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Susan Howard (Bowman)

Charles Dent

Linda: one of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 103:1-5, also know He is the God of all flesh nothing is to difficult for Him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Johnny Sheffield

Good news folks.  We are up to 27 people

for our fall fling own October 17th. 

Keep up the good work in getting the news out. 

Johnny

Teddie Jordan

That's great news Johnny, and thank you for all of your efforts organizing these spring and fall mini reunions!

Johnny Sheffield

Fall fling has now grown to 33 people. 

Iam hoping for 50 or more 

johnny

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Please keep Jim Taylor and his family in your prayers in the sudden death of his brother, Danny, on August 24.  Visitation tonight (8/27) at Pat H Foley from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be Friday, (8/28) at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd.

Daniel Lee Taylor
1950-2015

Daniel Lee Taylor went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 24, 2015. Danny was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 11, 1950. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Nowlin Taylor; brother, David Earl Taylor. He is survived by his brother, Jim Frank Taylor and wife Janice of Houston; nieces, Sharon Taylor, Jennifer Taylor; nephew, David Taylor, Jr. and wife Kerri, all of Houston and numerous great nieces and nephews. 
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church Building fund or a charity of your choice . 

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Pat H. Foley & Company. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday, August 28, 2015 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd, Houston, 77092. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Fwy, Houston, 77039.

Johnny Sheffield

Our prayers and gods blessings are with

the Jim Taylor family in this time of need. 

May god bless you all. 

Johnny and Becky 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Barbara and I went to funeral home last night for Danny Taylor's visitation.  Sad situation with Jim losing both of his younger brothers.  Danny was Waltrip Class of '68 and David passed away in 2010, he was Waltrip Class of '66.

Beau and Diane were also there last night.

Our prayers are with Jim this morning and always as the services are being held.

Hugs, J

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Our Fall Fling count is now up to 34 with the addition of Wayne Lake!!  Update - now 35 with Llynn Roff!

Please remember to RSVP to me "Contact Us" (Black tab at top) or to Johnny Sheffield, johnnysheffield46@gmail.com or call him - 1-979-203-7209 if you are coming.  (Details of Fall Fling are on "Homepage")  Please spread the word and it's open to all Waltrip classes.

Note, Johnny is starting a new "part-time" job today (we wish him the best), so consider calling or emailing him in the evenings.

Hugs, J

Larry York

Thanks for all the great birthday messages.  Hope to see all at the Fall get-together!!!!!1

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Larry have a GREAT day!!  Looking forward to seeing you and Debbie at our Fall Fling!   Hugs, J

Pat Brantley (Ross)

I am praying for Jim Taylor and his family.  My sister and I are close.  Like everyone in our age bracket I have felt grief.  It never gets easier, but I cannot imagine walking in it without Jesus holding onto me.  

Beau Wann, Jr.

Well said Pat, well said....

On October 3, a Saturday,  I and Diane of course, will be hosting a RETARMENT party for Diane, and I guess me too, since I didnt get one when I retarred, although that was 15 year ago...

Anyway, all are invited, when? Saturday, October 3, time? from early as you want to get here, till as late as you want to leave...

You can post on the forum if you are be wanting to come...or you can email us at katmandu45hw@gmail.com

orrrrrrrrr, you can simply crank the old handle on ye olde kitchen fone and call 713-560-0676.....

If it rains too much days before the party, or day of party, then we will have to postpone it...dont think because you have a 4 wheel drive veeeehicle, that you can make it through the quagmire, cause you cant...I have a 4 weel drive tractor that cant get through the stuff...

If it is a nice day, no rain, come on down, or up....those with VETTES, and or small sports cars, and motorcycles,  need to leave them at home, because the road to get to our driveway is a rocky road, literally...bring pictures of your vettes, sportscars and motorcycles....

We will be at Fudds week after next, so if you have any quextions Diane will be sure to answer them....dont ask me anything, because I'm old and cant remember squat, plus Diane over rules me anyhow....

Remember, you can call anytime, or email us, or just get on the forum, (is that all right Jackie?) and talk to us....

Your frien and party hardy retardy...RoberT E. Lee Wanninsky

Jim Taylor

Thanks to everyone for the numerous messages and calls of sympathy and support.  The sudden loss of a loved one is traumatic to say the least. It's only bearable with the support of family and friends. 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Class of '65 have posted some of their 50th class reunion pictures on Facebook from last weekend.  Thought you'd like to see the picture of Mr. Tusa and Mrs. Kahla.  Joyce Barta '65 in the middle.  Thanks Joyce for the picture.  Hugs

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Attendees to date (9/2) for Fall Fling - 35 count. Com'on RSVP to me or Johnny!  Details on homepage --

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Houston Gang - Next Fuddrucker gathering is Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.  Everyone have a safe and fun Labor Day and we'll see you at Fudd's on Tuesday.

Fuddrucker's the 2nd Tuesday of each month -- join the fun! Starting at 6:00 p.m. or whenever you can get there. 290 feeder road between Pinemont and Tidwell (13010 Northwest Freeway - 713-462-2639) call if you need directions. No reservations necessary - just show!

Scotty Croom

found out lola may be coming home from rehab....but,my mom fell and hurt her neck bones....she is in mem. herm.--med. center...my sister is flying in tonight from n. mex...will update later....

Teddie Jordan

Man Scotty when it rains it pours. Glad Lola is progressing and coming home soon, and will add your sweet Mom to my prayer list. Hang in there ol' buddy.

Teddie Jordan

In addition to praying for sweet Lola and Scotty's mom I would like to ask our classmates to pray for Jimmy Stockton. His grandson Andrew was involved in a serious automobile accident last night and was rushed to the emergency room with critical injuries. I don't have any more details but will update when I get them.

Sunday, Sept 6 - An update from Jimmy this morning: The young man that was driving the car , who Andrew met while working in Minnesota, lost his life. Andrew has broken bones in his legs and lacerations and bruises to his head. Doctors will update his condition later today.

Jan Barnes '65 (Nimtz)

Hey, Beau! I came across a photo I thought you might like to see of your friends and old neighbors.

Scotty Croom

my mom went home today...lola hopes to come home this week also....may not get to fudds this month....but will be at fling next month...we all think you for your thoughts...

Beau Wann, Jr.

YES, deffinetly prayers and good thoughts all round...Lola, Scottys mom, and Scotty too...Andrew, grandson of Jimmy Stockton, and for the family of the young man killed...man oh man....

Rode with the Patriot Guard Riders in the funeral for Deputy Darren Goforth...we had two rides that day, so had to split up, one group at Houston National, and the other group at Woodlawn!  Had about 150 in each group...amazing sight and sound!  First time I've ridden with the PGR in a year or so....

Heard the knuckleheads from westboro baptist church were going to try to disrupt Deputy Goforths funeral...that would have been stupid even for them!  Never showed up! Perhaps one of the few smart things they have done!  I didnt figure they would show up!  theyve pulled permits before on some of the rides I've been on, but never showed...

Hey Jan, thanks for posting the photo...did you see them at the game?  We love those folks bettern family...
the beautiful girl in the middle is our official unofficial grandaughter....what a prize, what a pride and joy she is...

Been battling lots of things up here on sam wann hill...pain, too many projects, fog, rain, drought, bugs, yes and snakes...I think some of Johnnys have made their way to the hill !  Fortunately they were just "glossy" sankes, whatever in the heck that is, and wasnt supposed to be pyesonous. Never heard of that one before.  All I know, is it had a viper head, and looked mean, and was shedding its clothes right up next to and including our house.  (a streaker snake?)

 Fortunately for him, her, it, I didnt kill it.  We had a relocating program that just started, so I  relocated it to the creek about 300 yards away.  I know, I'm getting soft...in mah olde age !   But what the heck, maybe if I run across him or his kin, they will remember I was nice to em, and not bite me....probably not!

Last week we got 6 inches of rain in 2 hours...now we get .002 of an inch about every other day!  I guess some day things will calm down and settle in and get back to normal...whatever in the heck "normal" is !    We have had fog here so many mornings, cant keep count.  I remember as a kid, it always got fog in September! 

Or, at leasst that is what I remember...september school starts, fog in september..hollereen in October, thanksgiving in November, Christmas in December,  winter for a few days in january...kite flying in the wind in March...Easter somewhere between March and April shawrs, flawers in May, Schools out, cept for me, I went to sumer school for 20 or 30 years, then my birthday,  hot till september, when we got fog, then it started all over again...but we could count on it being the same most years! ! !

I had lots to say, but seems I've forgotten what ! ! ! oh well, Hope things improve for all...Hey Henny, gave your number to my boys...they are very busy, but one or tother will call...eventually...I will remember them to recollect to call you...

Ok, time to deplane...fog is breaking up, can now see the end of our porch...lost one of the cats on the screened in porch, till the fog lifted, some....I heard her meowing, but couldnt see her....

Keep the sun at your six and ride bolodly  ride...
your frien and foggy froggy weatherman...Robert E. Lee Wanninski

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

BroBeau, so proud of you for riding with the Patriot Guard Riders for Deputy Goforth.  He and his family have been in my prayers. 

Scotty, so sorry to hear about your mom, goodness, too much with Lola and now your mom.  Here's to a speedy recovery for both.  If there's anythng I can do to help, please let me know. 

Jimmy, so sorry about your grandson, Andrew's accident and the loss of his friend.  Please keep us posted how Andrew is progressing.  Our prayers for him! 

Please keep Susan Howard's husband, Bryon Rose, in your prayers.  Bryon has back surgery tomorrow.

Hugs, J

Johnny Sheffield

I second everything Jackie just said. 

Beau thanks for what you do for our fallen officers and veterans.  

Hope you are feeling better also. 

Scotty I will be praying for your mother and also for lola

For a speedy recovery. 

Also will keep jimmy Stockton family in my prayers. 

Susan, hope your husband is doing okey. 

Hope every body will be okey and look forward to seeing everybody

at the fall fling. 

God bless you all 

johnny