Pete Schroeder

For the elderly who may remember Paul Velez, who was a beloved and completely respected coach and more importantly person, here is the link to his obituary.  We have lost a VERY good one. 
 
https://stpierrefamilyfuneral.com/obituary/paul-edward-velez/
 

Where do we send a check to?

Dr. John Hobbs of Shortridge  -- two timer ...about 119 pounds 1971 and '72
 
Phil Leslie of Indianapolis Washington -- Heavyweight in the same era 

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

EVERY year since 1968.....

Jim Beeson past at  7:45 this morning. There were about seven kids there. He waited until they all woke up. Kids said prayers and then he passed on to be in heaven. What a beautiful celebration to be raised up on Easter. At least he did not have to suffer and he is with his wife and his daughter.

I talked to Jim Beeson today, and Jim told me that he has a stage 4 very aggressive pancreatic cancer and was given three weeks to maybe 9 weeks to live. He has a 6 cm mass on his Pancreas and five or six spots on his liver and in his lymph nodes. He is home in hospice care but very very tired. He has decided to forgo chemo and enjoy the remaining time with his kids and many grandchildren.  He has been anointed and receives holy communion every day. He just wants your prayers for his family and a happy death and join his beautiful wife and daughter in heaven!
Larry Williams
 
I will try and get a home address for Jim so you can send Jim a card of support.  Thanks.  Pete
 

I talked to Jim Beeson today, and Jim told me that he has a stage 4 very aggressive pancreatic cancer and was given three weeks to maybe 9 weeks to live. He has a 6 cm mass on his Pancreas and five or six spots on his liver and in his lymph nodes. He is home in hospice care but very very tired. He has decided to forgo chemo and enjoy the remaining time with his kids and many grandchildren.  He has been anointed and receives holy communion every day. He just wants your prayers for his family and a happy death and join his beautiful wife and daughter in heaven!
Larry Williams
 
I will try and get a home address for Jim so you can send Jim a card of support.  Thanks.  Pete
 

Last night I attended the Tom Clark Celebration of Life.  It was a VERY inspiring evening, with the wrestling family coming together and making me very proud to be a member of that family.  Tom obviously touched many, many lives in his relatively short time in our state, but the turnout for the celebration was very impressive. There were literally officials from all 4 corners of the state and a significant number of Tom's international brotherhood of officials.  Perhaps most impressive was the turnout of coaches last night.  That support of the official community by the coaches does not go unnoticed, young coaches, old(er) coaches, and one even wore wrestling shoes and a whistle.....  in brotherhood with Tom.  

Last night I attended the Tom Clark Celebration of Life.  It was a VERY inspiring evening, with the wrestling family coming together and making me very proud to be a member of that family.  Tom obviously touched many, many lives in his relatively short time in our state, but the turnout for the celebration was very impressive. There were literally officials from all 4 corners of the state and a significant number of Tom's international brotherhood of officials.  Perhaps most impressive was the turnout of coaches last night.  That support of the official community by the coaches does not go unnoticed, young coaches, old(er) coaches, and one even wore wrestling shoes and a whistle.....  in brotherhood with Tom.  

This will be five-oh for me.  Started back in 1968.  Not missed since.

This will be five-oh for me.  Started back in 1968.  Not missed since.

This will be five-oh for me.  Started back in 1968.  Not missed since.

Every year since 1968.   Four different venues.

Every year since 1968.   Four different venues.