Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

That was a great picture of the local group at your April Luncheon - thanks for posting ! 

Bill and I are both suffering with spring pine pollen allergies here in Eastern North Carolina.  We are desperate for rain in this area - several inches below what is normal for this area.  It would also help get rid of this pesky yellow stuff !

We're heading to Atlantic Beach, FL for the long Easter weekend to visit the younger son, Joe, his wife, Tamrah and our granddaughters, Aila and Tatum.......taking advantage of the girls' long school break for the holiday. 

Then, it won't be long until we fly out to Portland, OR to begin our Columbia and Snake River Cruise on American Cruise Lines (small ship with less than 200 passengers - our kind of cruising - also no children aboard).  We'll experience lots of stops to enjoy the history of the Lewis & Clark expedition/exploration that President Jefferson sent them on MANY years ago.  Also, a side trip to Mt. Saint Helens and a couple wineries in the state of Washington. 

All things considered, our health remains reasonably good - wish my back issues didn't make me feel so clumbsy, but I'm still upright and walking (albeit more slowly these days).

Also, congratulations to those Class of 1961 graduates who went on to the University of Kansas - big celebration for that come back win over the NC Tarheels.  It was quite a second half of college basketball.  We are still rejoicing over the Hawkeyes winning the Big Ten Tournament (even if they couldn't keep up that pace when they went into the NCAA brackets as a number 5 seed!!!!).

Love to read about what everyone is up to since the reunion - stay in touch !

Sandy & Bill Matthews

Richard Gaule

I noticed today's class lunch photo somehow showed up on Dick Calhoun's memory page. 

Is he still up to his old tricks?

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Dick:  That was me, making a big mistake and I hoped I had deleted it before anyone saw it. I wish if would have been Dick Calhoun that would have meant he was alive, but we all know he passed away recently. Thanks for your pointing out my BIG mistake. 

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

April luncheon on April 6th: Gabe Martinez, Linda Meyer, Jack Moore, John Kent, Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi, Betty Oiler, Sally Trancoso, Georgia Merschman, Gary McVey, Nan Nelson and David Neubel!

Marcia Conley (Davis)

Thank you for all the Happy Birthday wishes.  Even though I am in the final hours of filing income tax returns, I had bright moments of wishes during my day.  56 years of April 15 deadlines.  Will I make it to 60??

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

So sorry to have missed wishing you a Happy Birthday Marcia 🎂🎈🎁!!! Also hope you don't have a mountain of clients filing "extensions" !😟

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Classmates:  We have lost another classmate, Carmen Pohlpeter, who passed away May 4th at the Madison Nursing Home! You can access her obituary at King-Lynk.com. Carmen suffered from Alzheimer's disease! She worked for the Sheaffer Pen Company for 40 years and was a charter member of the UAW local 1551! She is survived by two sisters, one brother and other relatives! Family will greet friends from 10 am until time of service at 11 am on May 9th at Ss. Mary and Joseph Curch with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetary! The class of 1961 says Rest In Peace Carmen!🙏🙏🙏

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Class of FMHS 1961 luncheon today June 1st at Green Bay Bar and Grill in Wever Iowa! From Left to right around the table: Ed Merschman, Jack Moore, Sally Trancoso, Betty Oiler, John Kent, David Neubel, Nan Hays, Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi, Jan Moore, Georgia Merschman, and Carole Wilson

Karan Kreighbaum (Faul)

Happy Birthday to my birthday twin... Sharon Nabulsi

Wishing you the best of birthdays... 

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Happy Birthday to you too Karan Kreighbaum Faul! We have been celebrating our twin birthdays for a very long time! I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday! 

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Class of 1961 July luncheon at Amigos: Left to right Ed Merschman, Georgia Merschman, Nan Hays, David Neubel, Barb McVey, Gary McVey, Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi, Sally Trancoso, Jack Moore, Betty Oiler, John Kent, and Linda Meyer!

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Happy Looking Group of Classmates - LOVE Amigo's tacos !!!!!  Everyone stay well !!!

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

We do have fun and invite any classmate to participate with us each month! We try to go to different restaurants each month so we don't get bored with the menus! COME JOIN US!

Brad Wiedmann

1st Wednesdays of the month?

Marcia Conley (Davis)

Hi, to my Fellow Classmates.  2 weeks ago I had my 3rd surgery in 15 months!  Another spinal surgery.  I had severer stenosis at C-3-6 causing a loss of balance by putting pressure on nerves that control balance.  It appears to be successful and now it is a matter of time to gain strength and be able to walk without a walker!  A nurse and physical therapist comes twice a week.  I am hopful I will be walking unaided by October 1 when my oldest granddaughter gets married in Louisville, KY.

I am recovering at home and hope to be able to start work gradually next week.  No brace!!  I had C-4 and 5 replaced and C-3 and 6 fused.

I was blessed with the arrival of a 3rd great grandson on July 2.  Life is good if I could only walk unaided.

Enjoy your summer!

Georgia O'Donnell (Merschman)

Marcia sorry to hear this. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Nothing wrong with using whatever you need to get around safely.

Sandra Buckley (Matthews)

Marcia,  WOW !  You have endured so many highly complicated operations and I'm so sorry you had to have another one !  You have a great attitude and always seem postive and motivated to get back on your feet and walking again - a wonderful attribute of your determination.  Can't keep an Iowa gal down !!!!  Also, HUGE congratulations on your newest greatgranchild !

Melinda Lang (Bachman)

Marcia wishing you a speedy recovery and congratulations on the birth of your third great grands

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Marcia: I praying for you a speedy recovery! No surgery is fun! You'll feel lots better when you don't have to use a walker! Keep us posted!  BTW DonLeach passed away on July 11th of a pulmonary embolism! That's 48 classmates gone from the Classbof 1961? Take care!

Patsy Cordray (VanPelt)

With deepest sympathy in the passing of Don Leach.  To his wife and family I send my prayers and condolences!  Don was a very friendly and caring person.  I had the pleasure of him being my escort for homecoming!  God bless 

On a different note, Marcia, may you have a good recovery from all the back surgeries so you can enjoy your granddaughter's wedding and all the great grandbabies!  Take care!

Darla Qualls (Dennison)

I'm so sorry to hear about Don passing.  He was such a fun guy  My condolences to Jill and the boys.  Life is short so enjoy!

Marcia,  I'm so sorry you had to have another surgery.  Having had to many surgeries myself, I feel for you.  I wish you a speedy recovery.  Congratulations on the birth of your great grandson.  

On a happier note, my oldest granddaughter, Taylor, got married in Maui last month and of couse we were there.  It was a beautiful wedding and I finally gained a grandson.  They say children in 4-5 years and I'm hoping they don't wait to long.  

Melinda Lang (Bachman)

Thoughts and prayers to to Jill and family.  I went to school with Don from kindergarten through high school.  Don was a great guy and enjoyed seeing him and Jill at some of our class reunions.

Marcia Conley (Davis)

Thanks for the kind remarks from everyone.  I am walking with a walker 2,000 steps a day outside and walking inside my home unaided.  This surgery took a lot of my energy so am fighting fatigue daily.  I have never been a quitter and meet all challenges as they come my way.

So sorry to hear of Don's passing.  My condolences to his family. 

Life is precious and should be enjoyed.  I am blessed with family and friends.

Joyce Casady (Sheumaker)

I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. Will be praying for his family at this difficult time. 

Bill Orr

So sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a good friend that I've known since we were two years old. 

I was in Don's home when his dad died. Sad day. 

I got in a fight with him in third grade and I remember Terry Nonan broke it up. We were good friends before and after. I can't remember what it was about. He always showed interest in me and my family and was absoultly astounded that I stayed in the Army. 

It just goes to show that the good die first leaving the rest of to suffer thru.