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Beverly Hengst (Allen)

There was a great turn out at the Fling yesterday.  It was so much fun to see our classmates from 58 years ago.  Our class has such a strong bond and we have managed to stay connected throughout the years.  Thanks to our cheerleader, Johnny Sheffield, for organizing this event and for Lynn Burkhardt in assisting him.  If you were not able to attend yesterday, try to make the next one.  

Richard Meek '65

Sorry I missed all you intrepid souls at the Fling last Saturday. I would have liked being with you all. Way better than feeling crummy. I'll look foward to the next one. However, my representative was there. For those of you slow on the uptake I refer to mi esposa, Paige.

Keep rooting for the Astros! I think they will win!

Pat Brantley (Ross)

Robbie was the kindest guy in our class.  We had wonderful classmates, butRobbie and Troy Holiman were wonderful to me.  I missed the party and will miss Robbie's service because I am in the hospital again. I know party was wonderful and hope to see photos soon.

Wayne Lake

Thanks to Johnny, Lynn, Beverly, Jimmie Lee and anyone else involved in organizing Saturday afternoon’s Waltrip64 get together. While standing around trying to have three conversations at the same time with old friends, I looked around and  realized that four of us (Dennis Hansel, Larry York, Lynn Prewit and I) were all in the White Oak Baptist church Sunday school class about 65 years ago and this event allowed us to be in the same place at the same time. Whodathunkit?

Geaux Astros! It’s time Verlander shows up and earns the big bucks.

wtl

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Pat, sorry to hear you are in the hospital.  I hope you will be getting out soon.  The Fling was well attended and it was great to see our classmates.  You can view the pictures now.  Just click on the 4th tab down "Flings", and select 2022 Flings.  Take care and let us know how you are doing.

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Pat, one more thing.  If you go to Jenkins.funerals.life and pull up Robbie's obituary, there is a video tribute on him that you will enjoy.

Sheila Gibert (Webb)

I was on the list as an attendee of the get together.  I was not able to come due to covid.  Sheila Gibert Webb. My last name was Gibert not Gilbert.

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Hi Sheila,  we missed you.  Sorry you got Covid and hope you are feelung better.  Take care.

Diane Cunningham (Wann ('72))

Hi everyone,

 It was really great to see everyone at Fall Fling.  Pat and Sheila, I hope you get well quickly.  I went to Robbie Boswell's funeral.  Beau and Robbie had a special friendship and over the years we attended several Boswell family functions in addition to many other visits we shared.  The funeral home was packed to standing room only.  His three sisters, brother and a nephew spoke.  It was very moving with many very good memories of Robbie shared with everyone.  The slide show of pictures on the funeral website was played again and really are a wonderful representation of Robbie's life.  I put the picture I took of Robbie and Beau from last December on his In Memory page.  I couldn't figure out how to make it smaller. It is such a good picture and they had a great visit.  Robbie's youngest sister, Laura, was in my class at Waltrip.  It is so interesting how so many of the class of 64 have younger siblings in my class.  It really is a small world.  I was checking some of Beau's papers and emails and had forgotten that John Adams was not only a classmate of Beau's, but they served in the Navy together in San Diego.  They wrote many emails to each other over the years. 

I hope the storm front that came in Friday night gave you no problems.  The meterologists were predicting 70 mph striaight line winds and other wind and rain to 2 inches in Washington Co.  So on Thursday and Friday before I left for the funeral, I moved and secured everything. Took me hours. No rain while traveling, got home and got 1/2 inch by 11 pm and wind to 17mph.  If I hadn't battened it down, we would have had more.  So blame me if you didn't get anything.  Oh well, another wrong forecast.  Have a good week everyone!

Teddie Jordan

Diane, since Robbie passed away I am expecting to hear any day that a new Rock/ Country Classics band has been formed by Beau and Robbie in a garage somewhere in Heaven!

Diane Cunningham (Wann ('72))

Teddie and Wayne, you are so right.  Heaven has some jamming and singing, telling stories and lots of laughter.  Add everyone else from Waltrip and it is a great reunion! 

I sent Robbie's daughter, Kristen,  the pictures of the band with Beau and Robbie playing guitar and she had never seen them.  I was glad I was able to share.

Enjoy the fall weather! Diane

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Thankful for all the Veterans who have served to make our country safe and secure! I pray you feel honored and respected today and every day.

Teddie Jordan

Fran and I had a great time last night having dinner with Curt's mom and dad Wanda and Richard Walling, and attending the Cypress Creek Face organization's  Christmas concert. The show was "Deep in The Heart of Christmas",  by the Texas Tenors, a group of three very impressive Singers and Artists and Comedians! It was so enjoyable, and the mixture of  old Favorite Christmas Songs with a few a humorous and Texas favorites had the big crowd singing the old Christmas songs with a Texas twist was awesome. If you ever get to see one of their shows we would highly recommend it! 

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Teddy,  I am so upset that I did not know the Texas Tenors were here.  We had tickets to one of their concerts, right as Covid started, and it was delayed.  We exchanged our tickets for the rescheduled show, but sadly, it was canceled too.  Of course, we have seen them numerous times on TV, but that is usually just one song.  They put on a show on our last cruise.  It was wonderful!  You are correct, you need to attend one of their shows.

Teddie Jordan

Beverly we sure enjoyed them! I'm sure they will be back in Houston soon. Will let you know if we hear about a show around here.  

Diane Cunningham (Wann ('72))

Good Evening everyone, I hope everyone is doing well.  Yesterday I attended granddaughter Haley's graduation from Texas A&M.  Many of you have met her and Beau wrote about her often.  I am so proud of her.  She has persevered through many trials to get to this important milestone. When Haley was four, she told me she was going to A & M.  When she was six she told me she had a plan.  Many parts of the plan have changed but going to A & M and graduating has always been the forefront.  She has a lot of her Beaupa in her.  She interprets situations, understands people and reads between the lines.  I don't know how this 2nd generation Houston Cougar managed to have two Grand Texas Aggies.  Her brother, Taylor, graduated in 2017.  I am so proud of both of them. 

Today, I went to Houston National Cementary for the Wreaths Across America.  If you haven't heard about this, It is a volunteer Group that started at Arlington National Cemetary to lay a Christmas wreath on every veteran's grave at Christmas.  There were veteran representatives from all the armed forces, including a 92 year old Marine and 90 year old GI from the Korean War and a fighter pilot who was shot down and became a POW at Hanoi Hilton for a year. There were several high school JROTC groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Veteran groups, a teenage bagpipe band and many other groups.  The wreaths are made in Maine and shipped to Houston, truck drivers and companies donate their time, trucks and fuel to bring them here.  Then school districts, Metro and Harris County donated buses to move people.  48000 wreaths were laid today.  More will be laid tomorrow and next week. All in all a very moving and beautiful day.

Merry Christmas and Many blessings to you and your family!

Diane

Diane Cunningham (Wann ('72))

I know everyone is very busy, but I wanted to share a Blue Christmas service will be held on Wednesday at 7pm at Oaks Presbyterian church.  It is a shared celebration with St. Stephens UMC and Kingdom Fellowship.

It is held on the longest night of the year to offer hope for those who may struggle during the holidays for any reason (grief, lonely, hurting for any reason).  It is a positive service offering hope.  All are invited regardless of any church affiliation.  If you know someone who would benefit, please share.  Oaks is at 1576 Chantilly across from F.M. Black Middle school.

Blessings,

Diane

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Received sad news that Wendy Sherrill Carter lost her sister, Debbie Adams this morning.  Please keep Norm, Wendy,  and the entire family in your prayers.   Service details will be available later.

Johnny Sheffield

Prayers for Norman and his family and Wendy and Billy sherrill. 
may gods blessing be with you all at this time. 
johnny and Becky 

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Debbie Sherrill Adams service is Thursday, December 29th, at noon, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 West Tidwell Road.  The visitation will start at 10:00 AM.  

Carole Gunter (Snell) (Jenkins)

Beautiful service today for Debbie Adams.   Wonderful tribute to her life of service to her family and her church.

Pat Brantley (Ross)

My YOUNGEST grandchild is now adulting every day.  She has a job with some big accounting firm.  Don't know them.  So some of you still have small grandchildren and my youngest is 22.  I have a great grandson courtesy of oldest grandchild.  I have a 27 year old granddaughter who just got married.  Wonderful man.  All four of my grandchildren live in Texas.  This is so convenient.  We are moving out of our beautiful two story house on a hill.  We are downsizing again and moving into a one story new home.  How do we collect so much stuff?  I don't have enough flat surfaces.  I got rid of lots when we left our big house in 2010.  How did I collect so much?  My grandchildren don't want most of it.  Do any of you have this problem?  I am not a pack rat.  I just buy vases and accent bowls - and books.

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Pat, good luck with your move and I hope it all goes well for y'all.  Please be sure to send us your new contact info so we can update your profile on our website.  Yes, those of us whose kids and grandkids live close are very fortunate.  

Beverly Hengst (Allen)

Hi Pat, Yes, I have the problem that my grandkids do not want any of my "stuff".  Their age group has completely different taste from our age group.  I have 3 sets of china, two sets of silver and several sets of crystal.  I am sure they will end up at Goodwill after I am gone.  Not to mention keepsakes that belonged to my grandmother, my parents, and my sister.  I just try not to think about it and enjoy my things while I am here.

I do not envy your moving.  My last move was in 2009 and I decided no more moves for me.  I am sure you will do just fine and be settled in no time.

Patricia Williamson (Williams)

Happy Birthday, Tony. I hope you had a great day!!!!!