Sunday, July 31, 2016

IEAFCS Summer Reunion

IEAFCS Summer Reunion was held this past week in Springfield with 19 retirees and two active members in attendance. I believe this was the 7th annual statewide get together.

Those who enjoyed a good day of visiting and catching up on all the news were Barb Farner, Bev Combs, Mary Ann Fugate, Pat Hildebrand, Carollyn Hunt, Janet Burnett, Marjorie LaFont, Deb McClellan, Michelle Pride, Carol Schlitt, Carmen Walgrave, Ruby Lingle, Cheryl Hodges, Deb Pflasterer, Patti Faughn, Rosie Bradley, Joy Richey, Lois Smith, and Charlotte Crawford. Cheri Burcham and Chelsey Byers-Gerstnecker also came to update us on current events with U of I Extension.

The 2017 date is Friday, August 4th. Mark your calendar now!

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Don't Miss the Summer Reunion!

We hope you are saving the date of July 28th for our Summer Reunion in Springfield. It will be at the American Harvest Eatery, 3241 Iles Avenue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone number is 217-546-8300.

Please notify Jananne Finck at j.finck@comcast.net by July 20th if you will be able to join us. If you will not be able to attend, please still send Jananne a note sharing items of interest about your recent activities. We will have a retiree share session and also get an update about what is happening in Extension from IEAFCS past president, Chelsey Byers-Gerstnecker.

Everyone will order from the menu and pay for our own lunch. 

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Flashback to '76

In 1976, Shirley Camp was Extension Adviser, Home Economics in Carroll County. She had been there since 1973. Her bachelor's degree was from Western Illinois University in 1971. I am not sure of other counties that Shirley worked in, but she did have a long University of Illinois Extension Career.

In later years she became a Registered Dietician and served as a Nutrition and Wellness Educator. After her retirement, she began work with Mrs. Wages canning company, and is currently billed as a Canning Expert. Here is her current photo.                                        

Consumers can contact Shirley at mrswages.com. She is available to answer questions. There are also some interesting canning videos featuring Shirley.

It's good to see that one of our former co-workers is still providing important information to home canning enthusiasts.

In addition, I believe Shirley still writes nutrition articles for the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Forty three years, and still hard at it! And--she also helps with a family orchard business.



Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Flashback to '76

Verla M. Bush was Mason County Extension Adviser, Home Economics. She earned her B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1944. She had been a Home Economics Teacher for 8 years, and an Office Manager for 17 years before taking the position with Extension in 1969. Does anyone remember how long she stayed in Mason County?

I am sure most everyone has received the e-mail from Carol Schlitt about our next IEAFCS trip to Niagara Falls. If you did not, send a note to ieafcslife@gmail.com. You won't want to miss it!




Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Flashback to '76 & More

Ellen Burton was Woodford County Extension Adviser, Home Economics and had been in that position since 1970. She had a Bachelor's degree from the U of I in 1969, and a Master's from Illinois State University in 1973.

Many of us know that Ellen had a long career in Extension, and that she was a Regional Director by the time she retired. Ellen provided leadership to the state and national Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science in many ways. She also served in many capacities (including national president) of Epsilon Sigma Phi. Her leadership made a difference to many over her long and successful Extension career.

One of the more recent issues of For Your Information informs us of the passing of two former Extension Home Economists.

Dorothy Landgraf passed away on March 19th at the age of 86. She had worked in Suburban Cook County beginning in 1970.

Darlene Demaree passed away on April 2nd in Georgia. She worked for Extension in Moultrie, Schuyler, and Logan Counties beginning in 1962.

The passing of Bob Lahne on March 22nd at age 83 was also noted. He had been an Agriculture Extension Adviser with U of I Extension for over 40 years with the last 29 years in Stephenson County.

Our condolences to families and friends of these individuals.


Monday, April 11, 2016

Flashback to '76

Debbie Burt was Stephenson County Assistant Extension Adviser, Home Economics. She had earned her B. S. from Murray State University in 1974, which is when she also began work in Stephenson County.

The IEAFCS Spring Newsletter has been sent out. If anyone would like a copy, send a note to ieafcslife@gmail.com.

It does mention that the spring JCEP meeting will be April 19th at the Macon County Extension Office. An IEAFCS meeting will be held during lunch.


Friday, April 8, 2016

Condolences to the Family of Betty Guyer

BETTY GUYER

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BETTY GUYER

Elizabeth Porter Guyer, 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home Silver Springs in Green Valley, Arizona. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Valley, Washington to Alton Millett Porter and Ova (Phinisey) Porter.

Betty grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1939 and with a degree in home economics from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty married Richard (Dick) Bennett Guyer on July 10, 1943. They were happily married until Dick's death in Hinsdale, Illinois on April 18, 1968. She then finished her master's degree at George Williams College and later went to work as an extension advisor in Bureau County, Illinois. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, Illinois to Green Valley, Arizona, where she spent her last years.

Betty was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. She enjoyed painting, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Ova, her stepmother Dorothy (Rauch) Porter, her brother Richard Phinisey Porter, and her husband Richard Bennett Guyer. She is survived by her daughters Beth Guyer of Louisville, Colorado, Catherine Phillips of Louisville, Colorado, and Susan Kaufmann-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren Margot Koval, Charles Koval, Bennett Tanton, Carla Kaufmann and Philip Kaufmann and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Tabitha, Addison, Georgia Mae and Nayeli.

Her remains will be interred at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. There will be a private memorial celebration for her family. We would like to thank everyone who provided Betty with such loving care.
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BETTY GUYER

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BETTY GUYER

Elizabeth Porter Guyer, 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home Silver Springs in Green Valley, Arizona. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Valley, Washington to Alton Millett Porter and Ova (Phinisey) Porter.

Betty grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1939 and with a degree in home economics from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty married Richard (Dick) Bennett Guyer on July 10, 1943. They were happily married until Dick's death in Hinsdale, Illinois on April 18, 1968. She then finished her master's degree at George Williams College and later went to work as an extension advisor in Bureau County, Illinois. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, Illinois to Green Valley, Arizona, where she spent her last years.

Betty was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. She enjoyed painting, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Ova, her stepmother Dorothy (Rauch) Porter, her brother Richard Phinisey Porter, and her husband Richard Bennett Guyer. She is survived by her daughters Beth Guyer of Louisville, Colorado, Catherine Phillips of Louisville, Colorado, and Susan Kaufmann-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren Margot Koval, Charles Koval, Bennett Tanton, Carla Kaufmann and Philip Kaufmann and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Tabitha, Addison, Georgia Mae and Nayeli.

Her remains will be interred at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. There will be a private memorial celebration for her family. We would like to thank everyone who provided Betty with such loving care.
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I have received word that Betty Guyer passed away in Green Valley, Arizona on March 11, 2016. She was 93. Betty had served as Extension Adviser/Home Economics in Bureau County in Illinois.

She was born in the state of Washington and grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. Her Home Economics degree was from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty and Richard  (Dick) Guyer were married in 1943. After he died in 1968, she completed her Master's Degree at George Williams College and then went to work in Bureau County. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, IL to Green Valley, Arizona.

There are three daughters who survive: Beth Guyer and Catherine Phillips of Louisville, CO, and Susan Kaufman-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland. Betty had 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Betty had become close friends with Charlotte and Al Crawford while in Green Valley. Carol Schlitt and Janet Burnett, along with Charlotte, were able to visit her just this past winter. They enjoyed her up beat attitude and fond memories of working in Illinois Extension. She will be missed by many family members and friends.


BETTY GUYER

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  • "I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in..."

BETTY GUYER

Elizabeth Porter Guyer, 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home Silver Springs in Green Valley, Arizona. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Valley, Washington to Alton Millett Porter and Ova (Phinisey) Porter.

Betty grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1939 and with a degree in home economics from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty married Richard (Dick) Bennett Guyer on July 10, 1943. They were happily married until Dick's death in Hinsdale, Illinois on April 18, 1968. She then finished her master's degree at George Williams College and later went to work as an extension advisor in Bureau County, Illinois. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, Illinois to Green Valley, Arizona, where she spent her last years.

Betty was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. She enjoyed painting, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Ova, her stepmother Dorothy (Rauch) Porter, her brother Richard Phinisey Porter, and her husband Richard Bennett Guyer. She is survived by her daughters Beth Guyer of Louisville, Colorado, Catherine Phillips of Louisville, Colorado, and Susan Kaufmann-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren Margot Koval, Charles Koval, Bennett Tanton, Carla Kaufmann and Philip Kaufmann and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Tabitha, Addison, Georgia Mae and Nayeli.

Her remains will be interred at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. There will be a private memorial celebration for her family. We would like to thank everyone who provided Betty with such loving care.
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BETTY GUYER

Obituary
  • "I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in..."

BETTY GUYER

Elizabeth Porter Guyer, 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home Silver Springs in Green Valley, Arizona. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Valley, Washington to Alton Millett Porter and Ova (Phinisey) Porter.

Betty grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1939 and with a degree in home economics from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty married Richard (Dick) Bennett Guyer on July 10, 1943. They were happily married until Dick's death in Hinsdale, Illinois on April 18, 1968. She then finished her master's degree at George Williams College and later went to work as an extension advisor in Bureau County, Illinois. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, Illinois to Green Valley, Arizona, where she spent her last years.

Betty was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. She enjoyed painting, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Ova, her stepmother Dorothy (Rauch) Porter, her brother Richard Phinisey Porter, and her husband Richard Bennett Guyer. She is survived by her daughters Beth Guyer of Louisville, Colorado, Catherine Phillips of Louisville, Colorado, and Susan Kaufmann-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren Margot Koval, Charles Koval, Bennett Tanton, Carla Kaufmann and Philip Kaufmann and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Tabitha, Addison, Georgia Mae and Nayeli.

Her remains will be interred at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. There will be a private memorial celebration for her family. We would like to thank everyone who provided Betty with such loving care.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gvnews/obituary.aspx?n=betty-guyer&pid=178288748#sthash.faBzWI0M.dpuf

BETTY GUYER

Obituary
  • "I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in..."

BETTY GUYER

Elizabeth Porter Guyer, 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at her home Silver Springs in Green Valley, Arizona. She was born on April 9, 1922 in Valley, Washington to Alton Millett Porter and Ova (Phinisey) Porter.

Betty grew up in Michigan and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1939 and with a degree in home economics from the University of Connecticut in 1943.

Betty married Richard (Dick) Bennett Guyer on July 10, 1943. They were happily married until Dick's death in Hinsdale, Illinois on April 18, 1968. She then finished her master's degree at George Williams College and later went to work as an extension advisor in Bureau County, Illinois. After her retirement, she moved from Bishop Hill, Illinois to Green Valley, Arizona, where she spent her last years.

Betty was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. She enjoyed painting, playing cards and spending time with her friends and family.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Ova, her stepmother Dorothy (Rauch) Porter, her brother Richard Phinisey Porter, and her husband Richard Bennett Guyer. She is survived by her daughters Beth Guyer of Louisville, Colorado, Catherine Phillips of Louisville, Colorado, and Susan Kaufmann-Guyer of Zurich, Switzerland; her grandchildren Margot Koval, Charles Koval, Bennett Tanton, Carla Kaufmann and Philip Kaufmann and her great-grandchildren Taylor, Tabitha, Addison, Georgia Mae and Nayeli.

Her remains will be interred at Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley. There will be a private memorial celebration for her family. We would like to thank everyone who provided Betty with such loving care.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gvnews/obituary.aspx?n=betty-guyer&pid=178288748#sthash.faBzWI0M.dpuf