8/22/26
Here is the link to Mike Grey's memorial minute from the Fort Collins Meeting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehtg2y85-wmNSGRmTfFvAS69xQGb-Fo0vWUGCRKwmzQ/edit?usp=drive_link
7/14/26
Please hold MaryLee and Gary Hicks and their family in the Light. MaryLee died peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2026. Information about the memorial meeting will be posted here as soon as it is available.
6/28/26
Please hold Marylee and Gary Hicks and their family in the Light. Marylee has been in the hospital and rehab after a seizure a few weeks ago. She will be returning home soon under hospice care. Cards can be sent to Marylee at:
8419 S FM 973
Austin TX 78719
6/1/26
Larry Vaughn's memorial meeting will take place on June 27, 2026 at 2pm CDT at Friends Meeting of Austin (3701 E Martin Luther King Jr Drive) and on Zoom. The link will be available at austinquakers.org the morning of the event. See below for more information about how to be in touch with the family.
5/21/26
Please hold Larry Vaughn, Joanna, and their family in the Light. Larry died May 20, 2026. He had been battling breathing and heart problems for some time but kept up an active life among Friends and Austin Unitarians with his music, writing and many hobbies. We will miss him at SCYM. Cards can be sent to Joanna at 1008 E 14th St, Austin TX 78720. Information about a memorial service will be posted here.
1/22/26
Please hold Byron Sandford and his family in the Light. Adam Sandford wrote: It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Byron Sandford passed away on January 10, 2026, surrounded and held by his loving family. The family is looking to receive stories about our memories of Byron and photos. Information about where to send those will be sent in the next SCYM E-News. You can send cards to Susan Griffin, Byron's wife, at 17215 Friends House Road #203 Sandy Spring. MD 20860.
1/14/26
Please hold Mike Gray and his family in the Light. Josh, Mike's son, reported that Mike died January 8 surrounded by family. A memorial meeting will be planned for the Spring. Friends in SCYM will be notified when we know the place and time.
1/3/26
Please hold Mike Gray and his family in the Light. Josh, Mike's son, posted at 8pm on 1/2/26: "Hi folks, my name is Josh. I’m Mike Gray’s son. I’m not on Facebook but I wanted to notify my Dad’s enormous!! network of friends, that he has fallen terminally ill. He is in Hospice care, here In Phoenix , surrounded by his family. We ask for prayers for him, to end any prolonged suffering, for a peaceful transition to our creator! We will provide an update after his blessed transition…. peace to all of you affected by this news, he has blessed so many of our lives and he is no less a saint in the eyes of the almighty!"
9/26/25
Please hold Tina Coffin in the Light. She fell and has a non-displaced shoulder injury. It will heal without surgery or casting but needs to be immobilized. Please hold Tina in the Light for healing and John Coffin in the Light as he cares for Tina.