Bumping this old topic once more. I thought David's old roommate & others who remember the Stalneckers & Tysons from "back in the day" might appreciate the update.
In the summer of 2014 David & Carol Tyson realized a long-time dream when they moved from California to Spring Hill, TN (in David's words, "God's country") along with two of their daughters. David had been in poor health for over 15 years and spent about half his time in TN in Vanderbilt Hospital after the move. He remained upbeat and optimistic, but his earthly body finally gave out on December 8, 2015. A "Homegoing Service" was held near Nashville on December 14, 2015. This was the entire service, filmed & edited by daughter, Traci.
https://vimeo.com/takeonedigital/review ... 32858ba727
Here are some clips (please excuse the quality) from David's "last concert on earth," an informal jam session on May 1, 2015 with Bette Stalnecker Gibson & Carol. David said he had not played the piano in 17 years! You never would have known it. It came back to him just like it was yesterday.
https://www.facebook.com/10000790831809 ... 72/?type=3
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https://www.facebook.com/10000790831809 ... 83/?type=3 (Bette's husband, Jim Gibson, appears at the 30-second mark. Jim passed away in April 2016.)
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Here are two (closer) clips of Lesli, Julie, and Carol singing at David's "Homegoing Service."
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https://www.facebook.com/10000790831809 ... 92/?type=3
And finally, Bette Stalnecker Gibson, accompanied by Carol Tyson, sings "We'll Talk it Over":
https://www.facebook.com/10000790831809 ... 17/?type=3
Bette turns 89 this week and is still going strong. She posts weekly (public) videos on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BetteStalnecker