Crest Remembers Recently two former employees of Crest Foods passed away but their memory lingers on within the halls of Crest Foods. In addition, a current employee, Sandy Bennett also left us. Leroy Ewald, at the age of 84 passed away in early May. Leroy had worked at Crest Foods for many years in our Ingredient Division as their maintenance man before retiring in 1997. Here at Crest Foods he was fondly known as MacGyver (after the MacGyver TV show 1985-1992) because he could fix anything. At his
Sandy Bennett
retirement he was given a MacGyver plaque to honor his work at Crest Foods. Leroy also served in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart for his service during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Also in May, we lost Wilma Haenitsch who worked at Crest Foods for 24 years before retiring in 2002. Wilma worked in Production and always had a big grin on her face and loved spending time at work with her friends. Wil- ma, and her sidekick, Gaye McBride, loved garage sales. They loved them so much so that if there happened to be a garage sale in Ashton, Gaye & Wilma would take their lunch hour time to go check it out. Wilma would come to work each day with her hairnet and happy-go-lucky attitude already in place and was a constant source of good cheer on any line in which she was scheduled. She will be missed by many. Although Sandy Bennett had only been with Crest Foods for 4 years, it did not take long for her to make an impres- sion with her quick smile, cheery hello and kind demeanor. Sandy took great pride in doing her job well and will be missed by all her friends here at Crest Foods. Sandy fought a brief but valiant battle with cancer and leaves be- hind many loving family members. Our condolences to the families of each of these people. Joe Gomez Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Joe Gomez, District Sales Manager, Dairy Ingredient Division – South- west Region, was recently honored by the Dairy Products Institute of Texas by being inducted into their Hall of Fame. The DPI of Texas has recognized Joe’s 40+ years of experience, service and dedication to the dairy industry. The DPI of Texas was chartered in 1944. Their mission is to unite Dairy Industry processing, manufacturing and ingredient firms in the mission to advance the wellness of the dairy industry in general but more specifically the dairy industry in Texas. Joe has been a member of this group for several years and has served on their Board of Directors. Joe is also past President of the Longhorns Association. The Longhorns are a supplier support group for the DPI of Texas and helps raise money for student scholarships at both Texas Tech and Texas A&M. Congratulations to Joe on this great honor!
Jim McDaniel of Hilmar Cheese, Joe Gomez and Mark Compere with the Dairy Products Institute of Texas
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