707 Grantham
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 427-5719
Box 6
Hickory Corner, MI 49060
I married August 13,1954 to Claude L. Shippey of La Porte. We lived in Alamogordo for fifteen months as he was in the Army and stationed at the White Sands Proving Grounds. When he was discharged from the Army, we moved back to La Porte. We have 3 children and six grandchildren-ages 5 to 20 years old. I worked some in the school cafeteria and the Bayshore Church Day Care where we are members. Most of the time, I stayed home to raise my children and was always there when they were home. I now am the assistant manager of the Houston International Seafarers’’ Center Barbours Cut Branch. I have been a volunteer and part time salaried for 8 years. I have been the media director of my church for several years. I am also the secretary for the three year old Sunday School class and I am in the choir. I was a teacher in the first grade class for several years and was the Women’s Missionary Union director in my church for 4 years. I have been an Association officer of the San Jacinto Association of Baptist churches in the Baytown area. I am in good health and enjoy life. I praise the Lord for that.
2004 Update: Along with our 3 children and 6 grandchildren we now have 4 great grandchildren.
We are both retired. I am active in the LaPorte Neighborhood Center, Inc. as an advisory Board Director & volunteer. I am an officer in the LaPorte Interchurch Council. I am an ambassador of the Chamber of
Baytown, TX 77521
281-424-4136
swint @aol.com
I've married three times. Each time my bride was younger than the one before. Could this have been my problem with long term relationships? All of my children live in Texas and each of their
I retired in '91 after serving 32 total yrs. as teacher, counselor,and principal.
Am spending much time with Mom who still lives on Virginia St. You may remember that I attended San Jacinto Elem. and became principal, and was there when it burned and the new Bldg. was built.
And just a reminder--I was in the class of 54 when I had
Live in Baytown, a home owner ( small ) in the Craigmont subdivision.
Live alone. Can come and go when I please and don't disturb others. Mom wanted me to live with her after my divorce. I did for a short time. I can be at her house in a few minutes if I'm needed. My brother lives next door to her. Mom's 91 so I stay close and with her most every day.
My eldest son works at Exxon- Mt. Belview. Middle son is in Medina working for the Bandera Elec. CoOp.. Youngest, my daughter is a practicing Mom, Wife, and part time physical therapist.
As you can see, we are retired but still very active.
I have lived in Liberty, Texas since 1957. I have a pipeline construction company in Dayton, Texas and have been in business for 30 years. We are the parents of seven children and eight grandchildren. I love to hunt and the
2004 Update: What happened to the last five years? The count of grandchildren keeps going up. I still spend my days checking on the business and then taking care of my cattle. The cattle count (like the kids) keeps changing. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
4301 Congressional
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(512) 852-2618
stokley3@aol.com
I attended Del Mar College, Corpus Christi and Texas A&I on a football scholarship. In Chemistry class I met Sheri Poignee from the Rio Grande Valley who refused to ‘help’ me
Graduated from University of Texas with a degree in Chemical Engineering. I began working for Diamond Shamrock in Houston. I worked for Diamond for 20 years at several locations including Cleveland, OH., Mexico City, Delaware and New Jersey. During this time I stayed in Houston long enough to marry Diane Burton. After 20 years with Diamond, I returned to Houston as President of a small privately owned company. In 1982, 4 years later, I joined Engelhard Corp. and lived in Milledgeville, GA for six years. Then I moved back to New Jersey where I continued with Engelhard as a Group Vice President until I retired in 1996. Three months later I went back to work as Executive Director of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), a professional society representing 57,000 members. Diane and I still live in New Jersey. My office is in New York City. Our son jerry lives in Austin and our daughter is a senior at New York University, majoring in Musical Theater. Our future retirement plans include both Austin and New Jersey but no definite date yet.
Pinehurst Resort (NC), and is currently at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. Our daughter Kim is with an advertising company in Corpus Christi. No grandchildren yet, but looking forward to the day! I enjoy golfing, fishing, cooking, walking the dog, and traveling. A highlight of my golf hobby was attained in June when I worked at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Country Club & Resort.
2004: All the same except now have 3 grandchildren: Dylan, 1 year old, Jason, 2 years old, Austin, 4 years old. My daughter, Kim, has her hands full with Austin and moving into a new house. Been married to Sheri for 43 years. Sheri and I will be moving to a new home, also, in June so address will change.
My son Kyle and I will go to the Master Golf tournament this year and play a few rounds somewhere.
Retired from the AIChE position in 2001 and have remained active. I have been to Honduras three times with a church mission group, taught a course at the University of Virginia (Spring, 2003), and am still an active gardener, golfing more, and have started running 5K's. Our plans are to spend more time in Austin, but it gets so hot there in the
Looking forward to being at the reunion. If I happen to be in Baytown when the planning team is meeting, it would be fun to stop by.
1107 W. 5th Ave. Apt D5
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-7685
Wortham, TX 76693 254-765-0124
2004: This information received from one of their daughters.--John Strangmeier & Helen Miller, both in the class of 1954 were married in October of 1954 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
They are the parents of one son, and two daughters; Grandparents to eight and Great Grandparents of two. They reside in Wortham Texas at BAR $ Cattle Ranch. They spend their time at the Ranch and on trips to various Blue Grass Festivals around the country.
Joined USAF in 12/54 through 12/58. Married Sue Beckett from Texarkana Arkansas in ‘57. Have five children and three grandchildren. Went to Lee College 1959 and ‘60 while working for RCA. Attended ITASCA College at night. Came back to Houston in September, ‘62. Went to work for Dresser Systems as a Field Engineer for Industrial Control Systems. Since ‘62, the company has changed hands three times - TRW, FICC, AND TODAY IT OPERATES AS “Network Management Technology, Inc. (NMTI) with offices in Sugarland, Texas and serves the Electric Utility Industry with Computer Based Energy Management Systems (EMS). In 1986 was promoted to Vice President and maintain that position today.-‘99 UPDATE: Retired in ’95 and think it’s wonderful! My wife, Sue, daughter, Sterle, and I had an Antique shop in Tomball, TX until it got to be work (about 2 yrs.) We sold out and really became retired. I don’t know what happens to time, but I seem busy everyday. We make a lot of trips to Dallas since she has our latest grand daughter (Hannah-7 months). Hope to see everyone at the reunion.
2004 Update: We now have 3 more grandchildren (total of 7). One great grandchild due in May ’04. Still active with family who all live in Houston/Baytown area. We are blessed with good health. Yea God!!
I was married to Gene Stone, from Highlands, on July 22, 1955. We have 3 children who live here close. We moved to Pasadena in 1956 and have been here ever since. We love to travel in our 29 ft. travel trailer. Have been to all the states in the U.S. and most of Canada. We are going to try to see them again before our health stops us. Been traveling for the last few years. We’ll be leaving the last of May and will not be back until Labor day. Hope you have a great reunion.
