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Alumni Notes | June 2024
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Evelyn (Warner) Hooker '53 (Secretarial Science) Evelyn J. Hooker, 91, of South Dayton passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was born on April 15, 1933 in her grandparents' home on Snyder Hill in New Albion to the late Asa and Marian (Manning) Warner.
A 1951 graduate of Cattaraugus Central School, Evelyn received her two-year degree in business from Roberts Wesleyan College in 1953. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for many years for Olson Builders and handled all of the bookkeeping for the family dairy farm, Marlindale Farm. Evelyn married Lawrence Hooker on June 6, 1953 in the Cattaraugus Free Methodist Church; Lawrence passed away on April 19, 2002.
She was a member of the South Dayton Free Methodist Church for the past 71 1/2 years, serving in many capacities, including church treasurer (almost 50 years), CYC Director, adult Sunday School teacher and Missions leader. Evelyn enjoyed reading, studying the Bible, listening to Christian music (especially the Gaithers) and attending Sunday School, church worship services and family gatherings.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda (David) Kelley of South Dayton and Mary (Donald) Mohr of North Tonawanda; a son, Dale (Deborah) Hooker of South Dayton; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy Kelley, Eli Kelley, Adam Kelley, Sara (Kelley) Johnson, Aaron Mohr, Jonathan Mohr, Maribeth (Mohr) Grant, Stacy (Hooker) Long, Brian Hooker and Lee Hooker; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Linda) Warner and Carol Paddock; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Esther (Wendell) Wilcox, Ronald Warner (wife Jane survives) and Sylvia (Richard) Maitland.
Anne (Maynard) Morey ‘55 Anne E. Morey, inspiring woman of faith, family, strength and joy, died peacefully with grace on May 25, 2024, surrounded by her beloved children. Born in Salamanca on February 12, 1933, she lived 91 vibrant years with an unwavering love for God, her husband and family, and a passion for music, adventure, service and creativity. A gifted wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, sister and friend, Anne was also a lifelong piano teacher, handbell ringer, quilt-maker who was well known for her sweet smile, fun-loving spirit, kindness and wisdom. Her strength and determination were balanced by patience and courage. To her children and grandchildren, Anne was the person who could turn any ordinary occurrence into an exciting adventure or game, often weaving the most colorful tales out of thin air. For decades some of her greatest achievements and ongoing joys were realized inside her busy piano studio where hundreds of beginner to advanced students learned to love making music each week. Anne not only hosted countless piano recitals spotlighting her students' budding talents, she realized a lifelong goal of taking private piano lessons to continue honing her skill. After earning her associates degree from Monroe Community College, she also received a certificate in piano pedagogy. Anne's faith was always highly personal, and she continued investigating and learning every day. Her devotion to Bible study and wisdom about life and scripture inspired many. She consistently asked, "What does God have for me to do where I am and in this time, and how can I help others grow?" Anne was both selfless and appropriately self-affirming, a loyal defender of family and friends, faithful in word and deed and kind and considerate of others. She loved history and travel, and was always willing to learn something new. She was forever a romantic and idealist, savoring life's sweetness and charm each day. Friends and family members describe Anne as "great fun, beautiful inside and out, a shining light in this world who always had a smile and gave the most loving hugs," and "one of the sweetest women I've ever known." An avid quilter, knitter, gardener, Girl Scout leader and jigsaw puzzler, Anne also loved playing euphonium in the Canandaigua Community Band and traveled to Germany on tour as a percussionist with the Monroe County Parks Band. She was an active member and ministry leader at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, serving for years as a Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher, bell choir director and organist. She also served at the CCIA Food Pantry and as a chaplain volunteer at Thompson Hospital. Some of her happiest memories were made traveling and camping with her young family, and later cruising down the Erie Canal and connecting waterways with her husband, Chuck, aboard their 36-foot Catalina Chris Craft 1978, "True Blue." Anne will forever be celebrated and treasured by her children, Melody Burri, Kris Macumber, Lisa (Scot) Bennett and Greg (Melanie) Morey; grandchildren Robin (James) Van Laeken, Julia (Jordan) Moore, Adam (Hannah Corey) Macumber, Samantha (Taylor) Apicella, Danielle Macumber, Taylor (Shea Dean Strait) Bennett, Claire (Christopher) Roll; and great-grandchildren Whitney, Holly, James, Alexander, Wyatt, Silas, Rylinn, Arwen and Brayden. Anne is predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Morey, and sons-in-law, Paul Burri and Roy Macumber. In 2019 Anne received a Senior of the Year award for volunteerism from The Ontario County Office for the Aging