Joan Carlson Gimler

Posted on: Feb 12, 2023 at 4:33 AM

Posted on: Feb 12, 2022 at 4:33 AM

My deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie and the McKinney family.

Donna and I were good friends in 6th grade.  Often I would go over to her house for lunch while in school.  Of course you had 45 minutes back in those days.  She was a very talented Accordian Player and Piano Player.  We were in typing class together in our Sophmore year and she could type 60 words per minute on a manual typewriter.  The requirement for an A was only 45 WPM.  I think she had an advantage because of her piano playing.  She was a good friend.

I was so saddened to read of the passing of Susan.  She was my best friend all through high school and was my bridesmaid at my wedding.  We remained friends throughout the years and while there was distance between us, we still had long talks on the telephone.  I have lost one of my best friends.  She was the nicest person. R.I.P. Susan I shall miss you immensely.

Posted on: Feb 12, 2019 at 4:33 AM

Andy was in some of my classes.  He was such a nice person.  He will be missed by many.  So sorry to read about his passing.

I don't recall any issues, Dorothy.  Were you in my class for 6th grade?  I had Mrs. Poole.  I don't remember if there were 2 sixth grade classes.  I actually don't remember Enid being in my class.  She was always playing jump rope with all of us at recess.  She was just very nice.  It must have been hard for her being the only African/American. I remember other kids being picked on, but not her.  Kids can be so cruel.

I remember BJ from typing class.  She was a fun person.  It seemed as though everyone loved BJ.  She had so many friends.  She died so young as did my husband.  He was only 46.  So many from our class are gone.