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David Hooker (Beaumont, TX)
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I became acquainted with Naaman and Mary through Beaumont Civic Opera and Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society some 50-odd years ago when I was fresh out of high school and entering Lamar. Naaman also taught me in American history and an arts colloquy course. In subsequent years, I take great pride that he and Mary regarded me as a friend. Among his many accomplishments, he took pride in having sung Brahms's German Requiem under the baton of the great Bruno Walter (who knew Brahms) at Northwestern, and not many people know that Naaman was also a very talented painter and had three of his paintings exhibited a few years ago along with works of other artists of local fame at AMSET. There is just no end to his accomplishments and to the immeasurable contribution he and Mary made to the artistic, cultural, and intellectual life of this community. My fondest memory of him on stage will always be in the number from The Merry Widow, with BCO, where he sang and danced with Richard Foret and Dr. Emmons! Farewell to a unique, kind, brilliant and dedicated soul, with a wonderful sense of humor!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 |
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R. O. (Austin & Beaumont, TX)
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Dearest Mary, Rebecca, Philip and all your loved ones,
Patsy and I are greatly saddened today to read of the loss of Naaman.....our friend for many, many years; fellow singer, great man and such a gentleman...regardless of age or condition of health, we are never ready to give up one of our loved ones...please know that our prayers and thoughts are with each of you at this very sad time of your lives...God knows who you are, he knows where you are and he knows your needs each day, so call on him...line is open 24/7 and you will never get a busy signal...regret not in Beaumont for funeral but know we will be thinking of you...with our love, R. O & Patsy Williams
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 |
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Sherri Fitzgerald (FromTheLibrary) ()
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My deepest sympathy to the family.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 |
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Jodie Gentry Bush (Beaumont, TX)
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Mary, Rebecca and Phillip, I am so sorry for your loss. What
a great legacy he leaves for you. I have such fond memories of Naaman and your whole family- neighbor, friend, ballet, opera, professor. May the Lord bless you and keep you all.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 |
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Neil L. Quinn ()
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Please accept my sincerest condolences on Mr. Woodland's passing. He was both an engaging professor of history as well as a tireless supporter of the arts. His was the only class in which I heard the question, "Now where are my music majors?" He will be missed in both the academic and arts communities.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 |
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