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07/30/18 03:19 PM #9298    

 

Teddie Jordan

Yes, Jim Thiessen was a good, good man.

Our families were friends and we all went to Oaks church together and lived just a couple of blocks down 43rd from each other. My mom and dad thought the world of Jim and Ruby.  It was good to visit with him at Ruby’s service a couple of years ago, and when Tonda told him who I was he said, “Teddie do you remember the time I saw your dad and his truck broken down on my way home from work and I took him home and we got my tools and went back and got it running that night?”  I told him yes, I definitely did and that I remember to this day how thankful and appreciative daddy was for his help and friendship! Jim could fix anything.

Rest In Peace and enjoy your reunion Jim and Ruby.


07/31/18 07:42 PM #9299    

 

Ruth Ellen Winters (Schmidt)

 

 

Tonda I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.  May God Bless and Comfort you And your family in your loss.  

I also remember our families  going  to Galveston on Saturdays after your mom got off  work at noon.  Never turn that corner at Hempstead  and  Post Oak that I don't  think about  the Thiessens  

Gods Blessings 

 


08/01/18 04:07 PM #9300    

 

Linda Bolton (Roffall)

Tonda , you were so blessed to have your Mom and Dad all those many years. I have such fond memories of our families having fun times together. I remember the Halloween party our mom's planed for us. It was at your house on 43rd . We were 11 or  12 . I have a cardboard cat from that party.  It's one old black cat, but still in pretty good shape. Our parents are up there together ,  catching up . I can see there smiling faces.   May God bless you and be with at this sad time and always. 

 


08/02/18 08:14 AM #9301    

 

Teddie Jordan

Tonda, please know that we are with you in spirit today. We planned on attending your Dad’s service, but had a family emergency come up. Fran’s beloved cousin, and your friend, and our classmate Sharon Smith Gouras’s husband Nicky was placed in ICU in Palestine yesterday with heart failure and we felt that we needed to go and help her care for him.


08/02/18 01:36 PM #9302    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Dearest Tonda,  just like Teddie, I'm with you in spirit today for your dad's service soon at 2:00.  Sorry, I'm not able to attend, a work issue. 

May God put his arm around you and give you strength.  Keep his memories close to your heart and reflect on them often.  Hugs


08/02/18 02:39 PM #9303    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Fall Fling, Saturday, October 27, 2018, please note:

RSVP: Headcount is very IMPORTANT, so please RSVP to Beau via call, text or email - Beau's cell:  713-560-0673 and email - beauwann@sbcglobal.net

If you text, please put your name because all Beau can see is your phone number.


08/04/18 08:02 AM #9304    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

      Howdy !   Tried to add more names to the posting with all the names on it, and it messed up. Not me of course, just "IT".   So, here goes another head count. Guess I'll have to make a new posting whenever anyone lets me know if they are coming to the Flall Fling.

     Ronnie Peters
     Johnny and Becky
     Teddy and Fran
     Jimmy Lee
     Susan and Sam
     Kay
     Jackie
     Barbara
     Lynn and Charlie Burkhart * (Tentative)
     Allen and Betty Geiser
     Lynn and Pat
     Linda Jennings
     Lynn Rolf
     Ronna
     Linda
     Howard Cannon
     Richard and Paige
    Me and Dee
     Sheila Gibert Webb
     Jim and Jan Taylor
     Tom Gann

List updated August 6th

I'm sure your math skills are just a tad bettern myne, but the sum total so far is 29 peoples.
Thank you so much for your support, and we'll leave the light on for you!
Your frien and resident whacky quacky  BeauregardCephusTMagillicuty esq.


08/04/18 10:44 AM #9305    

 

Teddie Jordan

Sorry to advise that our classmate Sharon Smith Gouras’s husband Nicky, lost his fight with heart disease and leukemia and passed away peacefully in the hospital in Palestine, Tx. yesterday. It is too early to know the details of the arrangements for a service, but once they are finalized I will post them along with Sharon’s mailing address and phone number.


08/05/18 11:46 AM #9306    

 

Lynell Carapezza (Johnson)

Hey Beau Diddly!  I see where you have me attending the Fall Fling. I wish I could !! I have a family destination wedding in Florida and will be gone 2 weeks. I know you all will have a ball. Hope to see everyone in the spring! Eat some good TexMex for me. I sure will not be getting any in Florida ! ! !  I hope I can get up to see you in maybe November to redo that visit we planned in June/July that did not work out. Ya'll have a great time !!!!


08/05/18 11:59 AM #9307    

 

Teddie Jordan

An update on Sharon Smith Gouras, there will be a memorial service for her husband Nicky in Palestine at their church on a date to be determined. Their church is going through a change in priests and Sharon is in touch with them on arrangements. Sharon and Nicky have a son Chris and his wife Danette, who live nearby and are holding her close and helping her daily. 

Her mailing address is 602 E. Park, Palestine, Tx 75801, her phone 903-729-0874, and I am sure she would love to hear from you. She doesn’t do text or email.


08/06/18 10:27 AM #9308    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

So sorry to hear about Sharon's husband, Nicky.  We will certainly keep her in our prayers.  God Bless


08/07/18 09:30 AM #9309    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Yes we will, many prayers.  A happy birthday to JC Mosier today, and a pre-birthday wish for Ronna, whose birthday is tomorrow.  JC and Becky are doing the lords work rescuing and finding homes for lost furry critters. So, if youse youtes are ever in the position of wanting a furry friend, check out "SCOUTS HONOR". 


08/08/18 10:44 AM #9310    

J. C. Mosier

Thanks Beau:  Love reading your messages.  My Birthday yesterday was one to forget.  We had to put down one of our little babies yesterday.  Bella was a 13 year old Yorkie with Diabetes.  I have been giving her two shots a day for the last couple of years. I made everybody call me Dr. Mosier.  We kept her alive with lots of love and medicine but she finally had to walk that Rainbow Bridge.  I miss her so much already. She was my girl.  After that a couple of our other dogs slipped out of the yard and got out in the neighborhood.  Friend of ours got them before they got far and we returned them . I think they got out to try to find Bella. So it was a crazy day. Hope you are all well and Becky and I would love to make one of the flings but with all these dogs (down to 5 now) it is hard to do!  Hope to see you soon. All the best to all our Waltrip family.  J.C.


08/08/18 01:31 PM #9311    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     A Happy birthday to Ronna today.  Thanks JC.  Sorry about your furry friend.  Our furry little friends are hard to part with that's for sure.  Cooper has been gone two and a half years, and seems like only today he crossed the birdge.  A couple of years surviving with diabetes for a dog is a tough feat.  Our dog Rocky was only 6 when he died.  He had everything bad that a dog could have, including diabetes.

     Never could get him regulated on his insulin, but that wasnt what killed him.  Had 3 blood transfusions, was blind, etc.  A blood disorder killed him.  Spent a fortune trying to keep him alive.  Thought we'd turned the corner and he was getting better. Brought him home from Gulf Coast Animal Clinic, layed down with him to take a nap, and he never woke up.

    Had a cat named Libby that got diabetes when she was 11 methinks. We gave her a shot every 12 hours, without fail, for 7 years.  She lived to be 18 years old.    Dr Tinky, her vet said it was remarkable that she lived that long with diabetes. Usually a critter doesnt last a year with diabetes, per Dr Tinky.  Back when we gave Libby insulin, it cost 23 dollars. Then they changed the formula and raised the price. Glad it was in the last year of her life, cause it was hard to get her regulated on that new crap.  Now I understand insulin costs upwards of 150 dollars and more. 

     We will be thinking of you in your sorrow on the loss of your pup. I still get misty eyed thinking of all the critters that have gone on before us especially our Cooper.  Wherever he is, when it's my time, I hope I get to be with him.   Sure wish you could make it to the party on the hill, but I understand. Diane and I have not been on vacation together since 1992. That was the last time we took a trip together.  I've become something of a homebody, so it really doesnt bother me to stay home.  Just want to make sure our critters are well cared for.

     Going to Galveston next weekend for our grandaughter Lucys graduation of her Masters in Occupational Therapy.  Also, Shriners Hospital has opened up a position for her there in Galveston.  they just love her,  DUH, what's not to love! ! !      Have rented a house in Galveston proper, to be at her graduation and taking our pups.  Cats will be home alone, but only for two nights.  We can put out enough food and water that they will be comfortable with.

      Have to take the dogs, because Jack has to have 11 pills every 8 hours, not all 11 every 8 hours. We break it up to 3, 3 and 5. 9 of Jacks pills are for seizures, and one is for the liver, since the first 9 are hard on the liver. Pills must be working, because he hasnt had a seizure  for a year and a half. .  I forgot, We may have to take Annie-Bob with us because her thyroid has gotten funky, so now she has to have a pill once a day.  Or board her at the vets.  What to do, what to do!  Hopefully whatever you do, it will be the right thing!

    I do go on dont I ! ! ! !  Well, all my critters listen very well, but are not good conversationalists.  Well, they do talk with their eyes dont they. Lots of love behind those eyes.   Anyway, Happy Birthday JC, I do hope your days will be just a touch better than yesterday.  Happy birthday again Ronna, got that rita machine  hummin.  Ok got to go, got company.

     keep the sun at your six and ride boldly ride...
your frien and resident wacky critter lover, Cephus.

    

   


08/09/18 08:11 AM #9312    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Happy birthday today to Linda Montgomery.    You get to reach into KITRICKS penny jar and grab a handful of copper happiness.  How fun that was back in them good ol days.  Never got to enjoy KITRICKS pleasures in person....uh, hmmm, now that didnt sound right did it!  Ok, Ok, you people get your mind out of the gutter, I meant her penny jar...jeese, some people....You folks better be studying, cause it's all gonna be on the final, and as you know, the final counts as 50 percent of your grade.  Then there's 50 percent for class participation, and 50 percent for homework, and 50 percent for all your other testssssssss.

   


08/09/18 05:30 PM #9313    

 

Johnny Sheffield

 

Happy birthday to all that have a birthday 

In August. May you have a wonderful day. 

Johnny


08/12/18 09:55 AM #9314    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Yes, a very happy birthday to each and everyone of youse youtes! 
           Here's an Idear that has been passed in front of me by my good friend TJ!   If any of youse youtes wish to bring YOUR favorite drink or food, or are on any prescribed diet, liquid and or food, please feel free to bring whatever makes you happy.  Whenever I go to a get together, I generally stock the truck with bottled water, mainly because I dont generally drink anything but water when I'm out and about.

      Rest assured that we will have plenty of beer, wine, spirits, ritas, pina coladas, water, sodas, plus mixers for drinks, as we already have the aforementioned on hand.  4 plus cases of beer (99 bottles of beer on the wall), dozens of bottles of wine, many of which might not be to some folks liking.  We have a few cases of Masina Hof wines,  "ANGEL REISLING" , and "BEAU".  Yup, they named a wine for me, it is very sweet, sort of like me. Both wines are sweet, but good.   If I drink wine, it has to be sweet, or just pure welches grape juice otherwise, I just stay away from it altogether.

     The idea that TJ has, and is a good one and a good point, is to lighten the load on My beloved and I as far as work on the Flall Fling. However, this Fling, is really a Godsend for Diane and me, a labor of love, and I can promise you,  a far better ride than any in all of the Disney Whirld Kingdom.   However, if anyone wishes to bring ANYTHING, you are more than welcome.  If there are "twoies and threeies" of items over what is needed, then I'm sure we can put our collective heads together and figure something out.

    Have I muddied the water up too much?   If you wish to bring something for diet needs, or just to help out, any and all is greatfully welcomed, but not necessarily a mandate.  Whatever youse youtes do, JUST COME AND HAVE A HAPPY TIME WITH US ON THE HILL.  As time draws near to the party, I will keep you abreast of what we have and what might be needed. 

      Actually, if one wanted to bring chips and dips, that would be appreciated.  We will have CORN CHIPS AND SALSA AND CHEESE DIP, that comes with the catering. So Diane and I will stick to corn chips and salsa and cheese dip on hand, and yall can bring tater chips and othe dips, howzthat?

     Let us know if there is anything we are forgetting.  Any and all suggestions are welcome.  As of this typing, we have just 28 people signed up, and 2 tentative.


08/15/18 09:51 AM #9315    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Please pray for our dear classmate, Allen Geiser.  I just talked to Betty and he has been in the hospital since Friday with heart issues.  He will have surgery today at 3:00 at Methodist for defibrillator/pacemaker.  God Bless Allen and Betty.  I'll keep you posted.


08/15/18 01:29 PM #9316    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Update, they took Allen for pre-op because surgery was moved to 1:30 instead of 3:00.  Allen was upbeat and glad they moved surgery up so he could eat sooner!  God Bless


08/15/18 01:40 PM #9317    

 

Diane Jaenecke (Logan)

Just a shout out to Allen and his family, and thinking about you with your heart surgery!    Will keep you in my prayers.  Best regards, Diane Jaenecke Logan


08/15/18 03:34 PM #9318    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Update, Allen hasn't had his surgery; he was bumped for an emergency patient.  Don't know when they will take him and of course he is not happy about all of this.  God Bless


08/15/18 07:03 PM #9319    

 

Johnny Sheffield

Prayer go out to allen for a speedy recovery. 

Gods blessings with Betty and family. 

Johnny


08/15/18 07:32 PM #9320    

 

Mary Randall (Meneley)

 

 

Haven't been on in some time and see that Allen is having heart surgery. My husband had quardruple bypass surgery three years ago and we understand how serious these situations are. Praying for Allen to have complete recovery and back to his old self.  Betty, you will be his nurse for a few days so be "ready".

 

 


08/15/18 07:33 PM #9321    

 

Mary Randall (Meneley)

On another note, please keep Kay Kepler Bonner in your prayers as well. She was just released from the hospital today with medical issues. All tests came back normal but it was a stressful and upsetting time.


08/15/18 08:30 PM #9322    

 

Teddie Jordan

Wow, so sorry to hear, but two of my favorite people. Praying for good results and successful recovery for Allen and Kay. Thank you Lord.


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