SUMMER NEWS LETTER #08
JUNE 22, 2009

From Becky Gladish, Ravenna, Ohio #D28 June 4
Letting you know that Erick, son of Gladys and Don Smith D19 passed away yesterday of a severe seizure. A lot of the folks in Bentsen Grove became acquainted with Erick this past season. He was a very pleasant and friendly young man, and will be sadly missed by many.

Andy and Elayne Stipanuk lot w-218 June 4 sad day today, I ate the last of my 100 grapefruit I brought from my tree on w-218. and nothing from my Wis. garden for awhile so I'll have to be content with all store-bought food. We're both doing fine. We enjoy reading the newsy e-mail.

From Barbara and Richard McConnell T66 MO We would like to receive the monthly newsletters from the park.. We are Barbara and Richard McConnell from the Missouri group and we stay on lot T66 in the overflow area. We heard you all had some tornado scares and hope that all is well and no serious damage or injuries occurred. Hello to all that are still there and we look forward to seeing everyone again this winter.

From Pat Craig W-33June14 Jerry (Gerald Westover) passed away on June 10th and services will be June 15th in Kalamazoo, Mi. Jerry had been ill for over a year with constant care for the last few months. He and his wife Marge lived at W155 Hampton St in Bentsen Grove in Mission where he spent the winters for the last 20 years. There is a very nice website with his life story. Just click on lifestorynet.com If you would like to send a note to Marge her address is : 5749 Stadium Dr. apt. 329 Kalamazoo,Mi.

Mable and Jim Herbert E 1, ILL June 14 We will be having our gathering at our home here in Winnebago, Illinois the week of the 13th, of July. We never know how many will be here but we do have a good time. We plan on having golf for who ever would want to play on Tuesday and Wednesday. Jim and I do the cooking. Please call and let us know if you are interested in coming. 815-335-2773 or E-mail us at “Mherbert1997 (at) aol.com” Jim and Mable Herbert E-1

Ivan & Donna Stanwood, W134, June 16 returned to B/G today, June 15, from a trip to a granddaughter's wedding in Missouri. The ceremony took place May 16th, in spite of a tornado, loss of electricity, caterer's inability to serve, honeymoon changed from Cozumel because of swine flu, etc.! We drove on to Illinois to visit family & friends; saw the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Museum & Library in Springfield, Il. and stopped in Ashdown, Arkansas with a dear friend for a few days. It's good to be home again.

Ed and Doris Wofford #E-60
Hi Everyone
I am writing to inform all of our friends that we will be leaving the park the first part of August. We will be moving to Enid, Okla to a village much the same as John Knox Village in Weslaco. With our health the way it is, we thought it was the time to go. We will really miss all of our friends. We are very sorry that we will be gone when most of you arrive.
Doris and I want to thank all of our faithful friends that helped in the auction. Some of you started with us. You all hold a special place in our hearts. Hopefully someone will step up to the plate, and carry on with the auction. We also want to thank Bonnie for all her help.
Our house is now on the market. It is on a prime spot in the park. The yard is neatly manicured. If anyone is interested in a fully furnished, (including appliances) 2 bedroom house with a bath and half, let me know.
Goodbye everyone, and take care. Ed and Doris Wofford

From Barb Goff #A26 June 22, Another sad note. BG resident, Bob Bergeron, Lot 452, passed away May 31 from cancer. You may send cards and condolences to his daughter,
Judy Bratten
2604 Everest Ave.
Rodgers, AR 72758
He’s been here for many years and will surely be missed by many.

From Candy and Jack Scott June 22,
Saturday we were able to put our pontoon in the lake. We were either gone or the weather was not very nice. I am always happy when I can get out on the lake. Jack is very busy with his gardening. Soon we will be getting ready for our Annual 4th of July Picnic on Round Lake. We have anywhere to 35 - 50 people that show up to this each year. So, if you are in the area please stop in for a bite to eat . Then come the 15th of July our daughter and a friend and a total of 6 kids and a dog( from Austin, TX.) are coming for a month at the lake. Also our daughter from MN will be coming with her 2 boys and a dog. The single daughter from Austin, TX is coming for the 4th and after the rest of the mob leave. Should be very very interesting.!!!!! And very busy!!!! I have thought of leaving and occupying the daughter's home in Edina.
Candy and Jack Scott, MN., lot#603

From Pat Craig June 22 More bad news! Jennie Vos called to say that our former neighbor, Bryan Phenix passed away. Loyce and Bryan lived at W-35 and loved playing Polish Poker. They also were active in the excercise class. If anyone would like to send a note to Loyce , her address is : 100 Easy St. Glen Rose Tx. 76043 I also heard that Al Leone from B-45 passed away. That makes 5 in the last few weeks. Leonard Jesperson, George Soucie Jerry Westover, Now Bryan Phenix and Al Leone. How sad to lose so many of the old timers. Hope next time I write that I will have some good news. Pat Craig W-33

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