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06/21/25 09:43 AM #2472    

David -Buzz Buvinghausen

Linda,

GREAT use of the left over funds from 1965 class!! Certainly a worthwhile expendature of "stale" funds!

Buzz Buvinghausen


06/21/25 01:09 PM #2473    

 

Dianne Marks (Bettag)

Thanks Linda! Good job!


06/21/25 03:56 PM #2474    

 

Janelle Marshall (Walter)

Thanks so much to Linda and the other officers for diligence in using the funds we all contributed so long ago. The years we shared at Waltrip were wonderful years. God bless you all. Janelle


06/24/25 12:13 PM #2475    

 

Patricia Bissonnet (Bissonnet)

I am not sure if the class has been updated on the passing of Lanelle Willis Holland.  She was a great friend during my high school days.  Here's the obit provided by her daughter.

LaNell Holland, age 78, of Livingston, Texas, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 29, 2025. 

LaNell was born June 22, 1946 in Houston, Texas. She was a graduate of Waltrip High School and afterward attended business school.  In 1967, she married Michael Jack Holland in Huntsville. With her business skills, she worked in the business office of Crosby and Huffman ISD for many years before retiring to lake life on Lake Livingston. In her semi-retirement, she assisted her husband in running Greenhead Guide Service of Anahuac and Livingston.  In full-retirement, she enjoyed traveling and RV life. She eventually put down roots in Port Aransas and Rockport where she spent many days on the beach, the bay, and attending senior events with her friends and neighbors. She loved to fish and often out-fished any man in the boat with her.  She was an excellent cook known for her duck dirty rice and fried fish.  She had a green thumb and used it to beautify the landscape wherever she lived.  She was a gracious host and loved hosting family-especially her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Memaw.”  She loved to talk about Jesus and was a faithful attender of the nearest spirit filled church wherever she traveled and lived including First Assembly of God Livingston, First Assembly of God Leggett, Wildwood Gospel Church Onalaska, and Champion Life Centre Spring.  Her final years were spent at Timberwood in Livingston where she was known for her smiles and laughter earning her the nickname “giggles.”   LaNell was loved for being fun and kind and admired for her faith, generous nature, and hardworking character. She will forever be in our hearts. 

LaNell was preceded in death by her parents, George and Clarice Willis and her husband, Michael Jack Holland.  She was survived by her children Tim Etie and wife Christy of Houston, Texas, Mike Holland and wife Rachel of Mesa, Arizona, and April Mullins and husband Michael of Conroe, Texas; sister and brother-in-law Beth and Danny Schellhase;  grandchildren Casey Etie-Hammond, John Etie, Kaitlyn Etie, Chase Holland-Swords, Zoie Holland, Holly Mullins, and Whitney Mullins; Step grandchildren Avery, Emme, and Ally Bartlett, and Zachary Sasenger; two great-grandchildren Charlee Rose Etie and Carter Swords. 

A visitation will be held at Groveton Funeral Home on June 7th at 10 with a funeral service following at 11. She will be laid to rest at Bennet Cemetery in Apple Springs.

 

 

 


06/24/25 04:09 PM #2476    

 

Joyce Barta (Bayersdorfer)

Thanks, Pat, for posting this.  Joyce


06/24/25 05:34 PM #2477    

 

Linda Marmion (Linder)

  I have really enjoyed the class pictures that have been posted. Unfortunately,  mine have been lost.  However, there are a number of years that aren't included in those posted.  If any of you still have your class pictures, please post them. 
I went to Garden Oaks. If I am correct, we had two classes of each grade, plus we has one class of midtermers. Most of them stayed over an extra semester at Waltrip to graduate with the entire class of '65. 
  I look forward to seeing you when we get Ram Jams going this fall!

                                                                                                       Have a great summer,

                                                                                                       Linda Marmion Linder

  


 

 


06/29/25 07:29 PM #2478    

 

Stephen Ray Puckett

I just learned that our beloved Suzie Cunningham was in a bad car wreck mid-day today and did not make it - Jim is in the hospital. I know of no other details at this time but will update you when we know more.

The class meant so much to her.  We'll miss her.  R.I.P., dear Suzie.


06/30/25 05:52 AM #2479    

 

Steven Jay Stoneburner

So very sorry to hear about Suzie, Tom texted me last evening. Suzie was loved by so many and did so much for our class! Please keep us posted!!

 

Jay and MAry Jo 


06/30/25 06:13 AM #2480    

 

Elizabeth Love (Kester)

Susie Cunningham will be missed!  She was one of the "spark"s who kept us informed and always feeling welcomed to each event after graduation!  Condolences to her family and all of her dear friends!


06/30/25 08:04 AM #2481    

 

Dianna Dudley (Westmoreland)

RIP dear Suzie.   Such a treasure.


06/30/25 08:46 AM #2482    

 

Patricia Bissonnet (Bissonnet)

Suzie was the heart and soul of our class.  Though she wasn't an official part of the reunion committee for our 60th reunion, she was a very important part, calling so many of you to encourage you to attend and auditing the registrations .  Without her help we would not have had so many attending. And then her health would not allow her to make the drive herself. The phone was her lifeline as her health declined.  I, for one, will miss her calls, which always began with, "Well--hello there!"  My heart breaks at the loss of this lovely woman.  


06/30/25 09:21 AM #2483    

 

Sandy Spears (Koslosky-Siddall)

I am so sorry to hear of Suzie's passig.What will we do without her?

 


06/30/25 09:51 AM #2484    

 

Linda Marmion (Linder)

My heart aches. Suzie and I became friends when we were in the same rank in the guard. Over the last years we worked together on reunions. I had just talked with Suzie about our next Ram Jam in October. We're all going to miss her. She would want us to continue our times together. 


06/30/25 10:09 AM #2485    

 

Mary Adrienne Pendery (Critcher)

Suzie was the glue that held so many of our class activities together.  And such a dear person besides.  A heartbreaking loss for her family and our class.  


06/30/25 10:51 AM #2486    

Karen Rouse (Corner)

What a sad loss!  Everyone liked Suzie.


06/30/25 11:25 AM #2487    

Pamela Roesler (Lemoine)

What heartbreaking news. Suzie's reach was beyond the class of '65. She was my Centurion and, as a mid-termer, I stayed over to be an officer mostly because of her great leadership. We reconnected at class of '67 30th reunion and continued to text and email all these years. I will miss her love, compassion, and steady friendship.


06/30/25 05:27 PM #2488    

 

Ann Robin Trimble (Haney)

Suzie did so much over the years to keep our Class of 65 connected. She was truly a golden thread that wove us together year after year....Reunions, Ram Jams, WOW lunches and phone calls just to check in with old class mates. This is a devastating loss for our close knit class. Let's all vow to continue to gather as often as we can to honor Suzie's spirit of togetherness and love that she demonstrated every opportunity she had for the past 60 years. My heart is so sad that we didn't get to see her in April at our reunion which she had planned to attend. I know she is most assuredly in the arms of the angels now. heart


06/30/25 08:26 PM #2489    

 

Tom Britton

What a shock that our Suzie was taken from us so quickly. She was one in a million...extra special. 


07/01/25 08:54 AM #2490    

 

Hilda Carol Smith (Godell)

I attended most of the Waltrip reunions, up until 50 when I decided it was the last. Each time, initially every 5 years, there was Suzie. At the check-in table, greeting everyone in her delightful, friendly manner, even those she didn't know well, like me. She was a bright beacon and a reassuring presence, especially as we began that "aging process" and the memorial wall grew. So very sad to hear of her loss, to her family, friends and classmates. I know she will be remembered each time any members of the class of 65 join together.

07/01/25 09:26 AM #2491    

Richard Lee Rhea

A sad loss.  Suzie was so comitted to the class and her promptings by telephone certainly had an impact. She will be missed.


07/01/25 12:48 PM #2492    

 

Genie Hackenjos (Kistler)

Absolutely reeling from the sad news about Suzie.  Not only were we "companions in crime" as we worked together on the Tribune Staff, but we were college roommates at Southwestern our freshman and sophomore years.  After I moved north, she and I would get in a visit whenever I was back in Houston visiting my mom.

And after my mom died, for as long as she was in Houston, Suzie placed flowers on my parents' graves every Memorial Day!  Such a tender memory.  We spoke soon after the last reunion, since neither of us was able to be there.  So glad for that loooooong phone visit! 


07/01/25 06:53 PM #2493    

 

Anita Marbury (Marbury)

Suzie May Cunningham

We all love Suzie, and now it's time to share that love with Pam, her daughter. I will update the class when I know where and when Suzie's funeral will be scheduled.

Send a card or email to Pam. 

She needs to hear from all of you to fill the hole in her heart. 

Pam Sutton

11600 Trails End Road

Leander, Texas 78641 

pam.sutton@icloud.com

Sweetie Marbury


07/02/25 10:38 AM #2494    

Pamela Roesler (Lemoine)

Thanks, Sweetie. Card in the mail today.


07/02/25 10:41 PM #2495    

Jerry Russell

Suzie's loyalty and dedication were unparalleled. May God hold her close. 


07/04/25 08:50 AM #2496    

 

Jeanne Spencer (Adams)

This is Jeanne Adams.  I just wanted to let everyone know that I received word that Pat Beckham passed away peacefully in her sleep - her husband found her Tuesday morning.  I was notified by my sister-in-law, who was Judy Stockton in school.  Hopefully we will learn more information.  She lived in Georgetown.  


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