Friday, September 29, 2017

Class lunch 9.23.17 brief summary

Donna Dault, Peggy Russo, Becky Bush, Jim Heydlauff, Jim Grau, Dave Pastor, Dave and Jan Knisely, Marti Hause, Bob Weber, Sandy Weber, Ed and Ann McDaniels, Ron and Janet Clark, Silas Hopkins, Gene Shroyer and friend, Ava, and Jan Bernath all found their way (eventually) to the Arctic Breakaway for a late lunch.   Those who indicated they were coming but, for a variety of reasons, did not come were:  Delores F, Bob B, Bill and Sherry S.

Using a map of the high school Alumni Arbor, Sandy showed the group where the tree that was planted for our class--a big thanks to those who contributed!  (It's tagged and near the front walkway for those who want to hunt it down!)

Jan(et) talked about the fact that an anonymous donor will match funds raised for the Museum in 2018 and 2019.  Currently, the Chelsea Area Historical Society is on a land contract with a balloon payment in the not too distant future.  CAHS must raise $25,000 each year to receive the match.  $24,000 won't make it!  Currently, CAHS is having a series of fundraising activities in order to keep the lights on...  Thanks to Silas, Marti, Ron and Janet, Peggy, Bob W, and Sandy for indicating they would contribute money to this effort of a class donation.  The goal is to make contributions that can be made in our class name.  If you are interested, please let Jan know....the more, the merrier!  and, the more, the monier!

In terms of the 60th (yes, it's true) reunion, the group seemed to agree that the Arctic Breakaway (think--ice rink) is a good place to celebrate (now that people can find it).  The Clarks are ready and willing to help with promotional materials, decorations for a theme-based reunion and make NAME TAGS!   Keeping the time of September on a non-Michigan football game is preferred....

Some pictures follow...and, yes, three people with the name "Janet" were there.

Pictures of some who attended the class lunch on Saturday, 23, 2017 at the Arctic Breakaway.












Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Our sympathy to Dave Pastor

Elaine L. Pastor

Elaine Louise Pastor, of Chelsea, Michigan, age 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1938, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Irvin and Therah (Ross) Fitzpatrick. Elaine had lived in the area since 1959, coming from Jackson, and was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was involved with the nursery and youth camp. She had worked at McDee for 36 years, retiring in 2007, and was also a volunteer at Chelsea Community Hospital.
On August 23, 1980, she married David John Pastor, and he survives. Also surviving are her children: Cindy (Mike) Horn of Chelsea, Sally Jackson of Chelsea, and Todd (Dawn) Miller of Clinton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Marilyn Fitzpatrick of Massachusetts and Robert “Corky” (Peg) Fitzpatrick of Roscommon. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Thomas Miller, and her son-in-law, Wendell Jackson.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017, at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital.