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Class of '75 - 30th Reunion
Saturday, September 24, 2005
6:00pm - Midnight
The Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA
Music - Food - No Host Cocktails
$55 per person before September 1, 2005
$65 per person after September 1, 2005
Make check payable to "Encina High School Class of 1975"
Contact: Jenny Bender Bittner
fivebittners@comcast.net
916-972-8530
Please respond by September 1st!
Mail to:
Jenny Bender Bittner
4425 Berrendo Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
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Reunion contact: Jenny
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| 1975 Headlines |
Headline News:
John Mitchell, H.R. Halderman, & John Ehrlichmann are found guilty of
Watergate cover-up.
Full-scale war resumes in Vietnam; communists victorious.
American merchant ship Mayaguez seized by Cambodian forces; 38 US soldiers
killed in rescue operation.
US Marine Embassy guards, US civilians, & Vietnamese refugee evacuate.
President Ford escapes assassination attempt in Sacramento; second attempt
occurs 17 days later.
Apollo & Suyuz spacecrafts take off for US-Soviet link-up in space.
Entertainment News:
Academy Awards, Best Picture - "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
Grammy Record of the Year (& top song too) - "Love Will Keep Us Together" by
Captain & Tennille
Top movie - "Jaws"
Top TV show - All in the Family
"Saturday Night Live" premiers on NBC
Sports News:
Super Bowl - Pittsburg Steelers d. Minnesota Vikings (16-6)
World Series - Cincinnati Reds d. Boston Red Sox (4-3)
NBA Championship - Golden State Warriers d. Washington Bullets (4-0)
Trivia News:
VCR's are developed. |
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Garth Charles Mower
Garth Charles Mower, a sixth generation Californian, descendent of an early
pioneer family and longtime resident of the Peninsula died on April 22,
2008, at age 50.
Garth was born July 23, 1957 in Sacramento and attended Jesuit High School
in Sacramento. In 1974, Garth was selected as a Youth Exchange Ambassador by
Rotary International and began his lifetime passion for Japanese culture and
language. He completed his senior year of study at Wakamatsu Senior High
School in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan. Garth entered Stanford University in 1975,
and in 1978 enrolled in the Stanford Program at Keio University in Tokyo,
Japan. As a keen and astute observer of international politics, Garth
completed graduate level courses in political science and economics and
specialized in Post-World War II Japanese economic policy.
Upon his return from Japan, he graduated in 1979 with his Bachelor's Degree
in East Asian Studies from Stanford.
Garth utilized his debating skills and natural tenacity when he entered the
world of international marketing in 1980 at Syva Corporation, a division of
Syntex Diagnostic in Palo Alto. In 1981, he returned to Tokyo as a Liaison
Officer for a joint venture of DaiSyva and Daiichi Chemical.
Garth traveled extensively throughout the world in his positions as Director
of International Marketing and Sales, for MAST Immunosystems, and later at
VISX, Inc.
Garth was on leave from his position as Vice President of Marketing and
Sales at VMT, a Division of Hoya Surgical Optics in San Diego, in order to
return to his home in Redwood City for cancer treatment.
Garth is survived by his life partner of 26 years, Stephen Rico, his parents
C. Arthur and Ann Mower, and his uncles Jack H. Mower and John Pedlar. He
was preceded in death by his sister Claire Ann Mower.
Garth's family would like to warmly thank Pam, Phyllis, and Jade of Sutter
VNA & Hospice and Nu Nu and Vika his home caregivers for the care they
lovingly provided.
Garth's many friends from around the world sent messages of love and
concern; he was a voracious reader and his smile upon reading them spoke
volumes. One of Garth's very special friends, Patty, wrote, "Everyday, I
will miss Garth. I will miss Garth's worldliness, his gentle sophistication,
his rapier-like wit, his quick smile and compassion for the world's
underdogs. I especially savor the memory of the dinners I enjoyed with him
and his Japanese clients. The conversation, the camaraderie, the food, and
of course the "adult beverages". "Kampai, Garth."
At Garth's request a private family service will be held. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Garth's name may be made to: Sutter VNA and Hospice,
700 S. Claremont St., Ste. 220, San Mateo, CA 94402, or the charity of your
choice.
Published in the Sacramento Bee from 4/27/2008 - 4/28/2008. |
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WILLIAMS, MICHAEL
On October 26, 2006, after a long and often
difficult struggle with leukemia, while wrapped in the warm embrace of
loved ones and God, Michael Williams broke free of the bonds of the world
and entered into perfect grace. Born in Sacramento on Dec. 17, 1956, a
gifted baseball player, a formidable ping-pong player and more recently an
avid golfer. He spent most sunny days golfing with good friends Rocky
Wilkerson, Kevin Joyce and Jack Robinson. Preceded in death by his
father Bob Williams. Survived by loving and devoted wife, Lyndzee, mother
Rita Alicia Hernandez, brother Thomas and sisters Janis and Alisa.
Extended family, of loving nieces, nephews and lifelong friends too
numerous to name them all, but he always held them close to his heart.
Mike will be greatly missed by the Raya family, who thought of Mike as a
brother and wish to express their sympathy. Memorial service will be held
on Friday, Nov. 3, at 2:00 PM at NORTH SACRAMENTO FUNERAL HOME, 725 El
Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA.
Sacramento Bee
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
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Jan Heintz writes:
Occupation: FedEx International customer service.. 25 years with the
company!
Bio: Joined the Navy Sept '75, schooling in Aviation Electronics,
Memphis TN. Spent the rest of my 4 years assigned to NAS Alameda.
Met my ex there, married '77. Had the kids..
attended CRC for architectural & landscape
design.. but decided my family was my career & switched to
business. Hired on with FedEx in '83 .. customer service, courier,
big-rig driver.. and back to customer service. Went back to school
at CSUS in '87 .. full-time student.. 12-17
units.. working 30 hours & raising the 2 kids....
earned my BS in '89.. yup.. did that "super mom"
thing... and everyone survived! Well.. almost... divorced in
'95...single & looking ever since.
Trivia: I do nature photography as a hobby & have recently joined the El
Dorado Camera Club.
Friends: Nancy White & Mary Ling ... lost contact.. Nancy married Jerry
Reed (who I knew from St Ignatius) and Mary Ling was in Reno last I
heard. Would love to get back in touch with both of them. Bob Leigh
& Tim Bond... still both in the theatrical
industries.. Bob at the Long Beach Playhouse, and
Tim (and his son) at Ashland Oregons' Shakespearean
Festival. Scotty Polek.. who's now in the fashion industry in New
York.
Hobbies: Anything that gets me out in nature for my photography.. mild
hiking, camping (with comforts) .. long drives. I love karaoke..
still the choir geek!
Kids: Christopher 29, has sons Mason 3 & Jacob 18 months Nicole 26, has
daughter Hailey 5
Grade_school: St Ignatius
Grade_school_friends: Ginger Tulley, Erin Barbeau, Terri Robichaud
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Janet Carran, Karen Furukama & Wendy Huber.. all
went to Rio
Memorable_teachers: The gorgeous Pete Halfman... who believed that
Nancy & I were always working on school "activities".. and our great
administrators.. Cliff & Geri Greenwood (their wedding was cool!) who
were great friends as well as role models. I loved having Mr Lowe
for
drafting/architectural design class.
Favorite_memory: My best memories are of working on all the activities
with Nancy, and getting involved with the Drama group towards the end
of Senior year.
Story: .. There was Biolgy class... dissecting fetal pigs.. my partner
was Tom Johnson... we just couldn't figure out why everybody got so
grossed out when we'd eat our ham sandwiches in class.. Mr Summers
just sat back & smiled! heehee..
2/28/08 |
Lois Gluck writes:
children: We are members of the "His, Mine
& Hers Club". The two youngest are mine:
Matthew,21 & Bobby,24;the next two my husbands:Brandon,25 &
Steven,28;the oldest two,hers:Rachel,31 & Gabriel,34.We both wanted a
large family & we love them all.We have no children together but we
claim them all!!! We also have 8 grandchildren that range in age from
4 months to 8 years old.They keep Grandma running!
Comments: A few months after our wedding,we
discovered that Steve had proposed to me in
Encina's parking lot 15 years earlier.He was waiting for Carla
Sears & I was running interference.He asked me to run off to Reno
with him...almost climbed thru the window of that
gorgeous black Chevy Impala. Well...Guess it was
destined to be:we were married 15 years later! We
were both married,divorced previously. We're still together
after 17 years.
11/15/07 |
Davin Stidger writes:
Occupation: Full time musician
Bio: Music, bus driving, music
Trivia: Still married to Cathy Johnson
Friends: David Ottovich, Hillary Cowger (sure I spelled her name wrong),
Cindy Felker--best friends. Lost contact with most of them.
Hobbies: Music, Riding Motorcycles, Fishing, Camping, Shopping.
Kids: Two girls and two boys--all grown up and doing well.
Grade_school: Babcock
Junior_high: Corner of wyda way and eathan (?)
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Knurr--Music teacher. He was a musician and
pretty funny when he got mad.
Favorite_memory: Meeting my wife Cathy Johnson and falling in love with
her. We are still married and moving in a forward direction.
Story: We sure were strange kids huh? My kids did'nt give me the weird
trouble that most of us gave our parents. Encina was just a strange
time for me. I loved most everyone at Encina (did'nt
show it), and really enjoyed those times eating
lunch in the music room.
9/22/07 |
Leslie Lundberg writes:
Occupation: Vice President, Human Resources
Bio: Went to Berkeley for undergraduate and then on to get my master's
degree in Wisconsin. Have focused on my career and have moved all
over the country,Florida, Colorado, Los Angeles
and am now back in Bay Area from
Colorado.Currently am corporate VP of a Fortune 500 company. Got
married along the way and he still puts up with me.
Trivia: Same weight and hair as in high school. Not sure if that is good
or bad.
Friends: Sandy Lundell but did hear from her recently. My mom has run
into Katie Grebitus and I do remember all the kids from Sierra Oaks.
Looking back on high school, understand how tough being a teenager
can be so wasn't as in touch with folks then.
Woudl love to catch up with Jenny Bender, Lisa
Churches etc. Also had the biggest crush on a guy who
left after fresman year, Dan Wright?
Hobbies: Discovered the outdoors and climbed 8 mountains over 14,000
feet with 48 to go. Discovered the joy of driving fast (don't tell
anyone) and speed in my red porsche. Love sea kayaking and hiking and
cross country skiing.
Kids: none
Grade_school: Sierra Oaks
Grade_school_friends: Jenny Bender, Katie Grebitus, Julie Quirk, Jay
Michaels
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Memorable_teachers: Ms. Kojima, young, hip and related to her students.
Also saw your potential and pushed you to pursue it.
7/5/07 |
David Walter Watkins
Born November 12, 1956 in Sacramento, CA, he crossed over to the other side
on April 2, 2007. He is survived by his father and step mother, Richard W.
Watkins & Ida Litell of Sacramento; mother and step father, Katie & Robert
Sherwood of Nevada City; sisters Carrie Sweeney and Dorie Low; and beloved
nieces, Kristin and Jamie Sweeney and Katie Lubiens. David attended Encina
High School and was a graduate of Heald Business College. He spent many
years in the computer industry in Sunnyvale, CA and enjoyed computers, cars,
motorcycles and mechanics. All friends and family are invited to attend a
celebration of Davids's life at 1:00 p.m. on April 14, 2007 at 2925 Wendi
Lee Court in Carmichael. David will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
4/6/07 |
Robert Anthony Bingham
Obituary: Bingham was charismatic, gifted athlete By Robert D. Dávila
-- Bee Staff Writer Published 12:01 am PDT Saturday, July 8, 2006 Story
appeared in Metro section, Page B5
Robert "Bobby" Bingham escaped his adolescent insecurities by excelling in
sports and joining the Army after graduating from Encina High School. He
returned to Encina after the military as a basketball and football coach,
earning a reputation as a tough but fair leader who pushed players to work
hard and do their best. He also was a mentor and friend, offering a ride
home, an ear to listen or a word of fatherly advice he never received after
his parents divorced when he was 8 years old.
"His door was always open, and his phone number was always available," said
Robert Bailey, a varsity football player who graduated from Encina in 1981.
"I loved him as a coach and a friend."
Mr. Bingham died June 28 at his Sacramento home after a 2 1/2-year battle
with a rare type of testicular cancer, said his wife, Annette Henke Bingham.
He was 49.
Friends recalled a confident, charismatic man and gifted athlete who never
lost his competitive edge, often beating younger players in pickup
basketball contests. He was also a loving husband and father of two young
children, a prolific poet who scribbled verses on scraps of paper and a
caring teacher who encouraged young people to believe in themselves and
succeed.
He was an enthusiastic volunteer at Leonardo da Vinci School, working in the
classroom and driving on field trips. But his favorite activity was "yard
duty," where he jumped, ran and played games with dozens of adoring children
at recess.
"Most of us moms would stand back keeping an eye on the playground, and he'd
be out there in the middle of all the kids," school parent Diane Forrest
said. "He was so enthusiastic and really interacted with the kids."
Mr. Bingham was born in 1957 in Portland, Ore., and grew up in Carmichael.
He never knew his biological father and rarely saw his adopted father after
a divorce and military career took him away, his wife said.
Troubled at home, he turned his energy to sports at Encina High School,
where he excelled at baseball, basketball and football. He graduated in 1975
and joined the Army, serving three years and playing for his unit's
basketball team in Germany.
He returned to Encina High School as an assistant coach and head coach from
1978 to 1989 before coaching at Rio Americano High School from 1990 to 1992.
He was a mentor to all his students but reached out especially to boys
without fathers.
"The things you miss as a child are often the things you strive for as an
adult," said Greg Grant, a longtime friend. "Bob wanted to give young people
something he didn't have."
Meanwhile, Mr. Bingham attended California State University, Sacramento,
where he earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and a master's
degree in neuromuscular physiology. He worked as a Yolo County environmental
health specialist until poor health led him to retire in 2004.
He continued to volunteer at Leonardo da Vinci School while receiving
chemotherapy for cancer. Although his body was weakened, his head was bald
and he used a wheelchair, the children never saw him differently.
"They never looked sad or scared," his wife said. "He wasn't tragic to them,
because he always gave them hope."
Robert 'Bobby' Bingham
Born: March 8, 1957
Died: June 28, 2006
Remembered for: Coach and mentor at Encina High School and Rio Americano
High School; active parent volunteer at Leonardo da Vinci School Survived
by: Wife, Annette Henke Bingham of Sacramento; daughter, Gianna Bingham of
Sacramento; son, Alec Bingham of Sacramento; mother, Audrey Mistretta of
Sacramento; father, Chuck Bingham of Texas; sister, Debbie Bingham of Texas
Memorial services: Celebration of life, 3 p.m. Sunday at Encina High School
gym, 1400 Bell St., Sacramento; followed by reception at Turn Verein Hall,
3349 J St., Sacramento
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert
Bingham Memorial Fund, Golden 1 Credit Union, P.O. Box 15966, Sacramento, CA
95852
7/15/06 |
Marilyn Moll
Sacramento Bee, November 1, 2000
CROWELL, MARILYN J.
Marilyn passed away peacefully in Sacramento, CA, on October 29, 2000,
after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 18, 1957 in
Sacramento, Marilyn is the beloved mother of Damon Finch and Jamie
Crowell. She is survived by her children; mother Sonja Moll; father
Rudy Moll and wife Mady; sister
Maureen Ellis and husband Bill, step-sister Gisa Emeterio and
husband Mark; brother Andy Van Omen; grandson Tre
Vaughn; fiance Randy Davies, two nieces, and five
nephews.
To all that knew her loving ways and generous heart, she will be greatly
missed.
Friends are welcome for visitation Thursday, November 2, 2000 from 4-7
PM, followed by a Catholic Rosary at Lombard and Co. Funeral Home,
1550 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento. A Catholic Mass
will be held on Friday, November 3, 2000, at 10:30
AM at St. Ignatius Church, 3235 Arden Way,
Sacramento. Interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, 6700 21st Avenue, Sacramento.
12/12/05 |
Roger Vaughan writes:
Occupation: I'm in management with White Cap construction a division
of Home Depot Supply. I've been in this industry
for 25 years.
Bio: After school I worked summers for CDF and I went 2 years to JC
college and then went to work for A-Y Supply. 25 years later I'm
still working for the same company (with a new
name after a couple of aquisitions). Along the
way I met and married my wife Rhonda. We have 3
children and 5 grandchildren. Our lives are full and busy. After
staying home with the children for 15 years my wife recently returned
to work. My son just got his first job at Bel Air
and my daughter is learning how to drive.
Trivia: The most interesting piece of trivia about my life since
graduation is: I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior in July
1994. My life has changed for the better.
Friends: Best Friends: Steve LaMothe, Craig Zimmerman.
I haven't kept in contact with classmates.
Hobbies: I enjoy all sports. I still play recreational softball &
basketball. I've had season tickets to the Kings since they came to
Sacramento. I wish I had more time to play golf. My wife convinces
me to go camping every now and then or get away to
the beach. Our family also likes Cruising & we
love to go to Disneyland especially around
Christmas.
Kids: Jennifer Gonzalez 29, Randall Vaughan 17, Sarah Vaughan 16.
Grandchildren: Noah 9, Rachel 6, Imogen 4, Constance 2, Abigail
Newborn
My oldest daughter, Jennifer, is married and has 5 children. My 2
younger children are still in high school. My son will graduate in
June 06 and my daughter in June 07. My daughter
is an accomplished clarinet player and good
student. My son is constantly on the go in his little
89' Dodge Colt and he's almost gotten as tall as me. He's about 6'5"
and as skinny as most of you would remember me. He can almost beat
me at golf - that's why I usually keep score.
Grade_school: I attended Mark Twain Elementary School
Junior_high: Peter Lassen Junior High School & Howe Ave Elementary
Junior_high_friends: Jeff Frei, Robert's twins
Memorable_teachers: Ms. McGuire - English memorable ... for being
enthusiastic Mr. Kieran - Business Machines memorable ... for
teaching me common business sense
Favorite_memory: Winning a basketball game. Encina vs. Mira Loma score
was 8 to 6 (including overtime). Having to be escorted out of the
gym
because of Mira Loma's irrate fans. Exciting stuff!!! Thank you Coach
Jarvis.
Story: No - I've blathered on too long already.
9/24/05 |
Sacramento Bee, May 31, 2002
Maryellen Skeels Fleury
Died on May 27, 2002 from a bilateral pulmonary embolism at age 44. A 7-year
resident of Orange County, CA. She was an employee of the CPA/Department of
Consumer Affairs. Mrs. Fleury is survived by her husband Patrick J. Fleury;
sons Brandon and Nathan Fleury; father Merrell Skeels; and mother- and
father-in-law Rosalie and Robert Fleury of Green Bay, WI. Visitation will be
from 12 Noon to 2 PM on Sataurday, June 1, 2002, followed at 2 PM by
services, both at Saddleback Chapel in Tustin, CA. Burial at Holy Sepulcher
Cemetery in Orange County.
6/4/05 |
Russell McConnell
writes:
Occupation: maintance man at feather falls casino for about 2 years. worked
20 years at lousiana saw mill. all in oroville
Bio: well, we rasied our children . i fish and deer hunt. still drinking
beer!!!!
Friends: baron chapman havent seen for ever. and debbie -mike starr. just
her on this site.
Hobbies: drinking, fishing,hunting and family
Kids: cheryl-28 sheri-26 stacy-25 elizabeth-23
grandchildren alex-9 allison-7 jacbo-3 josh-1 linus-10 months lorianna -7
months and one more due in feb.2004
all my kids are grown and now have their own families. cheryl is married
with 2 boys. sheri has 1 boy and works at the casino with her dad. stacy is
married and has 1 girl. works at the other casino in our town with her
mother.elizabeth has 1 girl and 1 boy and 1 on the way. she works at the
bank. and not yet married, but all her children have the same dad.
11/20/03
cherly , married. just added a little girl to her family. jake 5years, josh
4 years, mallory 6 months.
sheri mcconnell . has added to her family also she had a girl named her
jayden she is also 6 months. she a son who 10 years his name is alex. stacy
has 2 girls , loriann 2years and reann 8 months. elizabeth has allison who 8
yearsm linus 2 years, sarah 1 year.
5/27/05 |
STARR, Debra LaMothe
Born in Sacramento, CA June 13, 1957 entered into the arms of our Heavenly
Father March 4, 2005. Deb graduated From Encina High school in 1975. Loving
wife of Michael for 27 1/2 yrs., incredible and caring mother of Jason 17
and Jessica 13. Precious daughter of Senova and (Bill deceased) LaMothe.
Best Sister of Kimberly Pasley and Steven (Lori) LaMothe. Sister-in-Law to
Saundra (Edward) Garbolino, Maureen (Jim) Johnson, and Dennis Starr. Special
Aunt of 7 Nieces and 9 Nephews. Exceptional and devoted friend to many who
were fortunate to have had Deb touch their lives. Deb will forever shine in
our hearts. Memorial Services will be held Sat. March 12, 2005 at Pleasant
Grove Community Church, 1730 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Pleasant Grove
Community Church or charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to
Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses 103 Lincoln St., Roseville, CA 95678
(916)783-7171 FD-305. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 3/10/2005.
I am Michael P. Starr husband to the late Debbie LaMothe Starr. Her
classmates can e-mail her at the following address if you can post this for
them?
http://www.legacy.com/SacBee/LegacyHome.asp
I went to Encina my freshman year also and my e-mail address is
MikeS369@AOL.com if someone wants to
e-mail me about Debbie they can.
4/15/05 |
MICHAEL JOSEPH PHELAN
In loving memory of Michael Joseph Phelan, born May 29, 1956, a native to
Sacramento. He died from an accidental death at his residence on
February 19, 1999. Michael was the second of six
children raised by Dr. Joseph M. Phelan, deceased
and Helen Phelan. He is survived by his mother, Helen and
two sisters, Michelle and Danielle, as well as three younger brothers
William, Jeffery, Matthew, and two nephews Greg Cain and Joey Phelan,
and one niece, Becky Cain. Michael's education
started at St. Ignatius and later followed at
Sierra Oaks, Jonas Salk, and Encina High School. His love and
occupation was as a Machinist Mechanic. His skills led him to the
restoration of classic and specialty automobiles. Michael enjoyed
such hobbies as camping, motor sports, water
skiing , music, and attending the symphony
seasonally. The Phelan Family would like to give thanks to
Michael's friends for their love and support during his short life.
Because of his struggle with diabetes, we would
ask that any memorials be sent to the Diabetes
American Association, 10445 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento,
CA. Internment private at Calvery.
3/9/05 |
BRADHOFF, Rick
Passed away in his home May 13, 2004. Rick was a graduate of Encina High
School and Sacramento State University. Rick is preceded in death by
his mother, Ruth Wendt and his father Lloyd
Richard Bradhoff. Rick leaves behind many loving
friends and his sisters, Lorren Bradhoff James of CO and Lynn
Bradhoff Watt of Houston, TX. Family requests all memorials be sent
to the Athletic Dept. of the University of CA at
Berkeley, or charity of choice. Memorial service
and interment will be private. Published in the
Sacramento Bee on 5/21/2004.
5/23/04 |
CARUTHERS, MICHAEL LYNN
Born in Sacramento, CA on 9-15-1957, deceased 10-5-2003. Survived by son,
Michael Caruthers Jr.; mother, Nita Dunn; father, Lynn Caruthers; sister,
Nikki Marie; nephew, Daniel Guerland: and stepbrothers & stepsisters of the
Dunn family. We will miss you deeply. We love you and you will always be in
our hearts. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services Sunday, October
12, 2003, at 2:00pm at the V.F.W. Hall, 3300 "U" Street, North Highlands,
CA. Arrangements by Lombard & Company Funeral Directors, 1550 Fulton Ave.,
Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 483-3297.
10/9/03 |
COOK, STEVEN DOANE
Born October 17, 1957 in Sacramento, California. Passed away March 28, 2003
after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife
of 17 years, Gayle; daughter, Lindsay and son, Brian; mother and father,
Dale and Sophia Cook; sisters, Cindy Duarte (Don), Jeni Walker (Jim),
Kristine Schuster (Chris), Sue Dellinger (Rob) and their children; mother-
and father-in-law, John and Carol Alseth and numerous close friends.
Graduated from Encina High School, 1975 and from U.C. Davis in Agriculture
Economics, 1979. After receiving his education, Steve returned to help run
the family business "Cook's Ace Hardware" until his illness interfered.
Steve's greatest joys in life were his wife and children to nurture, love,
and share in their daily lives and accomplishments. His friendships were
deep and intense and cherished forever. His loss will leave a great void in
many lives. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 4 at
11:00am at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Mark's Way,
Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the UCD
Hospice or UCD Cancer Center at Davis Medical Center, 3630 Business Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95820.
Published in the Sacramento Bee on 4/1/2003. |
| Connie Millliser writes:
Occupation: Litigation specialist
Grade_school: wyda way, howe avenue
Grade_school_friends: wayne carson, becky skaggs, karen eledge, bruce
hubbard, don baltzel, leslie bean
8/24/02
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Cyndee Felker writes:
Occupation: Retired from City of San Jose
Currently sell artworks made from gourds.
Bio: College and graduate school.
Providing community services for Seniors, disabled and homeless persons.
Play flute in local communtiy orchestra.
Play folk harp in local harp circle.
Hobbies: Music, art and organic gardening
Memorable_teachers: Mrs. Takiuchi Chambers and Jeff Stormont.
I would never have survived without english and music.
8/3/02 |
The Sacramento Bee, June 18, 2002
Lee Ann Anderson
Adams
Born on March 2, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Survived by beloved husband
Robert Adams, Sr.; stepsons Robert, Jr., Cameron, and Richard (Vacaville);
stepdaughter Jennifer Levea (Sacramento); mother Persis Chapple and
father William Anderson (Carmichael); siblings Michael Anderson (Palm City,
FL), Cherie Anderson (Mill Valley), and Karin
Caves; and stepfather Robert Donaldson (Carmichael). Graduated from
Sacramento City College and CSU Sacramento, she
enjoyed a successful career in personnel work for the counties of Sacramento
and Contra Costa. In the latter, she served as Human
Resources Manager, much admired for her understanding, skill, and
rapport, both with colleagues and staff. Conscientious and attractive with a
zest for life, she was especially dedicated to her
family. An accomplished horsewoman, she specialized in dressage. Purchased a
few years ago, her favorite horse "Mikado" is
trained by her friend and teacher Christiana Noelting and friend Robin
Connor. Those of us who knew and loved her will
miss her affection and animation, which enhanced our lives. Memorials will
be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 350
Stinson Ave., Vacaville and at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 22 at the
home of her mother and stepfather, 1516 Little Court, Carmichael. Since
LeeAnn was very fond of dogs and cats, in addition
to horses, a contribution to the SPCA, 6201 Florin Perkins Rd., Sacramento
95828, in memory of LeeAnn, would be an
appropriate memorial.
6/18/02 |
The Coloradoan, June 27, 2001
Kelvin Jones
Kelvin "K.C." Cory Jones, 44, of Fort Collins, died June 24, 2001,
at home. A private family service is being held.
Kelvin was born Feb. 19, 1957, in Sacramento, Calif., to Leonard Jones, Sr.
and Rebecca E. Hensley Jones.
He moved to Fort Collins in 1984 from Golden. He formerly lived in Utah. He
was employed at Colorado State University as a janitor. He enjoyed fishing, art, and
woodworking.
Survivors include his father, a son, Cory J. Jones of Fort Collins; two
brothers, Leonard Jones Sr. and Melvin Jones, both of Ogden, Utah; and a sister, Dona Lyn
Jones of Auburn, Calif. His mother preceded him in death.
10/22/01 |
Sacramento Bee, October 10, 2001
STEVEN MARTIN JOYCE
A loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to many passed away on October 4,
2001 at his home in So. Lake Tahoe, CA. He was born on October 9, 1956 in Berkeley, CA,
and was a 12-year resident of So. Lake Tahoe. He was a graduate of Encina High School and
a veteran of the US Air Force. He was an electrical contractor and a partner in the family
business, Performance Products, for 22 years. He was an AMA racer of off-road motorcycles,
a snowmobile enthusiast, and an official in the High Sierra Motorcycle Club. He is
survived by: parents Charles and Yvonne Joyce of Sacramento, brother Kevin Joyce of
Sacramento, brother and sister-in-law Kimberly and Scott Cowen of Virginia, nieces and
nephews Lindsey and Jason Joyce, Ryan, Drew, McKenna, and Jordyn Cowen. Graveside services
will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757
Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights.
10/10/01 |
The Sacramento Bee, April 22, 1987
MOM WANTS HER SON'S REMAINS AFTER CHURCH CAMP 'MARTYRDOM'
It's been about 10 months since Brad Rankin of Sacramento was
buried in a grave in Africa, near the religious outpost he helped build in Malawi.
Stricken with malaria, the 29-year-old convert died two days before he was to return home.
But his death has not ended his family's struggle to deal with his controversial
beliefs as a member of the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps. Family members
say they don't want his death used as propaganda for the group, also known as Free Love
Ministries, or his grave to be a monument to beliefs they view as hateful.
The ministry planned his funeral and buried him in the city of Zomba. A member of
the American Consulate said it was a well-attended funeral. The head of the ministry told
the family that the training camp will be named in his honor. But none of that matters to
his family. They've spent much of the past year trying to get his body exhumed and brought
back to Sacramento for burial.
"I want him home," said his mother, Wanda, as her eyes filled with tears.
Now arrangements are being made through the U.S. Department of State to have Rankin's body
exhumed and brought home. Most of the details have been worked out, but the family still
is arranging to pay the $2,000 fee.
For two years before his death, Rankin was a member of the militaristic church with
an estimated 25 to 50 believers living in a
barracks at 23rd and X streets in Sacramento. The members wear uniforms and are given
military rank in their spiritual warfare against the devil and everyday demons they define
to include pride, homosexuality and rock 'n' roll music.
The Rankins and other families say the church has turned their children against
them because they don't share the same beliefs. Several parents picketed the church in
March. Jim and Lila Green, brigadier generals who lead the ministry, failed to respond to
a request from The Bee for an interview.
Wanda Rankin said she also has lost a daughter, Jacque Johnson, to the ministry.
She said Johnson, who joined the group a couple of years before her brother, won't have
anything to do with the family. She said the family has had only one glimpse of her since
February.
The ministry's publication called Battle Cry contained a special tribute to Rankin
after his death on June 18, 1986. The cover showed a drawing of a soldier playing a bugle
and written underneath, "Soldiers Die in Battle!"
"We buried Lt. Rankin on the land where the training center is being built. As
the work there is in its foundation stages, there he lies as the living foundation on
which God's work there will grow, the foundation of laying down our lives for the purposes
of Christ," a captain said.
The Rankins don't want anyone else following their son's example. They don't want
Brad Rankin's death to be used to attract others to the church. "They (church
leaders) want him there as a martyr," said Karen Brashear, another sister. "All
we want is to get him home, bury him and get on with our lives. We haven't been able to do
that."
The family said they never agreed to have him buried in Africa. Rankin's mother
didn't even know he was sick when her daughter called to say he was dead. Wanda Rankin
said Jacque Johnson hurried her to make a decision on the disposition of Rankin's body.
She said she thought at first that her son would want to be buried there. But, before she
made a decision, she said, the ministry buried her son.
The grief has not been suffered and forgotten. "Ours is still pending,"
said Rankin's mother.
At first, Rankin's family were not too disturbed by his new-found brand of
Christianity. Three years ago, he had a problem with alcohol and had been arrested twice
for drinking and driving. In his testimony in a Battle Cry issue, Rankin described his
lifestyle. "I was so wound up with drugs, alcohol, rock and roll music and women that
I thought that's what life was all about, to have a good time and make the best of it here
on earth." Rankin had the "demons" of alcohol pulled from him and he became
a "true Christian," according to his co-religionists.
"I'd always sit down and listen to him," said his mother. "He was
talking about Satan. He was always talking about the devil."
Brashear, who attended a service with their mother, said, "Nothing was love.
Nothing was forgiveness. Everything was sad, the end of the world coming."
7/19/01 |
Dan Worley writes:
homepage: www.dworley.com
Occupation: IT Support Manager
Bio: I Went into the Marine Corps right after school to get training in electronics. The
school was located in Memphis Tenn and took about 9 months. The Following three years were
spent in Yuma Arizona. I got married twice there the first one lasted about 3 months, then
the next lasted 6 years. After my four years in the military were up I moved the
family to Bakersfield so that my phone bill would go down (My Wife's family lived there)
and ended up staying 21 years. The first couple of years I worked a few different jobs
doing electronic repair then in 1980 I hired on with Pacific Bell doing two way radio and
mountian top Microwave repeater repair. The second marriage failed in 1985 and I
found myself being a weekend dad to my three daughters. the breakup was pretty rough for
the first year but I had time to get some things straightened up in my life. I had
Joined the LDS (Mormon) church in 1978 but did not really particapate untill 1986.
that was a major change for the better! Shawna and I met in 1989 and were married
that june. She is a terrific mom, wife and my best friend. We addoped a
daughter in 1994 so there is a big differance in age between the older girls and the
little one. I must say that there is a differance having a little child at an older
age. I have learned a lot, I have a lot more patenice than the first time through.
We have been very fortunate with the kids so far, Marci (25) has been married
now for seven years. Becky (22) has been married for 2 years. Lindsey (19) is
just out on her own now and learning more about life. They all are really good girls
and it has been interesting for me to learn how to let the parent child relationship
change when they grow up and leave. Carey (6)is just an adorable little girl who is
growing up to fast. In September 1999 a job transfer became available to Sacramento,
so we are now living in Elk Grove. I am providing State wide Computer support for
the district I am assigned to. Quite a big change from Mountain top Radio sites. So
far We have really enjoyed being here but who knows wht the future will bring.
2/26/01 |
Tom Allen writes:
Occupation: Safety Engineer
Bio: OK...here we go...the abridged version. I spent about 16 years on and off the
road in the music industry. Early on as a musician, until I discovered the concept of
regular meals. After that, I worked primarily as an audio engineer. I now have a real job
working in the public sector (quasi-government), and have been doing so for about 10
years. I continue to live in Sacramento. I have two great sons, far to many
ex-wives, my health, and no complaints.
Drop me a line if my actions as a teenager didn't offend you for life. If they
did...I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. I was a testosterone driven punk who wanted to be a
rock star. Eventually these ideals were replaced by the cold harsh reality of living
in a band house where "Cup-O-Noodles" is considered a food group.
Trivia: From a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. I have transformed myself from
a high-strung, left wing, hyperactive teen. To a high strung, right wing, hyperactive
middle-aged man. Isn't time an amazing thing (please don't take this too seriously)?
Friends: Paul Bean, Dalene Waybright, Cindy Felker
Hobbies: Bicycling, Flying.
Kids: Two GREAT sons. The oldest one is 16, in ROTC, and headed for a military aviation
career (a family tradition that skipped a generation). The second one is a perfect 4
year old (going on 20), who is far too much like me... he's my fountain of youth at 40
something...and I wouldn't change him for the world.
Grade_school: Wyda Way / St. Philomene's
Grade_school_friends: Chuck Whitlock, Michael Siverling
Junior_high: Waldorf/Valley Vista
Junior_high_friends: Paul Bean
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Lawrence - Creative Writing. It was like magic...he could pour a
cup of coffee from his thermos, see who was late for class, and never (I mean never)did he
once look up from his newspaper.
Mr. Wilde - Drama. Because no matter how gruff he acted...we always new it was a
show.
Favorite_memory: Mr. Sears talking to me like a real person when he realized that I had
actually cut P.E. for the whole semester, and spent the time in the library watching the
"Watergate Hearings". The latter explains how I made it for so long without
getting caught. I imagine the note sent back on my grade report from coach Schwartz
was something like...Tom Who? He (Mr. Sears)was actually very cool...I thought he
was going to skin me alive.
Story: The look on Mr. Sears face when Paul Bean lit his coat pocket on fire with a
cigarette. He just kept on chatting with us as the smoke billowed out of Paul's
lambs wool lined pocket. I think he was so busy trying not to laugh that he just
sent us on to class. I can only imagine how many times he must have told that story
to his buddies. (SORRY PAUL)
Sibling_info: John Allen 1969
Heard_about_website_from: Notified by your webmaster through classmates.com
1/30/01 |
Valerie Walker writes:
Occupation: Research Associate, Registered Nurse, Mom
Bio: I did some schooling at Cosumnes River in my late teens, but spent most of my 20's
and 30's raising 4 kids. In 1986 I went back to school. It took a while going
part-time, but I graduated in 1992 with my nursing degree. I worked a few years in
the birthing unit, while pursuing my degree in anthropology. I am about to finish my
MA in athropology. I applied to 4
graduate schools, wanting to get my PhD, but with impacted programs, I was not accepted.
For the past 8 years I have focused on graduate school, so not getting in was a
major blow. I finally accepted that God was not ready for me to take this step.
I have a new and exciting job in social research. My title at the new job is
"Research Associate." What we do most often is program evaluation.
When county agencies or school districts get a grant (say for $100,000) they tell the
grantors that they will provide such-and-such services. The grantors expect that
they will spend a small portion of the grant on evaluation and they have to supply the
grantors with a report on what services they provided and how well they met their goals on
a yearly basis. Sometimes they give this task to some internal person, but most often they
contract with a private company, like us, to do the work. We have a good reputation.
We are know as the "friendly evaluators." We try to make our
evaluations helpful so they can make their programs the best they can be. It is different
and fun, but stressful too.
Friends: I was in love with Joe Montoya and Brian Pearson. I later hung out a lot
with the FFA gang--Jody Lopez, John Zimmerman, Joanne Hardy. But I spent good times
with Lisa Churches, Julie Tepsich, Jenny Bender
Kids: Josh is now 22, Jake is 20, Micah is 18, and Hannah is 12. Josh has 3 kids
(yes, I am a nana!). Jake is going to college and lives with me. Micah lives with
his dad in Sutter Creek and is graduating from HS this year. Hannah is in 7th grade,
a great student, and cheerleader.
Memorable_teachers: Mr Brodnansky (agriculture)!! God, he was the greatest. Talk
about letting us get away with murder. He was so fun. Also, I loved Kent
Summers (biology)
Favorite_memory: Homecoming in '73 or '74. We had a great float and a nice dance.
I loved it!
Heard_about_website_from: webmaster
1/15/01 |
Janet Powell writes:
Occupation: Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal
Justice, Huntsville, TX
Bio: I left Sacramento for Alaska in 1981 to work for Sohio Oil Company in Prudhoe Bay.
That was an interesting experience, to say the least! Met my husband, Ed,
there and moved back to the Bay Area. Three children later (and relocations to
Baltimore, Pleasanton, and Laguna Niguel) we landed in Houston Texas where I completed my
PhD in Criminal Justice (1997). I'm now an Assistant Professor in the College
of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and lovin' it.
My research takes me into the numerous prisons scattered through out TX where I
examine the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment on inmates, among other topics.
Friends: Friends: Linda Starnes, Cindy Sarmento, Marcelle Pratt, Mindy Dunnigan.
I'm happy to say that I am still in touch with these good friends, even after all
these years!!
Kids: Three great kids (16, 14, 13 yrs)
Grade_school_friends: Seems like I went to High School with all of the same kids from
Greer School (grade school)!!!!!!!
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Wilde was absolutely fantastic and way ahead of his time!!!
He gave me the courage and self-confidence to realize I could do anything I put my mind
to. He and his late wife, Neva, attended our wedding in Pleasanton, CA in 1983 and send us
Christmas cards every year!
Favorite_memory: Playing Anne Sullivan in "The Miracle Worker".
Sibling_info: Barbara J. Powell (Murphy) and Dian F. Powell (Koelzer)
Alumni_in_contact: Cindy Sarmento, Linda Starnes, Marcelle Pratt
1/4/01 |
Kate Grebitus writes:
Occupation: Creative and Healing Arts/Integrative Massage Therapist
Bio: My life seems to be a winding road of constant exploration. I remember telling Cindy
LaCornu in high school that I felt that the older we get the faster time seems to
travel...I did not take physics, however, I'd like the time piece to slow down a bit so I
can linger at some of the amazing times/places/experiences I hold close to me.
The UC system educated me, Art school showed me how to look at the world through creative
eyes, Massage school set me FREE! Changing my focus to "Creative Wellness" has
exposed me to so many wonderful and diverse people. Working with children in the
hospitals, whether it be art therapy or face painting keeps my spirit young. Don't ever
underestimate the power of a smile, giggle or the warm hand of kindness...it can restore
Hope when all else seems lost. This road has not been easy, yet to describe it as
"Rewarding" is such an understatement.
I am currently involved in medical education, fundraising & advocacy for those with
chronic illnesses. I am attempting to bring the first public "multi-positional"
Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center in Northern CA to Sacramento. I find
it amazing that one of the most powerful healing agents is OXYGEN...it is truly a miracle
to see the healing take place. If anyone wants to help...give me a ring (I'm in the book)
or e-mail!!
As Jay Michael's kids say I'm "Miss" Grebitus. Some day I hope that will change,
until then I'm experiencing life from a wonderful perspective. I am still "ART
Auntie" to ten nieces and nephews (the oldest is jsut shy of 21 & the youngest is
4...all growing up way too fast). It is so much fun to answer their questions and help
guide them as they find their own SELF...I can easily see and feel why teaching is so
rewarding.
Friends: My friends from way back... Mindy Coupe, Jane McKee, Cindy LaCornu (welcome home
Cin), Janet Dwight (moved to DC during Soph yr-currently head of surgical nursing at U of
Texas), Sue Stegenga (Have gotten to know Sue much more since Encina), Julie Bardin (a
great fellow "bench cheerleader"), Jed & Jenny Bender/Bittner, Reed Harris,
Jay Michael, Scott Palmer, Dan Sugimoto. Some you see all the time others it may be 5
years between reunions yet it feels like yesterday. My WISH...everyone would showm up at a
weekend long reunion where we can really catch up with long ago friends.
Hobbies: Wildlife photography, any creative art project, walking/hiking by the sea or in
the mountains, reading historical novels and being a closet architect (yes, I draw all
over the house plans in the paper) fill my days...as well as trying my best to figure out
the computer on my desk, it has a will all it's own.
Grade_school: Sierra Oaks
Grade_school_friends: I found a picture of my girl scout troop in 4th grade...I'd love to
combine Rio Americano HS reunion with ours for the 30th...I didn't realize so many grade
school friends went on to other schools. the Sierra Oaks gang: Mindy Coupe, Jane McKee,
Terri Ayon, Leslie Lundberg, Sandy Lundel, Meg Salasky, Julie Quirk, Cheryl Bozich,
Maryellen Skeels, Jed Bittner, Bryd Billerbeck, Reed Harris, Jay Michael, John
Zimmerman...next time I'll just name the class roster!
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Cindy LaCornu, Kathy Ingmanson (where did you go Kathy?), Bob
Bingham, Jim Bonette
Memorable_teachers: Ben LaMontagne always made you feel welcome in his class where you
were working in craft material most of us had never touched. He not only taught crafts he
helped instill empowerment, self-esteem and a great sense of accomplishment when you
turned out woodcarvings, lost-wax jewelry, metal art...projects that pushed you beyond
yourself. Bebe McKenzie...put the FUN into the classroom as well as introducing creative
problem solving when you hit a block. Bill Wise always kept me laughing...right through
Mythology. Bill Coke was like a magician, showing his magic to all who would come his
way...I thought he was going to kill me when I told him I thought Chemistry was just like
cooking. Chris Kojima was and is a world class teacher. She was a tremendous friend to all
the students as well as an awesome Tennis player and coach. Alice Kubo was an all around
great human being...a better motivator through enthusiasm will not be found.
Favorite_memory: Making Floats, decorating for Jr. Prom, Aquacade, "How many people
fit on the red jeep?"...and class of '75 won, the jeep still carries the dented in
hood!(that jeep made it through 5 Encina siblings...it needs a diploma!)
The huge ALL Class panaramic picture...as people were running behind the risers from one
end to the other to get in the picture twice. Sr. auction...where did it all come from??!!
Sibling_info: Ted Grebitus '69, Tom Grebitus '71, Bill Grebitus '72, Bo Grebitus '74 and
ME...Kate Grebitus '75 If they aren't already on your lists run them through me until I
can get them to sign on themselves...OK?
Alumni_in_contact: Mindy Coupe, Jane McKee, Janet Dwight, Cindy LaCornu, Sue Stegenga, Jay
Michael (I pass Jenny Bender/Bittner on the road with her gang in between sporting events
more than we talk on the phone...we just smile and wave!)
Heard_about_website_from: Irene Leafe, teacher
7/13/00 |
Dalene Weybright writes:
Occupation: Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Bio: After graduation I moved to San Jose to live and play with a Rock & Roll band for
a few years. During that time I started working in a plating shop & became one of the
Bay Areas top female platers. I married Reuben Ingraham, a fellow plater in Feb. of 78. We
moved back to Sacramento and promptly gave birth to Reuben Guy in Nov of 78. I had my
second son Timothy William Daniel seven years later. Reuben, my husband, was very violent
and abusive, so I left him and became a
single parent. I met my second husband, Michael McKay in 1992 and in early 93 we had a
son, Marshall Ray, then Christine Dalene in late 94. Both of my children have multiples of
freckles. Mike and I ran a lucrative Mom & Pop bicycle shop, specializing in custom
low riders and restoring antique Schwinns.
In Feb of 96 I became a friend of Bill W.(for those of you who don't know what that means,
it's a good thing). Left husband #2 in 99 because he couldn't change his
"habits".
I am currently attending ARC, working on getting my CADAC so I can become a certified AOD
Hiv counselor. I have been employed at Aquarioan Efforts "A House" for over a
year. I'm also a certified Postitive Speaker & AIDs educator. I am serving my 3rd term
on the Board of Supervisors appointed Ryan White Planning Councel, Chair the ACC
Advertising And Outreach Committee. I also edit and write for a local newspaper called
Positive Advocate.
My current goals are to open a Recovery House for addicts with HIV/AIDs and buy my own
Harley by Christmas of this year.
Trivia: My story has been on PBS, CNN & User Friendly T.V. I live by the same motto
now as I did then "I am what I am, if you can't accept me as I am, oh well....!"
Friends: Cyndee Felker, Karen Hall, Eleanor Wales, Kathy Johnson, Davin Stidger, Paul
Bean, Michael Greathouse.
Hobbies: Camping, Writing, Public Speaking
Kids: Reuben Guy 21; Timothy William 14; Marshall Ray 7; Cristine Dalene 5.
Grandchildren; Reuben Guy Jr 3; Saul Hortado 1 1/2.
Grade_school: Greer
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Memorable_teachers: All the English and Art teachers, Mr. Knurr,and of course Mr. Sando.
Favorite_memory: Impromptu jam sessions on the flutes with Cyndee Felder behind the band
room. And the Friday we had a bomb scare & were all herded into the football fields.
About 15 of us "soners" went ot my house & watched "All My
Children".
6/14/00 |
John Bedford writes:
Occupation: Self Employed
Bio: Graduated early (1974) to go to New York, came home for Christmas 1974. Started
working for The Sacramento Bee. August 1981 quit the BEE to go on mission for the LDS
church (Mormon). After coming home went to American River. Graduated and started a
Landscape Maintenance Company.Still at it. Got married 1992 Wife is Yvette. We have five
children Greg 6, Stephanie 4, Brian 3, Rachel 1 and Mark newborn. Yvette wants one more.
Friends: Haven't really talked to anyone since High School
Hobbies: Waterskiing, Sports for the children, Soccer,T-ball, Swim team
Grade_school: Wyda Way
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
6/11/00 |
Bruce Knight writes:
Occupation: Owner of Day & Knight Moving
Bio: Went to UC Irvine, UCLA and finally graduating from UCSD. In between I went to
Germany twice (the longest stint was six months). Spent three months in Grenada in
1985 (rebuilding a home with a friend).
Trivia: Married Ann who I met in Mexico in 1986 (she's from Auburn). Still married after
14 years. Have two sons Beau 9 years and Brock 7 years old.
Discovered last summer after my mothers passing that she was the grand-daughter of writer
Jack London.
Friends: Everyone
Hobbies: Soccer, surfing in Encinitas & Mexico, riding motorcycles in the desert.
Working on my house by the beach.
Kids: They are the love of my life (two perfect angels!)
6/5/00 |
Wayne Brown writes:
homepage: apogee-ccd.com
Occupation: President, Apogee Instruments (scientific imaging system company)
Bio: Earned my electrical engineering degree. Spent 14 years at Lockheed Missles and Space
in Sunnyvale. In 1995 I resigned to devote time to our own company
designing/producing cooled integrating CCD cameras for astronomers. We moved from the bay
area to Tucson 4 1/2 years ago. It's hot down here! We tinker with the idea of
moving back to Sacramento someday. We are having the time of our lives both working
together in the same company 24/7 and trying to make a difference.
Friends: I have lost contact with everyone. During high school I was a bit reclusive.
Those that remember the school "radio station" with Doobie Brothers and
Chicago rumbling through the school at lunch might remember me behind the microphone.
Hobbies: What are hobbies and recreation? Desiging circuits is recreation, isn't it?
Kids: We have one 8 year old son, Aaron. His claim to fame are the chess tournaments
he participates in.
Favorite_memory: Putting together and running the radio station, doing sound effects for
the plays and musicals.
5/6/00 |
Cathleen Essert (obituary):
CATHLEEN MARY-HELENE ESSERT CALLISON, age 42, passed away in Salt Lake City on Saturday,
February 19, 2000, after a valiant struggle with melanoma.
She was born May 27, 1957, in Sacramento, California, to Victor Essert and Patricia
Dunleavy, and graduated from Encina High School in 1975. She received her BA Degree in
Social Welfare with a minor in Psychology from CSU Sacramento.
Cathleen was employed as the Community Outreach Advisor for the YWCA in Rock Springs,
Wyoming, where she was instrumental in obtaining funding for the Sweetwater County
Battered Women's Shelter. She served as Treasurer of the Wyoming Coalition Against Family
Violence.
In 1980 she moved to Salt Lake City to attend graduate school and work at the University
of Utah. She married Gary John Callison on July 17, 1982, in the Salt Lake City
Latter Day Saints (LDS) Temple. She was employed as an Academic Program Director at
the University of Utah until her illness forced her to stop working.
She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in various presidencies of the Relief
Society and Primary and most recently as secretary of the Rosedale Ward Young Women.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; four children, Stephanie (16), Thomas (13), Shelly
(11), Colleen (8); her parents; a sister, Shivaun Albright; two brothers, Timothy Essert
and Christopher Essert; and parents-in-law, James and Frankie Callison.
Services were held on Wednesday, February 23, 2000, in Salt Lake City with interment in
the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
2/28/00 |
Arthur Taylor writes:
Occupation: Firefighter
Bio: Since graduation? That's a long and strange trip. I started out moving to Seattle for
the summer and landed a job in a Texico gas station. Lived with my best friend and family,
Marty Holzschuh, ( best man in my wedding )and then back to Sac for college. Attended ARC
for what seemed like forever and graduated with my Fire Science Degree in 1978. Attended
another two years which is a really long story and finally stopped in 1980 to work full
time. My passion was to work as a firefighter but this is a very competitive field to get
hired in and thus spent from 1976 to 1987 attempting to complete my goal. Along the way I
worked a wide variety of jobs including gas station attendent, retail stock cleck for
Payless Drug Store, cashier for Gold Circle, anyone remember that place? sales associate
for Montgomery Wards in the camera department, resident Firefighter for North Highlands
fire department, delivery driver for Zappatini Flower company, delivery driver for Lynn
Edwards Office Products, tow truck driver for City Tow, EMT-I and EMT-II for Foothill
Ambulance and finally in 1987 was hired as a Firefighter/ EMT-II for the Roseville Fire
Department where I have now been working for the past 13 years. Well along the way while
working as an EMT at Foothill I met my wife of 14 years, Bryn. ( Class of 1980 San Juan
High ) Absolutely an angel sent from Heaven to save my poor lost soul. We have two
beautiful kids, Raychel who just turned nine and is the apple of dads eye. She loves to
read, unlike her dad,
took piano lessons for awhile, takes tap and ballet lessons and last year start-ed taking
Karate lessons. She now is an Orange belt working towards her Purple belt in Kosho Ryu
Kempo Karate. Her Sensei (teacher) will not allow any of his students to become Black
Belts until they are sixteen. It will be comfoting to know that she will be able to kick
her dates ass! That brings me to Patrick. He is 5 and will turn 6 in June, although he is
a young 5. So far his big intrests are in Pokemon, Z-bots, Transformers and a slew of
other toys, half I can't even pronounce. He's talking about starting Karate but we have
been trying to hold off until he's a little older. Write now though my kids make me feel
as though I am their world and I'm taking advantage of it for as long as I can because I
know it won't last forever. We also have a dog and a bird. As for myself I stay busy at
the firehouse and also teach classes on the side. I help teach the EMT-I class for
American River College, teach CPR and First Aid classes to City employees and own a
business, Authorized Training Servive, pro- viding CPR and First Aid training, Blood Borne
Pathogens training and Confined Space Rescue training to Industry and the Fire Service.
When I get the chance I like getting out to the golf course and chasing the little white
ball around.
Friends: My best friend from school and remains so to this day is Marty Holzschuh. He
recently has moved back to California from the state of Washington and we now are able to
get together much easier, one and a half hours apart. The rest of the gang I hung out with
were Daryl Christensen, have not seen in years, Narice Abernathy, have not seen in years,
Rod Vienna, have not seen in years, Dave Rittenhouse, Encina 1976, we were in each others
weddings and until October when my mom passed away, our moms lived one house apart in the
houses we each grew up in. We still get together once in awhile, he and his wife live in
Fair Oaks.
Hobbies: Golf and Snow skiing.
For recreation Bryn and I pack up the kids and go to Cabo for a week or two each year and
get away from reality.
Grade_school: Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: The only grade school friend that went to encina that I can remember
is Bill Lobsitz. I'm sure there were others but the 70's is all a purple haze.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk School
Junior_high_friends: Bill and it's still hazey.
Favorite_teachers: Yes I too had a thing for Mrs Mcguire.
Sibling_info: Carol Taylor, 1961
Linda Taylor, 1962
Mary Taylor, 1970
Alumni_in_contact: Marty Holzschuh, Dave Rittenhouse, John Rittenhouse
Heard_about_website_from: Found it while browsing the web.
2/16/00 |
Bill Hewitt writes:
Occupation: on-air announcer/promotion director
Bio: wow,where does one begin? hung around a radio station(kndi)and became friends
with a disc jockey named t-micheal jordan. in left sacramento,in 1975,headed for colorado
with two friends (harry greathouse 73" and randy larson 76'). stay there for a
year or so. got married in 1976 to a sweet talkin girl named kathy. the sweet talk
became sour after a while, and we divorced in 1977.(no kids) got into retail in 1977 and
moved to san francisco to open up a chess king, stay there for two years, then moved to
missoula, montana in 1978. worked as a bartender and landed a job in radio in 1980,
where i've been ever since. just celebrated 20 years on the air, and still love
going to work (almost) everyday.
Trivia: i can't think of one right now,i'll get back to you later on this one
Friends: man,I had so many (not to brag) but there were so many in the class of 1972,73,74
and 75
Hobbies: I do alot of "softball" my wife (almost 17 years together)we play
summer league,fall league and in the winter time they've had a tournament for the past 16
years call "blizzard ball" softball in the snow. so, to answer your
question yea, I play alot of softball!
Kids: my oldest daughter(paige nicole) is 15, soon to be 16 (july 11th). she's been
playing softball since she was 4 or 5, she's been on softball fields, before she could
even walk. she's played on a few all-star teams. she was asked to play on a A.S.A team
18&under...she was only 13 at the time. she's goes to sentinal high school,not crazy
about certain subjects,likes boys, and can't wait to date. my other daughter is 11
years(shariesse alexandra)soon to be 12 december 6th. bet you were thinking I was going to
say,plays softball? well complety different. hates softball, loves dance(ballet),has been
in numberous stage productions and loves other sports like soccer, basketball. not
old enough to get into a lot of trouble. but,you know what they say? "it's always
calm,before the storm. they're both great kids. typical teens.
Grade_school: standard school, bakerfield,california
Grade_school_friends: I don't have any!
Junior_high: jonas salk jr high sacramento,california
Junior_high_friends: from 1971-1975
Favorite_teachers: eric dalins,(ceramic),coach swartz(football)I'd need a little
time to think!
Sibling_info: Diane Hewitt (class of 73")
Heard_about_website_from: reunion card in mail
2/8/00 |
Bill Lobsitz writes:
Occupation: Firefighter
Bio: Lets see, the short story... five different college attempts, two degrees, three
career changes, a lot of growing up, mix it well and you end up with? For myself, a very
happy family man with a soulmate/wife and two teenage daughters. I have been working in
Sacto as your neighborly fireman since 1988. Kind of weird to help your den mother back to
bed at 1:00am! We live in Nevada City and stay very active in sports, school,(would you
believe I'm still enrolled at AR), and travel. I have never attended a reunion, but will
have to check out the 25yr. See you there!
Trivia: Destiny/fate has had a heavy hand in my life, especially so in how I met my wife.
1978 I was hitchhiking through a very small town in the Marble Mountains area of
No. Calif. There are few people living in the area and even fewer women. Somehow, when I
left the woods five years later, with me was the love of my life, my wife Eva.
Friends: Jeff Leonard, Dave Plack, Melody Francis... Haven't seen any high schoolers in
years.
Hobbies: Recently aquired a vintage Volkswagen addiction!!! Have been racing Mtn bikes for
about four years. My wife and I backpack a section of the Pacific Crest Trail each summer.
We both do trail Ultra's and camp with the kids and friends all over the Sierra's.
Kids: Kids,Kids,Kids,.... love em to death, but even in a small town have to keep the
reins held tight. Lauren's a sophomore and is a performing dancer who can't wait for her
first car! Britta is in sixth grade and still wants a horse.
Grade_school: Cottage, did Mrs Mosinger ever retire?
Grade_school_friends: Miles Richmond, Henry Downs, Art Taylor, Paul Linstead
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Most went to that other school
Favorite_teachers: What's with the Mrs. McGuire fixation, I thought I was the only one!!!
Heard_about_website_from: Reunion postcard
1/20/00 |
Donald Bright writes:
Occupation: Oilfield Service Operator and Blaster
Bio: After Graduation, I went to AR for about a year, but left before the year was up to
go to work for the CA Dept. of Foreastry as a firefighter. I stayed for about a year
before coming back to Sacramento. I started selling shoes for Gallenkamp and went on
to manage the Sallinas and Monterey stores after a couple of years. During this
time, June 3,1978, I got married to Susan Evers (El Camino class of '76). I met her while
I was in DeMolay, we had been dateing while we were both in school. We lived for a time in
Bakersfield for about 2 years (went there to work in the oilfield), and on my 25th
birthday, we had our first child (Richard) 9/28/82. We moved back to Sacramento and
I worked for her father (also oilfield related) and then went back into the retail/service
business as a manager for Jiffy Lube (then known as Lube 10). Our second child (Amanda)
was born 2/18/87. In July of 1987 I went to work for Halliburton Energy (back to the
oilfield) and have been there ever since.
Trivia: Was Master Councilor for Robt. L. Wade chapter Order of Demolay also went on to
serve as a divisional officer for Valley Division DeMolay Assoc. Susan was Worthy Advisor
for Sacramento Assembly, Rainbow Girls and served at Grand Assembly (1976 I think).
I got my Blasters License from the state of California in 1992
Friends: Ron Bertacchi, I haven't seen him for years. He was my Best Man at my wedding.
Brad Norris, Ran into Brad about 17 years ago but haven't seen him since.
Victor Chirstopherson, (AKA Kris) Haven't seen him since Graduation.
Gary Laramore, also haven't seen him since school.
Dan Worley, After he eloped with my sister in 1977, lost touch with him when they
divorced. I ran into him , in of all places, in Bakersfield. He was working for the phone
company after leaving the Marines, last seen in 1981.
Hobbies: Most of my spare time is spent with Scouting now. I've been an Asst. Scoumaster
for 7 years and now I am Chapter Advisor for our Order of the Arrow chapter. We go camping
as much as possible. I am the proverbial Internet Junkie, I live on the net. And I am
still taking classes in search of that elusive degree that I never got.
Kids: Richard is an Eagle Scout and has recieved awards for a solar car design from SMUD
and has swam on his school's varsity team for 3 years. He has been on or captained his
school's Academic Decathalon team for 2 years, also the VICA and Knowledge Bowl teams. He
Graduates this year (class '00) from Rio Linda High.
Amanda has just started junior high at Rio linda JHS. She is doing even better than her
brother (as far as grades go) in school. Both of them have been members of the Doyle
Dolphins Swim Team for six years (City Champs for the last 3 years).
Grade_school: Winterstein and Mariemont
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Same as those from High school.
Favorite_teachers: Will Stevens (Best football coach in the world), Susan McGuire ( had
the biggest crush on her), Rob Trathen (I lived in the wood shop).
11/30/99 |
Cheree Caron writes:
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
Friends: Melodie Stephen, Brenda Ringis, Earl Bennett
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, sewing, home design, refinishing antiques
Kids: Kristin, 18, attending UC Davis, going for a degree in Chemistry. Katie, 16,
attending Casa Robles, senior, will go for a degree in interior design.
Grade_school: Christian Day School, Dyer Kelly
Grade_school_friends: Melodie Stephen, David Shiffner, Sue Ann Gardner
Junior_high: Howe Ave. Junior High School
Junior_high_friends: Gloria Hurley, Melodie Stephen, Cecil Elkins, Cindy Jones
Favorite_teachers: Mrs. Kam for English. Mr. Dudley, Math, Mr. English, English
Sibling_info: Terry Caron 77, Frank Caron 78
Alumni_in_contact: Melodie Stephen
Heard_about_website_from: Virginia Smyth class of 1973
6/7/99 |
Cyndi La Cornu writes:
Occupation: Mom and sales in preparedness items
Bio: After I graduated,I went to A.R. for two years, then to Chico State to major in
education, which I never finished. I married David Heaton in 1978 and had four sons
over the next ten years. I had been working in the dental field and continued to do dental
office managment and even some teaching. Almost 5 years ago , my husband and I felt
prompted to get out of debt and ended up selling our home in Paradise Ca., where he had a
dental lab and I worked in the Ped. unit of the hospital. We then decided to move to the
foreign country of Utah where my husbands family was from. You can take the girl out of
California , but it's very hard to take the California out of the girl. Once we got here,
things began to get very strange. We live in a small community where polygamy is a common
practice, one in which my husband thought it would be fun to participate in. Sad to say ,
but true, after 22 years of marriage I had to draw the line at that and I'm now a single
woman again. The future is a blank page to me now, and it's very scary to think of staring
over after so long. My oldest son Rex will be going off to college in the fall.My three
other sons keep me busy. Dusty(16) loves to play electric guitar and is forming his own
band. Jesse (13) plays bass guitar and begs his older brother to let him play in his band.
Jonathan(10) is big into clogging and is always dancing. Right now I work in a small home
business selling preparedness items and traveling to expos to peddle goods. We are all
coming out to Santa Cruz for a week and are looking forward to just being out of Utah.
Friends: My best buds were Cindy Wilkerson, lost contact with, Greg Grant, lost contact
with, Katie Grebitus, we still see each other, Sheri Mc Donald, see off and on.
Hobbies: I like to read, bake , walk and listen to music.
Kids: My boys are the best. I've been homeschooling them for the past 5 years and they all
absolutely amaze me.
Grade_school: Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: Cheri Smith, Tom Shaloo,Tom Johnson,Sheri McDonald ( I can still
remember hurrying home to watch Dark Shadows with Sheri after school)
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Favorite_teachers: Jan Buzolich was my favorite teacher. She was a student council
advisor. I was put back in contact with her a few months ago. Shes still teaching, but in
the Napa Valley
6/3/99 |
Scott Raley writes:
Occupation: Manager for Raley's
Bio: Working for same
Trivia: It's all trivia!!
Friends: Dana Wagner, Bob Keyes
Hobbies: Collecting music, cooking
Kids: Timothy, age 16. All around awesome person: Excellent student, loves music and
generally makes me wonder how I got so lucky to end up with a son like him!
Katie, age 14. Fired-up red-headed daughter who, fortunately, got her looks from her
mother. Also excellent student, music lover,knows what she wants to do, which is
everything, knows where she wants to go, which is everywhere, and, like her brother, makes
me proud every day.
Grade_school_friends: Robert Brooks
Heard_about_website_from: From Lynne Javelet Iddings |
Jack Dieterle writes:
Here's a tidbit. Went to Val Robichaud's 40th in Napa last summer. Anyone
remember him?!
Some Encina guests in attendance were Jeff Frei, Bob Bingham and Steve Gray! I'm happy to
say Roby, Gray and Bingham still look like they're still in high school, unlike Frei and
myself!Up coming events this year will be the 28th annual Turkey Bowl at Sac State the
Friday after Thanksgiving. Some mugs that showed up last year, Jeff Frei, Bob Bingham,
Steve Gray, Guy Babcock, Brian Pearson, Tim Lukehart, Jim "Bowman" Bonetti and
myself. |
Debbie La Mothe Starr writes:
Bio: Worked for a Credit Union for 13 years, then quit to raise and stay home
with my son Jason. Then later came my daughter Jessica. They are the joys of my life. I
now stay involved with their schools and seems like I run my own Mo,'s Taxi Service,
runing back and forth to baseball,Taekwondo , and now piano lessons. At least one thing is
for sure, I AM NEVER BORED !!
Friends: Karen Garrison was a my best friend in high school. She was Maid-of-Honor in my
wedding. She married and had 2 kids and lives in Carmichael. I rarely talk to her anymore.
It seems are lives are so busy now days.
Hobbies: Right now my main hobby is my kids, the keep me hopping. We do like to travel as
a family when possible. And I do enjoy my nights out with the girls every so often.
Kids: My kids are the best. My son is a Black Belt Recommended in Taekwondo. And he made
the little league Allstar's. My daughter is my true little girl. She loves to dress up and
do anything I do. She never wants to be gone to long from my side. She is my little angel.
She will do anything,to please any of us. !!!!
Heard_about_website_from: Colleen Hagen Starr 73 |
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