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60th Birthday party
Dear Friends of Class of 65,
Well everything is set for the party of a life time!!!
You can celebrate your 60th birthday with many of your classmates. Mark your
calendar for June 23rd at 6:00 PM to attend a party planned fro you to
celebrate your birthday. The party will be at Kathy's in Granite Bay. The
address is . 8250 Macargo Crt. Granite Bay 95746.
We will provide terrific gourmet delights and great drinks. If you want to
contribute please bring a beverage or a snack to share!!
Do not miss this event!!!
See you on the 23rd.
Linda and Kath
916-786-8250 Kath's telephone number
lsills@earcos.org
Linda's email |
The Class of 65 40-Year Reunion "BLAST FROM THE PAST II "
is less than a month away. We’ve had a great response, especially these past
2 weeks. Several teachers have already responded.
Also, we are glad to say, we were able to EXTEND THE DUE DATE TO AUGUST 15 –
just a few days before the reunion.
You don’t want to miss this great time. Reunion info is provided below. If
you did not receive an invite in the mail, this email should give you what
you need.
Please feel free to contact George Hullin if you have any questions,
concerns, would like to donate a raffle prize, put together a display, or
provide some entertainment. Please pass this info along to any of our
classmates your are in touch with – they may be ones we have not been
successful contacting.
DATE: Saturday, August 20
TIME: 6-Midnight
PLACE: Plumber’s Hall
5841 Newman Court
Sacramento
(across from Sac State entrance,
turn Right on Carlson Dr, Left on Newman Ct)
PRICE: $40/person
Tickets must will NOT be mailed, but will be held at the door. Checks should
be made payable to “Class of 65”
Ticket price includes hors de’oeuvre, dinner, open beer/wine bar and dancing
to Class of ’65 Jam Band. Please dress casual.
Mail reservations and check to:
Encina Class of 65
C/o George Hullin
P.O. Box 13356
Sacramento, CA 95813
(916) 488-1400, ext. 35
(800) 431-1994, ext. 35
email: george.hullin@hrh.com
Along with your check, please include your Guest’s name, (a maiden name if
applicable) and current address and email.
There is a block of rooms reserved at Larkspur Landing, 555 Howe Avenue,
916-646-1212 or 877-LARKSPUR (Studio $89 and 2-Bedroom Suite $109). Refer to
“Encina Class of 65). Reservations must be made by July 23. More information
is available on their website:
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The 1965 Class Directory lists
contact information for your classmates. Please submit
your contact information.
Your class does not have a webmaster at the present time.
In the meantime, if you would like to submit your bio or say anything to your
classmates the Encina webmaster will publish it for you on this interim homepage. For a
sample see the Class of 1973 bios.
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class directory
| 1965: The Year in Review |
Headline News:
First US combat troops arrive in Vietnam.
Martin Luther King & 2,500+ other blacks arrested in Selma, AL, during
voter-registration protest.
Malcolm X assassinated at Harlem rally.
US Marines land in Dominican Republic during unrest between army & rebel
troops.
Nat King Cole dies, age 46.
Entertainment News:
Academy Awards, Best Picture - "The Sound of Music"
Grammy Record of the Year - "A Taste of Honey" by Herb Alpert & Tijuana
Brass
Bill Cosby becomes first African American to headline a TV show ("I Spy")
Sports News:
World Series - LA Dodgers d. Minnesota Twins (4-3)
NBA Championship - Boston Celtics d. LA Lakers (4-1) |
RUHMAN, Wenceslaus Ferdinand
Passed away suddenly on July 9, 2008, at the age of 61. He is survived by
his wife Sigrid; children Wolfram, Sieglinde, and son-in-law Kyle Peterson;
mother Rose; and sisters Barbara, Neone, Laure, Connie, Vicki, Ginny, and
Mary. Interment with military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Published in the Sacramento Bee on 7/13/2008 |
David Gebauer writes:
Bio Update - 4/08 (from 11/00)
We currently live and work in Camarillo and have done so for the last 17
years. Kathy and I have been married for almost 40 years and have a
son 22 (Phil, lives in Bend, OR) and a daughter 20
(Emily, lives at home with us). We purposely
waited about 18 years to start our family; we
were too busy working hard and playing hard; we finally grew up and
started a family of our own.
I am on the 1-3 year plan to retire from the Federal Government in
2009-2011 unless I get fed up with the political BS before then. We
recently purchased a new Class A Winnebago motorhome and plan to
travel, retire, sell the house in Camarillo,
travel some more, and settle in Oregon.
My son Phil is a MMA fighter in Oregon with a record of 4 and 0; he's
pretty darn good. Phil also has a day job as a department manager at
Petco; he loves retail, animals, and is a true extrovert. He and his
girlfriend Courtney are expecting their first baby, a baby girl,
Jaedyn Ann Gebauer due on 8/24/08 (our first
grandchild!). Phil occasionally attends Central
Oregon Community College but really prefers less
academic stuff.
Emily is going to school studying to be a Medical Assistant. She and
her boyfriend Vinny live with us in Camarillo.
All of us are doing great. The teen years were challenging to say the
least. As G Gordon Liddy says, "That which doesn't kill us, only
makes
us stronger." And we are a lot stronger and wiser today.
Life is good!
Story: Jim Fossi and I would box in my backyard
when we were in junior high and Jim would always
knock me out; he was so darn quick. Even though I
probably outweighed Jim by some 30 pounds he could take me
out easily.
Bio: 11/28/00
A brief update as to where we have been, where we are, and where we think we're going:
Kathy and I met at UC Davis in 1967, got married the following summer, and continued our
studies at UCD. I graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1969, Kathy
received her BA in Child Development a few years later (maybe that's why she is so
effective with me). We have two children, Phillip was born in 1986 and Emily in
1988.
After graduation we lived/worked in Bakersfield; Los Angeles; Houston; back to
L.A.; Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Annapolis, MD (Washington, D.C.); back to L.A.;
Palmdale, CA; Redlands, CA; and now Camarillo, CA where we expect to stay and retire.
In Milwaukee, we participated in cross country skiing and volleyball in the winter,
and tennis and sailing on Lake Michigan in the summer. During our 6-year stay in
Annapolis, we lived aboard our 47-foot sailboat and had the opportunity to sail most of
the east coast from Maine to the Bahamas, especially the Chesapeake Bay. We returned
to California in 1985 with the intent of being closer to our families and starting a
family of our own.
Over the years, I've generally done engineering related program/project/production
management in several different areas both in private industry and for the federal
government. Kathy has usually worked in education/social services but has also
managed small businesses supporting the boating industry. Presently, I am District
Production Engineer for the Minerals Management Service (Dept of Interior). The MMS
regulates the offshore oil and gas development to ensure that it is conducted in a safe
and environmentally responsible manner (sounds very bureaucratic and it is!) (good job,
great location!). Kathy is Director of the Camarillo UMC Child Development Center
with an enrollment on the order of 200+ (great job, lousy pay). My office is about 2
miles from home, Kathy's office is about 1 mile. Camarillo is an outstanding
community for family focused living and activities (kind of boring in a good way, it suits
us just fine, L.A. is but a short drive away when necessary, and Santa Barbara is even
closer).
Both Phil and Em are very active in the usual school, church, and recreational
activities, as are Kathy and I. We all enjoy camping, both at the beach and the
mountains. Kathy and I have been very active in swimming, biking, running, and
triathlons for several years, however our bodies are getting a bit slower and crankier
now.
Dave G.
Friends: same as grade school and junior high school plus Scott Gaylord, Keith Carter, Sue
Hermann, Dave Boyers, and Vern McDonald
Grade_school: Howe Ave
Grade_school_friends: Gary Disher, Jim Fossi, Dave Harshbarger, Bill Kern, Jeanne Kern,
Karen Newberry, Patience Thoreson, Melva Scheff, Disa Dahlin, Doug Kempster, Don Bain,
Carl Lyon, Nelson Smith, and Pat McLaughlin
Junior_high: Howe Ave
Junior_high_friends: same as grade school
Memorable_teachers: Bill Coke, John Tracy, and John Lees
11/29/00 |
Marie Parent Coulumbe
Marie Parent was my sister, she married Jim Coulombe from Fair Oaks,
05-14-66. She died of pneumonia, 03-14-67. She had
just turned 20.
Marie is buried at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
on Greenback Lane & I 80 in Sacramento under the name Marie Parent Coulombe.
John Parent '63 |
Jim Fossi writes:
Occupation: Retired from Mcclellan AFB(civilian job) in September 1999. Now
I'm a grape farmer and wine maker....
Bio: After graduation, I enlisted in the AF. Did my basic training at
Lackland AFB in San Antonio where they did much placement testing. Ended up
in Crypto Maintenace career field and spent another year at Lackland AFB
receiving electronics training. Graduated in the top 5% of the class (unlike
encina...LOL) and got to pick my next duty assignment. I picked Oxnard AFB
down in Southern California. Had a great time down there. Visiting the
Wiskey A-go-go then Pandora's Box every weekend. Saw a lot of good groups
and meet a lot of people. Received orders for more training in Mississippi
on a piece of voice crypto gear. Was really confused about that because we
didn't have any of that gear at Oxnard AFB. Little did I know the big plan.
Another 6 weeks of training then the orders came. Report to Bien Thuy Air
Field, Vietnam. Light bulb went off. That's where this gear is being used.
Damn. So, off I went to the Mekong Delta. Initially things were ok, but in
late 67 TET started and all hell broke loose. Won't dwell on that but lets
just say I was so glad to be one of the lucky one getting on that United
flight home in late 68 and got an early out at Travis AFB. After the AF I
grew my hair and pretty much dropped out and zoned out. Ended up getting an
electronic apprentice job for Viet Nam veterans at McClellan AFB and married
a girl name Terry. We had a daughter Lisa, who has graduated from Davis UC
and working for the state now. Terry and I where only married a few years.
So, for about 10 years I was pretty much on my own and working and partying
hardily. Did many thing at McClellan, from radar maintenance, computer
maintenance, quality assurance, metrology, long range planning, workload
planning, hazardous/waste management and system development, and when the
base was closing work on the team to contract out all the operational and
maintenance funtions on the base. Anybody bored yet? Almost done. During
this timeframe I met my sole mate Margie and we have been married for over
28 years.
Trivia: Still have my hair, thinning and grey but still hanging in there. To
promote the grape and wine business in Placer County a group of us worked on
forming the Placer County Wine/Grape Association. I was their president for
two years and during that timeframe was intrumental in taking the
association to a 501 3(c) non-profit corporation. We now have 11 bonded
wineries in Placer County. Tours available.
Friends: Wow, how about all my old high school friends. Dave Gabauer, Gary
Disher, Bob Frietas, Bill and Jeanne Kern, Karen Newberry, Jim and
Cici Christian, John Dufour, Patience Thornson, Karen Hoffer, Charlotte
Lewis, Bob Reider, Joey Jopo, Sam Turner, Sue Wayne, Randy Wilkerson,
et.al.
Hobbies: Fishing and Golf (bogey golfer) and growing grapes and making wine
Kids: Lisa 39, Mark 22, Michelle 20
Grade_school: Went to Howe Avenue Elemetary school. Lived on Delma Way.
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Tallmon wasn't a teacher but he was our councelor.
He was the best. Also, I really like Joe Patitucci ad Mr Foster my art
teachers and we can't forget Mr. bad breath Stallings our math teacher.
Favorite_memory: So, many I've forgotten more than I can remember. Need some
help from my old friends. I do remember I was the spit wad king in
English class.
Story: Only that I would love to have you up to the vineyard and share the
wine and some memories with me. Just give me a call.
Sibling_info: Linda Fossi class of 67
4/13/08 |
Mary Callaghan writes:
I work with special needs children in the public schools and was also was
and still am a licensed cosmetologist and barber. I live in Southern Oregon
by the ocean and I love it. My hobbies are genealogy, karaoke, gardening and
painting rocks. I would like to be notified of any upcoming class reunions.
3/22/08 |
Barbara Burster Benjiman class of
1965 worked for Mr. Nofsinger in the Reagan White House as an assistant. She
help plan Pres. Reagan's second
inaguration. She traveled with the Osmond family on a tour across America in
the earl 70's. She also worked for Lt. Governer Mike Curb as his pesonal
secretary.Barbara also worked for Dick Clark as his personal secretary for
many years. She died of cancer in 1986 and received a call from President
Reagan on her death bed. Mike Curb and Dick Clark attended her funeral in
Hollywood,Calif.
12/16/06 |
Samuel Turner writes:
Occupation: Quality Assurance Specialist,
United States Army
Bio: Entered Army Oct 65' with fellow alumni member Dave Stoddard.
Retired from the Army in 1987. Worked for the Army and lived in the
Susanville, CA area for 16 years. In 2005, took a job transfer to the
Charleston, SC area where I still work for the Army. Have been
married for 38 years, have three children, and two
grand children that live in the Susanville area.
Trivia: Served three tours to Vietnam without getting killed! Served
three tours to Germany and came back with two additional children.
Friends: Tom Phillips, Scott Hickle, Dave Stoddard & whole class (gone
to long) Have not been able to attend reunions because of work
(overseas) & family.
Hobbies: Golf and cutting the grass. Since living in the South, cutting
the grass takes up most of my free time. Damn, need to buy one of
those ridden mowers!
Kids: Jeffrey 35, Travis 29, Sammie-Kathlyn 22
My oldest son (Jeffrey) also works for the Army. Worked in San Francisco
in the computer industry. When dot coms started closing down, I
convinced him to work for the government. Since going to work for the
Army, he has worked four years in Heidelburg Germany, two years in
Ipswitch, England, and now is working in Rotterdam.
When we moved to Charleston my other son Travis came with us (he had
just divorced) and is now working for the Air Force at the Charleston
Air Force base as a warehouseman / fork lift operator. His daughter,
Kindra lives with her mother in Susanville, CA.
Our daughter, Sammie-Kathlyn is married, lives in Reno, and has one
child, Kyle. Her husband is a supervisor for a local plumbing company
out of Truckee.
Grade_school_friends: Went to grade school & high school with: Ron
Floegel, Tom Phillips, Tim Schmit, Scott Hickle, Larry & Terry Mick,
and others. Hell man it has been 41 years.
Junior_high_friends: Have been out of touch!!!
Memorable_teachers: Foster stands out in my mind. What that man could do
with a piece of clay!
Favorite_memory: As I have gotten older, my memory has gone with it. My
brothers can remember almost everything back to birth. Not me. All I
can
really remember is having a good time.
8/11/06 |
Sacramento Bee, May 23, 1968
VIETNAM SOLDIER'S FUNERAL IS SLATED
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Donald K. Bakkie of
Sacramento, an Army private killed in Vietnam May 12. He was 20.
Bakkie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bakkie of 2905
Berkshire Way, was born in South Dakota.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Kenneth,
Terry, and David, all of Sacramento; a sister, Pamela, also of
Sacramento, and a grandmother, Mrs. Marie Rueschenberg of South
Dakota.
A mass will be said at 10 AM at St. Philomenes Church followed by
burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 8 PM
tomorrow in Lombar and Co. Mortuary, 2930 Auburn Blvd.
5/9/06 |
Sacramento Bee, Feb. 28, 1966
SACRAMENTAN DIES IN VIET NAM, SHOT IN ERROR BY YANKS
An 18-year-old Sacramento Marine, Pfc. Phillip Anthony Lotta,
was killed last week by gunfire from members of
his own platoon who mistook him for an enemy. A
telegram from Marine headquarters confirming the
death informed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lotta of 3631 Lusk Drive,
that he died of a gunshot wound in his chest. In Viet Nam about a
month, Lotta was on a night patrol near Da Nang at
the time of his death. The incident is believed to
have occured Friday.
His father, a foreman at the American Can Co., said Phillip left
Encina High School in his senior year last May to enlist in the
Marines. He was sent to the South Pacific in
November and on to Viet Nam in January.
His family was informed of his death Saturday morning by a Marine
officer, Capt. T. J. Consodine of the Sacramento Marine reserve unit,
who said it is Marine Corps policy to have the nearest Marine officer
inform the next of kin. The telegram arrived shortly afterward.
Funeral arrangements are pending the return of
the body in about two weeks.
Phillip is survived by his parents and a brother, Michael Robert,
9.
5/9/06 |
Samuel Turner writes:
For those that remember me, my family and I have been out of the Sacramento
area since graduation from high school.
After graduating from Encina, Dave Stoddard and I joined the Army under the
buddy program and went to Fort Ord in Oct 1965. After graduation from basic
training, I went to Ft Gordon, GA for advance infantry training and then on
to jump school at Benning. I have not seen Dave since Fort Ord, has anyone
seen or heard from him?
After doing 18 months with the 1st Inf Div in Vietnam I returned to Ft Ord
for three years and married my wife of 38 years, Kristy Hart Turner (she
attended San Juan and Bella Vista). The way we met, she picked me up at the
Village Theater when I was thirteen and we continued a relationship off and
on until we married in Folsom in 1968.
I was sent back to Vietnam in 1970 and did another year with the 1st Cav
Div.
In all, I did 30 months in Vietnam and nine years in Germany. My wife and I
made approximately 20 moves during my 22 1/2 years of service. Yep I'm a
retiree, just wish I could afford to retire for good. We have three
children, the oldest works for the Department of Defense in England, my
second son is living and working here in Charleston, SC and our third child
works and lives in the Sierra Army Depot area (60 miles north of Reno). My
father and two brothers still live in Sacramento. My mother passed in May.
We returned to California after retiring from the Army and went to work at
Sierra Army Depot where I worked for sixteen years. In May of 2005 I took
another job with the Army in Charleston, SC and this brings you up to date.
I am (will) retire from here when I hit that 62 mark (thank God, come on
Sept 2008) and probably move the wife and I to Tennessee for our retirement
life. Plan on playing a lot of golf and traveling with our friends.
Sorry for the length of this email, but wanted to bring those that cared up
to date on me and my family. Has anyone heard from Tom Phillips or Scott
Hickle?
You all take care,
Sam Turner
5/3/06 |
Sacramento Bee, June 16, 2004
CHAN, GARY P.
Born February 12, 1947 in San Francisco, CA. Passed away June 9, 2004.
Beloved son of Virginia F. Chan. Husband of
Margie Chan and father of
Jennifer. Brother of David, Steven, and Susan Chan. He was preceded in
death by father Edward Yue Chan. A lifelong resident of the
Sacramento
area, a graduate of the University of California Davis and an employee
of the State of California for over 30 years. Gary will be remembered
for his love of animals and of nature; generosity, and gentle spirit;
honesty and sincerity; sense of humor - "old ladies like me" - and
his love of reading. Gary was a considerate and
caring gentleman. We love you and will carry you
in our hearts forever. Friends and co-workers may
say final good-byes at the memorial service, after which the family will
gather privately. The memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM
Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the South East Lawn
Memorial Park Chapel, 9189 East Stockton Blvd.,
Elk Grove; 916-732-2031. Remembrances may be sent in
Gary's name to the Sacramento SPCA, 6201 Florin-Perkins Road,
Sacramento, CA 95828 or to the American Heart Association's Gary
Philip Chan Memorial Fund at 1710 Gilbreth Road,
Burlingame, CA 94010, or by phone at 800-242-8721.
12/12/05 |
Sacramento Bee, July 10, 1992
NICKEL, WILLIAM ALLEN
Passed away in Sacramento, CA, July 8, 1992. Son of Elmer and Eleanor
Nickel. Survived by his son Liam M. Nickel and daughter Inga M.
Nickel.
Born in Manitowoc, WI in 1947. A resident of Sacramento from 1948-1992.
Attended Encina High School. Served in Vietnam 1968-1969 with 9th
Infantry Division. Worked as a Radar Electronics
Technician for McClellan AFB and Sacramento Army
Depot for 14 years. Graveside services are FRiday, July
10 at 9:30 AM at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Fair Oaks, CA.
12/12/05 |
Our friend CAROL BROX has 'gone
HOME'.
She slipped off to Heaven during the night.
She fought the good fight for so many years.
She will be missed, but not forgotten.
I will keep you updated as plans are made for her services.
If anybody would like more details,
please have them contact me..
Thank you
.......Patience Thoreson, Class of '65,
patiencet@mac.com
+++
Southern California memorial service for CAROL
BROX will be held on Saturday, 11/19/05 at 1:00 p.m. at Carlsbad Community
Church, 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008. A reception will be held
on site following the service. From Highway 5 take
the Carlsbad Village Drive exit west. Go one block to Harding and turn left
(south). The sanctuary is in the second block on the right hand side of the
street at the corner of Harding and Pine Street.
If you wish, donations may be made in Carol's memory to the Komen
Foundation, 8057 Raytheon Rd., Ste. 1, San Diego, CA 92111. If you wish to
donate through their website, go to www.sdkomen.org and click on "how can
you help". Then click on "donate to the cure" and a form will come up.
If you wish to send flowers for the service, the church will accept
them starting on Friday. Please don't hesitate to
pass information on to anyone you think may have been missed by the e-mail
or a phone call
+++
The service on Saturday was very much a tribute which could
have been titled "What a friend we have in Carol." The pastor started with
a few gentle words about Carol's strong faith and
love for Jesus. He likened her to a pebble that when dropped in a pond
radiates outward creating many circles that are connected by that one
pebble. . Robbie spoke about how Carol was a
friend to all. How she could make a new friend where ever she was
- in the grocery line, in a restaurant, walking on the beach -- where ever.
. and that the newest of her 'friends' was as important to Carol as the
oldest ones. Loretta and Dick spoke of their
times knowing Carol since College. Then Mike (of Mike and Michelle) got up
and introduced himself. "My name is Mike, and I am Carol's BEST
Friend."... That said it all. Everyone laughed,
because Carol made us all feel like her Best Friend. . Many other of
Carol's Best Friends spoke. The same theme resounded from each
speaker. Stories of Carol's big heart and enthusiasm, her love of life, her
genuine concern for the welfare of other filled
the afternoon. Krista made a special point of thanking all of Carol's
friends who were the real caretakers during Carol's low points when the
family members could not travel to be with Carol.
The pastor spoke again, committing Carol to the Lord's care, and
the gathering prayed the Lord's Prayer together. Then while the song
that Carol loved by Kenny Chesnee 'Live Like You Are Dying' resounded
through the church, we all were entertained by a
slide show that Robbie had created. . Lots of wonderful photos of Carol's
fabulous red-lipsticked smile. Family and friends glad for one more chance
to see that face. Afterward, the crowd continued
to share stories of Carol at a small reception in the
Church's 'gathering' room. Ronnie and Robbie we gracious and thanked
every one for coming. The tables were decorated with brightly colored
flowers and balloons, and a little bucket of sand
with beach toys. A simple buffet of salads and cold cuts was served. Very
tastefully done. Carol would have approved. As I
was driving away from Carlsbad, the sun was setting over the ocean. A
beautiful sunset. A perfect ending to a heartwarming day.
.......Patience
11/21/05 |
Jim Vassar writes:
Retired January 30, 2004. Enrolled in Sierra College's Construction
Technology Residential Program. Learning to build houses a big departure
from computer related work. Created a website (HTTP://WWW.FORTSUTTERRACINGPIGEONCLUB.ORG/)
for the racing pigeon club. In a downscaling mode in my life, letting go of
things no longer important, and looking at some sort of community service.
9/2/05 |
Vern McDonald writes:
Occupation: General Sales Mgr. at a Hummer, Cadillac, Saab store.
Bio: Served a Mormon mission in England. BS from BYU, 1 yr at UCLA. Worked 2
years as an orthotist and prosthetist. Sold real estate. became
a broker and builder. Divorced in 1989, fell into the car business and
stayed.
Trivia: I bought an airplane in the 70's and learned to fly. I have 1500
hours.
Friends: Jim Bodenhamer, Dan Findlay, Butch Wilson. Everyone but Dan and
Vicki Findlay.
Hobbies: I just took up golf. I love tennis. I like babysitting my 13
grandkids. (not all at once)I enjoy my ski boat, we live on a small lake.
Kids: My kids are all better than their Dad. Two of them have moved close to
me. All but one live im Washington. My six and Carol's 4 have gotten along
beautifully for the 15 years we've been married.
Grade_school: In Washington.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk.
Junior_high_friends: Suzanne Mendonca, My first California crush. Jim, Dan
Butch and Bob Miller.
Memorable_teachers: Lee and Francis, great fun and effective teaching. Mrs.
Wilkinson.
Favorite_memory: Homecoming assembly on my 16th birthday. Introduced as
football team member. Got my license that morning and drove to the prom.
Story: The Eagles concert I attended last Summer was the best concert I've
ever been to. I'm proud of Tim.
Sibling_info: Peggy McDonald (Denna) 1960, Jim McDonald 1963 comments: I
have really fond memories of my high school years and I am so looking
forward to renewing accquintances at the coming reunion.
9/2/05 |
COOPER, John E.
Passed away at home surrounded by loving family, after a courageous battle
with CLL on November 7, 2004, at age 57. Dearly beloved husband of Debbie
for 15 years. Loving father of Christina (Rick), Tracy (Gary), Jennifer
(Yuri), Todd (Polly), Jamie (Jeremy), Erin, La Verne (Roger) and Destiny
(Ron). Devoted grandfather of eight grandchildren and predeceased by one.
Dedicated son of Charles and Gladys Cooper. Dearest grandson of Tina Baumer.
Beloved brother of Martha Greever. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and
cousins A 24-year SMUD employee and proud to be a Vietnam Veteran, U.S.
Army. Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at EAST LAWN
MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, 43rd and Folsom, Sacramento, on Thursday, Nov. 11,
2004, at 2:00 PM with public visitation on Thursday from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM.
Final inturnment, East Lawn Memorial Park. Family requests donations be sent
to Kaiser Hospice Foundation. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 11/10/2004.
11/11/04 |
Sandra Frances Bell
Memorial services were held for Sandi Bell on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at
the LDS Church in Mount Vernon, Washington. Sandi was born on December 13,
1946 and died September 30, 2003 from complications of Diabetes and
Lymphoma. Sandi is survived by her daughter Tina Jonnassen and her husband
James of Mount Vernon, two granddaughters Courtney and Dreydee. Sandi was
active with the American Red Cross as a data processor and instructor in CPR
and First Aid.
10/13/03 |
Kathleen Johnson writes:
Occupation: Senior Engineering Assistant City of Davis Public Works
Dept.
Bio: AA from American River College in '67, went to work for CA State Lands
Commission in '68 then on the the City fo Davis in '71. Left the
City for a while in Dec. of '80 to return in July
of '86. Between 80 and 86 I lived in Crescent
City, Weaverville and Ukiah working for private surveyor, the US
Forest Service and Mendocino Co. Planning. Spent the summer on'82 as a
volunteer Wilderness Ranger in the Trinity Alps, one of best
experiences of my life.
Friends: My friends where several in the class behind us... Linda Flink with
my best friends and close behind where Jane Rudd, Dawn Lauppe, Ann
Merideth and Linda Roloff
Hobbies: I love to Texas Two-Step or Swing, Kite flying, Hiking,
Backpacking, have to like Biking in Davis, Docent at the California
State Railroad Museum, Usher for the Sac. River
Cats and love the Monarchs games.
Grade_school: Dyer-Kelly
Grade_school_friends: Debbie Gerth, Timmy Schmidt, Debbie Donahue
Memorable_teachers: Miss Wonder, Miss Painter, Mr. Pat
Favorite_memory: To many to say and my memory isn't like it use to be...
Loved rooting for the home team ALWAYS and just being at Encina
4/24/03 |
Walter Lubiejewski writes:
Occupation: Labourer
Bio: Left Encina March of senior year to join the navy. After basic training
went to Lakehurst, NJ to train as a meteorologist. Left for Kenitra, Morocco
(1966-1967) as a weather observer specialising in upper air observations.
1967-1968 Operation Deep Freeze. 1968-1969 back to Lakehurst for training in
satellite interpetation. 1969-1971 Pearl Harbour, HI weather analysis,
computer weather modelling and satellite imagery interpetation. Involved in
Apollo missions 9,10,11,12. 1971-1971 back to Lakehurst for weather
forecasting and oceanography. 1971-1974 Long Beach, Ca weather forecaster.
1974-1975 Sasebo, Japan Staff Meteorologist for RADM J.J. Johnson. 1975-1996
living in New Zealand and working for Databank Systems Ltd as a controller
of computer operations and then as a Sales Consultant. 1996-1997 started my
on business in computer consummables, which didn't survive. 1997 to present
still living in N.Z. and working for a building material recycling company.
Kids: Tara Lubiejewski -23,
Brian Lubiejewski -30, Michael Lubiejewski
- deceased 6/12/79 age 10
Tara is in her last year of a degree in early childhood developement while
trying to raise her son as a solo person.
Brian has been in the U.S. Air Force for almost 12 years. Is currently
stationed at Clovis AFB attached to an F-15 squadron as a flight mechanic
specialising in jet engines.
Grade_school: Albertinum, Ukiah, Ca; Edison Elementary School, San
Francisco, Ca
Memorable_teachers: Mr Stearns (science) - Even though I didn't do well in
his class he gave me the bug for science. Mrs Marelich (history) Failed her
class three times but left a lasting love of history which is my favourite
subject.
Favorite_memory:
1) Carl Lyons and myself ruining my mother stove making soap for Mr Stearns
science class. I don't belive that Carl is in the soap business.
2) Gary Disher and I drinking a gallon of A&W root beer before pre--season
J.V. football practice. Hot weather, rootbeer and tackling practice do not
mix. I haven't touch rootbeer since.
2/23/03 |
Karolyn Knight writes:
Occupation: Behavioral Therapist and Life Skills Consultant
Bio: Most of my years since graduation were taken up raising my 5 children
and continuing with my education. Now that they're much "all grown up" I
am enjoying their friendship and my work.
Friends: Among the great friends I had in High School were Kathy Byrne
Murray, Toni Richmond, Muriel Watts, Debbie Gerth Mattos, Leslie Cameron to
name a few.
Hobbies: After living a relatively quiet life for most of my adult years I
am now doing quite a bit of traveling and exploring with my new husband (an
old friend from elementary school in Oroville).
Kids: My oldest daughter Stacy (30) works for Fox Network selling
advertizing air time. Adam (28) is in an PhD program in Organizational
Psychology, Brendan (23) works for a commercial production company in LA
with plans to become a director; Kal (21) is beginning a career in the
insurance business (training with Adam's father-in-law)and Tori (19)is in
her second year of college. And I can't leave out Chrissy. Chrissy is
Adam's wife and a clothing designer with an up-and-coming line of casual
wear called "My Tee." Her shirts, have appeared on several TV shows (such
as Friends, Good Morning Miami) and in People magazine and her celebrity
endorsements by are beginning to roll in. She's a talented and creative
little "sprite" and you can see her and some of her designs on her website
myteerocks.com.
Grade_school_friends: My elementary school years were spent in Oroville,
California. I moved to Sacramento and started at Encina as a sophomore.
Memorable_teachers: There were several, but the one who stands out was Mr.
Lee. His humor and the relaxed atmosphere of his classroom were
refreshing. He made what can be a dry subject come alive.
Story: I have what you might call an "Oprah" story. Several years after my
divorce my oldest daughter was concerned about my social life (I wasn't) and
prodded me to look into Classmates.com for past friends from my elementary
school years in Oroville and high school in Sacramento. One of the names I
recognized from Oroville was Martin Blade. I've known Martin since I was
six years old. His father and mine were best friends so our families spent
time together and we shared the same elementary class all the way up to 7th
grade. Martin was my "first kiss" at age 6 (behind the bushes in my back
yard) and we "went steady" in third grade. Life took us in different
directions and we lost touch for 30-some years until I emailed him to say
hello. He was living in Maryland and retired after selling his share of a
successful manufacturing company. To make a long story short, he moved back
to California and we discoved there were still sparks from our childhood
"crush." We got married in Cabo San Lucas on November 7, 20
11/16/02 |
Melva Scheff writes:
Occupation: Instructional Assistant/Special Education
Bio: I graduated from CSUS in 1970 with a BA in Social Work. After
graduation I became a counselor at Sac. Co. Girl's School. I followed that
up by becoming a Deputy Probation Officer for the County, maintaining a
juvenile caseload of 86 boys and various adults. the last five years of my
career with the County I wrote adult pre-sentence reports for the muni. and
superior court. After 14 years I decided to stay home for awhile.
In between all those fun activities I met and married my husband Don. We
have been together 29 years and raised four children. My step-daughters were
raised by my husband and I from the ages of 5 and 3. We then added another
two of our own to the family. I also worked toward an MA in counseling,
which I have yet to finish. I am on my second career now. I have in
education for the past 14 years in Special Education. Although I don't have
my credential I co-teach small groups of children with learning
disabilities. I also work part of the year as a test evaluator for CTB/McGraw
Hill. I have found teaching to be a true joy in my life.
Our life is centered around family and friends. We are empty-nesters now
and loving it.
Trivia: I have remained very close to home ie. Encina/Howe Avenue. We live
in Arden Park near Arden and Eastern. In addition to my formal employment, I
spent a period of time as a seamstress, working out of my home, making
costumes and various other articles of clothing. My daughter Deanne was
active in many local song and dance groups and appeared in Best of
Broadway(local Production) for two years. Naturally, I became very involved
in sewing costumes for the productions. My mother is soon to be 92 and lives
close by, as do my husband's parents. I am also fortunate to have four older
brothers and sisters with whom I have regular contact.
We have two dogs(one is supposed to be my sons), two cats, and a parrot
who tries to answer the phone before we do.
Friends: Pat McLaughlin,Karen Newberry, Barbara Mckee, Patience Thoreson,
Jeannie Kern, many more... I would love to hear from anyone I went to Howe
Ave. Or Encina with.
Hobbies: Gardening, sewing, and any kind of craft activity could lead me
astray. I also enjoy spending time with friends from work.
Kids: We raised my step-daughters from ages 3 and 5 and went on to have two
of our own. Dawn and Dana are both married and have 9 children total, which
makes us grandparents 9 times.
Our daughter Deanne and son David both graduated from El Camino. David
played football for four years and received the Eagle Pride Award from his
teammates his senior year.Deanne was a cheerleader her senior year. She is a
free spirit( it must come from her Dad), currently living in the Bay
Area.She has worked for a number of years as an admin. Assistant. At the age
of 19 she helped a girlfriend drive all the way across the US to Virginia,
while towing a trailer.She also decided to live in Seattle for a year. David
just turned 21 and is also independent, living on his own. He works in
construction and is very responsible for a young man ( if you don't count
the time he left to buy a pair of shoes and came back with a paintball gun.)
Grade_school: Howe Avenue along with many others in the class of 1965.
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Carey, very caring. Mr.Day kind, fun, demanding but
excellent teacher.
Story: Patience, remember The Pink Panther and the fencing lessons. The
summer after we graduated I traveled to England with Pat McLaughlin and her
family. We stayed with her Aunt and Uncle most of the summer and had a
blast. You can imagine two 18 year old girls roaming around by themselves in
Manchester and other assorted places.
9/8/02 |
Sam Turner
writes:
Occupation: quality assurance specialist, u.s.army, civilian
Bio: served 22 1/2 years in the army (retired), moved to susanville, ca for work at sierra
army depot in herlong, ca. raised three children and still married to my first wife
(Kristy) of 33 years.
Friends: scott hickle, tom phillips, ron floegal, george hullin, tim schmit,mike andrews,
kathy campbell, chris clark, dave stoddart, ellen tisher, bonnie bachtold (66), barbara
brennan (66)
Have no contact with any of the above, gone for 36 years!!!!!
Kids: Jeffrey, computer manager/analyst (san francisco), travis, pvt u.s.army, ft lewis,
wa, sammie, lassen college & work
Grade_school_friends: scott hickle, tom phillips, ron floegal, tim schmit (howe ave elem)
Favorite_memory: grad party at country club lanes
Heard_about_website_from: shelly turner (niece)
11/8/01 |
Phillip Anthony
Lotta '65 - age 18
PFC - E2 - Marine Corps
June 12, 1947 to February 25, 1966
In Quang Nam, South Vietnam |
Sacramento Bee July 6, 2001
A Loving Memory Of ROCKY WILKINSON You left us with the memory of your
love, Your thoughts, your Laughter and dreams. No one can take away memories of our time
together, The tender moments, the successes we've shared, the road we
walked side by side. You enter your new life a wealthy person. Your roots and mine are
forever entwined. - Anonymous G. "Rocky" Wilkinson, Monterey
resident and Executive of Baywood Cellars died Thursday, June 21, 2001 of cancer. Born in
Coalinga 1947, graduated Encina High School, Sacramento, graduated Sacramento State,
attended college in Arizona and returned to Northern California. Rocky was a star
quarterback, entered many dart competitions, was an avid golfer and fisherman. Rocky had a
passion and vitality for life and greeted everyone with a very special hearty welcome.
Though his sunset has come, the clarity and care with which he loved his family and life,
speaks of the great gift he gave us. Rocky is survived by his wife, Caroline Wilkinson,
Monterey; Father, Earl Wilkinson, Aptos; Mother, Patricia Toner, Rio Del Mar; Twin Sister,
Randyll Scurich, Aptos; Sister Nicki Sorensen, Santa Cruz; Brother, Scott Wilkinson,
Washington, Sister Lori Taylor, Santa Cruz. A celebration of life is scheduled in
September aboard and ocean vessel. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to
Gail Brocco and Pamela Davis for arriving on the scene like angels in an attempt to help
revive Rocky. In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Cancer Society. Posted:
7/06/01 |
John Sullivan writes:
Occupation: National Conservation Area Manager
Bio: After a couple of years of college in southern California, I dropped out to bum
around the West, during which I did
a number of odd jobs including lifeguarding near Malibu and wrangling on a horse ranch.
While lifeguarding, I met
Kelli, who I married in 1971. We then moved to Oregon and I finished my B.S. at
Oregon State University in Range
Management and Animal Science. Kelli and I then entered the Peace Corps in the
Amazon Jungle in Brazil, followed
by two years at Texas Tech University where I got an M.S. in Range Science. We then
moved to Bozeman, Montana,
where I worked for a year at the Agricultural Experiment Station at Montana State
University. I then joined the Bureau
of Land Management in Missoula, Montana, where Kelli earned a B.S. in Psychology and
a M.A. in School
Psychology and Counseling at the University of Montana. She has operated a private
practice as a family counselor
for over 20 years. I have spent 23 years with BLM. We have also lived in
Billings, MT, Oceanside, CA, and have
now been in Boise, ID for almost 13 years. Since 1995, I have been the manager
of the Snake River Birds of Prey
National Conservation Area - a very interesting job that keeps me
hopping. The NCA is about 500,000 acres in size
and boasts the densest concentration of nesting raptors in North America. Over
700 pairs of raptors, representing
14 species nest in the NCA, and another 10 species migrate through the area during
various times of the year. Although
Kelli and I really enjoy Boise, we expect to retire on the Oregon or Washington
coast within the next ten years.
Trivia: I attended four universities over 9 years to get my B.S degree. I've also
moved 17 times since high school.
Friends: I've moved so much that I've lost touch with everyone.
Hobbies: Kelli and I love to travel, and have kept ourselves poor doing alot of that.
I also like to hike and fish, which is very easy to do here in Idaho. I did a
lot of running until my knees gave out, but then became a fairly competitive race
walker for several years. I still do a lot of walking, but now mostly just with my
dog for relaxation.
Kids: Our son, Cary, was born in Lubbock, Texas in 1976 while I was in graduate
school at Texas Tech. By some strange coincidence, he later also attended Oregon
State, where he graduated magna cum laude in Psychology. During
college, he was on the crew team, where he was twice selected as an All American and
Scholastic
All American. In the summer following his freshman year, he competed at the
Junior World Rowing Championships
in Germany. Following graduation, he spent three years on the U.S. men's
rowing team, where he travelled
extensively for various national and world competitions. We also travelled to watch
him compete. It was a great time.
He married a wonderful girl two years ago and retired from the rowing team last
year. He's now finishing his first
year at the University of San Diego Law School.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue
Memorable_teachers: Jack Carey - because he was so approachable and easy to
talk with. I loved music and he gave me the opportunity to learn more
about it.
Sibling_info: Claud (Chuck) Sullivan '63
4/1/01 |
Sacramento Bee, Sept. 18, 1996
WILLIAM T. HARTZELL, MD
In Sacramento, on September 15, 1996. Beloved husband of Dale Hartzell.
Father of Kathryn Hartzell, and stepfather of Angie and Ryan Lester. Son of Maury and Mary
Hartzell. Brother of Elizabeth Van Valkenburgh, and Stephen T. Hartzell; nephew of Dr. and
Mrs. Felix Rossi, and William Tierney; and uncle of Keena and Mishaela Van Valkenburgh. He
is also survived by many cousins. A native of Oakland and a 30-year resident of
Sacramento, aged 49. He was a graduate of UC Davis and the University of Guadalaiara
School of Medicine, and served his residency at the UCD Medical Center. He served in the
US Army during the Vietnam War as a Screaming Eagle Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne.
Friends are invited to attend a Rosary Service on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996 at 7 PM at W.F.
Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave. Interment will be private. Remembrances in
his honor may be made to the Kaiser Hospice Program or the St. Ignatius School Fund.
11/22/00 |
Sacramento Bee, December 31, 1997
SANDRA LEE HATTON SCHWEDLER (Sandi)
Born 6-6-47 in Sacramento. Died 12-29-97 in Sacramento from
Lymphoma/Leukemia. Store owner of The Secret Garden gift store in Fair Oaks. Survived by
husband James M. Schwedler, Fair Oaks; step-daughters Kristine Schwedler, Folsom, &
Stephanie Schwedler, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; mother Catherine Hatton, Sacramento; sisters
Claudia Hatton, Sacramento, & Rosel Hatton, Sacramento; brothers Marty Hatton,
Gillett, WI; & Curtis Hatton, Hercules, CA; three nieces and three nephews; numerous
relatives, friends, and pets. Preceded in death by her father Arthur Hatton. A member of
Preceptor Zeta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. A Sorority Sister since 1964. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations to The American Cancer Society. Memorial Services
will be held at the Russ Monroe's Village Chapel, 7960 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, on Friday,
January 2, at 11:00 AM.
11/22/00 |
Sacramento Bee, October 16, 1996
WILLIAM A. REYNOLDS
Loving husband of Tricia Reynolds, loving father of Kerri, Lori & Andrea.
Also survived by his parents William & Marilyn Reynolds, sister Ruth & family.
Passed away enroute to American River Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996. He was 48 years
old. He was a Bulk Mail Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years before retiring in
1992. He attended Encina H.S. and
was an active coach in Mission El Camino Soccer Club. He enjoyed watching his youngest
daughter play softball. Bill was an honorable man, well respected by his peers, family
& friends. His family loved him dearly. There will be a Memorial Service on Thursday,
Oct. 17, 6:00 P.M. at Arden Christian Church, 4300 Las Cruces Way. Remembrances may be
made to Mission
El Camino Soccer Club, or the Diabetes Foundation.
11/22/00 |
Carol Brox writes:
Occupation: Category Sales Manager Kraft Foods
Bio: After graduation I went moved to Santa Cruz and got my AA degree-then I headed up to
Tahoe and was a Governess and taught skiing and bummed around for 6 years. I left
Tahoe and moved to San Diego and completed my degree. I taught school for one year
(I got stabbed on the playground (those lovely kiddies)
I then was a headhunter for 6 years. In 1978 I joined Kraft foods as a Sales Rep and
have been there for 22 years. I work in Irvine, Ca. but live in Carlsbad a suburb of
San Diego - It is only 50-60 minute drive unless its raining then it can be hrs. or days
hahaha - Southern Calif. living for you! for you!
I do a great deal of travelling - I guess you could say I work to travel - I go to
Switzerland as much as possible and Italy - they are my favourite places-
I have a small place in the Mtns. called Idyllwild and I love to go there and hike and
jsut be with the outdoors.
Trivia: I was a Governess/taught skiing sold Real Estate and walked in the Avon3-Day
Breast Cancer walk 75 Miles
Friends: Jeanne Kern, Sue Hermann, Patience Thoreson and Barbara Craig - We still see each
other tons!!! Friends are the glue of my life -
I lost contact with Sharon Ellsworth but reconnected last year - same with Bunky
Porter-and Tina Roeder.
Hobbies: Snow Skiing - bogie boarding/beach
hiking/reading/cooking
Kids: never had any-I have 2 terrific nephews and a wonderful niece that live in Santa
Cruz.
Grade_school: I lived in Canada
Memorable_teachers: Miss Wilson -sports were my interest and have always been
Mr. Lee - He made history not boring
Mrs. Gier - teaching me how wonderful language can be
Favorite_memory: All the homecomings-decorating the floats and doing the decorations for
the parties
11/17/00 |
Susan Hermann writes:
Occupation: Office manager/dentist
Bio: On second marriage for 25 years, two children and 6 step-children. 10
grandchildren
I like to do stage and singing.
Friends: My best friends were Carol Brox, Jeanne Kern, Bunky Porter, Suzie Howard, Bob
Morrison, Steve Harrold, Vern MacDonald and all the tri-hi Y girls. I've lost contact with
Bob Morrison and Vern MacDonald
Hobbies: Stage acting and singing.Sewing.
Kids: I have two sons (26,31). My oldest son, Darren, works for Cal-trans as an engineer.
My younger son Brady works in heating and air. Darren has two kids 11 and 5 months.
Grade_school: (LA area)
Junior_high: landis jr high(LA area)
Favorite_memory: I loved decorating for the dances and the dances themselves. If I
missed a dance I would die.......
Alumni_in_contact: Jeanne Kern,Carol Brox, Patience Thoreson, Barbara McKee
Heard_about_website_from: Jeanne Kern
8/23/00 |
James Vassar writes:
Occupation: Information Technology Specialist, Legislative Counsel Bureau
Bio: 1965-1968 American River College, A.A. in Auto Body Repair
1968-1972 United States Navy, Aviation Administrationman (E5)
1972-1975 American River College
1975-1990 California State University, Sacramento, B.A. in Art
1972-Present California State Civil Service
2003 Retirement, continued education, traveling, etc.
Trivia: My advocation is raising and racing pigeons. However, I have raised Lakeland
Terriers and produced two champions. I still collect old cars and currently own a
1955 Buick Centry Two-door Hardtop and my grandparents' 1937 Studebaker Dictator Coupe,
which has been in the family since almost new.
Friends: I always look for Terri Downie and Mario Varoni at the reunions.
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Ledbetter who shared my interest in automobiles.
Favorite_memory: Graduation
8/22/00 |
Rodger Ogren writes:
Occupation: marine biologist
Bio: I was a Russian interpreter in the Navy and got out in 1969. I became a professional
student in Monterey for 4 years, transferred to CSUS and then Moss Landing Marine Lab back
in Monterey Bay. I studied subtidal algae and showed everyone Craig Hunter's cheerleading
picture; I think he is still working there.
I dropped out of gradschool in 1980 to manage an oyster farm in Marin County for a couple
years, then bought a oneway ticket to Hawaii and wound up on the equator monitoring the
1982-83 El Nino. Then while travelling up and down the westcoast selling dive charters, I
became reacquainted with a lady I'd first met in Monterey. She was living in Seattle and
was willing to store my surfboards behind her couch. After working for environmental
consulting firms, I got a job at The Seattle Aquarium and have been here for 12 years. I
am mainly the salmon biologist, but also take care of the many saltwater fish, algae and
an octopus or two. We've got a cool 400,000 gallon tank with steelhead, chinook and coho
salmon.
Trivia: I spent 2 years working on Polish, Russian, Japanese and Korean fishing boats in
the Bering Sea. It was great food, high adventure and kept me at sea. I also cooked on a
research boat doing anti-submarine stuff out of Santa Barbara, a tugboat hauling fuel
barges to Alaska and the Aleution Islands and a cool sailboat out of Oahu.
Friends: Barbara McKee, Tom Egger, both Kerns, the swim team, Portia Burke, Dwight Heron,
Tom Peters, Mike Hagen, Ken Gott, Janine Cerles, Nate Kotrlik and many more.
Hobbies: Scuba, surfing, fishing and building tree houses.
Kids: Finally married at 40, we have two boys. The first will be eleven in September and
going into the 5th grade. The youngest was born on Saint Patrick's Day and is 8. They do
karate, swim team, cub scouts and tree houses.
Grade_school: Thomas Edison
Grade_school_friends: Jim Thomas
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Lewis Reedy
Memorable_teachers: John Psiahas because he made French exciting, Rees Lee & John
Tracey because they made us question the Beatles, Jack Ogden because he played Bob Dylan
and Coach Gallaway because he shot me with a starter's pistol.
I slowed down so Paul Owens could catch up in a 100 IM; both of us swam many laps after
that meet.
Favorite_memory: Bill Kern and I in Dave Harshbarger's green Corvair. We cut class and
broke into the Sacramento underground beneath the old Bruener's store.
Story: Tom Egger and I saw Eric Clapton, the Beau Brummels and the Lovin' Spoonful in the
Memorial Auditorium in 1965; that's also where the Rolling Stones got a shocking
reception. Ed Valko and I joined the Navy a week before Bill Kern and Dave Harshbarger.
7/30/00 |
Curtis Rankin writes:
Occupation: prosecutor
Bio: Displaying very bad timing, I flunked calculus in my second semester at ARJC in the
spring of 1966. The government responded with remarkable efficiency, reclassifying
me from 2-S to 1-A within a couple weeks. Up to this point my only thought about the
military was to avoid it. Now that it was inevitable, I chose to enlist in the air
wing of the Marines, entering active duty in January 1967. I felt that I needed some
time to grow up and figured that the Marines would be an interesting adventure along the
way. The Marines trained me as an aviation ordinance man. At that point the
growing anti-war efforts did not mean much to me. I accepted the traditionalist's
view that this was a time of national emergency and that my obligation was to serve.
Expecting to live forever, I volunteered for a Vietnam tour, arriving at Da Nang on
May 15, 1968. There I was assigned to Chu Lai, 50 miles south of Da Nang on the
coast, where I was assigned to group supply. Expecting to get an exciting job on the
flight line hanging ordinance on F-4 Phantoms, I asked for a transfer out of group supply
after six months. Instead, I was transferred to the bomb dump where we assembled air
dropped munitions. Mostly my job was to put high drag fins on 500 lb. bombs. I
rotated out of Vietnam back to the States on June 9, 1969. When I was honorably
discharged in January 1971 anti-war and anti-serviceman sentiment was pretty strong.
My basic feeling toward the military had changed into one of anger at being used
for something ugly.
Anger was a great motivator. Determined to avoid being the equivalent
of a Corporal the rest of my life, I graduated from ARJC with an AA in 1972 and then Sac
State in 1974 with a BA. I met and married the sweetest woman, Cindy Chambers (Hiram
Johnson HS, 1968; Sac State BA, 1973), in August 1973. While in Vietnam I decided
that becoming a lawyer would empower me to avoid being on the short end of someone else's
bad decisions. We moved to San Diego where I graduated from The Unv of San Diego,
School of Law, in December 1977. In June 1978 I learned that I had passed the CA bar
exam, but I remained unemployed and it was my turn to have a job. Cindy had had a
great experience growing up in a post-war Air Force family. With a good deal of
trepidation, I was commissioned as an Air Force judge advocate in September 1978. We
were first assigned to Wurtsmith AFB in northern Michigan where our son Jess was born in
1979. From 1980 - 1983 we were assigned to Aviano AB in northern Italy where we
thoroughly enjoyed the people and their country. Our daughter Katherine was born in
Vicenza, Italy in 1982. I was the Air Force's defense counsel for the many bases in
Italy. The job involved a lot of assignments from site to site defending airmen.
Cindy was pretty tolerant of the travel before Kate was born. I couldn't
believe they were paying me to do this job as I also defended airmen in Turkey, Germany
and England. Leaving active duty in 1983, I stayed in the Air Force Reserve where I
remain today as a Lieutenant Colonel. After four years as an Air Force civilian
attorney, I went to work for the San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office in 1987 where
I remain today.
Our babies are now on the verge of starting their adult lives. Katie is
a rising senior at Paso Robles High School who hopes to go on to UC Davis. Jess is
an Army ROTC history major student who will graduate from Furman Unv, So Carolina, in the
spring of 2001 and be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Cindy is working to get
her two books published. We live in sunny Paso Robles on the lovely central coast of
CA.
Kids: Jess Rankin, rising senior, Furman Unv, So Carolina, history major, Army ROTC.
Katherine Rankin, rising senior, Paso Robles High School, CA.
7/24/00 |
Christine Chapman writes:
Occupation: Human Resources Secretary
Bio: Married David Hill (Class of '64) in 1966 after he graduated from AR.
(avoiding the draft). Lived in El Centro from 1968-71 after David hired on with the
State of CA. We moved again and settled in Ukiah in 1971. Working in
personnel in acute medical facility, specialized personnel placement agencies, legal
secretary in criminal law, administrative secretary for City Manager, and finally settled
into Human Resources in the County Office of Education.
Trivia: Have been involved in Living History Reenactment Guilds, (Scotland 16th century).
English Handbell Choir. Scottish Highland Games representing Clan MacLeod.
Started a non-profit public benefit corporation "Mendo-Lake Scottish Cultural
Society" in Mendocino and Lake Counties with a membership of over 100.
Represented the Society in a rush trip (5 days planning) to Scotland with 17 California
giant redwood trees to plant a living memorial for the 16 kindergarteners and teacher who
were killed in Dunblane. Trees were planted in the roundabout leading into Dunblane
(near Glasgow).
Friends: Rita & Rena Reynolds, Cheryl Harper, Charlotte Louis (WHERE ARE YOU), Sandi
Bell, Marsha Kloss. I've kept in contact with Sandi Bell all these years and have
attended 30th reunion with her and her old boyfriend Bob Hadler. Marvin Kincaid
('66)...miss him...was killed in Vietnam. Would like to know the whereabouts of
everyone else. Had a "freshman" crush on a then-Senior Craig Wilson (Class
of '61)...wonder what ever happened to him? Nearly had a heart-attack when I started my
current job and there was a Greg Wilson there who graduated from high school in
Sacramento...turned out to be a LaSierra graduate. Class of '66-Richard Freese is a famous
artist in Mendocino, Bernie Slaughter (killed in motorcycle accident) according to my
co-worker who graduated from Loretto.
Hobbies: Music, cross-stitching, camping, traveling, all things Scottish. Community
Club Work (Soroptimist), and church.
Kids: Son Son (age 31*** eeek***)Electronics Technician in Paris, Texas. Married and
raising wife's nephew, Tim (age 13).
Son Christopher (age 26), Hotel Concierge in Seattle. Single (and good looking).
Grade_school: In Reno
Junior_high: In Reno
Memorable_teachers: Jack Carey--He created a world of music which will live with me
always. He was a very "patient" choir teacher. Even sang in his
youth choir at the Methodist Church while I was a student at Encina. If I could tell
him one thing, I would tell him "I only wanted to be a "Pip" never Gladys
Knight." I ran into him Christmas 1999 when I took my mother-in-law to a
Christmas Eve celebration at a Presbyterian Church in Sacrament. I saw the back-end
of the director of the church choir and thought that something looked familiar. Sure
enough, it was Mr. Carey. I did speak with him following the service, but, naturally he
did not remember me.
Also, Mrs. Isabell Wilkerson-English. I was never the brightest student, but I LOVED
English, and it was Mrs. Wilkerson who helped me enjoy English, and it certainly has
benefitted me to this day. Mrs. Wilkerson..."I love to read now too."
Also Mr. Will Stephens. I had Mr. Stephens for advanced typing. He gave me
"confidence in myself" by having me do the typing for his "Spikettes".
My greatest competition in typing was my brother Phil...he and I were always
competing for the highest typing speed. Mr. Stephens would recall Phil...he was
always trying to get him to stop whistling.
If I could talk to Mr. Stephens, I would like him to know my typing speed was up to 110
wpm (before computers).
Favorite_memory: Being able to sit on the Senior Lawn. Also, some of my
classmates would have never known this, but I got in trouble with Mr. Bassett and was
taken home. The reason I was in trouble was because I was making flyers to organize a
Senior Cut Day when they said we couldn't have one. Seems to this day I'm always
organizing something.
Although not a "favorite memory" I'll never forget the emotion all of us shared
together when President Kennedy was killed. None of us were embarrassed to cry.
I remember the staff bringing televisions into the cafeteria so we could watch the
news as it was happening. A very sad, sad day.
Heard_about_website_from: Class reunion notification
4/27/00 |
Patience Thoreson writes:
Occupation: Script Supervisor/Continuity Coordinator -- film and television
production
Bio: Outline form:
After 1 year at AR, Mom, Dad & I moved to BOISE, Idaho.
Attended Boise State. Graduated in '71 with BS. in Physical Education
Taught pre-school Special Ed for 1 year then started the DANCE DEPARTMENT at BSU where I
taught for 5 semesters.
Moved to LA to work briefly with a Dance Company.
Studied Script Supervision and Film Production.
Now it is 20 years later and I am still doing that job....
WHEW!!!!
Trivia: OK, if you must know, I was a cheerleader at Boise State and dated the
Quarterback.
I've never married. Not that those two points of info are related..
In '96 I designed my dreamhouse and had it built in my dreamtown McCall, Idaho.
Friends: Sandy "Flor" Florence, Jeanne Kean, Barbara McKee, Toni Arnold, Carol
Brox, and
Melva Scheff. I keep up will all of them except MELVA.
Wish I knew where Phil Driver is...blush.. Can you say 64 Mustang??
Hobbies: I live in a small mountain town and enjoy that kind of lifestyle when I am not
working... Fishing is my sanity enhancer. I can sit for hours in the canoe on
my front'yard' and not really care if I catch anything...
In the winter, believe it or not, I enjoy shoveling snow and chopping wood.
Kids: At the moment I have an orange&white cat. Tamarak the Wacky Kat.
I do have 2 grown nephews & 3 grown nieces who have supplied me with 5 Greatnieces and
5 Greatnephews. That's enough for a Christmas list...
And I have been sponsoring a CCF Child for over 10 years. Craig Allen Redhead lives
on the Blackfoot Reservation in Browning, Mt.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue Elementary -- GO HORNETS!!!
Grade_school_friends: Same as above - except Brox who didn't move to Sacto. 'til 10th
grade.
When I tell people I have the same friends since 3rd grade, I feel like I am bragging. It
very special to have continuing threads throughout your life.
Junior_high: 8th grade at HOWE then onto ENCINA
Memorable_teachers: Miss Robinson -- for the dance part of my life
Mr. Greenwald -- cuz I actually went out with him ONCE after I graduated. Well,
didn't everyone???
Mr. Coke -- I didn't learn much in his class but always had fun thanks to my lab partners
Jill Housier and Steve Boutin.
Miss Wilson -- for the synchronized swimming
Miss ?? (typing teacher) -- cuz I never thought I would need to know how to type.
Miss Wisdom -- for being so little in stature yet so big in attitude
Favorite_memory: Wow, hard to say.
I DO know that I am VERY GRATEFUL that I lived in a time when it was 'ok' to actually like
going to high school. I really feel sorry that our society has lost so much of it's
innocence --
Heard_about_website_from: Jeanne Kern told me...
4/17/00 |
Karolyn Knight writes:
Occupation: Behavioral Therapist and Consultant
Bio: After graduation I attended CSUS and graduated with a teaching credential. I
taught for a few years, married and moved to Yuba City where my husband was stationed in
the Air Force. We lived there for a time then moved to Sunnyvale so he
could go to Physical Therapy School.
Most of these years were spent having and raising our 5 children (which was and is a blast
), then in 1991 I went back to school to get my masters' degree in Counseling
Psychology. I recently opened a private practice teaching individuals and
groups principles of "quantum thought"
and conscious creation techniques (along the lines of folks like Deepok Chopra and Wayne
Dyer) so that they can participate in creating the life they chose to live. It's
gratifying to watch people begin to change their personal and/or professional lives for
the better by knowing just how their
particular mind works. As for my personal life, after 25 years of marriage, my husband and
I divorced 4 years ago; after that I took back my maiden name. Friends and family
keep me happy and busy! Life is very good!
Trivia: Probably the most interesting and surprising thing (according to others) is that I
had 5 children. That sound like a lot to most people, but I wouldn't trade it for
the world. My kids are so much fun and have taught me so much!!! Besides,
after three kids, you don't notice the additions!
Friends: I had so many friends, Kathy Byrne, Debbie Gerth, JoEllen Jessup, Muriel Watts,
Toni Richmond, Toni Arnold, Patience Thoreson, Dan Findley, Bob Miller, for starters!
Hobbies: Actually my hobby and my work are one and the same; in addition, I like working
in my garden.
Kids: My oldest daughter, Stacy, (27) lives in LA and works for SNAP.com selling internet
advertising. My oldest son AdaM (25) is in his second year of graduate school
getting his MSW
Brendan (21) has started a clothing company with Adam's girlfriend, Chrissy (and it's
growing like gangbusters) and he also models for various magazines (look for him in
Abercrombie and Fitch!--he's a cutie)
Kal (19)is our live-wire and is going to college and making plans to have a great life!
Tori (17) will finish high school a year early and go on to college next year.
(She might possibly get into the "modeling
thing with her brother.) All are healthy and happy kids with a lot of plans and
ideas!
Grade_school: I went to elementary school in Oroville, California
Favorite_memory: I really don't have one particular memory. They were good years
with good people.
Alumni_in_contact: Leslie Cameron, Kathy Byrne, Debbie Gerth
Heard_about_website_from: I got an email
4/4/00 |
Tim Stites writes:
Occupation: Faculty Recruiter for the University of Phoenix
Bio: Received BA from Sac State in 71...MA degree in 78 from USF...Married for 15 yrs. Now
divorced with 2 children, Brian age 16 and Kristen age 8
Friends: Mike Mahlman, Greg Hall '66, Max Naegel '66
Hobbies: Traveling, golf, fishing, bowling
Kids: Brian-16 honor student at Roseville High and plays baseball for the school;
Kristen-8 entering the 3rd grade.
Alumni_in_contact: Scott Gaylord
7/26/99 |
Sheila Clover writes:
Occupation: Assistant Clinical Professor, Program Manager, Clinical Social Worker
Bio: I finished my education in increments sandwiching a family in between graduating from
high school and finishing my Master's Degree in 1996. I am divorced, have two daughters,
Kristen who is 28 and Erin who is 24. Both graduated from rival El Camino, but managed to
turn out quite well despite that.
I have worn a variety of professional hats. Most of the years since High School
have been spent in the medical profession. I worked for an ophthalmologist for several
years, had Kristen. Worked out of my home for an insurance investigation agency for two
years, had Erin. When she was 6 months old, I began working for an
Obstetrician/Gynecologist where I stayed for a little over 13 years. I went back to CSUS
in 1982 and finished my Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology in 1984.
l began working at UC Davis Medical Center in 1984 as a clinical research
coordinator in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. I conducted clinical drug studies
for two years. I moved over into AIDS research in 1987 when an opportunity to work with
Dr. Jonas Salk became available. Again, I coordinated the clinical drug trials with the
AIDS and Related Disorders Clinic until 1994. Concurrently, I became the Program Manager
for the UCD/Sacramento AIDS Education and Training Center in 1990 and have held that
position since that time. Additionally, I am on the faculty of the West Coast Center for
Palliative Education; a trainer with Sacramento Health Care Decisions/ECHO Project; an
instructor for UC Extension and I am a clinical social worker for the Sutter Hospice
Program.
Trivia: I have found that life leads each of us down some interesting paths and the older
I get the more I realize that life is an adventure. Each days brings new and interesting
challenges. I am always fascinated by the lessons we have the opportunity to learn.
Friends: Judy Boggs, Gina Pena, Susan Bowers, Carol Flint, Sandy Hatton (deceased), Janine
Cerles, Tom Egger, Bill and Jeannie Kern, Debbie Gerth, Kathy Byrne, Kathleen Johnson
Hobbies: Travel, being near the ocean, playing golf.
Kids: I have two wonderful daughters. Kristen who works in Public Relations and
Advertising and Erin who graduated from CSUS in May 1998 and is persuing her teaching
credential and Master's Degree
Grade_school: Cottage School 1st through 3rd; Greer School 4th through 6th
Grade_school_friends: Judy Kemp, Gary Wilcox, Molly Keller, Judy Boggs, George Hullin, Jan
DePolo
Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior Hgh School
Junior_high_friends: Judy Kemp, Judy Boggs, Sandy Hatton, Patty Duke, George Hullin, Carol
Flint, Susan Bowers, Jan DePolo
Favorite_teachers: Judy Wilson, Gretchen Wonder, Joe Pattitucci, Mrs.Gier, Mr. Sander,
Mrs. Wilkerson, Sherilyn Painter, Wanda Robinson, Mr. Day
Heard_about_website_from: Kathleen Johnson
3/12/99 |
Curtis Rankin writes:
Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
Friends: Victor Hudgins, Mike Gentry, Dave Smith
3/10/99 |
Linda Pearson writes:
Occupation: School Psychologist/Guidance Counselor
Bio: I have worked in the field of education for many years. I began my career teaching in
Kinshasa, Zaire. I then returned to get my MA from Harvard. I then began a two year stay
in Ougadougou, Bourkino Faso. Nairobi, Kenya was my next home. It is there that I
began to work as a counselor. After four years at this international school, my family
returned and I attended Tufts U to become a credentialed as a counselor and school
psychologist. I moved to Bangkok where I worked as the middle school counselor. Morocco
was my home for the next nine years where enjoyed working in my field at the
international school in Rabat. I have just moved to Israel and I am enjoying the
challenges of a new home and a new job. I have three terrific children who have been
educated in these school. My husband has also worked with me in every school. It has been
a wonderful family experience.
Trivia: In Zaire I did two thing worthy of note. I met Mohamed Ali and went to the fight
with Foreman. Not to be forgotten!! My husband and I took an eleven week trip across
central Africa in Landrovers on non-existant roads.We traveled from Kinshasa to Mombasa
down to Victoria Falls and then back. We had to carry all of our own supplies,gas, food,
water.
Friends: Kathy Byrne(Murray) is still my best friend. We try to see each other when I am
home in the summer. I would like to hear from Steve Harrold and Paul Richardon. I miss
their teasing. I have followed Tim Schmidt's career and I am pleased to report that he was
my lab partner in biology. I would like to have the e-mail addresses for many of my
classmate. I went to the 25th reunion and had a terrific time. I hope one is being planned
for 2000!
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling with my family to unusual places. We just spent two weeks
exploring Israel and Petra,Jordan. I walk every day along the Mediterranean Sea. I like to
take pictures where ever I go.
Kids: Our eldest son is a junior at Northwestern University. He is studying writing. He is
living life to the fullest and enjoying every minute. Ashley is in the 10th grade. She
loves sports and is now a member of the varsity basketball team. She has excellent
grades and has made many new friends. John just started middle school. He is also an
outstanding athlete and plays every sport. He has an inquisitive mind and enjoys
beingchallenged in school. All of them have always attended international schools.
Grade_school: Fiesta Gardesns in San Mateo
Junior_high: Siverado, Napa
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Figenshu (sp?) was my biology and physiology teacher. I still love
science thanks to him.
Heard_about_website_from: just surfing on a rainy day
Comments: I am living in Israel and would love to stay in touch. The address in Clio is
where we spend the summer. I hope to hear from some of my class mates.
reunion_committee: Please send all information to my parents: 12989 Camino Ramillette
San Diego CA 92128
2/99 |
Kathy Johnson writes:
Comments: This is a great idea and it's about time someone put this together. Now we need
someone from the Class of 65 to be our webmaster. |
Chuck Long writes:
Comments: Would love to hear from you old farts. We must have been having fun since it all
went by so fast! |
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