In Memory of our Dearly Departed ISB Brothers and Sisters
These are the rolling memorial posts displayed in reverse chron by date of departure. they are linked to from the memorial pages by class year, alpha list and date of death
Ann Groom-BlakeClass of 1961
Departed ~ Circa 2008
Complications from a lung transplant
Tonia: Ann Groom Blake (Annie) pass away in 2008. She had a lung transplant at John Hopkins and it gave her a few more years, but her body rejected it finally and she passed. Bob Gleason ISB 1962
Kevin Murphy ~ Class of 1971Departed ~ 7/8/2008 ~ Heart Attack
This saddens me greatly. I recall his gentle quiet nature. We lived in the same apt complex in Bangkok. I recall Kevin and used to play Monopoly while cross legged on the floor listening to the latest records from the US. We were all at an age in Thailand trying to find our way in a foreign land we called home. He made me feel safe out on the streets of Bangkok when we all used to get crazy so late at night. It was fun reconnecting and seeing Kevin at our gatherings in the DC area. Kevin was so easy going, steady, kindhearted, a good listener, non judgmental and one that many can easily call a friend. My heart is very heavy today and my thoughts are with his family.
Marianne Bremseth 71′
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Ke-Yi Jim “Jimmy” HsiehClass of 1962
Departed ~ January 20, 2008
Ke-Yi “Jim” Hsieh
HSIEH, Ke-Yi “Jim”The fourth child of Haoling and Janie Lee born on June 2, 1944 in Chongqing, China, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2008, at home in Franklin, TN. He was a resident of Nashville and Williamson County for over 37 years with deep roots. His friends were everywhere. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; son, Erich R. “Yobi” Hsieh from former wife Barbara Ramsey. He is survived by sons, Brent and Loren Hsieh from first wife Carolyn Hall; sisters, Nancy Kuo of West Lafayette, IN and Lucy Yuan of Palo Alto, CA; brother, Johnny Hsieh of Tucson, AZ. Jim had a successful career as an independent commercial artist and illustrator, and was committed to teaching in Adult Literacy Programs. His joyful response to life through his art, music, humor, love of children, food, and service to others in different stations of life, have touched many and will stay with us. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 4800 Belmont Park Terrace, Nashville Rev. Randy Hoover-Dempsey officiating. Rev. Will Campbell will provide a remembrance. Bring your families, children, pictures, stories and music. View Jim’s work and life at www.gemihsieh.com.
Seeking Information about Jim Hsieh’s Artwork
Harold Billups ~ Class of 1970Departed-11/30/07 ~ Details unknown
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Sue Pearcy Sherer
Class of 1958
Departed 2/10/2007
Maiden name: Pearcy
Years attended ISB:
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Sue died on 10 February 2007 after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She is survived by her husband, Paul, four children and seven grandchildren and also her brother Mark, class of 1968.
Mark Pearcy
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Michael Noss ~ Class of 1971Departed ~ 03/16/2006 ~ Persistent brain tumor
Hear Michael sitting in on bass with The Still Remains at the Dallas Reunion 1996
Michael died this evening at 9:45pm. I was with him, beginning another round of memories with his best friend Dave Elder and David Wilkerson, also from Bangkok days, and his sister Sarah, all of whom arrived in time to sit with him, and say goodbye, as his breathing became more labored. It was clear that it was that strong Noss heart pounding a few more minutes on the planet, and then, a slower pace of breathing, and then, as peaceful a transition as could be given. Just peaceful.
David Wilkerson got a bottle of red wine from the car, we toasted our Michael. he cell phoned a few of the ISB (International School of Bangkok friends). I called Patrick, who is with his friends tonight. My brother came with the file on the cremation policy. The friends and sister left, and I had some quiet time with this man who loved me, and was so damaged, and all the unmet dreams were left to also let go.
Tomorrow begins the details of disengagement, calls and coordination, and moving Patrick to his new place. I think it is good for him to move forward as much as he still can within the other workings, which are mostly mine to handle.
A sweet and pure soul, a kind and non-judgmental ease, a life with a persistent tumor that impacted his ability to win against his demons, but in the end, cleared away everything but that gentle nature.
I couldn’t save him, I could only keep him safe, and that I did, it was our journey, he taught me much, and gave me the chance to be the parent of Patrick.
So begins another day, another step, but as you know, and Susan Sarandon said so well in Bull Durham, Michael Also “Believed in the Church of Baseball”
Anne Noss
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Nirankar Narula ~ Class of 1970Departed October 2005 ~ Cancer
From Valerie, Nirankar’s widow:
This is a brief summary of Nick’s life after ISB.
Nick left BKK to go to Fresno State University. A year later when then Governor Ronald Reagan raised tuition for foreign students he left California for Houston, Texas to attend University of Houston. He graduated in 1975 with a degree in business. In 1979, we married in Houston and lived here until his death. We have 2 daughters. We have our own business which designed and imported our own label of clothing called Casey Coleman. The clothes were manufactured in BKK and India.
The entire family would visit BKK every summer for business and pleasure. Nick’s family still lives in BKK and was also involved in the production of Casey Coleman. Every year as a family we traveled to a new destination in Asia and Europe which Nick and I really loved to do. We were able to create so many memories with our girls.
In 1999, while traveling in Australia, Nick began noticing sinus congestion that continually worsened. By December, he was diagnosed with a rare sinus nasal cancer. He went for treatment here at M. D. Anderson hospital in Houston. The treatments were able to help him live with cancer for 6 years. During those years when he was well we continued to work and travel as a family like in past years. Nick kept up with circle of friends that he met while at U of H as well as many other friends from around the globe. He believed he was a citizen of the world.
The girls and I have been able to keep our yearly travel plans that remind us of our family adventures with Nick.
With best regards,
Valerie
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Sally Ellen Jackson ~ Class of 1970Departed 03/08/2005 ~ Suicide
Hello David,
I am writing to request that my sister Sally Jackson class of 1970 be included in the Gone But Not Forgotten link of the ISB Network website please. Her picture is in the 1970 yearbook in the Senior section.
Sally Ellen Jackson died by suicide on March 8 2005.
Thank you for including her
Pattie Jackson Wolf ’71
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