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Mr. Phil Reeves ~ F- Faculty 

Mr. Phil Reeves ~ F- Faculty

Departed June 24, 2015 ~ Details unknown

Posted By: Debby Stinemetz Caulfield Class of 1970

I received the sad news today that former science teacher Phil Reeves passed away this morning in Marshfield, Massachusetts. He was 87 years old. He had been ill for just three weeks and died peacefully. I talked with his neighbor, Leslie, who has cared for him for the past 20 years. She said that he was greatly loved by everyone in his church family and they all knew how much his connection with the ISB alumni family meant to him. When Phil was in the hospital she wanted everyone to know who this amazing man was and she told everyone about his history as a science teacher beloved 40 years ago and today. Phil teared up and said, “Yes, my students were my children.” Leslie also told me how much he loved to dance at church. I told her we knew all about his dancing prowess as we witnessed it on the Teen Club dance floor at the reunions. A small funeral service will be held on Thursday. Phil was very committed to his Christian faith and wanted any remembrance donations be made to:

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
One Billy Graham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28201

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Mr. Rambilas Miscer

Mr. Rambilas Miscer ~ 1964 ~ 1976

Departed 1975 – 1976 School Year ~ Details Unknown

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John Cory Ahrens ~ Class of 1970

John Ahrens ~ Class of 1970

Departed ~ August 17, 2019

Lovingly written by John’s sister Beth Ahrens Kley, Class of 1971.

The definition of “surreal” is “unreal, unearthly, dreamlike”. John Cory Ahrens passed away on Saturday 8/17, age 67, after a brave fight with a deadly form of brain cancer. A man who only half a year ago on March 1 celebrated mom’s 91st birthday with the family at the Crow’s Nest restaurant with a view of the ocean, is now no longer with us. How can a healthy person now be gone, where one can only see him, touch him now, in the flatness of a photograph, no longer hear his sardonic comments or hike with him through the forests of the Sierras? Who visited mom regularly, laying on her couch with his feet hanging over the side, playing Sinatra on his phone for her which made mom so happy?

He never wavered in the battle, never indulged in self-pity or asked why me. He accepted the fate with heroism, as did the family who helped him get through this ordeal in the comfort of his home. It was a drastically strong downward trajectory, having experienced loss of some mobility and some speech even before surgery, radiation and one round of chemo. His situation seriously degenerated with a bout of seizures. Soon after his wife set up the family home to bring him to a place of comfort. There he had 24 hour care, the decision to stop chemo was made and soon thereafter hospice was brought in.

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Diane Helen Papazian Longem ~ Class of 1976

Diane Papazian ~ Class of 1976

Departed ~ 5/2/2018

Papazian-Longem, Diane H.
April 5, 1958 – May 2, 2018
Diane H. Papazian-Longem (60) left us the same way she loved living: surrounded by loved ones in her home. In 1958, a free-spirit came to the world in Takoma Park, Maryland. Her story takes us from her early childhood in pre-war Saigon, over to a colorful journey through adulthood in Bangkok, eventually to a life that split her with time between her family in Florida and Norway. Diane attended the International School of Bangkok, Thailand and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Special Education. She applied her skills to work with children with special needs and with the family-led charity Community Services of Bangkok. Diane perfected the art of fine living as she loved traveling well, and discovering great design. Her generosity knew no bounds and she shared everything with those around her. She despised rude people, anything purple and not using coasters. She married the love of her life Svend F. Longem (of Norway) who sadly predeceased her. Svend had two sons, Jørgen M. Longem and Andreas M. Longem, who became Diane’s beloved sons. She had a truly international life with travel between Asia, Norway and the United States. After her husband’s passing, she moved to Sarasota to be united with her sister Annette Z. P. Ross, brother-in-law Dr. Ira E. Ross, nephew Daniel A. Ross, and niece Madeline A. Ross. Soon to follow to Sarasota were her beloved mother Helen M. Papazian, dearest brother Robert B. Papazian and his wife Mayda Papazian. Diane enjoyed her life in Sarasota entertaining family and friends visiting from near and far. The family jokingly held her single-handedly responsible for our booming local economy. She worked part time in her sister Annette’s law practice, where clients enjoyed tales of her foreign adventures. Diane will be missed and lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends around the world. She especially felt overcome with joy at the arrival of her two grandchildren, Lily Elise Longem and Svend Paul Longem. Services will be private at her request. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Diane’s memory can be made to Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota, 340 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota Fl 34237 and/or Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238.

 

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Marie Drew ~ Class of 1978

Jackie Drew ~ Class of 1978

Departed ~ 2/23/1995

Medical Malpractice

Reported to me by her loving sister, Mayte Drew mjdrew7@yahoo.com circa 2014

In loving memory of my beautiful sister, Jackie who passed away 22 years ago, 1 day before her 35th birthday. My family will always remember her carefree nature, her incredible sense of humor, and the unconditional love that she had for all of us. She left us with so many precious memories that we all hold close to our hearts. My baby sister was my best friend, my cheerleader, and my balance in life. My love is enduring and my cherished memories of her are clear, intact, and indestructible. The solace I feel is that she is justly reunited with her beloved son, Anthony and our beloved Mother in God’s heavenly kingdom.  Mayte Drew  February 23, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

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George Andrew “Andy” Clark ~ Class of 1973

Andy Clark ~ Class of 1973

Departed ~ 3/28/2011

Obituary: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:29 am

On March 28, 2011, George Andrew Clark went to be with our Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness. He was born to George Palmer Clark and Catherine West Clark in Wichita Falls on Feb. 18, 1955. Andy spent his first career as a clinical laboratory scientist specializing in hematology, special coagulation and bone marrow HLA typing.

After a severe accident with brain injury, he returned to school at UTSA where he graduated in history and went on to perform graduate studies in constitutional law. He loved tennis and golf and was an avid reader. His passion in life was challenging to reach their potentials.

He was preceded in death by both parents and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Katherine Ruth Mosley-Clark of Medina; daughters Jacqueline Diane Rich and husband Wayne Hunter Rich of San Clemente, Calif., Natalie Ann Clark of Round Rock, Stephanie and William Talbert and children Braydon and Logan of San Antonio, and Marie Espinoza of San Antonio; sons George James David Clark of Austin, and Robert Espinoza of San Antonio; brothers James Karl Clark and wife Sandy and children Brooke and Ethan of Orange Grove, and Kenneth David Clark and wife Kathryn Elaine Clark and children Kalyn and Dylan of Stafford, Va.; sister Pamela Kay Espinoza and husband Jesus Albert Espinoza of San Antonio, their daughter Christina and husband Michael Findley and children Alexis, Anthony and Ryan of College Station; and favorite uncle Leon West of Raleigh, N.C.

 

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Jon Alan Craig ~ Class of 1965

Jon Craig ~ Class of 1965

Departed 5/3/2012

Jon Alan Craig BURLINGTON, NC – Jon Alan Craig, 65, died on May 3, 2012, at UNC Hospital. Jon was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late David K. and Mary Agnes Craig. A resident of Hanahan, South Carolina, for twenty years and Burlington, North Carolina, for twenty years, Jon taught physics and math at Trident Technical College, in Charleston, SC. He enjoyed teaching, sports, and sharing his research on nutrition and cancer prevention. He is survived by his wife Judith Weston Craig and his son Braden Scott Craig of Burlington; his son Patrick Adam Craig and his wife Trisha Bolton Craig of Raleigh; his brother David W. Craig and his wife Patricia Marshall Craig and his sister Cheryl Troutman of Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Ralph Scott Lifeservices, Inc., of Burlington, NC (rsli.org) or the American Cancer Society.

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Marwan Samman ~ Class of 1981

Marwan Samman ~ Class of 1981

Departed ~ March 2014

Gregg Smith
A moment of reflection for our friend Marwan Samman who passed away last Saturday. Marwan was well loved by all his friends in the ISB community. My sadness is not having shared time with him this last year. I will always remember his easy smile. Be in peace my friend.