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Comments: Barry, I’m sorry to hear about the chemo woes. Hope you feel great again soon. Yeah, I grew up in that ritzy stretch between the Frios. Ha. The house actually looks better than when we lived there. These people can afford to water the grass. It‘s kinda shocking to see the flipped houses in the old ‘hood though. Just Google real estate for sale 75216. You might want to buy that house where you grew up.
Comments: Lynelle: You must be speaking of housing prices on your side of the tracks. I lived in the poor side of town, Fruitdale, an things are still pretty depressed.
Comments: As Southworth reported, I am undergoing chemo. Fourth round on the 19th. I have lost my hair and don’t need to shave. It’s really Quick and easy to wash and dry my hair! I’ll not more about the prognosis next week. I love spending time on the ‘63 site.
Comments: Just checking in on '63 classmates. Mike, the "Once Upon a Time a Long Time Ago" was very nice. Thanks for posting it.
Comments: My apologies to Jack for misspelling his last name. I caught it too late to edit it.
Comments: It is a sad reminder of our own mortality when we lose those friends our age. Ike and Jack were special people. Both sweet guys and friends. With a blush I confess Jack Crowley was my first full blown crush. Rest In Peace my friends..
Comments: Thanks, John, for the links to Ike's and Jack's obituaries. I considered both of these guys to be friends. To add a historical footnote: After high school, Jack introduced Mr Ken Haas to one of his girlfriend's (Candy Florence) friends, Miss Beverly Duvall. The rest is history.
Comments: Link to Ike Walker's obituary: https://www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com/obituary/charles-ike-walker Link to Jack Cowley's obituary: Jack Cowley | Obituary | Rockwall Herald Banner
Comments: Just for sport, go to realtor.com and look for real estate for sale in 75216. Property values seem to have increased since our era.
Comments: So sorry to hear of passing of Ike and Jack! Jack was my chemistry lab partner and we had so much fun. Ike was my home room bud 3 years with Mr. Mount. Fun guy! Our days are growing shorter. God bless their families
Comments: Barbara Florence posted on facebook today........ Sad news this morning, Jack Cowley passed away in his sleep peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2021. Jack graduated in 1963 and is survived by six daughters. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends. At this time, plans for a memorial service are pending. I am so deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I really enjoyed some long conversations with him a few years ago. He will be missed.
Comments: Gosh, I need to check in more often. I am saddened to learn of the recent deaths of our three classmates. I remember how funny Ikey was. Your story , Ken, is hilarious. What good memories we have growing up at the best time ever. Mike, thank you for the video. It’ caused a lump in my throat too. We are very fortunate generation to have lived in such a simple era. My husband and I will have our second vaccine February 3. And as Bill. said , it will be a huge relief and a sort of release. My eye doc said today that there is small evidence of herd immunity now. I pray he is correct. I hope all reading this is safe and well❣️
Comments: Ken, what a classic Ike story. Thank you.
Comments: I don’t know any of the particulars, but I learned today that another beloved classmate, Jack Cowley, has passed away. What a sad year this is.
Comments: Once upon a time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was the pitcher in a Zumwalt Jr High baseball game, Ike was the catcher. With a full count on the batter, my catcher gave me the sign (one finger) for a fastball. Except on this particular occasion Ike decided that instead of the normal pointer finger signal he would use his middle finger. Result? I was laughing so hard I threw a wild pitch and walked the batter. Folks, that was 62 years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday. Charles Ike Walker was a great guy with an great laugh. God Bless him and his family.
Comments: It is with great sadness that I am letting our class know, Ike Walker passed away on January 19, 2021. He died of COVID pneumonia. His wife died 1 year, 4 months ago. Donna, Keith Fitzpartrick's wife called me Sunday to let me know. Ike started feeling bad January 8th and thought he had a sinus infection. His daughter had to take him to the hospital the next Tuesday as his became much sicker. The Fitzpatricks and Walkers had been friends for many years and double dated before they even got married. We will miss our Ikey!!!!!
Comments: I knew Lana Sisemore and she was from our class. Her brother, Victor and my husband, Bill Walker were from the class of 60 and ran around together.
Comments: Mike, your video was great and, well, what Ken said. It points out what a wonderful time and place we grew up. Thanks for posting it.
Comments: Donna and I have both had the first Covid shot (3 weeks ago) and hopefully will get the second in a week. Two weeks after that will be FREEDOM DAY for us, as we should be at max efficacy. I can't wait to get back to eating out, but what I really look forward to is resuming out travels around the good old US of A.
Comments: Sorry, Mike...guess the video affected me more than I thought! ![[crazy]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/crazy.gif "Crazy - :crazy:")
Comments: Excellent video, Steve...brings back a lot of good memories of times growing up in the '50s and '60s. I think a lump in the throat will be a common reaction. Thanks for sharing.
Comments: Please delete my previous posting if it is considered unacceptable for our site. Thanks. Mike Peters
Comments: Hope it is okay to post this link. It is a wonderful, short video that takes you down Memory Lane. This put a large lump in my throat as I "identified" with those in the video. I apologize if this is unacceptable for our Legendary SOC Site. Have a great day everyone.
Comments: Hi, Joe. Did you attend SOC?
Comments: So good to keep up with the folks back from when. Not sure if I remember everyone but love those that do. Best wishes. Joe
Comments: Thank you, John. It’s a sad task to add another name to our memorial page. I hope Lana had a good time at SOC. It must have been difficult for a kid who grew up in another city (Sherman) and came to our neighborhood as a teen. 2020 was a doozie.
Comments: Regarding Lana Sisemore (Baccus), she had a brother about 3 years ahead of us at SOC and a younger sister Barbara 2 years behind us at SOC. Vic died in 2007 and his obituary confirms that he graduated from South Oak Cliff High School. Also it makes reference to his sister Lana Baccus and sister Barbara. So that is definitely OUR Lana Sisemore who passed away on 12/23/20.
Comments: Bill, so nice to hear from you! My personal goal is to be asleep by 10:30. Stay well, all!
Comments: Wishing all a Happy New Year. At midnight I will fire two 12ga rounds into the backside of 2020. Ok, it just a thought because truth be known I will be asleep at midnight. Someone ask where Clyde Aicklen is. Last I heard he lives in Maryland. Sorry to hear about all of you or your loved ones dealing with cancer. My dance with it was in 2018 and now my wife is finishing chemo, Jan 4th last treatment, to be followed with 4 weeks, 5 days a week radiation treatment. I read someplace that when you are in your 20's up until 50 you think you are invincible and then at some time in your 50's, maybe 60's, the check engine light comes on. Not to far from the truth. Hoping 2021 highway of life has no speed bumps!
Comments: Happy New Year, Class of ‘63! I am grateful for each of you. We are fortunate to have survived all that we have survived. DISD gave us a good basic education! We are a tough little crew. God bless us, one and all! |
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