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Final Journeys
Farewel l to our Escapees Friends
• The Escapees RV Club expresses sincere condolences to the families and friends of deceased members.
• We appreciate notification of the deceased by caring friends; however, please obtain permission from
a spouse or family member before submitting a notice for publication.
• Send your Final Journeys notice to: mail to:
Escapees magazine, 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, Texas 77351
Anderson, Larry V. #35966-March 7, 2015:
(Carolyn, 3916 N Potsdam Ave., PMB #2794,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048) Larry loved to roll
down the road and meet new friends, and his
desire to travel never lessened. His health slowed
us down this last year. His heart muscle was
weakened due to a blood infection, and it just
got to weak too function. I plan to continue to
travel on a smaller scale. Roll on!
Duncan, Bettye S. #280-December 28, 2014:
Bettye died unexpectedly while she was recuper-
ating from a broken leg. She will be remembered
for her gracious, quiet Southern charm. She
and Jack (deceased seven months earlier) were
charter members of The Resort SKP Co-Op in
Florida, and they gave much of their time and
labor in building and supporting it. They loved
full-time RVing and also the Corps of Engineers
lakes and parks. Jack was a Korean War veteran.
They will be buried at the Georgia National Cem-
etery in Canton, Georgia. (Reported by Margie
Bird #3692.)
George, Don #18486-January 25, 2015: Don
and his wife, Ethel, who died several years ago,
were Escapees for many years. They volunteered
at Escapade and at the Escapees CARE center
and were members of Chapter 25. They also
traveled to many states, volunteered at state
parks, traveled by RV in Europe and worked for
an RV tour company for years. (Reported by Allen
and Cathy Deyo #36749.)
Hill, Robert A. #57402-January 3, 2015:
“Alaska Bob Hill” died on January 3, 2015, in
Houston, Texas, with his family and loved ones
by his side. He had suffered several years with
COPD and its complications. Bob had been a
full-time RVer since retiring in Alaska in 1998,
and he enjoyed his lifestyle to the fullest. He was
active in the single RV groups and enjoyed the
many friends he had made while traveling on
the road.( Reported by Bobbie Shiplett #82269.)
Huber (Gini), Virginia L. #2167-March 18,
2015: Gini was a former Escapees member and
an original member of Park Sierra SKP Co-Op
in Coarsegold, California. I was a neighbor and
good friend of Gini. She has been in Valley Rehab
Center for the past eight years, and I am one of
the only people she recognized for the past six
years. (Reported by James A. Adams #11350.)
Luedke, Audrey (Jim) #630-January 9, 2015:My
mom asked that we pass her written message to
you in the event of her death. She andmy dad loved
everything about the RV lifestyle, especially all the
friends they made during their travels. She wrote,
“I’m off to a new adventure, this time in heaven
with my God and savior. This is my goodbye with a
thank-you for the love frommy family and friends. I
will be greeting loved ones and dear old friends. I’ll
meet you at the gate when you arrive. Hug me in
you heart, wish me Godspeed and happy journey
and know that I take your love with me as I leave
mine with you. I always did like to have the last
word!” (Reported by daughter Marlene Gruehn.)
Maybee, Bob #63354-December 23, 2014:
(Jan, 440 Entrance Drive, Apt #5, New Haven, IN
46774) Bob went home to be with the Lord after
a quiet and heroic battle with bladder cancer. He
died at home with his loving wife of 55 years and
three daughters at his side. We lived full-time in
our ‘98 Winnebago Adventurer for 13 years. It
truly was an adventurous time, enjoying the ad-
vantages of Escapees membership. Volunteering
at Escapees CARE was a highlight for Bob. He
told many non-SKPs about CARE. The last three
years of his life were in a senior apartment in
Indiana. He loved his Lord and his family. He was
especially proud of his nine great-grandchildren.
Medina, Thomas #16932-September 1, 2014:
(Mickey, 1753 Cypress PT Glen, Escondido, CA
92026) Thomas enjoyed 25 years of traveling and
meeting new people through Escapees RV Club.
Millen, Clive #32810-February 2015: (Jennifer,
Ulladulla, N.S.W. Australia) Clive died from an
auto accident. They were Escapees who traveled
extensively in the US. They enjoyed their many
adventures associated with Escapees.(Reported
by Bill and Maxine Wiggins #20541.)
Mondike, Roy #38954-December 12, 2014:
(Patricia, 800 S State St. #25, Sutherlin, OR 97479)
Roy was a World War II veteran, serving on the
USS Arkansas during the invasion of Normandy.
He was also an assistant for the Attorney General
for the state of Illinois. We married and relocated
to San Diego, where Roy practiced law and started
a sailing business. He wrote a book titled,Memoirs
of Big Game Hunting in North America. We were
married 43 years. Roy was buried with a military
service in Roseburg, Oregon. I was his biggest fan.
Occhiuto, Marion #37675-February 19,2015:
(Frank, 70 21st Ave., Apt. 205, Longmont, CO
80501) Marion and her husband, Frank, left
Timber Valley SKP Co-Op, in Sutherlin, Oregon,
in August 2014 to make their home in Colorado
near family. For those of us in the park, Marion
left behind many fond memories. She is dearly
remembered. Special blessings are felt for Frank
and their family.
Powell, Elsie M. #39939- December 1, 2014:
(Ralph, 5366 Barnard St., Simi Valley, CA 93063)
Elsie suffered from Parkinson’s disease and died
at the age of 82. Ralph and Elsie were full-time
RVers for 20 years, and they had a lot at Pair-A-
Dice SKP Co-Op in Pahrump, Nevada. It was 62
years with a wonderful lady and many years as
a member of Escapees.
Rowell, Irene #256-January 13, 2015: (Ned,
4868 Tabernacle Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720) We
were married 58 years. Irene went to Heaven
after a long period of health problems. She
enjoyed traveling, especially to Escapees parks. I
plan to keep my place available to other Escapees
for parking as long as I am able. Many hugs and
prayers to all. 803-286-4703.
Smoot, Marv #28942-February 22, 2015:
(Jeanne Smoot, 11741 Mt. Vernon Road, Auburn
CA 95603) As Escapees members, Marv and
Jeanne owned lots in Park Sierra SKP Co-Op,
KOFA Ko-Op and Saguaro SKP Co-Op. They
moved to Green Valley in 2005, and in 2013
they moved back to California to be near family.
Jeanne will remain in California. Marv was a
dear friend who was gracious, knowledgable,
interesting and a joy to be around. Marv is
survived by his wife, Jeanne, three children and
numerous grandchildren. (Reported by Steve and
Gail Ault #41031.)
Young, Jane #47612-Dec. 22, 2015: It is with
great sadness that we share the news of Jane
Young’s passing in Stuart, Florida. Jane, a long-
time Escapees member, was also a wonderful,
fun-loving and witty sister, sister-in-law and
aunt. We are aware of, and appreciate, the
many friends she made through the Escapees
organization—especially you “Bs.” You know
who you are. Ride on! (Reported by brother and
sister-in-law, Chappy and Bev Young, 6832 SW
Lasso Ln, Palm City, FL 34990, 800-780-1980.)
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