ROBERT I. DOOVE ’28 MEMORIAL TESTAMENT TO STRENGTH OF THE BPNDS BROTHERHOOD
By Tom Tatham ’56
In Theta chapter’s history, there Are many family names that have been prominent, with fathers, uncles, brothers all a part of the Theta chapter tamily- names such as Anderson, Clark, Doan., Long, Guy, Myers, Halliday, Wyant, Mauk ,Littick, Van Buren, kestle, Hammond. Vler bome. None has been more prominent in tems of numbers as well as devotion to the spirit of Beta than the name Dovc. Robert I. Dove ’28 was adevoted Beta for many years until his death in 1976. Robert, or R.I. as his classmates called him, and his wife: Elizabeth Dove, had four sons, all of whom became OWU Theta Betas -Dave’53, Make and Frank ’58 and T. Clark ’63.
In mamory of their father and husband, they have made a significant contributionto the current capital found for ‘..needed house repairs to the chapter house at your Committee’s discretion.” Along with their contribution ,Dave ’53 writes:
Theta chapter of Beta Theta PI arid OWU have long been a part of the Dove family traditions .Our grandfather, R.R,Dove, and his brother, T.C.. Dove ,were Betas, class of 1902. My brothers and I are fifth-generation OWU graduates and Ashley Dove, Continurd Frank’s daughter, is a sixth-generation graduate. Our mother, Lib Dove, is still a generous contributor to OWU and lives in Shelbyville, 111., world headquarters of the Dove clan. Mother and I recently met with Dr. Arthur Fleming while he was on speaking tour in Phoenix.
My brother Clark and I are living in Arizona. I’ve been here since 1959, Clark is an attorney and I am a stockbrokar with Dean witter. Mike (Bo) and Frank are taking care of business in Shelbyville, Bo as bank president and Frank as an attorney. We would all love to hear from you.
For those wishing to renew acquaintances with the Doves, you can reach them at the following addresses;
Dave’s home is 6245 N. 75th St., Scottidale, AZ 85250. Mike is at 20 Moulton Dr., Shelbyville, 11. 62565. Frank can be contacted at P.O. Box 647, Shelbyville, IL 62565,
Clark is at 8420 N. 15th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020, Their mother, Elizabeth,, is living at 215 N. walnut, Shelbyville, IL. 62565. The RI. Dove memorial is very much appreciated by the House Corporation and will be used for renovation projects planned for this: summer of 1996. This contribution will continue to serve as a reminder to each of us of the legacy of brothers – and sons-to those youth who follow in our path. Our sincerest thanks to the Dove family for their continued friendship and support of Theta chapter of Beta Theta Pi and Ohio Wesleyan University.
(Editor’s note: Erne many of us recollection of the Doves bring back many fond memories and reminds us of the names of other families with multiple memberships in our fraternity. If have similar recollection and memories,, please let us star bear from you and share your stories and pictures of Theta Beta “families wish us. We can assure you that your photos will be returned after publication in our newsletter.)
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