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Mary Weidner (Williams)

So sorry for your loss Diane. As others can contest, it is so hard to loss your Mother because they have such special places in our hearts. I pray for comfort for you and endurance to do all that you do. Beau, you are a fighter and as you have found out that is what a fight with cancer needs. God bless you both.

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Please add my condolences, Diane and Beau.  Diane, you have stayed the course with your parents, please take comfort in that,  that's a mighty thing to do, glad it was peaceful.

Beau , stay on that course and let us know how your days go.   For myself, doesn't look like my back surgery will be anytime soon.  In my waiting, I've started to rest and stay away from all the extra work , actually feel better.  I'm here at the antique shop today, just selling.

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Visitation for Diane Wann's mother is Thursday at Woodlawn from 10:00am until 12:00 noon.

Graveside service will be there at Woodlawn at noon.

A Memorial will be held at 1:00pm at Oaks Presbyterian Church 1576 Chantilly Lane

Gloria Hornick (Walker)

Diane and Beau, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.  What a difficult time for you, but you are not alone.  Your faith is strong and you have support from many friends and loved ones.

Ronna Brand

Diane and Beau,

I am so sorry to hear of Diane's Mom's passing.  I know this is a very difficult time in your lives - please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.  

Beau Wann, Jr.

This is Diane for Beau and I, We want to thank you for all the prayers, cards and those who came to the visitations and memorial service.  Waltrip people are the best!  What you didn't know is that the day Mom died, Beau and I were at MDAnderson in the ER.  He was having some swallowing issues and other side effects.  Beau was admitted and we stayed 2 nights.  He had an MRI,went from a liquid diet to a soft diet as they tried to determine cause of sypmtoms.  Yesterday (the 19th) we were back at MDA for appointments.  He had a swallow test and throrough evaluation.  His swallowing is fine, there are some issues with the brain not sending the right signals to swallow occasionally.   The brain has a lot of swelling and inflammation.  They said that given 3 surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy, his symptoms were to be expected.  Tomorrow he starts a new chemo that will specifically target the swelling, inflamation and residual effects of the radiation. He is expected to feel substantially better by Monday. That's what we need right now. The last 2-3 months have been very tough. 

Thank you again for all your prayers for My mom and family.  My sister, Pam, has really done and continues to do an amazing job of helping our dad.  

be safe, hug your family and say your prayers.  Love to all!  Beau and Diane

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Diane, thank you for the update.  It has been several weeks since Beau posted and I knew he must be feeling extra bad.  I am glad to hear he will be better by Monday, he certainly needs a break.  Speaking of needing a break, how are you doing?  Being the care giver is not an easy task, and losing your mother at the same time had to be over whelming.  I, like most of the class, will continue to pray for you and Beau.  I hope better days are right around the corner.  

Patricia Williamson (Williams)

Diane and Beau,

Beau Wann, Jr.

      cant find mycursor, and you g0tta have one of those badboys if yor gonna navacate ronund hesr a crursor a cursor, my kindom for a curzor b0y  youc0undnt finded yor corsoe with both hands maby the dingo ate  yor corsr, went down to chez mda last week duh right got start3e on new  drug called an infsusion supposed to bring the swewllni, and feel bett3e, so far  nada,   sure    am wearyok gottta go yall take care and tanks foe continued prayees and support          

Tom Britton '65

We love ya Beau. And love your posts...with your delightful sense of humor. You crack us up.

Stay strong my man!

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

So glad to hear from you, Beau.  Not necessary to entertain us,right now, it's good to know you are still surviving all this, rest,limit stress, do what YOU want to do and need.  WE ARE ALL HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU, MEANS PROGRESS!

Beau Wann, Jr.

     howdy from the bicentenial manfrom the planet methane, just on tghe other side of the comet urrine.   the stuff I forfgot nd now triying to relarned,I learrded almost 2 centeries ago was trying to leard to and probaby produced the same results, frustrstration and tears and wanting to ram oneshead into a wall. which at this point would notgf b e good.last week I wqas so depressed aandd despondent I wanted to pull the plug, we have long sensts pas the the point of deminising returnes... so, whats the point, eh hoser.

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Here's hoping, Beau and Diane, you get a whole lot better before the holidays.

Not sure if you meant the astute word on word, but you did use the word "ram" as in Waltrip rams, and then wall, as in Wall trip, which I thought amusing.  Just comes natually, anyone else see something in Beau's comment

Just got my Moderna booster, so hopefully will be done.

Beau Wann, Jr.

     goot nobbbin hobgobblinand trick or treat russel stovers is goot hootman.

it;'s me again margret,  beyouvinscenteio prehistoric man from the planet methane, just on the oyher side of the comet yourian.    you know, it has come to my attention,  and  when somthening com to my attention, it has to pass by 3 brains that dont work or not commuicating with each orther let alone other parts of my body what beauyiful days we're having. 44 degrees every morn last coulpe of days.    up until this last week, i was ready for themto pull the plug,,  not so much now boname', shame on me, iwas just weary and hurting, wallowing ing the dreaded sef pity garden of woe.  look what i'd have missed. and i still have my health. and a couple cute noses. dixie bell lee, and bizzy izzy, the freaky leaky beagle. that dog is the leakingest thing on this hill, im gonna vounteer her for th whirld famous chvfd. dan pastorini use ta be a member of the chvfd.

      ok, gotta go, going out on a little r and r tractor supply

Lloyd Pond

Love the fall weather. Trying to get out and walk each day. I need to keep working. Our Silver Strings Orchestra performed today at Brookdale Retirement Village. First performance since  March 2020. We played well and the audience was very nice. Our piano player is  85 years young and is the backbone of the group, keeps everyone one tempo and on cue. An inspiration for sure. I love the fact that each one of you prays for one another. Prayer helps everyone, the praying person and the prayer receiver. 

Tom Britton '65

Glad you are still making music, Lloyd!!

Scotty Croom

lloyd,my mother lives at brookdale,off university..you should ask for her next time your group plays...

Beau Wann, Jr.

      Its me again waltip class of angels, ole "Im a lucky ffellow, id be brave and mellow, if I only had a brain", That new infusion treatment to treat the swellin in my brain seems to be working.  has helped to restore some normal activy like working around the house. Dont want Diane to have all the fun. Still not allowed to drive anything, thank goodness, really dont feel good about handling a veehicle, even up here on the hill.  just so youll know, they make seat belt extentions for most all veehicles. One thing I have a problem with, buclking my seat belt and unbucling it.  I thing they are about 22 dollars. My ot flound then on line for me, and also foung a typing program so I can practize, My goal is to get back to 70 tp 100 wpm. The typing progran gives you wpn and accuracy in words and spelling there of.

     It's sure have been a long journey, I feel like such a slaccker, weather have been great.beeen able to get out and work in the garage and out side and such.  Got the bluebonnet plants coming up, no flowers yet, but they will be here before you know it, The gawkers will start clogging up the hiways and biways. I've had to put up no tresspasing and pridate property signs to keep um off the hill. 

     sure do appreciate all the prayers and wellwishinb,   you waltrip warriors are just the greatess angels the whirld had ever known,  yall are as good as it gets of course it's all God, and it's whats God wants us to do. I'm still so blessed even with bad affliction. My chacne to get closer to God and to discover whats really important, you fine folks and God Cant wait to get togeteher again.  Susan Bowman came to see us last week.  so good to see her.  

     had pt and ot today and they worked me hard, which is what I want. no pain no gain.

I find the one thain thats wears me out, is talking     well then, shut up, right!  Little Miss is calling for me to come to bed, so i'll just away.

Lloyd Pond

Pecan crop is a bust this year. We are going to have to go out to Bastrop to buy some I guess. Ferrell is such a marvelous cook. We made pumpkin 🎃 bread and pie last weekend, so good and a start for  treats to come during the holidays. My fathers sister would always bring a car load of homemade candy, fudge, date nut loaf, divinity at the holidays. Her 1954 De Sota convertible could have doubled for Santa's sleigh. Of course , she gave everyone got a haircut and made my sisters new 👗. Christmas was never the same after she passed away. Of course, we,were all getting to be adults ourselves, so we were able to make new or continue some of those traditions. Giving thanks and then sharing the abundance we are  blessed, right? <>>

Don Ellisor

Our pecan crop is non exitant this year as well. We still have some in the freezer from two years ago.  Felt really bad that I missed not seeing everybody at the get together. Old age strikes again. God bless everyone and protect everyone!

Tom Britton '65

It's wonderful that us Waltrip grads can keep in touch. Love hearing about Lloyd & Ferrell's pecans....and yours too Elisor. Plus Bo's posts are always a delight. Priceless.

Bennie Schielack

Speaking of crops, our acorn crop is fantastic this year.  I have already picked about 4000 of them, and just looked out and there are acorns like sand at the beach.  (I pick them because I don't want to be forced to pull little oak trees all next year).  

I did purchase about 20 lbs of cracked Choctaw pecans and have been steadily pulling the meat out.  Most are really good, but some, not so much.  I de believe they come from the Bastrop area, which, as most of you know, is known for its pecans.  There are lots of pecan trees here in Wharton, but, for some reason, no one really brags about them here.  

Hope everyone local is enjoying the great weather we have been having. 

After attending the TT/UH game, I spent the next 8 weeks enjoying Covid.  After losing 20 lbs, I am at the weight my Dr. wanted me to reach 12 years ago.  Things are returning to normal (except new, restricted diet for Diabetes).  Season tickets to UH Football have been wasted for the most part, but we did manage to attend the last game, and are looking forward to the last two home games.  Also, our 3rd consecutive season Basket ball tickets have been well used.  We both enjoy bb.  Last year, I drove to Indianapolis three times, in addition to Fort Worth once for games.  The game last night was exceptionally exciting for the last 10 minutes, and we are really looking forward to another fantastic season.  The past few seasons have been as exciting as the Hayes/Chaney and the Hakeem/Clyde years were.  Bring on the "good times" @ UH . . . . .  

Sharon Allen (Richardson)

Thank you to all our Waltrip Veterans we appreciate your service and sacrifices 

Teddie Jordan

Today being Veteran's Day is an ideal time to visit the Military Salute section indicated on the tab on the left side of the home page. So many of our classmates and parents who served are recognized and saluted there!

This section of our class website is another sterling gift that our dear Jackie has left us, and that our other dear classmate Beverly now works so diligently to maintain. Both have given us special gifts!

Teddie Jordan

Sharon Smith Gouras, we enjoyed seeing you and celebrating your birthday. Ol' time is flying but havin birthdays is always agood thing!!