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Tag Archives: Obituaries
Bob Mitchler (1920-2012)
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Mitchler, a kindly gentleman who was a regular convention attendee along with his wife Helen. Bob, a World War II Navy vet and a former Illinois state senator, is the … Continue reading
Bill Strickland (1921-2011)
We are sorry to hear the passing of Bill Strickland. Bill and his wife Lee were fixtures at many conventions and an immense help to Mother Merc Jean Trousdale. They were co-hosts of the Oklahoma convention. Bill started highpointing at … Continue reading
Woodall Mountain Owner Robert L. “Bob” Brown (1928-2011)
We were sorry to hear in Ohio that Woodall Mountain, Mississippi, owner Robert L. “Bob” Brown had passed on July 4, 2011. Mr. Brown has been very generous to the club permitting access to the summit even when he could … Continue reading
Wayne Balcolm (1925-2011)
We are sorry to hear of the passing of the Rev. Wayne E. Balcolm. Wayne is believed to be the oldest to complete all 50 — doing almost all of them in one year at the age of 66. Wayne … Continue reading
Mary Jane Noland (1954-2009)
We are devastated by the loss of Mary Jane Noland (December 14, 1954 – August 31, 2009).
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