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07/07/16 05:23 AM #8029    

 

Teddie Jordan

Excellent obituary in today's Chronicle for Marie Gordon, who with her husband owned and operated Tradewinds Roller Rink for 45 years, and were such a memorable part of many of our growing up years. After I took a long look at her picture there I could recognize her warm welcoming smile and sweet nature. The obit is very well written and you can tell that she was one special lady. 

The first time I ever got a chance and the nerve to talk to Fran was one night at Tradewinds. She was with Sheryl Knight who I knew well and had gone to church with for years and that was my entree. 

Rest in peace Ms. Gordon.


07/07/16 09:29 AM #8030    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Please send prayers, love and support to Linda Zaring and family.  Sad news from Jimmie Lee Brawner, our dear classmate, David Zaring, passed away this morning.  At this time, Linda is meeting with Broussard's Funeral Home in Beaumont.  I'll keep you posted when we hear more.  

God Bless

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10

 


07/07/16 10:10 AM #8031    

John Philip Adams

We are so sorry to hear bout the sad news that David passed this morning. The Message forum is such a history book of our classmates. the good and the bad. Johhny's birthday, Jackie's daughter and the baby, Beau and the Chappel Hill travails and now the Sad news about David. he was and still is a good guy. GOD will take care of him now.


07/07/16 11:32 AM #8032    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     David was and is in our memories, one of the good guys...Linda, you and your family have all our cares and prayers...Jackie, thanks for the scripture from Isaiah....for it is in that book, around the 7th thru 9th chapters that the prophet Isaiah mentioned the coming of Mary and Jesus..."look the young woman is with child, and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel..." Isaiah 7:14...."for a child has been  born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;and he is named Wonderful  Counselor, Mighty God, Everlastin Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6.....I am not a  bible scholar by any stretch of the imagination, nor a bible thumper, but you have to have faith and believe in Jesus, because Isaiah was written some 750 years before the coming of Christ....Lucky guess?  I dont think so....Isaiah is a good book to read...

     Teddy thanks for the information on Mrs. Gordon...We dont get the paper up here, or much gnus from earth...I remember Gary Marberry and David David worked at the roller rink...They worked behind the refreshment counter and  any other odd job required of them.   I remember playing my guitar and singing, along with either Robbie, or a guy named Freddy Herron, (redman)  on some Friday or Saturday night....what fun that was...I also remember Mr and Mrs Gordon expanding the building by knocking out the back wall one summer...they paid Gary, David and myself, .5 cents a brick to chip the old concrete off each brick....when I first saw the pile of bricks that needed chipping, I saw a pile of gold, dollar signs...."I was rich"... little did I know just how rich I was back then...I do now! ! !

     We, up here on DuBarry Hill, have had 100 degree temperature since the starting of June, and the mercury is still dancing around the century mark...dont remember a summer where it got to 100 this early....and stayed there...

     Went for a week or two where I noticed I wasnt hurting as much as...normal !   I guess the PMR sisty uglers were on vacation, but now, THEY'RE BAAAAAACK ! ! !   Must have been on vacation back in Scandinaviaville ! ! !    Woke up one day this week, both shoulders and every other part of my bod just screaming...like a toothache and earache combined....I managed to get out of bed with help from my beloved, got moving, tripped over a dog, but the wall caught me, lucky me...went to the kitchen to start the coffee and breakfast, stubbed my toe, "this little toe had none" toe, which makes the umptymillionth time I have masacreed that particular toe...that poor little piggy is all bent to heck and gone...

     Anyway, after doing the watusi, the frug, the stroll, the twist and the lindy hop, because of my poor wittle piggy that got nothing but bashed in the head, I put a pan on the stove for some sausage ! ! !   Pulled the sausage out of the freezer, it is "old folks, or po folks sausage" and is as good as any out there, and inexpensive too....I opened the package and tried to pry the frozen patties apart, but they werent budging...I got a knife, a spooon and a fork, and some tongs and just about anything I  could think of to pry them apart...no dice! ! ! ! !!   

      Now, I was even  angrier than when I had first arisen and stumped my toe, so I threw the whole box of sausage across the house, bounced off the fireplace mantel into a wall and on the floor,   and they still didnt come apart! ! !   I beat on em and cussed em and screamed at them, until finally my beloved hearing the commotion, came running out in the nick of time...because I was a fixin to throw the arn skillet down the hall and into oblivion....she grabbed the skillet, and package of satan sausage and set them on the stove, put a cup O joe in my hand and ushered me, nay, herded me to the chair in t he corner of the library...."I'll take care of it" says she...."before you destroy the house"....

     As my blood pressure was coming down, and my face went from crimsom to just tan, one of my kitties, Sammy the deaf, jumped in my lap...what more calming effect is there than having a pet in your lap, loving just you for the moment....ok, I think maybe I'll survive....Then Deaf Sammy sneezed....Sammy sneezes alot for a cat...I didnt know they sneezed so much, none of our others sneezes....but alas and alack, ol deaf Sammy sneezes and sprays me and my coffee cup with snot and boogers....CAT BOOGERS ! ! !   I swear, I didnt know cats had boogers ! ! !   I guess it stands to reason, if it has a nose, it has to have boogers...

     I looked at my coffee cup, of hot steaming wonderful Joe, and there was a cat booger on the edge of the cup right where the coffee was.....uhn uhn uhn uhn uhn ...there is no 3 second ruling on anything that a booger touches, not 10 seconds, or 10 years...I sat there in total disbelief at how my morning was going...You ever just want to cry?  If I were a boo hooer, I'd been shedding buckets, but, no I'm a thinker, and think all sorts of things....

Soon, yonder comes my beloved, and quickly seizes up the situation....grabs the cat, puts same on the porch,  and grabs my cup and comes back with a wet towel and a new cup O joe....I got up and took another shower, my second of the day, and it wasnt even 7 AM yet....

    I dont remember what happened the rest of the day, but by the end I was worn out, as I am everyday, and as I took my fourth shower of the day, I noticed I had blood on one of my arms and hands, so it must have been a productive day....I dont consider the day productive unless I've shed blood....

Gotta go for now...Got to pick up new plates for Dianes new car...It's 10 minutes to the HEB from Chappell Hill, and I was thinking of ways to shave time off that so the beer will stay cold and pizza hot when we get home, so we got her a Mazerati....200MPH...yeah, that's the ticket...

Keep the sun at y our six and ride boldly ride....
your frien and resident alien nut job....Cephus

PS: Hey Jackie, was it ok to say BOOGER?    


07/07/16 03:10 PM #8033    

 

Teddie Jordan

So sorry to hear the news about David. He was such a good guy, and is now pain free and in the arms of our Lord.

 

Cephus, the little toe is a device used to find furniture in the dark!

And prolonged exposure to cat boogers in coffee is known to cause your hair to fall out!

Also your mention of Scandinavians reminded me of some news. Fran and I recently had our DNA analyzed by Ancestry.com and the biggest surprise of my life, my highest category is Scandinavian. I had no idea.

But if my math is correct, if you go back only another five generations from your eight great grands, and barring intermarriage, which was very common in more isolated times, you potentially have 256 great grandparent surnames and blood lines. Five generations is what, maybe 150 more years?

My plan is that once I get too old to ranch, and hunt, and fish, and train dogs, I'm going to research my ancestry. But, I can tell you I aint there yet. In the meantime just call me El Svendedor Svensen.

We hope to make it to Fudd's next Tuesday.


07/07/16 05:07 PM #8034    

 

Scotty Croom

i join all our class as we mourn david z's passing...it is more perconal because we were friends for many years, his parents also close to our family, his wife,linda and i have been friends since childhood, linda was also my wife,carolyn's pal since jr, high...these events bring our 64 class closer and allow us to appreciate each other much more...i send my love,prayers and best wishes david's family and to all of you...


07/07/16 05:33 PM #8035    

 

Charles Dent

David and I spent a lot of time together in high school, worked on old cars and got into and out of more fixes than I care to remember. He and Linda are good friends. I will take comfort in 2 Corinthians 5:1; "For we know that if the earthly tent our physical body which is our house is torn down through death, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Blessing to all the 64 Class.


07/07/16 08:49 PM #8036    

 

Scotty Croom

i found annocement/obit for david zaring...visitation from 2pm until 4pm/memorial service at broussard funeral home,beaumont...sunday,july 10th....1605 north major dr.,beaumont


07/07/16 11:06 PM #8037    

 

Scotty Croom

talked w/tommy mccaslin tonight..he visited david 2 wks ago...told him about website...hope he reconnects w/us soon...


07/08/16 06:59 AM #8038    

 

Johnny Sheffield

Our hearts and prayers go out to Linda zaring and family over the 

lost of David. It hurts all of us when we lose  a  waltrip classmate or family member. We were all

like family. 

May gods blessing be with Linda and family. 

Johnny

 


07/08/16 09:29 AM #8039    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Thank you Scotty for information on David's services.  Here's David's high school picture. Dearest David rest in peace.

David Zaring

February 23, 1946 - July 7, 2016

David Zaring, 70, of Beaumont, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on February 23, 1946, in Houston. He retired from the United States Postal Service after thirty-six years.

 

Survivors include his wife, Linda Zaring; sons, James Padgett and his wife, Stephanie, of China; Mical Padgett and his wife, Wyndi, of Sour Lake; Kyle Padgett and his wife, Kimberly, of Huffman; and Michael Zaring and his wife, Anne, of Galveston; sister, Pat Liles and her husband, Cleo, of Denton; grandchildren, Kathryne Padgett, Grayson Padgett, Blain Padgett, Raegan Padgett, Kenedy Padgett, Kamryn Padgett, Kylen Padgett, Logan Padgett, Kassler Padgett, Kendall Padgett, Angus Zaring, and Stephen Bogenschutz and his wife, Kristin.

 

A gathering of Mr. Zaring’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. with his memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

 

 


07/08/16 10:30 AM #8040    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

God speed David...

See Davids High School picture?  SMILING ! ! ! See the picture above on the forum of David in a wheelchair with his beautiful grandchildren?   SMILING ! ! !   I hadnt seen David since 64, but that's how I remembered him when his name was mentioned, or when I was thinking back on the "good ol days", always smiling...that's how I will always think of him...Smiling ! ! ! 

     Sometimes there seems little to smile about, but with inspirations like David Zaring, smiles should come just a tad easier....

That's how I will always think of all our classmates that have gone before us, and those still here,  SMILING SMILING SMILING....!  

"yea tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me..." God and all our God sent friends like David...AND YOU MY CLASSMATES...SMILING....

Prayers, cares and love to all in the Zaring family....may healing come quickly and the celebration of Davids life never ending....


07/08/16 05:48 PM #8041    

 

Ronna Brand

I think the Walteip Class of '64 is so special and truly blessed to have maintained the support of each other, in good times and bad.    I am grateful for that and also love the great laughs I get from you guys-thanks for sharing your great stories with the rest of us!

 

 

 


07/10/16 09:26 PM #8042    

 

Scotty Croom

sharon and i drove to beaumont for david's memorial.. linda sent her love and appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers...joined by bryan copeland, jane and bill neighbors , ken and pam mitschkie (old bt friends).......


07/11/16 10:09 AM #8043    

 

Mary Weidner (Williams)

I had to post when I read about David Zaring.  My prayers go out to his family.  He was a great guy!  I had a bit of a crush on him in high school.  We were always in home room together.  He seemed to always sit behind me and we always talked.  Years later when I was working in the Heights at a doctor's office, I was so surprised that he was the mailman!  We saw each other everyday again for years and we were able to catch up again.  He was indeed a great guy!  So sorry we did not keep up after he retired.  Life is short friends!  RIP David!


07/11/16 11:53 AM #8044    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

So true - Life is short!  So remember Lynn and Pat Prewit will be at Fuddrucker's on 290 tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 12) at 6:30 p.m. and we all need to join them!

 

Scotty, so glad you and Sharon and others were able to attend David's services.  I know it meant a lot to Linda. 

Hugs,

 


07/13/16 07:41 AM #8045    

 

Johnny Sheffield

Thanks to Lynn Pruitt for getting everybody back together on fudds 

night.  Great crowd last night. From talking to all, life is to short to meet and see 

each other twice a year.  I will be getting together with Jackie Lynn and Barbara to discuss

fall fling in October at goode company bar b que.  

 

johnny

 


07/13/16 10:28 AM #8046    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Fantastic night at Fudd's --- it felt so good to be with all these loving folks!!!  Our headcount was 34 and I'll compare with pics and see if we overlooked anyone.  Teddie and Fran were coming but unfortunately, Gus is not doing good and they needed to be with him.  We pray for Teddie's buddy and companion, Gus. 

I'll be posting the pictures soon!  Hugs

 


07/13/16 12:56 PM #8047    

Lynn Prewit

Pat and I would like to thank everyone who was at Fudd's last night.  We were hoping that at least a few people would show up but what a surprise when we opened the door and saw so many there.  It was like the song, "I opened the door and there was a party going on". We were kidded about the hostess being late (we were late due to a long, slow train crossing Pinemont at Hempstead Highway). I had no idea I was the hostess.  I just thought it was time for another Fudd's gathering. Shoot, if I had known I was hostess I would have had balloons, gifts for the ladys and free beer for the guys. Too bad there are no rain checks.

We really appreciate the out of towners and everyone fighting the Houston traffic and all the construction to come. Barbara was there with a hurt knee (I hope your doctor's visit Friday goes well), Linda after having her annual checkups at the Medical Center, and Henny and Roric for getting out of "Downtown" to come. I don't know if everyone else knew but me that Roric was a pitcher in the major leagues for 9 years and known for hitting his share of home runs.

Again, Pat and I had a great time and hope everyone else did too.

PS: This is the longest comment I have ever written on the post (I'm a one sentence guy). Beau, I'm not   competing with you, you're the champ and keep it up.

Teddy's best friend and companion, Gus, is very sick and needs your prayers. Some may say he is just a dog but Gus is family and loved as much.


07/14/16 12:59 AM #8048    

 

Scotty Croom

tues. nite at fudds was great..could not believe turn out...everyone must have wanted to get out of heat...thanks pat and lynn for putting idea together...until nest time,take care...


07/14/16 07:39 AM #8049    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Goooooood Morning Chappell Hill and all points in between....What a great turn out at fudds...musta been thousands, nay millions....34? Really Jackie, are you sure?  well, 34s that's great too...Thanks to  lead foot  Lynn and Pat for hosting the party of the summer...beer and wine flowing freely...champagne, caviar, burgers and frys and cherry pies....all sponsored by Ben Gay and Ace bandages, and Dr Scholls inserts....And the Texas Medical center....

     Barbara?   Whazup whith your knees girl....you need to quit that sort of stuff...I know, youve been competing in the ironwoman triathalon and the ninja warrior g ames, right?   Yeah, that's how I'm gonna tell it...

      It onlyu took us an hour and a half to go 50 minutes worth of driving....seems folks were playing bumper cars at beltway 8 and 290, seven of em....how inconsiderate of em to do that....they just did that to piss me off, I kn ow their game....BUUUUUT, IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE EVERYONE, so it was worth the drive....it's always worth the drive, whether there's 34 or 1....

     We left early because we had to be home by 9:30 to give Jack his seizure meds, he gets 4 at 9:30 AM and 3 at 3:30 PM and again 4 at 9:30 PM, all the same med, plus 1 to protect his liver, which seems to be working, so far....liver function good and no more seizures.....knock on wood...

     On that note, here's hoping that Gus will turn the corner and perk up and get back to huntin and snoozin in his favorite spot....OH, he's just a dog ! ! ! !    NO, HE ISNT JUST A DOG, IVE MET GUS, AND HE IS AS FINE A COMPANION AS THEY COME, and a treasured member of the Jordan family...We're thinking of you Teddy and Fran, and Gus.....

    Hey Johnny, Happy Birthday again....Johnny sent the neatest birthday card to me, sort of sums up what being in the country is all about...I was trying to find a good card for Johnny, but we're still dealing with Dianes brothers estate, and the time got away from me....the hard part of the estate is done, probate and appointing an administrator, (Dianes Dad)....Rick had no will, and nothing was easy to find, ie deed to house, titles to car motorcycle and boat, and keys to get in tto everything....

    Rick was a computer wizard, so everything he owned was password protected, and I mean everything....

     Which brings me to my next stat ement, HAVE YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER....we are trying to get everything done so our children or executor wont have much to bother with....I know it isnt a pleasant subject, but it is still there  nonetheless....been tryuing to give lots of stuff away, but NO ONE WANTS OUR STUFF....I've got a great box from 1920 that's wonderful, that kind of stuff, and my old cigar boxes and a great old broken lawn mower that has many fond memories....I cant believe no one wants all that good old stuff....got an old hoe and rake and shovel, antiques all....

      Ok, we're thinking about having an august gettogether, say maybe 2nd SATURDAY AFTERNOON????, around 4 Pm at SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE at Black Horse, (cypress rosehill area) on 290 at Fry road !
Or, whichever Saturday folks can get together....so let me know by a show of hands...all for signafy by saying "AYE",  All opposed?  Nay?    The ayes have it, so, there you go....

     Ok, dogs and cats have eaten breakfast, now it's our turn....acon and beggs, toast and jam, rock and roll...
keep the sun at your xis and ride boldly ride....
Your frien and slightly demented Chappell Hillian Allan Badillion Robert E Lee Cephus Magillicutty...esq...


07/14/16 12:24 PM #8050    

 

Beau Wann, Jr.

Ok, dates of August  27th will be our next fudds meeting at Spring Creek barbeque on Saturday around 3 or 4 oclock, or anytime anyone can get there.  if need be, we can move it up to the 20th of august. I ve already heard from a couple a hunded folks that the first two weeks is not good....I say ok....

I figure Saturday is a better day for most folks.  Generally dont have doctors appointments or other things planned.  Although I was thinking about getting a prosthetic brain sometime this DROUGHT.... I can probably get one anyday of the week, except those days ending in Y....

So, AUGUST 27TH IS THE TENTATIVE DAY FOR OUR NEXT FUDDS MEETING, ONLY AT SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE AT BLACK HORSE, OR NOW KNOWN AS THE CYPRESS ROSEHILL AREA....

It use to have a great landmark, some tall grain elevators with a black horse at the top, but nooooooooo, some idjified moron just couldnt stand it, had to tear em down....The subdivision south of 290 is called BLACK HORSE, and so is the country club/golfcourse....

Ok, time to deplane.... 


07/14/16 02:26 PM #8051    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

BroBeau, got it on my calendar!!!  Closer to date will send out reminders. 

Also just posted pics of our July 12 gathering at Fudd's - look under Fuddrucker/Houston by Year - 2016 sub-tab in left hand column.

Hugs


07/15/16 12:45 AM #8052    

 

Scotty Croom

beau,is this the same spring creek bbq several of us ate at several yrs. ago...????


07/15/16 09:51 AM #8053    

 

Jackie Crowe (Finch)

Happy Big 70th Birthday, Lynn Wren!

And a Happy 70th Birthday to the boys tomorrow, Robert Derrick and Lynn Prewit and all the July birthday group!!   Kick up your heels and keep on dancing. Hugs

 


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