David Hurd David Hurd, SO, director of video services, died of a heart attack Feb. 26. Hurd was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last semester. tIurd graduated from Ha rdingin 1974 and had worked for the university since 1976. Friends remembered his spiritual leadership. "David was a man of the Word," Mark Prior, production technician, said. Hurd'sec-workers said he was always available to assist in all video projects the office was involved in. "Hewasalsoa very hard worker. Healways put in the extra effort," Prior said. Hurd's willingness to step up and be a leader in the office was remembered. "He was a leader," senior Regan Epps, video services worker, said. "He was always behind the scenes." Hurd was survived by hi s wife, Jennifer, and their two da ugh ters, Amy of Hou ston and Sally, a junior a t Ha rd ing. " - Staff Reports Kelly Mueller Senior ~elly Mueller was killed in an automobile accident Nov. 3. She was 21. Mueller was a psychology major and a member of GATA social club. She was born on March 4,1981 in jacksonville, N.C "Kelly always had a smile on her face," senior Tracy Glenn, GATA president, said. Friends relied. on memories of Mueller to help them through their loss. "She was all about making the most of everything," senior Amanda Mook said. "She didn't want to miss a second." Many remembered Mueller for her dedication to her friends, family and club. "She never did anything half-heartedly:' Glenn said. "She put her all into everything that she did, and that will be missed." junior KatieGranbergsaid Mueller wassomeonewho brought fun and excitement into the lives of others. "Everything you did with Kelly, you knew it was going to be fun," Granberg said. ''It made you feel special when you were around her." -jeffrey HilI/fer Deanna Smith A memorial service was held Nov. 9 in honorof Harding Board ofTrustees member Deanna Smith and her husband, Gaylon. The Smiths' private plane disappeared from radar as it prepared to land in Memphis Nov. 3. Board member Harry Risinger said that Deanna Smith was a positive presence on the Board of Trustees, where she had served since 1989. "She was a very intelligent person," RiSinger said. "She of– fered good ideas, gave good advice and spoke out." Before being appointed to the board, Deanna Smith selVed as a national president of Associated Women for Harding. "Deanna [did] a lot of wonderful things in Memphis," President David Burks said. "She Iwas]always active in volun– teer wo rk on behalf of the university." The Smiths, who graduated from Harding in 1967, were known by many for their generosity. "The Smiths were very generous in every way," Risinger said. "They gave financially, they gave their time and they were generous with every aspect of their lives." -jeffrey HlI1lier Janie Summers Graduate student Janie Summers was ki11e~ Feb. 10 after she lost control of her pick-up truck on Highway 64 east of Beebe. The 38-year-old special education teacher from Beebe had been attending classes at Harding in order to earn a master's degree in special education. She was enrolled inAssociate Professor of Educa– tion Dr. Jenene Alexander'S diagnostic testing class in the spring. Sununerswasa seventh·and eighth-grade teacher working inthe Augusta School District. "She was planning on becoming a special education teacher, and she was very excited abou t it," Alexander said. "She was very effective with her students. They loved her. She had really connected with some of the students that were struggling." Summers' 6-month-old daughter, Sadie, was also in the truck. Sadie was unhurt in the accident. Besid~ Sadie, Summers left behind a 6-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. Alexander'sgraduateclasssentSummers'seventh-and eighth– grade class a vase of living peace lilies and beta fish foUowing Summers' death. "She was such a happy, friendly student," Alexander said. "She loved learning." -StaffReports Katie J0 Wessells Sophomore Katie Jo Wessells died instantly after falling more than 80 feet from the cliffs known as B Rock Feb. 1 at Camp Wyldewood in Searcy. According to her friends, Wessells, who enjoyed climbing, was familiar with thearea. Hundredsofstudentsand community friends attended Wessells' memorial service Feb. 3 at the Complete in Christ Church in Searcy. "Her smile showed everyone what she was thinking," sopho– more Andrew Ingle said. "She made friends with anybody. She never hated anything," he said. Other friends referred to the unassuming friendships andconversa– tions she gave them. "No matter what she was doing, she always made time for you and treated youlikeyou were themostimportant,"sophomoreJohan Muir said. "She was the most selfless person I've ever met." Wessells was known for being active in her faith. "She was a role model to me," senior Anibal Tamacas said. "She set a great example. You could see jesus in her. That is what I am taking with me." - jeremy Beauel/amp
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