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NewsMakers obituaries Harold Ponder, Founder of Economy Glass, Dies Harold C. Ponder, 85, passed away on February 9. Ponder, who founded Economy Glass in Escondido, Calif., is survived by his wife, Penny; a daughter, Kate; Harold C. two sons, John and Jim; Ponder four grandchildren, Garrett, Sarah, Kelly and Lauren; two brothers, Scott and Dick; and a sister, Nell. Ponder was born on July 20, 1922, in High, Texas, the eldest of seven siblings. He attended Crosbyton High School and Texas Tech University. On June 10, 1942, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for four years. Upon completion of his service, he married Penny Latham on June 22, 1947, and the two settled in Escondido. Ponder worked for Valley Lumber before starting Economy Glass in 1955. Harlingen Glass Founder Passes Away On February 26 Claudio Gonzales, the founder of Harlingen Glass Co. in Harlingen, Texas, passed away at his home. Gonzales also was a founding member and past president of the Texas Glass Association (TGA) and a past president of the Rio Grande Valley Glass Association. Gonzales, who retired from Harlingen in 2001, died of a heart attack at the age of 76. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Tovar and Jerry Ingles, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora, who died earlier this year. “We owe Claudio a great deal of thanks for his efforts to help build the TGA,” says Ray Soliz of Harlingen Glass Co., who also serves as a TGA board member and has known Gonzales since 1986. “He was very influential—he was a mentor.” Soliz and Gonzales founded two companies during their time working together, Custom Glass and Coastal Glass, both in Texas. National Building Science’s Barry Hardman Dies at Age 67 The National Building Science Corp.’s Barry G. Hardman died on February 7 at the age of 67. Hardman died of an aggressive lymphoma that had invaded continued on page 58 Jordon Glass Corp. Flat Edger/Miter (Miter from 0-60 degres) Dual-head Glass Drilling Machine (52” throat) Water Jet (Pumps from 35,000 to 55,000 PSI) Washing Machines 48”, 60” and 72” in stock Horizontal Tempering Furnaces Flat Edging/Mitering Machines • Double Edgers • Bevellers • Shape Edge/Bevellers • Horizontal & Vertical Drills Profile Polishers • Glass Washers • Tempering Furnaces • Glass Tools • Water Jets • and much more Large Inventory of New Machines for Immediate Delivery • Installation and Training Included in Price Toll Free: (800) 833-2159 I Fax: (305) 482-0119 I Email: sales@jordonglass.com I Web: www.jordonglass.com 56 USGlass, Metal & Glazing | April 2008 www.usglassmag.com
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