Madison West High School Class of 1958

Steward, Joyce
S.ELLENSBURG, WASH.
Joyce Elinor Stribling Steward, age 87, died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at the Kittitas Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ellensburg, Wash. Joyce was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Paton, Iowa, to Oscar Burdell and Hattie May (Jones) Stribling. She attended Paton public schools; Stephens College in Columbia, Mo.; Iowa University, Iowa City; and Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, from which she graduated in 1938. She received her Master of Arts degree from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. From 1951 to 1964, Joyce taught English at West High School, Madison. She spent the 1961-1962 academic year at Yale University on a John Hay Fellowship. From 1964 until 1966, Joyce served as chair of the English department at Lafollette High School, also in Madison. In 1966, she joined the U.W.-Madison English department where she taught composition and an innovative women in literature course, and managed the university’s writing laboratory. She authored numerous English textbooks and was active in several professional organizations, notably the National Council of Teachers of English. She retired from the University of Wisconsin in 1982 and moved to Port Madison on Bainbridge Island, Wash., where she continued to write, co-authoring a book for elder writers and lecturing through a program of the Washington Commission for the Humanities. In 1999, Joyce moved to Ellensburg, Wash. to be close to family. During her eighties, she published a book of her poetry and taught classes for senior citizens. Joyce is survived by a son, Chuck (Peggy) Steward of Ellensburg; a grandson, Derek (Kerry) Steward; greatgranddaughter, McKenzie Steward; and great-grandson, Cabot Steward, all of Seattle. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Ellensburg Public Library, 209 N. Ruby, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or the Bainbridge Island Public Library, 1270 Madison N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. A private family memorial service is planned. Burial will take place on Bainbridge Island. Steward & Williams Tribute Center of Ellensburg, Wash. is in charge of arrangements.

From Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday Oct 10, 2004 page D-11

Bach, Parnell Edmund
MADISON – Parnell Edmund Bach, age 80, died at his home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. He was born on April 16, 1923, in Madison, to Carl Joseph and Hattie (Lee) Bach. Parnell was united in marriage to Betty Jane Colbert on July 29, 1944. After graduating from West High School in 1941, Parnell served as a pilot in the air transport command during World War II. After returning to Madison, he attended the University of Wisconsin, where he obtained a master’s degree in art education. Parnell taught art at West High School until his retirement. His artwork depicted primarily disappearing rural farm scenes and natural habitats of Wisconsin. He enjoyed fishing up north in Manitowish Waters and the Rice Creek area with his sons and grandson. Parnell made everyone feel as though they were his friend. He was a very proud man and a true gentleman – the best husband a woman could ever want. Parnell and Betty were looking forward to their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. Parnell is survived by his wife, Betty Jane; his sons, Gregory (Joan) and Gary; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Bach; his good friend, Lee Bjornstad; his grandsons, Alexander Bach and Jason Bach; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Bach. Parnell’s family would like to thank Bob Weber for his friendship and support. Parnell’s wish was that there be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the West High School Art Department, 30 Ash St. Madison, WI 53726. “And if God wills, shall but love thee better after death.” – Robert Browning
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