Jack Sears

Hi Charlie, yes R&R in Bangkok and Manila. 

Marcia Conley (Davis)

In response to Sharon's update today on the Reunion, I hope this isn't the LAST Reunion.  It is my only excuse to come back to Ft Madison.  My parents are buried at the Cemetery on the West side of town and my sister lives in Burlington but coming back for a reunion is very important to me.

I know it is a lot of work and really requiires someone in the Ft Madison area but I don't want the reunions to cease.  Does't anyone want to say they attended their 60th, 65th or even 70th High School Reunion?  I am sending a plea out to someone to take over from Sharon for the future reunions.

Have a safe July 4th Holiday!

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Please would you all say some prayers for Patsy Cordray VanPelt as she is undergoing chemotherapy for Large B-Cell Lymphoma. I spoke with her last night and she has a very positive attitude and she is hoping to make it to our 55th Reunion. You all can go on the "message forum" or click on her name on 'classmate profiles' and find her name and send a private message to her it you prefer. I know she would love to hear from any or all of her classmates.

God Bless Patsy and know that we are praying for your healthy recovery. God Bless her family to as they are right there beside you. 

Love,

Sharon

Linda Kirchner (Schrader)

My dear Patsy called me the first wk. of June. She & Bob have been keeping me up-to-date since. When I talked to Bob last wk., he told me her blood work was real good, Dr. was pleased. Patsy is a very strong lady & like Sharon said, very positive. She has family & friends for support. Had planned to drive up, but will go later after her treatments. We need to pray for her whole family. If anyone woud like to send her a card, their address is:  3650 75th. St. E; Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076.

Cyndy Day (Savage)

I will sure keep Patsy in our prayers and send a card, she is a peach and yes; strong.  We went to Ft. Madison last week briefly for Aunt Charlotte's funeral.  Did not get to see anyone as Jack still isn't really good enough for in and out. Sunny went with me to help then he came home on the train and Jack and I came by car, I was able to get him in the back seat and with the walker in to Aunt Charlotte's house,  Back to Patsy, I am so thankful for this forum so we can keep in touch and the Mississippi looked wonderful, makes you feel like you are home

Marcia Conley (Davis)

Prayers for Patsy and her family as they go through chemo.  Stay strong during the healing process and always keeep your faith in God.

I hope to see Patsy and her husband at the Reunion this fall.

Jerry (Jerold) Applegate

Patsy, Our prayers will be with you and the doctors that are treating you. Pray that the treatments will be effecttive.and you can rest peacefully. Jerry and Ginny

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Patsy,  You have a ton of friends who are all praying for you to get through this chemo successfully - plus I always pray for the medical team, that their minds and hearts are filled with God's power to give you strength & comfort.  We will anxiously await "good news" after you have finished up the treatments - BIG HUGS from me and Bill - Love you friend, Sandy

Nan Nelson (Hays)

Hi Patsy, Along with all our classmates you are in my daily prayers for endurance of your treatments and healing of body, mind, soul. Sincerely, Nancy

Melinda Lang (Bachman)

Patsy you are in my thoughts and prayers.  It was nice to hear your positive attitude when I talked with you. Call me anytime you need someone to talk to.  I understand what you are going through. 

Linda Kirchner (Schrader)

Our class has lost another member. Nancy Thomas Patrick passed away yesterday evening. Nancy lived in Olatha, KS. Received a message from her brother Tom, who lives in Jacksonville, IL. 

Nan Nelson (Hays)

Thanks Linda for letting us all know of Nancy's passing. So sorry to hear this and my dearest sympathy to all her family!

Patsy Cordray (VanPelt)

Thank you so very much dear classmates and friends for your words of  encouragement, prayers, and support!   It's through the power of prayers and anchored hope that we move on!  Thank you Sharon for posting and your words of encouragement!  I'm extremely saddened to hear of the loss of another classmate and friend, Nancy Patrick.  I wish you all happiness and good health!  God bless

Judi Perry

Keep up the faith, Patsy.  This too shall pass!  Just want you to know that you are in my daily prayers.  Looking forward to see you in Sep.

This is to all our classmates who were in the military.  Thank you for your service - you are great!!

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

JUDY PERRY THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU! I see you tell Patsy that you will see her at the reunion but you haven't made your reservation yet. Are you attending? If so, send me $35/person to Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi at 828 Denmark Hilltop, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 and make the check payable to Class of FMHS 1961. Also tell me if you want a maidrite and or tenderloin for the Saturday lunch in Central Park. Thanks Judy!

Richard Gaule

Sharon, you posted a message to me but I can't seem to get to it.  I am sorry that I will miss the reunion,  I've liked attending and had a great time..

Judi Perry

Sharon -

Sorry about that.  The check and info is in the mail today, for JT & me.  See you in Sep!

Bill Orr

Same,  Same. Check in the mail

Bill

Charlie LaFrenz

It went out this morning.  Sorry for the interuption yesterday, but I'm 73, and easily confused.  Also, I'm occasionally experiencing memory loss, but I can't remember the word for it.  Not only that, but now I'm ending sentences with  prepositions!  Thank you Sharon for putting up with this.  

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

• THANKS. JUDY, BILL AND CHARLIE!

See you all in September!

Charlie LaFrenz

You are welcome, and thanks again!  Someone has to learn me how to make big letters  and cover them in red like you do.

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Hello to all of you who are attending the reuinion this fall - Bill is hoping to get some fellows together to play a round of golf up in Burlington at Spirit Hollow - either Friday or Saturday afternoon.  We will be arriving into Fort Madison late Thursday evening, via Branson, MO - spending a couple days with Bill's sisters and their hubbies and taking in the shows and sights.  When Bill reached out to several of the fellows who played some golf at the 50th, to see if they were interested at this reunion, he discovered several were not able to attend this time or had some health issues that prevented them from participating.  Right now his only confirmation has come from Darla Qualls Dennison's significant other, Doug Williams.  If there are any of you classmates or spouses of classmates who have an interest in a round of golf, please email Bill at bmatt43@suddenlink.net.  I have a cousin in Burlington, Sam Buckley, who may join Bill if he's needed, but that is yet to be determined.  So - give it some thought and he hopes to have a few who still enjoy getting out and chasing that little white ball around the many obstacles that always present themselves.  Looking forward to catching up with everyone !

Bill Orr

Hi folks,

Just to keep you up to date.

I'm in my 10th day of face peel. The 7th day was painful as a alcohol based savue was used by mistake,

My face is peeling in great globs of skin. Aaahhh! Had I known of the hazzards I would have avoided the sun. 

My grandkids are agast. Grandpaw looks like a monster. 

I remember going to the pool at FM in the afternoon and evening and spending the whole day and night until closure. Every day all summer. Little did I know that I was creating a skin cancer nightmare. The doctor says I have to heal from the first 7 day treatment and then go thru a 14 day process to remove the rest of the bad skin. Crap!!

Anything left will be removerd surgically. I almost look forward to it.

If I grossed you our - sorry. 

Lessons learned - avoid exposure to the sun.

Bill

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Bill,  My husband will be wanting to talk with you about this facial peel treatment at the reunion.  He is scheduled for one with the Dermatology doctors at East Carolina Brody School of Medicine in early November (located about 20 miles from us in Greenville, NC).  He has had numerous Basel Cell cancers removed from various body parts, starting back in 1984.  He has had 5 MOHS procedures on his face, head and ears to date.  The last one, where they had to go in 3 separate times on his ear until there were clear margins, was the deciding factor for the facial peel treatment. But, the doctor elected to wait until cooler weather and Bill wasn't normally playing golf any longer, before they scheduled it.  Like you, Bill was a freckled face red head that spent way too many hours in the sun and ALWAYS burned !!!!

You have my sympathy and I'm not looking forward to what is coming for Bill.  I wish you continued good luck with this process and pray it all turns out well.  See you in September.

Sandy Buckley Matthews

Nan Nelson (Hays)

Bill...so sorry to hear of your battle with your skin.  Hope you are now getting help with the pain. My prayers are with you till you get this ordeal behind you. Hang in there. Nancy