Historical May 1992 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As it is our purpose in this column to share the personal news of our neighbors and friends, there are times when that news may be predominantly sad.
This month we must report the loss of four of our neighbors.
All were longtime residents who had served their community in a variety of ways.
We extend our sympathy to the families of Alfred Howard of the 5700 block of Waterman, William McReynolds of the 5900 Block of DeGiverville, Doug Alexander of the 5700 Block of DeGiverville, and Richard C. Hart, Jr., of the 6000 block of Westminster. Mr. Howard, a veteran of World War II, and his wife, Angie, were active in the activities of their neighborhood. Mr. McReynolds was one of the founders of the DeGiverville Block unit, which has been active and effective for many years. Doug Alexander, a former teacher in the Special School District of St. Louis County, had served for several years as a volunteer coach for neighborhood Little League baseball teams. Richard Hart provided valued leadership and support for many of the projects of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council and other community organizations.
The impact of their service and achievements, as well as their unique personalities, will be felt for a long time to come.
On a happier note, Barbara Schmidt of the 6100 block of McPherson has been named chairman of the English department at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Our congratulations to Barbara on her wellearned recognition!
There must be some weddings being planned, some new babies who should be welcomed, some honors to be celebrated, some exciting adventures to be shared. Let us know. Feel free to send in a photo with your news.
If we can assure a good quality print result, we’ll put it in. Black and white copies work best.
Please call Marj Weir, 863-7558, with your news for Vicissitudes.
She has an answering machine that works when she remembers to turn it on.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1992.
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