:I`m a retired air traffic controller from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). I worked in Miami (busy facility), as I aged my nerves became "fried" and I took an early retirement at 50. Pay was good, so is the pension. I returned to Bradenton (my birthplace) where I live in a riverfront condo close to the downtown public library. How I spend my free time:Christian ministries, reading, taking walks, watching baseball and football games. Other comments:I'm a Christian...dedicated to Jesus Christ (by His grace)...always thankful to Him for eternal life. (Updated 3/31/2010) Sue Smethurst Duvall Home:303-255-2596 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Raymond Joel for 42 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Met at Manatee Junior College. Moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1986, moved to Westminster, CO in 1998. Both children live in Phoenix. Bryce is a mechanical engineer with Honeywell and Adam is a fraud investigator. Joel works for Oracle and I am semi-retired. Joel and I have a Gold Wing and travel all over when work permits! My Education:AS from Manatee Junior College, AA from Palm Beach Junior College and BS in accounting from Western International University. My Career:Enjoying my retirement!! How I spend my free time:Needlework, riding our motorcycle, relaxing with friends. (Updated 6/11/2010) Charles Smith
Joanne Smith Cochran I have 2 children. Personal:Married How I spend my free time:Travel
Diane Smith Pooley Address:726 32nd Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 749-5531 Office:(941) 7480747 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Michael for 30 years with 3 children. Personal:I met my husband Michael while working at Manatee Memorial Hospital. We dated for two years before we married. Sadly my husband past away 5 years ago . We were married for 30 years. We have three beautiful children. I am so fortunate that all my children are still in Bradenton. Daughter Jennifer. age 29, has an art studio with her boyfriend and does Interior Decorating. Son, Brian, age 24, is Assistant Produce Manager at Beachway Publix, Daughter Laura , age 24, (yes twins), works at Blockbuster Video and has plans to become a Veterinary Technician. My Education:After high school I graduated from Manatee Junior College with an Associate In Science Degree in Nursing. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1967. My Career:I worked at Manatee Memorial Hospital for five years and Sarasota Memorial for two years. I left Sarasota Memorial when I had my first baby. Then I worked for two Doctors for six years. After my twins were born I was fortunate to be able to stay home with them for seven years. I am currently employed at the Manatee County Health Department. I have been there for sixteen years. My first assignment was working at the Juvenile Detention Center. I was there for eight years. That was my favorite job. At one time I worked part time at the jail and was assigned to the Immigration Unit,(that was like working for the United Nations). Part of my present job includes running the medicine room and I also inspect Body Piercing Facilities (a very eye opening job)(I have no piercings) How I spend my free time:At present most of my time is spent with my two adopted Grandchildren, Olivia age 10 and Jack age 5. They are neighbor's children that I watch at night while their mother works. I like spending time with my children. That is my favorite past time. I like to sew and do crafts. With my daughter, who likes to thrift store shop, we make the rounds from Bradenton to Tampa. Other comments:I really don't know why I am on the missing list-----I have never left Bradenton for any length of time. I am at the same address I was at the last reunion. In fact it is the same address for the last 36 years---two houses away from Manatee High school. James Smith Address:P.O. Box 1334 Moore Haven, FL 33471-1334 Home:863 946-2335 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Larry Smith Address:8619 11th Avenue NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home: 941-209-3095 Cell:941-545-0137 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Susan for 25 years. Personal:Susan and I met in a bar, stayed drunk for a week, sobered and then dated for five years. We got married on a boat in the middle of Lake Lanier( no escape route!) My progeny, Bradley, takes after his mother(intelligence wise) and is a very gifted engineering student (senior) at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. My Education:Presbyterian College B.S. University of Florida School of Law Georgia State University - MBA ISSA Certified Personal Trainer My Career:I started my real business career (outside of Smith's Department Store) as part owner of Equipment Investigators which was involved in reclaiming and marketing construction equipment. After selling that business, I spent the next eight years as a commoditiy broker/trader in Atlanta and Hong Kong. I then returned to graduate school and got an MBA. I was then hired by Arthur D. Little, Inc. to provide marketing for their valuation and state & local tax group. Our company was acquired by Deloitte & Touche. After a tumultuous couple of years, I left to start my own company specializing in the reduction of state and local tax for industrial clients. Once again, I sold the company. Took a little time off, broke my achilles tendon, did some consulting and then joined with an attorney friend at Compton & Associates. We provided state and local tax reduction services through five offices. I was vice president in charge of marketing. In 2007, I left Compton and joined an MHS Classmate, Bill Mullis, at his company. In doing that, I moved to Bradenton. I currently live in Bradenton with my wife, Susan. Bill sold the company and moved to SC. How I spend my free time:As when I was a lad at MHS, I still weight train (6 days per week - SICK!). I am also involved (when I have time) in kayaking and swimming. I serve on several committees at Kiwanis International. Other times I spend reading and not acting my age by driving sports cars. We also fish, ride bikes and travel. Other comments:I still consider my time at MHS as the most fun I ever had and the friends that I made there the dearest. I look forward to seeing all of you. (Updated 1/18/2020) LaVerne Snipes Address:3141 Keuka Loop Lakeland, FL 33810 Home:863-686-1401 Cell:863-944-0644 Email:[email protected] (Updated 1/24/2020)
Danny Snow (Passed Away) Address:5078 Genesee Pkwy. Bokeelia, FL 33922-3065 Home:239 283-7916 Other comments:Daniel Tharpe Snow was born on March 21, 1947 in Bradenton, Florida and passed away on February 6, 2018 in Bokeelia, Florida (Updated 5/5/2018) Kathleen Snyder Miner Address:PO Box 15532 Sarasota, FL 34277 Home:941 504-3970 Email:[email protected] I have 2 children and 8 grandchildren. Personal:Married & divorced Jim Grobleski(class of 62)We have two sons, James & Robert. My son Jim and his wife, Julie, live in Canada with their 6 children (the oldest is 10). Jim has his own business installing fiber optics and cable. Robert and his wife, Felecia, live near Ft. Lauderdale. They have two sons. Robert is Chief Engineer and First Mate on a private yacht. He was in the Coast Guard and has his Captain's license. Both have been great kids and are now terrific fathers and husbands. I was single 13 years between my divorce from Jim and my marriage to Michael Miner. The marriage ended after 15 years. My Education:Took accounting classes at MCC. Recieved most of my "education" by working as Controller and Internal Auditor in Manhattan for companies owned by Rupert Murdock. The six year experience worked wonders for my career. My Career:I have two bussinesses. I have a bookkeeping business specializing in the construction industry. Clients are located mainly in Sarasota, but I also have clients from North Port to Anna Maria. The other business is called "Miner Changes". This is my design re-mix business I have been doing for the last 3 years. How I spend my free time:I was tragically born without the sports gene. So hobbies are reading, biking, walking, working in my "Garden of Eden" yard, foreign films and cooking and entertaining. Also like to go on junkin' trips to cities around Florida and Georgia. 8 Grandchildren kept me busy...'til 6 of them moved from Nokomis to Canada! (Updated 5/17/2010) CF Snyder Address:8 Meskill Ct Sterling, VA 20165 Home:703 450-4972 Office:301 227-2800 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Mary Jane for 48 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Mary Jane came into my parents' furniture store with her grandmother when we were kids. Our two daughters and grandchildren (teens) all live within a few miles of us in northern Virginia. My Education:I graduated from the Naval Academy and the taxpayers sent me to Michigan State for a Masters Degree in Control Systems. I am a licensed Professional Engineer and Naval Architect. My Career:I served as an Engineering Duty Officer in the Navy - mostly in ship construction programs - nuclear powered cruisers and aircraft carriers. Since retiring from uniform in 1989, I was a civilian employee of the Dept of the Navy. My biggest challenges were my assignments as Design Manager for the CVN-77 (George H. W. Bush) and for the CVN-78 (Gerald R. Ford) I concluded my Navy career as the Technical Director at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock, Maryland - just 20 miles west of Wash, DC. Carderock is the primary research and development center for ships and ship systems for the Navy, employing 3500 scientists and engineers. I retired on 31 Dec, 2012. I now work for the World Bank and International Monetary Fund- I am a Starter one day per week (in-season) at their golf course (Bretton Woods Rec Center). How I spend my free time:I do landscaping work at home. I help Habitat for Humanity of Loudoun County, Va build houses. I golf and fish. I continue to read everything I can find about the American Revolution - a truly miraculous series of events. Mary Jane and I travel, hoping to see as much of the nation and world as we can while we can. Other comments:I loved seeing as many of you as I did at our recent 70th Birthday Party! Who will plan our 55th reunion???? (Updated 11/22/2017) Mike Snyder Alicia Sonters Santorelli Address:30235 Twin Lakes Dr Wickliffe, OH 44092 Home:440 585-0502 (Updated 2/23/2015)
Kathy Souders Simonds Address:6100 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Longboat Key, FL 34228 Home:941 383-0211 Office:941 383-7591 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Ed Southall Address:6348 Rookery Cir Bradenton, FL 34203 Home:941 755-5675 Email:[email protected]
Greg Sparks Address:PO Box 37 Gallup, NM 87305 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Susan Turner for 22 years with 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Susan, a former MHS classmate, and I have known each other for a multitude of years but not on a social basis. In 1985 she returned to Bradenton from North Carolina and we began dating, Three years later we were married. She had 4 children, Mrs. Sara Connell who actually taught at MHS. John Bongers, lives in Alaska with his wife and 2 children, works on the North Slopes, near Deadhorse, Alaska. David Bongers lives with his wife and daughter in Gallup,NM, where he is in management. Youngest step-son, Steven Bongers, also lives in Gallup, NM with his wife. Steve attended UNM and is employed in the silver industry, for a banking/ATM service and owns a graphic/computer business-METATROX. My Education:After a few years in Indiana I returned to Bradenton. Employed by Bio Temp Scientific for 17 years, in 1992 moved to Gallup, NM with Susan where she began working for the Indian Health Service. My Career:Traveled from NM to Alaska for 6 years with the wifes career, then back to NM. She is now retired and I have been employed by Wal*Mart for 15 years. We moved to Arcadia, Fl. 2 weeks after Hurricane Charlie hit, but after 18 mos. returned to Gallup, NM. How I spend my free time:When the "Honey Do" list isn't to over loaded, I am hunting, shooting, reloading or gunsmithing for myself, family and friends. Member of Gallup Shooters Club, NRA, ACLJ and attend New Life Apostolic Church in Gallup. Other comments:I enjoyed fishing in Florida and Alaska, but not much fishing in NM. My life began when I married my wife!! (Updated 3/31/2010) Sally Spencer Bearmer Address:12557 30th St Cir E Parrish, FL 34219-1625 Office:941 953-5383 Email:[email protected] (Updated 4/2/2010)
Joe Spivey Address:2907 48TH ST W Bradenton, FL 34209-6131 Home:941 792-1768 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Barbara Budd for 3 years with 8 children and 9 grandchildren. Personal:I met my spouse, Barbara Budd 1969 MHS grad, on a blind date. My Education:Troy State University My Career:USMC 4 years, Florida Power and Light Restoration Specialist 35 years How I spend my free time:Hunting and Fishing Other comments:2I plead the fifth. (Updated 12/7/2011) Mary Stallard Email:[email protected]
Jean Stanhope DiBitetto Address:2 Tay Rd Hooksett, NH 03106 Home:603 268-0423 Office:603-669-9696 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Michael for 26 years with 2 children. Personal:Michael and I met at Horsefeathers Restaurant on Main Street in Sarasota at 12 am New Year's 1982 while he was on vacation. Michael grew up in Andover, MA, and has a very noticeable Boston accent. (Secret > I thought he was an actor! My Dad thought he was Mafia!) We married in the fall of 1984 and I moved to New England, specifically Rye, NH, on the Atlantic Ocean. Chris is my eldest, is a 2008 graduate of George Washington University in DC, is currently enrolled at The Georgetown University Graduate School. He and his college sweetheart, Ashley, were married last August (2010) in St. Michaels, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. They live in Arlington, VA. Natale, my younger, is a 2009 graduate of Keene State College in NH and is the Office Administrator for the Seacoast Career School in Manchester, NH. She enjoys being a social butterfly and globe trotting. She's also my boomerang child. :-) My Education:After graduation, I attended Manatee College. At age 20, I moved to Sarasota where I called home until coming to New England. During my working career(s), I have been licensed as a Master Cosmetologist, certified as an Estetician and Make Up Artist, and held an insurance license and operated Stanhope & Associates in Sarasota prior to moving to New England. My Career:After 16 years as an at-home Mom, I re-entered the administrative management profession in 2000, joining Edward Jones (Investments) in the Hooksett, NH, Branch Office. In 2006 and again in 2010, I accepted a limited partnership and am enjoying being an owner in my firm. How I spend my free time:I love to watch movies, especially comedy, am an avid reader of books, periodicals, and the Wall Street Journal, of course! I love to flower garden, which in New England means a few weeks of the year. I also love to work out on weights. Working full time leaves little time for much else. Other comments:I fondly remember so many of you and some amazing times we shared, and all the laughs. I think of you often. And now we are all wondering where did the years go! (Updated 12/17/2014) Jeff Starrak Address:5570 Amoroso Dr Ft.Myers, FL 33919 Home:239 454-8645 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Jeanne for 23 years with 1 child. Personal:We met in Phx, Ariz in 1978 through mutual friends. Our son goes to Fla Gulf Coast Univ in Ft. Myers. He works in the restaurant bus. My Education:Manatee community college, heavy equipment school in Homestead. General Contractor's license in Colo. and Fla. My Career:4 Years in the Army. Mainly construction. How I spend my free time:Car racing, motorcylces. Laura Steele Gillum (Updated 9/16/2009) Mary Sterner
Myrtle Stevens Myers Address:3712 35th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 Home:941 756-0355 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Sandi Stickles Brookner Address:71 Elliott Drive Williamstown, MA 01267 Home:413 458-8564 Office:413 597-4168 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Howard for 51 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Met him on a trip to visit family the summer after we graduated - over 51 years and he's still my best friend. Two daughters, Joelle, a Brandeis University and Smith College graduate, is Principal of our local elementary school and married to the school system’s IT Specialist with two boys, 24 and 16 Younger daughter Jaclyn graduated from UMass Amherst and Russell Sage University - an RN/Case Manager with two daughters 17 and 21. The older is an Honors program sophomore at Florida Gulf Coast University They all live within in 5 miles of us Williamstown. It's heaven. My Education:Couple of years of college ...lots of extra classes. My Career:I was a VISTA volunteer when children were young - actually was just given a nice award/proclamation from state of Vermont for "pioneering in child care in the state of Vermont". I've done things from being a VISTA volunteer to Managing the bookstore for Williams College to 12 years working for the J. Paul Getty Trust's "Art and Architecture Thesaursus" and 9 years being in charge of the Language Lab in the Center for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Williams College. Left the Lab 6 years ago in favor of hiring and working with Williams students who run Williams' reunion and working two or three other big events for Alumni Relations st Williams leaving us the winter to spend in Bradenton. 7 years ago we took the leap and bought a condo in Bradenton where we spend the winter for ach year. So fortunate to be able to be in Bradenton winters. Another 2-3 years we plan on being here year round. How I spend my free time:We have golfed - I'm having a knee replacement in early December with hopes that I’ll be back on the fours in another year - I’m horrid but I love it. I used to spend a lot of time dreaming about being back on the island and the beaches and now that we get to spend a good portion of the year there I still do...what a hoot! This next winter the plan is to do some exploring all over the state. Other comments:Getting to see so many of you at our 70th birthday weekend events was great! Let’s do it again sometime. Not too too much work to pull from and so good to get together! I’m happy to help! (Updated 11/9/2017) Pamela Stroh Zipperer Address:108 Rosemary Avenue, #R3 Sebring, FL 33875 Home:863-446-1640 Email:[email protected]
George Stuart (Passed Away) Other comments:George T. Stuart, 58, of Bradenton, died Dec. 6, 2004. Born on August 14, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Bradenton in 1963 from Severna Park, Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marion; two sons, George Edward Stuart of Bradenton and Robert Andrew Stuart of Sarasota; his mother, Eva Stuart of Bradenton; a sister, Sheri Gayle Denk of Westford, Massachusetts; two brothers, Michael R. of Bradenton and James D. of Katy, Texas; and five grandchildren. All services will be private for the family. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes 26th St. Chapel in charge. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. West, Suite 136, Bradenton, FL 34205. Susan Stuart Spera Address:100 Simmons Lane POB 1122 Stowe, VT 05672 Home:802 253-9245 Office:802 253 7624 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Pall for 28 years with 1 child.
Rosemary Sudbury Bishop Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/19/2010)
Terry Summers Home:828 648-8484 (Updated 9/18/2009)
Robbie Surratt Wallace Address:1119 77th Street NW Bradenton, FL 34209-1038 Home:941 792-0023 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Wally for 41 years with 2 children. Personal:I met Wally when I worked at Ellis First National Bank. Our daughter, Jean, lives in Denver CO and work for KPMG. Our daughter, Carole, lives in Tampa FL and works at USF. My Career:Retired (Updated 11/8/2017) Donald Swarts Home:941 745-2841 Office:941-504-2091 Spouse:Married to Judith Drude for 38 years with 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Personal:Met my wife at Manatee high school, married October 11, 1966. Two daughters named Hollie and Dawn,both married and living in Manatee county. My daughter Hollie and her husband own thier own business "North River Stucco & Plastering". My daughter Dawn works in the restraunt business. My Career:Went into the air conditioning trade, and then started my own business here in ManateeCounty in 1966 known as "Don Swarts Heating&Cooling". How I spend my free time:We buy and fix up homes. And go to our vacation home in Northern Georgia. (Updated 2/12/2010) Rhett Taber Address:2402 Ferdinand Ave Honolulu, HI 96822 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Linda Elliott for 39 years with 3 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Had a blind date with Linda Elliott (MHS '71)in Bradenton on 10/4/76 at 9:30 PM. Had drinks for an hour at the Pewter Mug at Cortez and US 41. By the end of the date,it was all over for both of us. We've been together ever since. Oldest of 3 sons is a biomedical engineer consultant, married with a daughter who was born in 2013. Middle son and youngest son are intermittently at our home in Honolulu, working and/or in school. My Education:Went to college at The Citadel, then 2 years active Army duty as a lieutenant after college,then two graduate level degrees in Trusts, Law, and Investments, and an MBA from Pepperdine. Private pilot's license in 1973. My Career:I never was a military guy, but I did stay in the Army Reserves, with interesting assignments in Japan and Korea,retiring as an LTC. Currently I'm the Managing Trustee of Hawaii's oldest private land owning estate. How I spend my free time:I enjoy making guitar sounds, singing, exercise, and date night with Linda. Can't stop writing poetry and working on a cheezy romantic novel. Have become proficient in giving Hawaiian Lomilomi massage, available for Linda only. Other comments:As an Army brat, I had lived in 5 US states and 2 foreign countries by the time I was 13. I was burned out with hellos and goodbyes when I came to Bradenton at the beginning of our junior year. I ended up knowing very few people at MHS and wish I had been more aggressive in meeting people for the 2 years I was there. (Updated 11/8/2017) Penny Tasch Merritt Address:403 Lakeland Crescent Yorktown, VA 23693 Home:757 865-6733 Office:Retired! Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Chris for 40 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:Chris and I met in Mrs. Parrish's English class. I remember him sitting one row over and two seats up from me! We started dating the end of our Senior year. And, that date has lasted a long time....Presently, after 14 homes throughout a 24 year career in the Air Force, we live in Virginia; and, never want to move again! Our daughter, Tina, is married to a newly retired Naval Officer. He is now employed as an electrical engineer for a NASA contractor. They have 3 terrific children (Amanda, 17 yrs. old loves horseback riding and singing in her high school's select women's chorus; Joey is 14 yrs. old and is on a travel baseball team as well as his high school's baseball team. He also plays in his high school's marching band; and Peter who is 13 yrs. old is an excellent gymnast. He can hardly wait to join his brother...next year, in their high school marching band! ). They have lived from Virginia to California. Thankfully, their last duty station was here, and this is where they have retired. It's awesome to watch a new generation of your family grow up. Our son, Lance, is employed by Ferguson Enterprises. He is in the management/sales division. His job is based in the Vero Beach area of Florida! He loves Florida, and will be there as long as Ferguson will let him. He is married, lives in Jupiter, Florida, has one son who is 2 1/2 and another son due in March. Chris and I visit Bradenton and Anna Maria every summer, and then we travel to the other coast to see Lance. My Education:After graduating from Manatee High, I graduated from MJC, then U of FL with a degree in Elem. Ed. Eventually I received my Master's degree from Old Dominion University. My best and most worthwhile degree, however, was being a mom. My Career:As an Air Force wife, I was able to teach in many states & countires! The states/countries were Miss.,Okla.(where our daughter was born,) Athens, Greece, Missouri...Kansas City (where our son was born), St. Louis, Missouri, Florida (Orlando and Ft. Walton Beach), Mannheim, Germany, and for the past 14 years, Seaford, VA. While at Seaford, I coached Odyssey of the Mind teams for 9 years. Four of my teams were able to compete at World Competition. I was also the principal of a private Baptist School for 3 years. I loved every minute ofteaching and being a principal. It still excites me to be part of children's education. Some day I know I will grow out of it...or maybe, just grow up! Update: I retired totally in 2007. I decided it was time for me to dedicate time to myself. My first and foremost initiative was to get in shape! Therefore, I joined a gym and spend 3 - 4 times a week trying to look like I did 40 years ago (ha ha)! How I spend my free time:Hobbies...bicycling, boating, swimming, fishing in the Chesapeake as well as the Virginia Mountain waters. Our favorite place to go is a beautiful lodge in Millboro Springs, VA on the Cowpasture River. Don't laugh. That is what it is called. It's peaceful and fun. What more could a person ask for? Other comments:I can hardly wait for our reunion. Looking at the pictures that are on the web site bring back great thoughts and memories. Some of us have known one another for many years. What fun it will be to reminisce and get "caught up" on our lives as parents and grandparents. (Updated 10/12/2015) Louise Taylor Herrington Address:8412 Palm Lakes Ct Sarasota, FL 34243 Home:941 355-4030 Office:(941)355-6638 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Bob for 7 years with 2 children. Personal:I answered his personal ad in the Herald. We met at Bennigans for a drink and have been together for 9 years. The love of my life- third times the charm.Together we have 5 children. Michael, JP (mine)Katie, Tom and Chrystal (his) He has 5 grandchildren BJ, Amber and Ashley (twins)Taylor and Seth. My son Michael is banquet master for the U of San Francisco and JP has a hot sauce business and is a webmaster. My Education:MCC. Now working on getting my Real Estate licenses. My Career:Worked as accountant for many years then 20 years ago started my own computer consulting business in Ca moved back to Bradenton in 1991. Am now National Systems engineer for Maxwell Systems Software in charge of 10 salespeople nation wide. I get to sell all over the US and never leave Florida- thank you internet. Won Trohpy for Most Valuable Player-2004. We sell Construction and property management software. How I spend my free time:Collect houses(5) remodel old houses and then sell them (or keep them). Antiquing I collect old glass and silver and have a booth in Carriage house Antiques on Manatee Ave. We also swim, BBBQ and I read a lot. President of National Assoc of Women in Construction -local chapter. Past board member of Hope Family Services (shelter for victims of domestic violence) Other comments:I am a system engineer for Maxwell Systems. A construction software provider. I work on the internet presenting the product to prospects nationwide. I am working on my third marriage. Together we have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. We live in Palm Aire and buy and sell homes in Bradenton. I met my husband, Bob Herrington the old fashion way thru the personals in the newspaper. (Updated 11/1/2015) Marcia Taylor Caron Email:[email protected]
Beth Taylor Monette Data hidden at classmate's request.
Bonnie Terrill Clark Address:, FL Office:retired Email:[email protected] I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Personal:In a committed relationship My Education:Graduated from MCC and then went straight to work at Ellis First National Bank. My Career:Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller -Director of Human Resources How I spend my free time:Arts (museums, theater, etc.), Dine with friends, Go to movies, Have drinks with friends, Read, Spend time with family, Travel (Updated 6/13/2010) MaryJane Thomas Snyder Address:8 Meskill Ct Sterling, VA 20165 Email:[email protected] (Updated 9/8/2009)
Robert Tice Address:13867 W Cedar Ave Golden, CA 80401-5341 Home:303 278-2349 (Updated 9/8/2009) Halsey Tichenor Address:Safety Harbor, FL Email:[email protected]
Jud Titsworth Address:P.O. Box 10972 Bradenton, FL 34282 Home:941-405-7667 Office:Juds Westside Discou Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to NONE and 1 grandchild. My Career:4yrs. in Air Forse. Owend Rustic Ranch Furniture. Retired. Now have Juds Westside Discount Appliances here in Bradenton. Can't stop working. How I spend my free time:I rise Paint horses and play poker. (Updated 10/23/2013) Margaret Tommasi Address:Bradenton, FL 34209-3732 (Updated 3/22/2015)
Charles Tonkin Address:1056 Water Place Way Knoxville, TN 37922 Home:423 690-7036 Office:865-691-8910 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Charlie Tonkin for 10 years with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Chip Has his PHD in Computer Science, Is director of Sunoco Institute and Chairman of Graphic Arts Department at Clemson University. Dusty is Executive Vice President of Wyndahm overseeing 12 sites in 6 states(Vacation Ownership) and lives in Knoxville. Kevin is an attorney in Knoxville. Zach is a student at UT majoring in Computer Science. My Education:University of South Florida--later various courses in mortgage banking My Career:President of Mortgage Investors Group-number one in volume of lending for mortgage loans in State of Tn with 24 offices and 400 employees across the state with home office in Knoxville Tn. Founded in 1989 by myself and a partner. How I spend my free time:My wife and I spend a lot of time traveling the world and at our second home in Highlands, NC. We traveled to Africa (Tanzania) and Galapagos Islands this year. Other comments:Great wife, great family and great life. Was not always like this--you might say I was a late bloomer. Took three wives and 30 plus years of hard work to make it anywhere close to where I am now. Sorry I missed you at the reunion. Still working--maybe I should say barely working. (Updated 11/8/2017) Sandra Torgerson Adams Address:4033 Annie St Sarasota, FL 34233-1202 Home:941 485-3118 Email:[email protected] (Updated 3/3/2015)
Curtis Tutterrow (Passed Away) Address:1410 Poplar St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 Home:828 754-4159 Spouse:Married to Elaine for 37 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:Met Elaine at Stetson University. Elaine is an elementary school principal. Children: Cathy Tutterrow Flanders lives near Denver CO. She is a stay-at-home mom. Her husband Doug is Senior Policy Advisor for Jefferson County. Son Michael is an engineer working for Vought Aircraft in Dallas, TX My Education:After college, I attended Stetson Univ., DeLand, FL, majoring in religion. Then attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, receiving M.Div. and D.Min. degrees. My Career:I was pastor in St. Augustine, FL., St. Petersburg, FL., and Lenoir, NC. For a few years I was out of the pastorate, and recently joined the United Church of Christ and am a pastor in Hickory, NC. Other comments:Rev. Curtis Tutterrow, 64, of Green River passed away on March 7, 2012, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was the minister of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Green River for the past three years and a former resident of Lenoir, N.C. Rev. Tutterrow was born in Crossville, Tenn., the son of the late Harvey Andrew Tutterrow and Hazel Bellamy Tutterrow. He was a 1965 graduate of Bradenton High School in Bradenton, Fla. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Stetson University and his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He married Elaine Koon Tutterrow of Jacksonville, Fla., in 1967. His interests included reading, traveling, scuba diving, hiking, and he enjoyed music.. He is survived by his wife, Elaine K. Tutterrow of Green River; one daughter, Catherine Tutterrow Flanders and husband Douglas Flanders of Littleton, Colo.; one son, Michael Alan Tutterrow and wife Young Lo Tutterrow of Seattle; one brother, Lyle Edward Tutterrow of Cape Coral, Fla.; two grandchildren, Emily Grace Flanders and Callen Douglas Flanders of Littleton, Colo.; three aunts, several cousins, one nephew and three nieces. Jayne Tyson Frazee Address:3603 37th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 Spouse:Married to Bill Frazee for 38 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:I met my spouse in college. We have a daughter, Shannon, and a son, Christopher. My husband has owned and operated Frazee's Jewelers since 1974. Our daughter gave us two beautiful girls, Samantha and Kaitlyn. Shannon lives with her family in Greeneville, TN. and Christopher lives in Bradenton. Shannon is a chef and does cateriing part time. Her husband teaches Paleontology for the University of TN. Christopher has his own business in Bradenton called Frazee's Custom Exhaust and Muffler Shop. My Education:I finished two years at MCC. My Career:After MCC, I became an Executive Administrative Assistant for Ellis First National Bank, First National Bank of Bradenton and American Bank of Bradenton. I also have various certificates from banking classes and seminars. How I spend my free time:My oldest granddaughter is attending Ringling College of the Arts, which was her dream most of her life, and I spend as much time with her as I can. I also go to lunch, movies and the theater with friends. I love to read and collect old movies. (Updated 6/12/2010) Roseann Umana Address:P.O. Box 242 Toppenish, WA 98948 Home:614 436-2629 Email:[email protected] My Career:Sexual Trauma Counselor - Roseann Umana, PhDColumbus Veteran's Center30 Spruce StreetColumbus, OH 43215 (Updated 12/19/2014)
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William VanNostrand Address:Sarasota, FL Jerri Vowells Lambert Address:102 15th St E Bradenton, FL 34208 Home:941 746-9768 Office:941-730-8737 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Joe for 51 years. Personal:I met my husband through mutual friends. My Education:Beauty industry marketing. / Management My Career:District Manager , for L'Oréal Paris - Professional Division How I spend my free time:Enjoying family and friends. Growing Orchids, restoring our "1903" home and raising two "Hilarious Maltese Dogs" (Updated 11/8/2017) Tom Waddington
Doug Wallace Address:15433 Mulholland Road Parrish, FL 34219 Home:941 755-8337 Office:863 499-2290 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Marcia for 36 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:I met my wife, Marcia, at Manatee High School. We have two children, Rachel Wallace Reid and Paul Wallace. Both of our children live in Manatee County. Rachel is a Montessori teacher at the Center for Education. Paul sells computer software to doctors for Nextech. My Education:I graduated from Princeton University in 1969. I graduated from Yale Law School in 1972. I was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1972 My Career:After being admitted to The Florida Bar, I practiced law for thirty years in Bradenton. I am currently serving as a judge on the Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland. I was appointed to the Court by the Governor in 2003. How I spend my free time:I spend time with family and friends. I read widely. Marcia and I especially enjoy spending time with our grandsons, Evan Reid and Stone Wallace. (Updated 1/27/2015) Richard Wallace Address:1471 Oak Tree rd. Sequin, TX 78155 Home:830 303-3425 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Wanda for 11 years with 1 child. Personal:I met Wanda in Orlando FL while i was renting her cousins house. my stepson Carl is an attorney in cleveland ohio.Whanda and I have 3 grandchildren.I have driven an 18 wheeler for walmart for 8 years My Education:AA SPJC BA USF My Career:4 YEARS IN US COAST GUARD How I spend my free time:I HAVE A SMALL FARM. Russell Wallace Address:5207 5th Ave Drive NW Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 747-5482 Office:941 685-3693 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Gail for 21 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild. Personal:I meet my wife thru a fellow officier in the Florida National Guard. We each have a daughter thru a previous marriage. Both live in Florida and are very busy with their careers.My wife Gail and I are now retiried. My Education:Associate of Arts Degree, St. Petersburg Junior College, Bachelor of Arts, USF, Tampa. My Career:Four years active duty in Coast Guard, with remaining 22 years Florida National Guard. 35 years with GTE/Verizon. How I spend my free time:I am a bagpipe player in the Sarasota Jacobites Pipes & Drums. Member of Palma Sola Presbyterian Church Other comments:I am one of the many twins at Manatee High School (Updated 6/13/2010) Robert Warner Address:3193 Glynn Mill Dr. Snellville, GA 30039 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Diane Lacharite for 2 mo years with 2 children. Personal:i met diane on a visit with my sister sally., in 2000.she captured me, so here i am.robin and ian both live in texas and so far, no grandkids. My Education:i tried not to get too much book learnin'. My Career:have worked in the NAPA system since the sixties. How I spend my free time:we golf, i shoot shotguns a bit and i still do wood carvings,i.e.tiki dolls. Other comments:it's nice to have the best longtime friends in the universe! (Updated 9/8/2009) Alice Weatherall Angell Address:9 Linden Lane Greensboro, NC 27410-5332 Home:336-282-3566 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Robert J. Angell for 48 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Robert and I met at Ridgecrest, NC in 1966 while working summer jobs at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center. We married the next summer. Robert is a college professor, who teaches Finance and because of that we have been associated with several universities. We have lived in Boone, NC (Appalachian State), Talahassee, FL (FSU), Auburn, AL (Auburn University), Greenville, NC (East Carolina Univ.) and Greensboro, NC (University of NC-Greensboro and North Carolina A & T State University. All 3 of our children now live in Greensboro and our 4 grandchildren range in age from 13-7 (2 boys and 2 girls all in the same family). My Education:BS and MS in Library and Information Science My Career:Retired from Guilford County Schools as a Media Specialist. (Updated 11/1/2015) Warren Weiss
Shirley Wetherington Phillips Address:2887 Seminole Village Drive Middleburg, FL 32068 Home:904 291-0574 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to David for 38 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Dave is also from Bradenton. We were high school sweethearts even though he attended Southeast. I met him while shopping at Cortez Plaza. I went into Mary Jane Shoes looking for a pair of sandles for summer. We married June 28, 1966. Dave had orders for VP 1 at NAS North Island in San Deigo, CA. so we left immediately for the west coast. We have 2 sons, David Jr. and Robert. David (37)lives about 10 miles from us. Robert (34) and his family live in Pa. Robert's sons are Alexander 10 yrs.(born on my 48th birthday) and Hunter 8yrs. My Education:Attended MCC, worked in the office at Beall's Westgate. I have a General Class Amateur Radio license (30 yrs.) That's how Dave & I kept in touch while he was on deployments. It was great for the boys to be able to actually talk to Dad while he was at sea. I am an honorary crew member of the USS Guam (LPH 9) and have a letter of appreciation from the Commanding Officer of the USS Forrestal for handeling their ship's Phone Patches during their 1978 Mederranean cruises. I was a Realtor in Maine and Virginia. I have been an Administrative Assistant for a Solar Panel Manufacturer, and at Columbia College Extended Studies Program at NAS Jacksonville Navy Campus. I hold a Series 7 General Securities (Stock Broker) license and work for a Financial Advisor for 6 years. My Career:Two years ago I decided I had had enough of the high pressure & long hours. I quit the J.O.B. (joyless ocuppational bondage) and joined Mary Kay Cosmetics as an Independent Beauty Consultant. I can't believe I didn't do this 20 years ago!!! How I spend my free time:Gardening and counted cross stitch are favorites. But I joined the River City Foxy Ladies Red Hat Chapter last year with a friend. We all (usually 40) get together every month for lunch and shopping, a fashion show, movie or something else FUN!!! Percy White Address:2320 Bee Ridge Rd Lot 62 Sarasota, FL 34239-6254 Home:941 924-4047 Email:[email protected] (Updated 2/23/2015)
Tim White (Passed Away) Other comments:Passed away 11/5/2014 Born in Omer, Michigan Time moved to Bradenton in 1950, he was a Veteran of the US Army during Vietnam and he was a member of the American Legion. Survived by son, Cliff (Tammy) of Bradenton, FL; daughter, Nicole (Mike) Dempsey of Cusseta, AL; sister, Margo Look of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Brianna, Joshua, and Tristan; and companion Vickie Johnson of Bradenton, FL. Miriam White McAneny Address:2515 Cajun Ct Marietta, GA 30066 Home:770 421-0322 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Laird for 36 years. (Updated 2/7/2010)
William White (Passed Away) Other comments:Killed in Vietnam on January 29,1968
Sandra Wiggins Davis (Passed Away) Spouse:Married to Richard Davis (deceased) with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:Rick work for engineering firm in Atlanta, Jim & Cindy O.T for school system Callie is 4 Colin is 18mo. live N. of Atlanta Jim manager of a restoration co. Carol teacher & Frank N.Y. Time newspaper Franklin 9 Jared 5 live in Lakeland Fl, Monica works for supermarket & photographer live in Ellaville. My Career:Freelance photography Travel How I spend my free time:Habitat for Humanity, grandchildren Travel Other comments:Passed away 03/14/2014 (Updated 7/12/2015) Richard Wiles
Wayne Wiles Address:7825 Astra Cir Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Home:614 755-2117 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Karen for 41 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Personal:I met Karen while in the US Air Force. We have two married daughters and a daughter at the University of Cincinnati. Our married daughters live in Columbus, Ohio. My Education:BS in Economics and Business Administration from Georgetown College in Kentucky, Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. My Career:I served in the US Air Force and pastored 6 churches in Kentucky and Ohio. Currently I am a bi- vocational pastor and work as a hospice chaplain. How I spend my free time:My spare time is spent with my family and grandchildren. I maintain my aquarium hobby. I enjoy college football especially the Ohio State Buckeyes. During the summer we enjoy visiting Siesta Key and working in our yard. Other comments:We worked as short-term missionaries in Thailand in 2006. We now own a condo in Sarasota. (Updated 3/7/2012) Katherine Williams Address:2102 Bryant Street Madison, NC 27025 Home:336 427-4287 Cell:336-423-4719 Email:[email protected] Personal:Never married, no children, many pets. Or maybe not "many", but quite a few over the years. My Education:BA in Fine Arts, Eckerd College, 1969; MFA in Textile Arts, California College of Arts and Crafts, 1975; Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009. My Career:As of 2017, still an artist. I have an agent and we do commissions as well as things that just strike my fancy. As examples: I'm about to do some 4x5' horse drawings for a client in the DC area, and then maybe some smaller things with quail to go in a decor shop in Charlotte. Mainly large-format drawings; the commissions have been as large as 8' by 15'. How I spend my free time:I still live in the 1825 Federal farmhouse. Since I originaly wrote this, I've replastered the entire upstairs in lime plaster, so there is no longer pink insulation peeking coyly out. My current project is to finish filling holes in the the carpentry of the front hall so I can finish painting in there - I say "current" - I've been looking at this and thinking about it without doing much for about 3 months now..... Still a Quaker in the local Friends' Meeting. I'm volunteering with a local Rivers and Trails group and we are working on a long-range outdoor recreation plan for western Rockingham County. I've got a dog again, a little schnauzer, and we go for a walk somewhere every day. This is a beautiful area and there are lots of places to walk a dog and enjoy the scenery. Other comments:I am REALLY INTERESTED in my classmates. When I was in high school my dad had just died and the whole three years I was pretty much out of things. Now I wonder what happened back then and who else was there? It's a gap I regret. (Updated 7/18/2021) Linda Williams Harmas (Passed Away) Address:3115 Savoy Way Sarasota, FL 34232 Home:941 371-4506 Spouse:Married to Dave for 25 years with 1 child and 3 grandchildren. (Updated 2/26/2015)
Harold Wilson (Passed Away)
Leonda Wolford Stadler (Passed Away) Address:300 57TH ST W Bradenton, FL 34209 Home:941 794 5014 Office:941 953-9199 Spouse:Married to ROGER for 23 years. Other comments:Leonda Wolford Stadler, 62, Bradenton, died February 20, 2010. Leonda was born on June 2, 1947 in Peebles, Ohio to the late Leon & Hilda (Phillips) Wolford. She has been a resident of Bradenton for over 50 years coming from Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years Roger in 2009, and is survived by her god-children; Candy Galloway of Bradenton, Jana Gibson of TN, sister, Debbie (Wallace Thompson) Brown of Sarasota, brother Philip (Lynn) Wolford of Bradenton, and their son Chase of Bradenton and Chicago, IL., two sisters-in-law; Nancy (Allen) Schofield of Bradenton, and their daughter Robin, Mary Ann (Mike) Stradling of New Wave, IN. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to Manatee County Humane Society in her memory. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, Bradenton. (Updated 9/8/2009) Chris Woodland (Passed Away)
Karen Wright McClellan (Passed Away) Address:5913 99th St. East Bradenton, FL 34202 Home:941 753-0193 Office:941-751-1970 Spouse:Married to Ron for 39 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Personal:I met Ron in January 1963. The dance was one of those Star Spectacular Dances at the Bradenton Auditorium. We were married while Ron was in the Air Force. He was stationed in Winston-Salem, N.C. Following his service stay we moved to Sarasota. We have two sons. They were born here in Sarasota & attended Cardinal Mooney H.S. Mike has a BS degree from Jacksonville University & Ryan has a BS degree from Augusta State College. Mike is married to Danielle. They have two sons. Ronnie is 6 yrs. old & Thomas is 3 yrs. old. Mike is the Director of Golf at The Meadows Country Club. Ryan is married to Monica. They have three sons. Trevor is 6 yrs. old, Davis is 4 yrs. & Owen is 2 yrs. old. Ryan is the Assistant Branch Manager for Club Car. We are truly blessed to have them live so close to us. My Education:I was married in October after graduation. I attended MCC for one year when our oldest son was in high school. My Career:Ron & I own and operate an electrical contracting business in Sarasota. Terrell Electric, Inc. is the name of our business. We work together each day. We make a great team. How I spend my free time:Every weekend we can, we play golf. I am a member of EWGA, a woman's golf league. We both spend time with our five grandsons. We like to go to dinner with our friends. Staying home is a plus when time allows. Other comments:Karen L. McClellan, 65, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Karen was born on July 30, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio but spent most of her life in Sarasota, Florida. She is a 1965 graduate of Manatee High School.She was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Karen was preceded in death by her husband Ronald McClellan and is survived by her sons Michael McClellan (Danielle) of Bradenton, Fla., Ryan McClellan (Monica) of Augusta, Ga. Five grandsons Ronnie and Thomas McClellan of Bradenton, Fla., and Trevor, Davis, and Owen McClellan of Augusta, Ga., Brother Michael Wright (Iris) of Osprey, Fla., Sister June Allen (Raymond) of Myakka, Fla., a niece and two nephews. Karen was owner of Terrell Electric, Inc. and a proud member of the Executive Women's Golf Association and Beta Sigma Phi. (Updated 7/30/2015) Susan Wright Robertson Address:4814 SW 83rd Terr Gainesville, FL 32613 Home:352 378-9316 (Updated 1/23/2018)
Danny Zuber Address:11456 Kenley Cir Orlando, FL 32824 Home:321 202-6545 Email:[email protected] Spouse:Married to Elaine for 10 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Personal:Met Elaine at Cam Webb's party on New Years Eve. My Education:MCC, Certified General Contractor. Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering from UCF 2014. My Career:Marines, General Contractor, Estimator and Purchasing manager. Currently unemployed. (Updated 6/26/2014)