JUDY PAULLUS LAIRD - Bushy Park



JUDY PAULLUS LAIRD [pic]

1875 N. Shermark Ave.

Odessa, TX 79763

(915) 530-1875

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Have three daughters--Janet, Loralee, and Lisa; three grandsons--Daniel, Jonathan and Zachary, and a granddaughter due in March, 2002. Enjoy yard work, crafts, sewing, dancing, writing poetry, and computer games.

I married an Air Force lieutenant while still in England and my two oldest daughters were born in England. Leaving England as civilians, we lived in Dallas, Colorado Springs, and then Canyon, Texas. My third daughter was born in Canyon. I was a stay-at-home mom until we divorced after 11 years of marriage.

After 24 years in banking, I took an early retirement in 1999 and moved to Odessa, Texas.

I returned to England in 1990 for two weeks and enjoyed revisiting Mildenhall, Lakenheath, Needham Market and New Market. Other than raising my daughters, working, enjoying my friends and hobbies, I've had a mostly uneventful but happy life. My senior year at Bushy was by far the best year of my life!

WILLIAM (BILL) PERCY [pic]

4861 S 250 E

Peru, IN 46970

(765) 473-8283

dbpercy@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Five children: William Percy IV, Indiana; Angela Percy, Florida; Mark Hopper, stepson, Poland; Melanie Hopper, Indiana; Melissa Hopper, Indiana. Two grandchildren. Hobbies include scuba diving, coin collecting, hunting, buying and selling antiques.

I left England in July of 1959 and came to Bunker Hill AFB (now Grissom), Indiana. I graduated (late) in 1961 after some troubling times. I played pool for two years, traveling around the country and almost got put in jail! Decided I had better turn myself around or I was going to be in real trouble, so I got a real job working in a factory. I lived in my car and a garage for a year because my folks left to go to Turkey. We didn't have enough money for me to go with them. I met a local girl and married in l966; we had two children. In 1967 I started to work for Indiana Bell Telephone. After 14 years, I was divorced and left with custody of my children. For 2 years the three of us lived together in Bunker Hill, then I met my present wife, Donna, and we married in 1981. She really turned me around!

While in Bunker Hill I was a volunteer town marshal, as well as serving on the Town Board. After moving to the county, I was appointed to the Miami County sheriff's Merit Board, which I have been on for several years.

I have since retired from Indiana Bell, now Ameritech. My wife retired from the State of Indiana in February, 2000. We buy and sell antiques, mostly selling on EBAY on the Internet. We set up for a couple of years prior to this at shows, but with the problems I've had with my hands, it was becoming a problem; I have had 7 operations on my hands.

We plan to travel now; got friends all over the country and we plan to visit them all.

I truly regret leaving so many "good" friends in England. I'm truly looking forward to seeing all in Biloxi--see ya there!!

J. R. (BOB) PERCY [pic]

4600 SE 35th Ave

Ocala, FL 34480

(352) 351-0264

jrpercy@worldnet.

THE INTERVENING YEARS

My wife, Linda, and I have two children who live nearby. Our daughter and her husband have two daughters who keep us wrapped around their little fingers. We are still hoping our son will find the love of his life.

I've spent almost my entire working career in the electric utility business. My present job is keeping me a lot busier than I ever envisioned it would. There has not been a lot of time for other things for the last several years.

Computers are about the only thing I still devote time to, mainly due to business needs. As the industry settles down, I hope to have more time to devote to family, fishing and possibly fun.

Simply put, we've been raising a family and enjoying life for the past 40+ years. After graduating from a high school in Indiana, I joined the Service. After 4 years, I realized the military was not for me. After my discharge and several false starts, I started working for an electric utility in Nebraska until moving to Florida in 1980 in order to get away from the cold.

I'm excited about being able to spend time with old friends and getting reacquainted again. See you in Biloxi!

NANCY MONS OBERLIESEN [pic]

118 Chula Vista Avenue

The Villages, FL 32159-0075

Golfingranny1@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Married to Joe Oberliesen, have three children by a previous marriage--Patricia, Scott and Daniel Watson, two stepchildren--Sandra O'Brien and Eric Oberliesen, and six grandchildren: Eric, Meghan, Jacob, Andrew, Christopher and Zachary.

Returned to the USA in 1961 and struck out on my own. I was married to Ralph Watson in 1963; we divorced in 1985. In this time frame I lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts and Michigan, and had three children, all born in Michigan. After my third child was born, I became active in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and was coordinator for the pre-school Sunday School in our church. I also became a Eucharist minister and joined the choir. My choir activity led to my becoming a cantor (I love to sing). Through one of my jobs, I became active in walk-a-thons for the March of Dimes and that led to taking the traditional Labor Day Walk across the Mackinac Bridge in 1997. In 1985 I went back to school and earned an Associate's Degree in Business. I married a second time in 1990; that ended in 1996. Well, in 1998, all Hades broke loose. I took a trip to England to see a girlfriend I had not seen in 40 years. We went to school together in Limestone, Maine, and had kept in touch all this time. GREAT trip! That was in June. In July, I was introduced to my (now) husband, Joe, and we were married that December. It was a whirlwind courtship, as I was away in Louisiana for 5 weeks (August-September) helping to take care of my mother who had terminal cancer. We bought our home in Florida in December 1998, sold our condos in Michigan in February 1999, retired April 30, 1999, and moved to Florida May 6, 1999. We have been very active here and the best is yet to come!

Started my career in 1961 in Student Accounts at the University of Pittsburgh. After about 9 years as an at-home mom, returned to the work force. I held a variety of positions, working full or part-time for several types of businesses, winding up as Sales Engineer for Detroit Diesel Corporation (contract employee). Retired in April 1999.

I love to sing. I collect and make teddy bears. I have done several memory bears for families, making bears from a loved one's clothing--very popular. I also love counted cross-stitch and am learning how to quilt. I am fascinated by what you can do on the computer and that will become a mini-hobby, too. I play golf, am in a softball league and play pool once in a while. I hope to learn kayaking from a neighbor soon and have taken a shot at snorkeling. Problem is, there are so many things I'd like to do, I don't have enough time.

L. ANN BESANCON MOORE [pic]

4874 So. County Trail

Charlestown, RI 02813

(401) 364-1088

pwdgsca@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

I have two daughters, two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren; have been widowed after 40-1/2 years.

I've bred, shown and trained dogs for 37 years. I have both Giant Schnauzers and Portuguese Water Dogs; also enjoy sewing and quilting.

For the past 40+ years I've been moving! My husband was a chemical engineer in the packaging industry. I have lived all over the U.S., from the San Francisco Bay area to Massachusetts, Minnesota, Kansas City, and other places in between.

Looking over the roster, I see I have lived close to many Bushy Park students. Wish I had known.

CAROL ALBERT YACOVONE [pic]

18 Anchor Drive

Indian Beach, FL 32937

Cyaco149@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Returned to the USA in 1959, after attending a year of college at the Academy of Arts in England (Ms. Kelly would be so proud). Returned to New Jersey (McGuire AFB) to continue art study at the Museum College of Art in Philadelphia. It was there I got the chance to renew my old friendship with Robyn (Robyn Rudat Allen, Class of '58).

Married twice; once in 1960, when Robyn was my maid of honor, (I was hers the following year). Have three children by that marriage. Have been remarried 17 years to Hubby, Phillip (1984)--crazy Italian from Philly. We have 7 children and 14 grandchildren between us…yikes!

I'm a realtor with Prudential Sterling Properties here in the Melbourne area and have been in this business for over 25 years. Owned my own company at one time, have a broker's license, and I'm still working.

Lived many years in Atlantic City area, where I raised my children. My "Ex" was a golf pro and worked in that business for 19 years; spent time on local city council, lots of travel etc. Moved to Florida in 1984. Both Phillip and I are in sales.

I love family, grandkids, golf, friends, beach, boating, and if I could swing it--would like to own my own motorcycle.

Have been able to keep in touch with quite a few of our old '55-'59 classmates and enjoy life in general…and, of course, I haven't changed a bit since 1957…riggghhhht!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Carol still has her school jacket and a suitcase full of old photographs and dorm newspapers. Can you believe it?

ARLENE COSTELLO MARCLEY [pic]

608 Mountain Creek Road

Greenville, SC 29609

(864) 322-2347

wmarcley@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

No, I didn’t become a nurse! I worked in Boston for a couple of years and then followed my family to Ft. Lauderdale in 1963. I met Bill Marcley, from Long Island, NY, and it was “love at first sight.” He proposed on our first date and I accepted on our second date---the next night! We married in April 1964, and moved to North Palm Beach, Florida. Our only child, Scott Alan Marcley, was born in 1967.

In 1969, I accepted a position with The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and within a year had been named the first female PGA Official. It was a glamorous life, and I had the opportunity to travel to golf tournaments all over the U.S. to register the tournament players and cater to VIP’s such as Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason.

In 1982, my husband accepted a position in Greenville, SC, and I went to work for a large law firm. In Jan 95, one of the law partners decided to run for Mayor. He won the election and “elected” me as his Executive Assistant. I moved over to City Hall in Dec 95 and since then have enjoyed the interesting job of running the Mayor’s Office. When I’m not writing speeches, planning receptions or welcoming VIP’s to the Mayor’s Office (like our Bushy mate, Paul Wilcott, who was in Greenville last summer on business), I stay busy with projects such as the recent Olympic Torch Relay through the city. I am also the coordinator for the creation, site-planning and landscape design for the statues of three famous Greenvillians, including baseball legend, “Shoeless Joe” Jackson. Captain Bill Marcley is beginning his 20th year with Greenville County Emergency Medical Services, but he is now in administration instead of “on the truck” where he would prefer to be. He was one of the first paramedics featured on the TV show “Rescue 911” when it first aired. Our son, Scott, graduated from the University of S.C., lives the happy bachelor life here in Greenville, and enjoys his computer-related consultant work with a large company.

I began writing a historic novel about the Civil War twenty-two years ago and the words keep coming. My goal is to complete the book in 2002. Mr. William Law and Mr. Louis Rubin would be proud. Anyone know a publisher???

Bill and I bought a small 13-acre farm five years ago. It’s our refuge from busy and stressful occupations. We have two horses, two goats, a rabbit, three cats and a dog. After a hard day at work, there’s nothing like feeding the critters and shoveling poop to restore our sanity! My life has been blessed with great love, good health, good fortune, and lots of laughter. I am happier than I have ever been, and particularly so since reuniting with my Bushy mates after forty-one years!

RENOLD (REN) BRIGGS, JR. [pic]

1671 Monte Vista Drive

Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Renpat1671@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Married to Pat (the former Patricia Kuchinski) and have two children by a previous marriage--Lana Rene Miller and Robert (Bob) Briggs, both of Huntington Beach, CA. Have an 18-year old grandson, Joshua, who wants my show car.

Hobbies: restoring and showing cars, still trying to play the guitar (love music). Love all forms of auto racing (NHRA drag racing, NSACR, F-1, Cart, Indy); football.

Returned from England in June of '60; in June of '61, I married Connie LaLiberty (who went to LCHS in '59 and '60 and Lakenheath in '61). After 8-1/2 years, Connie and I were divorced.

The next 2-1/2 years I played the bachelor game, that is…until I met Pat. We married in June of '72; these have been the most wonderful years of my life. We lived in Lakewood CA for 27 years (don't move very much). Pat worked for Pacific Bell for 26 years; retired 9 years ago. Two years ago we purchased a new home in Bullhead City, AZ, across the river from Laughlin, NV, where we've just retired.

Career: lived in Torrance, CA, and became a Torrance policeman for 2 years (not my cup of tea). Left the Police Dept and went to work for Douglas Aircraft. Went into management, was promoted to Assistant Foreman, and left as a superintendent. After 16-1/2 years at Douglas, I felt it was time to change, so I went to work for TRW Space Division in '81, where I stayed until retirement this year. My final assignment was Spacecraft Scheduling Manager for Mechanical Manufacturing.

Pat and I have a motor home and love to travel. We've been all over the West and have been doing this for the past 16 years, enjoying it very much. Pat will tell you we don't go like we used to. I have always loved cars and auto racing. Over the years I've had several "hot rods". I took a '59 Corvette that had been a drag racer and restored it to full street use. After I completed it, I did not like the car--too small for me. I went through several others until one day, at a car show, I saw a Monte Carlo like ours, and that was it! I rebuilt the car to full show quality (have been showing it now for 6 years all over California). This is the reason we do not go camping in our motor home very much. March through November, it is car shows almost every weekend (or could be). Our social life revolves around a car club we belong to. It does give us a chance to get out of the house and be active. I have at this date won more than 50 awards with the car and have had photographs in four auto magazines. Pat makes me keep the awards in the garage with the car.

FREDRICK (STEVE) LAFEVERS [pic]

117 Fairfax Road

Goldsboro NC 27534

(919) 778-5519

flafevers@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Graduated Central High, Bushy Park, in 1961; earned a BS from the University of NC Chapel Hill in 1965, then graduated with a DDS from the University of NC School of Dentistry in 1969.

In 1964 I married Anita Sewell (Central High '58-'60). We had two daughters--Tracey, born in 1965, and Paige, born in 1969. I was commissioned a Captain in the USAF Dental corps in 1969 and discharged in 1971. Marriage to Anita ended in 1972.

I married Sharon Brown in 1974, and we have two sons--Steven, born in 1976, and Scott, born in 1979.

Tracey, Paige and Steven graduated from the University of NC with BS degrees. Scott will get his MBA in June and attend dental school next year. We have four grandchildren (Tracey has two and Paige has two). Steven is married, but no children.

I've been in the private practice of dentistry since discharge from the Air Force in 1971. Sharon and I have resided at 117 Fairfax Rd., Goldsboro, NC since 1975.

Sorry I cannot attend the reunion, but I'm in solo practice and find it hard to get away. As soon as Scott joins me, I am going to hang up the drill and start having some fun.

DAVID MANGOLD [pic]

509 White Oak Lane

Crestview, FL 32539

(850) 682-8356

viv@

THE INTERVENING YEARS

Married to Vivian and we have six children: Vivian's three (2 boys, 1 girl) and my three (2 boys, 1 girl).

Spent 22 years with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI), 3 years with Special Operations at Hurlburt Field, FL, and 17 years as a Spanish teacher at Crestview High School.

Hobbies include fishing (fly fishing for stream trout), reading, traveling, and computering.

From 1957-61 I attended Utah State University, Logan, Utah. Earned a BS degree and an Air Force Regular Commission. From 1961-82 I served as a Special Agent with the OSI at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; U.S. Army Language School, Monterey, CA, teaching Turkish. Spent 8 years in Turkey, then Rochester, NY. Attended the University of Utah at Salt Lake City, earning an MA in Middle East Studies and Turkish. Assigned to Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, FL, where I retired 31 Aug 82.

From 1983-2001 - University of West Florida - Graduate Studies

Teaching Certificate in History/Political Science and Spanish; teaching Spanish at Crestview High School. Retired again in June 2001 and now enjoying family and grandchildren!

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