Member Update

Mary Fouts is one of our longer tenured retirees. She retired in 1992 in that major re-organization of Extension. However, she has kept very busy ever since then.

One of her interests is genealogy, and she has helped others with genealogy research. She also volunteers at the Genealogy Library three days per month.

Mary lost her son in 2004.  She has eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Looking forward to seeing many co-workers at the 2014 Summer Reunion in Springfield tomorrow!

Condolences to the family of Ray Morris

Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Metropolis Rehab and Healthcare.  He was born July 25, 1945 in Norris City, IL the son of William Dee "W.D." and Lola (Lamp) Morris.  Ray married Carolyn Sue Lane on June 10, 1965.  He had worked as an Advisor for the University of Illinois Extension offices in Marion, Benton and Pope County.  Ray and Sue were Foster Parents for over 20 years caring for over 80 children.  Ray loved horses and in 1988 to pay homage to the 150th Anniversary of the Trail of Tears, he organized a wagon train from Red Clay, TN to Talequah, OK.

     Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue of Golconda; a son and daughter-in-law, Monte and Cindy Morris of Golconda; a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Patrick Smithhart of Oakland City, IN; a sister, Elaine Grimes of Ashkum, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Linda Morris of Iuka and Marcus and Deena Morris of Enfield; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two foster daughters, Lois Bender and husband Sam of Hollywood, FL and Zella Haney of Harrisburg; and three foster grandchildren.

     Funeral Services for Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda were at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Brother Hillis Jones officiating.  Burial was in Village Cemetery in Norris City.  Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Old Friends Get Together

Several former Extension employees gathered in Champaign recently to visit with Ruth Hensen who lives in Foley, Alabama. Charlotte Crawford was also in the area, and was able to join the group at Milos Restaurant in Urbana.

                                               



Pictured are Ellen Burton, Ruth Hensen, Mary Ann Fugate, Pat Hildebrand, Bev Combs, Cammy Seguin, and in the other photo--Charlotte Crawford. I believe Barb Farner left before the photo was taken.

Sounds like they had a good visit! Thanks to Charlotte for sending the photos.

Time to Register for Summer Reunion

It's time again for the IEAFCS Summer Reunion. We hope to have a good group this year like the one last year.

Here are the details from Sharon Kuhns. We plan to see you there!

The annual summer IEAFCS reunion is just around the corner.  We hope you are able to join us for a delicious lunch and great fellowship with friends.    We will meet:

Thursday, July 31  

American Harvest Eatery

3241 Iles Ave. Springfield

11 am. – 2:30 pm (restaurant closes then)

www.americanharvesteatery.com

We will order from the menu and pay for our own lunch, dessert, drink, etc.  As usual the planned ‘table décor’ will be edible--you guessed it--chocolate!

Reservations are due Wednesday, July 23 and can be made by e-mailing bvcombs@gmail.com. If you are

unable to join us on the 31^st, please e-mail Bev a note highlighting one or two things you’ve experienced since our 2013 reunion. She will compile them and give highlights from those who are not present. 

Put this date on your calendar now and plan for a Thursday day trip to Springfield.  It always promises to be an enlightening time as we learn what IEAFCS members continue to accomplish!

IEAFCS Life Member Committee

Sharon Kuhns, Bev Combs, Jananne Finck, Sarah Todd, Martha Winter, & Joy Richey

 

News from ESP

 
The most recent issue of the Epsilon Sigma Phi Newsletter provides reminders of several Extension retiree meetings that are coming up in the next few months.

The Summer Gathering in Springfield is set for August 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Corral. Larry Casey is coordinating.

Bob Walker is the contact person for the Fall Gathering at Giant City Lodge October 18th. Extension retirees, former employees, and their guests are welcome. Meeting time is at noon for lunch.

IEAFCS Summer Reunion is set for Springfield on July 31st. More details on this will follow soon.

There is also an interesting article from Larry Wilson concerning things he has been doing in retirement. If you are not an ESP Life Member, send me a note at ieafcslife@gmail.com, and I will forward the newsletter to you.