Washburn, Richard M. 1948-2003 Graduated from Morris Central School

Richard Washburn
FARMINGTON — Richard M. "Dick" Washburn of Farmington, died May 8, 2003, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., following a lengthy illness.
Dick was born Feb. 22, 1948, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, to Douglass and Gertrude Washburn.
He graduated from Morris Central School, Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College and SUNY at Buffalo, where he received a degree in civil engineering.
He moved to the Rochester area where he founded Brite Associates, an engineering and land surveying firm.
Dick enjoyed the sport of shooting and custom designed some of his own firearms. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for the variety of activities the outdoors has to offer. He was a skilled marksman (both with gun and bow). He loved to hunt, fish, camp and boat. Until his illness, he was an active member of the Victor Gun Club.
His warm smile and gentle manner will be missed by all fortunate enough to have been blessed by his acquaintance.
Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff on the Heart Transplant Unit at Fairview University Medical Center, who worked so diligently caring for and about him during the past six months. A special word of appreciation to all of you who kept him in your prayers during his illness.
He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Washburn, New Lisbon; his wife, Gloria; daughter, Carolyn; and son, James, all of Minneapolis, Minn.; his brother, Bill (Wendi) of New Lisbon; his sisters, Phyllis House (Harold) of Milford, and Margaret (Jeff) of Matthews, N.C. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and -nephews; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Dara Washburn; his father, Douglass Washburn; and his brother, Melvin Washburn.
The family requests memorials may be made to your local American Heart Association or charity of your choice in his memory.

Published in The Daily Star on June 2, 2003.

Hoyer, Leonard L. 1924-2001 Graduated from Morris Central School

Leonard L. Hoyer
WEST WINFIELD — Leonard L. Hoyer of West Winfield passed away on April 23, 2001, at his home with his loving family by his side.
Born May 30, 1924, in Yorkville, the son of Frank and Naomi (Butts) Hoyer, he graduated from Morris Central School. Following a semester at Syracuse University, he was drafted into the Army, transferred to the Air Force for pilot training and served as a replacement in 1481st Engineer Maintenance Co. overseas in Okinawa.
He graduated from Hartwick College in 1950.
He began his teaching career in mathematics at Harpursville Central School, also coaching baseball, football, basketball and community baseball for ages 9-12. Summers he taught a course he developed, pre-tech mathematics, at Broome County Community College.
On June 21, 1952, he married Zelpha Card of Morris.
Mr. Hoyer began teaching mathematics in 1954, at West Winfield Central School, also coaching baseball. When consolidation of West Winfield, Bridgewater and Leonardsville occurred, he was interim principal. Instituting the middle school concept with team teaching, he remained the Mount Markham Middle School principal until his 1981 retirement.
For 30 years, Mr. Hoyer taught night mathematics courses at MVCC. He thoroughly enjoyed working with many area students whom benefited from his volunteer tutoring preparation for Regents.
He was a member of the New York State Principal's Association, American Legion Post 1376 of New Hartford, Loyal Order of Moose #1010, Butternuts Lodge F&AM of Gilbertsville, West Winfield V.F.W. His Tuesday card playing group with Maurice, Luke, Bernie and chauffeur Howard Coy gave him pleasure.
A member of Cedar Lake, he played in men's leagues and immensely enjoyed the golfing events with his wife and son, Jim. Leonard loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, bird and deer watching. He also raised geese, pheasant, ducks and chickens. He loved gardening in the raspberries and wintertime bowling.
A fierce competitor in all his sports, he played to win but when the game was over, he would shake hands and be your friend.
Mr. Hoyer is survived by his wife and best friend, Zelpha (Zee); and children, whom he always put first: daughter, Amy, and her husband, Peter H. Pavlot, and beloved grandson, Justin "The Kid" Pavlot, a name that Poppy gave and lovingly called him; and son, James W. Hoyer of Sauquoit; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Lillian Card of Melbourne, Fla.; and a niece, Judy DiToma of Nanuet.
The family extends their thanks to Dr. Patrick Dwyer for his continuous support to Len and to Barbara Knapp and Mary Ellen Kachnis for their loving care these past three years.
His funeral will be Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 2 p.m. from the Federated Church, West Winfield. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until funeral time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Leonard L. Hoyer Memorial Fund to benefit a deserving Mount Markham senior each year at graduation, send to Fleet Bank, West Winfield Branch, Main Street, West Winfield.
Dad, Thank you for all the unselfishness that you have shown us all these years. For your guidance, support and direction you have given us in life. You will always be the wind beneath our wings.
Arrangements are in care of Wilcox-Dimbleby Funeral Home, West Winfield.

Published in The Daily Star on April 25, 2001.


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