Author Archives: Samantha Halle
Julie Adler Noyes: On Jon as a parent
Mrs. Noyes, originally a teacher at Extended Day, was the St. Catherine’s lower school art teacher. I spent a great deal of time in the art room in the mornings before school and frequently dragged Daddy in to see my most recent work. Mrs. Noyes wrote this “Tribute to Jon” for his Memorial Service You were […]
The Report: On the budgeteer
Daddy featured in a Philip Morris annual report in 1996 for increasing accuracy and timeliness in the fixed budgeting process.
Sam: On heat sheets
Daddy was far from stingy when it came to shelling out the $5 or $10 for a heat sheet, and boy was he possessive of this piece of swim meet gold. Immediately, he’d mark up the heat sheet – highlighting my events, Joelle’s events and all of our friends’ events, regardless of whether or not they […]
Jon: On I love you when…
Daddy listed 200+ moments when he loves mom. They’ll be shared throughout the year. I love you when… You look at me and close your eyes like Spice (Spice was Daddy’s cat) You try to wink You say “poifect” You run your fingers through my hair You stroke my beard You make chocolate pudding for me You […]
Billy Greer: On Jon
It has been said by many that Lisa and Jon were a great couple and it was always agreed. Jon’s wit, humor and intelligence will be missed by us all. The PM family has lost not only a great friend but also a tremendous asset.