USS Richard L Page Crew Members Association

News Letter #26

 Shipmates,

Our recent reunion that took place in St Louis was a huge success thanks to Vic and Lisa Turvey. They did an outstanding job of setting up activities for the event. The tour of the Gate- way Arch was extremely interesting. The view from the top of the 630 ft arch was truly impres- sive and, for some of us, heart stopping. The Missouri Botanical Gardens tour was especially informative. On Friday evening the drive to the Defiance Ridge Winery was scenic with the win- ery located on a hill overlooking a picturesque rural setting. The dinner was excellent as was the BBQ at Vic and Lisa’s house on Saturday evening,

There were 33 shipmates and 17 spouses/guests at the reunion. For 9 shipmates this was their 1st reunion:

ST1 Wayne Adreas 70-71              ST1_STCS Terry Bushore 69-70_75-78

STC John Dickerson 70-75           RD3 Vern Fannan 67-70

YN2 George Howard 75-79            ETN2 Phil Keller 74-77

SN Glenn McVey 74-75                  IC1 Don Miller 77-79

MM2 Gary Runnells 77-81

There were 6 Plank Owners in attendance:

STG3 Ray Boutz 67-69                   GMCS Jim Caylor 67-71

GMM2 Floyd Edmisten 67-69        RD3 Vern Fannan 67-70

FTM2 Milton Roberts 67-70            BT2_BTCS Dave Sadis 67-70_77-79

Four attendees have been to all 9 reunions:

BTC George Creswell 72-78          FTM2 Milton Roberts 67-70

ETC Dale Kerkman 73-76              Peggy Kerkman

GMCS Jim Caylor (67-71) is the oldest, at 85, at the reunion. SN Gary Korzac (83-89) is the youngest at 54.

McVey             Glenn                            SN                  74-75