Known Deceased Members of the Class of '57
Lenore Abila Manning - 2007
Roy Armstrong
Tom Arthur - 2018
Al Banks - 2012 or 2013
Ben Barber – 1992
Gary Barron – 2004
Kirby Barron Guyer - 2019
Clyde William Bartlebaugh - 2004
Dick Beauchemin - 2013
Elizabeth Beck Wolff
John Bennett
Bill Black
Marian Blake Rowe - 2021
Diane Boisot Hardgrove – 1999
Jeanette Bristol McAtee – 1972
Jim Bryant - 2001
Barry Busby French - 2015
Garrilee Buster Reif - 2015
John Dennis Caparone
Betty Ann Case Braun – 1995
John Chandler DDS
Jim Chilton - 2013
Harvey Chosen
Jean Cleary Lindemans
Lynn Cole Stubblefield - 2002
Joyce Consentino MacCartney – 1999
John Cowdell – 2010
Karen Cunningham Schaeffer
Dale Daniel, MD – 1995
Mike De Orio
Chris Dueker - 2021
Jim Eaton - 2005
Lewis “Stoney” Fetterly-2016
Michael Froehle - 1992
JoAnna Funderberg - c.1959
Frank J. Giambrone – 1992
Lewis "Stoney" Fetterly - 2016
|
Michael Froehle - 1992
Frank J. Giambrone – 1992
David Martin Gilmour - 2016
Barbara Goldman Ajello–2013
Jean Golisch Clark – 2019
Jim Gorjans - Sept. 2014
Gale Graham McMunue
Jo Gene Griffin Hurley - 2012
Bob Hall
Clay Ward Hayes - 1982
Ross Heale - 2016
Jay Heckman
Dorothy Heffner Voogd- 2017
Dick Heilman - 2015
Frank Hejtmanek – 1990
Carol Huff Whalin - 2008
Karen Johnson Madden - 2006
Dave Jones – 2007
Jack Jordan - 2001
Robert J. Kelly
Bob Kerske - 2008
Tom King
Chris Klinger
Troy Dale Lemons - 2014
Lynne Lindsay Rhodes - 2015
Robin Little
Gerald “Jerry” MacDonald -2012
Gordon Maddock - 2021
Judy Manly Demarest - 2010
Denny Marchand
Gordon Marlow
Larry Martin – 2004
Jerre McCracken Roberts - 2021
Tom McKibben – 2004
John McQuarie - 2004
Ronald Miller - 1997 |
Valerie Lee Nelsen Johnson
Kenneth Nichols - 1976
John Nicolais - 1979
Fred Petersen - 2004
Paul Postlewait - 2015
Joan Prestin Tunney – 1998
Judy Ramsey Shriver - 2008
Janet Reeve Jacobson -2014
Timothy M. Rife – 1999
Chuck Rose – 2007
Frank Rush - 1999
Les Rush - 2008
Jim Samuelson – 1990
Pat Schenck Kirklighter - 2021
Colleen Schurter Jannuzzi -2013
Richard ‘Dick’ Solar - 2002
Judy Solberg Ferguson - 2020
Pat Spencer Gruben - 2015
Bruce M. Spicer – 1992
Neva Stately
Graham Stubblefield – 1998
Allen Swan - 2014
Ingrid Swenson Peterson
Linda Treece Saunders
Robert Tross
Dick Van Horn - 2021
Barry Waylett – 1999
Edward Lang Wenzlaff – 1996
Charles Barry Williams - 2009
Laurie Ann Williams Breckel - 2004
Dale Wullner – 2005
Peggy Wunderlich Cline - 2011
Robert Wyatt - 2017
Don Yost - 2012 |
OBITUARY NOTES:
Harry Gordon 'Gordie' Maddock - November 27, 2021, in Loudon, TN.
After graduation, Gordon attended PCC, married and had two children. His early
work as a surveyor eventually led him into real estate. Baldwin Realty, which
he formed in 1973, was a respected and successful company in the San Gabriel
Valley for almost 40 years. Gordon approached everything he did with
enthusiasm, optimism and adventure, whether it was tennis, hunting and family
trips to Mexico; volunteering his time and expertise for others in the
community; or helping organize our AHS class reunion. Gordon was a loving
brother, father, grandfather and companion. He is survived by his two
children, Jeffrey and Christine; son-in-law, Michael; grandchildren, Lauren
and Cole; brother, Roy; girlfriend, Carolyn Garton; and his loyal hunting dog,
Zak.
Christopher Wayne Dueker - July 2021, in Eagle, ID. Chris served as
president of our senior class and graduated with honors. His wife, Joyce,
still resides at their home in Eagle. [Source: classmate and friend,
Bill Winn.]
The Rev. Canon Richard ‘Dick’ Van Horn
– June 15, 2021, of cancer. After graduating from AHS, Dick attended Harvard and
then traveled to Japan to teach English as part of an Episcopal mission. He was
ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1965. In addition to his work in the church,
he became a leader in the field of mental health, working to improve the lives
of people suffering from mental illness. He married Kay Slavkin in 1986 (second
marriage for both), and they became a blended family with three sons. Dick had
many talents: gourmet chef, historian, race car driver, and carpenter to name a
few. He was the consummate host and a culinary master; his Thanksgiving and
Christmas Eve dinners were legendary. Dick died peacefully at home surrounded by
Kay and his family. [Memorial bulletin, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Los
Angeles, CA]
https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2021-06-18/richard-van-horn-episcopal-priest-mental-illness-dies
Marian Blake Rowe
– May 8, 2021, after a period of ill health. Marian died at home in Gooding, ID
in the care of her loving daughter and family. Marian spent her growing up years
in So. CA and Arcadia. She earned her BA in Zoology at UC Davis, and went on to
study for her Masters at University of ID and College of Southern ID. She also
attended Boise State and ID State. Over the years, Marian found numerous ways to
combine her loves of learning, animals and traveling by serving in the Peace
Corps in Venezula, Morocco and Paraguay; teaching Spanish and science to high
school students; and raising, breeding and training horses on her ranch in ID.
In 1964, she married James Rowe and they raised a son and daughter. Tragically,
their son, Major Alan Blake Rowe, was killed in 2004 while serving in Iraq.
Marian is survived by her daughter, Diana; her former husband and forever
friend, James Rowe; a brother and sister; daughter-in-law; and six grandchildren
with whom she dearly loved to travel and share her many interests. [Source:
Diana Rowe, Marian’s daughter]
Jerre McCracken Roberts – April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday, of lung
cancer. [Source: classmate and good friend, Peggy Tremayne.]
Pat Schenck Kirklighter – January 15, 2021, after a long battle with
lung cancer. She died surrounded by loving family at home in Walnut, CA where
she had lived for 56 years. Pat was widowed as a young woman with a daughter to
raise. For 23 years, she worked as a contract negotiator for the Air Force. She
also worked in the import/export business; as CFO for a company in Orange
County, CA; and finally as adjutant for a property management company.
When her daughter married and had children, Pat joined the family becoming
an integral part of her grandchildren’s and great-grandson’s lives. [Source:
Penny Pearson Labourdette. She and Pat have a long history of
friendship. “I am very sad and miss my friend. Pat and I were together from
Kindergarten on at Holly Avenue, First Avenue and AHS. Pat and her husband, Don,
were the mutual friends who introduced my future husband, Al, to me, and served
as Best Man and Matron of Honor at our wedding.”]
Karen Cunningham Schaeffer
– several years ago of lung cancer (exact year unknown). [Cheryl Powers
McGill, a classmate and good friend of Karen’s, shared this
information.]
Judy Solberg Ferguson - July
2020 - [Judy's husband, Rick, sent an email.]
Kirby Barron Guyer
- December 2019. You may recall that Kirby and her husband owned and operated a B
& B on Kauai. The website URL is still active and can be found in the
Directory.
[Shared by classmate and good friend, Tricia Keith Spiegel.]
Tom Arthur
–
January 2018, after extended illness. His wife, Linda, died the following
October. [Shared by classmate Rene Caron, a lifelong friend of both Tom
and Linda.]
Jean Golisch Clark – November 30, 2019 in Cloverdale, CA of
cardiac arrest. Jean was a close friend to many of our classmates beginning in
elementary school, high school and continuing through college at Occidental and
beyond. At Oxy, Jean earned her Kindergarten teaching credential, using her
special gifts to work with young children. She met Tom Clark at Occidental and
they married after graduation, eventually settling in Arcadia where they raised
a family. Following Tom’s retirement, they moved to Cloverdale, CA, enjoyed
friends, outdoor activities, and traveled extensively. Jean was active in the
Clover Springs community, volunteering at the community center and their local
church. She is survived by her husband, Tom; two sons, Jeff and Brian, of San
Francisco and Tiburon, CA; their spouses; and granddaughter, Catalina.
Marilyn Madinger Bryant – November 2018 in Huntington Beach following
a three-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She joins her husband and our
classmate, Jim Bryant, who died in 2001 (see below). Her children have
requested donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation in her name. [Facebook]
Raymond ‘Sonny’ Collette – late 2018. [Told to Nancy Gough Purnell
in January 2019 by Phyllis Frasher, Ray’s sister.]
John ‘Jack’ Anderson – October 2017 after being seriously ill for three
years. He died at home with his wife, children, his brothers and other family
members present. Jack’s wife, Sandy, wrote: “He was cremated, and on his
birthday in 2020, we will scatter his ashes on the ocean off Kauai, his favorite
place in the world.” [Sandy Roberts-Anderson]
Ruth Knock Gustavson – July 2013 after years spent fighting an
aggressive form of cancer. She married Randolph Gustavson in 1965, raised three
children and played a key role in caring for her three grandchildren and many
other children, some of them through their high school years. She and Randy
lived in Dublin, CA, where Ruth joined their church choir and both participated
in various musical activities. Ruth loved gardening, raising plants to attract
birds and butterflies, and developed a special bond with animals. She was a
quiet, patient, thoughtful person, sensitive to those around her. She is
survived by her husband, two daughters and a son, her grandchildren, two sisters
and two brothers. [Newspaper/Barbi Knopp Wesser]
Al Banks – some news from Gordon Maddock: “Al was known as ‘Piggy’ Banks in
high school and was a member of the ‘Night Owls’. We would go to his house at
the SE corner of Santa Anita Ave. and play poker. Rumor had him dead for years
until he showed up at our 50th reunion. He had been living in the San Bernardino
Mountains, and I think he was on the teaching staff of ‘Rim of the World’ School
District.” Al died in late 2012 or early 2013 of leukemia. (See below.)
Robert Wyatt – in 2017 from the complications of a stroke.
Dorothy Heffner Voogd
– November 16, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by
her husband, Tony Voogd. Dorothy was one of our brightest classmates. She went
on to excel at Stanford and enjoy years of music and choral work.
“Dorothy was in my Girl Scout troop in 5th, 6th and 7th grades. She was so
cheerful all the time with a 1000 watt smile.” [Barbi Knopp Wesser]
“I met Dorothy in Social Studies and soon wanted her to be my girlfriend. I’m
not sure if I knew what that meant. My intentions/dreams were
unrequited/ignored. At the 55th, I sat with Dorothy and Tony. My medical mind
soon noted that life had turned for this charming woman. I was impressed with
Tony.” [Chris Dueker]
John W. Chandler, DDS – May 9, 2017 from the complications of brain
cancer. John graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1965 and
served three years in the Navy. He practiced in Temple City from 1968 to 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Sue, three children, five grandchildren, his banjo
and classic Model A’s. John had a passion for helping others. He served the
children at Maryvale Orphanage in Rosemead as their dentist for over 30 years,
along with other volunteer work. [Richard Bensen]
Lewis ‘Stoney’ Fetterly – December 7, 2016. “His last days were filled
with friends and family and music, his favorites.” [Joyce Fetterly, Stoney’s
wife; Dick Croxall]
David Gilmour – August 15,2016, of esophageal cancer. David made a huge
difference in the lives of his family and community, owning and operating
several grocery stores and supporting numerous charitable causes, both local and
international. In 1992, he married former classmate, Nancy Montgomery. He
is survived by Nancy, three daughters, three grandchildren and six siblings. In
1997, he and Dale Wullner, one of his best AHS buddies, spearheaded the 40th
reunion of our class. Ten years later, he did it again for the 50th.
“Dave, you and I go way back, with fond memories of us on 5th Ave. and at AHS.
We were young, daring and sometimes stupid, but what memories.” [Doug
Nanninga]
“David and I were on the same career paths from our youth in gentle little
Arcadia. Both of us worked after school as grocery store box boys. His choice
led to a career in the grocery business and me into a career in law enforcement,
including special agent for the FBI.” [John Heidtke]
Ross Heale - January 10, 2016, from heart failure. "While living in
Thailand, Ross contracted a virus which led to meningitis and later other
complications. His USA family brought him back to California with the hope he
would recover. He was bed-ridden for over nine years." [Richard Bensen]
See Class Notes, June 2012.
Garrilee Buster Reif - May 2015, suddenly and unexpectedly.
Garrilee moved in her junior year, but always attended our reunions, usually
with her brother, Bob (Buz) Buster who was older and graduated from MAD
(Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte). She was an elementary school teacher in Rialto. Her
father built many housing developments in Arcadia, and later in the
Redlands/Riverside area.
"Garrilee was an amazing, funny person and I will miss her. We were friends
since 6th grade at Holly Avenue School." [Peggy Tremayne]
Richard 'Dick' Heilman - July 7, 2015, from complications of
frontotemporal dementia. Dick earned B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from USC and did
post-graduate work in England. He resided in London for 11 years where he met
and married his wife, Lynne. They lived in San Marino, San Francisco, the San
Diego area, and in 1997, retired to Pinehurst, NC. Dick served in the Navy,
worked for a Wall Street investment banking firm, served as a managing director
of Canadian American Merchant Bank in London, and for Bank of America in San
Francisco. He was active in community affairs and served on various boards. Dick
loved to play golf! Over the years, he belonged to several different clubs and
after moving to Pinehurst became an active member in the Club Professionals
Championship, the U.S. Open Championship, and the Men's Golf Association. He is
survived by his wife, two sons, Jeffrey and Robert, a daughter, Christiana, and
grandchildren, James and Courtney.
"Dick was a special guy when we were in high school and that clearly continued
to be the case throughout his life." [Rene Caron]
Pat Spencer Gruben - May 25, 2015. Pat had serious lower
respiratory problems and was in poor health in recent years. [Bonnie Merry
Booth]
Barrett Busby (Howe) French - January 13, 2015. After
living many years in So. CA where she owned and operated a successful decorating
business, Barry moved to NJ in December 2014 to be closer to her daughter and
granddaughters. Not long after, she became ill and tests discovered previously
undiagnosed health problems. Barry and her husband (deceased) had three
children: daughter, Cee and son, Clark. Another son, Alden, died years ago. She
was a loving grandmother, and was especially proud that her oldest granddaughter
had been accepted to Interlochen Center, a highly competitive and prestigious
high school in northern MI emphasizing the creative arts. Her Facebook family
and friends posted many comments following her death reflecting on their
appreciation of her unique style: "Barry was the bomb!"..."A class act!" You may
recall that Barry's sister (close in age but not her twin as many of us used to
think) is Binnie Busby Beaumont. The last we heard, Binnie was
still living in So. CA.
Allen Swan – December 4, 2014, from the complications of a stroke.
James 'Jim' Richard Gorjans - on September 23, 2014 of cancer. Following
AHS, Jim attended and graduated from USC. He is survived by his wife of 51
years, Rayma, a son, daughter and three granddaughters. He was a fan of Trojan
football and NASCAR racing, and enjoyed golf and his granddaughters' sports
activities. He was with Allstate Insurance sales for 45 years. (Los Angeles
Times, October 12, 2014)
Troy Dale Lemons - May 9, 2014, after a short battle with leukemia. He
was a resident of Danville, CA, admired for his gentle ways and quiet, good
humor. Troy loved sports, and the outdoor life. He earned the highest ranking
for Explorer and Sea Scouts and continued into adulthood mentoring others. He
joined the computer revolution of the 60's and 70's, eventually becoming VP of
Quantel Corp and traveling the world on business to India, Japan and Australia.
After retiring, he and his wife, Roberta, enjoyed traveling the world for
pleasure and to bridge tournaments in Mexico. He is survived by Roberta, his
brother, three children, two step-children, and sixteen grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life was held in May at the Berkeley
Faculty Club.
Janet Reeve Jacobson - May 1, 2014 at Palomar Medical Center,
Escondido, CA, after a period of illness. Janet studied Biology at Occidental
College. Graduating in 1961, she received her teaching credential from USC and
taught elementary school in West Covina and Arcadia. She married Tyland Jacobson
in 1970. They were together 44 years and had two sons and a daughter. Janet was
a talented and enthusiastic lover of animals, music, singing, square dancing,
golf, her husband, and family. She is survived by Ty, her three children, a
brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held
in Escondido on May 18.
Gay Ellen DeGero became good friends with Janet early on at Holly
Avenue School..."a long time ago". Some of our other classmates continued a
friendship with her during her college days and as alums of Occidental.
Judy Manly Demarest - in approximately 2010, cause unknown. [Garilee
Buster Reif shared this news with Barbi Knopp Wesser] Judy and Roger Willis were
good friends at AHS, but over the years, he lost track of her.
Richard 'Dick' William Beauchemin - August 21, 2013 at his home in San
Clemente, CA after a stroke left him helpless for over a year. He was a US Navy
veteran, a graduate of Cal State LA, and had his own building maintenance
business. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, two sons and grandchildren.
"Dick and I were neighbors during our formative years on 7th Avenue in Arcadia.
He was proud of his '57 Chevy with the fuel injected engine and shut down a lot
of other street racers with it. He was a natural athlete, a gift that kept him
alive his last year in bed as an invalid. The last time I saw him was at our
50th along with class friends Don Bingham, Don Karotick and John Covey.
Days gone by except some wonderful memories of our happy days in Arcadia." [John
Heidtke]
Lenore Abila Manning - June 3, 2007 in Pahrump, NV. Lenore was
born in 1938 in Monrovia and lived for a time in Victorville, CA before moving
to Pahrump. She married Donald Kirby in 1959 and they had two children, Donna
and Ronald. She married Conrad Manning in 2001. She was a member of the Moose
and the Sweet Adelines and attended Trinity Assembly of God Church. Her brothers
Urban ('55), Harold and Leonard preceded her in death. She is survived by her
children and four grandchildren. [Valerie Skoglund Harris '58, Ancestry. com.]
"We were with Bill and Molly Eldredge one night for dinner and afterward Linda (McClean
'59) and I were talking about some Arcadia people in our past. Somehow Lenore's
name came up. I remember her from my 7th grade class at First Avenue. She was
always friendly but basically a quiet person. Her older brother, Urban, was
something of a hood, or at least perceived as such. He probably really wasn't. I
remember one time as a sophomore or junior having to talk my way out of getting
my butt kicked by Urban for a perceived slight. Anyway, I remember Lenore with
fondness even though I never knew her really well." [Myron Reichert]
Jo Anna Funderberg - c.1959, shortly after our high school graduation, in
a car accident.
"Jo Anna was a flag twirler with me, a very kind girl with some sad problems in
life. I feel sad that many people may not remember her." [Peggy Tremayne
- thank you for noticing that we had no DOD listed for her.]
Jo Gene Griffin Hurley – New Year’s Eve 2012, in Phoenix, AZ,
following a courageous five-year battle with breast and ovarian cancer. She
tolerated treatment amazingly well and until the last month or so of her life
was able to enjoy family and friends. She celebrated her 73rd birthday on
Christmas Day. Her chief passion and love in life was her family. She was
married 44 years to Bob Hurley and had two sons, two daughters-in-law and five
grandchildren. She volunteered at the Heard Museum, her church and the
Franciscan Renewal Center.
"Jo and I were roommates for the last half of our senior year at UC Berkeley,
and then she stayed on another year and met her future husband. She was a
wonderful friend, and I will always treasure memories of the summer we drove
across the country to attend summer school at Harvard when we were elementary
school teachers. We drove all over the state of MA and up and down the coast
from ME to Cape Cod. I last saw her about two years ago. She had lost most of
her hair from chemo but didn’t let that stop her from bravely going out to lunch
and to the wonderful Phoenix Indian Art Museum." [Maria Siegel Watt]
"Jo Gene and her family were our next-door neighbors in Arcadia for several
years. She was a super-special girl, with a great amount of inner strength and
led an exemplary life. I was so fortunate to be able to re-connect with her
after so many years. Our loss is heaven’s gain." [Jack Shuler]
Alan Lee Banks – in late 2012 or early 2013 of leukemia. [If anyone has
more news of Al to share, we would appreciate hearing from you.]
Colleen Alice Schurter Jannuzzi – January 23, 2013, at home in
Portland, OR, of lung cancer. Colleen graduated from UC Berkeley and became a
1st grade teacher. Later she received a Master’s Degree in Psychology from San
Francisco State University and worked as a school psychologist. She went on to
establish five businesses, all of which did well. Colleen was married to David
who survives her and continues to live in their Portland home. Her brother,
Bill, and sister, Carol, went to AHS and are still living. Colleen loved her
family, friends and her garden, traveled near and far, enjoyed good food and
wine, and bridge—duplicate or rubber. In short, she loved life.
"Kind, super smart, genuine, beautiful, funny—these qualities and more were
Colleen. I will always treasure our friendship—the one we had in high school and
our more recent renewal. A very special person. [Barbi Knopp Wesser]
"One of the kindest and most thoughtful persons I have ever known." [Susan
Cramer Peters]
"Colleen was a wonderful person. I’m so glad we had those moments to reconnect
during and after our class reunions." [Megan Geffeney Wagner]
Gerald L. “Jerry” MacDonald – July 24, 2012 at age 72 of lung cancer and
the complications of COPD. In the 1970s Jerry moved to Oregon where he raised
his family and worked in home construction. He is survived by his three
daughters, Terry, Kimberly and Vera, and four grandchildren. He and Gay DeGero
remained friends over the years and she was kind enough to inform us.
Peggy Wunderlich Cline – of renal failure on June 15, 2011 in
Moab, UT. She married Ernest Cline and became the mother of five children. Jean
Ramage learned about her death on the Internet and shared this news with us.
“Although I did not know Peggy well in high school, we were roommates in college
at UC Riverside. She was a wonderful roommate.”
Donald Edwin Yost – June 5, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer. Don’s
dad started Yost Printers in Monrovia, CA in 1932. Don and his twin brother,
Darrell, worked beside their dad and each other for over 50 years. For the past
10 years he was also a real estate agent and broker. Don served in the US Navy
and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a long-time member of Kiwanis. Don is
survived by his wife, Linda, his son and three daughters, nine grandchildren and
his brother (our classmate) Darrell. Services were held at First Presbyterian
Church in Monrovia on June 12, 2012.
John Stainley Cowdell – AFS exchange student from New Zealand, July 2010,
from a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. His year in the US influenced him
for the rest of his life. John enjoyed photography, read many books on American
politics, and loved American cars. He bought a new Cadillac last year and was
able to drive it for six months before his health declined. John is survived by
his wife, Margaret, children Stephanie, Richard and Staury, and their children.
"John’s granddaughter, also an AFS student, made a scrapbook with her
grandfather of his year in Arcadia. His parents kept all the letters he wrote
during that year and they were like diaries." [Susie Cumins Newell]
Charles Barry Williams – July 2009 of heart disease. “Barry became my
friend in 1956 while attending AHS. We became interested in sports car road
racing, and Barry became a seriously good, winning racer. Later he collected
famous old racing cars and had a successful Porsche salvage business. His cars
were featured in highly acclaimed auto magazines. While serving in the Marine
Corp Reserve, he received shooting honors, and became a skilled hunter and
fisherman, traveling all over the world to pursue his hobby. Another interest
was the history of the Old West and Plains Indians. Barry’s wife, Ann, died 12
years prior. To quote one of his favorite sayings, knowing Barry Williams was ‘a
bit of all right.’ I miss our old buddy.” [Ron Cummings]
Robert ‘Bob’ Kerske - July 2008 of cancer. Rene Caron and other
classmates were with him in the last few days of his life. He is survived by his
wife of 44+ years, Evelyn. Bob and Evelyn came to the 50th reunion during the
time he was undergoing cancer treatment. Bob served in the US Marine Corps, and
a military funeral service will be held in Fullerton, July 26th.
“Bob was a remarkable guy and a longstanding and dear friend. He will be missed
by all of us who knew him and loved him.” [Rene Caron]
Judy Ramsey Shriver - April 2008 of cancer. Linda Stewart Little
spoke with Judy’s husband at First Presbyterian Church in Arcadia and told her
the news. He was attending that particular Sunday, because he and Judy were
married there 50 years ago, and he wanted to come in her memory. They have two
grown sons and three teenage granddaughters. Thank you, Linda, for emailing us.
(7/08)
Fred Petersen - June 2004 of cancer. Fred had a successful construction
estimating business and lived and worked in many parts of the country. He and
his wife, Vicki, were living in Cincinnati, OH when he died. (Thanks to Gary
Salyer, Fred’s “old best buddy,” for writing to tell us.)
John Nicholais – October 1979, Los Angeles, at age 39 of Hodgkin’s
Disease. At the time of his death, John was already considered among the
youngest and best known of the world’s architectural photographers. He spent
most of his early years photographing buildings in and around Los Angeles, and
developed a pictorial essay of the city. Although he trained as an architect,
professionals in the field found his photographs so inspirational that he began
devoting more and more time to his pictures. At the time of his death, he had
more than 50,000 slides to his credit, which were in demand across the country.
He contributed to the architectural design work of the Otani Hotel in LA.
(Thanks to Tupper Petit who sent us John’s obituary.)
Karen Johnson Madden – 2006, of lung cancer.
Laurie Ann Williams Breckel – March 25, 2004, of a heart attack.
Dale Wullner – July 24, 2005, of cancer. On July 31st a memorial
gathering of over 100 people was held in Marin County, CA for our dear friend
and AHS classmate. Dale fought bravely with cancer for five years, and until
shortly before his death, remained busy and active--dreaming new dreams,
designing plans and building homes. His wife, Sharron, and his three children
were with him at home when he died. We will remember his irrepressible humor and
personality, and David will miss his close friend of 53 years. (8/05)
Gary Barron – July 17, 2004. He attended our 40th reunion, and more
recently the reunion of several AHS classes in Laughlin, NV. He was a resident
of Sacramento. The following is taken from the Sacramento Bee obituary page,
7/22/04: Gary and his former wife raised three children. Surviving him are his
brother, his children and their spouses, and ten grandchildren. Gary led an
active life, serving on boards and volunteering his time for numerous charities
and children’s athletic and educational endeavors. Throughout the community he
was known as a popular and charismatic emcee. Memorials to honor his life can be
made to the American Heart Association, Friends for Kids, and organizations for
Cystic Fibrosis.
Tom McKibben – April 24, 2004 at the age of 65, after a 1½-year battle
with esophageal cancer. He and Marylee Grant Goyan renewed an old
friendship (from elementary school!) at our 40th reunion, and romance soon
followed. Marylee, his partner in the final years of his life, witnessed his
valiant struggle, as did many of their friends who gathered around them. Tom ran
the family travel business in Arcadia, and was active in the community. In 1998
he moved to Coronado, CA, eventually retiring in 2002. Along with Marylee, he
embraced the sport of sailing with great energy and enthusiasm, and until
shortly before his death, remained active on several committees at the Coronado
Yacht Club. His ashes were scattered at sea from his beloved Catalina Capri
sailboat, Aurora. He is the father of two grown sons.
Lynn Cole Stubblefield – September 4, 1992, from a rare form of
cancer.
Jack Jordan – July 24, 2001, of multiple systems atrophy, a disease
similar to Parkinsons. He and his wife, Betsy (Barclay), lived courageously with
the disease for some time, diagnosed shortly following our 40th year reunion.
His entire family, including grandchildren, was at home with him when he died. A
memorial service was held at Arcadia Presbyterian Church.
Jim Bryant - February 2001. Husband and AHS classmate of Marilyn Madinger
Bryant. "Fun fact: Jim was elected to, and served 12 years on, the Arcadia Board
of Education, at one point hiring Elbert Souders as Superintendent of the
Arcadia School District. Mr. Souders was Vice Principal at AHS when we were
students." [Marilyn Madinger Bryant, coordinator for the 40th reunion.]
Diane Boisot Hardgrove - of cancer, November 29, 1999. Diane
attended the summer reunion in Newport Beach in August 1999. She was able to
reconnect with old AHS friends following the 40th reunion in 1997, which she
said gave her enjoyment and encouragement after many years of illness.
Joyce Consentino Macartney - of cancer in October 1999. Joyce
attended the 40th reunion.
Barry Waylett - in May 1999 of cancer. The news was given to us by Denny
Keyes Alspach. Barry, who had been living in Riverside, CA, attended the 40th
reunion with his wife, Dianne.
Joan Prestin Tunney - in 1998, after a long struggle with cancer. Some of
us were able to be in touch with her by phone, letters and cards before and
after the 40th reunion.
Graham Stubblefield - November 10, 1998, of a heart attack. He and his
wife and classmate, Lynn Cole Stubblefield , attended the 40th reunion.
Frank Hejtmanek - on February 8, 1998. Frank sent us a biographical
sketch for the 40th reunion.
Benny Barber – 1992. Some of you will appreciate this story shared by
Myron Reichert: “I knew Benny at AHS, but not really well; always seemed
like a good guy. Seeing his name again jogged my memory about an incident which
was somewhat infamous at the time. Benny had a ‘brodie knob’ on his steering
wheel. Once (during junior year, I think) when he was executing a dicey
maneuver, he lost steering control because the brodie knob momentarily got
caught up in his jacket sleeve. I don’t remember exactly what he hit (I think it
was a tree) but the damage to his car was definitely more than just a few
scratches. As I remember, Benny escaped injury.”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright 2022 - AHS Class of 1957 - All Rights
Reserved
|