Ann Evans Stoeckert

Being the classmate with the most exotic address, I thought of you during the Hong Kong disturbances, wondering whether you're still there.

Posted on: Aug 31, 2021 at 7:02 AM

Oh mercy! We're in our 80s. My pickleball partners say, "That guy over there is in his 80s!" and I want to say, "Whoa. Think again. We'd better move that up to his 90s!"

I went to The Little Schoolhouse for nursery school, run by Lucie's mother, Omie. I had more than one sleepover with her, and never a bad moment. She's a reasured part of my childhood.

I am saddened to learn of Chuck's passing. When I was first starting out as an author (around our 40th reunion, I guess) Chuck saw me come in, got out of his chair, and gave me a big hug.  "Good for you!" he said. This meant a great deal to me. Somebody had noticed!  I was surprised because I didn't know him well in high school.  I can only imagine that his generous and kind spirit lifted many spirits during his lifetime. He held a special place in my affections, and I always looked around for him at our reunions. I will miss seeing him at our next one. If he was this gracious and thoughtful to others, I can only imagine what a supportive and loving husband he was.  Good thoughts to his family.

Ann... we've never finished "blossoming"! Good work!!!!