Was in the book club from the beginning, and I never met him. He dropped out when he fell ill, moved in with his family in Dallas, and died sometime later.
Was in the bookclub, but dropped out soon after I joined. Rita recalls "she was smart, well-read and a carpenter/contractor by trade."
Was a wonderful participant, and predated my membership. He was always doing the reading, hosting well, and had some different and interesting insights into the selections. He dropped out for the same reason as Adrian, and died as well.
Was also in the group before I, but dropped out due to business and personal demands on his time. He helped me rewrite a short story that I'd written in 1992, and I appreciated his input, as it was my first encouragement in this area.
He died suddenly and unexpectedly in a car wreck. He was in the antiques business, with a location on Westheimer in the Montrose area.He and a nephew were driving back from San Antonio to Houston when a trailer came loose from another car; it crashed into Richard's car and he and his nephew were both killed instantly.
John was in for a couple of years, and hosted at restaurants, since he didn't want to go to the trouble of entertaining at home. He died June 24, 2000 in Acapulco, to where he'd retired in about 1994. Click for more on John Gittins, including pictures, etc.
Beannie is so wonderful. This co-founder of the Book Club has worked for decades in education, and has a daughter (Tensia) and two grandchildren. Her mother was a sparkling iconoclast who has sadly left us. Beannie dropped out of the club to move back to her home town of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She's a peach! Beannie, we miss you !
Rita was a co-founder a real joy and inspiration to us all. I met her while working for ENRON, though knew her mostly from breaks instead of work. I often remark that she is just like "That Girl's" Marlo Thomas (married to Phil Donahue) because of her energy, talent and enthusiasm. She faced great challenges in her life, and was so compassionate that she has taken on loads that others would not be able to handle.
She had also moved back to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and died there in 2017. Born on October 8, 1945, died October 8, 2017.
Alex has a most-beautiful home ! One of those large homes with great character, as he's customized it with tumbled marble, granite, etc. ad infinitum. Gosh ! I got lost driving to his house once, so much so that I turned around and came home. His driving directions are his only flaw.
He was in from Summer, 1999 until about Fall of 2001.
Michael M.- I met him while working for ENRON (now defunct), and he has always been so pleasant to be around. His hospitality is awesome, though sometimes he doesn't quite finish the books since he's got a busy life. He is well traveled, and has great taste !
He is furnishing resumés upon request, and reading the autobiography of the Dalai Lama at January 31, 2002.
He has exited the book club, as he's obtained a position in Florida. We will welcome him back if he ever comes back to Houston.
Active Members - summer 2024
