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Sandi Schlesinger (Stark)

Beau and Diane you're always in my thoughts as you journey through this medical maze. I'm praying for some relief for Beau and some good days for you both. Beau always says Diane is an Angel and a Saint. Without a doubt, she has proved him to be right. Looking forward to Beau getting back to his storytelling and history lessons. You're missed by everyone.  

Mary Weidner (Williams)

Prayers and thoughts for Beau and Diane! Life can be so tough sometimes. Beau we need some stories! I bet you have a few hospital stories? Got to have a sense of humor or life is too hard! Hang in there! Everyone loves you and is pulling for you!

Ronna Brand

Beau and Diane, prayers continue to be lifted for healing.  These days are sure to be long but just know you have lots of love headed your way.  Ronna

William Donald Ansley

Yes, we are all aging.  We need each other's prayers more than ever.  The Apostle Paul writes:  "Rejoice evermore.  Pray without ceasing."  1 Thess.  5:16-17.  There is POWER IN PRAYER.  Dont stop!  Never!

Patricia Williamson (Williams)

Beau and Diane,

May you feel God's love wrap around both of you during this difficult time. 
 

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

From Diane Wann:

Beau’s MDAnderson doctors say his speech issues and inability to use his legs are caused by the inoperable brain tumor they’ve treated with radiation and continued chemo.  They see no shrinkage in that tumor, so Beau has decided to end his chemo treatments.

They went home yesterday afternoon and hospice has prepared their home for his care.

Beau insists he wants everyone to feel free to come visit, call or text him.  Please call Diane first to arrange visits.  713-560-0676

Beau’s son, Kevin, has come to stay with them and he’s brought food.  Neighbors are bringing food, so Diane will let us know when they may need meals.  Beau still has his appetite.  

Let’s continue prayers for Beau’s comfort and peace and for Diane and all of Beau’s                            family to feel God's love through this time.

Patricia Williamson (Williams)

Although the news about Bose condition is not the best, I'm so glad that he made the decision he did and also glad that hospice has been called in it's a gentle way to leave this life. I hope as the days progress you will be surrounded by all the love that you two deserve. Patty

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

dear Beau, this is not the news I wanted to hear, you didn't deserve this outcome as you couragrously fought this disease, just know God is still with you and Diane, and knows how tired you must be.  We are the losers in this fight, feeling it.

Pat Brantley (Ross)

I love you Beau.  I pray wisdom for your caretakers.  I want to come say hi, but don't want to stay too long.  
i will call Diane to set up appointment with Mr Wann.  All the famous people have gate keepers.  We only have a cat who guards the door.

Tom Britton '65

Praying for you and Diane...Beau.

So glad you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior. All of us believers will have one heck of a heavenly reunion...many of us sooner than later. Glad you'll be there. :-)

Love you man!!

Tommy Britton

Johnny Sheffield

Just had a visit with Diane and beau. 
they send there love to all and thanks for 

all the visits and phone calls. 
keep beau snd Diane in your prayers. 
johnny

Ruth Ellen Winters (Schmidt)

Beau and Diane  My thoughts and prayers are with you   May you find comfort and peace in our Savior Jesus Christ.  Gods Blessings to both of you.

Donald May

Beau and his family are in my prayers!

Mary Weidner (Williams)

Much love and prayers to Beau and Diane! We all miss Beau's letters full of information and fun! 
Beau, you have brought so much happiness with your writing which is a gift. Thinking of you both 

Mary Williams

Wayne Lake

Latest on Keith Kupec:  I called Caraday Nursing facility today and was told Keith is in their Covid unit. They did not report his condition/status, evidently he no longer has is cell phone and of course face to face visitation is out of the question. When it rains, it pours. I am ready to see this whole Covid thing in the rear view mirror.

Frank Lynn and I visted the Wann family last Sunday. Diane is everything Beau says she is. Beau's sons are  providing full time tag team help/attendance. All in all, they all seem to be holding up well and making best of the situation.   

I called Tonda Theisen yesterday and she is reovering/doing better, mood is good/upbeat, able to drive and take care of herself and soring out residual side effects of various meds after her heart surgery.

From Aransas where the sun is shining but the fish are not biting, wtl     

Marcie English (Nolan)

Thanks for all the updates Wayne. I appreciate your kindness in sharing. Praying for the Wann family and all who need care and comfort. Will add a special request for the fish to bite at your fishing spot. Hugs to all, Marcie

Pat Brantley (Ross)

I am trying to get to Beau and Diane's home as soon as possible.  Ron has a trip scheduled for next Monday to visit doctors in Houston.  I will call to see if Diane and beau would be available that afternoon.  I pulled a muscle in my back so I need to get physical therapy going quickly for that three hour drive to Houston.  
my family escaped Covid until this past Saturday.  My grandson and his wife tested positive Saturday.  They have a six month old who also has it.  They feel miserable and are first time parents.  They are worried about baby.  My son in law practices medicine in both the emergency room and private practice so he is exposed constantly.  He is careful but still attends a men's Bible study.  He hasn't gotten it.  He went to grandson's house to deliver food and medicine but left it on the porch.  I'm with you Wayne.  I want this thing gone. 
I am praying for our superhero Beau and Diane.  Wonderful to have the support of his sons.  

Beau Wann, Jr.

This is Diane for Beau,

Thank you everyone for the cards, calls and visits. Beau is a little weaker and but still has some of his sense of humor. His attitude is good. He tells visitors " I didn't give up, but my body did" The chemo and the tumor have drained his strength.  He has difficulty speaking with any volume or responding quickly (due to effects of the chemo and the brain and body are not being in sinc), but his mind is still sharp! 

Billy and Kevin are blessing.  They are really good with Beau.  Kevin does a lot of the cooking-great cook!.

He still wants visitors.  If you call and I don't answer,  leave a message or text. I can't always answer immediately.  But I will call you back.

Beau asks about eveyone and prays for those who are ill or grieving.

So as he would say " Ride boldly, Ride!  Enjoy the day! Peace and Love!

Beau and Diane

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Diane,  Thank you for taking the time to post about Beau.  The whole class is concerned about Beau and your news is appreciated.  How are you holding up?  I am glad that Beau's sons are there to help and support you and Beau.  Please let him know that y'all are in my prayers for peace and comfort.  

Mary Weidner (Williams)

Can someone send me Beau and Diane's address please? 
Thank you!

Susan Howard (Bowman)

Wayne Lake

Went to hear Larry Joe Taylor and Richard Leigh at 3^rd Coast Theater in Port Aransas (A) last night, acoustical, funny and entertaining – my kind of stuff. Richard Leigh is a notable song writer with several #1 hits and LJT is sort of the king of local C&W (Coastal and Western) music such as 3^rd Coast {Port A to Port B}, Island Time and My Kind’a Day on Padre.  

I enjoy college basketball and one of my hero’s is retiring this year after 41 years as Duke Men’s Basketball Coach K (Krzyzewski). Ticket prices for his final home game against dreaded rival North Carolina are going for $80K! Duke fans are gonn’a miss seeing him on the sidelines. Not only a great coach but even a better leader and human being.  

Listen’n to some old Jimmy Buffet albums recently and came across lyrics I could connect with

“the ocean has always been my Mother,

 Salt water is the perfect cure,

Hey, that’s my way.”

JB has been a long time fav of mine, not only great lyrics but sort of life style role model as he had a Cheoy Lee sailboat and so did I, he had Whaler fishing boat and I had one (both of my boats were much smaller than his) but that’s about where it stops since I have trouble controling my iPod much less make music.

Texas Bucket List featured Gatlin’s BBQ on Ella Blvd near Waltrip, it looks great, anybody give it a taste test?

Looking forward to a trip to Utah in March to see the Nat’l Parks around Moab.  

I hope Putin gets Covid, wtl

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Or a bullet to his head...lol!  Hope the KG isn't tracking comments against them.

I'd like to visit one of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville resorts, with my sis, who ia a total Parrothead...lol.

  In the meantime, Beau and Diane, I'm working the Navasota strip in the Old Bluebonnetville vintage shop this Sunday.  If I wake up to travel, may see if the Wanns could use a visit!

Pat Brantley (Ross)

Wayne, our business partner was a sailor.  He built an inter coastal waterway boat himself from the hull up.  It took him ten years but it is beautiful.  He had a nice sailboat that he and his wife and daughter lived on for a year.  They cruised the Caribbean and docked every two weeks for him to fly home to work for a few days.  They ran into Jimmy Buffet once and he said Buffet didn't take care of his boat.  Bebo was a nut about keeping boats in perfect condition.  He invited us to go sailing one day out of Galveston.  He started telling me to grab something and do something.  I looked at him and said I was prepared with a novel and a chair.  No work because it was my day off and I didn't understand what he was talking about anyway.  He laughed, but left me alone because he didn't want to do his own medical paperwork.

Kay Watters '65 (Greene)

Was able to visit the wonderful Wann family today.  Did my heart good.  I asked God to give me strength, and he gave me Diane, his son and granddaughter, and Beau's strong gaze, soft words, with Diane at his side. Beau was sitting in the recliner, as Izzey? decided to take his bed....lol.  What an enjoyable and heartwarming atmosphere with the cat near Beau, outside stretched out, dogs nearby. and Beau with everything for comfort, entertainment near by and loving family. and so happy to  being able to visit the Master who has given us so much laughter and unity, and continues to be a blessing to our great Waltripians, which I am still in awe of such an intelligent literary classmate.