Pat Moran (now deceased):

Christmas 2000 brought much joy and activity, particularly with regard to the class.  Mary Jo and Jim Johnston (deceased) sent a card mentioning the Beta's reunion in Sarasota and trips to Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas. These folks do not sit still!  Evelyn and Allen Levan sent a newsletter outlining their activities including hospital volunteering and church fellowship.  The best card, year in and year out, comes from Betsey and Mayo Snyder(deceased) always a picture card, of their happy faces from somewhere in the world - this year from Ellis Island.  Thanks; you guys look great!

Toward the latter part of 2000, the Morans played host to Sue Ann and Ralph Fortney and Carolyn and Dick Schmidt (deceased).  It was fun to share our warm weather with Sue Ann and Ralph who have had a mean winter back in Delaware.  Carolyn and Daz did some aromatherapy while Dick and I hiked in Sabino Canyon.  Be sure and read the short bio on Ralph Fortney - It was part of the Lehigh University Alumni Association nominees list.

In a recent edition of At Lehigh, there were two "Letters to the Editor," both by '52ers. Noah Kretsch, living in Ireland for the past 26 years, wrote to defend Irish cuisine.  Stan Gedney (deceased) III defended the ranking of the 1950 undefeated football team as No. I in the school's history.  Speak up and be heard, classmates!

A heartfelt letter arrived from Nancy Hanby, widow of Ken Hanby.  Ken passed away December 2, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.  To quote Nancy's letter, "It was a long, hard journey, but one that Ken took with bravery and grace.  I was privileged to be on board with him as his wife of more than 42 years.  In 1976, Ken followed a call from God to enter the Christian ministry.  He was ordained in 1980 and accepted a call to become pastor of Riverview Park Christian Church in St. Joseph, Mich.  Ken was ever a student, a seeker of truth, and engaged in a journey of searching for God's will in his life.  He has completed the journey and now rests in joy and peace."  Ken was truly a remarkable man, and the class sends its condolences to Nancy.

Other deaths (Click on name for more Information):

• Ken Hanby

• Joe Toven

• John Yard