Gary Don Stipsky, 75, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Fort Smith. He was a retired employee of the Whirlpool Corp. as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the South Side Baptist Church, the Elks Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was instrumental in forming of the Drug Awareness Program for children and he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by one daughter, Yvonne Griner of Fort Smith; stepdaughter, Carol and her husband, Mac McGrew of Fort Smith; one son, John and his wife, Connie Stipsky of Frisco, Texas; one sister, Utanah and her husband, Dave Williams of Pocahontas; three grandchildren, Rachel McGrew and her husband, Aaron, Katie and Elizabeth Borengasser, both of Fort Smith; one stepgrandchild, Megan McGrew. He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Betty June Stipsky; and his second wife, Christine Stipsky. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dave and Jeff Williams, Jay Pankey, John Harris, Jerry Lofts and Mac McGrew. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Fort Smith Girls Shelter, 2600 Raleigh St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or the Elks National Foundation, P.O. Box 6236, Fort Smith, AR 72906.
To sign an online guest book, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
JERRY SLAUGHTER - (CLASS OF 51)
Jerry Lee Slaughter, 74 , of Arlington, Texas, died Sunday, May27,
at his home. He was born March 29, l933, in Fort Smith, AR. He
graduated from Fort Smith High , was a former FBI agent, retired
from SBC as division staff manager security and claims in Texas.
Memorial service was held Thursday May 3l at St. Alban's Episcopal
Church in Arlington. Arrangements were under the direction of
Arlington Funeral Home of Arlington.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; two children; two stepchildren;
a sister, Jean Deislinger of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren.
at his home. He was born March 29, l933, in Fort Smith, AR. He
graduated from Fort Smith High , was a former FBI agent, retired
from SBC as division staff manager security and claims in Texas.
Memorial service was held Thursday May 3l at St. Alban's Episcopal
Church in Arlington. Arrangements were under the direction of
Arlington Funeral Home of Arlington.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; two children; two stepchildren;
a sister, Jean Deislinger of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dr. THOMAS "TOM" DU PREE
Dr. Thomas "Tom" DuPree, 76, of Booneville died Wednesday,
May 23, 2007, in Booneville. He was born April ll, 1931, in
England, AR.
Graveside service will be l P.M. Friday May 25, at Carolan
Cemetery near Booneville. Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M.
Friday at First Methodist Church in Boonevilleunder the
direction of Roberts Funeral
Home of Booneville.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Bell DuPree ; a daughter, Debbie Strom
of Booneville; two sons, Thomas and James DrPree, both of
Booneville; a brother, Jim DuPree of Newport; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family will visit with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tom DuPree Scholarship
Fund, c/o First Western Bank in Booneville or the Booneville First
United Methodist Church renovation fund.
May 23, 2007, in Booneville. He was born April ll, 1931, in
England, AR.
Graveside service will be l P.M. Friday May 25, at Carolan
Cemetery near Booneville. Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M.
Friday at First Methodist Church in Boonevilleunder the
direction of Roberts Funeral
Home of Booneville.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Bell DuPree ; a daughter, Debbie Strom
of Booneville; two sons, Thomas and James DrPree, both of
Booneville; a brother, Jim DuPree of Newport; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The family will visit with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tom DuPree Scholarship
Fund, c/o First Western Bank in Booneville or the Booneville First
United Methodist Church renovation fund.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
CHRISTINE WATKINS - STIPSKY
Christine Watkins - Stipsky departed this earth on May 3, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Gary Stipsky of Fort Smith; her mother, Pearl Kilgore of Moberly, Mo.;
three brothers and families; and one sister and family; one daughter, Carol McGrew and husband Mac of Fort Smith and numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
She and her late husband, Harold Watkins, were formerly owners of the Red Barn Steak House,
along with other successful restaurants in Fort Smith. She was devoted to The Girls Shelter for
more than 30 years as a member of the board of directors, associate director and as executive director. She was an accomplished seamstress and artist.
Services were held May 8 at the Lewis Funeral Chapel.
For complete information and to place an online tribute to to: www.lewisfuneralchapel.net
three brothers and families; and one sister and family; one daughter, Carol McGrew and husband Mac of Fort Smith and numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
She and her late husband, Harold Watkins, were formerly owners of the Red Barn Steak House,
along with other successful restaurants in Fort Smith. She was devoted to The Girls Shelter for
more than 30 years as a member of the board of directors, associate director and as executive director. She was an accomplished seamstress and artist.
Services were held May 8 at the Lewis Funeral Chapel.
For complete information and to place an online tribute to to: www.lewisfuneralchapel.net
Monday, March 19, 2007
HARRY BLACKMAN
Harry Blackman, 80, of Fort Smith died Saturday, March 17. 2007
in Fort Smith. He was owner/operator of Blackman Communica-
tions; retired from the Lucent Corp; was a member of the Grand
Avenue Church, Philatelic Society and he served the U. S. Navy
on the U.S.S. Currituck AV-7 during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, JANE NEISLAR BLACKMAN of the
home, the Rev. Greg Blackman and his wfie Debbie of Summerville,
GA.; and two grandchildren, Whitney Blackman of Kennesaw, GA.,
and Kristin Blackman of Summerville, GA.
Service will be Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 11 A.M. at Edwards
Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith and burial to follow at
Stoud Cemetery in Greenwood.
For further info....visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
in Fort Smith. He was owner/operator of Blackman Communica-
tions; retired from the Lucent Corp; was a member of the Grand
Avenue Church, Philatelic Society and he served the U. S. Navy
on the U.S.S. Currituck AV-7 during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, JANE NEISLAR BLACKMAN of the
home, the Rev. Greg Blackman and his wfie Debbie of Summerville,
GA.; and two grandchildren, Whitney Blackman of Kennesaw, GA.,
and Kristin Blackman of Summerville, GA.
Service will be Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 11 A.M. at Edwards
Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith and burial to follow at
Stoud Cemetery in Greenwood.
For further info....visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
JERRY GREEN
Jerry Durden Green, 74, of Richmond, TX; died Wednesday,
Feb. 28, 2007, in Richmond. He was born June 13, 1932, in Fort
Smith, AR. He attended Fort Smith High School and University
of Arkansas. Was an Air Force veteran; was in the wholesale
remodeling industry and owned Texas Building Products.
Funeral was held March 5, 2007, at Rosenburg, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Jeri Jobe of
Columbus, TX;two sons, Randy Green of San Antonio
and Douglas Green of Houston; and six grandchildren.
Feb. 28, 2007, in Richmond. He was born June 13, 1932, in Fort
Smith, AR. He attended Fort Smith High School and University
of Arkansas. Was an Air Force veteran; was in the wholesale
remodeling industry and owned Texas Building Products.
Funeral was held March 5, 2007, at Rosenburg, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Jeri Jobe of
Columbus, TX;two sons, Randy Green of San Antonio
and Douglas Green of Houston; and six grandchildren.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
PEGGY SMITH BUCKNER
Peggy Joyce Smith Buckner, 74, of Charleston, AR died Thursday, February 22, 2007, in Fort Smith. She was born June 18, 1932, in Lavaca. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston and a 1950 graduate of Fort Smith High School.
Rosary was held Sunday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston. Funeral was Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband, Everett; five daughters, Melinda Pillstrom of Charleston; Melissa Wattinger, Mary Quick and Martha Hudy, all of Austin, TX; and Mand Holt of Pfugerville, TX; a son, Willaim Buckner II of Charleston; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charleston Fire Department, Charleston, AR 72933.
Rosary was held Sunday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston. Funeral was Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband, Everett; five daughters, Melinda Pillstrom of Charleston; Melissa Wattinger, Mary Quick and Martha Hudy, all of Austin, TX; and Mand Holt of Pfugerville, TX; a son, Willaim Buckner II of Charleston; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charleston Fire Department, Charleston, AR 72933.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Marilyn Holt Crain
Marilyn Holt Crain departed September 10. 2006 at Dallas, TX surrounded by her four daughters and a granddaughter.
The funeral service was Friday, Sept l5 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith.
For additional details of obituary, please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
The funeral service was Friday, Sept l5 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith.
For additional details of obituary, please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
JERRY W. RUSSELL (Carol Shermer Russell's husband)
Jerry W. Russell, 73, of Tulsa, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2006 at home.
Preceded in death by; his parents, Glyde and Edith Russell and son, Steven K. Rose.
Survived by his wife, Carol Shermer Russell. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be 12 noon, Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Memorial Park Cemetary Chapel. Family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Preceded in death by; his parents, Glyde and Edith Russell and son, Steven K. Rose.
Survived by his wife, Carol Shermer Russell. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be 12 noon, Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Memorial Park Cemetary Chapel. Family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Nifty Fifties 55th Reunion Picture - October 2005
. . . . . [CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE] . . . . .Front Row: Patsy Barton McDonald and Janelle Young Hembree
Second Row: Rosemary Farnsworth Erickson, June Ludwick Howard, Buddy Castleberry (Class of '49), Peggy Boatright Putnam, Eugenia Reed Swope, Carol Shermer Russell, Catherine Graham Crosland, Joan Gutensohn Davis, Berta Faye Curtis Rex, Carolyn Dooly English, Jackie Bell Dupree, Connie Lichty Smith, Donnell Wells
Third Row: Bob Viguet, Jerry Hendrix, Ed Coffman, Buddy Moore, Glen Thompson, C. B. Billingsley, Morris Henry, Frank English, Don Holmes, Paul Gean, Jack Ferguson
Fourth Row: John Baker, Stan Cate, George Westbrook, Jack Newsom, Ed Nunnellee, Elmer Eaton, Bob Middleton, Gary Stipsky, Roger Meek, Otis Fox, Gene O'Neal
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
SHARLA BOYD HILL
Sharla Boyd Hill died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in Dallas.
She was born in Fort Smith on Nov. 12, 1935. She was
preceded in death by her mother and father, Sidney and
Degan Boyd; and her brother, Robert S. Boyd. She is
survived by her husband, Edward Hill of Dallas; and her
step-children, Dick Hill of Marlborough, N.H. and Carrie
Bailey of Magnolia, Miss; three grandchildren; and a
sister-in-law Pat Boyd Hawkins of Fort Smith,
Sharla was the great-great-granddaughter of Capt. John
Rogers who founded Fort Smith arriving in 1823. She was
a 1952 graduate of Fort Smith Senior High and a 1956
graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville,
and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Gravesie service will be 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. l, 2006 at
Oak Cemetery with Dr. Wm. Galbraith of First Presbyterian
Church officiating.
Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc, 322 No.
Greenwood, Fort Smith, AR 72901, or a charity of donor's
choice.
To place an online tribute please visit:
www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
She was born in Fort Smith on Nov. 12, 1935. She was
preceded in death by her mother and father, Sidney and
Degan Boyd; and her brother, Robert S. Boyd. She is
survived by her husband, Edward Hill of Dallas; and her
step-children, Dick Hill of Marlborough, N.H. and Carrie
Bailey of Magnolia, Miss; three grandchildren; and a
sister-in-law Pat Boyd Hawkins of Fort Smith,
Sharla was the great-great-granddaughter of Capt. John
Rogers who founded Fort Smith arriving in 1823. She was
a 1952 graduate of Fort Smith Senior High and a 1956
graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville,
and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Gravesie service will be 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. l, 2006 at
Oak Cemetery with Dr. Wm. Galbraith of First Presbyterian
Church officiating.
Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc, 322 No.
Greenwood, Fort Smith, AR 72901, or a charity of donor's
choice.
To place an online tribute please visit:
www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Recognition for Dan Dobbs' Legal Scholarship
The following paragraphs from the University of Arizona website concerning The Dan B. Dobbs Conference on Tort Law sponsored by the University of Arizona may be of interest to members of the NiftyFifty class:
"Dan B. Dobbs. In five decades of writing, teaching, and practice, Dan B. Dobbs has helped shape the law of torts. He is the author of two leading treatises – The Law of Torts, and The Law of Remedies – and a coauthor of the treatise Prosser & Keeton on Torts. He has guided many casebooks to print, including five editions of Torts and Compensation Systems, the last three with co-author Paul T. Hayden. In addition, he has published more than thirty scholarly articles.
"Along with his prolific scholarship, Professor Dobbs has taken an active role in teaching and service. He has given numerous presentations to judges, lawyers, faculty, and student groups. He also served as a past Chair of the Association of American Law Schools Torts and Remedies sections, and continues to be an active member of the American Law Institute. In 1992, Professor Dobbs was named a Regents Professor of the University of Arizona – the highest academic distinction that the University can bestow.
"Professor Dobbs’ work has influenced both national and international audiences. U.S. courts have cited his books and articles in thousands of cases including nearly one hundred United States Supreme Court opinions. His contributions to the international community include work as an American participant in the European Group on Tort Law – the group charged with harmonizing the tort law of the countries in the European Union. This year he will publish Economic and Dignitary Torts – Business, Commercial and Intangible Harms with co–author Ellen M. Bublick. Breach of Fiduciary Duty March 3–4, 2006 Tucson, Arizona."
The website containing this accolade can be accessed at the following address: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Events/tortsconfdobbs.cfm
"Dan B. Dobbs. In five decades of writing, teaching, and practice, Dan B. Dobbs has helped shape the law of torts. He is the author of two leading treatises – The Law of Torts, and The Law of Remedies – and a coauthor of the treatise Prosser & Keeton on Torts. He has guided many casebooks to print, including five editions of Torts and Compensation Systems, the last three with co-author Paul T. Hayden. In addition, he has published more than thirty scholarly articles.
"Along with his prolific scholarship, Professor Dobbs has taken an active role in teaching and service. He has given numerous presentations to judges, lawyers, faculty, and student groups. He also served as a past Chair of the Association of American Law Schools Torts and Remedies sections, and continues to be an active member of the American Law Institute. In 1992, Professor Dobbs was named a Regents Professor of the University of Arizona – the highest academic distinction that the University can bestow.
"Professor Dobbs’ work has influenced both national and international audiences. U.S. courts have cited his books and articles in thousands of cases including nearly one hundred United States Supreme Court opinions. His contributions to the international community include work as an American participant in the European Group on Tort Law – the group charged with harmonizing the tort law of the countries in the European Union. This year he will publish Economic and Dignitary Torts – Business, Commercial and Intangible Harms with co–author Ellen M. Bublick. Breach of Fiduciary Duty March 3–4, 2006 Tucson, Arizona."
The website containing this accolade can be accessed at the following address: http://www.law.arizona.edu/Events/tortsconfdobbs.cfm
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Barbara Jean Threadgill
Barbara Jean Threadgill, 73, of Alma died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in a local hospital. She was a bookkeeper for Threadgill Electric.
She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Threadgill of the home; three daughters, Rebecca Price of Booneville, Betty Pecoraro of Minot, N.D., and Sara Musgrave of Van Buren; two sons, Richard Threadgill of Van Buren and Bobby Threadgill of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The services will be held privately.
She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Threadgill of the home; three daughters, Rebecca Price of Booneville, Betty Pecoraro of Minot, N.D., and Sara Musgrave of Van Buren; two sons, Richard Threadgill of Van Buren and Bobby Threadgill of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The services will be held privately.
Charles R. Staton
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR
Charles Ray Staton, 74, of Hot Springs Village died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at home.
Born June 12, 1931, at Fort Smith To Charlie James & Olar Fay Rainwater Staton. He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and member of Coronado Baptist Church and NARFE.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth A. Little Staton of Hot Springs Village; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly W. and Mike Santacruz of North Little Rock, Stacy Powell of Springdale and David Powell of Fayetteville; one brother-in-law, Harry Lewis Litttle of Harvey; and two grandchildre, Anastacia Santacruz and Steven Santacruz.
The service was Saturday at Balboa Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Ross officiating.
Memorials may be made to Coronado Baptist Church Building Fund, PMV 3164501 No. Highway 7 Suite A, Hot SPrings VIllage, AR 7l909
Guest register is a htt;://www.caruth-hale. com.
Charles Ray Staton, 74, of Hot Springs Village died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at home.
Born June 12, 1931, at Fort Smith To Charlie James & Olar Fay Rainwater Staton. He was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran and member of Coronado Baptist Church and NARFE.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth A. Little Staton of Hot Springs Village; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly W. and Mike Santacruz of North Little Rock, Stacy Powell of Springdale and David Powell of Fayetteville; one brother-in-law, Harry Lewis Litttle of Harvey; and two grandchildre, Anastacia Santacruz and Steven Santacruz.
The service was Saturday at Balboa Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Ross officiating.
Memorials may be made to Coronado Baptist Church Building Fund, PMV 3164501 No. Highway 7 Suite A, Hot SPrings VIllage, AR 7l909
Guest register is a htt;://www.caruth-hale. com.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Robert "Bobby" Speer
Robert "Bob" Speer, 74, originally of Fort Smith, was born October 5, l931, and died Friday,December 9, 2005. He was a graduate of Fort Smith High School and the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Air Force and retired as a publishing executive in California. After retiring, he returned to Fort Smith where he established several small businesses.
He is survived by one daughter, Susan of Little Rock; three sons, James and his wife, Rebecca of Perry, GA., Robert and his wife, Christine of Thousand Oaks, CA., and John of Kathleen, GA.; seven grandchildren, Thomas Hunter, Stephanie, Melissa and Michael Branson, Sarah, Anna and Grant Speer; former wife and mother of his children, Nancy of Kathleen, GA.; one brother, Bill of Bell Gardens, CA.; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside memorial service was held at the U.S. National Cemetery December 16, 2005.
Assisting with arrangements was Roller-Chenal Funeral Home of Little Rock.
He is survived by one daughter, Susan of Little Rock; three sons, James and his wife, Rebecca of Perry, GA., Robert and his wife, Christine of Thousand Oaks, CA., and John of Kathleen, GA.; seven grandchildren, Thomas Hunter, Stephanie, Melissa and Michael Branson, Sarah, Anna and Grant Speer; former wife and mother of his children, Nancy of Kathleen, GA.; one brother, Bill of Bell Gardens, CA.; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside memorial service was held at the U.S. National Cemetery December 16, 2005.
Assisting with arrangements was Roller-Chenal Funeral Home of Little Rock.
Monday, December 19, 2005
MARY JULE ROSS CROUSE
From the Fort Smith Times Record - Monday, December 19, 2005 1:39 PM CST
Mary Jule Ross Crouse, 73, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Auburn, Ill., and Fort Smith died at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005. She was born June 17, 1932, in Fort Smith to Ann Martin and Rutherford Jack Ross. She graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1950 and attended Centenary Junior College in New Jersey, the University of Texas, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, and the University of Kansas. She married Kenneth Curtis Crouse Jr. in 1954 and lived in North Tarrytown and Armonk, N.Y., until her divorce in 1971.
She was a member and past secretary and treasurer of Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Association and received The Order of the Golden Arrow in 2001. She was a member of the Junior League of Fort Smith, a volunteer and member of the board of directors of the Arkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity, received the Governor’s Volunteer Excellence Award in 2000 and was a volunteer with Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in Fort Smith. She loved all animals, especially her dogs and cats, books, music, art, crafts, swimming and travel.
She was employed by Walter Karl Inc. in Armonk, N.Y., and in Fort Smith by World Wide Travel, Peoples Federal Savings & Loan, Craftech and as an interior designer at Sherwin Williams and Beverly Enterprises. She was employed as a house mother by the Phi Kappa Pi fraternity at the University of Kansas. She served as director of the Crisis Center for Battered Women in Fort Smith until her retirement.
Her baptism, confirmation and marriage were all celebrated in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Fort Smith. She was on St. John’s altar guild, a lay reader and lay Eucharistic minister, a member of the organizational steering committee, drove the Sam Van, and served sandwiches through the sack lunch program.
A memorial service and interment will be held at St. John’s on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at 10:30 a.m.
Mary Jule Crouse is survived by her daughter, Julie Chatham and husband Gary of Chatham, Ill.; her son, Kenneth Crouse and wife Andy of Stilwell, Kan.; four grandchildren, Sara and Rachel Chatham of Chatham and Jessica and Mason Crouse of Stilwell; a brother, Rutherford Ross and wife Nancy of Fort Smith; three sisters, Sue Cross, Randall Viguet and husband Robert, all of Fort Smith, and Ann Pestel of Bella Vista; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary Jule Ross Crouse, 73, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Auburn, Ill., and Fort Smith died at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005. She was born June 17, 1932, in Fort Smith to Ann Martin and Rutherford Jack Ross. She graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1950 and attended Centenary Junior College in New Jersey, the University of Texas, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, and the University of Kansas. She married Kenneth Curtis Crouse Jr. in 1954 and lived in North Tarrytown and Armonk, N.Y., until her divorce in 1971.
She was a member and past secretary and treasurer of Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Association and received The Order of the Golden Arrow in 2001. She was a member of the Junior League of Fort Smith, a volunteer and member of the board of directors of the Arkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity, received the Governor’s Volunteer Excellence Award in 2000 and was a volunteer with Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in Fort Smith. She loved all animals, especially her dogs and cats, books, music, art, crafts, swimming and travel.
She was employed by Walter Karl Inc. in Armonk, N.Y., and in Fort Smith by World Wide Travel, Peoples Federal Savings & Loan, Craftech and as an interior designer at Sherwin Williams and Beverly Enterprises. She was employed as a house mother by the Phi Kappa Pi fraternity at the University of Kansas. She served as director of the Crisis Center for Battered Women in Fort Smith until her retirement.
Her baptism, confirmation and marriage were all celebrated in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Fort Smith. She was on St. John’s altar guild, a lay reader and lay Eucharistic minister, a member of the organizational steering committee, drove the Sam Van, and served sandwiches through the sack lunch program.
A memorial service and interment will be held at St. John’s on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at 10:30 a.m.
Mary Jule Crouse is survived by her daughter, Julie Chatham and husband Gary of Chatham, Ill.; her son, Kenneth Crouse and wife Andy of Stilwell, Kan.; four grandchildren, Sara and Rachel Chatham of Chatham and Jessica and Mason Crouse of Stilwell; a brother, Rutherford Ross and wife Nancy of Fort Smith; three sisters, Sue Cross, Randall Viguet and husband Robert, all of Fort Smith, and Ann Pestel of Bella Vista; and several nieces and nephews.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Feeling Nostalgic
Greetings to all my classmates from Rosemary. I loved our October Reunion, and send bushels of thanks to all of you local "Fifties" who work so hard to plan and organize these events .A big special thanks to Paul, who handles all those confusing reservations and checks! It was so great to see every one. It was really special for us Farnsworth "kids" who had our own little mini sibling reunion in our beloved Fort Smith. We had not been there at the same time since probably the 1980's, and suspect it might not happen again.
Pat and Justin are both in North Carolina, and I am way out in California. I've talked to each of them several times since returning home. We are all three on a "nostalgia high". Much of our conversation relates to our love of Fort Smith. One friend gave me a stack of her old Fort Smith Historical Society Journals. I am reading them one by one and thoroughly enjoying the memories they bring back.
I had a chance to tell many of you about our unexpected, but great , tour of the old Junior High buuilding (now Darby). After visiting and cleaning our parents graves in Roselawn Cemetery, and seeing our old 14th street home across the street from the school, just on impulse we went in the school and the young new principal came out to greet us . He was so gracious and showed us the old auditorium and even took us up the dark metal stairway to see the swimming pool.....now filled with cement! With daddy as principal and a KEY, we thought that pool belonged to us! The principal even gave me a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of the old school before it was torn down. That is now framed here in my office room. Oh the memories.
So this is my letter of thanks and appreciation. You are all special, and I'm glad you were an important part of my life.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Farnsworth Erickson
Pat and Justin are both in North Carolina, and I am way out in California. I've talked to each of them several times since returning home. We are all three on a "nostalgia high". Much of our conversation relates to our love of Fort Smith. One friend gave me a stack of her old Fort Smith Historical Society Journals. I am reading them one by one and thoroughly enjoying the memories they bring back.
I had a chance to tell many of you about our unexpected, but great , tour of the old Junior High buuilding (now Darby). After visiting and cleaning our parents graves in Roselawn Cemetery, and seeing our old 14th street home across the street from the school, just on impulse we went in the school and the young new principal came out to greet us . He was so gracious and showed us the old auditorium and even took us up the dark metal stairway to see the swimming pool.....now filled with cement! With daddy as principal and a KEY, we thought that pool belonged to us! The principal even gave me a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of the old school before it was torn down. That is now framed here in my office room. Oh the memories.
So this is my letter of thanks and appreciation. You are all special, and I'm glad you were an important part of my life.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Farnsworth Erickson
Friday, October 21, 2005
OVERHEARD AT RECENT REUNION
"It is true that many of us have drunk water from wells we did not dig, we have sat in the shade beneath trees we did not plant, and if we have any successes, they were achieved because we were able to stand upon shoulders of those who have gone before.
Our hope and prayer for the people in this room is that when our time comes to pass the torch to those who follow after us, that we will have lived our lives so fully, with honor, that we will have no need to feel ashamed."
Thanks to C. B. Billingsley for submitting the above.
Our hope and prayer for the people in this room is that when our time comes to pass the torch to those who follow after us, that we will have lived our lives so fully, with honor, that we will have no need to feel ashamed."
Thanks to C. B. Billingsley for submitting the above.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Northside High School Web Page
Those of you who are not already aware of it may be interested to know that the official Northside High School Web Page can be accessed at the following web address: http://www.northsidehighschool.com/index.htm
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