Category: <span>Memorial</span>

Gary Smith, DTM, PDG1989-1990 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past District 25 Governor Gary Smith, DTM, originally from Abilene. He served in 1989-1990 before District 50 was created. Several Past District 25 Governors share their recollections belpw:David McCallister, DTM, International Director:Gary was a great leader of our district and...

Memories of David Hostler, Past District 25 Governor Dec 26, 2009 David would always remember the member in everything he did for Toastmasters, not only in our district but others around the world. He was a mentor to some and friend to many. He was proud of having been a past District 25 Governor, and...

Charlie Coombs, DTM, of the Irving Toastmasters Club, passed away on February 27. Charlie was known for his long service to Toastmasters, District 25 and his club.  Charlie won the District 25 Tall Tales Contest Spring 2008.  It was one of the best Tall Tales I’ve ever heard. I can remember sitting with Charlie at...

Steve Orthwein, DTM, recently lost his battle against cancer. Steve had not only earned the title of Distinguished Toastmaster, he lived the title. His passing leaves a void and a calling for us to step up to not only fill that void but to continue pushing forward.  Steve lived a life of service. He served...

Jim Monahan at the Area 33 Conteston March 14, 2013 Like other District 25 Governors in past years, I benefitted from the expertise, service, and dedication of Parliamentarian extraordinaire Jim Monahan. Jim had retired as D25 Parliamentarian at the end of my predecessor’s term, and at his recommendation, I asked his protégé Leonard Malley to...

Passing of an Amazing Man, Toastmaster, Leader & Friend James MonahanJune 21, 1938 – January 8, 2014  Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home – click here 500 E. Main St., Grand PrairieVisitation 9-11 AM, Sat 1/11Short Religious Service 11:00 AM Jim Monahan was an amazing gentleman and friend. He joined Toastmasters in June of 1986 and was an...

Rex Davenport, DTM, PID being presented a Presidential Citation by Toastmasters International President Pat Johnson, DTM at the 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas.  January 7 1928 – August 29, 2013 Rex Davenport, a long time member of District 25 Toastmasters and Past International Director, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the age of...

Our Toastmasters universe recently lost a shining star when Distinguished Toastmaster Sally Linn passed away August 15th.  Sally joined our Toastmasters family in March 2005 as a Charter Member of “Speaking With Class” in District 25.  If I could describe her first year in one word, it would be “whirlwind”. In just her first year...