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With a heavy heart, that I post the passing of Ed Hoornaert on April 17, 2022. I have been unable to confirm any related information. Our condolences to his family and friends and especially his wife of 53 years and another of our classmates, Judi Seckinger Hoornaert.
Ed shared this information on his profile and I think it speaks to how he lived his life.
The first time I ever asked Judi Seckinger out was to the senior prom. We went together while I was at U. of C., she at Chicago Circle and then NIU, and we got married less than a week after graduation. We're still married, with four children, a dog, and a grandchild.
During our adventurous phase (the first 18+ years of our marriage) Judi and I lived all over the wilds of British Columbia. We were teachers in a log cabin two-room school, in a one-room school accessible only by float plane, as well as in less picturesque schools in small towns none of you have ever heard of.
Judi loved teaching but I had to get out to keep my sanity, and so when we moved to Tucson, where my sister and parents had ended up, I became a technical writer and eventually a novelist (10 books and counting). I learned to play oboe in South Shore's band, and I still do, with 26 years as principal oboist of the Civic Orchestra of Tucson.
Between Judi and my music, I always carry South Shore in my heart.
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Steven Andes
I was in band with Ed and was in many classes with him. He was always gracious and always had a kind word for everyone. He never boasted. But the quality of his work, like the quality of his spirit, was obvoius and became even more so the more I got to know him, We all will miss him.
Peggy Brunner (Thurman)
May Ed and Judy's 53 years of love be filed in a virtual library under "The Book of Love." Ed served as an example to so many as a dedicated keeper of the family, it's importance in life and how much he loved his Judy.i will miss watching from afar the life of Ed and Judy together. May he Rest In Peace knowing how much inspiration and respect he gave to all that knew him. God speed...
Jane Algmin (Howard)
I was so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. After our friendly rivalry in Miss Annan's class, it was only many years later, through our reunion activities, that I learned of his wonderful life with Judi and his successful career as a romance and science fiction writer. While I didn't pick up any of hisnromances (written under the pen name Mr, Valentine), I did read part one of his Tompa Lee science fiction trilogy. It was delightful - so well written and humorous that at our 50th reunion I tried to convince Ken Levin to produce them as a mini-series! Still a great project, Ken! At any rate, I am sure Miss Annan is beaming in heaven that a '65 alum became such a creative, prolific, and successful author. My sincere condolences to you, Judi, and to your four children,
Paul Jevert
I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I was in ROTC, Band, and Latin with Ed and he was a nice guy and soft spoken and very intelligent and an interesting fellow. He was a gentleman and he was always positive and gracious among his friends. He complemented me about my posts of Railroad photo's and my career and told me of his sisters interest in the railroad history and of my photos and posts. I will miss him and his great smile and wit.
My condolences to his wfe Judy and his sons and daughter on the loss of their dad.