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2010
No announcements to date.
2009
Passing Our beloved classmate, Connie Homsey passed away on August 27th after a lengthy fight with cancer. She will be missed by family and friends. Flowers were sent to the family in the name of her classmates.
Update and Birth Rick Dugger first concerned us by being rushed to the ER with heart blockage. Wife Eulene pushed him in the right direction. He is now recovering with Jack and Joan Thomas who once again stepped forward as the best place in AZ to recover. Then he was back at the hospital for the birth of a granddaughter - 8 lb. 8 oz. 20.5" A busy 60 hour period.
New Grandparent Bill and Barbara Chaple announced the birth of their first grandchild on June 11th. Alison Lynn Ashmore - 8 lb. 3 oz. 20"
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45th Reunion
The 64 Knights
45th Reunion will be held at The Express Event Center, 8512 NW.
Expressway, Oklahoma City, on June 27th, 2009 with Ronnie Kaye as master
of ceremonies and DJ. If you would like to see the Event Center,
their website is
www.expresseventcen
Cost will be $50.00 - $95.00 couple. If you haven't received one of our mailings, please let us know. All are encouraged to updated their roster information. If you have suggestions for what you want at your reunion, please let us kno
Passing On May 30th, classmate O.W. "Buddy" Fields passed away. Flowers were sent to the family in the name of her classmates.
Grandmother Mary Jo Mary Jo (Dakil) Rounkles announced that her daughter Erika had MJ's second grandchild, a girl, on Fenruary 18th. Due to circumstances MJ got to see her granddaughter born.
2008
Passing A roster update was sent that Paula Straley Hoshall is deceased. No further information was provided.
Passing We received a roster update from Herb Dubberstain that our classmate Larry Bailey passed away about five years ago while living in Florida. Many of us knew Larry and remember him fondly.
Passing
On October 21st, our beloved Tony Binkley Beltz passed away. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Henry Wilson Beltz, III. She leaves behind a daughter, Stacey Jene Wade and husband Anthony, and a son, Bradley Forrest Beltz, three Grandchildren, and four Great Grandchildren. Memorial service were held on Mon., Oct. 27, 2008, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Edmond, OK. Flowers were sent to the family in the name of her classmates. VW Lady, We will miss you.
First Planning Meeting On Friday, August 8th, a planning meeting for the 45th Reunion was held at the Johnnie's on the Northwest highway. Attending were: Donna Vaden Tucker, Buddy Mangum, Tom Mann, Johnny Gatlin, Bill Chaple, Wayne Wallace, Terrye Claire Newkirk, Phil Murphy and Emily (Broden) Murphy. Watch for upcoming announcements as the details are worked out. This should be bigger and better than the last.
Planning Meeting A planning meeting for the 45th Reunion has been scheduled for Friday, August 8th at the Johnnie's on the NorthWest highway. Try to be there by 11:30 so we can address a full agenda.
Passing Recently we were informed of the passing of our classmate Larry Russell. He was married to our Carla Way (Class of '64) and was living in Kingston, Oklahoma. No further details are available.
2007
Christmas Lunch - December 28th A Christmas lunch held at B.J.s Burgers and Brewery, 2425 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, December 28, 2007, Noon. Attending were Wayne Wallace, Sharon Wallace, Ken Newman, Phil Murphy, Emily (Brogden) Murphy, Rick Dugger and Bill Chaple. Donna Vaden Tucker joined by telephone and reported doing well from her recent experience.
Our Next Reunion 2009 will mark 45 years since the 64Knights took that final walk across the stage at Taft Stadium. And as is our custom, we are beginning the planning for another mega celebration of that event. It is generally agreed by most that the 40th Reunion was the greatest of all our Reunions, so we have vowed to try to make the 45th even bigger and better. To do this, we need your suggestions and ideas. Do we want a dinner dance again with a picnic follow-up? Do we want our old friend Ronnie Kay to be the MC? Should it be in the same venue? Let us hear from you. Reply to the 64Knights@yahoogroups.com with your ideas and hopes for the 45th. Remember, it will be here before you know it! WW
Lunch - September 28th A noon lunch was held at Johnnie's on the NorthWest highway. Attending were Boonie Hite, Jan Wooley, Donna Vaden Tucker, Wayne Wallace, Bud Mangum, Tom Mann, and Bill Chaple.
New Grandfather Phil Murphy announced that his daughter had a boy on March 27th. This is his first grandchild, Campbell Owen Morris.
2006
New Granddaughters Malcom and Martha (Burton) Haney announce the birth of two granddaughters born a month apart - Noa and Lillian. The Haney's are settling in to their role as grandparents with great enjoyment.
New Grandmother Mary Jo (Dakil) Rounkles announced that her daughter Erika had a boy on November 17th, Harrison James. MJ is delighted and is reported adjusting well.
Passings We sadly report the passing of one of our twins, Sharon Berg-Ramson (class of '65) on October 21st. Also known as the "the younger and better half", she was a regular contributor to the "chain letter". She is survived by her sister, Karen Berg (the "other half - left behind"). Flowers were sent in the name of her classmates who will remember her fondly. We are also sorry to report the passing of Bud Mangum's daughter, Tracy Diane Mangum. Our sympathies are with you and your families.
Lunch - August 18th A noon lunch was held at Johnnie's on the NorthWest highway. Attending were Tom Mann (and Corvette), Boonie Hite, Jan Wooley, Wanye Wallace, Sharan Berg Ramson, Phil Murphy, Bud Mangum, and Donna Vaden Tucker
Lunch - July 21th A noon lunch was held at Johnnie's on the NorthWest highway. Attending were Donna Vaden, Boonie Hite, Sharon Ward, Wayne Wallace and Bill Chaple.
What Happens There, Stays There The "Big Six Zero" birthday event was held in Las Vegas on June 18-21. Reports have been sketchy so far, and we may never know what happened. Remember that if it happens there, did it really happen.
New Grandbabies Karen Berg (Class of '66) announces the arrival of her third granddaughter, Allissa Reneau Hicock, on January 11, 2005. AND our own C.B. Hudson became the grandfather of a girl on January 25, 2006.
Lunch - January 6th A noon lunch was held at Johnnie's on the NorthWest highway. Attending were Donna Vaden, Phil Murphy, Wayne Wallace, Rick Dugger, Bud Mangum, Steve Farha, Ken Newman, and Bill Chaple. The future of the NWC retirement home project was discussed as well as the proposed Vegas trip. Phil reports that Emily is doing well.
2005
Pearson Marriage Jim Pearson announces his marriage to Mary Jones (formerly Mary C. Chronister, NWC '65) at the First Methodist Church in Forth Worth, Saturday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be web cast, and all are invited to watch. www.webcasting.com/fumcfw/live.htm.
Lunch - August 5th A noon lunch was held on Friday, August 5th at the Johnnie's on Britton Road. Attending were Bonnie and Jan, who wouldn't let the rest of us come to their party.
Sharon Green We regret to announce the passing of Sharon Green (Keitz) on June 21th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was living at 11717 Twisted Oak Rd., OKC 73120. A copy of the obit can be made available to those requesting it. A remembrance in the form of a donation to the Central Oklahoma Search & Rescue, Inc. was made in the name of her classmates as requested by her family. She will be missed.
Grandpa Rick Rick Dugger proundly announces the birth of his granddaughter Kylie. on May 26th. Grandfather is doing well.
Lunch - May 4th A noon lunch was held on Wednesday, May 4th at the Little Mike's on the Northwest Highway. Attending were Donna Vaden, Wayne Wallace, Ken Newman and Bill Chaple.
Dinner - February 5th Those who weren't there missed a pleasant evening with Melany (Hay) Marcotte Saturday night at Johnnie's on Britton Road. Attending were Melany, Sharon and Wayne Wallace, Boonie Hite, Jimmy Brogden and Bill Chaple. Melany was making a rare visit to OKC on the death of her grandmother.
Lunch - January 15th A noon lunch was held on Saturday, January 15th at the Johnnie's on Britton Road. Attending were Phil Murphy, Ken Newman, John White and Bill Chaple. Phil was in OKC picking up his new puppies, and reports that Emily is doing well.
Lunch - January 13th A noon lunch was held on Thursday, January 13th at the Johnnie's on Britton Road. Attending were Donna Vaden, Ken Newman, Wayne Wallace (and his granddaughter) , John White, Bud Mangum and Bill Chaple. We now know more about Buddy's past then we wanted to. Connie Homsey also made an appearance.
2004
Dinner Party - November 5th C.B. Hudson hosted a dinner party for the 64 Knights on Friday, November 5, 2004, at the III Forks restaurant, Dallas Texas. .Pictures and a list of attendees are available on the Memorabilia page. Emails have indicated that once again C.B. knows how to throw an excellent party. Many thanks to our classmate!
Wayne Snipes We regret to announce the passing of Wayne Snipes on July 13th in Reno, Nevada. Wayne and Janet attended the reunion just weeks before. He will be missed. A remembrance was sent to the family in the name of his classmates.
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