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Society Mourns Passing Of Three Notables


Updated: 9/29/2005 4:41:42 PM

Einar Pedersen

Noted arranger and songwriter Einar Nedland Pedersen died Sept 11, 2005 at Bass Integris Baptist Hospital in Enid, OK at the age of 88. He was cremated and a private family memorial has been held. A larger memorial service will be held in the New Orleans area when possible.

A memorial fund has been set up at:
Bank of America
300 W. Randolph
Enid, OK 73701

Bob Bisio

A great "unsung hero," Bob Bisio died September 5, 2005. Through five decades of barbershopping, his influence was felt as a judge, historian, events coordinator, and in outreach through the World Harmony Council and annual Jamboree.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to
Harmony Foundation
225 W. Washington Street, Suite 2330
Chicago, IL 60606

Glenn Van Tassel

Two-time quartet gold medalist Glenn Van Tassell died September 13, 2005 at the age of 69, following a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease.) Glenn won gold as lead of The Auto Towners (1966) and bari of Gentlemen's Agreement (1971).

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