Lori Weidel ~ Class of 1975
Departed ~ Circa 2010
Reparted by: Jim Gohagan ’74
Anthony Adam Tony Srokes ~ Class of 1971
Tony Stokes ~ Class of 1971
Departed ~ 11/9/2017
Anthony Adam Stokes
Went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at age 64. Beloved husband of Brenda Stokes, loving father of Jessica (Samuel), Emily and Michael. Son of William and Jadwiga Stokes. Brother to Brian, Helen (Daniel), Edward (Karen), David (Anne), preceded in death by sister, Lillian and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tony was born in Morocco and was ISB graduate in Bangkok, Thailand, Washington University in St. Louis and MBA from Vanderbilt. Tony was Industrial Sales Manager at IBM for many years. We are forever grateful to you, Tony, and for your life of Faith in God.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Tony at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown at 12 noon on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Holy Trinity is located at 3513 N Street NW, Washington DC. 20007. Interment private.
Ruth Diane Lown ~ Class of 1973
Ruthy Lown ~ Class of 1973
Departed ~ 8/14/2018
Ruth Diane Lown of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on August 14. Ruth was pre-deceased by her brother David Lown, and by her parents Russell Lown and Lois Horrell Lown. Ruth is survived by her close cousins Barbara Salter Davis (Howard), Julie Salter Gronich (Joseph), and Lawrence Salter (Lois) along with numerous other cousins and dear friends. Ruth went to the International School in Bangkok Thailand, earned her B.A. from Vanderbilt University, and received her J.D. from the University of Texas. She was a prosecutor with the office of Dallas DA, Henry Wade, and then practiced law in San Antonio for more than 30 years, most of which was with Walter C. Wolff, Jr. Ruth was a passionate supporter of live theater and was honored by the San Antonio Theater Coalition. She was a tireless worker for Democratic candidates, and was a founding member of Northwest Democrats of Bexar County. Ruth was a long-time member of SA 100 and a member of the River City Business and Professional Women’s Club. Ruth will be remembered for her generous spirit, tenacity, and her strong and loving commitment to family and friends. Funeral services will be graveside at Agudas Achim Memorial Gardens, 1727 Austin Hwy. 78218. Sunday, August 19, 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to honor Ruth’s memory to www. Agudas-Achim.org or a charity of your choice.
James Randal Laseter ~ Class of 1973
Randy Laseter ~ Class of 1973
Departed ~ 8/8/2017
Debra Laseter’s post 8/12/2017:
It is with much heartache and sadness that I want to let you all know that my brother, Randy, J Randal Laseter, has just passed away in the hospital in Pattaya.
Thank you all for your love and prayers.
Debra Laseter
Please send pictures (old and new), anecdotes, articles, stories and tributes to isbeings at gmail dot com
Mikel Laseter ~ Class of 1975
Mikel Laseter ~ Class of 1975
Departed ~ 11/22/1973
Debra Laseter ’71, Mikel’s sister, reported that he had just received his learners permit after his 16th birthday and passed away in an accident on Thanksgiving day in Vermont.
Thomas Tom Taggerty ~ Class of 1974
Tom Taggerty ~ Class of 1974
Departed ~ 11/2009
I am sorry to report that Tom Taggerty passed away in November of 2009 of throat cancer. He was living in Guam at the time.
Wasn’t sure if you already knew…
Tom was class of ’74… I’m not sure when he arrived at ISB…
…but he was a best friend of my brother David ’69, ’70,
Thank you for all you do…
Susan Haralson’75
Kenneth Richard Ken Bryant ~ Class of 1967
Kenny “Ken” Bryant ~ Class of 1967
Departed ~ 3/4/2018
Obituary
Rev. Kenneth “Ken” Bryant, age 68 of Greenville, passed away Sunday evening, March 4, 2018 at his home in Greenville.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 24, 2018 at the Greenville First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kurt Simon officiating. The family will receive friends there on Saturday March 24th from nine a.m. until service time. For those who desire memorials in Rev. Bryant’s memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Missions Fund at the service or at the Donnell – Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.
Ken was born in Hong Kong to Richard W. and Evelyn (Coovert) Bryant. He grew up in Thailand where his parents were missionaries. After graduating from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, he returned to Thailand for 2 years as a Volunteer in Mission. He graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1977 and was ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, USA. His first pastorate was the Presbyterian Church, Chow Chilla, CA. He served the Yoked Parish (Methodist/Presbyterian) in Green Valley, IL; Little Cedar Presbyterian Church, Little York, IL; and Sugar Tree Grove Presbyterian Church, Monmouth, IL. He accepted a call to Greenville First Presbyterian Church in 1994 and served there until his retirement in 2015. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters Christine Bryant and Sara (Jacob) Trautmann; grandchildren: Ezra, Jaida, Angelique, and Keatyn; sisters Sharon Bryant, Carol (Tim Narby) Bryant, and brother John (LeeAnna) Bryant; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was a member of the Presbytery of Southeastern IL, the Lion’s Club, the Greenville ministerial alliance, and served as welfare secretary for the Greenville Salvation Army unit.
Postscrip
My brother, Ken, and his wife, Susie, with my sister Carol and me on Easter Sunday.
The week before Christmas 2013, the doctors discovered a tumor in my brother’s brain that had, in three days, destroyed his ability to use his right arm and his right leg, and had taken away his speech. As pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, Illinois, he was unable to preach the Christmas sermon or participate in many Christmas activities at the church. The week after Christmas, the doctors in St. Louis operated and removed the tumor. Since then, he has been on an aggressive treatment plan with chemotherapy and radiation therapy to destroy any residual cancer and physical therapy to restore his ability to use his arm, his leg and his speech.
Rev. Kenneth R. Bryant Delivers the Resurrection Message on Easter Sunday
My last day in the USA this year was Easter Sunday. My sister and I flew to Greenville and spent two days with my brother and his wife. On Easter Sunday morning, we rejoiced to see and hear him deliver the resurrection message to his congregation. Oh, God is so good!
Sally Kerr Pfingsten ~ Class of 1966
Sally Kerr ~ Class of 1966
Departed ~ 4/20/2018
Emily Frick Writes: Sorry to inform everyone of another ISB alumni death. Sally Kerr (’65) Pfingsten passed away April 20th. Her husband, Charlie, died late in 2016. They will both be missed at this next reunion. I don’t have any more information at this time. Obituary Sally (Kerr) Pfingsten 70, of Lubbock died April 20, 2018. COMBEST FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Funeral Home Combest Family Funeral Homes 2210 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 749-4483 Funeral Home Details Send Flowers Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2018
Roger Dane Wilkes ~ Class of 1972
Roger Wilkes ~ Class of 1972
Departed ~ 2/19/2018
Dear ISB alumni, it is with heartfelt regret that I have to report that Roger Dane Wilks, my husband and fellow classmate of the 1972 graduation class passed away on February 19, 2018 (President’s Day) after battling cardio amyloidosis for over 5 years. The shining star of his existence is recognized by our family, friends and acquaintances.
We are planning a memorial in early summer, 2018 in the DC, MD area to spread his ashes over his favorite fishing spots as per his request. I will post the date/time/location of the celebration of his remarkable life.
I just arrived at out new home in Washington after hearing many Jimmy Buffett, Beatles, Elton John, etc. songs. I know you will miss him tremendously, but please smile at one or more of his memorable humorous remembrances. He would love that. Please upload pictures and other memorabilia of the one-and-only Roger Dane Wilks. I will try to include them in our tribute to our recognition of his brief but meaningful life.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brenda L Wilks
Wife/Widow/Lover of his spirit
Hubert Minguet ~ F-Faculty
Hubert Minguet ~ F-Faculty
Departed 9/22/2018
Sadly Mr. Minguet passed away on September 22. If you’re in Bangkok, his funeral service will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 7 pm (1900) until Friday, Mass on Saturday, 9 am (0900) reported unknown