On Aug. 24, 1988, I married Hale. After 34 years, in the summer of ‘88, and through shrewd detective work, he located me about 8 miles from his house. We completed a romance that began in Marshall High school (Marshall, TX) in 1952. I had taken an early retirement from teaching in 1987 and he had also just prior to that. We bought a travel trailer and keep those wheels rolling about six months of the year. We’ve toured every state except Hawaii, including 2 months in Alaska; also Canada (From Nova Scotia to British Columbia), much of Mexico, Guatemala and Europe. Our favorite Hobby?? You guessed it. (Ed: 8/14/02 Sandra is single again.)
The past 45 years: Attended University of Texas. Married and worked in all the areas we were transferred to-Houston, Beaumont, Philadelphia, PA, Baton Rouge, LA. Lived in Arlington,
2002 Update: I'm married to Shirley Stepleton also class of 54. We are retired and living in Wallisville, Tx. We have 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. They are the joys of our life.
2004 Update: As of January 2003 I have been retired from Rowan Companies, the offshore drilling company where I worked for 25 years. I now have a little dog (a Bichon) and “Buddy” is truly my little buddy. My son, Darren, wife & two children, live in Coppell, TX (Dallas suburb), and I am proud to be “Grammy” to them. Dallas is just a good day trip to watch my 4-year-old grandson ice skate and take hockey lessons. Darren holds my little 18-month-old granddaughter to sit on the toes of his skates and “ride”. I keep in touch with my company and still travel with them occasionally (on company planes) to attend special events; and will attend a christening of a new drilling rig this month. Typical of our 1954 bunch, I stay involved in service work with a very active Bible Study Class at Second Baptist Church. That’s the way we all were raised. “Stay with it! Don’t give up on life, and never give in to tribulation”. My memories of high school are about how dedicated and loyal we all were to our school and our families, and how the City supported us. We thought we led everything - the best athletics, best band, choir, coaches, cheerleaders, etc. No other band had a trumpet player like Jessie Duarte playing “the Dull Razor Blues”, and oh, how that fired us up at a ball game. And no other organization was like The Lee Bngadiers. But what other institution of teaming had a “Quack Shack”!! Now that brings back memories! Once we were off at college we never again met men who could dance like our Baytown guys at the Quack Shack. Best dancers in the world!!
After leaving Lee, I graduated twice from Baylor and married Linda Gayle Graham from Rockdale. Linda and I both retired from the public schools in teaching and administration. We have lived in Victoria, Waco and Midland since leaving college.
We have 2 daughters, Kim and Kristy and 4 granddaughters with another one on the way. Also, we have 2 sons-in-law named Randy.
Since retiring, Linda and I have moved to Burleson and have been traveling a little, attempting to complete old projects, and taking care of the grandkids now and then. Someone said that we’d have more time when we retired—where is it? In addition, I sell real estate for Century 21 on Main Street in Burleson.
We live in a beautiful home on an acre with over 300 oak trees and a bunch of squirrels. Truly, we are blessed by God every Day. Life is wonderful.
10134 Ocean Dr.
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 573-1256
Eddie's wife, Norma, is a nurse in League City and she has never remarried. Eddie's daughter, Paige, is 30 yrs. old, graduated from the University of Texas, is a court reporter, and resides in Kemah. Eddie's parents, Edna & James Dix, are still living and doing well in Huntsville, TX.
Ed: This information was sent to us by Leaila Dix Wells, Eddie's half sister. She can be reached at e-mail: cristedix@aol.com
4602 Elmstone Court, Kingwood, TX 77345 281-360-5354 frolady35@aol.com
Attended Lee College after graduation from REL. Married Dick Jones in 1955 after his graduation from Texas A&M. Lived in Venice, La for 3 months prior to 2 years military duty in Nuremberg,
128 Lakeview Dr., Buchanan Dam, TX 78609, 325-379-3408 ksimmons@moment.net
Bill was with our class through the 11th grade. He finishied high school in Tomball. Bill obtained a PHD in nutrition and worked for the World Health Org. his entire career. He lived in Kenya for 5 years, Brazil for 6 and spent 20 years in Jamaica. Bill welcomes contact with any of his old classmates.
I have served in Bible Study Fellowship in a place of leadership for 28 years and have loved every minute. We are active at Kingwood United Methodist Church, individual golf associations and couples golf clubs. I quilt when time permits.
We have lived in Kingwood for 20 years and moved my parents here from Baytown almost 7 years ago.
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PO Box 944
Highland, TX 77562 281-426-5368
PO Box 531
Rosepine, LA 70659
(318) 463-2402
16206 Wood Dr.
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 452-7838
19847 County Rd. 319
Brazoria, TX 77422 979-798-7990
