This column salutes the lives and careers of recently departed colleagues. It is the way NJMEA and NJRMEA can express appreciation for the work that they have done and the lives that they have touched. We mourn their passing and salute their contributions, which are the basis for music education in the state of New Jersey.
Vilma Lois Calhoun Vilma Lois Calhoun, 89, of Manalapan Township died on
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Perth Amboy and had resided in Edison before moving to Manalapan Township. She was a gradu- ate of Douglass College, New Brunswick and earned a Master’s Degree in Religious Education from the Biblical Seminary in New York. Lois was a music teacher in the Perth Amboy Schools for 27 years before her retirement in 1994.
Sylvia Satteson Hunt Holland Sylvia Satteson Hunt, 85, joined God’s choir of angels on Dec. Robert C. Futer
Robert C. Futer Woodbury, N.J. Robert C. (Bob) Futer, 83, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018 surrounded by his fam- ily where he had been residing at Brightview Woodbury Lake in Woodbury, NJ. He was the son of Cecil M. and Gertrude (Baker) Futer. Bob attended Bridgeton schools having graduated in 1951. He attended the then West Chester College with a B.A. in Elemen- tary Music. After two years in the Army, Bob was hired by Seabrook Schools as music teacher and taught there for 35 years. He furthered his education by receiving a Master’s Degree in 1971. He also taught for a short time at Gloucester County College and 20 years at Cum- berland County College. In 1982 he was given the honor of direct- ing the S.J. Junior High Chorus that was held in Bridgeton High School. Many singers were blessed and challenged to perform under the leadership of Robert Futer. Starting at age 17, he began directing church choirs, many local in this area, and other organizations for the worship of God. He even directed two church choirs on the very same Sunday. He also started a Community Chorus in the Bridgeton area for local singers to enjoy and led a Madrigal singing group at the Bridgeton Renaissance Faire. Bob had a beautiful tenor/baritone singing voice that he used for church, parties, and weddings.
23, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Hopewell Township for 57 years, Sylvia and her husband, Bob, had recently moved to the independent living community at Twining Village in Holland, PA. A music education graduate of West Chester State Teachers College, Sylvia retired after over 30 years as a music teacher in the Hopewell Valley and Lawrence Township School Districts. She spent many years teaching private piano lessons in her home. She was a faithful member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pennington for over 50 years, where she served on the Vestry and the Altar Guild and sang in the church choir. She was a “Healthy Bones” program instructor and led the Tuesday Bible Study Group. Sylvia had an avid passion for music, was a lover of birds and all wildlife and spent countless hours knitting and crocheting. Until recently, she was a member of a local bowling league and had one perfect game to her credit.
Paul Scheid
Paul Scheid passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 16, 2018 at his home in Bordentown City. Born in Plattsburg NY, he was a longtime resident of the Bordentown community. Paul was a graduate of Michigan State University where he attended the ROTC program. Upon graduation, Paul enlisted in The United States Army serving in the Army Reserves for 30 years. He was the music teacher for Allentown High school and Co-founded the Music Department for Mercer County College. After serving many years in the Music Department, Paul transferred to the Veterans Affairs Department of the college to mentor newly discharged veterans to college life. He was given the title “Emeritus Professor” upon his retirement. Paul enjoyed trap shooting and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. His greatest joy in life was playing music, specially the church organ.
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