Time sure goes by! Wow, 9 years!
Memories of Jim & Billie so fresh and bright! Grateful and thoughtful for your being in my life! Peace & goodness to Bart, Jamie & those beloved grandchildren & all their friends!

More great memories! Always fresh and inspiring! Thanks!
Peace to Billie & Jim. Love to Jamie & Bart!

Always fresh memories from long ago! This was our 50 RHS reunion year, put on hold! Gosh the years go by yet sooooo vivid and dear! Thanks!

Always in my memories!
Always in my heart!
PEACE to ALL!

What a dear friend and teacher! Billie & Jim's friendship continues to strengthen me today! I feel their goodness with me always! I lean on them both to get me through a tough day! Grateful to have their memories with me still!
Love to Bart, Jamie and ALL the familia!

Another year passes and the memories grow more vivid....Love to all.

ALWAYS in my HEART & MIND.....I smile whenever I think of Billie & Jim.
THANKS dear friends!
John Abbott

Loving my memories of such dear friends & mentors! Billie & Jim.
Love & Peace. John Abbott

Just reading through again and remembering. I finally took the time to peruse the site. If you haven't yet, I strongly suggest you click on stories and read what Peter Corey wrote. It sums up Billie (as if anyone could EVER sum up Billie) beautifully. What an amazing example of love personified she was.

I have a photo of Billie and Jim holding my son Jack in their arms on my frig a day doesn't go by that I don't think of both of them, they are truly missed

Thank you, Billie for being such a blessing in my life and for sharing your love with me.

"Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on. Cherished memories will never fade, because one loved is gone. Those we love can never be, more than a thought apart, for as long as there is a memory, they live within our heart."

Not a day goes by that life reminds me of you...what a role model you were for me, and for so many...the love does indeed live on.

The years pass, but not the fresh memories of a dear friend and teacher...Love to both Jim and Billie in our hearts.
Love and strength to Jamie, Bart and ALL the family.
John Abbott

Still miss both of them today!!!! Loved spending time with Aunt Billie and Uncle Jim, both in CA and we they came to visit in TX

What can I say but thank you for your knowledge and giving alot to me

What keeps coming back to me is the ability Billie had to make us all feel like we were one of her favorites. We can all take a lesson in that and try to do the same for others. Especially in the drama world, it is easy to get caught up in the all about me attitude. Thank you Jamie and Bart for sharing your Mom when it could have been all about you. P.S. The name is Mrs. Daniel! NO S! Not Daniels!There is only ONE O.L.D.

Dear Lady. you will never know what you gave me. I have danced all over the world. But will never forget you. Thank You and I love you

Happy Birthday Billie! You are always alive in my heart.

Always a smile when I imagine my friend and teacher Ms. Billie!
My memories are always fresh and still alive as I remember. Love to Jamie, Bart and all the family.... John Abbott in AZ

The class of 68 is holding its 45th this coming weekend and there will be lots of us who will be thinking about Ms. D and missing her. Tish

Billie was a huge influence on me. Not only a great acting teacher--still at it, I remember things she taught me years ago--she also taught us how to be good, responsible human beings. The Taming of the Shrew taught us so many life lessons--working together for the greater good, helping one another, etc. I think of her and thank her constantly. We were lucky to have crossed paths with her.

All these years later, when I hear the voice of my conscience, it's the voice of OLadyD. I'm lucky, my conscience is challenging, with high expectations, but loving and forgiving.
"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" - Clarence Oddbody, It's a Wonderful Life

Thank you for everything - from the beginnings in your classroom - to my daily life today - I find strength, determination, courage, and love in your memory.

Not only was Ol' Lady D a terrific teacher, counselor, and mentor, she was also a dear friend. When times became tough after high school and into my college years, she and Jim took me into their home for several weeks, making me a member of the family in every way. I have remembered their kindness and support for nearly 30 years and am ever indebted to their generosity. Thank you, Billie!

Billie Daniel had a profound and permanent effect on my life. I ended up majoring in drama in college, but found my calling as a teacher instead. When I married in 1993, Billie graciously opened her home to me for my wedding reception. What an amazing woman, mentor, role model...I love you, Ole Lady D! You will be remembered forever in my heart.

Mrs. Daniels was a wonderful teacher. I was fortunae to have he as a teacher my sophmore year. Rest in peace. What an honor it was to know such a wonderful lady.

Mrs. D made me love the stage, but I am so grateful for her brutally honest words, having dissuaded me and many others NOT to pursue an acting career unless "we wanted to starve." Only the strong of heart soldiered on, and because of it we have grads like actor James LeGros to honor her legacy. But in my dreams, I'm still performing at Clock, longing to please the 'ol girl. I hope I did.

A truly wonderful memorial today and Jefferson Walling, you nailed it ! Mrs D loved it I am sure...

The above remembrances make me smile the way I did when I heard Mrs. D. laugh - that laugh that erased the embarrassment of forgotten lines or badly delivered play reports. I'm proud to be one of Billie's graduates from the School of Life and awed by the example she set. It would be wonderful to give just a little to someone, of what she gave to so many. Much love to you, O.L.D.

Bet all those other angels are getting whipped into shape quickly now that Mrs. D is on the set! Someday we'll all rejoin the cast (with her directing, no doubt - even God knows when He needs to delegate!). Jeff Perkins - RHS class of '78 (O.L.D. class of forever).

I am blessed to be Billie’s "other daughter." The Daniels moved across the street when I was 3 years old & their daughter Jamie was 2. Billie helped me learn right from wrong, celebrated my successes, comforted me when I was hurting & always made me feel loved. I am extremely thankful to have so many precious memories of my other mother. They're a treasure that I will always carry with me.

Mrs. D was an amazing woman, teacher, mentor, director, surrogate parent and dear friend. Outside of my family, she was the biggest influence in my life. I owe much of who I am and what I do to her. Tough, but fair, there was never any doubt she cared deeply about all her students. Her legacy will live on. Bless you, Mrs. D.

I feel so fortunate to be one of the thousands of kids who found a second home at Clock (and a third home on Poppy Road) - I carry Billie and Jim in my heart always.

I was lucky, the Daniel's lived across the street from me when I was born. They were my second family, a positive presence, always there. As my #2 Mom, Billie bandaged my wounds, and comforted my soul. I hear her now, telling me "everything is going to be okay", and of course, she is right. I choose not to miss Billie, by keeping her with me everyday--a positive presence always there.

Mentor. Encourager. Director. Surrogate Parent. Fierce Demander of Excellence. Mrs. D was all that and more! I look forward to gathering with the many who will remember her in the hallowed halls of Clock Auditorium on Sunday. How totally appropriate! I just hope I don't forget my lines! God bless you Mrs. D. You truly blessed all of us!

A tribute worthy of "Mom D" won't fit here, but anyone who was fortunate enough to have been taught, counseled, directed and/or mentored by her knows what it was to be loved and appreciated for who you are. She could find a gift in those most found hopeless, and often changed moths to butterflies ( even in the eyes of the moth)! Thanks mom, for everything.

Mrs. D was always there for me, no matter what! If I needed a hug, a smile, support--she was always there. We all knew she supported us, loved us and wanted us to be the best we could be. My love of theatre was awakened by Billie D. She gave me the opportunity to perform and taught me many things that I still remember! She was the best! I love her, thank her and miss her so much!

Mrs. D gave me so many gifts during my high school years. The drama department was a second home, where everyone was valued. Her standards were high; you grew as an individual when you pushed to achieve them. She gave me an appreciation and respect for the theater and instilled in me a lifelong love of it. I cherish that time. Much love to her family...she will always be in my heart!

I so much love her....what a wonderful woman ...whom always gave her love.....God bless

392 characters can't do justice to how important Mrs. D. ("lady") was to me. No other teacher has had as profound an impact on my life. She taught me more than 'drama' (which became a career for me). She taught me character, commitment, manners and integrity. She set standards I still strive to achieve. She cared about us as people not just students. She will be forever dear in my memory.

I was in 5th grade visiting her with my dad. She had a long ponytail and I remember being mesmerized and in awe of her. She told me she would see me in drama in a few years. Many years after drama, she graced me with her presence at my wedding. I was touched by her as a child, a RHS student, and adult. Other than my parents, she is the most influential person in my life. All my love OLD!

Dear Aunt Billie, I always looked forward to your visits to TX and ours to CA. You were a great teacher, not only at work but with your family also. I remember how you helped me with a couple of school projects while you were visiting on your vacation and you didn't mind at all. You always had faith in me and encouraged me to do anything I wanted. You will be greatly missed! lots of love

Billie and Jim have been friends for more years that I can count. Losing Jim was such a loss to us and now Billie---words cannot express how much she will be missed. The Christmas parties in their home each year will always be a time that will remain special in our memory banks. She was a grand lady.

Two semesters, less than 10 months and Lady D changed the course of a life. I can only hope that this was not always a one way exchange. Thank you Lady D... We will all be auditioning for you again.

I previously wrote about coffee in Billie's kitchen and the mismatched mugs. I was at an art fair last weekend and saw some mugs very similar to what she used, and I almost bought them. What a treat to know how she felt every one fit in, like the mismatched mugs.

To my Dear Aunt: I called her my Auntie "Mame" because she was always so much fun. She always believed in me and taught me that I could do anything! Her hugs made me feel so special. Soar with the Eagles as you so deserve. I love you forever and you shall always remain in my heart! God love you!

To my Dearest Aunt. I called her my "Auntie Mame" because she was so much fun! She made me feel Special and that I could conquer the world. She believed in me and supported me and loved me. Her hugs just pulled you into her heart. God love you "Auntie" and may you soar with the Eagles to those great heights that you deserve! We miss you and love you forever!

Lovely, lively, Billie, my dear, dear aunt. In my thirties,she picked me up when I was distraught and got me back into the swim of life, treating me like close family. I will never forget her. She went hunting with Jim one time and shot an elk without having to leave the jeep. "What's so tough about that?" she is reported to have said. She was a very forgiving soul and had a sweet heart.

David mentioned "That Look", and I was on the receiving end of that more than once. On the other hand, one of life's rewards was saying something that made Billie laugh. I still hear it, all these years later -- what a wonderful, lively, musical laugh she had.

I love you Billie, O Lady D! I feel blessed to have known you over the past 40 years. I will never forget all of your hard work & dedicated years of service given towards our RHS BSU students & programs. Thank you for believing that all students have the ability to succeed with support & guidance. You will be forever missed. Cheryl & Clarence Butler & Family