Class Notes

I presume that volunteering  and caring for others has kept you ladies so busy that there was little time left for sending messages for the next magazine.  Best wishes for the winter season, and I hope to hear from you for future publications.

Meredith Puller Townes, sadly, lost her husband Jack in January.  They were married for more than sixty happy years. She is keeping herself busy with golf, bridge and activities with her Church.   She is thankful for her wonderful grandchildren, and has recently become a great grandmother.

Walter Grantz, brother of Helen Grantz Fortner and husband of Barbara Craft Grantz, passed away in March.  Helen and Barbara were greatful that Libby Fordham was able to attend his memorial service, and for the children and grandchildren who are helping with so many details in preparation for Barb’s planned move, possibly to Woodbridge near her Mary Washington roommate and sister-in-law Helen.

Walt was known for his photography, flying, hobbies and for his involvement in design and construction of bridge-tunnel highways in many places in the world, most famous to those of us living in Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.  An airplane that he built is being donated to NC State where it will be displayed in their aero building.

I enjoyed conversations with Jean Durham Busboso and Anne Daniel Fowler.  Jean is making plans to take another river cruise in Europe.  Anne planned a great luncheon at our Warwick High School Class of 1953 class reunion  held at the  Hampton Yacht Club in June.

In January my husband and I traveled to Australia and New Zealand where  we enjoyed seeing many  beautiful sights and animals, kangaroo, kuala bear, Tasmanian devils and many birds.   A ride on the Skyrail to the Kurranda Rain Forest high above the huge trees filled with birds was one of the many awesome and memorable joys.