Graduating UK & bartending at the HYATT
Ron Marsh
Below are pictures starting around 1978. I was living in Lexington, KY, attending the University of KY (1975-1980), and working at the Hyatt (1978-1983). For five years, we were a family, doing so many things togethere. Some of the best times in my life were with these people. I still keep in contact with many of them and we still make memories.
If anyone else have pictures relevant to this time (1978-1984), or relevant to us that you would like to see here, get them pics to me and I'll add them
Also, if you recognize anyone whom I don't know the names, let me know and I'll update.
Nancy Bloemer
Friend's forever
We met at UK and have been friends ever since, never losing touch. She lived in our sister dorm, Patterson Hall, when I was in Boyd Hall.
We kept in touch through all my travels.
Andrea Santos
Friend & Co-worker
My friend Andrea and I met at the Hyatt and also graduated UK together. We had many crazy times together, still have crazy times together, and I'm sure we'll have many more.
We still keep in touch.
Ron, Marth, & Lori 1976-77?
Friends at UK and Beyond
Lori, on the right, was a common tie between many of us. Unfortunately, she passed away. However, her passing did bring a lot of us back together.
I met Martha, middle, and Lori at UK. They lived in Patterson Hall while I was at Boyd Hall.
Martha was my jitterbug partner. Yes, we could jitterbug.
Mike Bonfert
Friend, Co-worker, roomate
Mike and I met at UK. He lived down the hall from me in Boyd Hall in 1978.
We also worked together, bartending at the Hyatt and shared a couple of apartmentss together at different times.
We still keep in touch.
Nancy Willinghurst
Friend & Co-worker
Nancy was also a waiter, and is still my friend from the Hyatt.
We still keep in touch.
Warren Wilson
Co-worker & friend
Warren and I met bartending at the Hyatt. We became great friends and remain great friends. He moved East to NYC and I moved West to LA. We still keep in touch and act like children.
Mike, Jeff Matthews, and Ron
Then and Now
That's my friend Jeff in the middle. He was also a bartender at the Hyatt. The picture is from 2015 and the pics pasted into the picture were from around 1979.
More Hyatt friends
My 23rd Birthday
We're at my house in Claryville, KY.
That's Cindy Brezindine on the left helping me cut the cake. Then me, Mike, Nancy, and Gina.
Still my birthday
Cindy, me, and Mike
Merrick Inn around 1980
I'm not sure what the occassion was, but I believe the Hyatt sent us all there. We were all bartenders and waiters at the Hyatt, or dating someone that was. Chip Booth, Jeff Mattews, Cindy Brezindine, Ron Marsh.
Merrick Inn around 1980
Mitch Kirchner, Nancy Cox, Nancy Willinghurst, Alex
Merrick Inn around 1980
Nick and Bridge Bentley, Susan Ryan, Mike Bonfert
Merrick Inn around 1980
Warren Wilson, Lori Roll, Amy Oran, Shaun Monahan
Merrick Inn around 1980
Peggy Blair, Kurt Richard, Jodi Tagan, Mike Davis
Graduation 1980
Santos & Marsh Family
Andreas sister Vanessa with their mom and dad on the left. And me with my mom and dad on the right.
The graduates
Andrea, Ron, & Vanessa
Graduation 1980
Me, my dad Don, and mom Carolyn.
I think they were proud of me.
My mom and dad have passed away.
Mom (1936 - 2003)
Dad (1930 - 2010)
Graduation 1980
My little brother Randy, me and mom.
My little brother has since passed away. (1965 - 2016)
Graduation 1980
Congratulation kiss
Graduation 1980
Andrea
That's Andrea!
Stop in Lexington for a visit
01-29-2021
Nancy, Ron, Jeff & Andrea
Jeff just moved into an assisted living apartment and we decided he needed a visit from us. Laughs and good times.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Fun times
I don't remember all of these people. But there's Nancy, Tim, me, Martha, Les, Nancy, Andrea & Charlie.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
More respectable fun times.
Me, Nancy, Martha, Tim, & Les.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Clever conversation?
Andrea and me.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
We had good laughs & god times
Martha, Charlie & me.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
3 Generations of the Santos family
This picture had to have been earllier in the day. It did get a bit crazier into the rest of the day.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Santos sisters
Lisa, Vanessa & Andrea
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
More conversation
Me, Andrea & ???
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Charlie
Charlie getting some canine affection.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Cocktails anyone?
Lori & Les
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Love this picture
Les taking a picture getting his picture taken.
Graduation Party at the Santos' in Louiville
Some guy and Nancy
I don't remember that guys name. Anyone?
And a little later
Carl and Andrea
Don't know what year this is, but their kids are now grown up.
1983
Where? Why?
There's Lori and me in the front. And the two on the left were bartenders at the Magic Pan. And I see Mike in the background. I don't rememer the other three.
1985'ish
Lori
Such a beautiful smile and person
1985'ish
Nicky
Lori's first born. I think he's about 40 now.
Christmas in Louisville
Lori
Christmas in Louisville with Lori.
Christmas in Louisville
Me, Lori & ???
Nancy Bloemer's (Biro) wedding party
Me, Lori & Debbie
This was in Devou Park
Nancy Bloemer's (Biro) wedding party
Ron & Lori
Nancy Bloemer's (Biro) wedding party
Nancy
Nancy Bloemer's (Biro) wedding party
Noah & Nancy's mom
Noah is Nancy's stepson.
Nancy Bloemer's (Biro) wedding party
Taryn
Boys in 1994
Steve, Pat & Warren
Steve Rivera, my husband, Pat Roll, Lori's brother & Warren Wilson.
San Francisco trip
Lori & friends
Someone sent me this pic.
I don't think I know those people.
High School 1977
Lori
I met Lori the next year at UK.
1980
Lori & Nancy
Around my graduation, I think.
Young Lori
In Loving Memory of Lori Roll Owens
Born: June 13, 1959
Died: May 12, 2013
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up
to meet you.
May the wind be
always at your back.
May the sun shine
warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft
upon your fields...
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in
the palm of His hand.
Pictures from Susan
Warren Wilson & Susan Ryan
Getting ready to go to Shell and Willa's wedding.
Pictures from Susan
Mike Bonfert, Martha McCune, Ron Marsh, Kim Krey & Gary ???
Pictures from Susan
Mike Davis & Greg Zagorski
Both bartenders at the Hyatt. This pic is around Christmas time.
Pictures from Susan
Gina Palmer, Bill Duraney, Susan Ryan and ???
Bill was a bar manager, Gina and Susan were waiters. I don't remember the other guy.
Pictures from Susan
???, Nancy Cox, Nancy Willinghurst, ???, Ron Marsh, Andrea Santos, Warren Wilson, ???, ???
Anyone remember this occassion?
Pictures from Susan
Gary Galbo, Chip Hennessey, Paul Keene
Company picnic
Pictures from Susan
Gary Galbo, ???, Lori Roll, Scott Owens, Mike Bonfert, ???, ???. Chip Hennessey, ???, ???
Company picnic
Pictures from Susan
Gary Galbo
Gary also worked on a horsefarm in Lexington
Pictures from Susan
Shell Isenberg, his wife Willa & ???
This was from Shell's wedding. Shell was our beverage manager.
Pictures from Susan
Lori Roll, Susan Ryan & ???
Hyatt Company Picnic
Pictures from Susan
St Patrick's Day
The Hyatt had a float in the parade in Lexington
Pictures from Susan
Kim Krey
Road trip with Susan
Pictures from Susan
Missy, Chuck, Susan, Andrea, Warren, Mike, & Kim
Ha. Susan has rabbit ears. Culprit has to be Warren.
Pictures from Susan
Susan Ryan
Pictures from Susan
Jeff Matthews
Looking dapper there Jeff.
Pictures from Susan
Sysan Ryan
And Susan is dressed for the day.
Pictures from Susan
???, Susan, Cindy, ???
Hyatt sponsoring a Bloody Mary table/bar doe SDerby morning maybe.
Pictures from Susan
Mike Davis, ???, Tom?
Hyatt company picnic?
Pictures from Susan
???, ???, ???
Peppercorn Duck Club people.
Pictures from Susan
???, ???
I think the guy on the left was a manager a the Peppercotn Duck Club.
Pictures from Susan
Mike, Gina & ???
Hot tub somewhere. Susan thinks the girl on the fight was a manager trainee.
Picture from Warren
Paul & Warren
Barback and bartender at the Hyatt. Nice shorts...NOT!
Picture from Katie
Lori
Picture from Katie
Lori & Katie
Grehyound Grill 05/23/2021
Ron, Andrea & Susan
Andrea and Susan came to visit me in Wallace Woods (Covington), KY
Babyback rib dinner in Wallace Woods
Ron & Steve's home
Miranda, Tami, Andrea, Carl, Ron & Steve.Saturday night dinner with friends.
Ron & Mike Davis 11/21/2021
Mike is another bartender from our Hyatt days.
Visit mike at his bar:
Backstretch Bar & Grill
84 Bryan Station Rd,
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 309-3314
Watching UK stomp Western KY
Ron, Nancy, Andrea & Mike
We all worked at the Hyatt in Lexington, KY in the late 70's - early 80's.
Watching UK stomp Western KY
Erik, Carl, Nancy, Ron, Mike, Andrea, Isabella & Carlos
Watching UK b'ball at the Hyatt in Lexington
Andrea, Nancy, Susan, and Ron
Nancy Willighurst
Nancy E. Coppler February 13, 1956 - December 3, 2022 Lexington, Kentucky - Nancy E. Coppler, age 66, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd at her home in Lexington, KY. Nancy was born on February 13, 1956 in Louisville, KY to Jess and Mary Rose Willinghurst. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky. Nancy was a dear, wonderful, and loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband Alex, son Adam, sister Jan Moore (Chris), brothers, Mark and Matt Willinghurst, sisters-in-law, Laura Coppler and Sara Coppler (Kathy), mother-in-law Shirley Coppler, nephews, James Meek (Emily), Nathan Meek, and Christopher Moore, niece Jessica Moore, and 4 grandnieces/nephew. Family and friends are invited to join the family on Monday, December 12th, at the Cathedral of Christ the King for visitation at 1:00 PM followed by Mass at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd., Lexington, KY. www.milwardfuneral.com