 CLASS
NOTES 2006 - 2009:
September ‘09
Charles Barry Williams died in July 2009 of a heart attack. Ron Cummings
writes about his longtime, close friend in theObituary
Notes.
July ‘09
Summer news…Karen Hunter Slawson and husband, George, are
enjoying their grandchildren. Their son’s eldest is visiting from Rice U before
he heads off to Tokyo as an exchange student. The Shakespeare Festival in
Ashland, OR is one of their summer rituals. Karen and George still run a soup
kitchen in Salem (22 years) and advocate for foster children.
Jim Chilton finished this year’s Tour De Wyoming “in good shape...366
miles and four mountain passes. Crossed the Rockies twice…then crossed over the
Snowy Mountain Range for a finale. Took six days. This was my favorite ride of
the Tour in 8 or 9 years; great challenge and very well put together.”
Tom Clark and Jean Golisch Clark and Barbi Knopp
Wesser and husband, Don (’56), enjoyed spring/summer river cruises in
Europe.
Lee Grund and wife, Penny, are celebrating his 70th in August
with a family reunion in La Jolla.
Marian Blake Rowe
is heading to Paraguay in September for 2 ½ years of service in the Peace Corps
as a Crop Extensionist. Her son, Alan, was striving for global peace and freedom
in the US Marine Corps when he was killed in Iraq in 2004. “I hope to continue
his quest and contribute in some small way as a US Peace Corps worker. I’ll be
back in time for our 55th in 2012. See you then!” Due to generous
donations, the scholarship fund she established in Alan’s name at the College of
Southern Idaho has almost reached the limit of $10,000, after which it can be
made available to political science students at CSI. (See Notes for 2007).
June ‘09
Richard Bensen
retired in 1998 and began working for Travelers Aid at Union Station in LA
where he led group tours. Around that time he also discovered the LA jazz scene.
In 2005 he retired again, this time along with his wife, Mary Beth (’58). Travel
is a priority now…“to Minnesota to see our son; to the Santa Ynez Valley to see
our daughter and family; the central coast; the low deserts of CA; and
traditional jazz festivals throughout the US. I lost my sister, Ingrid (’55) to
cancer in February ’08. When at home [Arcadia], I walk in the arboretum in the
early AM among the coyotes and bobcats.”
May ‘09
John Heidtke
writes: “Life is busy…it is easier to get nominated to many advisory boards than
to land a good paying job! Penny and I are in great shape. I continue to work
out and may take up bike riding again with the idea of a long tour across the
US. Why not? Still working on that book idea…over forty stories so far. My son
returns from Pakistan next week…he will be full of them; grandkids arrive for
the summer in two weeks…no more peace and quiet around here!”
Shirley Burgess Vanderbeck is off to Russia in June on a legal study
tour. She is legal assistant to an attorney in Claremont and has won numerous
awards in her profession. (See 8/06.) “I became a great grandmother last October
with the birth of my granddaughter’s first child. Outside the normal aches and
pains of hitting the 70’s, life is good!”
Paul Geller
writes: “Thanks! No change here. Except that I turned 70. Feeling better than I
did at 65. Regards to all.”
www.pgeller.com
Jean Reynolds Trimble
lost her husband, Robert, in July 2008 following a sudden and brief illness.
They were married 49 years and attended the 40th and 50th
reunions. “It’s been a hard year in many ways, but you learn to deal with the
good and the bad. I am blessed to have two wonderful children and three fun
grandchildren. I have had a great life and have no regrets. Love to all.”
Pam Boller Pingle is still traveling in her profession as travel
agent/consultant, but is starting to cut back. She is going to Washington DC and
Williamsburg this month where she has a time share, and the fall foliage tour in
October. She has been back in touch recently with Jane Biffle Radar.
Penny Havens Deley was forced to evacuate in the recent Santa
Barbara wildfire, but fortunately returned home to find everything intact,
albeit ash everywhere.
Gordon Maddock
checked in to tell us he has made some changes: “I sold my company and moved out
of Arcadia.” He now lives and works in Rancho Cucamonga. His new address is in
the class list.
Roger Willis
and wife, Blanca, are still living in Carlsbad, are building a new home in AZ,
and will be moving there in early 2010. “I am fully retired (sold my consulting
company in 2000) and we are enjoying life with good health and lots of laughter.
I was sorry to hear about Fred Peterson.
[See Obituary Notes.] He was a good friend in school. Has anyone heard from
Judy Manly?”
Sherrill Williams Mayo writes: “Hi ’57 Classmates. Want to bring
you up to date on the SULTAN’S CAR CLUB—remember them? Some are still alive and
kicking (sadly some deceased). They meet once a year in Laughlin, NV for a VERY
FUN reunion. We were there April 19, 20--great conversation, a reading of the
OLD minutes (hysterical), good food and just a great time reminiscing.” Those
attending from AHS Class of ‘55: Jerry Mayo, Sonny Labriola, Don Leaverenz,
Lennie Roland, Jim Russell, Roger Rutherford and Jack Wells; from the Class of
’56: Faye Sanders Smith. “Karen Cunningham Schaeffer, we
missed you this year; hope you will join us next year.”
Sherrill was contacted recently by her old friend, Linda Lehr Woolley.
They graduated from PCC together. Linda and her husband, Doug, (they met at
PCC) are living in Dunsmuir. Thanks to Sherrill, we now have her current address
and phone number (see the class list).
April ‘09
Barry Busby French
shared the sad news of her son’s death in December 2007. Alden Barrett
French, 42, died unexpectedly and tragically following a brief illness. Barry
says they were very close. “We were buddies; he was fun to be with and very
bright; we thought alike.” Barry has two other children, Clark and Lara, and
granddaughter, Savannah, who live in the area. She is grateful for her family
and friends, and is especially happy for Lara who recently celebrated her second
marriage. For those of you who may not know, Barry is a gifted and talented
interior designer with a thriving business in Orange County. She still loves her
work and has no plans to retire.
Susan Cramer Peters celebrated her 70th birthday in
grand style, thanks to Marylee Grant Goyan (aka ‘Martha Stewart on
Wheels’) who drove up from Coronado and hosted a luncheon for 12
in Susan’s home on her big day, April 1st. (No fool!) Jean Golisch
Clark drove down from Cloverdale to attend. Susan’s sons and their
wives hosted a dinner in her honor at a local Marin restaurant for four
generations of family--oldest, her mom (96) and youngest, her grandchildren,
ages 4 years to 4 months. Congratulations to Susan, and to all who will be
celebrating this milestone soon, or have already. Hard to believe we have
reached the BIG 7-0!!!
February ‘09
Update on John Heidtke (see July 2008 below): Although his
doctors declared him to be in excellent health and fit for duty at 70 years
young, John was refused deployment to Iraq for 2009 (his fifth overseas
mission), so he has regrouped and decided instead to obtain his working FBI
retired credential and write a book of his experiences. John is an alum who
loves what he does and has no intention of retiring just yet!
January ‘09
In November 2008, AOL discontinued free Web space for its customers, and we
signed a five-year paid contract for hosting through Network Solutions. Our new
address is
www.ahsclassof57.com. See the list above of those classmates who are helping
provide financial support.
2008
Harvey Herr
has been in touch via email recently with John Heidtke (and regularly
over the years with John Sullivan.) Harvey has been employed in Iraq
steadily, except for a year off, since October 2003 on a government contract.
John expects to be deployed in January 2009. John’s son is also there (see July
2008 below), so maybe they will be able to arrange a reunion. Harvey went into
the Navy immediately after graduation from AHS, eventually graduating from UC
Berkeley. He has been married for 40 years, has two sons, and has lived and
worked in Vietnam, Virginia and, since 1974, Kenya--still his permanent
residence. He describes life in Iraq as difficult; however, “We have had good
experiences working with Iraqis.” (11/08)
Thankfully, Hurricane Ike did not do any major damage to the home of Robert
‘Bob’ Jones and his wife, Diana. You may recall reading here (see 2/07
below) that their home was badly damaged during Hurricane Katrina. This time
they escaped to a lovely inn in northern LA and sat out the hurricane with only
a power failure or two, fresh linens and some good food and drink. Returning
home, they found the house intact with only some minor damage to the landscape.
After their previous experience, they are exceedingly thankful and grateful.
(9/08)
Chris Dueker,
a man of few (but choice) words, writes: “It is always good to hear from you. My
mother died on 1 August, her 92nd birthday. She was still living in
the house from which I went to join the Apaches. The Class of 1957 shrinks. How
many of us are out of parents?” (8/08)
Peggy Tremayne
enjoyed reading news of classmates, but, along with others, expressed sadness to
realize “so many wonderful classmates have died.” Peggy still has her office and
works full time as a Marriage and Family Therapist. “We recently had our
children and grandchildren together for a family reunion at our second home in
Puerto Vallarta. Great fun!” Peggy’s daughter lives in Marin County and often
shops at Paradise Foods, owned by David Gilmour. (8/08)
Nyda Moore Dillberg says life in Arizona this time of year is HOT.
“But the winters are great! We were thinking of buying a ranch in Texas [Nyda
raises horses] and then our oldest girl and her family decided to buy a home
close by, so we will probably be staying.” (7/08)
John Heidtke is eternally young. He turned 70 in April, and soon will be
on his way to Iraq to serve with Civilian Police International as a Judicial
Advisor. “A lot of the Iraqi judges and their families have been assassinated,
so they need help and advice on their cases. [!!!] My son has been with
Blackwater and the CIA in Iraq for the past several years. He tells me
that things are going much better there than our ‘wonderful’ media is willing to
report. The Lord has blessed me with unusual strength and health, so I will not
waste it sitting on the porch in a rocker with the dog or chasing a little white
ball several times a week. There is plenty of time to do nothing when
we’re dead.” (7/08)
Jack Anderson writes, “Thanks for the updated Web page and info. Another
trip down memory lane with lots of smiles and a few tears for those who have
gone before us. Hope to see everyone for the 60th in 2017!” (7/08)
Bob Kerske
lost his long and valiant fight with cancer on July 21, 2008. He and his wife,
Evelyn, attended the 50th reunion. (See Obituary Notes below – 7/08)
Bonnie Merry Booth
and Chuck (’56) are continuing to enjoy “retirement.” Bonnie still works two
mornings a week doing the accounts payable and receivables for a company in
Irvine. “I’ve been talking about quitting for about four years now, but they are
so good to me. Plus I feel like it’s helping to keep my brain active!” Bonnie
also keeps active playing golf and enjoying their children and four
grandchildren who live nearby. (7/08)
Karen Hunter Slawson sent a lovely anniversary letter as a
reminder that in June 2007, many of our classmates were together in Newport
Beach happily celebrating our 50th reunion.
This was her first AHS reunion, and she is so glad she came. “Words just
cannot tell what an impact coming together after a lifetime has made. There were
many unexpected delights and joys. Funny, but I especially remember Carol
Beutler Hunter running up to me at the dinner in that same
irrepressible style I remember from high school, saying, ‘Karen, I’m a Hunter
now, too!’” Thank you, Karen. And thanks for expressing appreciation for our
class Web page. (6/08)
Gary Fultz wrote to say that he had brunch with Troy and his new wife in
May (08). “I had not seen or talked to him for 20 years.” After finishing MIT,
Gary worked at JPL for six years and then at TRW for 30+ years, completing an MS
and PhD in Electrical Engineering at UCLA. “I met my second wife, Carole, at TRW
and we have been married for 23 years. We retired in 1997 and moved to Escondido
on a golf course. I have been working for a property management company for the
past six years on a part time basis.” (6/08)
Troy Lemons sent an update for one of our “lost” classmates: Gary
Fultz. Gary, we remember you! Address information for him is now
in the class list below. Thank you, Troy. (5/08)
Duke Haubelt
writes that he and Sherry Hayden Nottingham (’56) were married in January
2007. “We dated in high school and I should have married her then... LOL!”
Congratulations, Duke! (5/08)
2007
Gratefully, the homes of Jim Allison, Al Banks and
Carol Carr Mayo in Running Springs and Crestline were not damaged in
the Southern CA forest fires, although the fires came very close, and all had to
be evacuated. Jim emailed that the fire came within ten feet of their back
deck! (11/07)
We received a lovely letter from
Dorene Meisch Leatherwood, a classmate who attended AHS until the
summer before her Senior year. She was disappointed not to graduate with us, and
has always considered herself an alumnus. She has remained friends with Penny
Havens Deley and visited her recently. Dorene moved to Ohio shortly
before marriage to her husband, Ed, in 1964, and has lived there ever since. She
earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, and taught school for 25
years. She and Ed have three grown children and nine grandchildren. For 30 years
they had a small farm and raised animals. Now retired, they are traveling
more; one of their most unique trips was to Russia and the Ukraine for seven
weeks to visit their son who was living there. Dorene enjoys scrap booking,
gardening, reading, Bible study and taking care of her grandchildren. She hopes
to attend any future reunions. Her address and contact information can be
found in the class list below. Welcome back to AHS, Dorene! (10/07)
John Sullivan, who missed the 50th because he was coaching an
important soccer tournament, wrote the nicest email. He enjoyed reading
the biographies of classmates, and shared his summer plans. He and wife,
Anna, will make their first trip to Montana and Glacier National Park in August,
and on the way plan to visit Marilyn Healy Hunt (AHS ’58) and her
husband. They also will visit Idaho and the Seattle area where they will
reconnect with family and old friends. They and their three children are
happy, healthy and doing well. John adds, “By the way, I am pretty sure
that Harvey Herr is just about to finish his last assignment in Iraq.
Thank God.” (7/07)
Marian Blake Rowe would like us to know that a scholarship fund,
The Alan Blake Rowe Memorial Political Science Scholarship Fund, to sponsor
students majoring in political science at the College of Southern Idaho ( CSI),
has recently been established to honor her son, Major Alan Blake Rowe, a career
Marine and one of our “Fallen Heroes,” killed in Iraq on September 3,
2004, shortly after beginning his 4th deployment. Alan attended
CSI and went on to graduate with honors from Boise State University, receiving
his BS degree in his serious interest: Political Science. Donations should
be made to The College of Southern Idaho Foundation, Inc.; Memo: Alan Rowe
Memorial Scholarship; and mailed to CSI Foundation, P. O. Box 1238, Twin Falls,
ID 83303-1238. Marian will appreciate it if contributors identify
themselves as members of the AHS Class of ’57. (6/07)
Tupper Pettit
sent biographical information for
John Nicolais, his classmate starting at Hugo Reid Elementary, who died in
1979. See the Class Obituary below. Thank you, Tupper.
(6/07)
We recently found classmate and friend,
Colleen Schurter Jannuzzi, after many years. She and her
husband, David, live in Portland, OR. Our searches over the past ten years
proved fruitless until Barbi Knopp Wesser (sleuth that she is!), found
Colleen through an Internet search. A semi-retired travel agent, Colleen
lost no time booking reservations to attend the 50th reunion.
She looks forward to renewing old friendships. (5/07)
We have updated address information for Patricia Keith Spiegel,
Joyce Mark Goodman, Jerome Faustini, John Heidtke, Ray Mueller, Carl
Raymond, Jean Ramage, Rod Phillips, Les Rush, Sandy Spaulding, Barbara Stoltze,
Joan Spratling Acone, Joel Woodward, and Wayne Wragg.
(5/07)
I had a nice phone conversation with Paul Geller. He is an
attorney, semi-retired, and lives with his wife, Susan, in beautiful Mandeville
Canyon in West L.A. We now have a current address information for
him. We spoke of Larry Martin before and after learning of Larry’s death in
2004. Paul stayed in touch with him until recent years. (5/07)
Remember John Cowdell, the exchange student who lived with Susie
Cumins Newell and her family during our Senior year? Susie
corresponded with him regarding the 50th. He wrote back saying
that he won’t be able to attend due to health problems, but sends his best
wishes for an enjoyable time. His current mailing address is in the class list
below if anyone wishes to write to him. (5/07)
Jim Chilton has moved to Cheyenne, WY, and plans to come to the reunion. He
found out about it from Betsy Jordan. “I forgot it was 50 years. Where does the
time go? Wyoming is a beautiful state. I enjoy living here. I do the Tour De
Wyoming (bicycle tour, not a race) and have a chance to see a lot of the state.
It is a six-day bicycle trip [covering 417 miles]. This year it is going to the
Devil’s Tower area. There is going to be a 112-mile century on one day that will
cover three states. I’ve got to give that a shot.” (4/07)
For the past year, Gay Ellen De Gero Williams has been caring
for and giving encouragement to her 40-year-old son who was diagnosed with a
rare brain condition causing tremors and other neurological symptoms. Following
surgery last March and while recovering, he was diagnosed with another, even
rarer, brain disorder. It should resolve itself without surgery. Gay says he is
doing better now, so she is planning to come to the reunion. She is talking with
Diane Schroer Turner, and hopes they can come together. (4/07)
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Interesting news regarding Bob Cummings, a musician and composer who
has become well known in the classical music field: he has been nominated twice
for the Pulitzer Prize for musical composition, and his works are being
performed in Europe, as well as the US. He has a beautifully designed Web
site where you can learn more about his accomplishments:
www.robertcummingscomposer.com. He may be able to join us at the
reunion if an upcoming premiere in Europe does not interfere.
Congratulations, Bob! (4/07)
There is new or updated address information for the following classmates:
Darrell Brook, Carol Smith Paul, Karen Hunter Slawson, Peggy
Parker Metcalf, John Van Ornum, Judy Shoemaker Douglass, Ed Faeth,
Al Banks, Carol Carr Mayo, Carolyn Stirling, Sue Mertz, Chuck Rose,
Robert “Bob” Henry Jones, and Julie Ann McCoy Mace, and Ted
Vecchione. (3/07-4/07)
Roger Stevens found our Web page, sent us his current address, and is coming
to the 50th reunion with his wife, Coleen. They are both retired—she as an
accountant, Roger as an engineer. “We are discovering new hobbies and
playing with our four grandkids. Coleen does her art and I keep busy with
my robotics research, restoring my old sports cars, and western history
studies.” (3/07)
Apologies to Al Banks. His name found its way onto the obituary
list by mistake! He is alive and well, lives in Crestline, CA, and plans
to attend the reunion with his wife, Connie. (3/07)
Marian Blake Rowe
sends mixed news. She led the good life in Idaho, teaching and cattle
ranching, after graduating UC Davis. Married 32 years, two kids and six
grandkids, now divorced. Two stints with the Peace Corps, and
travel/language study in interesting places: Europe, Africa, China Mongolia,
South and Central America, South Pacific Islands, Malta, Egypt, and some other
choice spots. In September 2004, two Marines knocked on her door to tell
her of the combat death of her son, Alan Blake Rowe, in Anbar, Iraq. “He
was my only son, one month shy of 36, with a devoted wife and two children.
He was a career Marine, “poster boy” for the Corps, on his 4th
deployment to Iraq. His death has turned my life upside down, and has
dominated my heart, mind and spirit ever since, but I am trying to learn to live
with it. Will do my utmost to make it to Newport in June and hope to get
reacquainted with some of our classmates. From the Web page, it seems we
are well represented in Idaho!” (3/07)
Ron Norton and his wife, Charlene, are planning to attend the 50th
reunion. “We have been married for 45 great years and have two
sons, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson. We live in Newport Beach, and
I have been self-employed as a manufacturers’ rep for the last 28 years.
We are looking forward to the reunion.” (2/07)
Jack Shuler,
DDS,
and his wife, Nardos, are back home in NH after leading a medical/dental mission
into the Olancho province of Honduras. “This is our 37th trip, having
served in 11 countries since 1984. [See 10/05 entry below.] Our team
treated/saw 3000 patients.” Jack sent some photos which we plan to share
at the 50th reunion. (2/07)
In 1999, we wrote that
Alice Bishop Kennedy and her husband, Jay, were moving to South
Carolina and building a home. “We have been in the house almost eight
years now. We are retired and are enjoying an active life living on Lake
Keowee in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I might be slightly
prejudiced, but I think it’s a beautiful spot! We have two children and
three grandchildren. They don’t live close, but they do have fun on the
lake, so love to visit.” Alice and Jay will be at the 50th
reunion! (2/07)
Robert “Bob” Norwood Jones, MD and his wife, Diana, are planning to attend
the 50th. They live in New Orleans. He writes: “It has
been interesting here in New Orleans. Diana and I were trapped in Tulane
Hospital for four days after the storm [Katrina] and had to be evacuated by
helicopter. Our home was flooded, and we lived in San Antonio for four
months. Our repairs are now pretty much complete, and I’m doing the same
work as before, except that I’m now an emeritus professor of medicine. I
look forward to seeing you all.” (2/07)
Tom Trippe
is enjoying life in Berkeley with wife, Kirsten, and dog, Frizzle. He is
semi-retired, and still working some at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in
high-energy physics research. He enjoys windsurfing, seeing his two
children, tutoring his five grandchildren in math and physics, and is building a
garden shed using old-world carpentry. “We have a beautiful garden, thanks
to Kirsten, who is a landscape designer. She creates the beauty and I do
the vegetables. We look forward to the reunion.” (2/07)
Current news from Pat Killeen:
“I’m retired from teaching, married to Phil Gosswiller, and loving San Diego.
Between us, we have five kids and seven grandkids. I keep busy with Tai
Chi, painting, swimming, and kicking back with Phil at our Baja casa.” Pat
attended the 20th reunion, and we hope she will come to the 50th.
(2/07)
Judy Bullock Cadenasso and husband, Sil, are both retired, and are
enjoying more time at their second home in Hawaii as well as using it for home
exchanges, “so we can see a little more of the world. Between us we have
six kids and six grandchildren—most in CA and one in Seattle. We are
really looking forward to attending the 50th reunion.” (2/07)
Rene Caron and Sandy, Bob Kerske and Evelyn, Bob Askin and
Jayne (Patrick ’58), and Dick (Craig) Martin and Sue Hatter
(recently married!) are all coming to the reunion. Rene writes:
“Dick married Sue last summer in a small family wedding on Catalina Island.
They are living in Casper, WY where Sue lived with her husband before he passed
away several years ago. Bob Kerske and Evelyn recently moved to Corona
after 30 years in Fullerton. Bob Askins and Jayne live in Scottsdale.
He is retired and still plays competitive tennis, rides his bike 30 miles a day
and competes in senior biking events. They travel a lot and are enjoying
life to the fullest.” Rene also writes that Tom Arthur is retired
and living in Tustin Ranch with wife, Linda. Rene is encouraging Tom to
come to the reunion. (2/07)
Faith Moody Fults and her husband, Bill, are coming to the 50th
reunion. Recent highlights: “In 2006, the youngest of our six children
graduated, got married and moved out. Also, we became great grandparents!
How can anyone be that ‘old’? We now have 10 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. My husband and I are retired teachers, but I still
substitute, and together we lead a Good News Club at a local elementary school.
Last August, we revisited the Methodist church camp where two AHS Senior
classmates--Penny Havens and Cecile Bowler--and I met our
husbands. I highly recommend church camp!”
(1/07)
2006
Pam Boller Pingle is planning to attend the 50th reunion. “I
still live in Oregon, do lots of traveling, and am a travel agent part-time,
having retired from 33 years of teaching.” (12/06)
Thanks to Troy Lemons we have found
Jim Smeenge. Jim writes, “After 35 years in the wholesale food
business, I retired from Kellogg of Battle Creek as Regional Sales Manager,
responsible for the Southeastern US and the Caribbean. I am married to the
lovely Mary (Miller) Smeenge. We have four adult children, and are
thoroughly enjoying retirement in sunny Florida. I have high hopes of
attending the 50th.” (12/06)
Susan Miller Metts found our Web page, and sent news and her current
address. Her “soul mate and husband of 35 years died six years ago after a
long illness.” She has one daughter and a grandson. For 30 years she
was an R.N. specializing in obstetrics at St. Mary’s Desert Valley Hospital in
Apple Valley, taught Lamaze classes for 14 years, and also worked in a free
standing birth center. (12/06)
Troy Lemons married (congratulations!) following the 40th reunion
and is now living in Danville, CA. He retired “after 40 years in computers
and software, and now I work part-time as a Notary Public.” He and his
wife, Roberta, are planning to attend the 50th in Newport
Beach. (11/06)
Joan Aunger has changed her name to Joan Aunger Dean.
She is moving from Temple City to Coarsegold, CA after the New Year. As
the name implies, Coarsegold has a colorful history dating from the California
Gold Rush. It is located on the southern gateway to Yosemite making it a
popular stopover for tourists. (11/06)
Susie Cumins Newell and husband Russ (AHS Class of ’56) are
“definitely interested” in attending the 50th reunion. They live in
Silverton, OR and sent updated address information. They will be in Santa
Maria, CA around the time of the reunion to attend the high school graduation
for one of their
23 grandchildren! (11/06)
Helene Winer Blumner sent updated address information, and hopes to
attend the 50th reunion. She is still working fulltime as a CPA
and loves every minute. She and her husband, Sid, a retired professor at
Cal Poly, have two children and two grandchildren. (11/06)
Toni Calamia Stevenson sent current address information for herself,
Linda Jackley Winn and Barbara Simon Jackley.
They are hoping to attend the 50th reunion. (10/06)
Chris(tine) Miller Decker
sent us her new address. “Art and I moved from Montana, after spending
eight great years there, to Arizona in June 2006. We wanted to be closer
to our sons and grandsons.” (8/06)
Diane Schroer Turner saw this Web page, and sent in her correct name
and address information. She is looking forward to the reunion. “It
will be my first.” (8/06)
Bill Eldredge: “Molly and I are alive and well in McCall, ID. I am
saving the date! We will be there! Looking forward to seeing all our
old (oops!) pals.” After reading this Web page, he adds, “I enjoyed
reading emails and checking out where everyone lives. Big surprise: Annette
[Gish Hall]
lives down the hill from us in Eagle. Also, a friend here in McCall buys wines
from John’s [Albi] wine store in Sandpoint.” (8/06)
David and I visited John Albi and his wife, Valerie (Vaughn, ’56), in
Sandpoint this summer. They have the loveliest gourmet delicatessen, an
excellent wine selection, and a reputation for being one of the best caterers in
the area. (8/06)
Sharon (Shari) Lynn Day Hubbard: “I am looking forward to seeing
everyone in June.” (8/06)
Nancy Roscoe Gilmour retired in January ’05 and loves it.
She has two daughters (both AHS graduates) and five grandchildren, ages 2 to 13.
She married her husband, Gary, in 1994. “We love to travel which includes
some camping. We’re going to Williamsburg, VA in October and on a Panama
cruise in November. Judy (Judy Bullock Cadenasso) and I try
to get together at least once a year. Looking forward to the 50th
reunion.” (8/06)
Vermille McLaughlin Sickler hopes to attend the 50th
reunion. She retired in 2000 after 40 years in the banking industry.
She was widowed in 1997. Six years ago her son bought the family home in
Seal Beach and she moved to Leisure World. “I love living here. I
enjoy traveling and went to Israel this May with 28 other people from my church.
Would love to hear from classmates.” (8/06)
Shirley Burgess Vanderbeck
is planning to attend the 50th reunion. For over 40 years, she
has served in the legal profession, and has earned numerous professional titles
and awards. In 2004, she was named recipient of NALS’ (Association of
Legal Professionals) Award of Excellence, the ultimate honor, in recognition of
her outstanding contribution to her profession. Currently Shirley is
serving as Certified Legal Assistant/Office and Property Manager to an attorney
and councilwoman in Claremont, CA. As Shirley continues her education
(“You can never learn enough.”), she gives back by teaching and mentoring
others, both in the classroom and by writing legal education-oriented articles.
Recently widowed, she has raised four children, and has two grandchildren and
five step-grandchildren. “They have brought more joy to my life than I ever
could have imagined.” (8/06)
Cecile Bowler Driskill sent updated email and address information,
and says she’s doing well. She took a cruise to Alaska in July.
(8/06)
Jack Anderson, who lost his wife to cancer a year ago (see below) is
getting married July 8th to Sandy Roberts of Sherman Oaks.
Congratulations! They will live in Cambria and continue their B & B called
Whispering Pines:
www.whisperingpinesbedandbreakfast.com “Can’t wait to see all of you at the
50th reunion and hope to be able to recognize some of you without a
name tag. Have a great summer.” (7/06)
David Pratt is not totally retired. He is serving on boards for both
profit and non-profit, and recently joined the board of the YMCA. “We now
have eight grandchildren and enjoy our time with them and their families.
Marilyn and I had a great time at the 40th, and hopefully we can
attend the 50th.” (7/06)
John Van Ornum is retired after 40 years in baseball, and is working now
more than ever. “Hope all is well with our former classmates. Was
sorry to see the names of all those who have passed away.” (7/06)
There is updated address information below for John Albi, Sharon Lynn Day
Hubbard, Ed Faeth, Mary Kloezman Stevens, David
Pratt, John Van Ornum, and Judy Wood Bieser.
(7/06)
Nancy Ford Truher sent email and address updates for Cecile Bowler
Driskill, Chris Dueker, Gloria Geisler Didion, Penny Havens
Deley, and Dorothy Heffner Voogd. Thank you, Nancy!
(6/06)
Linda Stewart Little was sorting through some old papers and found
the 40th reunion letter. She checked the AHS Web page, and sent
us some updated information about herself. “I am happily retired and still
at the same address [Pasadena]. Bob and I have been married since 1964,
and have two married children and two young grandsons, all in Pasadena and
Monrovia. I’ll be watching for info on the 50th.” (5/06)
Bill Jacobs and his wife, Carol, live in Central Point, OR. Bill
writes, “After many years, I recently had the opportunity to communicate by
letter with Chris Dueker, and that communication prompted me to visit the
Arcadia Class of ’57 website. Perhaps my wife and I will be able to come
to the 2007 reunion.” (4/06)
Vince Spencer has retired…for the 3rd time! First, the
City of Berkeley (’90), then the Navy Reserve (’99), and most recently Contra
Costa Co. Environmental Health (’05). He and wife, Charlotte, are enjoying
their grandchildren while their children are busy pursuing their own careers.
They toured Ireland last summer, and are planning a trip to Italy in the spring
or fall. Maybe Greece after that. (2/06)
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