I am 91 and still living at The Pines.  It’s the most beautiful spot in the state.  Not too many of my friends are still living.  Marien Abshire Beukema is still in Ohio.
 

Have lived at The Pines, a beautiful retirement community, for almost nine years.  Had a wonderful 90th party in February, given by my family of 34.  Davidson, a small quiet neighborhood, reminds me of my growing-up days in Bexley.  Would like to hear from someone in the class of 1935.
 

Going to celebrate my 90th birthday here at the Pines with my family and hopefully many friends.  Have been down south for 60 years but think of Bexley, Ohio many times, remembering Coach Smith who almost flunked me in Chemistry.
 

Living in a beautiful retirement complex in this college town.  Received a letter from Richard Dick ’35 and hope he is still “hanging in there.”   Also, remember the three alumni living in Friendship Village.  I’m so glad to have had my early education in the Bexley schools.
 

I enjoyed reading the Winter 2006 newsletter.  It brought back some fond memories.  It was a shock to realize the dwindling numbers and limited activities of the 1935 class.  The same is true here.  There is no peer pressure.  I retired from the practice of medicine as an M.D. in 1997.  Since that time I have devoted myself to running the Mary R Stauffer Foundation that I started in 1992.  I started my own foundation with the thought that I could do a better job in my community than the government or the National non-profits could.  I have started and funded many programs in Downey.  For those interested, consult my Web site www.maryrstaufferfoundation.com.  I am active in the local Lutheran church, Assistance League of Downey, Rotary, P.E.O., Aerospace Legacy Society, RLC, Rancho Los Amigos Foundation, Citizens for Downey, Rise and Shine, Downey Chamber of Commerce, Downey Art Museum, Downey Historical Society, etc.  As always, God first, then family, then job (activities).  I have five wonderful children and seven beautiful granddaughters.  I spend with them all the time they can spare for me.  My husband, Floyd Stauffer, is an outstanding athlete and will be inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame this summer at the World Games.  I will be there to cheer.  I wish all success and happiness.
 

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