It’s with great sadness and a peaceful heart that I want to share with you that David Hudspith passed away Friday early morning.
He had a long battle with a terrible disease but remained remarkably strong and peaceful throughout the journey.
Thank you for so faithfully encouraging us along the way. With love, Cheri
The funeral service will take place at Crossroads Bible Church 4101 Justin Road Double Oak, TX 75077
3pm on Thursday the 11th
Thank you deeply for all your support for this precious family. ❤️
Lovingly reported by Rob Larson
Somber news to report. David Hudspith (Class of ‘84) passed away Friday night after a long courageous journey with Colorectal Cancer.
Please pray for the family in their time of need to find comfort and peace. Also, the family could use your help since, Cheri (Dave’s wife), is fighting her own Stage 2 battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Sad to start seeing so many of our classmates leave us so soon. Rest in Peace David.
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Lovingly Reported by Saskia Malka c. 2013 I’m sorry for the long delay, Sasha and I had a hard time finding more information, but today we heard that Marcel passed away on June 15, 2008 due to a heart attack.
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Judith Evelyn Butcher Friesen – Obituary – Elk City, Oklahoma
Judith Evelyn Friesen was born October 16th, 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Elizabeth Ann (Luellen) and Orby Lee Butcher, Jr. She passed away at her home in Elk City, Oklahoma on Friday, March 29th, 2024 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Judith, known by most as “Judy”, spent her younger childhood in Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth, Texas. At the age of 11 her father, being a medical missionary, moved to Thailand where she spent the majority of her formative years. She attended school at the International School of Bangkok graduating in June of 1967. Judy returned to the states where she attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she obtained her bachelors degree in nursing. In her father’s clinic she met a gentleman by the name of Dennis Jay Friesen. They were later married at Beaver, Oklahoma on June 5, 1971. Together they made their home in Oklahoma where she worked at Presbyterian Hospital in the Coronary Care Unit where she remained for 3 years. When Dennis began his residency they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1974. They remained in that area until 1977 when they moved to Elk City, Oklahoma where they made their home. Judy was a substitute teacher at Pioneer Schools but for the better part of 20 years she enjoyed caring and teaching numerous children at Rainbow Lane Preschool. After 2013-2014, Judy retired and enjoyed quilting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her Bunco group. She and Dennis also enjoyed traveling to Chama, New Mexico where they were avid glampers and actively worked with the First Baptist Church out there during the summers.
She is preceded by her parents.
Judy is survived by her husband, Dennis, of the home; 3 children, Shelley Franklin and husband, Jeff, Oklahoma City, OK, Allison Curran and husband, Todd, Tulsa, OK, and Nathan Friesen and wife, Amanda, Elk City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Chloe Franklin, Caleb Franklin, Mason Friesen, Luke Friesen, Chelsea Curran, and Brooklyn Curran; 3 brothers, John “Steve” Butcher and wife, Lacreta, and Michael Butcher and wife, Rhonda, Peter Butcher and a host other relatives and friends.
The family suggest memorial donations be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief at BGCO Attn: Disaster Relief, 3800 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 or online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
Greg Urquhart ~ Class of 1980 Arrived ~ 12/4/1962 Departed ~ 3/22/2024
Lovingly posted by sister Jan Urquhart ’73
March 23, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that I share this morning that my sweetest little brother, Greg, died last night at home on hospice. He fought a valiant fight against cancer. It is our belief that Greg is now free of any suffering and is in peace. He always thanked everyone for all that they did for him and he lived with cancer so bravely and without complaint. We will miss him terribly. He had the sweetest, most gentle soul. I’m grateful that I could share more about Greg over this last year and a few months. He used to say to me, “Jan, don’t you worry about a thing.” I said that to him some over the past few weeks. Peace to you, Greg. And to all those living with cancer, I will continue to pray for you and for your journey. Love to all.
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Robert Friis Obituary FRIIS WINSTON SALEM Robert A. Friis 1955 – 2010 Robert A. Friis “Sonny”, Has departed on his last deployment to sail the seven seas for all of eternity He passed away Saturday evening, May 22, 2010 at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Mr. Friis was born in Millington, Tennessee on January 14, 1955. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Auralie Friis “Sugie”; his children: daughter, Jennifer (husband, Travis) of London, England, Kenny (wife, Allison) of Atlanta, GA, and their daughters, Kayla (5) and Lexi (1); and his parents Robert A. A. Friis and Mary Frances Friis of Macon, GA. Mr. Friis proudly served our country in the United States Navy for 23.5 years before retiring in 1998 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Navy, he continued to serve our country at Oceana Naval Base working on ships and naval equipment. He also worked at GEICO, Custom Tops and Towers, and Vanwin Coatings of Virginia. Upon retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grand-daughters and close friends. The rest of his time was spent doing what he loved so much, watching NASCAR and College Football and actively fishing and playing golf. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and fought hard to beat the odds with a strong spirit and positive attitude. He was greatly loved by all and will be deeply missed. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, 10301 N. NC Highway 109 in Winston-Salem. His family is most grateful for the ongoing love and support of his family, friends, and the kindness and generosity of Hospice of the Piedmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont – 1803 Westchester Drive High Point, NC. www.hospice-careconnection.org. Online condolences may be made to the Friis Family at www.jcgreenandsons.com. Family and friends are invited to 5513 Summer Hill Lane, Winston-Salem, NC immediately following the Service for his Life Celebration.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from May 25 to May 28, 2010.
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Lovingly submitted by her sister Heidi Harrison ’72
Hi Dave. I was wondering if I could add my sister to the memorial list. Ingrid Harrison was born on March 1, 1956 and died on Oct. 14, 1974. She would have graduated in 1974. She attended ISB from 1967-1972. Thank you for helping me do this. Heidi Harrison
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Dear Friends and Family, It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. My brother Mark sadly passed away in his home. He was found yesterday during a welfare check. I was advised that it was most likely health related.
Please keep our family in your prayers…..this is really hard. Thank you 🙏🏼
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Our wonderful sister Susan, aka Hippie Girl, passed from this world early this morning. For the last three years, she has fought a hard battle against cancer.
Last August, her doctors told her that the cancer had metastasized and a new chemo regime was prescribed. She was severely allergic to one of the chemo drugs and that particular drug had to be discontinued. The other drugs were not as powerful and her cancer spread to vital organs.
In January, her palliative care doctor counseled her to reach out to hospice. Hospice was supposed to take over her care 2 weeks ago, but then Susan fell and was admitted to the hospital. She did not have any physical issues from the fall. She was in horrific pain in her abdominal area as that was the area where the cancer grew.
Gregory Merritt and Jolli Sidon drove from the Cocoa area to Orlando to help Susan prepare for the final leg of her journey. Valerie Vogt Sills and Sandra Ellis traveled to Orlando to visit with Susan. She was grateful for their visits and the positive energy they shared with her.
Susan also had a very special friend from NC, Sue, visit her while she was in the skilled nursing unit. Sue shared many stories of their escapades during the 90s and early 2000s.
After one week in the hospital, she was moved to a Skilled Nursing Facility with the hope that she may regain some strength and be made more comfortable. She was in the facility for one week and received excellent care from a team of compassionate nurses, doctors, and loved ones.
I spent the day with her on Wednesday and she was in good spirits and had received physical therapy and appeared to have “nit noi” strength back. When I left her in the late afternoon of Wednesday, I thought we would be moving her to private care and hospice care. Shortly before 1 AM Susan struggled to breathe and she was in agonizing pain. She was taken by ambulance to the ER with the hope that the doctors could mitigate the pain. She had a DNR order in place and died shortly after admittance.
I was called while she was en route to the hospital and I rushed to be with her; however, she died moments before I arrived. I was granted the time to be alone with her, hold her hand, and kiss her forehead. I told her how much we all love her and will miss her.
Her pain is now gone and Susan is no longer suffering. For that I am grateful.
I have spoken to the family about how to celebrate her and we will be discussing options in the next few weeks. Once decisions are made, I will share them with all of you.
I was honored and grateful to have been able to help Susan these past few months.
Thank you to everyone who sent her birthday cards. I was able to share them with her and she was extremely happy to receive them. The video I intended to show her on her birthday will be shown at her Celebration of Life. I am sorry it was not finished sooner.
Much love to her ISB “Tribe.” Kathie/Kate
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