Class of 1956

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Classmates Who Moved Before Graduation

IN MEMORIAM

George H. HUFFMAN (    -    )
Jocelyn KETTERMAN (    -    )
Walter LANSBERRY (    -    )
Annabelle MARTIN (    -    )
Betty Jo MCCLEARY (1938-1997)
Nancy F. MEYER  (1938-2001)
Glenda PENNINGTON (    -    )
Joann A. REED (1938-2002)
Allan Edward SNYDRE (15 Dec 1938-6 Aug 2004)

Elizabeth JENNINGS: I graduated with night school and GED in Rantoul, IL. I married an Air Force man and later was able to get an associate degree in Business Management. Davis is my shcoool, no matter where I ended my education. I was married in 1954, had 4 children (3 girls, 1 boy), traveled with husband to Cassablanca, Morocco, for 3 years. Worked for the Federal Civil Service in Civilian Pay, and retired due to base closing at Rickenbacher AFB, OH. Divorced in 65, met this wonderful man in 1967; we have 1 son. We have been Arizona for over 10 years. Our children all live in Ohio except for the youngest who lives in Arlington, TX, with his lovely wife and son. We have 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. I have taught Sunday School for 38 years and still sing in the choir. Tole painting is my hobby. I had a stroke a couple years ago, and can't seem to get back to it the way I was.

Nancy C. MEYER: Nancy C. Meyer, upon graduation in 1956, Nancy worked for her father in various positions with Meyer Motor Sales and Meyer Insurance Agency. She also worked for the Town of Davis, the National Bank of Davis, Stone & Webster at VEPCO, Mt. Storm, WV and at the Island Creek Coal Company,   Bayard, WV. In 1991 she moved to San Antonio, TX, and worked as a
receptionist for the St. Mary's University Law Faculty Center. Due to  health reasons she retired in 1997 and in 2001 she died in San Antonio. Nancy is buried in Davis. (Contributor Susie MEYER)

William R. MORROW: After graduation from Mountaineer, finished 1 year of college at Potomac State in Keyser, WV. He joined the navy as an Aerographers Mate. After the navy, he returned to Potomac State for one year, then to WVU where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture. He then attended Tennessee University where he received a PHD in Ag Economics. He retired from teaching at Eastern KY University, Richmond, KY, in 1998. He now owns and operates a tobacco farm near Lancaster, KY, where he also raises cattle. He married Nancy Friend from Terra Alta, WV. They have 3 boys, 2 girls, and twelve grandchildren.  He also preaches in a number of churches in the area. 

Joann A. LIPSCOMB: Was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Maple Spring Church of the Brethern. She was married for 46 years, and had 2 sons, and a daughter. 

Allan Edward SNYDER: 65, resident of Elkins, d. 6 Aug 2004, Alleghany Gen. Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, cardiac arrest; b. 15 Dec 1938, Elkins, s/o Clarence Fred. and Mable (Arnold) SNYDER; m. 22 Dec 1967, Parsons, Jerri GOFF. Survivors include wife, sons, Allan Derek (wife Nicole), Indianapolis, IN, and Stephen Todd (wife Jenny), Wonder Lake IL; 2 daughters, Stephanie Lee (Mark) Brashear, IL, and Evon Lee Snyder, Cary, IL; sisters, Kathrynb Evans, Orlando, FL, and Nancy Pregley, Thomas, WV; 4 grandchildren; 1956 graduate Mountaineer HS, Thomas; vet. US. Air Force 1956-1960; grand WVU accounting; more information obituary. (Parsons Advocate Aug 2004)

Phil STEYER: 2004, lives in Canaan Valley, near Blue Grass Ski area, on a piece of land he bought years ago.  Their daughter Shannon lives in Deleplane. Their granddaughter Cathy and son Mike both work at Airlie Conference Center in Warrenton, VA, where Phil is presently working.

Frank TEKAVEC: Frank is retired but busy with "honey-do's", remodeling an old house and doing a lot of repair work and other busy work at the church. He and Joyce sold their house in Florida, and bought a smaller house in Mt. Lake Park, MD.  Joyce has redefined her hobby as an artist into a new career and loves having all the time she wants to paint. They enjoy their new freedom and being back home in the mountains. Four daughters and families live in other states: Denise in Grand Forks, ND, Katrina and Sheila in Wilmington, DE, and Stephanie in Camp Hill, AL. Six grandsons and two granddaughters make a full house when they all come home at once.

Wilson L. WILLIAMS: Present Job: Vice President, Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA. Four children: John, Lisa, Becky, Tom; Six grandchildren: 3 boys, 3 girls: Plan to work 2 more years and retire to north Georgia in 2004. 

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