The following news is relevent to our classmate Poyce P. Cherryholmes
Royce P. Cherryholmes 1956
Royce P. Cherryholmes was born 06 Feb. 1938 to Perry Cherryholmes and Molly Cherryholmes. He died on 29 Mar. 2006 in Lander, Fremont, Wyoming (Age at Death:68)
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The following news relative to our clasmate Cora Esters Ostlund appeared
in the Walla Walla Union Bulletin, and was reported by Don Gilman
1951
CORA OSTLUND
April 5, 1938 --- March 26, 2015
WALLA WALLA ----- Cora E. Ostlund died March 26, 2015, at home.
Arrangements are pending at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home.
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The following news relative to our classmate Bill Spurlock was reported by Jim Irwin.
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The following news relative to our classmate
Harold 'Frosty' Bennett was reported by Jim Irwin.
1956  2012
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Class of  1956
Wayne P. Albin
Beverly in 1956  2006
Beverly Jean (Regula) McLean
I just received word from Jim Irwin that our classmate
Everett Hatley died in 2008 in Pulman, Washington.
Everett in 1956 Everett Hatley
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We lost another classmate last week;
I received two emails that Duane Castoldi had
died last week and Carolee recieved a call
from his sister, Ann Castoldi Barrett ,
that at his request,
there will be no obituary or service.
Jim Irwin
Duane in 1956
Duane Castoldi
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The following was submitted by Don Gilman and Jim Irwin and appeared in the
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Jackie in 1956
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Jacqueline DuVon
1938 - 2013
Jacqueline Hanek DuVon, age 74, of Richland passed on Feb. 7, 2013,
at Kadlec Regional Medical Center with her family and close friends at
her side.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1938, in Walla Walla to Chester and Rachel
Hanek. After her high school graduation she met the love of her life,
Donald L. DuVon. They were married for 55 years. She was a retired
supervisor on the Hanford Reservation.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Donald DuVon of Richland; her sister,
Geraldine Gnoinsky (Ralph) of Edmonds, Wash.; son, Douglas DuVon
(Belinda) of Kennewick; daughter, Deborah Galpin (Ron) of Richland;
daughter, Donna DuVon of Spokane. She is further survived by six
grandchildren, Jeffrey Galpin, Rachel Galpin, Jordan DuVon, Britany
DuVon, Joshua DuVon and Jonathan DuVon.
Her funeral service will by officiated by Rev. Jim Dyson on Saturday,
Feb. 16, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Northwest United Protestant Church, 1312
Sacramento Blvd., Richland. For directions go to nwupchurch.org.
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home in Walla Walla is handling the
arrangements and the internment will follow at a later date.
Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at
www.herringgroseclose.com
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We were recently informed of the April 2008 death of our friend and classmate Joan Arthurs Van Hemert by her son Michael Foster.
Joan in 1956 
Click on picture
After graduating from Wa-Hi in 1956, my Mom spent one year at Central Washington University. During that time she met my Dad, William (Bill) Foster, who was attending Washington State University. After a brief courtship the two married in 1958. They had three children: Clark Jay, James Ray and myself, Michael David.
After a marriage of 14 years, the two divorced in 1972. My mom met my step-father (Carver Dan Van Hemert) in 1976, and they married in 1981. During that time we all moved to Port Angeles in 1981 from Walla Walla (with a stop in Everett in the late 70s). Mom and Dan lived first in Port Angeles until 1987. They moved first to North Seattle (where they lived until 1995), then to Steilacoom until 1998, and finally to Olympia until my mother's passing in April 2008.
Mom worked for several years in retail at K-Mart, and worked in Security for approximately 10 years in the Seattle/Tacoma area (a profession she enjoyed). She also liked to garden and also enjoyed old movies.
Mom passed away from complications from surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.
I know that Mom enjoyed high school very much and am sure she treasured the many friendships she cultivated at Wa-Hi.
Mike Foster
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The following information pertaining to our classmate Cynthia "Cindy" Valentine Lamagdelaine
was provided by Jim Irwin.
Cindy in 1951 and in 2006 with Lois Harvey and in 2012
Mrs. Cynthia
"Cindy" Lamagdelaine
1938-2012
Somersworth, NH: Cynthia (Cindy) Valentine Lamagdelaine, 73,
passed away on Fri., June 29, 2012 at
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital with her family by her side.
She fought a courageous battle with cancer. She worked
TVCCA with Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed being a
member of the Red Hats Society.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1938 in New London, CT;
the daughter of William H. and Natalie (Hoy) Valentine.
She leaves behind her loving daughter, Denise Hodges
of New London, CT, her loving daughter, Sharon
Burrows and her companion, Darby Elliott of Freeland,
PA; her loving son, David Burrows of Niantic, CT,
her loving daughter, Susan Lamagdelaine and her
companion, Becky Petrillo of Methuen, MA; her loving
granddaughter, Marisa Hodges of New London, CT;
her dear friend and caregiver, Kimala Moschetti of
Somersworth, NH; many nieces and nephews and
many �adopted� daughters.
She was predeceased by her mother, Natalie (Hoy)
Hill and her husband, Gerald Lamagdelaine, along
with a brother at birth, Keith Hill and her boyfriend,
Luke Kane.
The family would like to thank the many doctors and
nurses for their care of our beloved mother while she
was a patient at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital,
where she was known as the �Candy Lady� for
many years.
At the request of the family no flowers please; however
donations may be made in Cindy�s name to the First
Baptist Church of Somersworth, 25 Cemetery Road,
Somersworth, NH, 03878.
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The following good news appeared in the
pertaining to our classmate Frosty Bennett.
 
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The following information is pertaining to our classmate
Janice Hilliard Young.
Junior class picture from 1955 year book.
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Picture from 1951 PiHi yearbook.
The following information pertaining to our classmate James Webster
was published on Friday, December 16, 2011.
James Webster Nov.23, 1937 - Dec. 8, 2011.
James Joseph Webster, a lifelong resident of the Walla Walla Valley,
died in his home the evening of Dec. 8, 2011.
Mr. Webster, (Jim), 74, was born in 1937 in Walla Walla, to Lehla
and Joe T. Webster. Jim was a graduate of Walla Walla High School
in 1956. He then served two years in the United States Marine Corps.
After finishing his service to the U.S. government he returned to
Walla Walla and was employed at William's Lumber Company. Jim also
worked in construction for Braden Construction Company and
was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers from
1970 until the time of his death. Jim was a gifted mechanic and an
avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting with his close friends annually
in Meacham, Ore., for deer and fishing often in the Blue Mountains
and on the Columbia River. Jim loved outdoor sports, snowmobiling
and riding motorcycles and in his retirement years, he purchased
and learned how to fly a gyro copter.
Jim was proud of the fact that he was surrounded by many friends;
if you were a friend of Jim's you were a friend for a lifetime.
His family and friends will happily recall his quick wit, funny
sense of humor and uncanny ability to change the tenor of a
difficult mood into a joyful moment by delivering a lighthearted
perspective that most people would miss without his presence.
Jim is survived by his two sisters, Margi (Dick) Zahler and
Linda Ann Cook; Lois Fuller, mother of his three daughters,
Jamie (Jaeson) Dubrovay, Jill (Bruce) Tubbs and Jana Caye (Daniel)
Hartzheim; Patricia Webster, mother of his son, Tyrone Webster;
his 10 grandchildren, Robert, Bennet, Spencer, Kristine, Joe, Chloe,
Noah, Sophie, Mercedes and Natalie and a great-granddaughter,
Isabelle. Viewing & visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 18,
at the Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at
10 a.m., at the Herring Funeral Home.
Immediately following, there will be a short military graveside
service at Mountain View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or
charity of your choice through the funeral home.
Family & friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at
www.herringgroseclose.com.
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The following pertains to our classmate Nola (Monroe) Urlocker.
This information was supplied by Don Gilman and Jim Irwin2008  1956
Nola (Monroe) Urlocker
NOLA SIMONE URLOCKER Born in South Bend, Indiana on 8 August 1938,
went to be with her Lord and Savior, JESUS, on 5 August 2008. Her body
would not respond after yet another abdominal surgery. The Lord must
have declared, "Enough is Enough, No More Pain For My Tired Child, I Am
Taking Her Home". Wherever she was, the soft glow of her smile and the
kindness of and in her heart, sweetened whoever was fortunate to be near.
She wanted everyone to know she loved the Lord Jesus, and wanted everyone
to also know Him. She is with Him now, where she always intended to be,
still praying and interceding for them with Jesus, waiting for them to
make the same commitment. She was an artist with decorative arrangements,,
an accomplished musician on piano and organ, and made a recordng
some years ago for her husband, family and friends, entitled "Just Me".
She leaves behind a grieving husband, her mother, 4 children, 5 great grandchildren,
a sister and brother, and many, many friends. Our hearts are broken
but for selfish reasons, because she is not with us, but also at the same
time rejoicing that she is now safe with her Lord and Savior. Her favorite
song is "Going Home", recorded by the Gaithers. When you hear it, you will
know that what it says is where she wanted to be. According to her wishes,
there will be no immediate service, but sometime in the near future, a
family and close friend Memorial To Her Life, will be scheduled. "I Love
You Forever And A Year, Sweetheart", your husband, Arn.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on August 10, 2008
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=nola-simone-urlocker&pid=115265848&eid=sp_shareobit
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The following pertains to our classmate Gerald Montgomery.
 1956
Gerald Montgomery
The following pertains to our classmate Leo day.
Class of  1956
Leo Day 1956
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The following pertains to our classmate Marilou Irving.
Class of  1956
Marilou (Irving) Jamison
The following pertains to our classmate James(Jim) George.
Class of  1956
James (Jim) George
From Jim Irwin.
I received this sad news in response to the postcards I sent to our non-email classmates.
Dear Jim,
I received the information concerning the reunion, and am sad to tell you that my husband, James (Jim) George passed away last July 4th, 2010. He was 74 and had Alzheimers for twelve years. He always talked fondly about Wa-Hi and I know he would have ejoyed seeing his classmates again.
We had 39 wonderful years together and I am so thankful for that.
Colleen George
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The following pertains to our classmate Wayne Kelln.
Hi,
I am sending you a copy of Wayne's obituary. Wayne died of Hemochromatosis. He was unaware that he had it until it was too late. He worked for Tally Corp. for many years located in the Seattle area. He then went to work for Boeing in Everett and retired from there. He was living in Granite Falls when he passed away. Thank you for the condolences on Wayne.
Jeri Gnoinsky
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The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Mike McElhaney.
Dear Classmates,
I do not have an obituary to send you but I do have some excellent pictures from our 70th birthday party to share with you. Mike appeared to be having a great
time with special friends from our class.
I just talked to Kathy on the phone a few minutes ago and learned that Mike and Kathy were on a vacation when during the the night of October 4th, 2010, Mike died
of an apparent heart attack in his sleep. They had just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 1st, and had just enjoyed their first visit to Lake
Tahoe and spending some time with their son and granddaughter.
I am sitting here at my computer tonight and raising a glass of my favorite Walla Walla Red Wine in a toast to one of our classmates from the "WA-Hi Class of
1956". I hope you will join me in remembering one of ours and offering a prayer and condolences for Mike's wife, Kathy and their family.
Yours Truly,
Jim Irwin, still in Walla Walla
  
Mike
McElhaney
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The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Ladin (Red) Delaney.
"I just received the sad news that our freind and classmate Red, died
this morning.(Sept. 8, 2010)
I will send more later."
Jim Irwin
The memorial service for Red will be on Tuesday, September 14 at 2pm, at the Herring funeral home chapel.
A private internment will occur at a later date.
1956  2001
Ladin Delaney
Dec. 10, 1937 -Sept. 09, 2010
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Ladin "Red" Delaney passed away at his home on Sept. 7,2010. He was 72, when he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Turtle Lake, N.D., to Lydia and James Delaney. He moved to Walla Walla with his parents when he was an infant. He attended Green Park Elementary, Pioneer Junior High and graduated in 1956 from Walla Walla High School, where he was class president before going on to Washington State University. While pursuing academic excellence at WSU, he also found time to get married. In 1958 he married Carol Davis, also of Walla Walla. He graduated from WSU in 1961, with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, and then again in 1962, with a master of science degree in sanitary engineering.
After receiving his master's degree, Red, Carol, and their 3-year-old daughter moved to Southern California, where Red began his career working for the state of California.
Ladin spent most of his career working for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region. The Regional Board is a regulatory agency of the state of California with a mission of protecting
water quality. He began work for the Regional Board in 1962, and worked in various staff positions until his retirement in 1990. At the time of his retirement he was the board's executive officer, responsible for directing all of the staff that carried out the organization's mission. During Ladin's tenure, the regional board was in the forefront of efforts to improve water quality and the environment in areas under their jurisdiction in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties i'n California.
As a staff engineer, Ladin developed many of the regional board's water quality regulatory programs that are still being carried out. He worked on one of the regional board's earliest success stories, the restoration of San Diego Bay, by spearheading efforts to eliminate discharges of municipal a,nd industrial wastes. He later directed staff efforts to identify the impacts and sources of legacy pollutants in the Bay and implement remediation projects. While executive officer he convinced the regional board to mandate innovative and controversialcontaniinated sediment removal projects that were, at that time, unique in California. To his co-workers Ladin was a boss who maintained high standards, developed and brought out the best in his staff members and gave them his complete support. He was also a source of an endless repertoire of stories and jokes, freely provided to any audience at any time and any place. Because of his knowledge of water quality and his ability to charm his audience with stories and jokes he was in heavy demand as a public speaker.
In addition to his work with the regional board, Ladin was active in the California Water Pollution Control Association (now California Water Environment Association), serving as president of the local San Diego County section and the statewide organization. After retiring from the state in 1990, Ladin opened his own consulting business, but closed it after five years to spend more time with family. In December of 2004, Ladin and Carol sold their home in San Diego and moved back to their hometown of Walla Walla. Theylived in College Place for a year while building a new home. They moved into their new home in March of 2006, and spent their time putting in landscaping and a garden. .
Ladin is preceded in death by his older brother, Larry. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Peggy Jo and son-in-law Jim Muratsuchi of Kaneohe, Hawaii; two grandsons; brother, Bill Delaney of Camino, Calif.; sister, Grace Schipporeit of Salem, Ore.; and brother, John Delaney of Walla Walla.
A memorial service will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Herrin~ Groseclose Funeral Home in Walla Walla. A private family internment will occur at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Ladin's name to Walla Walla Community Hospice through the Herring Funeral Home.
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The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Beverly (Loney) Gilman.
1956  2010
Again, with a heavy heart, I include the following from Jim Irwin concerning the demise
of still another of our classmates from the class of 1956, Clark Erdman.
1956 -  2009
Clark Dean Erdman
Click here for a tribute to the Erdman Family
The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Jim Burleson.
1956  2009
James Alan Burleson
James Alan Burleson, of Stanwood, WA, died Sunday, April 26, 2009,
after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born January 16, 1939 to Dorothy and Kenneth Burleson, Jim grew up
on his family's farm in Eastern Washington. (Jim was a graduate of
Walla Walla High School, Class of 1956.) He attended Washington
State University, served in the ROTC, and enlisted in the navy where
he spent six years working on aircraft carriers and traveling around the world.
Before moving to Stanwood in his "land yacht", Jim lived in San Diego, CA,
living on a boat where he enjoyed his finest love - the sea.
In Stanwood, he became a beloved member of his neighborhood, best friend
to several pets, and the grand master of lawn mowing. Jim especially enjoyed
his membership in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees
where he enjoyed swapping stories with many friends and planning various
trips to take during his golden years.
Grandpa Jim is survived by his children, Kellilyn Marble and Andrew Danly;
four grandchildren, Brianna and Joshua Marble, Sami and Sophie Danly; sister,
Judith Richerzhagen; adopted family, Kathi, Arthur and Cheyenne Arroyo; one
nephew, two nieces and their families.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time to scatter Jim's ashes at sea.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Stanwood Food Bank, Meals
on Wheels or Seattle Children's Hospital Hydrocephalus Research Guild.
Published in The Herald (Everett) on 5/3/2009
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The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Verta Jean(Tate) Hays.
Verta Jean (Tate) Hays
Hays, Verta Jean, age 71, resident of Fullerton died 02/24/2009. Survived by her husband, Larry Hays; daughters, Deann Hays-Alvardo, Lori Oman, Sheryl Burnap; son, Darren Hays and 7 grandchildren. Viewing Monday 03/02 10-11 am and Memorial service, 11 am at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary Chapel Fullerton. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary
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The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Ed Wilson.
The following was received from Jim Irwin and pertains to our classmate Gail Karin Liljegren (Lucy Hutchings)
I received this message from Darlene Burke about Gail Liljegren. I was not able to
find an obituary on the net. I will forward it on if I am able to find it.
Jim Irwin
Perhaps you have already been notified of this death notice. If not,
it is sad for me to forward this news. Because I had not heard
anything from Gail since around August 1, (my husband and I have been
traveling a lot this summer and early fall) I sent an e-mail to her
yesterday and received no reply. Gail has always been very quick to
respond to all correspondence, so we feared there was a problem.
My husband did an on line search of deaths in New Jersey, and found
this information:
Gail Liljegren of Oakland NJ Died August 08 2008 Born February 24 1938.
Cremation was Private.
She was a dear friend, and I will deeply miss her, as I am sure many
of our classmates will.
My love and best wishes to all of you precious people. Darlene (Boynton) Burke
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The following news pertains to our classmate Peggy Lee Carter.
The following good news appeared in the
pertaining to our classmate Red Delaney.
The following is the obituary of our classmate Berwyn Lou (Rasco) Collins.
2008  1956
Berwyn Lou (Rasco) COLLINS
Berwyn was born in Seattle on May 10, 1938 and
passed
away April 11, 2008 at her home in West Seattle surrounded
by her loving family.
She was a 1956 graduate of Walla Walla High School.
She
met and married Harold in Walla Walla. They
celebrated
their 50th Wedding Anniversary on
June 22, 2007.
In 1957 Berwyn began her 38 year career at
Boeing. She
started as a draftsperson in the
wiring division. Her
accomplishments and
dedication were recognized on
several occasions.
She was named Employee of the Year
(Engineering Div.)
in 1975, and Supervisor of the Year in
<1988. She
went on to become a Manager in the Spares
Department
where she retired July 1995.
Berwyn�s eye for detail made her an accomplished
seamstress, knitter, needlepointer and miniaturist.
She and
Harold enjoyed traveling and cruises. She was
a loyal Husky
fan � 43 year season ticket holder, and
attended, watched or
listened to nearly every Mariners�
game.
Preceded in death by her father, Rev. W. Wilson Rasco.
Survived by her husband Harold, sons and daughters-in-law
Hal & Daniele, Bill & Raquel. Special Grandmother to
Brent,
Blake, Ella and Grace. Also survived by her mother
Faith,
her sisters Gail (Larry), Linda (Gordy), and
their families.
A Memorial Service will be planned for a future date.
In
honor of Berwyn�s years as a guild member, remembrances
may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center,
PO Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98019.>
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The following news appeared in the
pertaining to our classmate John Smith.
The following news from Bob Beckel pertaining to our classmate Donna Mcadams Beckel
Dear Friends
It is with a saddened heart that I report my friend, love, inspiration
and companion passed away due to medical complications last night.
During this difficult time we have all felt your love and prayers. I
know Donna drew strength from it. She was a very special person, as you
all know. I will miss her greatly.
Warmest Regards,
Bob
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1956  2006
The following was received from Susan Timmons Queen concerning our classmate Donna McAdams Beckel.
This tribute is from the New Mexico Military Institute magazine.
The following good news appeared on August 12, 2007 in the
pertaining to our classmate Barbara Jensen Jeppe.
The following appeared on January 5, 2007 in the
pertaining to our classmate Bob Bury.
Ojai Valley News (CA) - January 5, 2007
Robert Bury
Robert Bury, 69, of Ojai, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Ojai. He was born Dec. 16, 1937, in Walla Walla, Wash., and lived in Ojai for six years, coming from Washington, D.C. Mr. Bury had been a computer analyst at Congressional Research Service in the Library of Congress for 23 years.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marqui Bury, of Ojai; daughters Jennifer Bury, of Nantucket, Mass., and Rebecca Bury, of Ojai; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Karen Bury, of Oceanview, Hawaii, and Donn and Janice Bury, of Portland, Ore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tibetanaid Foundation, 77
Taormina Lane, Ojai, CA 93023, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home.
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The following information appeared in the first week of Feb. 2007 in the
pertaining to Teacher Bob McGrath.
The following information is from Funeral Alternatives of Washington
and other sources pertaining to the death of our classmate
Duane Arthur Norquist
1956 
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Birth: 12/4/1937
Death: 2/1/2007
Interred: 2/12/2007
Service Information:
3 p.m., Sunday
February 11, 2007
Mountain View First Church of the Nazarene
940 Israel Rd. SE
Tumwater
Interment: Mills and Mills Memorial Park - Tumwater, WA
Visitation Information:
Obituary:
Duane Arthur Norquist
Duane Arthur Norquist, 69, a 45 year resident of Olympia, died February 1, 2007 at the Washington Soldier�s Home in Orting. Duane was born December 4, 1937 in Walla Walla, Washington to Arthur and Dorothy (Burdett) Norquist. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1956. As a teen, Duane was involved with ROTC and the Civil Air Patrol in Walla Walla. Upon graduation he joined the United States Air Force and served until 1962 and then was in the Air Force Reserves. Duane then enlisted in the United States Army National Guard serving for 35 years and retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1997. He worked for the Washington State Department of Transportation as a Contract Manager for more than 25 years. Duane was also the Fire Commissioner for East Olympia, a volunteer fireman and helped to start the Medic One Program in Thurston County.
In 1958 while in Japan, he married Chieko Sasaki. She preceded him in death in 1978. He later met Rita A. Black-Ross and was married on July 31, 1981. He liked fishing and hunting. He was a charter member of the River Ridge Covenant Church.
We should all remember Duane for his great love of children. As a child he helped care for his younger brother and sister and many neighborhood children. As a young man of 18 and in the Air Force over seas, he volunteered at orphanages. He and his wife later adopted 12 children and was a Foster Parent to 47. Duane was also a volunteer CASA/ child advocate for the juvenile courts. He helped to coach his and other children�s soccer, baseball, gymnastics, and football teams and was always there to support his kids in sports, band music, and theater productions �Kids at Play�. He also helped start the girls� gymnastics team at the Y.M.C.A. His wife Rita recalls, �all the times we finally had a night out (without the kids). While we were eating our dinner for two, I looked and found Duane waving and smiling at the baby at the next table or across the room.� I know what Duane is doing in heaven right now -- he is rocking all the baby angels (including our Hannah), that would be his idea of heaven.
Duane is survived by his wife, Rita; 5 sons, Joshua and Cody, of Olympia, Art (Holly), of Tacoma, David Ross, Scott Ross (Patty) both of Olympia; 7 daughters, Hanna-Mari and Moira-Bess, both of Olympia, Dawn Norquist-Moore (Luther), of Colorado, M�Lisa Ross-Marks (Daniel), of California, Aundrea and Olivia, of Texas; and brother, Gary (Diane), of Arizona. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Hannah Marguarite, his parents and his sister Sharon. He is survived by nine grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Anthony, Courtney, Natasha, Jason, Tristan, Cameron, Francis, Luther Ryan, & Eliana. One great grandchild, Livy and many cousins, nieces, nephews and aunts.
Memorial donations may be made to a trust fund for his 3 youngest children ages 9, 10 and 12 at the West Side Branch of the Washington State Employees Credit Union or to the Griffin School Foundation.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Mountain View First Church of the Nazarene, 940 Israel Rd. S.W., Tumwater. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Mills & Mills Memorial Park, Tumwater. |
Click here for a photo of the fifth grade class at Sharpstein School.
Photo compliments of Jim Allen.
The following information was from the
pertaining to our classmate Vicki (Kimzey) James
1956  2006
Vicki (Kimzey) James
Vicki L. James, 68
Cathlamet, Wash. -- Vicki L. James died Monday, July 10, 2006, after a short illness at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital in Portland, Ore. She was 68 years old.
She was born Feb. 19, 1938, in Torrington, Wyo., to Charles and Alice Kimzey. As a young child, her family moved to the Lewiston area, where she attended school until her father was transferred to Craigmont. He was employed by Pacific Northwest Bell as an installer/repairman.
Vicki lived in Craigmont until her father was transferred to Walla Walla. She was in the class of 1956 and celebrated her 50-year reunion in Craigmont this year.
After high school she married Fred Barrett and had one son, Todd, from that marriage. They moved to California and were later divorced.
She then married Danny Sadler and helped raise four of his children. After 20 years of marriage, they parted.
Vicki was a very talented person and owned three pictu re framing shops -- two in San Bernadino, Calif., and one in Morro Bay, Calif.
She met and married Jack James in Morro Bay and later moved to Cathlamet, Wash. Vicki worked for Ernst Hardware in Longview, Wash., as its picture framer, and also did framing in her home until her death. She was an excellent calligrapher and did wedding invitations, legal documents and presentation certificates.
She was a very outgoing person and loved to be with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her parents and two nephews, Willie and Bruce Paul of Craigmont.
She is survived by her son Todd in Cathlamet; two sisters and their husbands, Donna and Warren Paul of Craigmont, and Sharon and Mel Adams of Walla Walla; and three brothers, Gene Kimzey of Prineville, Ore., Jim Kimzey of Kennewick, and Keith Kimzey of Tacoma.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
View the obituary and sign the guestbook for Vicki L. James
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The following information was from the August 20, 2006
pertaining to our classmate Ken Drake
Class of  1956
The following information was from the Feb 4, 2006
pertaining to our classmate Don 'Red" Castoldi
Red Castoldi
Dec. 8, 1937 - Jan. 30, 2006
Donald T. ``Red' Castoldi, 68, of 116 Winnebago St. died Jan. 30, 2006, at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St. with the Rev. Patrick Kerst of St. Patrick Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in the veterans section of Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. Second Ave.
Memorials may be made to DeSales Booster Club or Walla Walla Community Hospice through the funeral home.
Don 'Red' Castoldi
Class of  1956
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Click here for a photo of the 10th Reunion of the Class of 1956.
Photo compliments of Don and Lynne Gilman.
Click here for a photo of the third grade class at Sharpstein and the combined 4th and 5th grades at Baker School.
Photos compliments of Don and Lynne Gilman.
Click here for information from July 31, 2002 pertaining to our classmate Pauline Marie (Massie) Gumm
Mr. Robert Niva, Pioneer Jr. High teacher passes.Click here for details.
Here's a Class Photo from Berney School 1948/1949 compliments of Neil Oldridge.
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here for Berney School pictures.
Forwarded from Neil
Oldridge through Norm Royse.
This is a great site - Wa-Hi class of
1955.
They have much in common with us.
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Class of  1956
The following information was from the July 29, 2003
pertaining to our classmate William E. (Bill) Chapman
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
William Chapman
VICTOR, Calif.
Former longtime Walla Walla resident William E.`Bill' Chapman, 65,
died July 23, 2003, at Lodi (Calif.) Memorial Hospital West.
A private service and spreading of the ashes will be at
a later date on top of Vinegar Hill in Oregon. Arrangements
are through Rocha's Mortuary, 215 S. School St., Lodi, CA 95240-3511.
The following information was from the July 5, 2003 Memorial Service for our classmate Ralph Croft.
The following appeared in the Seattle Times in Feb. of 2002, and was reported to Wa-Hi56 by Karen (Touchon) Gilliland.
Karen remembers Joanne as "...really a fun gal..."
Joanne M. Johnson
September 16,1938- February 12,2002
Born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. The daughter of Joseph P. Erdman and Gladys Clara Gabel. Joanne relocated to North Seattle in her late teens along with her father, mother and brother, David Erdman, currently residing in Bothell, Washington. In 1956 she started working for the Social Security Administration where she met and married Gary E. Johnson in 1963. They settled in North Seattle and had two children, Son Devon E. Johnson of Seattle, Washington and daughter Vikki M Heitman of Spokane, Washington. Upon the couples retirement from their civil service jobs in 1995, they escaped the big city and relocated to Stanwood, Washington. Over the years Joanne enjoyed spending time with family, friends , and volunteering at St. Mark's Catholic Church as a member of the choir and the Queen of Snows Guild. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary E. Johnson, survived by her son Devon E. Johnson: daughter Vikki M. Heitman; Son-in-Law David R. Heitman; granddaughter Jayci M. Koning; brother David J. Erdman; nephew Jeffery D. Erdman and wife Clara M. Erdman, both of Duvall, Washington. A Rosary Service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 7p.m., Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aroura Ave. N., Seattle. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 12 p.m., St. Mark's Catholic Church, 18033 15th Pl NE, Shoreline. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation in memory of Joanne.
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The following information was published in the
on February 20, 2003.
Carl David (Sonny) Frank
Feb 20 2003 12:00AM
Carl David Frank Jr., 64, of 19 W. Chestnut St. died Feb. 17, 2003, at home.
The graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. Second Ave., with the Rev. Jim Schibetta of Revival Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Veterans section of Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. Second Ave.
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2000  1956
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The following appeared Febuary 14, 2003 in the
Wes Farley
Feb. 12, 2003 12:00AM By
Kirkland Wash. - Former Walla
Walla resident, Wesley "Wes" Farley
66, died Feb. 12, 2003, at Group Health
Hospital, Redmond, Wash., following a
brief illness.
A wake will be from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Saturday (Feb 15, 2003) at 21830 N.E. 69th St., Redmond.
Cremation will be held. Arrangements are
through Chapel of the Valley,
16551 N.E. 79th St., Redmond.
AND
FROM THE KING COUNTY EASTSIDE JOURNAL
Wesley `Wes' Farley
2003-02-14
Wesley ``Wes'' Farley of Kirkland died Feb. 12, 2003, at Eastside Group Health Hospital in Redmond. He was 66.
Mr. Farley was born Jan. 18, 1937, in Powell, Wyo. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1956 and attended Washington State University. He farmed in Walla Walla until 1973, was a real estate agent on the Eastside for 30 years, and then was real estate owner of Market Place Brokerage in Kirkland. Previously married to Martha Farley, he was recently married to Linda M. Wicks.
Mr. Farley enjoyed sailing and fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons Craig Farley of West Linn, Ore., and Charles ``Chuck'' Farley of Kent; daughter Lee Ann Brown of Vashon Island; siblings Lee Farley of Oregon City, Ore., Ron Farley of Milton-Freewater, Ore., Dennis Farley of Dallas, Ore., and Francine Farley, address unknown; and eight grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday at 21830 N.E. 69th St. in Redmond.
Green's Kirkland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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The following appeared in the Seattle Times in Feb. of 2002, and was reported to Wa-Hi56 by Karen (Touchon) Gilliland.
Karen remembers Joanne as "...really a fun gal..."
Joanne M. Johnson
September 16,1938- February 12,2002
Born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. The daughter of Joseph P. Erdman and Gladys Clara Gabel. Joanne relocated to North Seattle in her late teens along with her father, mother and brother, David Erdman, currently residing in Bothell, Washington. In 1956 she started working for the Social Security Administration where she met and married Gary E. Johnson in 1963. They settled in North Seattle and had two children, Son Devon E. Johnson of Seattle, Washington and daughter Vikki M Heitman of Spokane, Washington. Upon the couples retirement from their civil service jobs in 1995, they escaped the big city and relocated to Stanwood, Washington. Over the years Joanne enjoyed spending time with family, friends , and volunteering at St. Mark's Catholic Church as a member of the choir and the Queen of Snows Guild. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary E. Johnson, survived by her son Devon E. Johnson: daughter Vikki M. Heitman; Son-in-Law David R. Heitman; granddaughter Jayci M. Koning; brother David J. Erdman; nephew Jeffery D. Erdman and wife Clara M. Erdman, both of Duvall, Washington. A Rosary Service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 7p.m., Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aroura Ave. N., Seattle. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 12 p.m., St. Mark's Catholic Church, 18033 15th Pl NE, Shoreline. Donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation in memory of Joanne.
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August 27, 2002
The following appeared August 21, 2002 in the
Fred Kennedy
Aug 21 2002 12:00AM By
SALINAS, Calif. - Walla Walla native Fred Kennedy, 64, died at his home Aug. 20,
2002, following a long illness. Visitation will be from 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Struve and Laporte Chapel, Salinas. The funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, Spreckles, Calif. Burial with full military honors will follow in Queen of
Heaven Cemetery, Salinas.
Memorials can be made to Shelter Outreach Plus, P.O. Box 1340, Marina CA 93933.
Mr. Kennedy was born March 11, 1938, in Walla Walla to Ed and Roma Moore Kennedy. He graduated from Walla Walla High School and Washington State University.
He served 23 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1983. He
served two tours in Vietnam with Special Forces, earning a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf
Cluster, an Air Medal and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He also served with the Office
of the Secretary of Defense and on the Joint Chief's of Staff. He called Walla Walla
home during most of his military career.
He Married Lynn Howard on May 30, 1976, and moved to Salinas that year and was
active in the community, serving with the Monterey CountySocial Services Commission,
Food Bank of Monterey County, Shelter Outreach Plus, Toro Little League. Toro Advisory Committee, Community Resources Network of North Monterey County and intern for Assemblymen
Areias and Farr. Most recently he was a field assistant for a third district supervisor
in Monterey County. He was also active with St. Joseph's Church.
Survivors include his wife, at home; a daughter, Susan Imwalle of Salinas; a son Andrew Kennedy of Monterey: a sister, Bettie Groetsema of Walla Walla; three brothers,
Delbert Kennedy of Walla Walla, Ed Kennedy of Sammamish, Wash., and Jim Kennedy of Belgium: and four grandchildren.
I received this information from Dean Knox along with the following recent picture of Fred (l) and Dean (r) taken in Salinas in January of 2002.
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Our classmate Bob Ambs passed away on June 17, 1980.
Bob Ambs
1955
Obituary for Bob Ambs
 1956
Vanna Burgess From the Feb. 26, 1968:Vanna Long
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Feb. 26, 1968:Vanna Long
Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. John Koger,
1139 E. Alder, of the death Thursday of Mrs. Vanna O.
(Burgess) Long, formerly of Walla Walla.
Mrs. Long, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary
Burgess, died at her home in Palestine, Ohio, and
funeral services will be Tuesday in Ohio.
She was born July 24, 1937 at Huntsville,
Wash. and moved to Walla Walla a few years later where
she graduated from Wa-Hi. She was a member of the
United Brethren Church and lived here for 20 years
until her marriage to Donald C. Long, when she moved
to Ohio.
Survivors are her husband; five daughters, Deanna,
Becky, Betty, Mary and Debbie; a son, Donny; and Stanley
H. Burgess, of Burbank, Wash.
(Vanna Burgess, Walla Walla High School, Class of 1956)
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Alan Joseph King
1938 - Oct. 30, 1956
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