DeBell Party

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Spud Mistr, John Funkhouser, Bruce Reynolds, Butch Weber, Louis Brooking, Steve Teel, Matt Brooking (standing), John DeBell, Geo Camilier, and Joe Kincheloe (top to bottom and left to right)

Many Brothers gathered at John and Connie DeBell’s home for a party the evening before the Virginia Tech / WVU game. Eleven brothers got together for dinner and memories. John reports, “They came from Dallas, Idaho, New Jersey, and from across Virginia.  As we caught up on old times, it was the consensus of the group that during our time in the late 60’s, there were about 30 Brothers active in the Fraternity.  The fact that Ten Brothers out of a total Fraternity membership  of 30 were  present  50 years later is fairly significant. The wives of those brothers from Virginia also joined us.  As you can imagine, after dinner and a few drinks, all the stories  of our Fraternity life came out.  It was amazing what everyone remembered, though some of the stories certainly were enhanced with time.  Many of us went to the WVA game and tailgated together.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Francis Mistr, Connie DeBell, Connie Kincheloe, Marylyn Funkhouser, Ginger Brooking and Ludi Webber (top to bottom and left to right). Ginger’s granddaughter, Olivia is seated (kind of) in her lap.

 

 

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Aaron T. Ryan – Omega

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Aaron Ryan, 39, who was a Project Manager for L.E.Peabody for 17 years in Alexandria, died on May 12, 2011. Aaron received his degree in finance and economics in 1994 from Virginia Tech. He was an avid biker, swimmer and fisherman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pavlina and wonderful daughter, Natalie of Alexandria; parents, Tom and Karen Ryan of Pryor, OK; and brother, Adam Ryan of Los Angeles, CA plus aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.

Ryan Barkan – Omega

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Ryan Mitchell Barkan ’00 ΣΛ443, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July23, 2017 in New York City. He was a Music Supervisor for Droga5 in New York City. Born in Norfolk, VA, he is the son of Michael and Sandra Merritt Barkan of Virginia Beach.

Ryan was a graduate of Kempsville High School and Virginia Tech.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Angela Salomon Barkan and daughter Sunny Barkan; Angela’s Mother, Carole Salomon; his parents; 3 brothers and their wives, Louis and Lisa Barkan, Andrew and Jen Barkan, and Alex and Lauren Barkan; his grandmother, Elizabeth Bray; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ryan’s name may be made to Vh1 Save the Music, http://www.vh1savethemusic.org/, one of Ryan’s charitable passions. Save the Music is dedicated to restoring music programs in America’s public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music in children’s education. Donations may also be made to Congregation Beth El and the American Heart Association. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through http://www.hdoliver.com.

Alumni Support & Leadership

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From John DeBell:

I got my copy of “The Link” earlier today. After being shocked by the events earlier this year that resulted in the closing of the active chapter, I was delighted by the Alumni Boards actions to save the house and put together and implement actions to stabilize the situation and move forward . I fully support all your actions. I wanted to personally thank you, the other Board members and the other Alumni that stepped up to mitigate the damage, develop a plan to move forward , and to implementing that plan. I will be sending a gift to Sam for the Alumni Support Fund.

Thanks for your leadership

John

Mike Marshall – Omega

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Charles Michael “Mike” Marshall ’73 ΣΛ22
December 29, 1950 – February 18, 2017
Charles Michael “Mike” Marshall, 66, of Inverness, IL. Beloved husband of Pamela, nee Burke, Loving father of Jennifer (Christopher) Day. Proud grandfather of Blake Day. Treasured son of Wanda and the late Charles Marshall. Dear brother of Barbara (James) Calvert. Fond uncle to many. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alexian Brother’s Hospice, 1515 E. Lake Street, Suite 206, Hanover Park, IL 60133. Memorial visitation Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 4-8 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine and Friday, March 3, 2017 at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness from 9:30-10:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM.

Mike died from a horrific disease called Fronto Temporal Lobe Dementia It affects people from 40- 65

Bart Evans – Omega

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Bart Evans

From Louis Evans – March 9, 2017

For Bart Evans, VT and the very young men who became his Brothers were the essential and profound basis and catapult for who he became as a man.

His passing this year on January 28th coexists with what seems to be this other passing. However, a circle continues and, like the class ring and a wedding ring , becomes stronger with the pounding from a skilled goldsmith. Many of you are the goldsmiths who can dig the ring out of the lake or garden or some forgotten place and pound or even reforge it into it’s once shining self.

Lois Evans