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Beau Wann, Jr.

     GOOOOOOOOD MORNING WALTRIPIANS...It's me again Margaret, ol wierd Harold.  Hi Jackie and TJ, "TJ, come to the front, TJ. I need all sackers and stockers to the front. Luke, come to the courtesy booth"

    I sure miss those bygone days at the Mangum Super Value grocery store.  Speakin of which, guess who I saw yesterday at the Home Depot in Brenham?  No, guess!  Ok, I cant guess, even me....I saw Mr Leon Hale. That ol boy is 20 something years older than me, but both look the same when we walk, with a cane and stooped over and very slow. I knew we had a lot in common.

    I apologized for interrupting him, but told him i recognasized him and thanked him for the many hours of entertainment of his writings.  I have all of his books, signed by him...well duh, who else would they be signed by...MARK TWAIN?... Ok mr smarty, that'll be enough of that.

   I asked him about his talking mule, and I'd had my eye out for him but could only find a couple of bossy cows that mooed at me. He just smiled and asked my name to which I told him, and now I forgot what he said, using my name....oh well, he said it to me and maybe I'll remember lataon.

   Ok, gotta sign off for now. Need to get my beloveds car ready to travel to Houston. She's playing the bells at our little country church in the city today.  I'm going to stay home and work on our deck. I have to work today, the lords day, because I'm running at about 10 percent power. Work a little and rest alot. Dont know what the problem is, but I am just exhausted all the time.  But, I need to get this deck done before next Saturday. Sunday is my beloveds birthday, and her mom and dad and our sons are due to come over, and I'd like fot the deck to be completed so they can marvel at mah handy woik.

     I have all the supplies, I think, now just gotta git er done!  Ifin any of youse youtes want to stop by for some cake and ice cream on next Sunday, by all means come on up.  You neednt bring presnents to Diane, but it is customary in the old country, Transylvania, to bring the husband gifts.  Nah, just funnin ya, I have been blessed with everything I've ever wanted, needed and things I never even thought I wanted.

   Keep the sun at your six and ride boldly ride...and TJ, come to the front, TJ....Jimmy come to the front, Jimmy S.

Your frien and resident unrepentent rebel, Beauregard Cephus E Lee esq 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Updated - Attendees for Fall Fling

as of Sept. 28, 2017 - a month away!

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Hi all, haven't checked in because I have been experiencing the same as all of you.  Hot, lots of grass to mow, etc.  Thought of Beau and Diane when the lightning bugs came out. always beautiful  I am so looking forward to Fall. and it is about to happen.  I am still taking care of two new ladies and Treasurer of Sr. Citizens Anderson

I accepted a lot of work and responsibility for my ladies.  So really nothing on my plate to add.  Lot of you attending the event, so have fun and enjoy, can't say I would enjoy getting out on Hwy 290 at DARK...not in my book. I am enjoying living without floods and watching Anderson students back to school, laying back and enjoying, nap or two..Beau..  

Pat Brantley (Ross)

Ron and I went into Houston last week for a doctor appointment.  My niece lived on Viking until her 52nd birthday.  She and my sister bought a townhouse off Briar Forest and Beltway 8 last year.  I was really concerned about getting my family and Ron’s sister (also off briarforest at Dairy Ashford) out of Houston during the storm.  They were all fine and even had friends stay with them when the dam started releasing water.  

We were supposed to get the hurricane here, but he changed his mind.  I drove through our old neighborhood where we raised our girls.  Parts of it look like a horror movie.  Parts looked perfectly normal.  

I am praying for all of you.  

Teddie Jordan

Scotty Croom

hi all just returned from 7 day royal carib, cruise....sharon and i will be there for fling....

Lynn Wren (Burkhardt)

It is with a heavy heart we just received notification my brother in law, your classmate and Charles brother Gerry Burkhardt passed away this morning at 5:15 am.

Thanks

Lynn Wren Burkhardt

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

So sad to hear the news of our dear classmate, Gerry.   Bless you and Charlie and family, many prayers!!    Hugs

Scotty Croom

lynn and charley,so sorry to hear about gerry..he was such a creative sctor,singer,dancer...share our love for him with his jersey friends...we will miss him....love to all,scotty

Teddie Jordan

To Charles and Lynn, two of my favorite people in the world, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Gerry. I remember his love of the stage and his great personality going back to our Waltrip days. Rest In Peace Gerry. 

Henny Banning

Charlie & Lynn,

May Gerry RIP...GOD bless him...he was

was always so full of life...great smile to

all.  So sad to learn of his death,

My prayers and thoughts for each of you.

---Henny 

Larry Reid '63

Gerry Burkhardt was a wonderful person I will always remember his warm smile, talent and spirit he was a friend to everyone he met. My prayers are with his family in their time of loss.

Diane Jaenecke (Logan)

SOOOO sorry to hear of Gerry's passing.  A wonderful person AND a great dance partner, or instantly play and sing any request.  What a talent and good friend.  He will be missed.  Diane Jaenecke Logan

Linda Webster '65 (Jennings)

Sandi Schlesinger (Stark)

I remember Gerry always smiling and he always made me laugh.  I'm so glad he had such a successful career and was able to retire to a place that he loved.  Charles and Lynn, I was so saddened to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as he leaves this life way too soon. 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Charlie and Lynn,  we are thinking of you in this time of grief. Gerrys' senior picture has been  imprinted on my minds screen since...highschool. What a gentle and kind soul was he.  Like so many of our class, he made one want to be a better person....a better person like he was.  

     "Green be the turf above thee,
          Friend of my better days!
       None knew thee but to love thee,
          Nor named thee but to praise.......

       While memory bids me weep thee,
           Nor thoughts nor words are free,
      The grief is fixed too deeply
           That mourns a man like thee."

First and last stanza of a poem by Fitz-Greene Halleck.....

Sharon Drapela

I remember Gerry. He was a nice and gentle person that I recall. I  walked down the hall with him one time and he made me feel special. Gerry had a kindness about him.  A very handsome guy as well. I am sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless his family and loved ones.

Sharon Drapela

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Additional information on our dear classmate -

Actor Gerry Burkhardt, who appeared in the original 1978 Broadway production of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, in its 1982 Broadway revival, and in its 1994 sequel, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, died October 3 at age 71.

He made numerous Off-Broadway and national touring appearances as well, including the tour of Your Own Thingin 1969 and the Equity Library Theatre revival of Cole Porter’s Leave It to Me! in 1988.

A celebration of that life will be held on October 8 at 1 PM at the Activities Center, 1 Catholic Charities Way, Oak Ridge, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers the family is asking fans make donations to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Cancer Research Institute of New York.

Henny Banning

Gerry~May You Rest In Peace~~~

With my thoughts and prayers,

Henny

Jimmie Sue Roach (Nation)

A lot of great and fond memories! We all loved him dearly. He had a good heart. I'm thrilled to know that his dreams were fullfilled! Rest well dear friend. Continuing prayers for the family.

Jimmie Sue

Larry Reid '63

Gerry Burkhardt was a wonderful person. While drama was his love, he also palyed drums with me for awhile in the band or was it orchestra? I always felt close to Gerry but we clearly lost touch after high school. I had no idea of all his accomplishments but I am not surprised. It is really special when you follow your dream and make it your lifes work. God bless Gerry and all those who love him.

Patty Payne (Nami)

Lynn Wren (Burkhardt)

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and special comments.  Gerry was indeed a very talented person with a gentle soul.  I know Gerry is excited to have his dancing knees back.  He is probably tapping his way through heaven looking for Ginger and Fred, maybe along the way he will find Elvis.  He will be missed and not forgotten.

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Amen and indeed!!   I can just picture him dancing away in Heaven.  We all have wonderful memories of Gerry that will always be in our hearts.  God Bless Hugs

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Reminder - Fall Fling, Saturday Oct. 28

Com'on class give Johnny a shout that you are coming!

Update - Attendees for Fall Fling as of October 17

Okay the date everyone has been waiting for!!

Mark your calendar for our Fall Fling (mini-reunion) in October

Date:  Saturday, October 28  

Place:  Goode Company BBQ

Grand Prize Banquet Room with additional outside deck (plenty of room), cash bar and chips & dips for appetizers.

Time:  4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (closing time)

Address: 20102 Northwest Freeway (Hwy 290) between 1960 and Huffmiester, Houston, 77065, Phone 832-678-3562

Please RSVP to Johnny Shieffield - 979-203-7209 or his email johnnysheffield46@gmail.com.  You can also contact me through "Contact Us" tab at top of website or put your reply on Message Forum.

If out-of-towners need a place to stay, Homeward Suites by Hilton - Northwest/Cy Fair, 13110 Wortham Center Drive, Houston, TX  77065 - 1-832-237-2000 is right next door - within walking distance to Goode Co. BBQ.

(From Highway 290 W: Take FM 1960/Highway 6 Exit, stay on service road past FM 1960 and take a right on Wortham Center Drive.

From Highway 290 E: Exit on FM 1960/Highway 6, make a U-turn, stay on service road and turn right on Wortham Center Drive.)

A Big Thanks and Hug to Johnny for coordinating our Fall Fling!