Nyle has been my personal and professional friend for more than half of her life. Scary, isn't it, Nyle! From New York to Tulsa to Honolulu, Nyle and her wonderful husband, Roy, and I have enjoyed a unique and warm friendship which I will always treasure. The musical and personal times we have enjoyed are legion.
I dare say that all of you hearing these words this evening have been moved by Nyle's organ and harp performances on many and varied occasions in church, concert hall, and elsewhere. Further, many of you know first hand, her wonderful, warm, cheerful and generous spirit.
Nyle's indefatigable amount of energy and willingness to go the extra mile in every situation continues to amaze us all. She probably realizes, as I do, that the day may come when she has to sit home and rock. But until then she will undoubtedly continue to bless us all with her performances.
I'm sure that all of you join me in wishing Nyle an especially happy time on the occasion of this milestone birthday, and for all her years to come.
Fred Swann
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Greetings from League City, Texas! We just received Nyle's New Year's Greeting card which invited us to visit this website and share in the special occasion of her 80th birthday. This reminiscence takes us back to the early 1960's at Trinity Methodist Church in El Paso, Texas when Roy and Nyle were Ministers of Music and Organ. We had the privilege of singing in the Sanctuary Choir under Roy's direction, reveling in Nyle's spectacular performance during each rehearsal and service. After many years' intermission we visited with her at Central Union Church during a visit in Honolulu, September, 2005. What a thrill it was to hear her play again!
Let us blend our voices with all of you who honored her on her 80th Birthday! She is certainly a rare gem in our Entire Life's Experience. Happy New Year, Nyle -- May you have Many, Many more!
Love, James and Carol Carthel james@carthel.com
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