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Place: Allen, Texas Comments: Robert H. McMillan, I am glad to hear you are recovering. And, I am sure all of our fellow SOC '66ers are glad you are doing better, too. It is so sad that we have so many classmates passing away or are sick these days. Part of growing older, I guess But so many of our class members are either sick or are dying that the loss of our friends is really doing a number on me. I feel so lonely knowing they are no longer with us. For me, this was not something I thought about when I was younger. Now, though, I cannot ignore it. So thankful we still have a good group with us. After all of our class parties, I now thank God for those of us who are still with us. And, glad to hear you are doing better. Take care of yourself.
Place: Allen, Texas Comments: Janice, you have always been such a caring person. That is what I always liked about you. I was able to sit and talk with Randy for awhile at the 70th party. It was the best talk he and I had ever had with one another. I rememberd to him about what a "nut" he was in school. Whenever I saw him, I knew I would soon be laughing. He just said something to me like, "Did what I had to do to keep 'em smiling." Such a typical Conine response. I was able to tell him I loved his sense of humor. His humor often took everyone by surprise. I am so sad to hear he died. But I am so enlightened to find out what a great and caring person he grew up to be. Can you imagine how it would be if all of us in the Class of '66 were as loving and caring as Randy. What a remarkable person to make such an influence on his students' lives. That has boosted up in a VERY positive way, the way I think of Randy Conine from here on out. What a powerful influence that has for all of us. Janice, as always, I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming mini.
Place: Plano, TX Comments: I was so sadden on Sunday morning when I learned of Randy C.'s passing. While, I did not know him as well as many of you, it was heart breaking that he and several others, Buster and David, also have passed. I was attending my church yesterday, and asked a group of praying folks, my Sunday school class, to pray for Randy and others, their loved ones, friends going through this difficult time. I will be at The Mini in April and look forward to talking to all attending. You all are special! Janice
Place: Allen, Texas Comments: I am SO sad to hear of the recent deaths within our group. SO glad I was able to sit and talk to Randy at the 70th party. We had a good time chatting. But I had no idea he had lung problems. Thank goodness, we only talked about happy things. Randy was a bigger class clown than I was. I liked his way of making all of us laugh. Somehow, I never thought about how many friends we would lose as we would be reaching our senior years. It is the #1 thing I HATE about getting older. When we are younger, we just do not think about losing our friends. But now that we are in our senior years, it really hits me hard. I am sure I am not the only person who feels this way. I have had Randy on my mind lately, and I did not know why. I have been hoping he would be at our mini so maybe I could figure out why. Now I know. I cannot imagine him being deceased. Just does not feel right at all. Thank you, dear Annette, for posting that link to a great tribute to Randy.
Place: Richardson Comments: Annette, thank you for that great link to the DCCCD featuring Randy. And yes, he was a good man that cared about kids and their education and well being. I appreciate the kind words, but right now I don't feel like a good link, I feel like a broken link. It breaks my heart to update the Memorial page with friends names. I will be at randy's services tomorrow. Please remember our upcoming Mini on April 13th @ Hyatt Hotel on Campbell Rd @ Hwy 75. We have a lot of people coming from all over, so show up and have fun visiting with some classmates who don't often come to the Minis.
Place: The Woodlands Comments: So very sad to lose such a wonderful person. Prayers for his family. https://www.foundation.dcccd.edu/page.aspx?pid=691
Place: Melissa, Texas Comments: I was just checking Facebook and the Guestbook after a very long day. I was saddened to see the news about Randy and Buster. We are very fortunate to have these outlets to gather the latest information on old and dear friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families. Sandy, thank you so much for being the link that keeps us together and informed. 🙏🏻
Place: Sunnyhills fl Comments: So sorry to hear about all of our classmates that have passed and are ill. I just had back surgery a few weeks ago but am recovering well. My sister who graduated in 1960 has been in ICU but is doing better. My prayers are with you all
Place: LV, TX Comments: Sandy - Thanks for posting the arrangements for Randy's service. Rick called called to give me a heads-up, just after he provided it to you. I'll be submitting a leave request to be out of the office on Tue., so I can drive up and join those of you attending.
Place: Services for Randy Conine Comments: I just received confirmation regarding Randy's services. Jeter & Son Funeral Home @ 332 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Pho. 972-291-4500. Visitation will be Monday, 4-1, from 6:00 to 8:00pm Services will be Tuesday, 4-2, @ 1:00pm same location The site for the F. H. is https://www.jeterandson.com/
Place: Galveston Comments: I have been catching up on the GB and I am so saddened to see the loss of so many classmates, as well as the health struggles of so many others. My heart goes out to all who have suffered losses or are battling illness. Congratulations to all the recent birthdays and anniversaries. We are truly blessed to enjoy every birthday or anniversary that God allows us. Today I am especially mindful of this after so many losses. Love to all.
Place: Edmond OK Comments: Agreed. Sandy, you do a fabulous job bringing us together. Many, many, many thanks. So important, especially lately.
Place: Playa del Carmen, Mx. Comments: Sandy, I want to thank you for all that you have done, and still continue to this very day to do for all of our SOC66 classmates. When you brought us all together so we could celebrate our 70th birthdays, I got to talk to, and to get to know better, a great person that we all went to school with, and that was Randy Conine. Randy just like so many other classmates I had in school was just somebody I was familiar with mostly by his face and by his name at while at SOC. So what I want to tell you is that I'm sad, really sad to here that Randy has died, we had the best time talking together at that 70th birthday party that you made possible, basically we met each other for the first time, and "finally" became more than SOC classmates, we became friends too! We managed to stay in touch a bit writing to each other after that, and I was really looking forward to our getting together for more great conversations like we had had those couple of days in Dallas. I sent him a text while he was waiting for his surgery at Baylor, he thank me and his text gave me hope that we would some day have time to be together again...that's ok Randy, you left me with some great memories to keep of you for the rest of my life. Definitely you were a "one of a kind" guy to me. Gracias Sandy, otra vez.
Place: Sad, Sad, Sad Comments: In one month we've lost, David Mitchell, Buster Goss and Randy Conine. My heart is breaking and I know many of you are feeling the same. Rick Mitchell said he would let us know as soon as arrangements were made for Randy. Rick was at the hospital visiting with Randy Thursday & thought things were good. Suddenly on Friday things went sideways. RIP Randy & Buster. You will be missed by your friends and family. I'm going to check out for awhile. Pass the word around about the loss of our classmates and friends.
Place: LV, TX Comments: P. S. - Kathy & I have our reservation at the Hyatt for 4/13. My cousin, Larry Edwards, will not be attending, due to a prior commitment in Tyler, TX. |
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