Class of 1958
Class Chair:
Jeanne Sipahigil, 765/458-7799; Email 
Class Notes:
Jeanne Sipahigil
Since our 50th reunion last year a group of us have been keeping in touch via email on a regular basis. We have shared some experiences, opinions, and information on a variety of topics. During the year when we learned of the loss of our classmate, MJ Hammerin, we sent an arrangement to his family. That led to the establishment of a Memorial Fund for our classmates. Several people have contributed money and as class chair, I have set up a bank account for this fund. After some discussion it was decided that we would prefer to donate a token amount to the Class of 1858 Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of any deceased classmate. If anyone is aware of the passing of any member of the class of '58 and will let me know, I will make sure a contribution is sent to the Scholarship Fund. If any of you are interested in contributing to the fund you can get in touch with me either through email or by phone.
(Posted October 13, 2009)
Andrew Harkness
"I recently saw Frank Barry '59 at the George Eastman House in Rochester where he was lecturing on steam locomotives. We had lunch."
(Posted March 05, 2009)
Obituaries:
Kenton Eric Clark
Eric Clark 74, went on to Heaven on October 7th, 2009, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He lived in Carmel for nearly 70 years. Eric was born on September, 1st 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dr. Cyrus J. and Mrs. Edith L. Clark. Eric attended the 1st grade at Carmel Elementary and would remain in Carmel Schools his entire life. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1953. That same year he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Linebarger. He was a graduate of Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. At Earlham, he earned 12 varsity athletic letters in football, basketball, track, and volleyball. While at Earlham he earned the George Van Dyke Award as the Outstanding Male Athlete. Eric went to Butler University where he earned a Masters Degree. He was an educator in the Carmel Clay School System for 39 years, during which time he was a teacher, counselor, and Assistant Principal. He served as the head coach for football, basketball, and track while at Carmel High School. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, splitting wood, and watching sports especially Butler Bulldog Basketball and Indianapolis Colts. Eric attended nearly every Carmel High School basketball and football game, home or away, throughout his retirement. Eric was the Head Coach of the Carmel Men's Basketball 1977 IHSAA State Championship Team. He was the Indiana Coach of the Year in '76-'77 and coached the Indiana All-Stars in '78. He served on the Board of Directors of the Carmel Clay Education Foundation. He was a past President of the Hamilton County Retired Teachers Association, given the Jaycee's Community Leader award, member of the Carmel High School Athletic Hall of Fame, CHS Alumni Hall of Fame, Hamilton County Basketball Hall of Fame, Earlham Athletic Hall of Fame, and Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Eric was awarded The Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Frank O'Bannon in 1997. He was awarded the Rotary Club of Carmel Outstanding Service Award in 2000. The Carmel High School athletic facilities were named the Eric Clark Activity Center upon his retirement in 1997. Eric was a member of Carmel Friend's Church. Eric is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Debbie Gangstad (Jack); son, Doug (Brenda); son, David (Sue); his grandchildren, Sarah Gangstad, Taylor (Margot), Betsy Gangstad, Courtney, Drew, Matt, and Molly; and his great-grandson, Caden. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Cyrus J. Clark II; his mother, Edith L. Clark; his brother, Cyrus J. "Skip" Clark III; and his sister, Patty Clark.
(Posted October 22, 2009)
Kay Jeanes
Kay F. Jeanes, age 72, of Richmond, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at Golden Living Center, Golden Rule. Born Dec. 28, 1936, in Richmond to Floyd and Irene Wehrley Jeanes, she was a lifelong resident of this community. Kay was a graduate of Boston High School and Reid Hospital of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 52 years. Kay was dedicated to family, friends and work. Survivors include her special friend who she shared her life with for 43 years, Amelia "Sally" Roberts, and Amelia's daughter, Twila Jill Cox, and grandchildren, Kenny and Amy; brothers, Marvin Jeanes (Marciel) of Richmond, Duane "Pete" Jeanes of New Paris, Ohio, and Harry L. "Hank" Jeans (Violet) of Richmond; sisters, Beverly Riggs of Anderson and Pat Turner of Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Russell Jeanes; and sisters, Winifred Winebrenner and Judith Groves.
(Posted August 19, 2009)
Malfred Hamerin
Malferd James "Jay" Hamerin 72, of Indianapolis, passed away May 14, 2009. Jay was born July 31, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Frederick J. and Mary (Dempsey) Hamerin. He attended Culver Military Academy and earned his B.A. in Finance from Indiana University. Jay was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jaycees of Indianapolis, Optimist Club of Castleton, Boy Scouts of America, 500 Festival Association, and was Executive Director of the Indiana Rose Festival. Jay was owner of the former Patio Lounge in Broad Ripple in the early 1970 s and after retirement, he worked for Connor Prairie as an interpreter. Jay is survived by his wife, Virginia (Hubbell) Hamerin '59; children: Michael James Hamerin, Julie A. Richards (Randy), and John Charles Hamerin; brother, Charles Hamerin (Mary Alice); and grandchildren: Nicole, Jamie and Troy Richards and Tiffany Hamerin.
(Posted June 03, 2009)
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