Summer 2017

Pat Moran (now deceased):

I am writing this column on the one-year anniversary of the passing of my beloved Daz.  It's r been a tough year, but I have made progress.

I have passed through several phases:  the shock, denial and anger phases; the realiza­tion phase.  I am currently in the "move on”  phase:  smile, think good thoughts, happy memories, be strong and surge forward phase.  The support I have received has been heartwarming—thank you, world!

Enough about me, let's get to class news!  Elihu Schepps writes that he and his Joan are enjoying retirement in Boca (West), Fla.  El plays golf, does some painting and has kept in touch with Norm Merksamer (deceased) and Bob Reisman.  El and Joan have a son and granddaughter who are Lehigh graduates, and a grandson who is currently a freshman.  That's a Lehigh family, for sure!  Thanks, El, for the wonderful update.

From Albuquerque, N.M., Joe Boandl writes a very complimentary letter expressing how much he likes the '52 column.  Thanks, Joe, it's a labor of love.

A heartfelt note from Vancouver, Wash., Arvid Kulits' wife, Zinta, expresses her condolences, and she has been Arvid's caregiver for 10 years.  Editor note:  This may be a note from Arvid as an obituary for him was written in 2020.

Betsey and Mayo Snyder (deceased) were one of Daz and my favorite '52 couples.  Always fun, upbeat and full of life.  When I heard of Mayo's passing, I wrote to Betsey and she responded in kind.  We commiserated.   Mayo's life was full—he loved Lehigh, sailing, service in the Navy and hockey.  His specialty, when working, was city planning.  One of the highlights of his career was that, as a consultant to the government of Brazil, he helped in the selection of a site for the new capital, what would become Brasilia.

Mayo had advanced degrees from the University of Illinois and MIT.  Mayo was one of the truly "neat guys”  and will be missed.  RIP, Mayo.

That's it for this column.  Let me hear from you.  I'll conclude with another tribute to my darling Daz:

"Forever in my heart:  A limb has fallen from our family tree.  I keep hearing a voice that says `Grieve not for me.  Remember the good times, the laughter, our songs.  The good life I lived which was so strong.  Continue my heritage.  I'm counting on you.  Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.  My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.  Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.  Continue traditions no matter how small.  Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.  I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.  Until the day comes, we're together again.”  Author Unknown.

Deceased:

• John F  Barteau

• James Clark

• E Webster Dann

• Norman J Merksamer

• Lyman Missimer Jr

• George A  Pitsilos

• Robert J Seidenberger