b'Elizabeth Dunker Gibson, MayBarbara Wagner, August 12, 21, 2019. She was the daughter of2019. She was the grandmother of former GDS teacher, Bette Dunker.Andrew Altheimer 05, Benjamin Stella Efird, Mary 27, 2019. SheMemorials Altheimer 08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15.was a past member of the Board of Trustees and mother of John EfirdLauren Hilemn Sandifer 77, 76 and Anne Efird Romano 78.August 12, 2019. Lauren passed away after a courageous battle with James Franklin Kirkpatrick, Maycancer. Lauren was sweet, kind 31, 2019. He was the grandfatherand compassionate. An old beau of Jay Kirkpatrick 95,called her the sweetest girl he had grandfather-in-law of Katharineever met. She would not laugh at Hall Kirkpatrick 96, and great- worked as a Business Consultant in78, Rebecca Fish 80, Rachel Fishanother persons expense but was grandfather of Jeff Kirkpatrickpharmacogenetics sales. EdmundCurtis 92. He was a member of thequick to laugh at herself. Lauren 20.married Michelle Mayo in 1995Greensboro Country Club, Holywas fiercely loyal and always stood and they had three incredibleTrinity Church and a second degreeup for her family and friends. Jane Bryant, May 31, 2019. Shechildren. Edmunds greatest lovesMason at Guilford Lodge 66, and aLauren was not a collector of was the mother of Morgan Janewere his three children he lovedproud, long standing member of thecasual friends but cherished her Hardwick 99 and sister of formerthem unconditionally and beyondEast Coast Surfing Association. close friends, many of whom called GDS employee, Cindy Garrison.measure. It is impossible to captureher La. One definition of La is the essence of Edmund on paper.Louise Driver, June 29, 2019.Sheused for emphasis or expressing Reid Clark, June 12, 2019. He wasFrom a young age he was a truewas the mother-in-law of Cristisurprise what an apt description the father of Kendall Clark 12naturalist, who enjoyed trompingPhillips Driver 86 and grandmotherbecause our La was full of positive and Grayson Clark 16.through the woods and streams ofof Lily Driver 24.exclamations and surprises. She Carlson Farms and fly fishing anyfocused on the beauty in life and Virginia Ginger Somervilleplace he could wet a line. One ofStanley McDaniel, July 3, 2019.Headded to it immeasurably. La was Sutton, June 12, 2019. She wasEdmunds greatest joys was water.was the husband of Alice Sharplessfull of surprises with an impish mother of Ty Sutton 88 andSalt water, fresh water, brackishMcDaniel 82.smile that seemed to announce Windy Sutton Fowler 90 andwater. Edmund swam in it, surfedthat mischief was soon to follow. grandmother of Ashley Fowlerit, fished it, studied it, and lived inRobert Alexander, July 8, 2019. HeFamily was particularly important 21, Ryan Fowler 22, Courtneyawe of it. From the time he learnedwas the grandfather of Patti Hazlettto La. She was a loving daughter, Sutton 21, and Alan Sutton 24.to ride a two wheeler at age three,14 and Penny Hazlett 18.sister and aunt but her greatest She was the Aunt of the Thomashis family knew he was destinedlove was that of the mother to Somerville 90 and Bryce Flint- to be a gifted athlete. EdmundJerome Altheimer, July 18, 2019.her precious daughter, Kaelyn. La Somerville 92 and Great-Auntwas excited to compete in hisHe was the grandfather of Andrewwas deeply devoted to Kaelyn and of Cameron Somerville 20 andnext Pier 2 Pier open water swimAltheimer 05, Benjamin Altheimerwould frequently comment that Braden Somerville 22.in September with several family08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15.Kaelyn was not only exceptionally members. Edmund was more thanbright but that she would soar in Frances Rinehardt Blackwood,an athlete, he was also an avidGloria Silber, July 23, 2019.Shelife because she was both self-June 22, 2019. She was the motherreader; his love of books rangedwas the mother of past Trustee, Debireliant and an independent thinker. of former GDS employee, Terrifrom the Bible to Moby Dick.Silber and the grandmother of KaraLa was also devoted to the family Jackson and the grandmother ofHe also loved visiting historicalMedoff Barnett 96, Ari Medoffshe found as a Friend of Bill W Katherine Obermeyer Ector 07places, often found off the beaten99, Sar Medoff 05, Mica Medoffwith 24 years of personal sobriety. and Liz Obermeyer Carley 11.path. He was a fascinating, fun- 07, Carmi Medoff 10 and GenaWhile Bill W for many focuses on loving person who never met aMedoff 12.anonymity, La was very open about Edmund Fish 86, June 28, 2019.stranger. He was loyal, constantlyher recovery in the conviction Edmund was born on May 26,curious, extremely clever, a giftedRichard Wagner, August 4, 2019.that she could be a beacon of light 1967 in Greensboro, the onlysalesman, an intrepid traveler, andHe was the grandfather of Andrewproviding love and hope for others. son of Ms. Tricia Fish. Edmunda hilariously funny, entertaining,Altheimer 05, Benjamin AltheimerShe worked hard to promote participated in both the basketballstory-teller. Mostly, he loved his08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15. community health and wellness. and swim teams at GDS. Hefamily more than anyone couldLauren was most recently employed also served as a student councilimagine. Edmund is survived byMartha Webb, August 4, 2019.Sheas a medical aesthetician with Treasurer and was on the HonorMichelle Mayo Fish, Edmundwas the mother of Mr. Tommy WebbAgeless in the Triad, and she loved Board. He graduated from EastFish, Jr., Josie Fish, and Phoebeand the grandmother of Hart Webbthe family she made at work. To be Carolina University with a BAFish of the home. He is also00 and Keats Webb 03.in close proximity to Lauren was in English. He was employed bysurvived by his mother, Tricia Fishto love Lauren. She was sunshine LifeBright Solutions where heand sisters; Sarah Kathryn Fishand laughter (occasionally with a 54 | Winter 2019'