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01/09/24 12:51 PM #5191    

 

Barbara Townsend (Baldwin) (1971)

I am Jeff Baldwin, posting about Barbara Diane Baldwin (Townsend) of class 1971. Barbara passed away Apr 25, 2019. I am finalizing her accounts now, and I found her account on this forum. She was my honey, my lover, my best friend. She is survived by her mother Hazel, her bothers Mike and Pat, her sister Jan, children Nicci, Jeremy, Emily, and now 13 grandchildren.

I miss her a lot, and have trouble moving forward. But she was born again, in the family with Jesus Christ so I know we will be together again. She would want you all to join her as well. It will be such fun!!

-JB


01/09/24 09:00 PM #5192    

 

Martha Buchanan (Braden) (1971)

Thank you for Sharing 

about Barbara. Martha Buchanan Braden


01/28/24 12:22 PM #5193    

Gloria Bolding (McReynolds) (1968)

About 10:00 this morning, I had a call from George Lyda. He is Janis Davila Lyda's husband. Janis passed away this past Friday morning, the 26th. We had been friends since the 7th grade in Miss Padon's homeroom at Burbank Jr. High. For some time now I have called her at Noon every other Sunday and we would talk for hours about our past and present. Today is one of those Sundays.

When I asked about her arrangements, George said she wanted her ashes scattered on their homeplace there at Gravelly, Arkansas.

 

 


01/29/24 04:42 PM #5194    

Travis King (1958)

#5193
Gloria Bolding McReynolds
I hardly ever post because I graduated 10 years before you, but read your post and noticed Miss Padons name.I had her for art class when I attended Burbank Junior High.The thing I remember about her was that she would buy a new Pontiac every year. Funny that I remember that about her since I am now 83 years old.

01/30/24 02:16 PM #5195    

 

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

That is so funny about the things we remember. But it makes for a fun sweet memory.


02/02/24 12:09 PM #5196    

Jody Neill (Formerly Osina) (1965)

Harold Douglas “Doug” Neill, 73, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Leander, TX. He was born in Houston, TX on June 27, 1950, to Harold and Doris “Dot” Neill.
He attended Sam Houston High School, where he ran track and played football and baseball. He excelled at football and was named first team running back on the 1968 Houston All-City Football team and was one of two blue-chip college recruits in Texas. He was named “a most handsome senior” and was president of his senior class. After graduating from high school in 1968, Doug attended Texas A&M University (Class of ’72) on a football scholarship, and was the Aggies starting fullback as an upperclassman. Though he chose not to play football professionally, Doug was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1972 NFL draft.
 
Doug worked in the insurance industry his entire career, beginning with Reserve Life in Dallas, then becoming the youngest Senior Vice President ever at Life of the Southwest, also in Dallas. When LSW was sold, he joined the leadership teams at Pioneer Life in Rockford, IL and then Conseco in Carmel, IL. After leaving Conseco, Doug started his own consulting business and moved his family back to his home state of Texas, settling in Liberty Hill.
 
Through the years, Doug enjoyed attending church, watching his children’s sporting events and Texas high school football, working on classic Ford Mustangs, traveling, playing golf, and later spending time with his grandchildren. Of course, he continued to root for the Fightin’ Texas Aggies!
 
He is survived by his children, Steve (Jennifer) Neill of Buford, GA, Tessa (Casey) Wilken of Granbury, TX, and their mother, Terry Gill Neill, Grace (Garrett) Morgan of Joshua, TX, and Christopher Neill of Midland, TX, and their mother, Carol Papageorge Neill Rodgers. He was “Granddoug” to grandchildren Shelby (Cody White) Denham of Weatherford, TX, Sydney Plitt of Granbury, TX, Wyatt Denham of San Marcos, TX, Luke Deham of Lubbock, TX, Chloe Neill and Spencer Neill, both of Buford, GA, and great-grandson Henry George “Georgie” Plitt IV of Granbury. He is also survived by his sisters, Jody Neill of Oak Ridge North, TX, and Jeanie (Bill) Radford of Mountain City, TN, and brother, Tandy Neill, of Houston, TX, as well as five nieces and nephews and their children.
 
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Dot Neill, his grandparents, John and Gladys Neill and Walter and Verda Whitaker, and five aunts and uncles.
 
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Trawick Presbyterian Church (4410 State Hwy 204, Nacogdoches, TX 75964), with a luncheon to follow. As Doug was a lifelong devoted Aggie fan, his family would like to invite everyone to “Maroon Out” by wearing maroon clothing for his memorial service.
 
Doug was much loved and will be greatly missed by his friends and relatives. Doug's East Texas roots ran deep, and generations of his family attended church in Trawick. Those wishing to remember him with memorial contributions may donate to Trawick Presbyterian Church at the above address.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

02/03/24 12:38 PM #5197    

Mel Moy (1960)

I found this newspaper clipping of Doug Neill.  https://www.newspapers.com/image/643568983/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjY0MzU2ODk4MywiaWF0IjoxNzA2OTgxNDYyLCJleHAiOjE3MDcwNjc4NjJ9.fo5ycmTmSgNaOe2_Pp5TjTpms3brxCjvJCy_tdH58XQ


02/03/24 07:16 PM #5198    

Jody Neill (Formerly Osina) (1965)

Thanks, Mel Moy, for sending the link to the clipping.  I was living out of the country when he played at A&M, but I did get to see a couple of games when I was visiting my family.  Those games were so much fun, but I would watch to see if Doug got up when he was underneath a pile of defenders.  It made me really nervous!

 


02/03/24 08:31 PM #5199    

Larry Cook (1968)

Oh man, talking about dredging up some wonderful memories.  Doug Neil was a great guy and good friend.  We ran together quite a bit during our Highschool years - I remember many many times we laughed so long and hard we had tears running down our faces.  Some of my most Fond memories are of playing football at Sam Houston High.  I played offensive center most of our junior year and all our senior years atvSHHS, Doug was a very talented halfback and we ran may plays where he would run the ball between the guards ( to the right and left of center -me). And here's how those plays worked - If you (I) didn't make my block or was in the way - he'd run over you (me) and Doug was fast and ran very hard ... every play. .. he never slacked .. not one time in any play while I was on the football field.  And he lived life the same way he played sports - as a champion ! ( that he was).  Sooo very many fond memories.   With a tear in my eye!  Rest in peace my friend Doug!   You will be missed. "Cookie" class of 68'


02/04/24 06:29 AM #5200    

Priscilla Richbourg (Bashinski) (1969)

Mel Moy, was the "James" mentioned in the news article Sam Houston's Lex James?

02/04/24 09:35 PM #5201    

Mel Moy (1960)

I'm sure the "James" is Lex James.  He was an Aggie QB there from 1970-1972.  The game in this article was in 1971.  James had a great Sophmore year (1970), but never repeated.  


02/05/24 11:23 AM #5202    

 

Tammie Williams (Ogrodowicz) (1977)

It is with heavy hearts that we that share Alvin Ray Ogrodowicz gained his Heavenly wings on January 31, 2024 at the age of 69. Alvin was born on August 25, 1954, in Houston, Texas to parents, Martin Charles Ogrodowicz and Louise Regina Wisnowski Ogrodowicz as the first of five children. He grew up on the north side of Houston, attending St. Charles Catholic school and graduated from Sam Houston High School, Class of 1974. He loved his Lord with all his heart and was highly active at Beautiful Savior Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a proud Northsider who loved his family dearly, all sports and especially loved his Houston Astros.
Alvin was proceeded in death by his parents, Martin and Louise Ogrodowicz, brother, Michael Ogrodowicz, sisters, Cheryl Hibler and Debra Ogrodowicz Lawliss.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Vivian Phillips Thetford Ogrodowicz, son, Travis Thetford and wife Sara, children, Jackson, Hannah and Audrey, daughter Chrissy Thetford Sterling and husband Rory, daughters Cameron and Lana. Brother, Daniel Ogrodowicz and wife, Tammie, children Matt Ogrodowicz and wife Andrea and son Easton, Cody Ogrodowicz and wife Lauren, daughters, Brooke and Rylie and Megan Pounds and husband Charlie along with their children, Chaz, Jackson and Reagan, sister-in-law Deborah Lucas Ogrodowicz, son Michael Ogrodowicz and wife Becky and daughter Savannah, daughter Tiffany Ogrodowicz and son, Charlie and a host of other aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Monday, February 12th at Earthman Resthaven on I-45 North. Viewing will be held at 10:00 am and services at 11:00. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Strimple of Beautiful Savior Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Dignity obituary will be updated soon.  http://www.dignitymemorial.com/.../alvin-ogrodowicz-11651538


02/05/24 06:20 PM #5203    

 

Connie Redden (Hopper) (1969)

Y'all, please click on In Memory and arrow down to the end of the page and fill out the form for deceased classmates.  Dana enters them when she can and this form makes it easier for her. Please search and make sure the classmate has not already been entered. Thanks everyone. 


02/14/24 11:09 AM #5204    

Cary Gerhart (1978)

Fred Hargis (1978) has passed away. Here is link to the obituary

 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/fred-hargis-11469528

 

 


02/27/24 10:23 PM #5205    

Donald (Don) Wells (1959)

I'm sorry to report that Micaela Slate (Knotts) (1967) passed away this month after suffering a stroke. 

She was a wonderful person. Don Wells (1959)


02/28/24 01:21 PM #5206    

 

David Searcy (1973)

I haven't seen many posts lately and then there's those of  our classmates passing away. So maybe this will change the tone. I have fond memories of going to Sam Houston High School and graduating in 1973. I made life long friends and have memories of things that happened in school that will last a lifetime. Think of what made Sam Houston Special: 

Teachers and Coaches: Thank goodness we had teachers who taught us well and really prepared us for  life. Coaches too. I don't think I would have much to show for my lifes work if not for halfway paying attention in their classes. LOL So that tells you they were really good to get through to us. Or me anyway.

Sports: We had a great football team and did well in basketball, track and other sports. Those Friday nights at Delmar were awesome.

We had foreign languages: I took all three Spanish classes I, II, and III. But we had French, German and Latin as well. 

Music: Great marching band and an even better Jazz Band. 

We had an ROTC that I thought was huge considering we had the Vietnam war going on. 

Great cheerleaders and the Houstonettes were as many as the marching band if not more. Pep Rallies were a hoot.

You could learn a trade: Woodshop, Metal shop, Auto Mechanics and Air Conditioning, Cosmetology, Home Economics

FFA: I grew up rodeoing and surprisingly didn't join but So many of my friends did well raising their animals.

Join a club: Key Club, Glee Club, and several more.

Electives were fun as well: Biology, Chemistry, Art 

Many friends married their sweethearts and are still together today. 

There were a few things that went on that were rough, but we got through it. Most of all, I made a lot of friends and I can call them up to this day and we can discuss what happened over 50 years ago as though it were yesterday. Great memories! How about you? 

 


02/29/24 06:21 PM #5207    

 

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

David Searcy, I didn't know you though you might have known my brother's and Sister that graduated in 70, 72, and 74. You were 100% on the mark about our good friends, great teachers and many many wonderful memories that made we privileged ones that call ourselves North siders and Sam Houston Tigers very lucky indeed.

03/05/24 08:37 AM #5208    

Mickey McClung (1964)

Sad to say Rebecca Stephens (Smith) passed away Feb. 17, 2024 after a fight with cancer. There was no service here as Becky had requested to be returned to California to be placed next to her late husband. Becky was a 1964 grad. Becky leaves behind 2 sons and brother Lewis and wife Wanda. Please keep family in your thoughts and prayers.


03/06/24 12:37 PM #5209    

Jimmie Miles (1972)

My beloved little sister , Crystal Lynn Miles Alzafari, passed away from a staff like infection on February 17th , 2024 in Corpus Christi Tx. She was Class of 73. She leaves behind 2 sons and 2 daughters. We miss her terribly. 


03/07/24 08:55 AM #5210    

 

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Jimmie Miles I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace. We are losing too many of our Sam Houston Tigers.

03/07/24 12:00 PM #5211    

 

Eugene Knox (1972)

Jimmie, so sorry for your loss.  May she rest in peace.  

Gene Knox


03/11/24 08:47 PM #5212    

 

Wallace Glenn TOLMAN, Jr (1964)

Happiest birthday Dennis Wagner '64 grad.

 


03/12/24 06:11 PM #5213    

Grady Sharon Voigt (McIntosh) (1961)

Wallace GlennTolman Jr.  1964

Just to let you know that Dennis Wagner 1964 has passed away in 2022 I think.

Grady Sharon Voigt McIntosh (Sherry) 1961

 


03/16/24 04:54 PM #5214    

Mickey McClung (1964)

Darrell, we were so sorry to hear about your brother Keith passing. I know this was a great loss to you.

Will keep your family in prayer.

 


03/18/24 11:39 AM #5215    

 

Mary DE Lois Finch (Brown) (1960)

Eugene Knox....Did your Dad own Knox Service Station on Airline?  My parents wee good friends with them andI remember playing with their young son, Eugene.  I also remember the birth of a new baby boy.  Those were the good days.


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