We are sorry to report that Leslie (Speight) Bell ’70 passed away on April 6, 2017.
Here is a link to her obituary –
Leslie (Speight) Bell ’70
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All In For Wesleyan 2017
Hi Class of ’70!
Just a reminder that today is All In For Wesleyan! This is an important day for IWU! But All In for Wesleyan is more than a one-day giving campaign – it’s a day to celebrate Illinois Wesleyan and all of the things that make it special.
Many of you remember our 45th Reunion a couple of years ago
2015-10-10 Homecoming 2015. Class of 1970: 45-Year Class Reunion Dinner. Photo by Marc Featherly for Illinois Wesleyan University.
As we move toward our 50th reunion in 3 years, we want to support IWU now for all the good it has done for us in our lives and all the good memories we have from our years there.
I know that many of you wait to give money until this day. As a special bonus, any gift you make today at www.iwu.edu/all-in will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100,000!) by Dorothea Bilder ’62, doubling your impact on Illinois Wesleyan!
If you are into social media, you can show your Titan Pride by making a gift and encourage others to participate during All In using #AllInForWesleyan.
Please get involved and stay tuned to the fun and excitement throughout the day.
Your gifts make a difference for IWU students!
Thank a Giver Day
Hi Class of 1970 Members,
Today students, faculty, and staff across campus are celebrating donors and the impact they have on campus.Thank A Giver Day marks the symbolic point during the year — about 70% of the way though — when tuition dollars run out and the University relies on the generosity of donors, the endowment, and external grants for the remainder of the year.
Donor support allows IWU students to continue to have experiences like we had that make being a Titan unique and transformative. If you have already made a gift this year, thank you! You are greatly appreciated!! If you want to make a gift today please go to: www.iwu.edu/give.
In Sympathy – Lee Short ’44
Lee W. Short
It is with great sadness that I report to you the passing of Lee Short. Lee, an IWU icon and loyal alum, was an honorary member of the Class of ’70 and the father of our classmate Karen Short Mills. He was the one who made sure all of us became Titans back in the 1960’s.
Pictured in the Homecoming Edition of the 2015 Something Like the Argus, are Karen Short Mills, Alan Cooke, and Lee Short.
IWU President Eric Jensen, said today:
It is with great sadness that I must report the death of Lee Short ’44, Director of Admissions from 1952-1978. Services for Lee will be held next Thursday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. An obituary will be published in The Pantagraph on Sunday.
Please join me in offering sympathy to Lee’s wife, Phyllis, his children, and his nephew Trey.
Lee’s many contributions to Illinois Wesleyan are chronicled in this IWU Magazine article from 2010.
You may read his obituary here.
Service and Memorial Information:
Funeral Service
Thursday, January 12, 10:30 AM
Wesley United Methodist Church
Lunch will be after the service where the family will receive friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, Westminster Village Foundation, or the Lee Short Student Scholarship at Illinois Wesleyan University.
As stated by Mark Sheldon, “This is very sad, and we all send our condolences and support to Karen and all the Short family. Lee was a grand human being and did so much for IWU over the years.”
Vicki Cox ’70
Nancy Brokaw ’71 and Vicki Cox ’70 were featured in The Pantagraph for their musical group, The Grannies U.S. Click here to view the article.Jean (Butz) Hall ’70
I’m sad to report that my husband of 12 years, Jon R Hall, passed away at our home in Crescent City, IL on October 15th. Beloved by many and respected in his agriculture world, GO John Deere Green, Jon will be deeply missed! (ne 1947)
An obituary can be seen here.
Important Year-End Gift Reminders
Remember to make your gift to Illinois Wesleyan by December 31 to be eligible for 2016 tax benefits. Gifts can be made online, by calling 1-800-689-9743 before December 23, and by check. If sending a check, it must be postmarked by December 31.
Thank you for your support!
Mark K. Schleeter ’70
The Reverend Mark K. Schleeter ’70 helped drive the train at the Scovill Zoo in Decatur, IL. Mark also helped to establish a PFLAG support group for LGBT persons and their families and friends in Decatur.
IWU Socks – 2 Weeks Only!
Show your Titan Pride!
From now through July 31, you can receive a pair of Illinois Wesleyan socks with your gift of $25 or more. All proceeds, unless otherwise designated, will support current students through the Wesleyan Fund.
These limited edition socks are only available through the end of the month.
Get yours by making a gift of $25 or more at titanpride.org/socks today!
(This offer only applies to individuals who make a gift of $25 or more by July 31. Limit 1 pair per donor.
Per IRS regulations, the $10 cost of the socks is not tax-deductible.)
