Another Short One ::

From Buster:

Kathy and I went out for supper tonite and Susan Klapman, her mother, and her brother entered the restaurant. I looked at her brother three times before I realized it was her husband Brian and not her brother. He is up several lbs. but more surprising is that he was not wearing glasses. He used to have some thick 'uns. We would have had a hard time picking him out of a lineup. 'C'est la vie.' B.

Dorothy Mobley Hipp ::

Buster passed this on to me just a few minutes ago:

Dorothy (Dot) Mobley Hipp, 91, of Anderson, SC died April 17, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born in Tampa, Florida on June 14, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Francis Brummett Mobley and Mary Hall Mobley. She was predeceased by her husband; Rawson C. Hipp, her brother; Francis Brummett Mobley, Jr., and her sister, Sara Evelyn Moody.

She graduated from Winthrop College with a degree in education. After serving 34 years aas an accomplished teacher and guidance counselor, she retired from Camden High School being highly respected and admired by her students and peers. After retiring, she and her late husband enjoyed spending time with their family and friends at their lovely mountain house in Little Switzerland. Dot was a longtime member of The First Baptist Church of Camden, SC and was an active member of the Church of the Resurrection in Little Switzerland, NC. She always displayed her faith by devoting her life to serving others. Dot had a passion for taking care of people. She had a huge giving spirit and always will be remembered for her humility. She spent years taking care of her mother and husband who both had prolonged debilitating medical conditions. Dot always provided an unconditional love for her nieces and nephews. We were blessed to have her as our “second mother”. She has left a lasting “footprint” on our hearts and we will miss her smile and generous loving spirit. She is survived by her sister, Billie Mobley Talmadge and brother-in-law, Paul Talmadge, along with six nieces and nephews, 10 grand nieces and nephews, and 3 great-grand nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and residents of Garden House, Anderson, SC, for the love and care given to Dot.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Kornegay Funeral Home, 1112 Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020. A private burial will follow the ceremony. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Hospice House of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

I don't remember having any classes with Mrs. Hipp, but I certainly do fondly remember Geometry with Mr. Hipp!

Also, here is the text of Buster's e-mail:

Chuck Sturkie forwarded this info this a.m. about Mrs. Hipp. I always thought she was a kind and dignified lady. Had the pleasure of working with her for a couple of years.

Coach Lynch was kind enough to offer me a job when I finished my military service. The first day I was standing in the office when I heard someone behind me say, "They sure are hiring some dumb teachers these days.'' The speaker was a smiling Mr. Hipp and I did not realize he had such a good memory.

The Hipps left Camden after she retired. 'Good People.' B.