TODAY'S NEWS - QUICKIES THAT CHANGE OFTEN

"I WILL NOT FOLLOW WHERE THE PATH MAY LEAD, BUT I WILL GO WHERE THERE IS NO PATH, AND I WILL LEAVE A TRAIL." Muriel Strode -KHS65 class motto.
"The good old days....when we weren't good and we weren't old" Barbara Schwarz Moss 2010
SEE WWW.KHS65.COM FOR 169 PIX FROM OUR 45TH REUNION - CLICK THE SMALL PHOTO FOR LARGER VERSION. See lots of NEW grade school pix!
CHECK THE LABELS, GO TO KIRKWOOD HISTORY ARTICLES & CLICK THE POST ABOUT FRANCIS SCHEIDEGGER'S PIX FOR A GLIMPSE OF A PLACE I BET EVERYONE REMEMBERS - and much more!


We seem to all be suffering a common problem these days, WHERE DID OUR LIVES GO? Our brains seem to still be 18, but our bodies are talking a different language. Sarah Orne Jewett puts it much more eloquently than do I:

“Neither of my companions was troubled by her burden of years. I hoped in my heart that I might be like them as I lived on into age, and then smiled to think that I too was no longer very young. So we always keep the same hearts, though our outer framework fails and shows the touch of time.”

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

KIRKWOOD LEGENDS, EARL AND MYRTLE WALKER

Earl Walker died in 2011, as you will see below, but directly below is the obituary from the Kirkwood Historical Society about his wife Myrtle Emma Agnew Walker.  This is a family that gave so much that affects so many so often, we must always look to them for inspiration.  Tom, please know we appreciate your parents.  Just think how our outstanding champion swim team could have done way back when if we'd had a Walker Natatorium!  But we have it NOW!~

MYRTLE AGNEW WALKER
March 18, 2016

"...Myrtle Walker passed away at age 95.  Mrs. Walker graduated from KHS in 1938.  Although she received an art scholarship to attend Northwestern University, she was unable to afford the room and board and did not attend.  She subsequently went to work for her father drawing plans for houses to be built by her father, Lewis Agnew.  She married Earl Ernest Walker and they turned out to be quite a team.  They founded Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. in 1952. She is credited with using her artistic talent to draw items for the first catalog produced by the Company.
     Later in life she created the bronze turtles which became known as "Myrtle's turtles".  You can go to Kirkwood Park at Walker Lake and see one of these 600-pound bronze turtles.  The legacy left by the Walkers is the support they gave to Kirkwood and to Children.  This was shown in gifts to The Magic House, Great Race in Kirkwood, scholarship for summer study by Kirkwood High School juniors and the Walker Natatorium on the campus of KHS and of course Kirkwood's Walker Lake.  The Walkers were long time supporters of the Kirkwood Historical Society."

Earl E. Walker


Died: Friday, August 26, 2011
Age: 91

by Kevin Murphy

A 2007 Webster-Kirkwood Times article described Earl E. Walker as “An American Success Story.” A wealthy, self-made entrepreneur, Mr. Walker will be remembered by many for his generosity and community service.

Mr. Walker, a lifelong Kirkwood resident and CEO of Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. in Shrewsbury, died Friday, Aug. 26. He was 91.

During his early years Mr. Walker helped his parents with additional income by working part-time jobs. He managed the Kirkwood Roller Rink, drove a delivery truck, and did other odd jobs. He attended Kirkwood public schools, graduating from Kirkwood High in 1939. It was at Kirkwood High that Mr. Walker met Myrtle Agnew. They were married in 1942, and would go on to have four children.

Mr. Walker attended Ranken Technical School in St. Louis, where he learned welding. After a stint in World War II with the Navy Seabees, Mr. Walker worked as a welder for Curtis-Wright Aircraft Co. and its successor, McDonnell Aircraft Co.

Mr. Walker formed his own company in 1952. That company, located at 4200 Carr Lane Court in Shrewsbury, would become Carr Lane Manufacturing.

“We started out in the garage of our house in Kirkwood,” Mr. Walker told the Times in 2007.

Along with its subsidiaries, the company provided component parts for the metalworking field, as well as producing six vital parts for Apollo II. Through product expansion and several company acquisitions, Mr. Walker built a multi-million dollar international corporation. He would open manufacturing branches in Los Angeles, Boston, Austin and Brazil.

Mr. Walker’s business successes translated into a lifelong commitment on behalf of Earl and Myrtle to help others. Grateful for the education they had received attending Kirkwood public schools, the Walkers donated $800,000 toward what would be named the Earl and Myrtle Walker Science Center. The Kirkwood High campus building was dedicated in 2009. Earl and Myrtle Walker also donated to the high school for creation of Walker Commons, and gave the “Myrtle’s Turtles” sculptures to the school.

There’s the Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Hall, an art studio, at Washington University; a residence hall in their name at Ranken; a lobby bears the couple’s name at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley; renovations at the old St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood were funded by the Walkers; a new School of Health Professions building was dedicated in their names in 2010 at Maryville University; and land owned by the couple was donated for the creation of Walker Park at Taylor and Washington avenues in Kirkwood.

The short listing represents just a sample of the Walkers’ philanthropic contributions over the years. Mr. Walker contributed toward many scholarships, and has been the recipient of countless awards both for his professional and philanthropic endeavors.

Mr. Walker was a member of the Kirkwood Masonic Lodge #484 and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Scottish Rite, the highest distinction of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. He was co-founder in 1988 of the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders, which has served over 15,000 St. Louis area children to date with various speech and language disorders.

Mr. Walker was the father of Mary Walker, Tom (Martha) Walker [KHS65], Nance (Alan) Frost and Peggy (Randy) Swisher; grandfather of Keri, Daniel, Colin, Heather, Andrew, Alex and Katie; great-grandfather of Zackary, Sarah, Victoria, Adam, Rowan, Ryan and Asa; beloved by Dana, his daughter’s rescued boxer; friend, mentor, eternal gentleman, business associate and community supporter.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Walker will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m., in the Keating Performing Arts Center at Kirkwood High School, 801 W. Essex. Bring a story and wear green. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to: Earl E. Walker Scholarship, Ranken Technical College, 4431 Finney Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63113-2811 and the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic of Childhood Language Disorders, 3632 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63108.

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Classmates losing their parents, a sad time in our lives

Cindy Lapides lost her mom, at age 92, on 3/19.  Sherry Soutar has lost her dad, see below for his obituary and Myrtle Walker, Tom's mom, has passed away too.  We send our condolences to our classmates who are grieving, and hope their many happy memories carry them through the sadness the loss of our loved ones brings.

Robert Charles Soutar

Died: Saturday, March 12, 2016
Soutar, Robert Charles died Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy L. Soutar (nee Heck); loving father of Sharon (Mark) Cherry; dear grandfather of Kristin Cherry; great-grandfather of Kai and Maia.

Bob attended St. Michael’s School. After graduating from Webster Groves High School in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He transferred to the Army Air Corps and trained as an aerial gunner. He was sent to Italy, where he served with the 99th Bomb Group as tail gunner on a B-17. He flew 26 missions over the mountains to attack the Balkans, Rhineland, northern Apennines and Po valley. He was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters for his service.

After the war, Bob returned home and married Dorothy Heck, his high school sweetheart. Sharon was born in 1947. Bob and Dot were married until she passed in 2002.

Bob joined his father and brother as a mechanic at the family business, Soutar Motors in Webster Groves. The business moved to Old Orchard when 1-44 took their property. He owned and operated this business until he retired in 1990.

Bob was active during his retirement. He always liked flying and took flying lessons when he was 78. He continued to ride his bicycle almost every day. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Service: Funeral service was Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Gerber Chapel, 23 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119. Visitation was Wednesday, March 16. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.gerberchapel.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

6th GRADE 1959 PARTY REVISITED - WHAT FUN!

In looking for something in my email files just now, I came across this photo which I don't think I have posted before:  Left to right Bunny Wells, John Guyer, Patti Corpening (facing left) Anne Saxon who moved away, Roy Lamkin who looks just like this today, Julie Sands and I think I recognize the face of the boy on right, but can't make a name come to mind...do you know?  Photo courtesy Mike Caldwell at whose home on McLain this 6th grade (Robinson) party took place. Thanks so much Mike for sharing!!!

Sunday, March 6, 2016

CHAMPION SWIMMER PASSES AWAY IN FLORIDA

Today (8/4/16) I was cleaning some old email files and found this note from Ken McBride in April of 2009, who watches swimming "stuff"  Scores for Andy

2002 Long Course (at 55 years old)

50 Free - 29.42
100 Free - 106.81
50 Breast - 41.48
100 Breast 106.81  Ken's comment was "This guy is amazing"...gone way too soon, LVR
 
 Classmate Andy Bastman has died in Tampa, Florida.  His obituary is below, from today's St. Louis Post Dispatch (Note it does not state the date of his death, but since it is in today's paper, I would assume it has been in the recent past.):

Anders F. Bastman

Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date.
Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.HcgyvL2s.dpuf
Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.HcgyvL2s.dpuf
Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.HcgyvL2s.dpuf
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Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.HcgyvL2s.dpuf
Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.HcgyvL2s.dpuf

Anders F. Bastman

Obituary
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Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.PPC1LKxu.dpuf

Anders F. Bastman

Obituary
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Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.PPC1LKxu.dpuf

Anders F. Bastman

Obituary
Be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Anders F. Bastman.

Bastman, Anders F. Beloved son of the late Fred and Alice Bastman. Survived by sister Ann (Wayne) Spohr and nephews Charles (Jennifer) Spohr and Craig (Jennifer) Spohr. Loving great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Andy swam competitively for Kirkwood High School and Monmouth College. Services: A memorial celebration is planned in Tampa at a later date.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=anders-f-bastman&pid=177956917#sthash.PPC1LKxu.dpuf