Thu, Nov 26 2009
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Students, co-workers mourn loss of family “She and her students made so many of our publications,” Simpson said. “Anything we needed, she was able to get published. We are numb about the reality of this loss.”
Rockers said the news was difficult to take for the school. Many teachers and students were contacted before classes on Monday. “The students dealt with the death in different ways,” Rockers said. “The staff is still in a state of shock, but we’re all comforted by our memories of her.” Kathy Rountree also was remembered as a supportive wife, said Ron Hall, general manager of Joplin Supply Co. Richard Rountree, 52, worked as an outside sales consultant until 2003, Hall said. At that point, Hall said, Rountree decided to take a position as an inside sales consultant, so he could spend more time with his family and work in a music ministry at Forest Park Baptist Church. The transfer cost Rountree money, Hall said. “He chose to take less income to be with his family and to help lead music at the church,” Hall said. “Kathy always stuck by Rick, and his decisions were always supported by her.” Hall said Richard Rountree was a hard worker who made an impression on many people’s lives. He started with Joplin Supply Co. in 1982 as a truck driver and worked his way to a leadership role in the company. “He was always very positive, willing to listen and help younger people learn something about the plumbing business,” Hall said. “I can’t tell you how many people he impacted in a positive way.” The couple’s other child, Kali, is a student at Missouri Southern State University. Clayton was a seventh-grader at Memorial Middle School. Principal Steve Gilbreth said many students talked to counselors to deal with Clayton’s death. “He was a great, fun-loving little guy,” Gilbreth said. “He had a close circle of friends.” His death hit the student body hard, said seventh-grader Ariel Aldrighetti. “Lunch was so quiet today,” she said. “I know his friends miss him a lot.” Ariel said Clayton was her best friend, and that he enjoyed drawing and reading. Clayton had a knack for getting along with everyone, she said. 
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