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4/14/02
Mary Lou and Jack Waddell lived near the west end of 86th street.
They have 7 kids and 17 grandchildren. The oldest grandchild is 33, but no
great grand kids yet.
Christine, John, Marcia, Alice, Barry, Louise, & Veronica
Jack was the neighborhood fisherman. He often brought us kingfish prior to our boating days. He worked in the insurance business. He divorced Mary Lou 30+ years ago and married his secretary. We lost him last year in an auto accident on November 27, 2001.
Jack's mother, Helen Waddell, is 92. She lives by herself and still drives.
Mary Lou ( Schoolmeester) Waddell is still in Miami. She remarried Eric Brown, but the marriage only lasted 2 years. She later married John Crittendon, a writer for the Miami Herald. They were recently divorced after 6 years together, and she now lives alone. Financially and emotionally independent, she still plays tennis everyday, and teaches some. Her health is excellent, and she is planning to take a bike tour in Europe this fall. She sees all her scattered children and grandchildren at least once a year.
Mary Lou's mother, Billy Schoolmeester will be 102 on Dad's birthday, December 8th. Her health is good, and she doesn't take any medication. Billy is mentally sharp, has her hair done on Wednesday's, and lives in a Congregate.
Christine is a practicing Clinical Psychologist. She is recently divorce (1-1/2 years ago) from her second husband, Bill Lobel (Bill was financially successful, and opted for a young trophy). They were living in Laguna Beach, California. Bill kept the house and Christine moved north to Crescent City California with her 10 year old daughter Kate (from her marriage with Bill). Christine also has a daughter (Sarah / 33) from her first marriage to Greg Cantin. Sarah (Canton) Roof is married and lives near San Francisco. She is older than Mary Lou's youngest daughter Ronie.
John Waddell is on his 3rd marriage and has 5 kids, but his first born passed away as an infant. Mary Lou still remembers John's baby girl fondly. John had two other children in his first marriage. Vanessa & Sean are teenagers now. John's second marriage was short. He is now married to Angeli. They have 2 children, Jessica / 4 & Nathan / 7. John works as the tennis pro at Royal Palm Tennis Club in Miami.
Marcia is also still in Miami. She is currently married to Steve Brazil. Her first husband was Martin Sutton. She still has a love for animals and works as a vet assistant. No children.
Alice has been married to Jim Rose for 20 years. They live in Ashville North Carolina with their three children: Jimmy / 19, Julie / 18, & Sharon / 17. She was originally married to Alex. Alex became the Mayor of Homestead.
Barry has been married to Anita for 14 years. They live in Fort Myers with their 2 children, Alexia / 3 and Noah / 1. Barry works as a tennis pro in Sanibel, and is also involved in Sanibel real-estate . The Waddells used to vacation there as kids.
Louise (Lou Lou) is married to Frank Mashburn. They live in Knoxville Tennessee with their 3 children, David / 8, Emma / 6, & Zach / 5. Lou Lou home schools the kids.
Veronica (Ronnie) married David Dodd. They live close to Mary Lou in Miami with their 2 children, Sidney / 5 & Natalie / 3. David is a successful wall street tycoon. The have a Spanish domestic assistant, so the kids are fluent in Spanish. The kids like to play tennis with Mary Lou