In Memoriam

Kathryn Borcherding

Kathryn Borcherding, 57, died Sunday, September 26, 2004, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she also worked in the family business. Mrs. Borcherding was a Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and a member of the Vanderbilt Bridge Club. She also enjoyed volunteering at her grandchildren's school, Byers Dowdy Elementary.

Joseph "Rocco" Denami, Jr

Age 78
March 23, 2004
Nashville, TN

Welcomed by "Our" Gracious Heavenly Father at 8:45pm on Tue., March 23, after a 5 week struggle in Vanderbilt Hospital. ROCCO is survived by his wife of 50 + years, Sarah Lee Mears Denami, and their three children. "ROCCO" attended Father Ryan HS and was employed by Olivetti Underwood; a member of the Antioch Church of Christ and achieved Lifemaster from American Contract Bridge League and member of th Vanderbilt Bridge Club.

Dorothy Ann Smith

Age 73
March 22, 2004
Nashville, TN
passed away at her residence on Monday, March 22, 2004. She was born in Nashville, July 9, 1930. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Louis Smith of Nashville; mother, Hazel Carroll of Nashville and brother, Everett Lee Carroll of Franklin; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended Ward-Belmont College. She played basketball for Hillsboro High School and for Nashville Business College. Mrs. Smith retired from Bell Telephone Company after forty years of service. She was an avid bridge player and was a Life Master in ACBL. During her illness, she was lovingly cared for by here husband, his niece, Donna Harvey, his sister, Dot Barham and Willowbrook Hospice.

Ina Goldman

Nashville, TN
Age 99
(August 4, 1904-March 12, 2004) Preceded in death by husbands, Samuel A. Taylor and Walter W. Goldman. She leaves to cherish her memories; daughter, Patricia Taylor of Nashville; sister, Eunice Williams of Valdosta, GA and brother, Arthur Wade of W. Palm Beach, FL. She has many nieces and nephews. Ina had a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY. She was a school teacher for many years in several educational systems. She was a valued member of the Vanderbilt Bridge Education Association. She directed and/or played bridge 5-6 times a week. She had many dear and cherished bridge friends.

Tennessean article featuring Ina Goldman

Flo Allison

Nashville, TN
May 14, 2003

Flo Allison, a long standing member, teacher, player and friend of the Vanderbilt Bridge Club died Wednesday, May 14th. A celebration of her life was held at the club on Tuesday, May 20th. We had an excellent turnout and enjoyed recounting many memories and sentiments of this very special lady. Our sympathies are extended to her family and friends as they mourn her loss.