Honoring CCB's Nonagenarians and Octogenarians

by Judy Wilkinson

In this issue we continue what we hope will be an ongoing feature: honoring our CCB members over the age of 90 (nonagenarians) and 80 octogenarians). The
Spring BC featured articles from former CCB President Catherine Skivers who celebrated her 90th birthday on May 2.

In this issue Susan Glass interviews Teddie-Joy Remhild and former BC Editor Maria Lopez presents a loving portrait of her husband, former CCB President
John Lopez.

Please send us names, ages and birthdates of your members in this category. And if you could write a profile, that would be wonderful. Remember Susan and
I will gladly assist you to help polish your gems.

Here are other names we've gleaned. We have done our very best to make sure names are spelled correctly, birthdates, ages, and affiliate information are
accurate, but errors are bound to creep in. Please accept our apologies for inadvertent mistakes and be sure to send corrections.

In addition to Cathie Skivers from my own Bay View Chapter:
George (Chris) Christian 90, July 31;
Alfred (Al) Gil 82; (Al is recovering from a recent, serious heart attack. He is now home and improving daily.)
Mel Kahn, 94 December 20, 1920; (Mel provided the impetus for the article, "Revitalize That Old Perkins Brailler" BC Spring 2014.)
Lynne Laird, 80; (For many years, Lynne formatted the large-print version of the BC.)

Glendale-Burbank:
John Mavis, 82; Frank Tucker, 82, March 8.

San Francisco Chapter
Winifred Downing, 90; (I profiled Win in the article "CCB Treasure", Winifred Downing? BC, Spring, 2011 and we also reprinted one of her columns as BC
editor).

Sillicon Valley Council of the Blind
Elmer Chapson, 90.

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