Brenda Bussey - Class of 1957
Name in School: Breda Jane OWNBY
Spouse: Donald Earl Bussey
Street Address: 1766 County Highway 21
City: Guin
State & Zip Code: Alabama 35563
E-Mail:

Comments:

It's like this: We want so much to come we'll be showing ( cutting horses ) at a big show in Fort Worth during the time.

We can't know ahead exactly when Don will be showing, so we're reserving our spot in case it works out that we can come for at least part of it.

Bio: ( For - Not, by Don ) - Got married - had kids - had six grandkids - still married - it ain't dull - It's great.

Don is still at the bank, but hired someone 2 years ago to take his place as CEO.

He remains Chairman of the Board, but has a little more free time now, and a little less responsibility. He still does the investments part of the banking and still works, but usually ownly 4 days a week.

Our son, Bret, manages the farm. They bought our ‘big' house and we built a smaller one three years ago.

It's a great Bleassing to have Son and Family right here with us.

Bret enjoys the ‘horsin around' and that's an added plus for Don's enjoyment of it. The ‘local' grandkids are great to have around.

Don's chairman of Finance Committee with the Dawson McAllistor Ministry, headquartered in Fort Worth. He has trips there for board meetings fairly often.

We're very interested in this ministry.

Dawson's Ministries are directed to youth, including a Sunday night radio call in show; conferences in many cities; a college for horse-loving youth at the facility in Forth Worth; clinics there for youth and adult cutters, reiners and barrell racers.

Don's job gets a little tough occasionally, as the whole ministry is funded by donations and always runs in the red.

Don is healthy tho a Senior citizen; hasn't changed an iota; still loves and enjoys people; loves his Lord Jesus, and puts up with with me quite well!

I recall telling him about 42 years ago that I didn't want a bald headed, pot bellied man - well, I don't have a bald headed man.

Oh, we do hope to see you all.

If we just can't get it in the schedule, just keep the $$$ and I guess Don would say keep it in the account for use on the next reunion - or give it to Keller if he's real bad needy - ( at least buy his ticket! )

Brenda

Don Has Another Letter 0n E-Mail Page!
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Willa Dean Dickie ---3/30/2000
Name in High School-If Different: Abbott
Name of Spouse: Bob
Street Address: 541 Leicester Court
City: Louisville
State & Zip Code: Ky 40222-5064

Do you plan to attend the Reunion? Yes

Love the Web site. Good job! If you have an address for JoDee Morris Bussey, I’d love to have it.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.

Willa Dean

See Willa Dean's Other Letters & Pictures!

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Velta Fern Barnett (Perry_
My Email: fernb@airmail.com
Name in High Scool-If Different: Same (Perry)
Address: P.O. Box 888
City: Cedar Hill
State & Zip Code: Tx 75106
Phone Number: 972-227-8621-4; 972-293-1032-0
Fax: 972-293-9708

See Her Better Letter on Message Board
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Sharon Baxter --- 4/16/2000
Name in High School-If Different: Baxter
Street Address: 4170 Rosser Square
City: Dallas
State & Zip Code: Tx 75244
Phone Number: 972-484-4581

Do you plan to attend the Reunion? Yes

What are you doing: Sales—World Trade Center , Kennedy Home & Love Field Antiques, D. B. A. BAXTER & Co. (Sterling Silver Jewelry)

Grandparent: Jerry Adair, 5; Mary Alice Adair, 4; William Adair, 1

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Dayanna Fail Bond --4/06/2000
Name of Spouse: Elmer
Street Address: 1905 E. Farrall
City: Shawnee
State & Zip: OK 74801
Phone Number: 405-273-8349

Do you plan to attend the Reunion? No

Elmer and Dayanna have both retired. Enjoying our retirement very much. The Lord has blessed us with wonderful health, so at the moment we do whatever we want.

I bowl in a Sr. League (can’t bowl very good), but enjoy being with people. Also read a lot.

We are active in our church (Liberty Missionary Baptist Church). I sing in choir and a ladies trio. Elmer is an usher.

We get to see our children about as much as probably most everyone else. They are buy with their jobs and lives—children, but we enjoy them when we do get together.

I am retired from being Secretary at Jefferson Elementary School (18 years.). Elmer is retired from carrying the mail (a mailman) 25 years. Elmer loves to work in our yard (I watch), ha. We have a few couples we run around with.

Went to Las Vegas and going to Tunica in April. Just know we’ll come back so rich! HA!

I think Fern Barrett Perry is in the Dallas, Texas area with one of her children.

I saw Bob Welch at grocery store here in Shawnee a few months ago. I assume he lives here somewhere.

Just tell everyone I’m enjoy my life to the fullest. One day at a time!

Call Her - Ask Her to Come - We'll Miss Her!
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Doris Ann Davenport Morgan Smalley –4/06/2000
My Email: RDsma825382@aol.com
Name in Highschool—If Different: Davenport
Name of Spouse: Keith Smalley
Street Address: 2703 Northridge
City: Shawnee
State & Zip Code: OK 74804
Phone Number: 405-273-5376

Do you plan to attrend the Reunion? Maybe

How did I get lost? You have me on the lost list, but evidently you have my address.

My husband and I retired in 1994 from U. S. Government service in Washington, D. C. We came home to Oklahoma where our roots and my grandkids are located. We traveled some with the government and some for pleasure. I have 5 states left to visit and then I will have been to all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

We are now devoting our time to caring for elderly relatives, cattle ranching and gardening. We do get some traveling in with our schedule. The Outer Banks in North Carolina is a favorite place.

Call Her - Ask Her to Come - We'll Miss Her!


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William H. Stewart
Spouse: Barbara J. LUCAS ( Class of 1956 )
4412 N. Chapman
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Phone: Yes

I started to bio this; then I reconsidered and decided your questions sound like Gossipy Old Women; or maybe you are fresh off from a U.S. Census Assignment.

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From: Winnie MEAD Taylor

17511 Methie

Spring, Texas 77379

Married 44 Years - 3 Children - 6 Grandchildren - Retired

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Name: Ruth Ann Hornbaker
Spouse's Name: Glen
Name in High School if Different: Duffield
Address: 7217 Kitchen Drive
City: King George
State: VA
Zip: 22485-5227
Phone Number: 540-663-2927
Email: ghornbak@crosslink.net

Do you Plan to Attend the Reunion? Maybe

I retired from teaching in 1998. My husband and I enjoy traveling, including overseas travel, and we lived in Korea for two years. We have also done some Rving.

We have five granddaughters under six years old and do a lot of fun things with them.

We live on the water and spend time boating, kayaking, and fishing. I'm also still involved in painting portraits and in strained glass construction. Life is good!

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Sirs:

Elbert C. Cotrell did not graduate with the Class of 1955. He was in the Air Force at that time. He finished his schooling at Capitol Hill of OKC plus the Air Force.

His sister, Bobbie Helen Cotrell, may have graduated there. His brother-in-law is James Beck (married Bobbie Helen Cottrel ) did graduate from there.

His address is:

Rev. James Beck
P. O. Box 863
Manford, OK 74044
918-865-7544

Elbert C. Cotrell died June 6, 1997 in Brownwood, Texas.

Thanks,

Mrs. E. C. Cotrell

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Name: Ross Porter
Spouse's Name: Lin
Address: P. O. BOX 801
City: Calabasas Park
State: Ca
Zip: 91372-8010
E-Mail: dodblue98@aol.com

Do You plan to Attend the Reunion: No

My message is on the website. [ Of Sorts! ]

Say hello to everyone.

Ross

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Name: Jerry Tully
Address: 2104 N. Bonita
City: Shawnee
State: Ok
Zip: 74804
Phone Number: 405- 214-9702

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: Yes

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Name: Frank Coleman
Friend's Name: Clauys Traylor
Address: 1976 Abshire Lane
City: Dallas
State: TX
Zip: 75228
Phone Number: 214-321-2164

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: Yes

Retired from Texas Instruments, Dallas, 3-1-95 after 36 years.

Now working for a limousine and coach company in Dallas. Driving for funerals and VIPs.

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Name: Ruby L. Duncan
Spouse's Name: Bobbie J.
Name in high school if different: Ruby L. Chesser
Address: 121 Brister Loop
City: Dry Prong
State: LA
Zip: 71423
Phone Number 318-899-3809

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion? No

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Name: Edwin A. Dawson
Spouse's Name: Sandy
Name in High School if Different: Win Dawson
Address: 595 Meadow Court
City" Brookfield
State: WI
Zip; 52045
Phone Number: 262-794-0169
Email: sanwindd@aol.com
Fax: 414-586-3545

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: Yes

After high school, I attended college and graduated from OBU, Shawnee in 1960. Then I year at university of Wisconsin studying "plastics".

Married in 1962, Sandra Hanson, who I met at U of W. Moved to Evanston and Libby born in ‘60s. Moved to Cincinnati to a toy company in 1965.

In 1979 moved to Wichita, KS to manage plastics firm making Duncan Yo-yos. In 1993, moved to Rockford, IL to "consul" a plastic's molding firm.

Recently, we moved to Milwaukee area to help in the formation of a new plastic molding firm.

3 children grown. Scott, married, 3 children, lives in Wichita, KS. He is an illustrator. Pete is unmarried, rock ban drummer, and homeowner (Wichita). Libby, 2 children, is 6th grade math teacher. Lives in Tulsa.

Win

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Name: John David Edmundson
Spouse's Name: Jean
Address: 1340 S. 99 East Avenue
City: Tulsa
State: OK
Zip: 74128
Phone Number: 918-838-2400

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

Went to OU one year, then to OSU 2 ½ years. Have an associate degree in Aviation Tech.

Moved to Tulsa, 1959. Worked for American Airlines. Then went to work for Xerox Corp. Spent 33 years with them. During this time we raised 3 kids, Paula, Pam, and David.

Retired in 1995 and started my own business. Now have retired from it and have started to travel the world.

Our kids have blessed us with 8 grandchildren and one great grandkid. Our youngest, David, lives near Little Axe School and I helped him build a new 4000 sq. ft. house in 1999.

Will celebrate our 44 university this year/

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Name: Bill Wendell Hampton
Spouse's Name: Lois Lovetta
Address: 17409 Drummond Road
City: Shawnee
State: OK
Zip: 74801
Phone Number: 273-1845

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

I'll be at our 50th. . . . . .. .if the Lord is willing.

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Name: Melba J. McCullar
Spouse's Name: Jesse L
Name in High School if Different: Haug
Address: 55 Northridge
City: Shawnee
State: OK
Zip: 74804
Phone Number: 405-273-8293

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

Please check 1995 records. My name has been McCullar for 8 years.

I am retired from Roesch Funeral Chapel.

My husband, Jesse, retired from Tinker Field and now works at Lowe's in flooring. Together we have 7 grandchildren.

We love to read, work in the flower gardens, golf. I love crafts and some sewing.

We have traveled to Germany, France, Austria, England, Scotland, Ireland and Denmark. We plan more trips to Germany to search genealogy records.

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Name: Robert M. King
Spouse's Name: Carolyn
Address: 5702 Pleasant Valley
City: Wylie
State: TX
Zip: 75098
Phone Number: 972-475-4917
Email: bkingbz@msn.com
( bking6z@ or bkingbz@)
Fax: 972-429-9630

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

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Name: Martha Lucile Hendershot
Spouse's Name: Paul
Name in High School if Different: Martha Johnson
Address: 1011 E. Farrall
City: Shawnee
State: OK
Zip: 74801

Martha passed away Oct. 29, 1997.

Beloved wife and mother of four.

She lived a very full and fruitful life.

She is very much missed by her husband, Paul Hendershot, sons, Doug, Warren and Chester, daughter, Paula Lauderdale, and grandchildren, Cambria & Carson Lauderdale, Kyle and Nicholas Hendershot, Chester Jr., Jordan and Courtney Hendershot, and her youngest granddaughter, Jade Ashton Hendershot, due 6-11-00.

Her children were the biggest joy in her life. She also enjoyed homemaking, literally.

She was a very talented carpenter and cabinetmaker. She tended a very large garden and she loved hosting and attending family functions. She was also very active in her church, St. Marks United Methodist Church.

Her countless friends and extended family members will always remember her fondly.

And So Do We!

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Name: Vernon T. McLaughlin
Spouse's Name: Leona
Address: P.O. Box 1965
City: Shawnee
State: OK
Zip: 74802
Phone Number: 405-273-6712

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

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Name: Jerry F. Matthews
Spouse's Name: Deanna
Address: 617 E. Main
City: Shawnee
State: Ok
Zip: 74801
Phone Number: 273-8856 Email: Lobo45N@flash.net

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: Yes

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Name: William B. Tiffany
Spouse's Name: Lise Dearborn
Address: 3888 Park Blvd., Apt 16
City: Palo Alto
State: CA
Zip: 94306
Phone Number: 650-493-7572
Email: xmhs@aol.com
Fax: 650-493-7572

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

We are living in Palo Alto, the most expensive city on earth, where I work as a registered patent agent.

Lise and I celebrated our 25th anniversary last year, traveling to Denmark and Finland, and later through the New England states.

In my spare time I work on family genealogy. Last year one daughter got married and this year another daughter and a son will do the same, so that pretty much knocks me out of this year's reunion. Hopefully I can show up for the 50th.

Greeting and best wishes,

Bill Tiffany

He' Moved To Texas - See E-Mail Page

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Name: Edna Margaret Storm
Spouse's Name: William David Storm
Name in High School if Different: Tower
Address: 423 E. Burr Oak Road
City: Norman
State: Ok
Zip: 73072-9119
Phone Number: 405-321-0833

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: Maybe

Three Children

Seven Grandchildren

Bill and his brother sold their business, Storm Mfg. Co and Storm Plastics in December, 1998.

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Name: Jeff C. Wilkson
Spouse's Name: Joyce
Address: P. O. Box 451322
City: Grove
State: OK
Zip: 74345
Phone Number: 918-786-5276
Email: wilkson@rectec.net

Do You Plan to Attend the Reunion: No

YES!! Was our intention, but we have a family reunion in Wyoming planned for July 22-23. Sorry.

P.S. Retired on April1996 and moved to Grove, joy! joy!

Wish we could be there

Jeff Wilkson

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Name: Henry McWaters
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Address: 931 Shue Rd.
City: Sanford
State: NC
Zip: 27330-9706

To Whom It May Concern

My name is Henry McWaters. When I graduated in '55, I attended Oklahoma A & M at Okmulgee for one semester (diesel Mechanics).

I then joined the U. S. Paratroopers for 3 years.

While at Fort Bragg, NC, I got married in '57.

We have 2 lovely daughters, one grandson, four beautiful granddaughters, and one great grandson. He is the greatest.

I went back to Oklahoma after the army and ran a construction company for about fifteen years.

I came back to North Carolina in '74 and went to work for Boise Cascade. Then I worked for Potters Amd. and went to N.C.S.U. for ind (?) plant management. I worked for Multi-Mirgls, as maintenance supervisor and later plant manager. I went to Alabama County Technical College, all together about 12 years with a 4.0 average. I worked for Flore Daniel's Construction Company, Moen Faucets and then a professor at CCC, teaching Hydraulics and pneumatics.

I am now retired. I have arthritis, high blood pressure and shingles. I have the greatest wife of 43 years and a beautiful family.

I also collect classic and antique cars. I have two Mercedes, one Porsche, five Cadillacs, one Lincoln, three vans, two motor homes, two El Caminos, two Pontiacs, two Oldsmobiles, one Ford pickup and one Buick. I also have a 20-acre farm.

Thanks,

Henry

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From: Minnie Lea Moenning
Name In High School: Minnie Lea Lunsford
Address: 2981 Village Bend Road
City: Mineral Wells
State: Texas
Zip: 76067-1217
Phone: 940-325-8233
E-Mail: lea@mesh.net

Each year of life is an adventure. New Turns in the roads we travel.

I have really enjoyed retirement from working.

I have many projects that I have tried and some were enjoyable while others were done, but just not enough to keep me interested.

I was divorced in 1983. Work in oil field business for serveral years.

Remarried in 1986 and we have a farm. Have raised all different animals. Paying their way are the cattle and sheep. We both enjoy the famr and we have a big garden every year. Some years are plentiful and others you consier an adventure for that year.

I have been blessed with 3 grandsons and the oldest just got married so now I have a granddaughter by marriage.

Herbert, my husband, does woodwork in his sparetime. We have built our home ourselves and the has made a lot of our furniture.

He is a very talented person and makes me a very hapy wife.

I do handwork such as crocheting. Make most bedspreads, curtains, etc., for the house. Herbert and I both are now trying our talents at painting pictures and are having a lot of laughs about how much we need to practice by making new pictures. We have many hours of work and many hours of fun on our place here.

We have pet squirrels and lots of toads around our water pond in the back yard. We have three large ponds on our place and some years they are full of water, and a few years they have been dry or almost dry.

We have been blessed with rain recently which filled our tanks full.

We are looking forward to many years of fun and a lot of projects to complete them thru our adventures of life.

Love - Lea Moenning

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