October 13, 2008
Hey Everyone, Meant to let you know about another of our classmates - Larry Alexander. He is back in the hospital again and they are trying everything to save his legs.  He has been there for over a week now and has really had a lot of trouble and in constant pain.  So, if you could take the time and drop him a line, a card, or make a phone call, I know that it would certainly brighten a fellow classmate’s day.

The last time I asked you to do this, I can’t explain to you how excited he was to have you respond the way you did. He truly appreciated it.

Take a minute and mail to:
Larry Alexander
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Room 415
405 W. Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62902

If you want to call him:
1-618-549-0721 and ask for Larry Alexander’s room. They have moved him around quite a bit and the phone number for the room keeps changing.

Many thanks…..and take a few minutes and do this…..keep in touch!  Tony Cochran

August 14, 2008
Tony Cochran wants to have a Class of '57 birthday bash next summer. We are losing our classmates and it seems like 2012 is a long ways away for our next reunion. Please, if you are interested, let Tony know as soon as possible. Thanks.  Phyllis Sutton

February 20, 2008
Nancy Shaw Becher, 68, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on February 14th after a sudden illness in Los Angeles, CA. She was in route home with her husband from an extended cruise in the South Pacific, one of her favorite pastimes. Nancy was born in Paris, IL on April 17, 1939 to Charles and Olivine Shaw. She was married to James Becher in 1980 who survives her. She has one son, Jeff Stratton, who resides with his wife Lisa and son Eric in Victor, Idaho. Her daughter, Susan Stratton-Pitulla, resides in Mokena, IL with her two sons Jake and Luke. Mike Becher, a step-son, resides in San Francisco, CA. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister Virginia Gibson (Mrs. David) of Plymouth, IN. Nancy had been previously married to William Stratton of Chicago, IL. She graduated from Paris High School in 1957 where she was elected Homecoming Queen during her senior year. After completing high school, Nancy attended the College of Wooster and received a BS in Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1961. She was an organizer and founding member of the EIU chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Nancy taught elementary school for 17 years and later worked part-time as a travel consultant where she developed a desire for travel and later visited over 80 countries around the world. She was a dedicated volunteer in both Door County, WI and Cape Coral, Fl where she and her husband maintained homes. She was active as a hospital volunteer, soup kitchen worker, and participated in school mentoring and mission work. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Friday, February 22nd at the Presbyterian Church in Paris. Visitation will be at the church ninety minutes prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Presbyterian Church, 241 West Court Street, Paris, IL 61944 or to World Vision, PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716.  Carol Church Collier

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December 31, 2007
Another correction for Sandy Findley Muse's email address. Maybe I'll get it right one of these days. It is sndralmuse@aol.com. Note there is no a in the sndra and there is an l between sndra and muse. Hopefully, this is the right one.  Tony Cochran

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December 24, 2007
Have another correction for Sandra Findley Muse's email. It is sndramuse@aol.com not the sndy as I stated before. Guess I still want to call her Sandy instead of Sandra.  Tony Cochran

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December 18, 2007
Most of you will remember Bill Garland "Goose" as he was nicknamed in his short stay in Paris. No mention of that here though. Actually he had a very successful career as a wrestling coach at U of M Moorhead. Bill E. Garland The Forum Published Wednesday, December 12, 2007 RELATED CONTENT Bill E. Garland Bill E. Garland, age 79, Fargo, ND, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Bill England Garland, the son of Jack and Pearl Garland was born May 23, 1928, in Bloomington, Indiana, where he grew up and graduated from high school. He attended Indiana University until he entered the US Marine Corps in 1946. After his discharge in 1948, he returned to Indiana University, where he earned both his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree. In 1958, Bill moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area. He was head wrestling coach and taught physical education at Moorhead State University for 28 years. The pinnacle of Bill’s coaching career came in 1964, when he won the national small college championship. Bill was also named wrestling coach of the year in 1964. He produced 52 All-Americans and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1995. Bill is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Brad) Kittelson, Fargo; two sons, Scott (Erica) Garland, Fargo, and David (Tracy) Garland, Moorhead; a brother, Jack (Pat) Garland, Bloomington, Indiana; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Memorial service: Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 2PM, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Moorhead. (Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead.)  Jim Glick