I've been aware and following this news for a few days (thank you, Frank Hackmann for your early notice and everyone on that email chain), so my gasp is under control. I don't have to (and yet, here I do) call attention to our individual and collective sighs as we realize another classmate has left us. Annette decided to travel her path and not stay connected to high school memories, yet I will remember her here.
Like it was yesterday, I recall my stance aside others, as close as I dare, at Signal Hill School, as she held silent court while drawing faces on paper. When we were lucky, she'd give one of us her work. I think she took her talent for granted. Maybe she was even amused at our wonder. And I think she took this ease and power into her work with Montessori (from admin to teacher to teacher of teachers and then to national spokesperson) and finally her work with husband, Lew, and their amazing work training horses.
I will miss you, Annette. You made an impact on my life.
I read Annette's obituary in the BND and, as Sally did, I gasped when I saw it. Annette signed my yearbook after our sophomore year and included one of her special drawings.
Unaware of her Montessori work, I am in awe learning of all she accomplished. Rest in peace, Annette.
I did gasp! I was stunned when I saw Annette's obituary. Have you gone along in your day by day life, when suddenly a person comes to mind that you haven't seen for a long time? I truly believe God does this. He puts the thought of someone in your mind that you haven't thought of for that long time. Then whamo, after giving thought of that person and enjoying all the good times you had with that peson, something happens. That person is revealed to you by picture or news. That particular " incident" happens to me fairly often. When I saw Annette's name, posted by Terry in my inbox, I gasped, for all the reasons I just mentioned above. What a wonderful life she's had and I am so pleased to have been part of her life. We really got to know each other our Jr. year in H.S. We'd sit together during lunch,conversing about the "whatevers". Then one Friday I had been invited to spend the night. I remember it so well because both of her parents spent the evening with us. What fun. My father was a Shriner, and Mr. Mallett was going to be named Potentate the first of the year, January. All of the Mallett's invited me to the formal ball that would be held in Mr. Mallett's honor. I loved it. My mother was thrilled to be taking she and I shopping for a new dress. Annette and I had a "blast" that evening. Later that year, maybe our Sr. yr. I remember being at their farm; a big white house and horses. I want to say many of us were there, perhaps it was a graduation party. Then 30 years ago we ran into each other in the Collinsville Schnucks. I remember talking for at least 10 min. and thinking she is so vibrant. I always felt very lucky that I had opportunities shared with Annette Mallett Haines!
I'm one of those who had a gasping moment when I saw that the subject line of Terry's email was Annette's obituary. I was still kind of the new kid on the block after moving to Belleville before my sophomore year began. Annette and I went out a time or two. She was always very nice and her parents very hospitable to me in their lovely home. I remember that her Dad owned Dave Mallett Ford in Collinsville, I think it was. I never saw her at a class reunion over the years, and assumed she lived out of the area. Reading the obituary, Annette had an amazing life, accomplished much good and raised that large family with her husband Lew, six kids and 14 grandkids. Annette, rest in peace for eternity. Charlie
Annette and I went horse back riding quite often during our sophomore year. She owned a beautiful golden Palomino horse and was such an accomplished equestrian. She and Gary Jackson actually taught me to ride and jump. Several times we just "hung out" at her house on the hill. Her parents were very kind and gracious and I understand why Annette accomplished so much having met them. It is sad that Annette did not attend more class reunions. She had so much to share. I'm glad we had our time together. Thank you, Annette.
As with most everyone who knew Annette, I was frozen in my tracks when her obit hit my email...thank you Frank for notifying me and everyone on the list. Loosing her much too soon takes my breath away. Even though we didn't have much contact in high school, I remember our years at Signal Hill. She was brilliant and talented and I am happy to learn she experienced a very full life. You will be missed, Annette...RIP!
We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of Annette. She will always be remembered as a lovely, sweet and bright classmate. Her life was full of accomplishments in the work that she loved. Her husband, children and grandchildren that she left behind are in my thoughts. I have so many wonderful high school memories of Annette. With the sad loss of our fellow classmates we realize how precious life is for all of us.
David Busekrus
Sorry to hear of Annette's passing. Really enjoyed the conversations we had back in BTHS. Rest in Peace Annette.
Sally Goldenberg (Landau)
I've been aware and following this news for a few days (thank you, Frank Hackmann for your early notice and everyone on that email chain), so my gasp is under control. I don't have to (and yet, here I do) call attention to our individual and collective sighs as we realize another classmate has left us. Annette decided to travel her path and not stay connected to high school memories, yet I will remember her here.
Like it was yesterday, I recall my stance aside others, as close as I dare, at Signal Hill School, as she held silent court while drawing faces on paper. When we were lucky, she'd give one of us her work. I think she took her talent for granted. Maybe she was even amused at our wonder. And I think she took this ease and power into her work with Montessori (from admin to teacher to teacher of teachers and then to national spokesperson) and finally her work with husband, Lew, and their amazing work training horses.
I will miss you, Annette. You made an impact on my life.
Mary Lou Diesel (Hascall)
I read Annette's obituary in the BND and, as Sally did, I gasped when I saw it. Annette signed my yearbook after our sophomore year and included one of her special drawings.
Unaware of her Montessori work, I am in awe learning of all she accomplished. Rest in peace, Annette.
Beverly Brady (Lindsey)
I did gasp! I was stunned when I saw Annette's obituary. Have you gone along in your day by day life, when suddenly a person comes to mind that you haven't seen for a long time? I truly believe God does this. He puts the thought of someone in your mind that you haven't thought of for that long time. Then whamo, after giving thought of that person and enjoying all the good times you had with that peson, something happens. That person is revealed to you by picture or news. That particular " incident" happens to me fairly often. When I saw Annette's name, posted by Terry in my inbox, I gasped, for all the reasons I just mentioned above. What a wonderful life she's had and I am so pleased to have been part of her life. We really got to know each other our Jr. year in H.S. We'd sit together during lunch,conversing about the "whatevers". Then one Friday I had been invited to spend the night. I remember it so well because both of her parents spent the evening with us. What fun. My father was a Shriner, and Mr. Mallett was going to be named Potentate the first of the year, January. All of the Mallett's invited me to the formal ball that would be held in Mr. Mallett's honor. I loved it. My mother was thrilled to be taking she and I shopping for a new dress. Annette and I had a "blast" that evening. Later that year, maybe our Sr. yr. I remember being at their farm; a big white house and horses. I want to say many of us were there, perhaps it was a graduation party. Then 30 years ago we ran into each other in the Collinsville Schnucks. I remember talking for at least 10 min. and thinking she is so vibrant. I always felt very lucky that I had opportunities shared with Annette Mallett Haines!
Charlie Manker
I'm one of those who had a gasping moment when I saw that the subject line of Terry's email was Annette's obituary. I was still kind of the new kid on the block after moving to Belleville before my sophomore year began. Annette and I went out a time or two. She was always very nice and her parents very hospitable to me in their lovely home. I remember that her Dad owned Dave Mallett Ford in Collinsville, I think it was. I never saw her at a class reunion over the years, and assumed she lived out of the area. Reading the obituary, Annette had an amazing life, accomplished much good and raised that large family with her husband Lew, six kids and 14 grandkids. Annette, rest in peace for eternity. Charlie
Terry Yocks
Annette and I went horse back riding quite often during our sophomore year. She owned a beautiful golden Palomino horse and was such an accomplished equestrian. She and Gary Jackson actually taught me to ride and jump. Several times we just "hung out" at her house on the hill. Her parents were very kind and gracious and I understand why Annette accomplished so much having met them. It is sad that Annette did not attend more class reunions. She had so much to share. I'm glad we had our time together. Thank you, Annette.
Carole Freiberg (Herndon)
As with most everyone who knew Annette, I was frozen in my tracks when her obit hit my email...thank you Frank for notifying me and everyone on the list. Loosing her much too soon takes my breath away. Even though we didn't have much contact in high school, I remember our years at Signal Hill. She was brilliant and talented and I am happy to learn she experienced a very full life. You will be missed, Annette...RIP!
Barbara Muehlhauser (Bailey)
We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of Annette. She will always be remembered as a lovely, sweet and bright classmate. Her life was full of accomplishments in the work that she loved. Her husband, children and grandchildren that she left behind are in my thoughts. I have so many wonderful high school memories of Annette. With the sad loss of our fellow classmates we realize how precious life is for all of us.