In 1962, Eldon Addy built a clock for his wife from blueprints his cousin gave him, but when their son got married, he gave the clock to him as a wedding gift. So he made another clock for his wife, but gave that one away to their daughter when she got married. The next one he sold to the president of Weston Medical Center in Wichita, who saw it during a visit to the Addy home. Strictly a hobby, Addy's clocks have wound up as far away as South Africa and as close by as his friend Ken Shaw's living room. He has also made clocks for three OU fundraising auctions.

When President Kevin Eichner asked the 93 year old to make a clock for his University office, Addy was happy to oblige. He presented the clock to Eichner on Tuesday, November 11. "Eldon's contributions as a board member and friend to this institution for so many years, as well as those of his beloved wife Dorothy, have been powerful and deeply appreciated," said Eichner. "We gratefully receive this special gift, and the University will treasure it for many years to come. Eldon can know that this clock will help keep each president of OU on time and on track!"

Inscribed on a plaque on the inside of the clock, Addy wrote:

This clock is given to Ottawa University in grateful memory of our years on campus and the many wonderful relationships that have remained through the years. Please accept this with our sincere thanks.

Following the presentation, Eichner told Addy, a member of the OU Board of Trustees since 1981, "Eldon, you've given us the gift of time in so many ways!"

Originally from Wellsville, Kansas, Addy is a 1937 graduate of The College; his late wife, Dorothy, was a 1936 grad. He lives in Wichita and is a retired manager of Cargill Corporation.