LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth |
We Remember |
William Holman
William B. Holman, age 91, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. Mr. Holman was born May 13, 1918 in Mobridge, South Dakota. Mr. Holman attended the Iowa Success School, Parsons College, George Washington University and the Corcoran Art Gallery. Bill retired from the United States Government after 32 years in the field of financial management and moved to Rehoboth Beach in 1972. During his years in Washington, DC, he was active in teaching and calling square dances and assisting foreign exchange students with housing in his home. He traveled to Europe and to South America. Bill's interests were fishing, skiing, art work, flower arranging, singing, gardening, collecting antique glass, playing the organ, cooking and writing poetry. He also authored a book, Dear Teacher, and a cook book. In Rehoboth Beach he was President of many organizations: Beachfield Homeowners Association, Meals on Wheels of Lewes and Rehoboth, AARP Chapter 3543, National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1690, and NARFE State Federation of Chapters. He was Treasurer of the Rehoboth Art League and of its outdoor Fine Arts Show for many years. He was a member of the Lewes Mens' Chorus. He was honored with the Coast Press Person of the Year 2000 award. A service will be announced in the fall. Interment will be in South Dakota. Tom Shanick Frederick Thomas "Tom" Shunick, age 68, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of Westminster, Maryland and the Baltimore Inner Harbor area, passed away May 22, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center. Mr. Shunick was born January 10, 1941 in Galesburg, IL, son of the late Frederick C, and Elizabeth (Gambell) Shunick. Mr. Shunick relocated to Delaware in 2005 after 25 years in nursing and administration with the Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. He also worked for 12 years in the AIDS unit at Johns Hopkins. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Nursing at St. Mary's Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Tom served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. Tom held a Ph.D in Business Administration, and he was a gourmet cook. He is survived by his partner of 37 years, Calvin Hagan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Shunick and his sister Kay Shunick. |
LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 19, No. 06 June 5, 2009 |