Marilyn Townsend Challenner
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| Residing In: | New Braunfels, TX USA |
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| Spouse/Partner: | Gene, deceased 11/2021 |
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| Occupation/former occupation: | Retired |
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Three children: Melissa, 43 years old. Stephanie 42 years old. Grant 40 years old. Three in Edmond, More… |
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Marilyn's Latest Interactions
Posted on: Jul 16, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Hello Marilyn, nice message about Jim Sheppard. I hope all is well with you.
Posted on: Jul 16, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Posted on: Jul 16, 2022 at 9:42 AM
Say, Eyvonne! Perfect timing. I was just reviewing all of "life's blessings" and up pops your birthday announcement. Needless to say, you are on the list. I trust that all is well with you, I would anticipate that you might have retired from now, but knowing you, "retirement" is not in your vocabulary. My husband died 11/2021 but the memories and reminiscences of what an incredible man he was, has "softened my fall" in measurable ways. I do wish you did not live in Austin (which terrifies me these days - politically and traffic-wise) so we could have a casual weekly event. Happy, happy birthday and above and beyond that, all joy and peace that we share in the Savior in Whom we rest.
Well, Monte, I see that you have an upcoming birthday. We have all grown up some, and I have a very strong sense that if given opportunity, you and I would have a solid friendship moving forward. If ever you are "down south" please let me know and I will drive anywhere to meet you within reason...except for Austin, Texas! My husband died last November. He was the most wonderful individual that I believe graced this earth and it is the pride of having been married to him that sustains me and diminishes the grief that could have overtaken me. I believe that you came to a reunion ONE time. If that happens again, while I probably would not attend the reunion, I would come and find you for a short lunch or "cup of Joe'!
Singing in the choir and in the Madrigals with Cindy, Jan, Doug Garmen, Clay Smith, Kaia, Clyde Bennett, Sharon Dearing....? was the absolute joy of my days at Reagan High School. I was unhappily moved from West Texas to Austin through my dad's job in high school, and Mr. Sheppard and his absolute joy not only for music but also his love for us, enabled me to "make it through" those years. He will be the inspiration for not only music but for GOD and music that has enriched my days to the very present. He will always be alive in my memories. Also, his love for his sweetie, Brenda, raised the bar for me in knowing what kind of marriage that I someday would aspire to. I am quite sure that Jim Sheppard is head choir master in heaven and I will sing under his direction again some day.
Monte I am very sorrowful with you in this. While I was not supportive at a much earlier "crisis" in your life, how I wish I could be there for/with you in this one. I am so very grateful that you have the arms of a loving husband and a loving Savior into whom to fall. Be good to yourself in this time and know that you are surrounded in perhaps even unknown places and unlikely people who are cheering you and your family, on. Wish I could see you.
Posted on: Feb 25, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Hi Bobby. I saw your pics on the reunion album and I swear you have not changed in appearance one iota, it seems. I do remember that you were ALWAYS welcoming, friendly and kind. One good memory among many other kinds of memories, some not so great. Thanks for the memory and happy birthday. I know it is early but if I don't do it now, I KNOW I will not remember on time....
I came to Reagan High School with resentments from being made to move to Austin from San Angelo, and with somewhat of a determination to make myself as invisible as possible while there. I was successful pretty much of the time. I do not remember one single word passing between Ronnie and myself the entire time at Reagan High School and was glad when graduation came. HOWEVER, Ronnie's love for his people, his tenderness in his annual birthday calls, his genuine humility and caring has forever made a permanent impression upon my heart and has transformed my memories from non-existent, to fondness, and that without ever having formally met him. He is the embodiment of what it means to be a committed disciple of the loving Jesus to a lost and hurting world, in order to bring them out of isolation into a caring community. Thank you, Ronnie...and I simply cannot wait to meet you in Heaven so that you can SEE who you are talking to, this time. Waiting to give you a mighty, might hug.
Posted on: Oct 26, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Posted on: Oct 26, 2016 at 3:33 AM
