Memories and comments about Mrs. Fix's life will be posted here as they are submitted.  Please send yours to MeganHearne@rcs.edu and copy BruceJohnson@rcs.edu.  Make sure to include a description of your relationship to Mrs. Fix.  Thank you for sharing!

Bulletin board at the Redwood Elementary campus dedicated in loving memory to Mrs. Ethel Fix.

"The word that comes to my mind when I think of my dearest friend and co-worker is ADVOCATE.  She was always in the corner to help the ones who needed help and were unsure of how to go about getting it.  When I first came to Redwood Elementary 17 years ago, my son Michael was beginning Kindergarten.  He would love to go visit her office and look at books. When my other son, Peter was born later that year, the stuffed Dumbo in her office would always be hugged. In fact that Dumbo was sent home with me for Peter when he was ill with pneumonia. She was a friend and helper to my sons.  She was also a mentor and co-worker to me.  I cannot begin to list what I learned from her and even now I will ask myself, "What would Mrs. Fix have done or said." We had our crabby share times, but she always came back with what God said in His Word.  She showed me how she would study a Bible verse and then turn it into a prayer.  She loved her husband and daughters and grandchildren.  She would be the first to help when I was caring for my mother.  When my mother had a severe stroke, Mrs. Fix baked cookies for Peter to share with his fifth grade class. In little ways and big things she gave witness to the life of a godly woman, mentor and most of all my friend, and sister in the Lord." Mrs. Marlene S. Grunow, RCS Faculty Member

"My sister, my pal, my friend, my partner..........Ethel was an extremely important lady in my life.  She was a Momma Lion and the Helper Lady of Helper Ladies, but she allowed me to help her too and I treasured that!  I loved her." Mrs. Marilynn Rhodes, RCS Faculty Member

"When I would walk my dog in the Fixs’ neighborhood, our dogs would greet one another.  When my family took vacations my dog would stay with them.  It became apparent where she would really rather be - with her “grandparents” who had warm beds and treats and endless walks!  After one stay with the Fixs, she never came home!  Bud and Ethel became “parents” and we became “grandparents”!  Another dog of mine ran away from home and sat on the Fixs’ front porch.  When Grandma Ethel realized it, she insisted the dog spend the night.  When my children began attending Redwood, she would encourage them and give them little gifts.  She was wonderful caring person and friend.  My family, dogs included, will miss her very much." Janet Wallen, Current Parent Pictures of Mrs. Fix with Will Seuis (RCS Class of 1984) and other classmates, submitted by Mr. Craig Conley (RCS Class of 1980).

"I remember fondly the years working with Ethel at my side. I don't know what would have transpired without her able and Godly help. She was a true servant. Not a single task was beneath her to accomplish. It doesn't mean she didn't speak her mind, but she would complete the task even if she didn't agree. You couldn't ask forbetter servant leadership. Her love for the Lord was not a secret to anybody who met her on the way." Mr. Bill Seronello, former RCS Principal 1974-1986 and principal of the Lower School at Whitefield Academy, Mableton, GA

"Mrs. Fix represented the impeccable excellence demanded from teachers in my Lutheran school years. I recall having a brief conversation with her before Elliott was accepted to Redwood Christian School and she told me that there must be cleanliness and order in a child's school work. I have spread that creed to every area of my life. I always look forward to her commentaries in the News mailers. Women like her do not enter this world too often." Mrs. Tamla Long, Current Parent