Henrietta Renshaw Egan 1912-2007

Once again we have to pass along the news that yet another of the family has passed away. Henrietta Alfreda (Renshaw) "Henri" Egan died on the 14th of March in the Tucson Medical Center at the age of 95 from complications associated with a recent fall and kidney failure. Henrietta was a native of Nogales, Arizona, being born there on the 22nd of June, 1912. Her father was Harry Ricardo Renshaw and her mother Sarah Catherine Noon. Her maternal grandparents were Dr. Adolphus Henry Noon and Emma Catherine Elizabeth (Slaughter) Noon. She leaves behind a son, John Renshaw Egan; two Granddaughters, Sarah Renshaw Nutt of Tucson and Deidre Brownfield Malkowski and two great grandchildren, Grant Marcel Malkowski and Julia Renae Malkowski. Services will be held at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Nogales on Friday March 23rd at 11am. Internment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Nogales, where her husband Roscoe is buried as well as her mother and father. She will be placed at her mothers feet and just above Roscoe.

Her obituary was published in the Arizona Daily Star on 21 March 2007:

"Henrietta "Henri" Renshaw Egan January 22, 1912- March 14, 2007 Born in Arizona Territory in Nogales, in 1912, Henrietta was a proud member of the pioneer Noon Family. She graduated from Nogales High School at 16 years of age and went on to the University of Arizona. She was a Delta Gamma and graduated with a BA in Education and minored in Spanish and Physical Education. She returned to Nogales where she taught school for the next 30 years. Henrietta married Roscoe M. Egan in 1940. She gave birth to Harriette Ann Egan in 1943 and John Renshaw Egan in 1945. Henri is survived by her son, John R. Egan. Her granddaughters, Sarah Renshaw Nutt (Alex), Deirdre Brownfield Malkowski (Shane), and her two great-grandchildren, Grant Marcel and Julia Renae Malkowski. Services will be held on Friday March 23rd, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. St. Andrew¹s Episcopal Church, 969 W. Country Club Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621. Arrangements made through ADAIR CARROON MORTUARY, Nogales, AZ."

The photo of Henrietta was taken in 1999.

New Member of the Family

Congratulations are in order for Ann Marie (McCarty) Hudson and husband Brad who have a new baby girl, Natalie Marie Hudson. Natalie was born on the 13th of February in Oklahoma City, weighing in at 6lbs 20 oz and was 20" long. Both mom and baby are doing well. Brad and Ann hope to be in California later on in the year and all will be able to give our latest addition to the family a rousing welcome. The Noon line for Natalie is: Adolphus Henry Noon>Alonzo Edward Noon>Roy Alonzo Noon>William Alonzo Noon>Cynthia Ann (McCarty) Noon>Ann Marie (McCarty) Hudson>Natalie Marie Hudson.

Passing of William Dubart Marleau of San Diego

We are sad to report the death of William Dubart "Bill" Marleau at his home in San Diego on the 16th of February at the age of 89. He has not been in very good shape during the previous months so his passing was not a great shock to the family but nonetheless it was certainly a difficult time for all - he will be greatly missed. His passing leaves but one individual of that generation (descendants of Alonzo Edward Noon) and that is Margaret (Noon) Hines. Bill was cremated and his ashes were scattered off the San Diego coast.

His spouse, Dolores, passed away in June of 2005 and there is a 12 July 2005 entry if more info on the family is desired.

The photo was taken in France during WWII when Bill was serving on the staff of General Dwight Eisenhower.

His obituary appeared in San Diego Union Tribune on 22 February 2007, page B4:

"MARLEAU, WILLIAM D.
May 10,1917 to February 16, 2007
Bill was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He
attended UCLA and graduated in 1940 with a B.A. in economics.
While at UCLA he met his wife Dolores. They were married for
63 years. She preceded him in death.
In 1943 he was drafted and sent overseas to serve in the Army.
He was sent to London where he worked in General Elsenhower's
Supreme Hdqtrs. Bill also was assigned under General Bradley
during the Normandie Invasion.
In 1945, he came back to the U.S. with a Bronze Star. He got a job
at the Pacific Telephone Company. There was a maior move to San Diego in 1958.
By this time, there were three daughters, Pam, Wendy, and Petra. Bill retired from the telephone company after 35 years. Bill and Dolores square danced for 50 years, and also did a lot of traveling. The family had a favorite vacation spot - Yosemite National Park.
He is survived by his three daughters and their families. He was a wonderful caring and loving father. Donations may be made to San Diego Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com"

Salvation Mountain

Dana and I just returned from a short (two day) trip to the desert. The primary reason was to make a visit to see "Salvation Mountain" in Nilan, California which is North of El Centro. This is folkart at it's best and I would recommend a visit if you ever have a chance. Leonard Knight began this project in 1983 and it has evolved over the years as a monument to his intimate relationship with his God. Leonard is now 75 and is not as active as he used to be early on. There is still a lot of construction to be done and one would have to have doubts that it will ever be completed. Regardless, it is well worth a visit.

Basically there are two segments which are actually two separate projects. The one to the left is the original and can be climbed via steps to the top. However, be forewarned that this is not all that easy for someone who may have knee problems, such as myself. It can also be a bit dangerous as the steps are ill defined and a misstep would be easy - - it is a long way to the bottom of the "mountain".





The other segment is intended to be a building and is quite amazing. Leonard uses mostly items which he has been able to gather from the desert over the years. These are then incorporated into the structure with various retaining devices and a liberal use of adobe which he mixes on site. He also uses old tires, many hay bales, telephone poles, dead trees etc. People used to bring paint when they made a visit but he now prefers a small donation to the effort. The whole area is open for exploring so take your time to enjoy.




He has received many awards for this work and this is one he actually framed into the building. There is a coffee table book published by Leaf and would be a good way to get a handle on the entire project.










Dana and I with Leonard (and our dog Georgie) in the "building" project. You will see many "flowers" all over both efforts and he makes these by throwing a hunk of wet adobe on the wall and then hits it with his fist. He really likes to do this so there are many, many flowers made in this manner. Leonard also likes to talk and will give you a guided tour if he is available. Take one if you can as well worth the insight into this remarkable individual and his project.





Dana at the top of Salvation Mountain. There are a couple of ways to get to the top so pick the safest one for yourself.










This "Temple to God" is now considered a primary California attraction and should be seen. However, I would not delay long. As I said Leonard is now seventy five and is doing this on property owned by the state - - what the furture holds is unknown but it should come as no surprise it may disappear altogether. It is my understanding there might well be pending legislation which will designate it as a National Historic Site which will give it some status for preservation funds, etc. Let's all hope this comes about as it would be a terrible waste let it go.......................

Ty Daniel Helie

Here is a current photo of Ty Daniel Helie born 7 July 2006. Proud parents are Leila Jean McCarty and Mark Eric Helie. The couple makes their home in Redlands, California and Ty was born in the Riverside Community Hospital, the same hospital where his father Mark was born. Leila is working with a Veterinarian and Mark is a general contaractor. These photos were taken on Thanksgiving day at the home of Tom and Dana Montgomery who hosted family members for the annual feast. For more information you might wish to revisit the 15 July 2006 blog entry which gives a bit more detail.

Merry Christmas

Dana and I wish all a very, very Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

(Note that the date on the photo is very incorrect, should read 2 December 2006. Appears the individual taking the pictures had little knowledge about the camera and was not really interested in learning. Oh well...............)

Janine Anne Bachman Joins the Family

Janine Anne Bachman was born at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego to Vanessa and Richard Bachman of El Cajon, California, at 6:00 pm on Friday the 3rd of November - her weight was 8 pounds 2 ounces The photo is Janine with Dick Bachman, the paternal grandfather. Congratulations are in order for all!!!

Janine's Noon line is Adolphus Henry Noon>Alonzo Edward Noon>Roy Alonzo Noon>Margaret Clara (Noon) Hines>Nancy Meredith (Hines) Bachman>Richard Randolph Bachman>Janine Anne Bachman.

Lyn Wins the Big One at Burbank

Bit late to be posting this but just could not figure out which photo(s) to use - did not do a good job and had no really good ones. Just kept putting it off and my apologies to daughter........

Dana and I went to Burbank, CA a couple of weeks ago to catch daughter Lyn in another Plantation Walking Horse show and spent the night in the motor home - Lyn joining us. Lyn took both of her horses, Luke and Muffin, and for the most part it was not all that productive in ribbons, until the last. Holly, a friend of Lyn’s, rode Muffin in the California Futurity event (three year olds) and Muffin won the thing! This is like winning "Best in Show" and really made Lyn’s day - a very fine ending indeed. So, congratulations to daughter for carrying the day...............

Bottom photo is Lyn with Muffin. The second is Luke in the ring, third is Luke doing what any champion does and number four is Lyn astride Luke................

Angela Noon Wins Essay Contest

Angela Noon, daughter of Robert H. Noon of Tucson and Arrivaca, was a winner in a prestigious Michelin essay contest at the University of Arizona. This article was in the university school newspaper..................

"Mining Engineering student wins $3, 000 essay contest...............................

Angela Noon, a junior in Mining engineering, won $3,000 and an engraved plaque in the first Michelin Mining Essay Contest. She is one of two winners in the contest, which is sponsored by the Michelin Earthmover Group.
Three Michelin executives were on hand to present the award on campus: Jim Griese, director of mining sales for North America; Kaan Demirel, market segment manager for North America; and John Funke, director of sales for North America.
Mary Poulton, department head in Mining and Geological Engineering, and several other faculty members also attended the award ceremony.
Noon's essay was one of 23 submitted. The essays were evaluated by a panel of judges from throughout the mining industry.
Demierel said that Noon's essay contained several ideas that will be valuable to Michelin and that the essay has been distributed to several of the company’s executives.
Students were asked to write essays about what they believe will be the major advancements in surface mining methods and technology during the next 10 years, especially those related to safety and productivity."

Angela’s line is: Adolphus Henry Noon>Arthur Henry Noon>Horton Edison Noon>Robert Horton Noon>Angela Lorraine Noon.

Vicki Lynn is with Broadway Hit "Mama Mia"

Victoria Lynn "Vicki" Noon is a ggggrandaughter of Adolphus Henry Noon through his son Adolphus Samuel Noon. She is currently a member of the ensemble for the Broadway hit "Mama Mia" and is traveling with the North America Tour Group - see the Mama Mia web site at: http://tinyurl.com/zl8w8 . Looks like she is well on her way
and we all wish her the very best........

Her line is: Adolphus Henry>Adolphus Samuel>Milford Lee Noon, Sr.>Milford Lee Noon, Jr.>Timothy Allen Noon>Vicki.

(Many thanks to Bruce Noon, Vicki's uncle, for passing this on to us)

Zenie Noon and Family

Received a note from Zenas Barnard "Zenie" Noon (great grandson of Edward Eureka Noon) along with this August (2006) photo of he and his family. Zenie had just received his commission in the Army (in Georgia) and a celebration was in order. Really appreciate Zenie contacting me and hope he will continue to do so.
Standing from left we have: Zena Beth (Noon) Hart (his sister), Heather Marino (fiancee of Zenie), Zenas Barnard "Zenie" Noon III, Zenas Barnard Noon Jr., John Hart holding Delany Hart.
In front are Tegan Hart and Joyce Florence (Horton) Noon.

Many thanks to Zenie sending this great family photo.................

Georgia Sports Medicine

Full page advertisement for Georgia Sports Medicine in The Times (newspaper), Gainesville, Georgia, 30 June 2006. The individual picture of Brad is just an enlarged version taken from the newspaper. Brad has his practice in the Roy M. Noon Building, named for his grandfather Roy Meredith Noon, in Gainesville, Florida. See the blog entry below for photos of the building.

The Roy M. Noon Building

Here are the latest photos of the new Roy M. Noon building in Gainesville, Georgia, home of "Georgia Sports Medicine" and Dr. Bradley Roy Noon. Brad is operating (pun intended) full time now and is so busy he had to take on an additional surgeon. Many thanks to Brad's father, Jim, for these great photos..........

Lunch at the Commodore Club

VanNevel lunch at the Commodore Club on the 8th of August 2006. From left we have:
Steve Bach (hidden behind Sandy Noon), Joanie McDonough, Franny Bach, Don Noon, Gary VanNevel, Mer Noon (holding Murphy Smith), Larry McDonough, Mark McDonough holding Adian McDonough, and Patty Peterson holding Paige McDonough. Steve, Franny and Patty were visiting the California VanNevel-Noon relatives. Let the good times roll!

Lyn has a great day at Del Mar

Lyn rides at the Del Mar (CA) horse show and what a day it was. Here she is on her horse "Luke", the first time that Luke has been ridden in a show. The future looks very bright indeed as they were awarded three blue ribbons as well as a third. She actually picked up another second when she rode "Mr T" (see blog entry below for photo of Mr T) - a truly great horse. This was certainly a day to remember.

New Noon

There is a new member of the Noon family. Ty Daniel Healie was born 7 July 2006 at the Redlands Hospital, Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, the son of Leila Jean (McCarty) and Mark Eric Healie, The maternal grandmother is Cynthia Ann (Noon) McCarty, daughter of Alonzo Wiilam Noon, granddaughter of Roy Alonzo Noon (first born child of Alonzo Edward Noon). No photos yet but we hope to have soon. Congratulations are in order for all.

The Noons of Utah

We had a second Noon group attend the Slaughter Reunion and these sisters are descendants of Alonzo Arthur Noon, younger brother of Adolphus. They did a great presentation on Alonzo which all enjoyed. From left we have Kathy (Noon)Partridge of Mesa, AZ; Ethel Maurine (Noon) Worwood of Richfield, Utah and Janine Nilsson of Elk Ridge, Utah.

Noons at the Slaughter Family Utah Reunion

I attended the Slaughter Family reunion in Beaver, Utah on the 23rd and 24th of June and it was a great time indeed. It was organized by Nick Slaughter of Bakersfield (CA) and it was his family, descendants of Samuel Nathaniel Slaughter (brother of Emma Slaughter who was the wife of Adolphus Noon), who made up the bulk of those who attended. However the descendants of Ema Slaughter were also well represented. This photo is of the "Noon Contingent" and from left we have yours truly; Edith (Elser) Schroeder of San Diego; Bob and Marty Minney of San Diego; Lee and Diane Matsch of Tempe, AZ; Sylvia (Noon) Ilan of New York City; Bruce Noon of Tucson, AZ; Mary and Bob Kasulaitis of Arivica, AZ.

Lyn and Muffin

Followup photo of Lyn and her horse "Muffin". They make a great pair and will go far...........

Sandy Noon Wins Prestigious TWIN Award

Sandy VanNevel Noon was named as one of the years 2006 outstanding women of San Diego by the YWCA's TWIN organization. The "Tribute to Women and Industry" celebrates ambitious, creative and successful women and the employees with the foresight to have hired them. It is unique in that respect as a fund-raiser that directly support programs to benefit all women and families, while applauding the accomplishment of other women. Its success is illustrated in the numbers of women and the financial proceeds each year. Through last year's 26th event, 1.8 million had been raised and 2,286 women had been honored with sixty nine more to be recognized this year. This is a very prestigious award, one she has certainly earned. We are so fortunate that one of the family has been selected and we applaud her.

Sandy is the spouse of Donald Roy Noon, son of Roy Meredith Noon and Betty Olding Noon and make their home in Vista, CA. They have a dughter, Meredith Davin Smith of Temecula (CA) and a granddaughter, Murphy Davin Smith.

The photo appears in the June issue of the San Diego Metropolitian Magazine.