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In MemoriamEdwin P. Horner
(February 1, 2008)
We have lost a consummate gentleman who had a loving heart for all. Ed
was devoted to the art and craft of teaching, which he regarded as the
highest calling of a faculty member.
He enjoyed nothing more than studying and discussing the law—especially
oil and gas law and contracts—with all who shared his interest and
passion for learning. Ed had a fabled knack for remembering not only
the names of his students, but also their hometowns and some
interesting piece of information about their background and experiences.
He was a completely humble and unassuming man who was an icon within
the Baylor Law community. Ed loved everyone, and everyone loved Ed.
Brad Toben
Dean, Baylor Law School
Marvin L. "Hub" Northen '29
(February 22, 2008)
It is sad to realize that "Mr. Northen," as I called him, has made his
last Baylor phone call. He was one of the oldest and most ardent
supporters of Baylor and Baylor athletics that I have ever known.
Although he lived in Shreveport, Louisiana, he and his late wife drove
to Baylor for many games. Later, his daughter—also an ardent Baylor
supporter—drove him to Waco. In these last years, as Mr. Northen was
nearing his one hundredth birthday, I would see him in Waco at a
football game, cheering on the Baylor Bears.
When he added me thirty or forty years ago to his list of Baylor "phone
call" friends, I was honored because the list included Baylor
administration, regents, and all the head coaches and assistant coaches
for every Baylor sport. You could count on the phone ringing soon after
Baylor had defeated someone, signed a good recruit, or hired a new
coach. Many times when he talked to me, he had already talked to Coach
Teaff, Coach Lane, or another prominent Baylor coach.
He would not only make personal phone visits, but he would give his
listener sports information concerning recruiting, injuries—the works.
I imagine that even Dave Campbell learned a few things from him.
I know that he and many other departed Baylor fans are joining in on some "Sic 'em, Bears" in a truly heavenly pep rally!
Will Long, att. '39-42, DDS '45, MD '51
Belton
"In Memoriam" provides members of the
Baylor family the opportunity to remember the lives of Baylor faculty,
alumni, and friends. Send your contribution (no more than three hundred
words; please include your name, address, and class year if applicable)
to Lisa_Asher@baylor.edu. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
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