Loss of a Classmate

Chuck Husted died March 14, 2011.  He had bone cancer and kidney failure at his home in Bellevue, Washington.

Chuck will be remembered for his humor and, of course, he was just very cute and nice.

He will be missed.  God Bless you, Chuck.

Maybe we should all make a pact to have a final reunion much later, of course, in heaven.   

Tigers coming out of their dens after the hard winter.

Clark and Mary Ann will be here next Tuesday and will be able to stay until Friday.  Hopefully, we will get a chance to take a run out to Gary's and see all the updates he has made to his beautiful home, readying it for the '53-'54-'55 September reunion.  It's always fun when Clark and Mary Ann come.  You wouldn't believe the conversations that come about.  Always a nice surprise - even to us.

OK - they leave on Friday and Saturday, Sali, Carol and Phyllis will be here.  Life is never dull here in little 'ole Spokane.  Talk about your sleep-overs.  Sali and Carol get the downstairs bedrooms - ALWAYS - and Phyllis gets the bedroom across from mine.  I wonder how long before we begin to hear moans and groans about how hard the stairs are.  Well - will cross that "stair" when we get to it.

Heard from Don that Chuck's brother, Alan, had been to visit Chuck and that Chuck has now asked to have the dialysis stopped.  Please keep him in your prayers.  This is so hard for the family - I know.

Keep me up on what is going on - you can use the comments available and I can then post.

Later - Ruby

Class of '53-54-55' set at Gary Correll's in August

Gary just stopped by a bit ago and gave me the following info:

Charges will be determined by the events attended, green fees will be a separate charge paid at the course. (See bottom for event fees)

Tuesday - Sept 13th

    Noon:  Arrive at Correll's.  Buffet will be served in mid-late afternoon (self-serve)

Wednesday - Sept 14th

    Breakfast - On your own

    Early golf at Indian Canyon Course (optional); visiting at Correll's; touring Spokane/shopping/etc. - On your own

    Swimming (Gary has a nice pool); boat rides available (Gary has a boat [what doesn't that man have!!]; adult beverages (for ADULTS)

Evening meal will be catered by the Longhorn Barbecue at the Correll's.

Thursday - Sept 15th

    Breakfast - On your own

    Golf at Qualchan optional, must be early "Tee" time 0700.10:30-11:00a.m.

Bus ride to Coeur d'Alene, a self-tour of downtown Coeur d'Alene and boat ride on the lake, followed by bus ride back to Spokane and the evening banquet.

Friday - Sept 16th

    Quote:  "Say our goodbyes and get out of Dodge"

So sayeth the Gary Correll....

FEES FOR EVENTS:

1.    All functions:  $125/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid at golf course)

2.    Tue, Wed functions and Thurs. banquet:    

       $75/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid at golf course)

3.    Tue and Wed functions only:  $47/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid

       at golf course)

4.    If you plan to attend all functions except the  banquet:  $95/person (if golfing, fees are

       separate and to be paid at golf course)

         PAYMENTS ARE DUE 1st of AUGUST 2011

Space available at Gary's for Motor homes (first come first serve but Gary said he believes there should be no problem).  Gary stated:  "The lot to the west of our home has room for as many as 10 MH's in the 40-55" range.  Adequate parking will be available for automobiles.  A few 110V hook-ups will be available on a first come - first served, bring cords."

You may GOOGLE or MAP QUEST for directions Gary's address from your departing address.

Gary's home address:  9826 W. Ownby Dr., Nine Mile Falls, WA

I am sending a cc to Gary so you can also contact him through his email address if you have further questions.

PH: Gary/Karen's home:  509-466-8353

    Gary/Karen's cell:  509-294-2045/509-954-7651

It would be VERY helpful to let Gary know:

1.    When will you be arriving

2.    If you will be Golfing at Indian Canyon

3.    If you will be at Buffet on Wednesday

4.    If you will be at evening meal on Wednesday

5.    If you will be golfing Thursday at Qualchan

6.    Bus ride to Coeur d'Alene Thursday

7.    Boat ride to Coeur d'Alene Thursday

8.    Banquet Thursday evening

I guess that does it.  Should be a very fun reunion.

Visit from the Pitts

What a fun day yesterday was.  Jerry and Bev arrived early afternoon.  We went shopping for them a new "honey oak" buffet for their living room  Finally found just the right one at Furniture Row and Jerry will come up in a couple of weeks and get it.

After all that hard work - watching someone else spend their money - we went to the Outback for dinner and then back to my house.  We did some heavy visiting and then had our dessert - Jerry's banana split and a chocolate sundae for Bev and me before they headed home.

We are so very blessed to have our Tiger family and we are family. 

Let me know anything you care to share and I will be more than happy to do so.

Remember Chuck and his family in your prayers during their situation.

Tigers to AZ to visit Tigers?????

I know that must make sense - right?

         On Monday, February 28th, Phyllis and I left little ole Spokane for Phoenix to visit Wes and Betty.  They picked us up at the airport and away we went to their home in Scottsdale.  What a great beginning - Steaks grilled to perfection with all the trimmings.  Wes "made" the greatest dip - OK, he bought it at Costco, a must buy - ROASTED RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUSE!   Add  cubed cream cheese and dip in chips, sliced meat, crackers or anything else you might like. - WONDERFUL STUFF.
        
       Tuesday we drove around to see the lay of the land and then to a really neat restaurant for Mexican food including a salad (iceburg wedge lettuce with choice of dressing - verrryyyyy good).  Of course we had to go for something sweet so we went to a retro "Sweet Shop" with everything that would take us back to our teen years.

       Wednesday was a day of visiting, AGAIN, and then my son, Dane (who also lives in Scottsdale) came and whisked me away to have dinner with him and my d-i-l, Lori.  First we went to their new home - I hadn't seen it before except in pictures - and then off for Italian food.  Dane is still very involved in tennis - when not working - and loves Phoenix.  I don't get to see him as often as I would like.  Anyway, after that short, but sweet visit, he took me back to Wes and Betty's and they came in for a bit.  Very very nice.

       Thursday Wes and Betty took us out of town to Carefree and surrounding areas.  HAD to shop, of course.  That night we went to the Casino Arizona for "Show Stoppers", a live show with singers and dancers giving their rendition of famous singers, etc.

      Friday was a lay-back day.  I wish we had a penny for every time we laughed.  Would have paid for this trip and a future one.  What fun and super nice people, these Tigers.  Sadly, about noon, we had to pack up our bags and head out to the airport.  Nice flight - only one problem.  Arriving in Spokane, there was still lots of snow to snub its nose at us.

      Saturday, Phyl and I just relived the whole trip and then went shopping.  Just what we do.  When we're sad - shop!  When we're happy - shop!

       Let me know what is going on in your Tiger den and I will be happy to spread the news.

Some Tigers Fly to Phoenix

Well - day before yesterday, here in Spokane, we had a foot of new snow!!!  We are expecting more tomorrow and Monday, too.

Phyllis should be on her way here from Montana as we "speak".  Monday morning we head out for Phoenix and will stay with Wes and Betty Thrash.  It will be such fun.

Talked with Clark and Mary Ann yesterday - hopefully, they will head over this way the middle of March.  Already planning on heading down to the Davenport Hotel for their Early Bird Special in the lobby by the fireplace.  What a beautiful place.

Sali and Carol and Phyllis should be over the last of March and that is always a lot of fun.  Shopping, eating, talking, shopping, eating, talking - did I mention shopping, eating, talking?????

Because of the snow, Jerry and Bev couldn't make it up so they are planning on coming up after I get back from Phoenix.  Bev and I are avid readers and she will be picking up more from me and returning some.  Dick Sainsbury's wife is an avid reader, too, and they just stopped the other day and she returned some - so when she needs more she knows where to come.

Then comes wonderful April and I am going to go to Jacksonville, FL to visit my oldest sister, Sherry.  Lots of things to do there, too.

Then - back home to spend my favorite time of the year (Spring) in Spokane.

Let me know what's going on with you and yours and I'll be happy to share with the other Tigers.




Winter must be about over - must be about over - must be about over.......

Bev Franklin's Memorial

As most of you know, Bev Franklin (class of '54) died a couple of weeks ago.  Last week, I was just going to sit down and have dinner with my son when the doorbell rang.  There stood Gary Correll.  That wasn't a surprise BUT - he, Karen (his wife), Gaye Roeder and Ron Scheib were going to go to dinner and stopped to see if I could go.  DARN!  I had to say no but did go out and have a nice "little" visit with Gaye and Ron (OK - Gaye).  Gaye and Ron came up for Bev's Memorial.
Was nice to see them.  They will be at the September '53-'54-'55 reunion to be held at Gary's.

He said he would be getting their official notice out before long so will let you know when I do.

Jerry and Bev will be here on Friday, if Bev is feeling better, and we will go to lunch.  Bev is a reader as I am and will be picking up more books that I am finished with.  I will make sure of the dates of our reunion in August and then send emails to those with emails and cards to those without emails.

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If I don't see you at my door, I'll see you in August and September!