07/31/09 - NNHS Newsletter - John "Scooter" Huller
John Alvin Huller
(16 Sept 1925 - 29 July 2009)
Newport News High School Class of 1943
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07/31/09 - NNHS Newsletter - John "Scooter" Huller
John Alvin Huller Newport News High School Class of 1943 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today. Beloved
Newport News High School teacher, 
John "Scooter" Huller,
Class of 1943, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in Orlando, Florida
at the age of 83.
From the Daily Press - 07/31/09:
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ORLANDO, FLA. - John Alvin "Scooter" Huller, of Orlando, passed away July
29, 2009. He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Newport News, Va. He graduated in 1950 from the College of William and Mary. Scooter then taught math at Newport News High School until 1959. He worked in the Atomic Power Division of the Newport News Shipyard from 1959-1979 and then from 1979-1999, he enjoyed his second childhood while working as the Manager of Special Events for Walt Disney World. Scooter served with distinction in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen K. Huller. He is survived by his sons, Jerry and his wife, Carol, Mark and his wife, Dana, David and his wife, Bunny; grandchildren Melissa, Adam, Scott, Paige, Kellie, Stuart, and Elizabeth; sister, Mary Poe and her husband, Ron; and nephew Jeff. |
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A visitation will be held from
2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, with the service following at 3 p.m. at
the Baldwin Fairchild Lake Ivanhoe Chapel, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd. Orlando, FL
32804. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the American Lung Association, 1333 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32804 or Give Kids the World Village, 210 S. Bass Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in The Daily Press from 7/31/2009 - 8/1/2009. |
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July 31, 2009
Dave,
My condolences to your family. You're in my thoughts. Claire Walker
July 31, 2009
Jerry, Mark, David and your families and
your Aunt Mary, I am shocked and saddened to read of Scooter's Death. He
is one of the greatest persons I have met in my lifetime, and I am so
sorry I never got down to Fla. to visit with him. I admired him so much
for his raising 3 wonderful boys who became such fine gentlemen. God
bless, "Scooter".
Neither NNHS Typhoons nor William and Mary Indians had a more loyal supporter than Scooter! Personally, I have lost a cherished friend. I send my love and sympathy to sons Jerry, Mark, David, sister Mary, and nephew Jeff and all their families. ~ Ed Peeples, Newport News,
Virginia
July 31, 2009
~ Pauline Allen Mitchell,
Powhatan, Virginia
July 31, 2009
Mr. Huller was a shining example for the
students at Newport News High School, as a teacher, mentor, or traveling
with the TYPHOON Basketball Team or at home on the bench, keeping all the
statistics on the games. While he was serious minded, he did not take
himself seriously and had a great laugh. We were not allowed to call him
by his "Nickname" (Scooter) but much later and recently he signed his
Christmas Cards "Scooter"...but I never learned how he got the nickname
and it still puzzles me for he would not divulge the origin or how he was
tagged with the nickname. Sounds like an Army nickname!!! He will be
sorely missed.
July 31, 2009
Mr. Huller was my friend for over fifty
years. I owe my journalistic career to him. He got me my first job and I
have always loved him. I had a chance to talk with him several years ago.
He was a wonderful man, an incredible teacher and always followed my work.
He was indeed a great teacher at Newport News High School and one whose
memory will always be with me. I have never referred to him other than Mr.
Huller even though he told me to call him "Scooter." I simply could not do
it. He was such a great example and I have admired him all these years. He
was a wonderful family man. He will be sorely missed. Thank you, Mr.
Huller, for being a great example, a great teacher and my great friend.
July 31, 2009
I met Scooter when he signed on at WDW
and he became a close friend to my family and children. He was a true
gentleman and I cherished his friendship. Jerry, Mark and David, I know
you will miss him. Love and prayers.
August 01, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Scooter
for the last 5 years. He was such a sweet and caring man. Scooter was by
far one of my favorite patients while working at Dr. Pressley's office. I
will miss him very much. He always asked how my daughter was and was do
sweet to me throughout the years. I will never forget when he sent a
bouquet of flowers to the office for me with a card thanking me for all
that I did for him. He was such a sweet man. I missed hearing stories of
Mittens. I will truly miss Scooter. I am happy to know that he i now in a
better place and will no longer be in pain.
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to the Huller family and their friends, as well as to
all of Mr. Huller's former students.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
07/31/09, 6:04 AM:
Thank you, Carol:
I will be able to attend with your thoughtful notice.
Mizpah, Joe
Thank
you, Joe.
You
have my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend and former mentor.
From F.A.
Saunders (Hampton HS - '64) of VA - 07/31/09, 8:23 PM - "
Scooter Huller":
I am still unable to view your website but I did want to pass on to you that Scooter Huller passed away. He was a math teacher at NNHS. You can read his obit at the Daily Press website. Perhaps someone else has sent you this but didn't want you to miss it. I worked with him in the shipyard years ago and just happened to see it in the paper today. He was living in Florida.
Thank
you, F.A, I caught this one myself early this morning, but I appreciate your
double-checking with me.
Hopefully the difficulties with the site will be over soon. My sincerest
sympathies on the loss of your friend.
From Dave Huller of FL - 08/04/09, 11:20 PM via http://nnhs.wordpress.com/:
It is with great sadness that I report that my
father,
John A. (Scooter) Huller passed away on July 29,
2009.
NNHS was a cherished part of his life and he spoke often
of his days as an educator and the quality of the school and his many friends,
students, and colleagues.
Best regards,
Dave Huller
Thank you, Dave.
You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, a man who seems to
have been universally loved.
From
Harry Covert
('57) of Northern VA - 08/05/09 - "
Mr. Huller":
Wow. Thanks,
Harry.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Words by
John Newton,
1779
(24 July 1725 – 21 Dec 1807)
Amazing grace! (how sweet
the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Bagpipes Version of "Amazing Grace" midi courtesy
of
http://breadsite.org/classic.htm
-
05/25/08
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 05/21/08
Thanks, Dave!
"Amazing Grace" lyrics courtesy of http://www.friendsacrossamerica.com/amazinggrace.html - 03/15/05
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of the late Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Army
Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05