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Floyd Ingersoll

I haven't posted on here in a long time. When we get to this age it is great to see so many of you are still helping the world be a better place.  It is sad to go to this site because a notice came of another good class mate passed away.  I am looking forward to my oldest daughter Roxann is coming from Baltimore for my 76th birthday. We will probably celibrate at my youngest daughters house in Minnetoka MN 

My oldest son is living and working in Germany and can not leave the country.  He and his wife send us great photos of Germany when the go bike riding. They pu over 4000 miles last year on their bikes. My younest son lives in North Carolina and is able to work from any where so they are currently visiting the south west part of the U.S. and exploring the great out of doors with their son.  Hope everybody is having a good start to 2021.

Floyd Ingersoll

Service to Others above Self

Terry R Haling

Very sorry Dave Ziemke is no longer with us. Dave has been a good friend over the years, keeping in touch often. Dave, we will miss you. Sympathies to your wife and family.

Karol K Kamish (David)

We lost another classmate Sandra Trahan Bish passed away yesterday 2/25/2021 Just two days after her birthday.  She had fallen and broke her leg, Not sure what caused death yet. Died after surgery down here in Mesa Arizona She was my best friend in school and we both entered Bloomington in our sophmore year.

Floyd Ingersoll

Sorry to hear that she just passed away best wishes to her family and freinds.

Margo Hinke

On March 18, 2021, my 104 year old mom, Irene HInke, passed away into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.  She made it through her favorite holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, but not to her 105th in June.  I was lucky to have had so much time with her. Her obituary can be found in the Star Tribune Obituaries.

Floyd Ingersoll

It is sad to loose your mother but it is also amazing to think about your mother living a 104 years. 

Floyd Ingersoll

Daniel M LePAGE

I have a  heart issue and going to the doctor will let you all know what happens. 

Daniel M LePAGE

Margo

My condoulunmces on your mom, My wife passed away that Day in 2018 . Sorry for your loss. 

Dan

Michael Habig

Yesterday's Minneapolis paper contained an obituary notice for Warren Beck. Living in Arizona, he passed away  4/26/2021. It should be noted in our In Memory section.

Michael Habig

Wes Donnelly was a member of our class,but when he moved from Des Moines, Iowa he was 1 credit short and had to take a class that summer. I think he should be listed as a class member. Any thoughts or opinions? If he is included his e-mail address wrdonnelly@hotmail.com. Wes and I have maintained contact over the years. He's retired and lives in Butte, Montana.

James L Tompkins

I always thought Wes was listed as a class member.  If my memory serves my right, although it may not, Wes came to one of our reunions and also married someone from our class.  Just because he didn't walk down the aisle with us doesn't mean he wasn't a classmate.

Don Bixby

I never realized that he wasn't on the list.  He certainly should be on it.

Burton Foster

thanks ectto the 75th birthday party planning group for an incredible party. It was goodd to recont with BHS "63" classmates. See you at the sixtieth reunion.

Margo Hinke

I've joined the English County Dance group at the Tapestry Folk Dance Center in Mpls.  No partner is needed and most dancers are our age.  It's an easy on your knees dance. So if interested  just show up at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Bob Grant

Hi Margot

If you do any Morris Dancing be careful, Wacking those sticks together while hopping around can get tricky. Enjoy!

Pat Toepfer (Christianson)

Hello classmates.  I'm sorry to share some sad news regarding Lorraine Samuelson Hansen from her daughter Chersti.  Please post your best wishes here.  According to Chersti, Lorraine cannot have visitors due to Covid but if she is transferred to another facility, there's a possibility the rules will be less strict.  I will post any updates she provides.  Here is Chersti's note:

This is Chersti. I want to give you recent developments w/my mom ..

Lorraine has fallen and has sustained a devastating injury to her spinal cord. 

She's stabilized, not in any pain but the prognosis isn't good. She's paralyzed from the neck down but has been (mostly) lucid and maintains mental acuity.

They can’t say for sure how long she has left. Maybe days, weeks or a few months.

What they see often is if the inflammation gets out of control it will affect her breathing more to the point where she can't breathe on her own. And that's when the no life support measures come in (no breathing tube) and she would pass peacefully.

Because of the severity of the injury to her spinal cord (in her case C5 and C6) the inflammation will continue to worsen. Because of her co-morbidities (age, physical condition) even something seemingly innocuous as her catching a cold will hasten her passing.

She’s currently in palliative care at ISJ Mayo Hospital in Mankato. We are awaiting placement for Lorraine in residential hospice care.

So sorry to have to send such horrific news. Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions.

Love,
-Chersti 

Sharon Bonneson (Taylor)

I am so sorry to hear about Lorraine!  Certainly sending prayers and thoughts to her and her daughter.  

Sharon

Sherry S Iliff (Wernimont)

Christie, I am so sorry to hear of catastrophic accident your Mom has had. Thank you for being her advocate and caring for her. Please wish her our very best and tell her we are all praying for her.

Lorraine, I/We care for you so deeply. Please keep your spirits up and look up because GOD loves you more than you could ever know! If you haven't asked JESUS into your heart please do it right away for Blessings Forever.

Sherry (Iliff) Wernimont

Terry R Haling

Lorraine - I'm so sorry to hear about your fall and severe injury. Hoping for your best outcome in peace and love from your friends and family.

Pat Toepfer (Christianson)

Dear Classmates, below is the note I received this morning from Lorraine Samuelson Hansen's daughter.  We've lost another wonderful friend - one who added kindness and humor to the world.

Good Morning, All.

It’s with a broken heart that I am writing to tell you, my mom, Lorraine, passed away last night (11/9/21) at 11:30 pm.

We played some of her favorite songs by John Prine, Paul Simon, Iris Dement and others, and she passed away peacefully shortly thereafter.

Like my dad, she bequeathed her body to the University of MInnesota Medical School to continue teaching.

Thank you for the outpouring of support and love you’ve shown my mom, and me and Joe during these past several weeks.

We will hold a memorial service after Thanksgiving; details to follow.


-Chersti

Sharon Bonneson (Taylor)

Chersti,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.  She was a friend for many years.  Even though we didn't see each other very often I certainly have thought about her and tried to stay in contact in the past few years.  Sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Sharon BonnesonTaylor

Donald A Swartout

HAPPY VETERANS DAY to all the classmates that served!  Thank you so much for your service!!!!!

Michael Habig

Cliff Amundson sent me an e-mail, informing me of the passing of Jim Tompkins,due to Covid19. Jim was a friend and we had maintained contact through all these years. I remember sailing with him on Lake Nokomis and spending time working on his Grandparents farm in Mora, Minnesota over a Summer. We played golf when he ventured back to Minnesota a number of times. I always looked forward to his humorous e-maills and though we were on opposite ends of the political spectrum it was never a point of contention. I will miss him............RIP

Pat Toepfer (Christianson)

Yes, it is true and indeed sad - Jim Tompkins did pass away on 11/20 from Covid.  (When we receive info on services, we'll post it here)  We've lost yet another classmate.  Jim was always helpful with the reunion planning and we thoroughly enjoyed the cartoons he would forward for giggles - just when we needed them.  He will indeed be missed.  Blessings and comfort in memories of the good times to Diana and family.  

Karol K Kamish (David)

Really sorry to hear of Jim Tompkin's passing, he always keep us informed and sent greetings out to all of us. Really beginning to hate this whole covid thing. We have lost so many friends, classmates and relatives.