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07/28/25 10:39 PM #1140    

 

James A "Jim" White

KEITH BURKE is a friend to all and he really cares about our classmates.. If you care to send up good thoughts or prayers, now would be the time. Keith is a private, tough Marine type of guy. He would not allow me to give out his address for cards. However, here is a little from my conversations with Keith. As of today, he weighs 103 pounds. He starts a 12-day regimen of radiation on Wednesday. His good buddy, TOM HOLLINGSHEAD, stays in touch with Keith. Enough said. I will start crying.
If any of you are currently going through a similar difficult situation, would you please let us know?

07/29/25 10:45 AM #1141    

 

R. E. Herky Veatch

My sincre wishes and prayers for Keith.

Herky

07/29/25 11:19 AM #1142    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Prayers and good wishes go up for Keith. I am friends with him on FB. He always posts beautiful scenery and plants which I enjoy. Hopefully he is still logging on occasionally. My husband went through radiation this last March. It is not easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. 

07/29/25 12:49 PM #1143    

Patricia "Patsi" Hughes

Love and Prayers for Keith.

07/29/25 11:51 PM #1144    

 

Doris Flood (Burton)

Prayers going up for Keith and his treatment.  

08/08/25 12:02 PM #1145    

 

James A "Jim" White

The CLASS OF 1965 has their reunion scheduled for for September 10th and 11th.
KEITH BURKE is going through his radiation treatments okay.
Many of your FRIEND'S BIRTHDAYS are happening. Look on the right side of the home page.
JUDI ADAMS may have Jim and Kathy drop in during September.
TERRY BOONE has been from Antarctica to Egypt and elsewhere this year, and back to Texas.

08/09/25 05:28 PM #1146    

 

Robin E. Lostetter

Prayers arising for Keith.  And hello to Tom Hollingshead.  Glad Keith has Tom as a good friend through this process.  My grandson is currently entering treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma, just 2 weeks after his wedding.  Cancer is no respector of age or person - or weddings!

I had a rough year - 4 surgeries, and now treating an infection - hoping to avoid IV antibiotics.  So I haven't kept up with birthdays very well --- happy belated wishes to Doris and all the others I missed!  And checking in on Mardi and the Kerrville disaster -- prayers still going up for that community.  Ruidoso, also, on my mind.  Molly Orr Crockett's daughter's home and others affected initially, and now it's daily flooding due to the burn scars.  Not as much media attention to Ruidoso and the unusable race track, but huge impact.

Thankful for this site and all the news that flows through it ---

Robin

08/11/25 10:50 PM #1147    

 

James A "Jim" White

Thank you ROBIN and others for dropping a note. Also, the great MARGARET WALLER LACKEY was kind enough to correct me. The Class of 1965 will have their reunion in October - 10/10 - 10/11. I apologize for writing September.
Happy Birthday 🎂 today, MARIANNE COONS McCULLOUGH. Best wishes to you and all classmates having birthdays soon. Look on the home page.
Have you called a classmate friend of yours lately to check on them. My wife and I spoke today with JUDI ADAMS MORRIS. She now has two great grandchildren.
I wrote MIKE TURNER an apology for being two days late with my birthday wishes. Mike wrote back he was "...so disappointed." 😅 By the way, Mike has grandchild #3 on the way.
This year, TERRY BOONE went to Antarctica (he has now been on all seven continents) then he and Judy went to Egypt to ride camels and warm up.
BOYCE McFARLAND is still traveling and enjoying the good life. I "think" he is near Mackinac Island now but could be way off.
As I said to Judi today, "Retirement is just dead time between doctor appointments." Write and bring us up to speed with your life. Oh, and volunteer to chair the 60-year reunion.

09/15/25 09:51 PM #1148    

 

James A "Jim" White

Currently, my wife, Kathy, and I are visiting JUDI ADAMS MORRIS and her husband, Ron, in the Denver area. Also, I want to wish twins, Elizabeth Gwartney Lowney and Becky Gwartney Smith a happy birthday tomorrow, 16 September.

However, there is some difficult to report news going on in our class that I am aware of:
• Cathy Morris Rhoades passed away a couple months ago in Phoenix. When I receive more information, I will post it in the In Memory section.
• Another dear classmate just put her husband in final hospice and prayers are welcomed.
• Two married classmates of ours have both been diagnosed with dementia disease. It has really overturned their lives as they planned it. Prayers of support are also welcomed.

Please check on your childhood friends. Also, report any deceased classmates to our class site.
Finally, who is willing to plan our 60 reunion next year? Please volunteer.
Take care of yourself.

09/16/25 10:01 AM #1149    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Jim, I will help but I don't know if I can take a lead position. I will know more after my dr appt this Friday. I will let you know privately. 

09/17/25 02:57 PM #1150    

 

James A "Jim" White

With deep sadness we report that KAREN McCARTY MESSINA lost her husband Monday. John Thomas Massina, Sr passed away and we are certain it was one Marine being welcomed in Heaven by another Marine, Keith Burke who passed recently.

09/17/25 07:56 PM #1151    

 

R. E. Herky Veatch

So sorry Karen, may he rest in peace. May you be at ease with this tragic part of your life.

09/18/25 10:29 AM #1152    

 

Doris Flood (Burton)

Heartfelt condolences on your loss, Karen. May God give you comfort at this time knowing he is now at peace.

09/18/25 03:45 PM #1153    

 

Margaret W. "Peggy" Ware (Koger)

Oh, Karen, I'm sorry terribly sorry. Praying for peace for you and your families. 

09/18/25 04:50 PM #1154    

Patricia "Patsi" Hughes

So sorry for your loss Karen and I am so sorry about Keith. You could tell he was struggling. May they both rest in peace. 

09/18/25 07:26 PM #1155    

 

Linda Kay Maxwell (Vandewart)

Karen, so sorry anout the loss of your dear husband. What a blessing that you had such fun times during your marriage. Keeping you and family in prayer. 

09/20/25 05:58 PM #1156    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

 

i Heartfelt thanks from me to each of my classmates.  I knew that marrying at our age came with some risks but I jumped at the chance to find love again. Unfortunately we only had a year of health until he started the downward spiral. But I felt God put us together for a reason and I did everything I could to make his transition to heaven easier for him.  It was sad to watch a vibrant full of life Marine slowly deteriorate before my eyes!  Then he started "bargaining" with God. "All I want is two more years with my Kari he would tell me!" "Kari" was his nickname for me.  We started praying together every night until he was not able to focus or stay awake.  When he fell at home in the middle of the night and knocked himself out, I called the paramedics. They came within one minute. The fire station is on the next road over.  The doctor did tests and evaluated him. He had double pneumonia and afib. Along with the sarcoma brain cancer, severe dementia and COPD that had progressed quickly, the doctor advised that he would not make it over the weekend. He advised hospice. It was 36 hrs and he went to heaven. He only weighed 112 lbs at 6' tall. It was time to go home.  He passed at 4:15 am Monday, Sept 15, 2025.  Sleep well, marine, I'm sure God has more work for you to do. Tending a garden, building a bridge and planting trees, John was always running from one task to another. In his spare time, he loved concerts from our favorite 50's and 60's tribute artists and going out dancing. The last coherent thing he said to me was, I hope your first husband Paul will like me!  I told him not to worry, God has it all worked out! Goodnight my love. 
I may not have known or met many of you in high school but since I rejoined the group in 2009, I have met up with many of you online, by email and some in person.  thank you for your friendship and love  

Semper Fi!  I am praying the Air Force and the Marines have reconciled in heaven! 

 

09/21/25 11:43 AM #1157    

 

Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)

Semper Fi compadre. My heart goes out to you my sweet friend. I'm so happy we got to talk ,share and always we laugh. What would life be without being able to find some laughter outside of all the roller coaster ride. Your tribute is truly beautiful. Sending my ❤️ love to you and all of our classmates.

09/22/25 10:55 AM #1158    

 

Linda Lee Henry (Crowder)

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! You wrote an absolutely beautiful tribute to him! I am so glad you had a wonderful time together while you could! Prayers and hugs to you! .... I was, also, so sorry to hear of Keith Burke's passing but now he's no longer suffering and at peace.

09/22/25 11:36 AM #1159    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Thank you so much Mardi and Linda and all others who wrote such lovely notes of condolences. Mardi and I had fun reminenscing -sp about fun times.  You must remember to laugh during the hard and lonely times. 
I'm sure Keith was there to welcome my Johnny to heaven. Even though John never met him, the connection through Jesus was there.  Rest in peace Marines! Welcome home Hoorah!! 

09/22/25 01:34 PM #1160    

 

Terry Michael Boone

Wow, Karen-your heart-felt message of September 20 wass very touching.  He was lucky to have had a good person like you watching over hiim.  I wish both your husbands peace in heaven and I wish you peace on earth.

09/23/25 12:20 PM #1161    

 

Donna Birkenbuel

God bless you, Karen McCarty Messina. I am keeping you and all others going through hard times and health issues in my prayers. 

I am STILL dealing with my insurance claim for the loss of my home in Ruidoso to the fires last year. That house held over 60 years of memories and many precious items that were part of my family. The inventory is extensive and has to be itemized with photos, receipts, etc. added.  I may get to work on it for an hour or two, then have to go do something somewhere else. 

My health has been so-so for a while, but I am happy to report the doctors seem to have found the "magic"  pill combination. I'm feeling better than I have in years. I've had some really close calls in recent months, but I'm tougher than I look. *L*

My sister Sharon's (Class of '64) physical and mental health have both declined rapidly the last few months. We are probably looking for an assisted living/memory care center in the very near future. Where it will be has become the issue.

Blessings to you all, dear friends, and until next time: May the good Lord look after you and keep you all safe in the palm of His hands.   

09/23/25 06:19 PM #1162    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Thank you dear classmates for your heartfelt comments and prayers. No one will escape the trials and tribulations of this world. I am pleased to hear so many of you know where your strength comes from. It doesn't make it any easier but knowing that others are thinking of you while they have their own struggles encourages me to remain strong and continue praying for others.  Hang tough! 💕🙏

09/24/25 02:17 PM #1163    

 

Robin E. Lostetter

Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You wrote so beautifully about this late life, cherished marriage--what a blessing!  May your memories give you comfort.  

And birthday greetings to Linda Lee Henry (Crowder)!   I hope it's been a joyful day!  

I don't post very much here, but I love reading about what everyone's doing. I can't believe that 2026 will be 60 years since graduation at Goddard & Roswell High -- the first graduating class from Goddard.  What are y'all's memories from that split foisted on us?  And look, today, we never let that split divide us on this site.  We won!

09/25/25 10:40 AM #1164    

 

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Thank you Robin for your kind words. And happy birthday to Linda!  Hopefully we can all meet once again for our 60th reunion. Won't that be fun?!

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