Escapees March-April 2024

fi nal journeys

Final Journeys Farewell to our Escapees Friends

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We appreciate noti fi cation of the deceased by caring friends; however, if possible, please obtain permission from a spouse or family member before submitting a notice for publication. Send notices to: Escapees Magazine, 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, Texas 77351, or e-mail departmentseditor@escapees.com. HARNED, MARK #54399—APRIL 13, 2023 : Mark spent several years on the road and had to quit traveling due to health issues. He resided at his Endicott, New York, address for several years. Mark enjoyed traveling and seeing the country. (Submitted by his sister, Sally Meyers.) MOSS, BILL #2313—JULY 27, 2023 : Bill died after many health issues and dementia at 94 years old. Bill and Zola “Jean,” who died from cancer on May 22, 2008, were married 62 years and enjoyed many years of travel, making new friends and researching their genealogy as lifetime members of Escapees. They were involved in building the Kofa Co-Op in Yuma, Arizona, and were among the fi rst lot holders. They were founding members involved in building the Timber Valley Co-Op in Sutherlin, Oregon, their home area, and were among the fi rst lot holders there as well. When Bill’s vision got worse, Jean’s cancer returned. They built a home in Sutherlin and sold their lots in Yuma and Sutherlin. They had a nice RV pad at home, always available to traveling family and friends. Their granddaughter Tracy Van Dolah and her husband, Jack #16375, assisted them in town, as did their great-granddaughter, Brandilyn Van Dolah # 169570. They all enjoyed sharing their generations of SKP stories. Brandilyn learned to ride her bike on the dirt roads as the Timber Valley Co-Op was being built. Bill and Jean are now together again. (Submitted by Granddaughter Tracy Van Dolah #16375) the national chapter directors of Escapees RV Club. They traveled the US, Canada, and Mexico for almost 10 years. Denny lived a life fi lledwith passion, dedication and curiosity, and he will be remembered for his love of family, commitment to work and enthusiasm for all things technology-re lated. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, as he never met a stranger. He always had a story or a joke! PARRISH, BILLIE J. #79414—AUGUST 6, 2023 : (Jeanne, 1335 Heritage Acres Blvd., Rockledger, FL 32955) We have been members since 2007. Billie died doing what he loved to do. We were together for 46 years and loved to travel. We were a part of the Shanty Shakers and loved our time on the road. Billie loved the Escapees magazine and read it every day . SMITH, LAWRENCE (LARRY) #18194—JULY 1, 2023 : (Jean, 121 Rainbow Dr #2168, Livingston, TX 77399-1021) The Woodcarver, Larry, died surrounded by family and friends. During our “active” time with Escapees, he started the Woodcarving BoF, was a VCR for 11 years, and he and I were the craft coordinators for the Western Escapades. When we were “retired” from full-time RVing, he began the Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous, which celebrated its 14th year in 2023. He loved RVing and exploring the U.S. ORR, DENNY #58118—JANUARY 9, 2024 : (Susie, 30541 Running Horse Lane Congress AZ 85332) Denny Paul Orr was a Navy veteran, having served from 1958 to 1962. Shortly after the Navy, Denny signed up for Arthur Murray Dance School, where he met Susie, his best friend and the love of his life, and they continued dancing through life. Denny retired from Xerox, where he was a tech rep, and hit the road in an RV. Denny and Susie joined Escapees by becoming VCRs and

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March/April 2024 ESCAPEES Magazine