Offical Site of TJ Class of 1968
| TJ Class of '68 UPDATE 11/26/06 | ||||
| * | * | Hi friends,
(Burp)! Excuse me, but it
is Thanksgiving weekend. I am thankful that we didn't have a
hurricane threat this year. I am thankful that it is a year and a half
since Murphy's cancer surgery and he has a clean bill of health. I am
thankful for my elderly parents and mother-in-law that are still with us to
share the holidays. I am thankful for my daughter, son-in-law, and two
beautiful granddaughters. I am thankful for the great friends and
classmates that I get to communicate with daily. I am thankful that I had
enough e-mails with NEWS that I could write another UPDATE! So,
enough about me! Let's hit it.....
MAIL CALL
from Beth Anne Sutherlin Coakley
this is a website that has a 'million' ways to help our military......even the
injured ones..that have lost limbs and need their homes adapted to their special
needs now.
from Sharon Gary Peters
And how about those Arkansas
Razorbacks?? My youngest Michael was born in Fort Smth, AR and is a big
Arkansas fan. He is thrilled beyond words! Go Razorbacks!
Last night. November 11, 2006, my nephew Stephen Gary and
his lovely bride Kristi Allen were married! His dad, Brian is a '70 TJ grad and
mom, Mary is a '70 PNG grad. The reception was at the Brad Club and it was
fabulously decorated and we were honored with great music and a delicious
dinner. My mother, Marie Gary, was certainly there and also in attendance was a
host of family and friends. Rose Vasquez Prejean (Johnny's sister), class of
'65, Mary and Brian friend of many years were also in attendance.
from Sandy Ellis MacNamera
I continue to enjoy
the updates on my old friends. Unfortunately at times my CRS kicks in and I
have to look up pictures to remember the faces. It is much easier with the
yearbook made available on our website. Way to go!
So - here's my news..... there are babies!
That's right, babies - my son Eric and his wife Kim are expecting twins in
February. We know that we are getting one of each, a boy and a girl.
We are all very anxious to meet these precious children - our first
grandchildren. There is some concern that the girl might take after her
grandmother - can you imagin? I am stocking up on things that sparkle,
jewlery and leopard skin clothing so that she has every opportunity. Eric
and my husband, Paul are stocking up on sporting equipment for the boy.
We are looking forward to an exciting Christmas
season here in Elgin. Christmas Eve is big at our house and I
cook gumbo! Eric, Kim, her parents, and my step-son, Hudson will all be
here. Paul's brother and his children will be here from New Jersey between
Christmas and New Years. We will spend a couple of days at the Menger Hotel
in San Antonio. I just LOVE Christmas - don't you?
Once again, thanks for all that you do. Isn't
it about time for another reunion? So - Happy Holidays to you all - enjoy
your families and your life.
from Jody Hopkins Barbin
You guys are doing a fabulous job for the class of
'68. What nostalgia!!!!
(Thanks girlfriend! Mike and I love
doing it).
from Robert Sandoval
Sorry I have not contacted you. I've been at
this new company for almost two years and really miss the updates and news.
I don't miss the deceased news but I guess that is part of it. My home
email is
bsandy777@sbcglobal.net
,
but after 9 hours a day in front of this computer, I
really don't use the one at home very often. My big regret is not making contact with Larry Speakebefore his passing. Tommy Thompsonand Gary Hammondvisited with him prior; he told some Bob Sandovalstories. Have a great holiday. R.P. Sandoval, P.E.
International Alliance Group Proj. Engr. ph. 832.615.1470 (I received another e-mail from
Robert and here it is.)
I'd like to know what the web site is. I really miss those times. Didn't know how good we had it. I really can't complain. This is a great company except I have to travel to Bakersfield about twice a month. We're doing the project management for a revamp of an old Shell refinery for Flying J. The refinery does not have the big engineering staffs like the old days so my company does the project management. It's actually a good concept. My only other big news is my kid graduated about a year ago from A&M and is finally off the payroll. I now have more than $6 in my pocket, ha ha. Hope you're doing well. Terry Watson phones every now and then, and I speak with Tom Phillipsand Casey Arredondo.Casey's health is not the best and he is on a disability. Thanks for keeping the class of '68 intact. from Tommy Thompson
Linda, just thought everyone would like to
know about the memorial site, in memory of Larry. By the way his birthday was
Nov.18th. On this site you can 'light a candle' in his m emory.
His daughters have kept up the site with tremendous amounts of love. It is
well worth visiting. Please pass this on.
Site Address: http://larry-speake.memory-of.com/about.aspx
from Mike Soileau
Thanks for all the
work you , Mike and others are doing, it is great. I want to contribute to
the expenses. I will be in town during the holidays can drop off a check
or cash. Tell everyone hi for me.
This is a link to my company ... we supply people all over the
world ... engineers..technicians ... laborers..anything. Please pass
it on maybe someone may need our services. www.peaknetinc.com
Thanks
Michael Soileau
Class of 68
from Carole White Metnick
Hi from Chicago!!
I have been following some of the e-mails and photos posted on the website by
you and others. It is amazing how much work you and everyone else have put
into this project. I know that many are reaping the enjoyment from all of
your extensive hours sitting in front of the computer! I see a Vickie
Peterson listed. Since there wasn't a V. Peterson in our yearbook, is this
a mistake??? Anyway, thank you again for all of your updates and my
best to all of our classmates and their families. Although my home is now
Chicago, I will always remember growing up in Pt. Arthur and the many good times
we all had. My wishes for a terrific Thanksgiving to all and a very
blessed and joyous holiday season ahead filled with family and friends.
(Does anyone know V. Peterson that we have listed on the
MISSING page on the website?)
from Bart Darby
I started working for Carter
Burgess (Engineering, Architecture and Related Services) Nov. 8th, in my
role here I will be managing Federal Projects for our US Operations. Laura and I
will be moving to Kingwood hopefully as soon as our home in Round Rock is sold.
FYI, My first day here I
found out that our Secretary(Amy Crawford) on the 4th Floor was from PA
,5th street in Lakeview.
She played softball for my
dad's sponsored team Darby Auto Supply.
Sr. Program Analyst
Carter :: Burgess 55 Waugh Drive, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77007
Direct 713.803.2068 / Fax 713.869.2049
from Tommy Thompson
Linda, I just got this email from Gary Hammondand he found James Hubert. Thought you may want to pass along.
We've all been wondering where he was, and here he is.
(The following is an e-mail to Gary from James (not the Jimmy
Hubert in our annual) Hubert. We have not had a valid address on him in
years. Now we can remove him from our MISSING page on the website.
Yeah!)
Gary,
My brother, Paul
forwarded your email that you were looking for me.
I'm
alive and well here in the Dallas area. I'm divorced living in
Richardson. Never did have any kids.
Paul
remarried after his first wife died and he still lives in Richardson. Our
older sister, Gay and her husband live in League City south of Houston and JC
our oldest brother still lives in McKinney with his wife. All of them have
scattered children and grandkids. Even Paul is a granddaddy with another
one due in December.
Dad
died several years ago. Mother celebrated her 91st birthday in September.
She lives in an assisted living apartment in Lufkin and still gets around
pretty well. We had the majority of the clan at our camp house the weekend
after her birthday as part of her birthday wish. Yes we still have the
cabin but it's been modified a few times since you last saw it.
Working
for this company that use to be Ingersoll Rand. We have been Atlas Copco
(Swedish) for a little over 2 years. I've been working in the engineering
group for the last couple of years to bridge between the manufacturing and the
engineering department.
I'm on a tight schedule this week. I have a trip to California leaving this weekend for all of next week. When I get back from Calif maybe we can get together. By the way for years I've been called Jim at work (some ladies a long time ago decided James was too formal) but am still James to family and friends, so if you happen to hear me referred to as Jim (as in my email) don't be too surprised. Hope all is well with your family. Look forward to talking to you. Jim Hubert Project
Specialist
Engineering Department
Surface Drilling Equipment from Fred McCarty
Just now catching up on our website and just got the
address for mailing my donation tonight. I will drop it in the mail tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
I also heard from Janice Jones Kelly, Linda
Blakley Rindlishbacher, Ricky Bradley, Roy Dale Birklebach, Joye Jefferson Roll,
Beverly Copeland Gaspard, Norma Guidry, Pat Trahan Knox, Ernie Casteneda
Bullion, Jane Lippincott Koerth, Janice Hebert Boudreaux, Loretta LaLonde Myers,
Dale Netherland, & Randy Baker.
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WEBSITE CONTRIBUTIONS $$$$$$$
Contributions have been coming in. THANK
YOU
to Charles Cramer, Gary & Jody Hopkins Barbin,and Carmen Babin Hardyfor sending checks to put into the website account.
I have had e-mails requesting the information again on where to send checks to
help maintain the site when we get the paid siteon the
internet. (Remember that the one now is a free site).
The
approximate cost for a deluxe plan is $9.00 a month. I will tell you the
exact amount when we are actually signed up.
Send contributions to:
Linda DeCuir McFadden
112 Woodsong
Bridge City, TX 77611
(I received the following notes from
Charles and Jody with
their contributions:)
from Charles Cramer
Thank you to you and Mike for all of your work on the website. It's really
great to hear about what is happening with all the old classmates.
Enclosed, please find a check to help "keep the lights on" at the new
website.
Enjoy the holiday season.
Charles Cramer
from Gary & Jody Hopkins Barbin
You and Mike are doing a whale of a job on the website. Let us know if we
need more contributions. I know it is hard to collect to keep it going.
The reminders in the UPDATES help.
Love, Gary and Jody
After sending Mikea $$$ amount I
received and the ones that are on the way, he replied:
"I think we have the most generous classmates
on this side of the Mississippi. The class of '68 is an amazing group of
people."
(And I agree!)
Please don't forget that even though
Mike and I get a lot of praise , it is because you are the ones that send in the
news and photos to make it all work. Thanks to ALL OF YOU!
WEBSITE INFORMATION
Make sure you read all of the HOME PAGEand especially the NOTES OF INTERESTto make sure you get the
latest news. We are trying hard to eliminate the names on the MISSINGpage. We are also steadily adding e-mail addresses to the CLASS
LISTINGpage. I called Joye Jeffersonto get her
e-mail address and she gave me two others. When I contacted Robert
Sandovalto get his new
e-mail address, he gave me two others.
That is how it works, friends!!! Check out the page and see if you might be
able to help. Don't forget to send me any changes in your home
address, phone #s, or e-mail changes. It sure helps me out. We
don't want you to miss any of the latest gossip!
What do you think of the photos that continue to
come in? Aren't they great? I think that is what helps usto have such a personal website compared to some of the others. Let's keep
the photos coming. We still need the MILITARY pages to
plump up. You know
that you have a photo or two hanging around
that you could send. We are waiting.
Please be sure to send us your comments and
suggestions about the website. We aim to please.
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DEATHS
Doug Norwood
Billy Jordan
(loss of his dad) (loss
of his mom)
207 Waterwood Dr. 913
Whispering Pines Trail SW
Orange, TX 77630
Decatur, AL35603
(409)738-2300
Please contact these classmates with your sentiments
and comforting words.
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I think that my brain is just about picked over.
I hope that your holidays will be stressfree, (okay, that is really wishful
thinking), and fun. Enjoy the family and friends and food!
Stay safe and keep in touch,
Linda DeCuir McFadden
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