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1910-1919
1910
The class of 1910 was the first graduating class of the new high school, which, in truth, had started out as just one room of the Pleasant Hill School, a grades 1-8 school as most schools in the area were.
The first graduating class was evenly balanced between males and females, since half the class was Hattie van Vliet and the other half was Dougal Rankin.
I have been unable to find much information about Dougal Rankin, except that he was a member of the amazing 1910 baseball team, coached by THE teacher, Mr. Kilpatrick, which defeated EVERY school baseball team in Lane County, including the University of Oregon second string.
Dougal Rankin in 1912 on adult Pleasant Hill baseball team.
Other early school districts in Lane County:
- 1914 Crow District 35
- 1915-1916 Big Prairie/Hazeldell/Oakridge Dist. 76
- 1916 Portage Dist. 53
- 1919-20 Elmira Grade School, Dist. 139
We don't have a photo of that 1910 baseball team that beat even the University of Oregon "second string," but a picture of that second string team (labeled "junior varsity" or "JV" in today's language, showed up in the Eugene Register-Guard in January of 2008.
1911
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1920
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1922
We don't have any entries from alumni from this class put we did get this picture from the daughter of one of the graduates who sent this picture and enclosed this letter:
Melbede@aol.com
Sun, February 18, 2007
I just looked on the web to see if I could find anything about Pleasant Hill High School as I am in the process of adding to my Mother's History. Her family moved to Trent, Oregon probably in 1922 where her 3 sisters Beatrice, Myrtle and Florence Edwards attended Elementary school and my Mother, being the oldest of four girls (Avis Edwards) said in her history she had to go about 3 miles further to High School where she attended Pleasant Hill High School. I also have one of her report cards from that year. It says 2nd year and 2nd Semester, 1922.
She had this picture of the 1922 kids at that school and I am sending you the picture which I thought you might like to add to your collection of history. You will notice one of the pictures has been cut out...of course that would have to be my Mother, (Avis Edwards). She said she didn't like her picture and cut it out, which I would love to see. Mother was born in 1905 and had wonderful tales to tell of her experiences in Oregon. She was born in a log cabin in Utah, very near the Wyoming border, the Wild West back then.
I do not know anyone in the picture. If you have any information about the school at this time I would love to know more.
Thanks, Mella Bedell
Avis Edwards did not graduate from Pleasant Hill. Her daughter has continued searching for information and wrote some more details in 2010. She was also able to include what a high school report card looked like in that time:
I am in the process of trying to compile a nice history of my mother and have included her picture from Pleasant Hill High. Avis Edwards’ family moved a bit from a large ranch and in the wilds of Utah, near the Wyoming Border where my mother was born in a log cabin in 1905. She came down with polio at about the age of 3 or 4 and her family chartered a railroad car in Carter, Wyoming taking what they could along with a team of horses and moving to Gridley, California in 1912 hoping to get her help and her 3 sisters a good education. However, in Gridley most of the family came down with Malaria and nearly died so her father, Zeb Edwards bought his first car and picked up and moved the family in 1919 to Dorena, Oregon, about seven miles from Cottage Grove. My mother writes how much she loved Oregon and the berries and the beautiful wildflowers etc. They wanted a larger place so they moved again to Trent, Oregon and this is where my mother went to Pleasant Hill High School...likely a sophomore. Her three sisters would have been in the younger grades there.
After being in Oregon for a while her Dad complained of rheumatism and wanted to move to a drier place so they moved to Midvale, Idaho and Midvale High School is where Avis, my mother, graduated. The family eventually moved to Vernal, Utah, bought 12 acres there so they could be closer to the ranch they left but her father died two months after they moved back. I was raised in Vernal, Utah and spent many days going back and forth to the ranch over the rugged mountain passes to visit. What a wonderful place it is. Still owned by her sisters’ families.
The picture from Pleasant Hill High is the only picture I have of my mother’s school years and she cut herself out...Oh my, the things we do. She loved Oregon and always said if she had a chance to move anywhere in the world she would move to Oregon.
I am just searching for any tidbits of history about her life. I know she had friends there and remember one lady coming to see her from Oregon. She knew a classmate and her husband both from school there who were life time friends..I have their names somewhere.
1923
1924
1925
1926
Mr. Harrison died in 2009 at the age of 100 now but in 2003 was still able to identify two of the people who hadn't been identified yet (he has eye trouble so it was hard). Mr. Harrison is the boy with glasses, 5th from the right in the row second from the top. I will be replacing this picture with one with a number for him and the principal. The picture below is smaller than the 14 inch by 10 inch original, but I didn't want to surprise you with a long download. The class of 1926 was the first class to put out a yearbook, since the big technology news of the year was that the school district had purchased a mimeograph machine. We have a copy of that annual in the library and I have scanned many of the pages for the CD-ROM which is available for $19.95. If you want to see the full-size image, you can find it, and all the other historical pictures on this website, on the CD-ROM available from Richard Adams, who teaches at PHHS still after 39 years. Contact Adams also if you have names to contribute to this picture or want to buy the CD-ROM which has pictures from 1910-2009 and spreadsheets listing every teacher and graduate from 1910 through 2009.
A nice article on Mr. Harrison appeared in the June 4, 2009 issue of the Albany Democrat-Herald newspaper and is reprinted below, since it will disappear from their website soon.
[December 24, 2009]
Mildred (Arnold) Holman
Mildred (Arnold) Holman of Eugene died Dec. 18 of age-related causes. She was 101. No service is planned.
She was born April 24, 1908, in Marshfield, Ore., to William and Sabina McGee Arnold. She married Fred Smith on Sept. 10, 1926, in Eugene, and they later divorced. She married Rex Holman on Dec. 15, 1958, in Eugene, and they later divorced.
She attended Pleasant Hill High School.
Russ Harrison
Russ Harrison of Albany celebrates his 100th birthday on Tuesday, and he would love to get cards and letters from his friends and people who know him.
Harrison's son Glenn of Albany said because the family is not celebrating the milestone publicly, he is inviting people to mail cards and reminiscences to Russ Harrison, 2066 54th Ave. S.E., Albany, OR 97322.
He said his father would enjoy seeing and reading them.
Glenn provided the following information about his father.
Russ Harrison was born near Bristow, Okla., and shortly after his ninth birthday, the family took a train to Oregon. When he was 17, Harrison graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and later from Eugene Business College.
As a member of the Obsidian Club of Eugene, he climbed several mountains in the Cascades.
Harrison was a bookkeeper for a company in Eugene and when it was purchased by the McDonald Candy Co., Harrison was sent to Albany in 1933 to open and manage a branch. He retired in 1973 but continued to serve on the company's board of directors.
Harrison joined the Takenas Outdoor Club and helped organize and promote the development of Hoodoo Ski Bowl. He continued to exercise at the Mennonite Village until he turned 95.
Harrison married Altha Green in 1936, and they had sons Glenn and David of Roanoke, Va.
Glenn wanted to be a Cub Scout, but there were no troops in Albany so his father and Oris Carnegie organized one at what was then the Whitespires United Presbyterian Church. Russ assumed numerous Scouting leadership positions and in recognition received the Silver Beaver award, the James E. West Fellowship Award and the Spirit of Baden Powell National Scout Award.
Harrison led an active civic life in Albany. He was on the Linn County Parks Commission for 30 years and served on the Oregon Recreation & Parks Association board. A group picnic area at Sunnyside Park was named for him in 1994.
He is a life member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, joining in 1934, and a life member of the Elks and the Kiwanis Club of Albany.
Harrison's wife died after the couple was married nearly 60 years, and when he was 88, he married Sidney Turner.
Early in life, Harrison developed a philosophy he worked to live by: "Be kind, care about people and assume the best in everyone."
Last updated 06/20/03
1927
The first yearbook published by Pleasant Hill High School, 1926 edition, did not have any photographs. The reason the annual was printed was because the school got a mimeo- graph machine, so no pictures except cartoons were in the book. No senior pictures were printed until the 1933 book. I found one from a group picture, however, that is about the right age. At this point, the members of the class of 1927 would be in their mid 90's now. There were fourteen graduates. Annette Maltzan died in 2004.
Annette (Maltzan) Bauguess
A celebration of life was held in the spring of 2004 for Annette E. Maltzan Baugess of Dexter, who died January 28, 2004 of age-related causes. She was 94
Baugess was born April 25, 1909, to Richard and Jennie Blighton Maltzan, at the family home on a hop farm on Day Island, where Autzen Stadium now sits. She married Roy Baugess in June of 1937. He died in March of 1987.
When she was 2, her family built a home on College Crest, near the Wayne Morse Ranch in Eugene. Three years later, they relocated to Dexter. Bauguess attended
elementary school in Eugene and Trent, graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1927 and the Oregon Normal School in 1929.
She began her teaching career at the Jeans School near Veneta. In the 1930s, she taught at the two-room Goshen Grade School, followed by Lowell Grade School in the 1940s. She retired from teaching in 1973.
She was a writer of published articles about education and local history. She was a member of the Lane County historical Society. She enjoyed raising prize-winning roses, reading, identifying birds, watching Trail Blazer and Duck basketball and receiving visits from former students. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and love for her dog and cat.
Survivors include a son, John, of Dexter, who graduated from PHHS in 1961.
The memorial service in the spring was held at Elijah Bristow State Park, which borders the farm where she spent her childhood. Major Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions were made to the Greenhill Humane Society.
Last updated 04/28/04
1928
Vena (Awbrey) Dilley
A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Buell Chapel in Springfield for Vena P. Dilley of Pleasant Hill, who died March 14 of age-related causes. She was 98. A memorial will be held at a later date.
She was born March 28, 1909, in Pleasant Hill, to James and Caroline Wallace Awbrey. She married Maurice Jim Dilley on Sept. 8, 1928, in Cottage Grove.
She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. She was a homemaker and a bus driver for 23 years for Pleasant Hill School District.
Survivors include sons Darold of Sisters and Gerald of Fall Creek; a sister, Cleona Hill of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Buell Chapel. Contributions to Pleasant Hill Fire Department.
A later, larger paid obituary appeared on April 23, 2008, and is quoted below. The second picture is from that article:
A memorial service for Vena Pearl Dilley will be held on April 26th at 2:00 pm at Trent Church. Vena passed away peacefully on March 14, 2008. She was just two weeks shy of her 99th birthday. Vena was born to James and Caroline Awbrey at home in Pleasant Hill on March 28, 1909. She was second oldest of four children. One of her favorite childhood memories was of the race she won while in high school, running down Main Street in Springfield. She also loved to play basketball, saying that she was "short but fast." Vena attended Edenvale Grade School and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School.
Vena married "Jim" Maurice Dilley on September 8, 1928. They eventually built a house on Wallace Creek Road and lived there until 1936, when they moved to Westfir on Logger's Row. Their first home in Westfir was a tent house. She and Jim spent that first winter snowed in with their two young sons. They lived in Westfir for five years, then moved to Shevlin Log Camp. They were at the Shevlin camps for about 9 years. She had a lot of interesting stories to tell of that time. She began her bus-driving career as a substitute driver while at Shevlin.
In 1950, she and Jim, with their two sons Darold and Jerry, moved back to Pleasant Hill. They built a home on Edenvale Road and Vena began driving a school bus for the Pleasant Hill School District. She drove bus for 23 years and retired only because she was required to at age 65. She loved her bus route, taking the importance of getting students to school safely very seriously. She enjoyed taking kids to sporting events and was just as interested as the students on school field trips. Many people affectionately remember their bus driver, Mrs. Dilley.
Vena was an active, vital, hard-working woman. She gardened, canned, was handy with tools, hauled hay, raised chickens and harvested their small orchard. She hunted, fished and she and Jim spent a lot of time together cutting firewood. However, Vena felt that her most important job was the care she took of her family. She was a simple woman with few material needs. What she had, she shared. Anyone visiting Vena always went home with a care package.
Vena was most happy when the family gathered to celebrate holidays or to just be together. She was always available for any project, from dressing out a deer to building a bookcase to playing a game of cards. Her grandchildren always knew that Grandma Vena was good for a cookie and something entertaining to do.
Vena was thrilled with the birth of her first great-great-grandchild, Paul Spencer Clark, making five generations of her family able to pose for a picture together.
Vena is survived by her son Darold and his wife Marylee, of Sisters; and her son Gerald and his wife Shirly, of Fall Creek; her sister Cleona Hill of Pleasant Hill; her grandchildren Glenda Green and her husband Randy; Lee Dilley and his wife Lisa; Doug Dilley and his wife Sheryl; Angela Dilley; and Christopher Dilley and his wife Mary. She had eight great-grandchildren: Ryan, Kris, Jillian, MacKenzie, Trevor, Heath, Jessica and Lindsay, and one great-great-grandson, Paul.
The family would like to thank Sweetbriar Villa for their compassionate care in Vena's last years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Fire Dept. at Vena's request. Vena always said she had the best family that ever lived. Her family feels very privileged to have shared their lives with her.
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Published in the Eugene Register-Guard on 4/23/2008.
[August 23, 2008]
Lyman Tinker
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene for Lyman Wangelin Tinker of Eugene, who died Aug. 20 of age-related causes. He was 97. After the service, a reception will be at 3 p.m. at Alpine Springs Assisted Living & Cottages.
He was born June 11, 1911, in Boulder, Colo., to Eugene and Multnomah Wangelin Tinker. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1928. He married Myrna Laird on
June 6, 1938, in Pleasant Hill.
Tinker attended college for a year. He was a fruit and nut orchardist in Pleasant Hill, where he established his filbert orchard in the 1960s, right next to the high school. He worked as a horticultural inspector for Lane County for many years.
Survivors include a son, Gene of Eugene; two daughters, Barbara Tinker of Bend and Tinker Mico of San Diego; two sisters, Bonnie Bradshaw of Salem (who taught at PHHS from 1967-1976) and Dorothy Kimball of Springfield; a brother, Fred of Beaverton; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the Eugene Mission.
1929
Arahnell (Arnold) Brickey
Arahnell was born in Springfield on April 12, 1912. She spent her childhood in Trent, Oregon (near Dexter). Her most treasured childhood memory was each day collecting a half-dozen cows on the river bank pasture and leisurely driving them home along the mile-long lane for the evening milking.
After grade school at Trent and high school at Pleasant Hill, she did a two-year course at Monmouth College, earning a teaching certificate. Returning to her old school at Trent, she taught pupils only a few years younger than she was. She continued teaching in elementary schools in and near Eugene until the middle 1940s. In 1933 she and some teaching friends embarked on a big adventure: driving to the Chicago World's Fair (taking turns in the rumble seat).
Arahnell met the love of her life, Emerson Brickey, at "Swimmers' Delight" (near Goshen), and they were married in 1934. She was a very determined and adventurous woman. The Brickey's motor-boated on Triangle Lake when it was a new venture, traveled over the U.S. for Trapshooting (Emerson was a nationally-rated marksman) and frequently went big game hunting at home and abroad. Arahnell and Emerson serially lived in six houses in Eugene, two of which they designed. The Christian Church was always a bulwark in Arahnell's life. She spanned two great world wars, our deepest Depression and a long postwar boom. She left this life with a penetrating wit and still growing confidence intact.
Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Jan. 26, 2014
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1930-1939
1930
Nellie L. (Lorentz) Rasmussen
1912-2008
Nellie L. (Lorentz) Rasmussen was born April 11, 1912 to Newton and Cleo Lorentz in Midvale, ID, the first of six children. She died April 15, 2008 at the age of 96. Nellie resided at Junction City Retirement Center. She loved it there. Nellie was an amazing woman. She taught school for 43 years. She loved teaching and touched the lives of many students. Nellie was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, friend, cousin and a greatly loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was Grandma Great to seven. She never forgot anyone's birthday, always sending a card and giving a call. Nellie always had an open heart and a caring ear to anyone
in need of a little kindness. She always saw the bright side of everyone. Nellie was a joy to everyone who knew her. She was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
Nellie is survived by two daughters, Kay Johnson of Eugene, OR and Ann Stults of Roseburg, OR; two sisters: Wilma Monty (Wayne) of Payson, AZ, Freda Loyd of Boise, ID; one brother, Ray Lorentz (Mary) of Springfield, two grandsons: Doug Luke (Sonjya) of Monroe, OR, Jon Stults (Karissa) of Medford; Seven great grand children: Mike and Chet Brockman of Harrisburg, Josh Stults (Chanelle) of Roseburg, Mandie Stults, Ellenwood (Caylin) of Winston, OR, Fletcher, Hayden and Brennan Stults of Medford. Also many greatly loved nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin in 1985; brother Bob Lorentz and sister Mary Houts, a grandson Lee Stults and granddaughter Debi Brockman. Memorial Services were held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 29357 Lingo Lane, Junction City 2pm Friday, April 25, 2008, Pastor Bruce Meier. There was a viewing prior to the service at Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City from10-1:00pm, April 25. Memorials may go to the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 29357 Lingo Lane, Junction City, 97448 to the building fund, or a charity of your choice.
The older picture is from 1928.
Emma (Olson) Louk
COTTAGE GROVE — The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove for Emma Marie Louk of Cottage Grove, who died Aug. 3 of age-related causes. She was 97.
She was born March 10, 1913, in St. Helens, Wash., to Anton and Anna Fauske Olson. She married Edgar Louk on April 7, 1934, in Springfield. He died in 1966.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1930. She worked as a secretary for Pleasant Hill Elementary School from 1966 to 1978. [from the webmaster: every time I needed something from the Elemenary, Mrs. Louk was cheerful and always ready to go out of her way to make your life easier.–R.C.A., 2010]
Survivors include two sons, Arthur of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, and Fred of Poquoson, Va.; a daughter, DeAnna Conley of Cottage Grove; a brother, Robert Olson of Eugene; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial was at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Hospice of Sacred Heart in Eugene.
The top picture here is from 1928. She is probably in the picture below but unidentified.
Bill Wiebke (class of 1940 ), was able to identify four more people in this picture. Those are the numbers in red. 24 is Irv Ferguson (Irwin, 1931), 25 is Zella Mauney (1933), 26 is Wayne Ferguson (1931), and 27 is Gordon Jacobs (1933). Bill also reports that #6, Bill Copeland (1934), later married Sue Weiss (perhaps Lorraine Weiss, 1938?)
1931
[August 8, 2008]
[January 23, 1979]
Prentice H. Wheeler
Prentice H. Wheeler, 67, of 48391 Spur Avenue, Oakridge, died January 21, 1979 at a Eugene hospital. Prentice was born May 30, 1912 to C. Bruce and Minnie Bell Fraley Wheeler at Pleasant Hill, Oregon. He grew up and received his education there, graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1931.
He lived for a short time in Eugene after graduating, working as an automobile mechanic. In 1941 Prentice joined the U.S. Army and was part of the Normandy Invasion, going on into Rhineland and Central Europe.
After his discharge in 1945, Prentice moved to Oakridge. He had worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Pope & Talbot Company from 1947 until his retirement in 1974. He was a person who was well liked and had many friends, he liked helping them with their automobile problems as this was a challenge for him.
The great outdoors is what he loved, to watch the wild animals and birds and to travel over Oregon enjoying the scenery. He often shared what he had seen with photos that he had taken. When hunting season came, Prentice renewed his love of nature, never missing a chance to get into the woods. He prided himself with his gun collection and his ability as a hand loader.
He cared for beauty as he enjoyed his garden and the beautiful flowers it produced. Prentice is survived by his loving wife, Ann Katherine Wheeler of Oakridge; his father, Bruce Wheeler of Pleasant Hill; his children: Darrell V. Wheeler of Oakridge, Maurice Anderson of Springfield, Martin Anderson of Olympia, Washington, Gordon Anderson of Anselmo, Nebraska, Barbara Haniuk of Eugene, Darlene Beckman of Creswell and Shirley Sabo of Cerritos, California; beloved brother of Noble Wheeler of Noti, Lester Wheeler of Gold Beach, Oregon, Clint Wheeler of Los Angeles, California, Blanche Peters of Walterville and Ida Kate Miller of Pleasant Hill; 27 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The casket remained open for visiting for the service. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Oakridge Funeral Home, Thursday, January 25, 1979 at 2 p.m., Noble Bruce Wheeler, Church of Christ, officiating. Concluding services, Forestvale Memorial Park. Memorials are preferred to your favorite charity.
1932
Died May 3, 2004, of age-related causes in Eugene, Oregon. She was 90.
McLeod was bom Oct. 25, 1913, in Colgate, Saskatchewan, to Clarence and Pearl Ingle Daley. She married Earl McLeod (also PHHS 1932 graduate) in Clovis, N.M., on Aug. 8, 1943. He died June 22,1974.
She spent her early years in Ellensburg, Wash. She later moved to this area and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. Both she and her husband-to-be had been class presidents during their high school years. She attended Monmouth Normal School.
She was employed as a teacher and worked at Trent Elementary, Junction City Elementary and Bethel Elementary schools.
She was a member of the Eugene Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and cooking. She also enjoyed volunteering with children.
Survivors include two nieces, Barbara Swartz of Milwaukie and Darlene Breezley of California; and a nephew, Dick Daley.
[July 9, 2004]
Nina (McPeek) Stutz
A memorial service was held April 12 for Nina Gwendolyn Stutz of Pleasant Hill, who died April 8, 2004 of. age-related causes. She was 89. Stutz was born June 4, 1914, in Salem to Charles and Cordelia McPeek. She married Dell Stutz in Eugene on May 15,1937. He died in May 1983.
She lived in this area for most of her life and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. She attended the Oregon College of Education in Momnouth.
She was employed as a school teacher for 30 years and retired from Pleasant Hill Junior
High School in 1975. After her retirement, she remained active with the Pleasant Hill School District. She also was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Eugene.
Survivors include a son, Darv of Eatontown, N.J.; a daughter, Gwen Steinhauer of Dexter and Reta Bork of Portland (who died in 2008); eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial was at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene.
SPRINGFIELD — The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Springfield Memorial Gardens for Blanche Wheeler Peters of Springfield, who died June 17 of age-related causes. She was 94.
She was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Pleasant Hill to Bruce and Minnie Wheeler. She married Leslie Peters, who died in 2001.
A lifetime resident of the Lane County area, she graduated from the University of Oregon with a master’s degree in education. She worked as a principal at Walterville and Yolanda elementary schools until her retirement.
Survivors include a daughter, Orla Sater of Emerald Hills, Calif.; a son, Carroll Wassom of Long Beach, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Sharon Patterson of Eugene; and four grandchildren.
(For other relatives, see Prentice Wheeler's entry for 1931, who died 1979.)
Burial was at Springfield Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Remembrances to Springfield Education Foundation, 525 Mill St., Springfield, OR 97477.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30th, at Noti Church of Christ.
Remembrances in his name can be made to Boise Bible College, 8695 Marigold St., Boise, ID 83714.
Last updated 12/31/10
1933
Bill Wiebke (class of 1940) found this picture which he describes as follows:
"This is a picture taken at Trent School in 1933, probably in the fall. That is the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Ones in picture graduating from Pleasant Hill are Alman "Fuzzy" Mauney graduating about 1938. Kenny Miller 1939. Ione Kimball, Leonard Arnold and myself 1940. Kendall Kimball 1941. I believe Thurman Williams is in that picture 1938. Marion Bristow and Owen Wilson are in picture, not sure if they went to Pleasant Hill High. Larry Weiss graduated Pleasant Hill 1941. His brother Harry is also in the picture. Harry graduated 1938, but I don't know if he graduated from Pleasant Hill or Triangle Lake. Arah Nell Arnold graduated 1929 from Pleasant Hill and taught at Trent during the 1930-31 and 1931-32 school years."
The picture below was taken at Trent School in the fall of 1934 and has all eight grades, from grade 1 to grade 8. The teacher was William Berry "Bud" Mauney, who is now buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetary. Students from here would go to Pleasant Hill High School.
[January 29, 2009]
Bonnie (Tinker) Bradshaw
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at West Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Eugene for Bonnie J. Bradshaw of Salem, formerly of Pleasant Hill. She died Jan. 23, 2009, of age-related causes at age 93. Following the service, a reception was held at the funeral home. A huge number of people -- former students, colleagues from PHHS, people who lived in her house, neighbors, and even classmate Mildred (Swift) Hammond -- told many fine stories and shared lovely memories.
She was born Nov. 13, 1915, in Globe, Ariz., to Eugene and Nomah Wangelin Tinker. She married George Bradshaw on Sept. 2, 1943, in Pleasant Hill. Many people remarked that it was almost impossible to find a picture of Bonnie without George, so strong was their love.
She held a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and worked as an educator in Mosier, Lowell and Pleasant Hill for 30 years.
Survivors include two sons, Willard of Salem and Lonnie of Brookline, N.H.; a sister, Dorothy Kimball of Springfield; a brother, Ted Tinker of Beaverton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband died May 7, 2004, and a son, Bruce, died previously.
Private family inurnment was in Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Arrangements by Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Eugene. Remembrances to Christians As Family Advocates.
1934
Elva R. (Brabham) Smith
The funeral was on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene for Elva R. (Brabham) Smith of Eugene, who died February 21, 2010 of congestive heart failure. She was 92. A reception followed at the same place. Entombment was at Rest-Haven Mausoleum in Eugene.
She attended Oregon Normal School, which is now Western Oregon University. She was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in the Eugene area.
Survivors include a son, Wayne Smith of Salem; a brother, Ray Brabham of Eugene; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Ben Smith, died in 1976.
Arrangements were by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene with remembrances to the American Heart Association.
1935
Elbert O. Finch
A memorial service was held Oct. 17 for Elbert O. Finch of Springfield, who died Oct. 11 of cancer. He was 88.
1936
No alumni have sent in entries for this page yet, but two obituaries have turned up. The 1936 annual is a mystery. This is the only annual nobody seems to have. Since the pictures in the 1937 annual were all glued on the pages by hand and the pages of the annual we DO have appear to have been individually typed, and the 1935 annual has really poor quality reproduction of the few pictures, I am surmising that there was NO 1936 annual. The poverty of The Depression may just have been too much to produce an annual, the only year since 1926 it has been omitted. Our only entries at this point is for the famous Mr. Nat Giustina, whose family has helped the school district, Lane County, Oregon State University, and the entire state of Oregon greatly over the years, and Pearl Tilton Chase.
N.B. "Nat" Giustina
A memorial mass was celebrated August 19, 2005, for Natale B. "Nat" Giustina of Eugene, who died August 13, 2005 of emphysema. He was 87.
Giustina was born April 7, 1918, in Porland, to Erminio and Irene Onorato Giustina. He married Jacqueline Laraway on April 25, 1943, in Eugene.
He moved to Eugene in 1923 and attended Zion Grade School in Lost Creek. He later graduated from Pleasant Hill High Schol and, in 1941, graduated from Oregon State College with a degree in mechanical engineering.
He was a partner in Giustina Bros., Giustina Land & Timber Co., and Tokatee Golf Club. He was a charter member of the Town Club and also belonged to the Downtown Rotary Club, Eugene Country Coub, several golf clubs and various professional organizations. He enjoyed golf, photography, horticulture, genealogy, and music.
Giustina was selected as Eugene First Citizen in 1988. He received the Oregon State University Foundation's Heart of Gold award in 2000.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Natalie Newlove of Eugene and Irene Goldbeck of Kirkland, Washington; a son, Larry of Eugene; two brothers, Ehrman and Gregory, both of Eugene; a sister, Delores Fruiht [article ends at this point, due to copying error].
[From an Oregon State University site:] He was a member of numerous community and state committees including the Oregon Department of Transportation Commission. He was also president of the Associated Forest Industries of Oregon and the National Lumber Manufacturing Association. Mr. Giustina had been an exceptionally active supporter of higher education, especially at Oregon State University. He played a key role in the construction of the LaSells Stewart Center in the 1970s, and he personally spearheaded the development and construction of OSU' s Trysting Tree Golf Club. Nat Giustina received the Alumni Association' s E.B. Lemon Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1981 and OSU' s Distinguished Service Award in 1990.
A longer article in The Register Guard:
Lumber magnate Giustina dead at 87
By Joe Mosley
The Register-Guard
Published: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Natale B. "Nat" Giustina of Eugene, who left a bold mark on the wood products industry as well as Oregon State University and the local golfing community, died Saturday of emphysema. He was 87.
Giustina was a retired, second-generation timber baron. He helped parlay a mill that was founded in 1934 by his father and three uncles into what is now a pair of family-owned companies with extensive timber holdings and a thick portfolio of real estate investments.
"I've known him for probably 40 years," timber man Robbie Robinson, owner of Cottage Grove's Starfire Lumber Co., said Monday. "I would say he was a man of great integrity. His word was always his bond, and he was a real credit to the whole forest products industry. advertisement
"These are the very best things you can say about anybody, in my opinion, and he was all of them."
Giustina was born in Portland on April 7, 1918, to Erminio and Irene Onorato Giustina.
Erminio Giustina and three of his brothers had emigrated from the San Vita di Cadore Province in the Italian Dolomite Alps during the early 1900s, and in 1934 founded the Giustina Bros. planing mill in Eugene. The brothers eventually also operated a green veneer plant, plywood mill, sawmill and stud mill on their property off West Second Avenue.
Nat Giustina became logging manager for the operation in 1941 - the year he graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in mechanical engineering - and took over as president and general manager of Giustina Bros. Lumber Co. in 1948.
Along with his brother, Ehrman Giustina, he headed the companies until he stepped down in 1985 and passed control along to his family's next generation.
"Nat and Ehrman became the leaders," said Paul Ehinger, a Eugene-based wood products analyst with a long history in the industry. "Ehrman was more active in plywood and timber, and Nat was more active in lumber. That was just what they gravitated to."
Several years ago, the Giustinas' companies were divided into Gius- tina Land and Timber, now headed by Nat Giustina's son, Larry, and Giustina Resources, headed by Ehrman Giustina's son, Dan.
"Both of them (Nat and Ehrman) are highly respected," Ehinger said Monday. "They were not always seeking publicity, but they were always there to do the things that needed to be done."
Nat Giustina served on the boards of directors of numerous state and national wood products associations and organizations, from Associated Oregon Industries to the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, as well as the National Association of Manufacturers. And he was active in local charities, including the Lane County Community Chest, now the United Way of Lane County.
He also remained true to his school, serving on the boards of OSU's Alumni Association, the OSU Foundation, the Board of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Trysting Tree Golf Club.
"For seven decades, Nat Giustina was involved in Oregon State University as a student, alumnus and supporter, and it would be hard to imagine our university having had a more faithful friend," OSU President Ed Ray said Monday.
Hal Salwasser, dean of the OSU College of Forestry, said that Giustina and his family have donated generously to the program, "requesting only that funds be used to provide the most possible help to the forest land owners of Oregon." advertisement
Giustina's donations and leadership were instrumental in OSU projects ranging from the LaSells Stewart Center, which features the Giustina Gallery, to the construction of Richardson Hall for the forestry program and the recent Reser Stadium expansion project.
He also was the driving force behind construction of the Trysting Tree Golf Club, one of three renowned courses in which Giustina had a hand. He built Tokatee Golf Club on 380 acres of family-owned land in the McKenzie Valley east of Eugene beginning in 1964, and helped to spearhead the 1967 redesign of the Eugene Country Club course by famed designer Robert Trent Jones.
Two years ago, Nat Giustina and his wife, Jacqueline, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together with Ehrman Giustina and his wife, Lee, who also were celebrating their 60th.
Nat Giustina is survived by his wife; daughters Natalie Newlove of Eugene and Irene Goldbeck of Kirkland, Wash.; his son, Laraway (Larry) of Eugene; and by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1062 Charnelton St. Private interment followed.
COTTAGE GROVE — A celebration of life was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove for Pearl E. Tilton Chase of Cottage Grove, who died Jan. 23 of cardiac arrhythmia. She was 91. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sears Cemetery in Cottage Grove.
Chase was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Goshen to Asa and Stella Cruzan Tilton. She married Dorman Chase on June 6, 1936, in Springfield.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1936. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Cox of Northridge, Calif.; two sons, Henry of Alpharetta, GA., and Tom of Eugene; a sister, Julia Martin of Springfield; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband died March 24, 1997.
Using the listing of the Junior Class from the 1935 annual, which we do have, here are the students who could have expected to graduate in 1936. But the senior picture does not show all of these and adds more.
Baker, Forest Baughman, Max Baughman, Maxine Barbeau, Lurene Baxter, Eulenna Beaver, Beryl Curts, Merle Fraley, William Gambill, Musette Giustina, Natale Jacobs, Dean Jordan, Wayne |
Kabler, Catherine Mathews, June Mauney, Doris McClary, Beatrice Miller, Zona Phibbs, Theda Stutz, Rex Tilton, Pearl Ward, Florence Wheeler, Robert Wimmer, Elbert |
1937
1938
Odette (Huntington) Hills
Odette Hills of Bend, formerly of Lowell, and 1938 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, died May 11th of age-related causes at the age of 86. No service was held.
Almon Mauney
Almon E. "Al" Mauney of La Pine, formerly of Pleasant Hill and Trent, died April 6 of age-related causes. He was 85.
[note: I think Neal was in the class of 1938, according to his age, but no pictures or references can be found in the annuals around that year]
A graveside memorial service and burial was at noon Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Springfield for Neal Hartman Turnbull of Trent. He died Feb. 2 of age-related causes at age 87. Following the service, a reception was at Gatehouse Pizza in Pleasant Hill.
He was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Clover Bend, Ark., to Tom and Ollie Blount Turnbull. He and his first wife, Noreen Pierson, were married from 1944 to 1975, then divorced. She later died. He married Jackie Weller on Sept. 20, 1976, in Reno, Nev.
Turnbull graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and served in the Navy submarine service from 1941 to 1945 as a machinist. He built logging roads, operated and repaired heavy equipment and worked as a machinist and small engine mechanic.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Zetta Alley of Portland and Zana Mays of Sherwood; three sons, Brad of Eugene, Kerry of Springfield and Michael of Cascadia; two stepsons, Arlen Weller of Camp Creek and Lee Weller of Dexter; two stepdaughters, Wendy Weller of Springfield and Christy Valentine of Eugene; a sister, Pauline Camerer of Springfield; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
[December 26, 2004]
Rufus Wallace
A memorial service was held December 28, 2004, for Rufus "Gale" Wallace of Jasper, who died December 23, 2004, of cancer. He was 84.
Wallace was born January 18, 1920, in Jasper to Jesse Calvin and Martha Callison Allace. He married Irene Pauline Rowe on February 3, 1962.
Wallace was a World War II veteran, serving in the southern Pacific Ocean from 1941 to 1945.
Wallace was employed as a logger. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden.
He was a member of the Jasper Grange and the Jasper Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife; two stepsons, Greg Buehler of Salem and Harry Kime of Eugene; a stepdaughter, Emmaline "Skip" Stevens of Eugene; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and three [here the account ends, due to copying error].
1939
Irene (Gresham) Smith
Irene Gresham Smith of Eugene, Oregon passed away March 4, 2008. Irene was born June 20, 1921 to Jefferson Bryan Gresham and Vanitia Towery in Calhoun County, Illinois. Irene came to Oregon in her infancy and spent much of her elementary and middle school years in the Dexter and Pleasant Hill area. She put herself through high school and college by adult care and children sitting and later as a bank teller at the US Bank, where she met Warren. They were married in Piedmont, California on August 5, 1945.
Irene graduated from the University of Oregon in 1946. She was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority where she served one year as the house president. As an undergraduate, she made a major contribution to WWII on the home front where she sold the most $25 War Bonds of all the university coeds in the country. A United States Collegiate competition was held in 1944 to see what university and coed could sell the most $25 War Bonds during this one big drive . The University of Oregon sold the most with $260,360 and the University of Southern California second with $100,000. Irene was named "Bonds Away Girl" with a special award luncheon for her in Portland with the screen actor Victor Mature, who was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Irene did part-time work in the Administration at Lewis and Clark College in Portland and after moving to Eugene she served as a secretary-receptionist for the YWCA on the campus at Oregon. Volunteer work included the SHO desk at the Hult Center, Secretary of the Oregon Arts Commission, and also assisted FISH. She belonged to the University Women's Club and was an active member of Fortnightly. She was a long time member of Central Presbyterian Church.
Irene loved music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling the world which she and Warren were able to do for many years.
Irene is survived by her loving husband, Warren E. Smith; son, David Smith; daughter Carol Smith Wilson; daughter-in-law Sandy; son-in-law John (Butch); grandsons Morgan and Taylor; granddaughters Whitney and Holly May; and great-grandson Avery; sister Lorene Sims; brother George Gresham; sister-in-law, Phoebe Atwood and many nieces and nephews and their families.
A Memorial service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church in Eugene on Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Eugene Symphony or the Eugene Library.
Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy (kept until April 12, 2008)
Chester Hostick
A celebration of life was held for Chester "Chet" Hostick of Ontario, Oregon and formerly of Dexter and Florence, who died March 10, 2005, of cancer. He was 82.
He lived in Dexter from 1922 to 1953 and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1939. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946, then worked as a logger until 1953.
Hostick served in the Oregon State Police from 1953 to 1977, when he retired as a senior trooper. He lived in Ontario from 1953 to 1963 and in Florence from 1963 to 1985. He then lived in Brogan untiil 2000, when he moved back to Ontario.
Pearl (Macklin)Quesenberry
The graveside funeral was held July 25 for Pearl May Quesenberry, 84, of La Pine, formerly of Eugene, who died July 21 of age-related causes. She was 84.
Quesenberry was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Eugene, to John and Cora Fletcher Macklin. She married Harry Thomas, who died in 1986.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1939. She had lived in Eugene, Roseburg, Palmer, Alaska, and Ferndale, Calif. Quesenberry had worked as a cook and restaurant owner. She enjoyed cooking, reading and Portland Trail Blazers basketball. She belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Pine Ward, and also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas Quesenberry of Eugene, John Quesenberry of Tangent and Gerald Quesenberry of La Pine; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Dorothy, died in 1962.
Monday's service was held at 10 a.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens. Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund.
E-mail dondelrio1@msn.com
86280 Del Rio St.,
Eugene, OR 97405
Marital Status: widower
Children: Six
Comments: Don Murphey has written an extensive biography. He also has added to the Pleasant Memories Project.
1940-1949
1940
Dolores (Giustina) Fruiht
Dolores (Giustina) Fruiht was born in Portland Oregon on March 9, 1923 to Erminio and Irene Onorato Giustina. At the age of 89, she passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on April 3, 2012.
Dolores lived her early years in a logging camp at Lost Creek, outside of Eugene, with her parents and three brothers; Nat, Ehrman and Gregory as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family moved into Pleasant Hill, Oregon in 1931. She attended Pleasant Hill Elementary and High School where she was a star basketball player. After graduating from University of Portland as a nurse in 1944, she joined the army and served as a field nurse in the Philippines.
Dolores married Thomas H. Fruiht in 1947. She continued working as a nurse in Eugene until the family moved to Santa Rosa in 1952.
Dolores lived a full and adventure-filled life. She was a world traveler, as comfortable in a tent as a nice hotel. Dolores was a multi-talented and gifted artist. Photography, pottery, poetry and writing were her avocations. Later in life she also took up painting.
Dolores spent many summers with her family up the McKenzie River. Raising her family in California, those summers on the River, gathering all of the cousins together, were very important to her. It established a tradition that continues today.
Dolores was loved for her willingness to try new and different things. She was a mentor and teacher to her friends and family. She instilled strong Catholic values in her children. She taught them to question authority while the Catholic schools taught them to respect it. She would fight tirelessly on their behalf if she felt that her children were being treated unfairly.
Dolores is survived by her brothers: Ehrman and Gregory (Verda); sister-in-law Jackie; her five children: Justina Fruiht Bacon, Bryce Fruiht (Pat), Brad Fruiht (Briane), Renee Fruiht Paul (David), and Erica Fruiht. Her 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as hundreds of friends will miss her wisdom and her zest for life.
A memorial service will be held at the McKenzie River in early August, 2012.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy
A memorial service was held July 18, 2003, for Iris Mae Bailey of Creswell, who died July 1, 2003, of age-related causes. She was 80.
Bailey was born February 28, 1923, in Grantsdale, Montana to John and Edna "Pearl" Higgins Harvey. She married Robert Bailey Sr., in Vancouver, Washington, on April 24, 1942. He died April 25, 2001.
She moved to this area 72 years ago and lived in Jasper, Pleasant Hill, and Eugene before settling in Creswell.
She attended schools in Pleasant Hill and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1940.
She worked as a bookkeeper for Eugene Hospital and Clinic for 19 years and retired from Eugene Sand and Gravel in 1976.
Her interests included needlework, crossword puzzles, drawing and sketching. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and camping. She especially enjoyed her family.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Jr. of Riddle and John of La Pine; two daughters, Alice Smith of Springfield, and Pearl Petredis of Portland; a sister, Edna Kostad of Eugene; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. July 18, 2003, at the Creswell Presbyterian Church. England's Creswell memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions could be made to the American Lung Association.
Lowell Franks
Drain, Oregon
A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene for Kenneth Graham of Eugene, who died Feb. 9 of kidney failure. He was 89.
Shirlee Rae (Higgins Boyd of Eugene died Dec. 4 of age-related causes. She was 88. No service was planned.
She was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Coronation, Alberta, to Naglee and Lana Stocking Higgins.
Marcele Mathews
Klamath Falls, Oregon
James E. Murphey
James E. Murphey of Eugene died April 4, 2003, of heart failure. He was 79.
A celebration of life was held August 22, 2002, for marion Curtis Parker of Eugene, who died July 14, 2002, of cancer. He was 80.
Parker was born March 26, 1922, in Springfield to Curtis and Bernice Lamb Parker. His family, fourth-generation Oregonians, descended from the "Lost Wagon Train." He married Dorothy Dunlap in Eugene on October 10, 1942. She died May 1, 2000.
He was a lifetime resident of Lane County, graducated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1940, and attended vocational college in Eugene. He served as a seaman first class in the Coast Guard and worked as a miner and firefighter, and for the Forest Service. He was also a machinist for Weyerhaeuser Co. for 30 years.
He was a member of the Four Oaks Grange and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He made 80 donations, 10 gallons of blood, to the Lane Memorial Blood Bank.
His interests included traveling around Oregon researching his family's history, rock collecting, lapidary work, muzzle-loading and fishing. He enjoyed his 1965 Ford pickup truck and playing the fiddle at old-time dances. He espeically enjoyed visiting his granddaughter in Los Angeles.
Survivors include a daughter, Loretta Downs of Eugene; a brother, W. Vernon of Springfield; two sisters, Rose Smith of Pleasant Hill and Leita Hoskins of Dexter; and one grandchild. A son, Ronald, died in 1994.
Thursday's celebration was at 5:30 p.m. at the Eugene Friends Church. Inurnment was at Mulkey Cemetery in Eugene. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene was in charge of the inurnment.
[July 26, 2005]
Bill Wiebke
Leaburg, Oregon
William R. Wiebke died on May 6th, 2016 from age-related causes. Bill was born April 30, 1923 to Vada Tripp-Wiebke and Frank Wiebke near Trent, Oregon. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1940. Bill was part of the 15th Army Air Corps--459th Bomb Group in Italy during WWII. During that time Bill was awarded 5 battle stars.
After the war he drove lumber and log truck for 14 years. Bill married Norma, his wife of 57 years in Oct. of 1958. Bill helped build the Deerhorn Golf Course where he was the Grounds Supervisor for 35 years. He also served part-time as an operator for the Deerhorn Community Water Association for 45 years.
Bill loved the outdoors. He spent much time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed casual rock hounding and gold mining. Bill and Norma lived in Leaburg from 1966 to 2010.
Bill is survived by his wife Norma of Eugene and his son Raymond of Walterville.
A memorial will be held at Springfield Faith Center on Friday, May 20th at 1:00 pm. Please bring a finger food or dessert item for a buffet potluck following the service. Please, no flowers - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerguard/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180002710#sthash.tUtIPBp6.dpuf
The picture below is of Lowell Franks, Marcele Mathews, and Bill Wiebke at the July 2003 "All Years" reunion in Pleasant Hill. The reunions are held every odd year.
Note from Richard Adams, the alumni historian: Bill has been a great source of pictures of classes from the 1900's onward, which are now on the CD-ROM that is available. Thanks, Bill.
1941
Vadrian O. "Doc" Hayes of Eugene died February 27, 2004, of respiratory-related causes. He was 80.
[June 16, 2005]
Jack Adair Hostick
November 4, 1923 – February 20, 2008
Ontario, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: June (Nystrom) PHHS class of 1941
Jack A. Hostick passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario, Oregon. Jack was born November 4, 1923, to Fred and A. Myrtle (Phibbs) Hostick in Eugene, Oregon, the second of three boys.
While growing up in Dexter, Oregon, Jack assisted his father in his auto shop by pumping gas and working on cars. Following graduation from Pleasant Hill High School in 1941, Jack landed a fairly high paying construction job but was immediately drafted into the U.S. Army and served in World War II in the European Theatre as a combat engineer in Iran, India, Germany, and France. Jack was also a 'Golden Glove' boxer during the war. Following the war, he worked for various logging companies.
On November 25, 1951, Jack married M. June Nystrom Shields, with whom he had gone to school in Dexter. Jack and June raised four children: Penny, Barry, Deborah, and Cody. During this time, Jack was a millwright, and then began to oversee the construction of plywood mills, leading the family to live in Georgia, Florida, and Texas, although they always returned to Eugene.
In 1978, Jack began mining and operated gold mines in both the U.S. and Costa Rica. Jack and June also traveled to many other places. Retirement wasn't part of Jack's vocabulary, so he found himself the owner and operator of a trailer park in Brogan, Oregon in 1985. While living in Brogan, Jack, his brother Chet, and friends Philip Worsham, Craig Siddoway, Gary Smith, and Gary Clark established feeding stations for elk, deer, and other wild game during harsh winters. A Boise newspaper highlighted their efforts, and donations of over $25,000 came in to help pay for the feed and fuel. Jack finally retired to Ontario, Oregon in 2002. He will be remembered by family and friends as a loving and caring man whose unconditional generosity will be greatly missed.
Jack was preceded in death by brothers Chester and Stanley, daughter Penny, and son-in-law Denton Tucker. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, June; sons Barry (Nancy) Shields of Englewood, Colorado and Cody (Donna) Hostick of Kennewick, Washington, daughter Deborah Tucker of Ontario, Oregon; grandchildren Alan Dawley, Autumn Shields-Saraff, Andy Shields, Douglas Tucker, Fred Tucker, Hayley Tucker, Dean Hostick, and Paula Hostick; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
[February 24, 2008]
Ontario, Oregon
e-mail: hostick@televar.com (daughter-in-law)
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse Name: Jack Hostick, PHHS class of 1941
[February 24, 2008]
SPRINGFIELD — Ruby Mathews of Springfield died April 19, 2009, at age 85. The family chose not to list the cause of death. A private family memorial service is planned.
She was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Salem. She married Herschel Mathews on March 7, 1942, in Vancouver, Wash.
Survivors include two daughters, Vanessa King of Eugene and Bonnie Lewis of Chiloquin; two sons, Terry of Creswell and Dale of Pleasant Hill; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Her husband died Feb. 5, 2001, and a son, David, died previously.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
1942
A celebration of life was from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at VFW Post 3965 in Springfield, for Duane Chambers of Springfield, who died Oct. 10, 2009, of age-related causes. He was 84. A graveside service with military honors will be at noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Murriel June (Chetwood) Staley
Murriel June (Chetwood) Staley was born on July 6, 1923 in Bend, OR. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2016 at the age of 92. She is survived by her husband Thomas H. Staley, and their 6 children, Floyd, Clyde, David, Jeanette, Jim, and Thomas II.
June grew up in Lane County and attended London grade school, Springfield high, and graduated from Pleasant Hill High in 1942 with the honor of Valedictorian. There she met the "love of her life" Tom Staley, and they were married on May 27, 1942, Tom went directly into the Army and served in England during WWII. She always wanted to be a teacher, and she was a very good one with her own children.
She raised her children in church. June was an accomplished accountant and tax consultant. She especially loved gardening, hunting, and camping. She leaves many beautiful memories with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held in Bend, Jan 30, @1pm, VFW hall. Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Jan. 24, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerguard/ob...
1943
Letha Mae (Chetwood) Walker
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Lowell Kindom Hall of Jehovah's Witneses for Letha Mae "June" (Chetwood) Walker of Lowell who died May 21, 2010, of age-related causes. She was 85.
She was born August. 30, 1924, in Wendling, to Lowell and Alice Dickens Chetwood.
[September 10, 2005]
Gloria (Schrenk) Gee
A memorial service was held September 8, 2005, for Gloria Blanche "Goldy" Schrenk Gee, who died on September 4th of cancer. She was 79.
She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Pleasant Hill to Ernest and Belva Baker Schrenk. She married James Gee on May 22, 1943, in Springfield.
A graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, she had worked as a farmer's wife, in sales at J.C. Penney, and in insurance sales. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, birdwatching, and gardening. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lana Hanshew of new Orleans; a son, James Jr. of Creswell; two brothers, Corrin Schrenk and Larry Schrenk, both of Creswell; a sister, Virginia Garvin of Creswell; and two grandchildren.
The service was held at the Kindom Hall of Jehovanh's Witnesses in Creswell. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.
"Then" picture is Gloria as a junior in 1942. No senior picture appears in the 1943 annual.
The graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008, for Loretta Stevens Rhinevault of Wapato, Washington, formerly of Lane County. She died January 6th of chronic obsturctive pulmonary disease at age 82.
She was born Nov. 26, 1925, in Wendling to Lawrence and Edna Warner Stevens. She married Ivan "Plug" Rhinevault in November 1942 in Lane County [editor's note. I think this was her senior year at PHHS and so am assigning 1943 as her class year. Any help or pictures from 1943 people?].
She attended high school in Pleasant Hill. She owned and operated the Pow-Wow Emporium in Toppenish, Washington and worked in electronics assembly in Grants Pass.
Survivors include a daughter, Mitzie Antone of Wapato; a sister, Eunice Baker of Laguna Woods, California; a brother, Dwane Stevens of Albany; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband and a daughter, Dianne, died previously.
Arrangements were by Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato.
"Then" picture at left is Loretta's junior photo. No senior picture appears in the 1943 annual.
PLEASANT HILL — A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Trent Church of Christ in Dexter for Howard Truesdale of Pleasant Hill, who died Oct. 11, 2010, of age-related causes. He was 85.
He was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Crow to Ira and Ella McCulloch Truesdale. He married Dorothy Greer on Aug. 26, 1948, in Pleasant Hill.
1944
Marcelyn Anne "Nancy" (Bridges) Lyford
Marcelyn Anne "Nancy" Lyford passed away March 26, 2010 at the age of 83. She was born July 1, 1926 in Norwalk, California to Ned and Agnes Bridges. She married Bob Lyford April 10, 1943, in Waldport, Oregon, and lived in this area for 67 years.
Nancy was knowledgeable about civic causes and current events, and discussed these topics with intelligence and wit. Always rooting for the Ducks, she was also an avid sports fan. Nancy made friends wherever she went. Her family and friends will remember her with love.
Alma (Humphrey) Radich
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Lowell Grange in Lowell, for Alma G. Radich of Eugene, who died Aug. 13 of age-related causes. She was 85.
She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Jasper, to Ross and Lucy Ruthven Humphrey. She married Jack Radich on June 12, 1963, in Lewiston, Idaho. He died Oct. 30, 2000.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1944. She worked as a bartender at Fall Creek Tavern and was a homemaker. She retired in 1973.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Jones of Springfield and Terri Nordahl of Springfield; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grand-children. Her husband; a son, Rex Witt; a daughter, Pamela Erickson; and a grandson, Mark Jones, died previously.
Arrangements by England's Eugene Memorial Chapel in Eugene.
[August 23, 2011]
Yvonne (Murphy) Seavey
An urn committal service was held Dec. 22, 2005, for Yvonne Seavey of La Pine, who died Dec. 17, 2005 of age-related causes. She was 81.
She was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Fall Creek, to Ray and Luella Morehouse Murphy. She married William Seavey on July 9, 1949, in Eugene. He died July 3, 1958.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1944 and attended college for a year. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Pleasant Hill School District for more than 20 years until retiring in 1987. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and crocheting.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Zeigler and RaeAnn Finelli, both of La Pine, and Ellen Thimmes of Escondido, Calif.; a brother, Don Murphy of Cranston, R.I.; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Thursday's service was held at 1:00 p.m. in Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Baird Memorial Chapel in La Pine was in charge of arrangements. There were about 25 of us in the rain and many people told of how dependable and cheeful Yvonne was all throughout her life. At the closing, a mighty gust of wind reminded us all of the breath of fresh air she was.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Oregon Hospice, 2698 N.E. Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend, OR 97701.
[February 7, 2009]
Naomi (Parr) Luce
PLEASANT HILL — A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Restoration Fellowship in Springfield for Naomi F. Luce of Pleasant Hill. She died Feb. 3, 2009, of Alzheimer’s disease at age 82.
She was born June 6, 1926, in Cottage Grove to Otho and Annie Westlake Parr. She married Allan Luce on Oct. 17, 1953 in Bend.
She graduated from high school in 1944. She worked as a welder in shipyards during World War II and as a bank teller and schoolteacher. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Kenneth Williams of Eugene, David Luce of Pleasant Hill and Timothy Luce of Springfield; two daughters, Margurite Anderson of Yuma, Ariz., and Carrie Jones of Pleasant Hill; five siblings, Vernon Parr, Wanita Smith and Phyllis Wilson, all of Pleasant Hill, Ron Parr of Portland and Shirley Dilley; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Remembrances to the church.
Carl Eugene Smith of Pleasant Hill, Oregon passed peacefully on March 14, 2013. Carl was born in Sedan, Kansas on July 14, 1926 to parents Carl & Viva Smith.
Carl attended Pleasant Hill High School and graduated in 1944 after 3 years. He was drafted by the US Army and served in Okinawa and Korea during WWII. Carl's working career started with Kimball Brothers Lumber Mill then with Bohemia Lumber Company and retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1991.
Carl is survived by his childhood sweetheart Rose, they were married on January 30 1947 and have enjoyed 66 years of marriage; 3 children: Stan and Nancy Smith of West Linn, Faye and Darrell Haberman of Fernley, NV, and Dan and Raema Smith of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren: Ashlee, Zachary, Kyler, Aimee, Christa, Justin, Parker, Allison; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Carl is also survived by brothers Paul, Albert, Larry, and sister Dola.
Carl loved his family very deeply. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren's school and sporting events. For many years Carl coached youth baseball and basketball, touching the lives of many youth of Pleasant Hill. Carl enjoyed many outdoor activities and loved raising cattle on their ranch. Carl served many years as maintenance manager for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.
Carl was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist church; his faith comforts us all in his passing.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00pm in the Pleasant Hill High School Gym with refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church "Youth Group" or Pleasant Hill Booster Club "Baseball Program".
Wayne Tucker
A memorial service was held April 10, 2010, at the Drain Church of Christ for Wayne Tucker of Creswell, who died March 30, 2010, of age-related cuses. He was 86.
He was born January 19, 1924, in Goshen to Leo and Beatrice Livingston Tucker. He married Barbara Partridge on March 18, 1949, in Goshen. She died April 1, 1976. He married Laverne Motsinger on May 5, 1979 in Fall Creek. She died on October 27, 2004. He married Jean Foster in May 2006 in Glenwood.
A son, Steve, died previously.
The "Then" picture on the left is from 1941 in Wayne's freshman year. He looks very mature to be a freshman and so he may have left for the navy very early.
1945
1946
Sidney Eugene Hammond
SPRINGFIELD — A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3965 in Springfield for Elton Ross Humphrey of Springfield, who died Dec. 11 of age-related causes. He was 80.
He was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Eugene to Ross and Gertrude Ruthaven Humphrey.
Humphrey graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1946. He served in the Navy as a Seabee from 1946 to 1948 in Alaska and Guam. He worked as a log truck driver in Western Oregon for 35 years.
Survivors include two sons, Gerald of Bend and John of Waldport; two daughters, Teresa Peterson of Pleasant Hill and Debra Humphrey of Springfield; a sister, Alma Radich of Springfield; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to Hospice of Sacred Heart.
[January 8, 2011]
A memorial gathering was held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at The Lake House in Whiskey Creek, Calif., for Chester Lee “Chet” Hutton of Redding, Calif., formerly of Lane County, who died Jan. 6 of age-related causes at age 82.
He was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Trent to Elmer and Allie Pearl Wheeler Hutton. He married Joyce Mann in 1949 in Trent. They were married for 24 years.
Loyal William "Bud" James
A graveside burial will take place on October 6, 2014 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Eugene at 11:00 am for Loyal William (Bud) James.
Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Oct. 2, 2014
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerguard/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=172654229#sthash.ZjibI1ya.dpuf
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Jasper Christian Church for Wanita June Smith of Pleasant Hill, who died March 14, 2009, of Alzheimer's disease. She was 80.
She was born June 4, 1928, in Cottage Grove to O.C. and Annie Westlake Parr. She married Albert Smith on April 12, 1949, in Pleasant Hill.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1946. She worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper at First National Bank in Eugene and in Springfield, and worked at the Jasper Post Office.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Mike Smith of Walterville and Scott Neet of Salem; two daughters, Peggy Smith and Anna Neet, both of Pleasant Hill; two brothers, Vernon Parr of Pleasant Hill and Ron Parr of Portland; two sisters, Shirley Dilley of Fall Creek and Phyllis Wilson of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Remembrances to the church.
1947
[March 21, 2010]
Dan Graham
PLEASANT HILL — A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Eugene for Dan Allan Graham of Pleasant Hill, who died Feb. 26 of injuries sustained in a snow skiing accident. He was 80.
He was born June 2, 1929, in Eugene to Frank and Mildred Schwyhart Graham. He married Marilyn Burris on March 22, 1952, in Salem.
Graham graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1947 and from Oregon State University College of Forestry Engineering in 1951. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1951 to 1953. He worked as a lumberman at Hills Creek Lumber Company in Jasper.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jean Graham-Jones of New York City and Mary Graham-Baker of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Thomas of Reno, Nev., and Douglas of West Linn; a sister, Anne Graham-Schneider of Oregon City; a brother, Robert of Bend; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Independent Professional Services Mortuary and Cremation in Salt Lake City, Utah. Remembrances to the Dan A. Graham Scholarship in Forest Engineering or the Jonathan Casey Baseball Scholarship Endowment Fund through the Oregon State University Foundation in Corvallis.
Alvin Lane Lindley
Lindley passed away at his home from age-related causes on April 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Betty Lou Neet Lindley, daughter Jan Lindley Smith, and sons Chris, Kelly, and Marty, grandchildren, Kristen, Karen, Brandon, Melissa, Tyler and Claryn and one great-grandchild, Katelyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Arthur Lindley.
Al was born on July 5, 1929 in Eugene, Oregon. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1947 and attended Oregon State University for one year. He was the owner/operator of Lindley Shell Service Station on Franklin Boulevard for 20 years, employing many U of O students and even driving an ambulance on an as-needed basis. Al then became partner in his family-operated lumber mill, Kimball Brothers Lumber Company, in Dexter, Oregon.
After the mill was sold in 1974, Al founded Amusement Unlimited, a coin operated game company, which he successfully managed for over 35 years. Being a skilled entrepreneur, Al was also active in several other business ventures over the years. He was also a loyal Duck fan and a long time member of the Duck Athletic Fund.
Al was a generous, kind, and loving husband, father, grandfather and employer who embraced his faith and embodied the phrase "family man". He will be terribly missed.
1948
1949
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Sunset Hills Cemetery & Funeral Home in Eugene for Thomas Jefferson Fotta of Eugene, who died Dec. 5 of age-related causes. He was 79.
1950-1959
1950
1951
Glenda L. (Wheeler) Nickson of Coos Bay, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Dec. 24, 2007, of cancer. She was 74. No services were held.
She was born July 1, 1933, In Pleasant Hill to Cecil and Hazle Webb Wheeler. She married Horace "Nick" Nickson on Sept. 6, 1952, in Pleasant Hill.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and worked for Western Bank for many years.
Survivors include three daughters, LoAnne, Lynnae, and Kathie; a brother, Verdon Wheeler; four sisters, Joyce Hunt of Dexter, Gwen Miller of Coos Bay, Carol Blakley of Eugene, and Cellia Wheeler of Pleasant Hill; and seven grandchildren. Her husband died in 2002.
Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay, arrangements by Nelson's Bay Area Morturary in Coos Bay.
1952
1953
[July 20, 2005]
Elizabeth (DaPron) Wright
740 Fairview Loop,
Cottage Grove OR 97424
Comments: have lived in the Cottage Grove area since 1973. After graduation I worked for the telephone company as a long distance operator. I married a short time later and had 2 children, a daughter Betsy and a son David. Both children live close by and are in their 40's. When my children were old enough I returned to LCC and got a degree in nursing. Worked in a care center, doctor's office, and was director of nursing at a local nursing home.
My husband James Wright (Jim) designed automatic carbide saw sharpeners used in mills and saw shops and we opened a business in 1980 named Wright Machine Tool Co.,Inc. at 365 Palmer Ave. in Cottage Grove. Jim and I both worked in the company until 2003 when Jim my husband was killed in a replica of Howard Hughes H1 racer which he and his team had built in Cottage Grove. Due to the type of business we owned I sold the Company in 2004 to Burton Saw of Eugene Oregon who can oversee the operation and continue with new product development. I spend my time doing volunteer work with Relief Nursery in Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove Hosp. Cottage Grove Rotary and other community projects.
--Betty Wright
Joe DaPron
Marian "Mickey" (Davison) Hedges
The couple were married April 3, 1954, in Trent. They have lived in this area for 50 years. Their children and spouses are Pam [PHHS class of '73] Poling of Eugene, Jackie ['77] and Guy Austin of Pleasant Hill; and Rick ['75] and Kim Hedges of Marcola. The couple have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center for many years, worked as a school nurse for Pleasant Hill Schools, and worked at the Lakeside Clinic for seven years until retirement. She is a member of the Eagles and a former member of the Elks. She served on the board of directors for the Eugene Women's Bowling Association.
Marian T. “Mickey” Hedges of Eugene died Jan. 4, 2011 of complications following a stroke. She was 75. No service was planned.
Richard Hartman
The funeral was held Jan. 20, 1997 for Richard F. Hartman of Eugene, who died Jan. 17, 1997 of heart failure, he was 61.
He was born Jan. 27,1935, to Arthur and Mabel Rosenbaugh Hartman. He married Carolyn Vander-steen in Medford on May 19,1984.
Hartman moved to Eugene In the late 1950s. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1953 and attended the University of Oregon, studying engineering for three years. He worked as a Fleet Service mechanic for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, water skiing and piloting single-engine planes. He belonged to the Single Trees Square Dance Club, First Baptist Church in Eugene and a pinochle club.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Nancy Ush of Creswell, Shirley Southworth of Eugene and Sherry Swezey of Brownsville; a son, Ronald of Springfield; a brother, Denny of Talent; two sisters, Ruth Green of North Bend and Cricket Swafford of Centre, Ala.; and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral was at Lane Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and burial at Lane Memorial Gardens.
[March 29, 2003]
Charlene (Kizer) Winebrenner
3876 Jasper Road
Springfield, OR 97478
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse Name: Ken
Children: 3 and 3 grandchildren
[May 13, 2007]
[June 17, 2005]
Carole Matthews
[July 21, 2003]
Shirley (Mertz) Wayne
24200 NE Zard Lane
Newberg, OR 97132
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Dick
Children: 4 and 1 granddaughter
[July 22, 2003]
Doug Nice
E-mail: Dolanice@msn.com
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Dola (Smith)
50th Anniversay from Eugene Register Guard, 8/8/04:
Doug and Dola Nice of Eugene celebrated their 50th wedding anniversay August 7th with an open house at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The couple were married August 5th, 1954, in Dexter. Their children and their spouses are Carrie (PHHS '74) and Dean Ervin of Escondido; Starr Nice ('75) of of Hermiston; Doug ('77) and Sandra Nice of Pleasant Hill; and Pam ('80) and Asher Sarjent and Amber ('96) and Jonathan Huwe, all of Portland. The couple have eight grandchildren.
Before his retirement, he was the owner of Doug Nice's Tire Service. He worked as a mechanic and tire dealer for local logging companies. In his teen years, he worked in logging with horses.
She was a homemaker. She was the owner of Dola Mae's Antiques and Collectables and, when she was first married, worled as a beautician. Both are members of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. [8/8/04]
[July 22, 2003]
Dola (Smith) Nice
E-mail: Dolanice@msn.com
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Doug Nice
[July 22, 2003]
Allene (Wheeler) Dapron
E-mail: adapron@juno.com
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Joe Dapron [February 18, 2005]
[May 4, 2012]
Betty (Wicks) Martinson
On April 27, 2012 the Lord took our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and Matriarch of the Martinson family, Betty Martinson. She was born to Walter and Doris Wicks Jan 2, 1935 in Wendling, OR.
(pictures at left are her sophomore yearbook, senior yearbook, and 2005 reunion).
She died at the age of 77 of Pancreatic Cancer after a battle that was valiantly fought.
At the age of 4, Betty and her family moved to the Jasper Mill site where she lived through
her teenage years and had some very fond memories.
At age 19 she married The Love of her Life Don Martinson, she stated "He had the cutest green 41 Chevy Club Coupe car and he wasn't bad looking either". When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up Betty said, "A Wife and a Mother". Betty expanded that to grandmother and great-grandmother.
On March 26th, Don and Betty celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary. Betty spent most of her life as a housewife, mother, avid gardener, and center point for her expanding family. Betty was the Hub of the family, every important decision made by any family member was run by Betty first and her sound opinions and a steady council were always positive and non-judgmental. Betty will be dearly missed by all who knew her!
She is survived by her husband, Don Martinson of Eugene. Daughters: Cindy Brown and Tammy Crafton, both of Eugene. Brother, Floyd Wicks of Glen Eden Beach, OR. Grandchildren: Connie Morris of Yakima, WA; Bridgett Morris of Eugene; and Kevin Crafton of Escondido, CA. Great grandchildren: Austen Morris-Cole of Eugene, and Graison Sherman-Morris of Yakima, WA.
A public viewing at Lane Memorial Gardens was set for May 4 from 11 a.m. To 1 p.m., followed at 2 p.m. by her funeral service. Friends and family were invited to gather for a potluck at the home of Terry and Tammy Crafton after the services.
Donations can be made to Cascade Hospice in memory of Betty Martinson.Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy
Those who have passed on:
Albert Burbee
Richard Hartman
[May 7, 2005]
James F. Kimball
Kimball of Dexter died May 2. 2005 of brain cancer. He was 69.
He was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Eugene, to Frank and Hetty Wheeler Kimball. He was married to Frances David for 40 years. She died Feb. 6, 2005.
A lifelong resident of Dexter, Kimball graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and attended Oregon State University.
He worked in his family's lumber mill and worked as a custom builder. He was the building superintendent for Oregon Eye Associates in Eugene.
He was an inventor and enjoyed caring for his family and spending time outdoors.
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Wagner of Prineville and Dixie Palmer of Dexter; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jerry Robberson
Chuck (Larry) Britten '54 writes in memory of Dale:
Jerry was a quiet person with a shy smile. He was not particularly athletic, but he lettered in three different sports. Although only 6' tall, he played center on the basketball team. He played end on the football team. I don't remember what position he played on the baseball team. While not naturally gifted as an athlete, he overcame that with hard work and never gave up. Jerry was also a member of the glee club and was on a barbershop quartet with Dale McCormick, Jerry Vrooman and myself. He was always a lot of fun, even while being serious. I lost track of Jerry after High School, but will never forget his lopsided smile and friendliness.
Dale McCormick
The DaProns report that his passing was after a long battle with ALS. He died on October 8, 2004.
Chuck (Larry) Britten '54 writes in memory of Dale:
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dale. Dale, or "Big Mac" as some of us knew him by, was a unique person. Big, friendly, loyal and popular. He was 6'2" tall, I believe, and weighed around 248 pounds. Not very fat. Just big. Good football player. Also put the shot for the track team. Never had a bad word to say about anybody that I ever heard of. He even played basketball on our church team. Always had a smile on his face, and who could ever forget his "Tarzan" yell? Dale and I skipped school one day and went to Janzen Beach in Portland (remember that Liz?). I only saw him twice after high school, but he was the same ol' Big Mac. Knowing I will never see him again leaves a big void.
I believe he was married and had children, but have no names or dates. He told me he worked at General Trailers in Springfield. Last I knew, he lived in Springfield. He joined the army after HS, or he could have been drafted. He visited PHHS when he was on leave. Looked skinny as he weighed "only" 225 lbs. Meant to tell you earlier, Dale was a winner, and a "oner". There never be anyone else like him. - Chuck (Larry) Britten "54.
Raymond Sorenson
Eila Staples
1954
The classes of 1953 and 1954 have decided to stage joint reunions every other year, the Saturday before the Sunday All-Class reunions in July. The next one will be held in 2011. The pictures below are from the 2007 reunion, held July 14th of that year.
Daniel Douglas Mills, of Prineville, Oregon passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the age of 74. A celebration of Daniel's life was held October 16, 2010 at the Elks' Lodge, 151 N. Main Street, Prineville, OR 97754.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents.
Alan Prichard
1955
The class had a 50th reunion in 2005 and at the time, was having trouble finding Anita Martin. Here is their message from the time: We've contacted everyone else (we think) but can't find her. Anyone who has any information about her should contact Beverly Robertson, 4240 North Shasta Loop, Eugene, OR 97405-4439, (541) 343-6702, or beewee97405@yahoo.com. If you've missed the reunion, you could probably contact Beverly also to find out any details about the reunion you should know.
[May 24, 2003]
Patty (Awbrey) Pfaff
E-mail: larrypfaff@aol.com
La Pine, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two children: Victoria and Carolyn, nine Grandchildren , one Great Granddaughter
Comments: I was a second generation graduate. My father, Homer Awbrey went all through the PH system. I was part of the Edenvale bunch and still remember the excitement of all the schools merging - Jasper, Pleasant Hill , Edenvale and Trent.
[November 2, 2002]
Sharron (Johnson) Szymanski
5120 E. Rancho Caliente Dr.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
602-488-0949
Comment: I do not have a personal e-mail address at this time. Please mail any info to my home or you may e-mail to cikev@cs.com. I am also interested in any upcoming reunions.
October 16, 1937 - May 10, 2016
Martha Anne McCornack Walker
Walker of Redmond, OR., passed away age 78. Born in Eugene, OR to parents Walter Edwin and Kathryn Emily McCornack. Martha graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1955.
Martha became a Chapter One reading teacher for the Eagle Point, OR School District in 1977. She continued to assist and inspire children to read while working for the Redmond School District. She was honored as Elementary Teacher of the year in 1995. She retired from the Redmond School District in 1996.
Martha married Jack L. Lisson on April 10, 1957, and four children. She married Clarence M. Walker on March 23, 1971 and had one child. Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Walker; her parents Walter E. and Kathryn E. McCornack; grandson Justin M. DeBerry.
Martha is survived by her sisters- Janice (Leland), Leonard of Sun City, AZ; Linda, Patricia, and Karen McCornack of Dexter, OR. Her children: Melody (Daniel) Conway of Lakeside, OR. Martin Lisson of Missoula, MT; Joel (Lynn) Lisson of OR; Jason Walker of Bend, OR; Michelle (Victor) Malave of Redmond, OR. 7 grandchildren, 9
great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Martha's family will be holding a private ceremony. If you wish to share your memories of Martha, with her family, please send them to Melody Conway, PO Box 650; Lakeside, OR 97449. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Oregon (www.rmhc.org) or Hospice of Redmond and Sisters (www.hospiceofredmond.org).
Published in Eugene Register-Guard on May 19, 2016
1956
The Class of 1956 is had their 50th Reunion June 17, 2006. A Saturday night supper and program was held at the Eagles, in Eugene. No host bar at 5PM, Supper at 6:30 PM. There was dancing after the program. For people from out of town, camping was available and also a golf course for the diehard golfer. They had T-shirts, CDs, and programs plus a very good meal, all for $40.00. Sunday they met at the club house at Staffordshire Mobile Park on Hwy. 58 for a potluck and get-together. People contacted June (Harmsworth) Conard (Awolcon@aol.com) 747-4621, Mary (Howe) Cluphf 746-4142, Gayle (Davison) Rogers 342-4954, or Larry Schrenk 746-1007.
Gayle (Davison) Rogers
June (Harmsworth) Conard
E-mail: awolcon@aol.com
Alice (Higgins) Hamilton
541 747-7739
Mary "Moggie" (Howe) Cluphf
E-mail: rmcluphf@uofu.net
Cherie (Wright) Barnes
E-mail: phaeton1929@hotmail.com
1957
[April 19, 2001]
Jim Hinkson
E-mail: jhinkson@aol.com
5805 Robin Hood Drive
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Marital Status: Married
Children: I have five children and six grandchildren.
Occupation: Until May of last year I was an electrical engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, CA. I am now retired after nearly 37 years at the lab and enjoying woodworking at home. I do a little engineering consultation on the side just to stay somewhat active in the business.
Comments: I have wonderful memories of PHHS and my friends. I missed the 1997 reunion in Eugene, but I attended the 1987 reunion at PHHS. It was there that I found Arnie Martin, my former music teacher. I was a member of the PHHS band for four years. I played the tuba and string bass. Martin was my favorite teacher and a good friend. He touched a lot of young lives with grace and charm.
"Memories of an Outstanding Teacher and Friend
Arnold E. "Arnie" Martin, a former music teacher at Pleasant Hill High School, passed away on April 15th at the age of 81. He is fondly remembered as a wonderful, kind man who made my PHHS experience something I will never forget. I can recall many exciting concerts, the Dixieland jazz band, marching at Billie football games and in various parades around the area. Mr. Martin was a strong influence on my life. He taught me the value of hard work and doing something well. He was a fine teacher and a gentleman.
Jim Hinkson, Class of 1957"
A memorial service [was held] April 21 for Arnold E. "Arnie" Martin of Eugene, who died April 15 of age-related causes. He was 81.
1958
The 50th Reunion happened on August 9, 2008
Patrick Bennett Broderick PHHS Student Body President, 1957-58, (Otherwise known as "Pat") E-mail: broderic@sonic.net
Organizer: Mildred Cummins
Place: Veterans Memorial Association: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Contact Pat if you want to find out more about what happened.
[July 20, 2003]
Millie Cummins
E-mail: hikermillie@pocketmail.com
[July 20, 2003]
Deanne (Doane) Grimes
E-mail: jimeug@aol.com
[July 20, 2003]
Chuck Fotta
E-mail: lrfotta@intergate.com
[February 11, 2008]
Wayne Morton Hamersly
E-mail: wayne@hamersly.com
13200 S.E. Nixon Avenue
Milwaukie Oregon 97222
503 789-7200
Marital Status: married 45 years to Lynn .
Children: Scott, 44 . Mike 42 . Carole 40 .
Occupation: Consultant/Retired Stockbroker for 39 years.
Comments: I hope all of the class of 1958 will attend our 50th reunion on August 9th, 2008.
[January 16, 2010]
Mae (Hyles) Witt
E-mail: MarvMae9119@aol.com (Mae, your AOL automatically rejects all e-mails to this address. Please change your settings a bit to allow alumni to contact you. Write to the webmaster -- and allow a reply to his address -- if you need more information)
9119 Steele Creek Lp.
Bremerton, WA 98311
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Marvin Witt
Children: Denise Murphy 1959 (Cottage Grove, OR), Darla Hicks 1963 (Bremerton, WA), and Darryl Renard 1967 (Phoenix, AZ).
Occupation: Retired
Comments: I was a member of the Class of 1958 but we moved away in 1955.
[July 20, 2003]
Sharon Mertz
E-mail: shmrtz@aol.com
1959
[October 28, 2000]
Ray Lindley
E-mail:rlind3490@home.com
3490 Honeywood Dr. NW Albany, Oregon 97321
541-926-4760
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: (married Linda McPherson in 1962, Divorced - 1978), Married Judie Lounsbury Nielsen in 1979
Children: David born in 1964 in Enid, Oklahoma now living in Los Angeles, Stephanie born in 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana now living in San Marino, Brian born in 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana now living in Portland.Step Children: Shannon Nielsen born in Portland now living in Woodburn, Scott Nielsen born in Portland now living in Albany, Tom Nielsen born in Portland now living in Albany.
Grandchildren: William born in 1980 in Albany now living in Portland, Amber born in 1989 born and living in Albany, Charles born in 1998 born in Pasadena and living in San Marino, Madison born in 1999 born and living in Los Angeles. Great Grandchildren: Liam born in 2000
Occupation: Pastor at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Albany, Oregon, from 1975 to present.
1960-1969
1960
50 Year Reunion Coming in July
The Reunion was held on July 17, 2010, at Mazzi's Italian Restaurant in south Eugene. The Class Secretary, Connie Cummins, can be reached at 541 440-4911 or conniek5@q.com for more information.
[September 25, 2009]
Larry Broderick
A celebration of life was held at Aspen Hall in Shevlin Park in Bend, OR, for Larry Broderick of Bend, formerly of Eugene, who died September 9, 2003, of complications from cancer treatment. He was 67
He was born August 10, 1942, in Eugene to Charles and Margaret Bennet Broderick. He married Corinne Abendroth on March 23, 1969, in Eugene.
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1962 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Oregon. He managed restaurants in the Eugene area before moving to Bend, where he was director of human resources at St. Charles Medical Center. He opened his own labor relations consulting business in 1980.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Jeff Broderick of Portland; two daughters, Melissa Eaton and Becky Boyd, both of Bend; two brothers, Pat Broderick of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Bob Broderick of Eugene; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Onoranze Funebri Toscane S.P.A. in Italy. Remembrances to the St. Charles Foundation or the High Desert Museum historical collections, both in Bend.
[May 25, 2003]
Belva (Gilman) Awbrey
E-Mail: jamesawbrey@aol.com
14709 N. Sugar Pine Way, LaPine, OR. 97739,
Phone: 536-5072
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Jim Awbrey
Children: We have three children: Jim - Age 41 (graduated in 1980 from P.H.), Susan (Hull) (age 40) (graduated in 1981 from P.H.& lives in Springfield), Glen - age 37 (didn't graduate (1984) but did attend Pleasant Hill- lives in Heppner).
Occupation: retired (after working as a secretary at Pleasant Hill Elementary for years.
Comments: We both are retired now and living in LaPine (after a lifetime of living in Pleasant Hill).
[January 19, 2003]
Margi (Smith) Steffey....Chapman
E-mail: marguchapman@yahoo.com
15921 W. Caribbean Ln.
Surprise, AZ 85379
1961
Class of 1961's 50-year REUNION last year!
It was held Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Lynn & Joan Nelson's home in Springfield. For more information contact: Lynn Nelson: email: lynnjoannelson@comcast.net, phone: 541-746-3053 or Polly Hanson Chaffin: email: pchaffin@epud.net, phone: 541-937-2818 or 541-554-3767.
Class of '61 45th reunion was held Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Lynn Nelson's home in Springfield.
We are looking for: Linda Hobwood Belton, Patty Hoole Haaby, Lloyd Lluellyn, Jerry Murray, Michael Ridle, Edward Stone and Lee Wright.
Charlie Roberts and Jerry Johnson are working on the Class of 62's Fiftieth Reunion. There are six grads whom they have been unable to locate and ask for you to tell Charlie of Jerry their whereabouts so they can contact them. The Class is also inviting the classes of 1961 and 1963 to join them on their Sunday picnic. Details on when, where, and how much the events will be will be posted here when they become available.
Please help locate Corabell Begley, Larry Bodell, Paul Brown, Doris Fletcher, Sharon Kreuder, Vicky Southard, and Louis Sproul. We'd also like to invite any of our teachers to come too. Please send "missing alumni" information to Jerry at pleasanthill1962@gmail.com
[June 14, 2001]
William "Bill" Edward Alexander
E-mail: apdrock@aol.com
150 PR903
Florence, TX 76527-4538
254-793-2185
Marital status: Second Marriage - (Recent 23rd anniversary)
Children: One Daughter, Marjorie Delynn, 25, (From first marriage), Three Grand Children, Samantha-7, MaKayla-2 &Arnie-5 months
Occupation: Retired Law Enforcement, September 1997 (25 years) City of Austin Police Dept., Austin, Texas
[May 19, 2006]
William H. "Bill" Allen
E-mail:gutareb@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 22
St. Regis, MT 59866
(406) 649-0054
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Barbara
Children: Debbie born 1962, Barbara born 1968, Sarah born 1979, Van born 1985 and Sonia born 1986. 5 grandchildren and one on the way!
Occupation: Retired Boilermaker, Atlas Tank, Inc. Bloomington, California
Rolland Gilman
E-mail: luckey8843@prodigy.net
Eugene, Oregon
Children: yes, two
Polly (Hanson) Chaffin
E-mail: pchaffin@epud.net
Homepage: Chaffin
Dexter, Oregon 97431
(541) 927-2818)
Occupation: secretary at Pleasant Hill High School (until June of 2005) when I retired.
[July 20, 2003]
Emmaline "Skip" Stevens
E-mail: ebstevens3@yahoo.com
1962
Charlie Roberts and Jerry Johnson are working on the Class of 62's Fiftieth Reunion. There are six grads whom they have been unable to locate and ask for you to tell Charlie of Jerry their whereabouts so they can contact them. The Class is also inviting the classes of 1961 and 1963 to join them on their Sunday picnic. Details on when, where, and how much the events will be will be posted here when they become available.
Please help locate Corabell Begley, Larry Bodell, Paul Brown, Doris Fletcher, Sharon Kreuder, Vicky Southard, and Louis Sproul. We'd also like to invite any of our teachers to come too. Please send "missing alumni" information to Jerry at pleasanthill1962@gmail.com
[January 12, 2003]
Brenda (Howe) Laird
E-mail: DUSTREAN@aol.com
84850 S Ridgeway
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
Marital Status: Married
Children: Cindi, l973 Denae, 1977 Dustin, 1981
Susan (Swift) Trotter
Susan Christine Trotter of Eugene died Oct. 5, 2008, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at age 65. No service was planned.
She was born Dec. 30, 1943 in Taft, Calif., to Joseph and Catherine Swift. She married Curtis Melton Trotter on Sept. 9, 1967, in Vancouver, Washington.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1962. She worked as a bookkeeper.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Scott of Bend and William of Eugene; one daughter, Andrea Robinson of Eugene; and eight grandchildren.
Arrangements by Sunset Hills Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematorium in Eugene.
1963
There WILL be a PHHS class of '63 50-year Reunion. Dates are: Sept. 6,7 Please contact me at: zana.mays@usbank.com or home at zvmays@yahoo.com.
Zana Turnbull Mays
503.275.7989 phone
Sherwood, Oregon
We have set up a two-day event to celebrate our 50th year. On the 6th of September we are having a get-together at Roaring Rapids Pizza from 6pm to 10pm. This will take place at the Bear Hall which is the in front Roaring Rapids Pizza Restaurant. Fees will be published at a later date. All 1963 classmates are welcome as well as their invited guests. On 7th of September we will hold a get together and catered dinner at the PH School Community Building from 12pm to 4pm for classmates and invited guests. Fees to be published at a later date.
Contacts:
Manley "Sam" Doane
Ph: 541 232 5559
Email: sdoane45@msn.com
Pat Siegmund
Ph: 541 343 9645
Email: pls755@msn.com
The 40the reunion was Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Gatehouse Pizza Parlor in P.H. A portion of the Pizza Parlor was reserved for alumni from 1 p. m. to 7 p. m.; main gathering - informal! - was from 3 to 5. Alumni, parents, teachers, friends were invited to drop in and visit, placing regular orders for food and drink if they wished. Contact information was collected at the time.
Marilyn (Hammond) Brachtenbach, 33472 Molitor Hill Road, Cottage Grove 97424; 541.767.9095, fax 541.554.2111; BrachMandR@aol.com. is the contact person for more information.
[May 28, 2003]
Forrest Byerly
E-mail: Byerly1229@aol.com
892 SW Linden Lane
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 538-4229
Occupation: Owner Byerly's Saddle and Tack
Reta (Stutz) Bork
The funeral was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on NE 106th Ave., in Portland for Reta Kay Bork of Portland, formerly of the Pleasant Hill area. Bork died January 4, 2009, of cancer at the age of 63.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1963 and from Western Oregon University in 1968. She was an administrative assistant in human resources for Portland Public Schools.
Burial was also Saturday in Idlewilde Cemetery in Hood River. Arrangements were by Zeller Chapel of the Roses, Portland.
Marian Caruthers Cross of Springfield died June 6, 2011, of cancer. She was 66. No service is planned.
She was born March 4, 1945, in Salem to Georgia and Ted Caruthers. She married Daryl Cross on May 8, 1964, in Springfield.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to FOOD for Lane County.
Wayne was married to Wendy (Jacobs) Taylor for 22 yrs. Their children are Tim Jacobs, PHHS 1990, Matt and Mike Taylor PHHS 1995, and Annie Taylor PHHS 2000
84898 Parkway Road, Pleasant Hill 97455, (541) 726-2937
Zana (Turnbull) Mays
Email: zvmays@yahoo.com
Sherwood, Oregon
Marital Status: Married in 1964, divorced in 2003.
Children: Zana Lisa, born 1967. Keith, born 1968. Lisa's daughter, Zana Taylor, born in 1991. Lisa & Taylor live in Beaverton; Keith in Sherwood.
Comments: After high school, I graduated from Oregon Technical Institute in Secretarial Technology where I was the scorekeeper for the wrestling team - just like at PHHS. After graduation we moved to the Eugene area (Pleasant Hill, Springfield and then North Eugene). I was a stay-at-home mom until the kids were in junior high when I went to work for Oregon Bank. For two years prior to that I enjoyed volunteering at the UO Men's Box office, half time. As a member of the 'famous' Daisy Ducks, I moved through the offices to be President and enjoyed many great experiences related to UO sports. In 1986 we moved to Portland for my husband's job and I transferred to the Portland office of the bank. I have been at U. S. Bank for 14 years, now in the office of Wealth Management. In 2003, I moved to Sherwood. I enjoy many activities and organizations related to gardening. Keith, Lisa & her fiance', and Taylor & I faithfully drive to Autzen for UO football; I have had season tickets for 36 years. Twice monthly City Council meetings are a must so I can keep up with my son, the Mayor, and what is happening in Sherwood. I keep busy with family in town & in Springfield and plan to retire around 2014.
Zetta (Turnbull) Alley
zetta.alley@gmail.com
Portland, Oregon
503.819.0485
Marital Status: Single
Children: Tamarra, 1965 Barry, 1966
Occupation: Cosmetology, both teaching and in salons. Currently working at The Bob Shop salon in downtown Portland and teaching part time at Mt. Hood CC.
1964
The Class of 1965 will hold its 45th reunion
on August 7, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at Don Laird's residence, 86147 Laird Lane, Pleasant Hill. The cost is $20 per person. The classes of 1964 and 1966 are welcome. For information, call 541 954-1581.
[December 24, 2002]
Annette Ruth (Holst) Arnold-Boyd
E-mail: r2d2@easystreet.com
12420 SW Tremont,
Portland, OR 97225
503-641-2062
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Scott
Children Rebecca 1-7-84
Occupation: Episcopal priest; St. Luke's Episcopal Church/Iglesia de San Lucas, Vancouver, WA
Comments: With my family and church work I am an extremely busy person. For over 4 years now I have been doing Hispanic ministry at St. Luke's. I have no gift for languages, but out of sheer determination I am a strong intermediate and can communicate with anyone in Spanish. How people can change if they have the opportunity and want to. I am visually limited and came from a pretty dysfunctional family. However, thanks to an angel, the school nurse whom I never knew, I received a vocational rehab scholarship. I graduated from what is now WOU in music ed. and taught at Mt. Angel College, got an MA in music history, helped establish a music program on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation in Southern Arizona. From there I went to Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, a major Episcopal seminary (M.Div) and was ordained a priest in 1978. I Married Scott, who is a fantastic husband. Daughter Rebecca 18 just completed her first semester at University of Portland in mechanical engineering [in 20002]. She's also a jet engine mechanic for the F-15 Engines through the Air National Guard, has completed about 80 college credits before entering UP, member of Civil Air Patrol, 5 years in Oregon Repertory Singers' Children's Choir and soloed in glider. School was incredibly boring for her so we home schooled her the last 6 years. Actually except for math, which her civil engineer dad turtored her in, she taught herself. She took a year of astronomy at age 14 and her term paper on black holes was published. We are a family with many diverse interests. Rebecca got me in to quilting when she took a quilting class at age 5 1/2. She got all of us in to Civil Air Patrol (I'm chaplain for her squadron) and we all got our ham radio licenses together. When I think about high school I think I would have been voted the person most likely to do nothing with their life. I gradually blossomed after high school. I was very shy and I had a pretty gross eye situation which didn't help. Much to my relief I had my left eye removed when I was 21. Immediately, people's reaction to me was very different. I now had joined humanity. Before, the eye was white with a blood vessel going through it. I had a partial cornea transplant before my senior year. Then it looked gray. Life has been good.
Linda (Walsh) Mouat
E-mail: linmouat@home.com
Washington
Marital Status: Married (32.5 years)
Children: 1 son, 1 daughter-in-law, and 3 grandsons!
Occupation: Freelance writer and columnist for a cyber-publication
Comment: I went to school at Pleasant Hill from 2nd grade through mid-10th grade. I'm hoping to eventually link up with the friends I knew then. My graduating class would have been 1964. Many of the kids 2 years behind and ahead of me were also my friends.
1965
The Class of 1965 held its 45th reunion on August 7, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at Don Laird's residence, 86147 Laird Lane, Pleasant Hill. The cost was $20 per person. The classes of 1964 and 1966 were welcome. For information, call 541 954-1581 and get on the list for the next reunion.
"Denny" is looking for Marsha Turner class of '65 and Peggy Turner class of '67 (Peggy Sharpe). Marsha showed up at the last reunion a couple months back. Please help me in locating one of them. Thanks Denny 541-621-4720 or chartman@netzero.net
A memorial service was held February 28, 2004, for Dave L. Aldrich of Dexter, who died February 15, 2004, from injuries he suffered in a car accident. He was 56.
Aldrich was born October 30, 1947, in Eugene to Gene and Donna Aldrich. He married his wife, Lynette, in Reno, Nevada, in September of 1986. She later died.
He grew up in Dexter and graduated from Pleasant Hill high School in 1965. He served in the Army in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge. He was a member of the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He worked in the logging industry all of his life and was employed as a shovel operator for several years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and he enjoyed nature and animals. He especially enjoyed spending time with his aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and his many friends.
Survivors include a stepson, Travis Porter of Dexter; a step-daughter, Teri Kurzhal of Coburg; two brothers, Dale of Oakridge and Doug of Madras; and four grandchildren.
Saturday's service was held at 1 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Lutheran Church. A graveside service will be held at the Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery.
[May 25, 2002]
Richard "Rick" Utt
E-mail: rickutt@gmail.com
Portland, Oregon
Rick is in the process of updating his biography and new information will appear here soon.
1966
The Class of 1965 at Don Laird's residence, 86147 Laird Lane, Pleasant Hill. The cost was $20 per person. The classes of 1964 and 1966 were welcome. For information, call 541 954-1581 to make sure you're on the list for the next one.
"Denny" is looking for Marsha Turner class of '65 and Peggy Turner class of '67 (Peggy Sharpe). Marsha showed up at the last reunion a couple months back. Please help me in locating one of them. Thanks Denny 541-621-4720 or chartman@netzero.net
[February 16, 2004]
Lorraine (Brown) Welch
E-mail:spring.rains@yahoo.com
Las Vegas, Nevada
Marital Status: married since 1967 to Ralph Welch
Three grown children, Four grandchildren and one great granddaughter
Occupation: Retired
Comments: Does anyone from my graduating class know where Carole Winecke is???[update 11/28/13]
[July 13, 2008]
Ralph Christensen
E-mail rxensen@hotmail.com
92599 Prairie Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 998-2076
Marital Status: Married 41 years,
Spouse Name: Ramona (Fountain) Class of '67
3 daughters, 6 grandchildren
Occupation: Geologist
Terry A. Dowdy
Email:adowdy@austin.rr.com
Home Website: http://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/
5109 Portmarnock Ct.
Austin, TX 78747-1466
512-292-9748
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Ann
Occupation: Currently work at Texas State University - San Marcos as the Director of Risk Management and Safety
Message: Where is the Class of 66? Some of you must know how to use a computer. [January 8, 2008]
[March 8, 2009]
Linda Fotta-Freeman
1948-2008
Born June 16, 1948 to Stephen & Marie (Forcum) Fotta in Eugene and died on Nov. 2, 2008. Graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1966 & OCE in 1970. She married David Holloway in 1970 & Arbie Freeman in 1983. Preceded in death by her husband Arbie Freeman & sisters Rose Webber, Florence Fotta, Nancy Sledge & Irene Eidson. Survived by brothers Tom Fotta of Eugene and Chuck Fotta of Creswell, and sister Vivian Webber of Grants Pass.
[February 10, 2010]
Gloria Jean (Shepherd) Waits
The funeral for Gloria Jean (Shepherd) Waits of Pleasant Hill was Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. She died February 4, 2010, of respiratory failure. She was 61.
She was born August 28, 1948, in Ontario, Oregon, to Harol and Erma Reed Shepherd. She married Douglas John Waits on August 29, 1966, in Vale.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1966 and was a Medicare specialist for the city of Springfield.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Brenda Van Cleave of Ontario; a son, Daniel Waits of Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Mary Young of Vancouver, Washington, and Donna Cummingford of Vale; a brother, Wayne Shepherd of Bend; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.
1967
"Denny" is looking for Marsha Turner class of '65 and Peggy Turner class of '67 (Peggy Sharpe). Marsha showed up at the last reunion a couple months back. Please help me in locating one of them. Denny 541-621-4720 or chartman@netzero.net
[July 3, 2006]
Steve Gaupp
E-mail: steve.gaupp@sbcglobal.net
Houston, TX
(832) 249-6813
Marital Status: single
No children
Occupation: Electronic Technician
1968
It's time for the Class of 1968 "50-YEAR REUNION"
• Friday July 13th, 2018 Ice Breaker at the Hilton Garden Inn 3528 Gateway St., Springfield 6:00pm to ??
• Saturday July 14th Hilton Garden Inn 5:30pm no host cocktail hour, 6:30pm buffet dinner ($50 per person). Visit & share memories till midnight
• Sunday July 15th Picnic 12:00pm till ?? Jasper Park: Chicken & dinnerware supplied. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share & your own beverages
• Contacts: Reeta (Henderson) DuVal Home: 541: 689-5079 /Cell:541-554-8274 Email: reetaduval@bhhsrep.com
• Nancy(Palaniuk) Herbert Home:541-689-8219/Cell 541-729-4892 Email: dnskherb@aol.com
Gail (Cantrell) Williams
Gail's funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Springfield for Gail Lynn Cantrell Williams of Pleasant Hill, who died Nov. 26, 2008, of a stroke. She was 58. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 28, 1950, in Corvallis to James and Jean Farrington Cantrell. She was divorced. She had a 14-year relationship with good friend, Mike Day.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. She was a produce saleswoman.
Survivors include her mother, Jean Cantrell; a son, Jason Williams of Pleasant Hill; two daughters, Randee Williams of Beaverton and Nickie Williams of Springfield; two brothers; James Cantrell II and Joseph Cantrell, both of Pleasant Hill; 10 sisters, Connie Shirtcliff, Shelley Vitus, Kathy Damewood and Chris Kersey, all of Eugene, Molly Parmenter of Pleasant Hill, Kerry Nelson of Alvadore, Willie Lee, Holly VanRas and Shawn Williams, all of Junction City, and Barbara Ann McDonald of Southern California; and one grandchild.
Arrangements by Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield.
Chris Lindley
E-mail: chrislind2@hotmail.com
Springfield, Oregon.
Occupation: Video Technician
[7/9/04]
1969
Fiftieth Reunion News:
The reunion will take place from September 13th to the 15th, 2019.
If you have not heard about it in time, contact Dave Jordan to get your information so we can keep you updated on the events to come.
Dave Jordan
E-mail: Daveannjordan@gmail.com or call or text at 402-659-6769
[August 8, 2008]
Steven Adams
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the Baker City Nazarene Church for Steven D. Adams of Baker City, formerly of Lane County. He died Aug. 3, 2008 of cancer at age 57. He was born Jan. 5, 1951, in Eugene to Al and Ruth Hess Adams. Adams graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1969 and attended Eastern Oregon College. He received a degree in microbiology from Oregon State University in 1974 and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD) from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in 1978. He operated the Adams Family Dental Clinic in Baker City for 30 years and raised purebred Angus cattle. Survivors include his parents, of Springfield; five children, Lori and Jenna, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jake of Eugene and Chad and Haley, both of Baker City; and a sister, Nancy of Beaverton. Arrangements by Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society.
[August 8, 2005]
Mike Belvill
A graveside funeral was held Aug. 8, 2005 for Michael Gary "Mike" Belvill of Springfield, who died Aug.1 of lung cancer. He was 54. Belvill was born Nov. 9, 1950, in Eugene, to Cecil and Dorothea Hughes Belvill.
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1969 and attended Lane Community College for three years. He served in the Army in the military police in Georgia and Alaska and served in the National Guard for 21 years. He had received the expert marksman medal and a military achievement award. Belvill enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a University of Oregon Ducks fan. He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a Jeff Gordon fan. He belonged to the North American Fishing Club.
Survivors include two sons, David and Shannon, both of Springfield; a brother, Jeff, of Eugene; a sister, Sharon West, of Springfield; and three grandchildren.
Monday's service was at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to a veterans' services organization.
[November 14, 2008]
Jan (Borchert) Cornell
Email: janontoovey@shaw.ca
British Columbia, Canada
phone: 250-765-1152
Message: Hi: It's hard to believe that 40 years have gone by since our graduation.
Yes, 40 years and looking through my 1969 annual brings back great memories and a lot of questions about old friends and what they're doing now. Needless to say, immeasurable events and changes have taken place and we are a far cry from those days at Pleasant Hill.
I moved back to Canada a few years after graduating and have settled in Kelowna, BC. This is where I raised my son and daughter who are now married. My husband Norm has two children and we have four grandchildren and one to come very soon.
I have enjoyed working for the Canada Revenue Agency for 15 years. My current position as a Conflict Resolution Advisor, provides opportunity to learn and travel on a regular basis and I hope to retire in a few years and work as a private mediator.
We're lucky to live in a beautiful tourist area - the best place in Canada - and feel doubly blessed to have so many friends here as well as some from Pleasant Hill who we see often.
I hope you are all well and that you are interested in getting together for a 40th class reunion in August of '09. There is a group of us working on this project and if you are interested or if you'd just like to get in touch with some of your old classmates please contact me.
Take care and wishing you well.......Jan Borchert Cornell.
[May 25, 2010]
Jennifer (Jennie) Lynn Easton Joy
Email: JennJoy@hisgloryreigns.com
Homepage: http:// www.hisgloryreigns.com; www.facebook.com/JenniferLynnEastonJoy; www.twitter.com/JenniferLynnJoy
PO Box 884
Camas, WA 98607
Washington
Marital Status - Single
Children Shawn Stoneberg (1974); Jeremy Stoneberg (1975); Angela Parker (1977)
Occupation: Minister, HIS Glory Reigns Ministries, Camas, WA
[May 24, 2003]
Diane (Gilman) Zmudka
Tenino, WA
Children: has two.
For contact: her sister Belva's e-mail is: Jamesawbrey@aol.com
[September 27, 2001]
David L. Jordan
E-mail: daveannjordan@gmail.com
Omaha, Nebraska
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Ann Ranta (Astoria), married for 33 years.
Children: two children. Alisa, 27 years old, and Erin, 25 years old.
Occupation: I worked for McCormick and Company for 27 years, 6 in Salinas, CA and 21 in Maryland. I was the National Transportation Manager for the Company. Now I work for ConAgra Foods.
Comments: Since my initial update in 2003, I have retired from McCormick & Co. after 27 years. Since I was too young to really retire, I took a position with ConAgra Foods in Omaha, NE. Yes, that right -- Omaha. We are on the Oregon Trail but as my wife, Ann, for 35 years, says, our wagon broke down about 1600 miles too soon. We do have a piece of dirt on the Washington coast; we still plan to make it to the West in about 5 years. Actually, Ann and I have enjoyed exploring the Midwest and Omaha is a nice town. Our two daughters, Alisa, 27, and Erin, 25, have graduated from college and are on their own. I have lost contact with most classmates but would like to hear from anyone passing through Omaha. [August 14, 2008]
[October 29, 2005]
William Murphey
William Thomas "Bill" Murphey of Troutdale, formerly of Springfield and Pleasant Hill, died May 1, 2002 of kidney failure. He was 51.
Murphey was born December 14, 1950, in Seattle to Donald and Margaret Uthoff Murphey.
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1969 and was a National Honor Society student and baseball player. He attended lane Community College. Murphey served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970. He was mentally disabled and spent about half of his adult life inthe Roseburg Veterans Hospital before moving to the Village Manor in Troutdale.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, bowling, and watching sports. Murphey lived in Springfield from 1950 until 1960, when he moved to Pleasant Hill. He returned to Springfield in 1970.
Survivors include his mother of Medford; his father of Eugene; three brothers, Wesley of Springfield, Robin of Salem and John of Eagle Point; and three sisters, Carla Andelt of Orchard, Neb., Colleen Murphey of Royal, Neb., and Becky Kennedy of Walterville.
No service was held.
Memorial contributions were made to the basseball program at Pleasant Hill High School.
[May 27, 2010]
Toni Patterson
Email: jjpatterbinksp@peoplepc.com
Oregon
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: 2 Daughters - Sherry (1978) & Sarah (1980) Also have four grandkids: 1 boy (age 8) & 3 girls (aged 2mos, 2, & 5)
Occupation: Registered Nurse in Oregon City, OR
[March 15, 2006]
Ernest "Corky" Schrenk III
Ernest E. "Corky" Schrenk III of Coos Bay, died March 10, 2006 of an apparent heart attack. He was 54. His funeral will be held March 16th,
Schrenk was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Eugene, to Ernest and Maxine Daue Schrenk Jr. He married Vicky Keiser on Sept. 3, 1970, in Eugene.
He grew up in Pleasant Hill and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in June of 1969. He served in the Army and in the Army Reserve for six years. He lived in Portland from 1978 to 1991, then lived in New Mexico and Klamath Falls. He had lived in Coos Bay since 2000.
Schrenk had been an operations manager in a trucking business for the past 14 years. He enjoyed fly-fishing, camping, reading and cooking.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jennifer Kasper and Kristi Mabou, both of Klamath Falls; a brother, David, of Portland; a sister, Susan Oliver of Portland; and six grand-children.
Thursday's service will be held at 2 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Eugene. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary in Coos Bay is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Corky Schrenk Memorial Fund at any Umpqua Bank.
[May 25, 2010]
Terry Lee Williams
Email: jpzeke8@yahoo.com
1844 Linwood Street
Eugene, Oregon 97404
(615) 500-1904
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: son, Paul Anthony Williams, 34
Occupation: registered Nurse
Comments: see you at the 100th on June 5, 2010!
1970-1979
1970
The "Class of 1970's" 40th reunion is coming up September 17th & 18th, 2010. For more information contact Stephenie (Frownfelter) Anderson at stephenie_ndrsn@yahoo.com or Riky (Kerr) Cook at flutterbyeme@comcast.net or Linda (Dworshak) Parr at randyparr70@msn.com
Bob Broderick
E-mail: RSBroderick@aol.com
2055 Broadview St.
Eugene, OR 97405-1309
(541) 683-3974
Marital Status:Married:
Spouse Name: Jane (Taylor) Broderick -- P.Hill Class of 1969
Children: Ben 1980, Max 1985
Occupation: Promotion Director / News Director / Public Relations Director FOX & UPN Television, Eugene (KLSR-TV FOX-34, KEVU-TV UPN-25), A Division of California - Oregon Broadcasting, Inc., Medford, OR
Comments: Jane and I have stayed in Lane County because we just like living here and it's been a good place to raise kids. My post PHHS degrees include an AS/Electronic Engineering Technician, from LCC and a BS/ Telecommunications and Film, from the UO.
My TV career started at Group-W Cable (now AT&T Cable), Eugene, in Creative Services. I moved to Advertising Sales and enjoyed success, but found I preferred working with the production of video and programming more than worrying about the commercial side of the industry.
Armed with that realization, I joined the News team at KMTR-TV (NBC-16) as a Producer/ Reporter.
I've been with FOX since KLSR-TV signed on the air in 1986, except for a brief hiatus in 1992, when I produced news at KVAL-TV (CBS-13). My current station group -- California-Oregon Broadcasting, Inc., based in Medford -- added KEVU-TV to its holdings following my return. COBI then built a new, "point-and-click," automated, digital facility that operates both the FOX & UPN stations with computers and whopping-big servers.
I basically create the public face and on-air image for the two stations.
I'm a notorious vegetable gardener. Give me a wok, and I'll stir fry a wicked almond-chicken. I find true contentment on a boat -- I'm happy simply tied up to the dock, just as long as I'm floating on the water. Jane and I enjoy travel and regularly visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the ski slopes around California's Lake Tahoe.
Jane is a guidance counselor at Springfield High School. Ben (19) is a sophomore at LCC after graduating with the class of '99 at Churchill High School in Eugene. Max (15) is a sophomore at Springfield High School (where Jane can keep an eye on him). We found Cloud Dancer in 1992 and moved in to enjoy the south hills of Eugene with a view of downtown, the Coburg Hills and the Cascades --including the Three Sisters.
[February 8, 2007]
Krys (Danker) Nichols
E-mail: krn@uoregon.edu
669 Kildare
Eugene, OR 97404
541 689-2355
Marital Status: Married
Children: Dale Roberts 1972, Shaun Nichols 1980, Shane Nichols 1980
Occupation: I work at the University of Oregon
Comments: Why didn't we have a 35 year reunion? I would love to help plan our 40th reunion. Write me.
[May 22, 2010]
Stephenie (Frownfelter) Anderson
E-mail: stephenie_ndrsn@yahoo.com
Marital Status: Married 38 yrs. to Brad Anderson
Children: 2 sons: Kyle 34 yrs. old and Kristopher 32 yrs old. Grandkids: 4 - Aaron 11 yrs. old, Cody 10 yrs. old, Ashley 9 yrs. old and Cord 5 yrs. old
Occupation: I've worked for Pleasant Hill School District for 25+ yrs. as an Educational Assistant and School Secretary. Currently I'm a Secretary for Pleasant Hill High School. I've been the secretary at all 4 buildings over the past years. Guess it keeps you young, or drives you crazy, (not sure which)!
Comments: We've stayed in the Pleasant Hill/Dexter area and love living in the country. Our family is into antique farm equipment and tractors.
[September 5, 2000]
Gary Jacobson
E-mail: coachjacobson@yahoo.com
41971 Meyer Lane
Astoria OR
Marital Status: Married with five children wife's name
Spouse Name: Debbi
Children: Kyle 26 & his wife Cara, Granddaughter Daisha 4 and grandson Tyrel 2; Justin Montano 19, Andrea 17, Nick 14, Derek 12
Occupation: I work at the Wauna Paper Mill just east of Knappa where we live.
Comment: My family is very active in all sports and I coach the high school x-country and track teams. The community of Pleasant Hill is outstanding, I have wonderful memories growing up there, wish I could move back.
Douglas R. Jordan
E-mail: DouglasJDjordan@cs.com
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Kimberley L. (Cardwell) Jordan (PHHS Class of 1972)
More bio to follow soon.
[May 31, 2010]
Larry Love
Email: pastorlarrywcc@sbcglobal.net
744 Borchard Ct.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-2069
Marital Status: I am married to Nancy and we have two children:
Children: Micah (20 years old, just completed his second year of college), Alexa (17 years old and a junior in high school).
Occupation: We live Woodland, California (Sacramento area) where I have been the pastor of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Woodland for twenty years.
Comments: I'm looking forward to attending the 1970 class reunion in September.
[August 3, 2005]
Daniel Massingham
A celebration of life will be held Aug. 3 for Daniel Lee Massingham of Springfield, formerly of Dexter, who died July 28 of injuries sustained in a bicycle-vehicle accident [hit and run]. He was 53. He was born May 15, 1952, in Chehalis, Wash., to William and Bess McCormick Massingham. He was employed as a millworker at Sierra Pine for 35 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, woodworking, photography, dirt biking and his computer. Survivors include a son, David, of Eugene; a daughter, Michele Smith of Orlando, Fla.; his parents, now of Eugene; two brothers, Mike of Eugene and Bill of Springfield; a half brother, Jesse, of California; a half sister, Patricia Walker of Nevada; and six grandchildren.
Wednesday's open house will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Thurston Grange, 6596 Thurston Road in Springfield. A private family service will be held. Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northwest Community Credit Union.
Connie (Siroshton) Weikel
e-mail: weikelc@aol.com
residence: Lexington, Kentucky
occupation: Interior Design, Shutter Installation, Alterations and custom clothes as well as Polartec crazy hats and jackets. has two boys, ages 21 and 23 and two girls: 19 and 25.
[April 3, 2006]
Debbie L. Siewert (Soleim)
E-mail:stormyend@hotmail.com
87554 Esprit Court
Veneta OR 97487
541-935-2028
Children: I have two sons born in 1979 and 1982
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: I am a District Sales Manager for Janome America Inc.
Message: Take a minute to say hello. I'd love to hear from you.
1971
40th Reunion
The Class of 1971 held its 40th reunion August 5-7, 2011. Friday the 5th was a no-host bar for classmates only at the Oregon Electric Station (6 pm - ?), Saturday was a buffet dinner for classmates and significant others at The Country Inn (6-11 p.m.), and Sunday, 1-7 p.m., was a picnic with families at Leona's House in Pleasant Hill. For more details, write to either Leona Henderson at leonahb@gmail.com or Ted Hense at vhense_7276@q.com Deadline for RSVP and payment for the Saturday event was no later than June 30th!
[September 17, 2001]
Jack Kevin Bagent
E-mail: bagent@arvig.net
39660 Crane Lake Dr., Battle Lake, MN 56515
218-864-5668 fax: 218-864-0575
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Karoline (pronounced Carol-lynn) for 25 years, she is a nurse mid-wife and currently teaches nursing.
Children: We share a life on a lake in Minnesota with 2 of our 4 children. Gjertine (16yrs) and Anders (14yrs). Leif (24yrs) is in Washington state and Bjorn (23yrs) is studying languages and business.
Occupation: I am a veterinarian, and currently playing at (I can't call it work) being a veterinary consultant to the dairy industry. I basically do on farm trouble-shooting and problem solving for a variety of people, (Purina Mills, Monsanto, large and small dairies, and also for some smaller feed companies). You can probably say I'll work for any one who offers me coffee.
Comments: I think of my friends at Pleasant Hill often, and come back at least once a year to see my parents and early food competitors (siblings). I also liked Bruce Berg's quotation (see his bio below), if I could pronounce the authors name I'd probably quote it more often. God be with you all.
[update 5/9/11]
John Thomas Barton
E-Mail: JPHDBar@aol.com (this is of his wife & kids)
Marital Status Married
Spouse Name Patricia
Children: Heidi Marie Sept 82, Dwight Thomas March 84
Comments:
John Thomas Barton died July 20, 2000 of Lymphoma and a brain tumor. He is survived by his wife Patricia and their two children Heidi and Dwight. John was a civil engineer and worked on various sites around the state of Oregon He was a graduate of Multnomah School of the Bible and also a Gideon.
While at Pleasant Hill, Oregon, he attended all 12 grades without missing a day at school. He maintained a grade point of 3.98.
He was proud to be a classmate of 1971 and he found it good to see former classmates...to him they were like family..He was very proud of the accomplishments of his fellowclassmates .
Memorial by Marcia Barton, his sister E-mail: Livn4Gd@aol.com
[June 26, 2001]
Bruce Berg
E-maiil: BBERGPHOTO@aol.com
Homepage: http://www.bruceberg.com
Oregon
Marital Status: Married since 1980 to Sherri of Monterey, CA
Children: Harrison 4/1/93 and Sophia 12/17/96
Occupation: I own my own Photography Studio, Bruce Berg Photography in Springfield
Comments: I've been fortunate to have had a lot of great experiences. After 4 years overseas in the Air Force (two in Europe where I became a Christian), I got my BS degree in Public Administration from the UO. At this same time I worked for 5 years for United Airlines and got to travel many places from Bora Bora to Israel and from Austrailia to see friends in Europe.
Since 1984, I have been a portrait photographer. In print competitions, I've won Professional Photographers of Oregon, "Photographer of the Year" 3 of the past 5 years and have found a job I truly love. I was on the Springfield City Council for 4 years and helped start the local Habitat for Humanity chapter and the Springfield Filbert Festival. Most of all, I love being a Dad to my two kids. Being a father has got to be one of the best jobs on earth.
With these successes though, come sadness as well. My dad passed away in 1995 and my wife has experienced life-hindering physical problems. These and other events have forced me to continue to focus on what truly is important in this fleeting life . It's taken me awhile to learn that it isn't a career, money, or fame. One of my favorite quotes (because it has become applicable to my life at times) comes from the classic Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky, "The darker the night - the brighter the stars; The deeper the grief - the closer is God." My fondest memories of P.Hill are being in the Ascensions, drama and hanging out with good friends. Last parting quote??? "Goooo Ducks!"
Russell Lloyd Cameron
E-mail: moose0898@yahoo.com
4404 E. 40th. Ave.
Spokane, WA 99223
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Carol 8/1998
Children: stepdaughter Megan Smith
Occupation: retired
Comment: Miss all my classmates, e-mail me sometime.
[May 20, 2010]
[July 28, 2004]
Rebecca (Krumdieck) Scott
A memorial service was held July 31, 2004 for Rebecca J. (Krumdieck) Scott of Eugene, who died July 23 of complications from leukemia.
She was 50.
Rebecca ("Becky") was born Oct. 22, 1953, in Eugene to Elmer and Donna Brummund Krumdieck. She married Michael Scott in Pleasant Hill
on August 10,1974.
She grew up in Pleasant Hill and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1971. She attended Lane Community College for two years.
She lived in Eugene until 1985, when she and her family moved to Southern California, where they lived in Chino Hills and Diamond Bar before returning to Eugene in 1994.
She worked as an executive assistant for the Pape Group.
She enjoyed gardening and serving as a board member of Life Lutheran Schools. She also enjoyed speed walking and was a six-year member of Pape's Portland to Coast Race team. She especially enjoyed her sons and being involved with their sports and college activities.
Survivors include her husband; her parents of Pleasant Hill; two sons, Tyler of Quincy, Wash., and Timothy of Eugene; two brothers, Richard Krumdieck of Eugene and Randy Krumdieck of Pleasant Hill; and a sister, Renna Marcus of Bend.
July 31, 2004's service was held at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Lutheran Church. Poole Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.
March 23, 2002
Kelly Lindley
E-mail: edscoed@hotmail.com or AmuseUnltd@aol.com
Eugene, Oregon (near downtown)
Marital Status: Single (engaged once but she didn't like sports)
Comments: I am still a huge University of Oregon sports fan, love walking biking, local history, old movies, trivia and I have to be honest -- at our 30th Reunion and the reason why I didn't show -- I stated I had the flu???? uhh, No, I, at the time, was a very much full-time drinker and that's why I didn't show up.
Now I have been sober since 2003 and am very happy. The night before Thanksgiving 2003 sometime before midnight, I was through drinking and have been sober ever since. By the grace of God.
I have been a DJ and sportscaster and a PA announcer at NCU doing volleyball and both ladies' and men's basketball. I worked through the years at the following. (Hold on, have to remember): KNND, KUGN, KORE, KATR, KBDF, Magic 94, New Country 93. Yeah, what a great stable business. Ha ha it's really not. People move a lot in that crazy bizz...
GLAD EVERY ONE IS WELL
(Yeah, from a guy who wasn't all that out-going and then ???? BINGO from sportscaster to DJ--who would have thunk it????
Kelly Scott Lindley (updated 3/20/11)
1972
[June 24, 2010]
Allen Bull
The funeral was held June 13 at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville, N.C., for Allen Bull of Nashville, formerly of Lane County, who died June 8 at age 55. The family chose not to list the cause of death.
He was born Oct. 29, 1954, in Merced, Calif., to Lester and Marian Grant Bull.
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1972. He worked as a truck driver.
Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Myers of Naples, Fla., and Jennifer Bull of Nashville; his mother, of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Marilyn Rhoads of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren.
Remembrances to the American Heart Association.
[October 25, 2009]
Barbara Burch
SPRINGFIELD — Barbara Kaye Burch of Springfield died Oct. 23, 2009, at age 55. The family chose not to list the cause of death. A memorial service will be held later.
She was born Sept. 10, 1954, in Crescent City, Calif., to Darrel and Margaret Burch. Her life partner for 26 years was Juan Negrete. She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. She worked as a receptionist for an insurance agency and property management firm in Springfield.
Survivors include her life partner, of Springfield; her mother, Margaret Wallace of Springfield; two sisters, Paula Thies of Central Point and Brenda Burch of Gilbert, Ariz.; and a brother, Steve Jones of Eugene.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
Kimberley L. (Cardwell) Jordan
E-mail: DouglasJDjordan@cs.com
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Douglas R. Jordan, PHHS Class of 1970
More bio to follow later.
[October 21, 2001]
Vale Hartley
E-mail: valehartley@yahoo.com
Bellingham, WA
Marital Status: recently divorced
Children: twin daughters, Dana and Belen, born 1987
Occupation: Most recently have been teaching in international schools in Malaysia and Indonesia. Am now in the process of returning to work in accounting.
Message: Are we meeting for our 30th reunion? It would be nice to see you all there..
[May 7, 2010]
Connie [Jaehnig] Buchanan
37112 End Road
Summerville, OR 97876
Marital Status: Married to Michael Buchanan
Children: Four Grown Children: Zachary (32), Moriah (31), Sean (19)and step-son Kodi (26) Five Adorable Grandchildren: Brianne, Anahi, Saylor, Hudson, and Nash
Occupation: Banker for 23 years; retiring in 2 years, 8 days.
Comments: Totally devoted to family, friends, and the great outdoors! Avid Duck Fan........Go, Ducks! Planning to attend the 100-year anniversary of PHHS.
[January 11, 2004]
Tammie (Shores) Buss
SPRINGFIELD - A memorial service was held January15, 2005 for Tammie Lue Buss of Springfield, who died January 7, 2005 of complications of diabetes. She was 50.
Buss was born May 30, 1954, in Enid, Okla., to Melvin Gale and Ruth Martin Hunt Shores. She married Byron Allan Buss on May 28, 1977, in Trent.
She lived in Enid until 1968, then moved to Pleasant Hill. She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1972 and later received an associate's degree in bookkeeping from Lane Community College.
She worked as a bookkeeper for ELJAY Manufacturing, Leavitt's Freight and Looking Glass Counseling Center, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, flowers and watching softball games.
Survivors include her husband; her mother and stepfather, Ruth and Don Gambill of Roseburg; and a sister, Teri Randazzo of Springfield. A brother, Richard Shores, died in 1995, and another brother, Craig Shores, died in 1992.
Saturday's service was held at 1 p.m. at Twin Rivers Baptist Church in Springfield. A reception followed at the church.
Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Ron Smith
E-mail: rsmith5564@msn.com
Salem, Oregon
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Jean Ann (Vanderzanden), class of '72
Children:, Jennifer-1974, D'Ann-1977, Britney-1985, Aubrey-1986, Holly-1988, Derek-1990, Nathanael-1992
Occupation: Electronics Engineering Technician, Lake Oswego, OR
Comment: Hey, let's see a lot more people signing in at this website! I would love to hear from anyone from ol' P-Hill who remembers me! Where is everybody? [April 26, 2005]
[July 21, 2009]
Randy Stroup
DEXTER — A graveside service was held at 10 a.m., July 21, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery for Randy Lee Stroup of Dexter, who died July 16, 2009 of cancer. He was 54.
He was born Sept. 2, 1954, in Mountain Home, Idaho, to Kenneth and Bobbie Fuller Stroup. He married Rose Marie Beck on March 10, 1972, in Dexter.
Stroup graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and served in the Army. He owned a family business for nine years, worked as a logger and owned a commercial fishing boat.
Survivors include his mother, of Dexter; two children, Jarod Stroup of Deer Lodge, Mont., and Tennessee Stroup of Smith River, Calif.; three siblings, Reggie of Dexter, Robert of Clarksville, Tenn., and Marcia Harp of Springfield; and five grandchildren. His wife died previously.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
[June 4, 2010]
Larry Truesdale
Email:LTruesd335@aol.com
Albany, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Retired
Jean Ann (Vanderzanden) Smith
E-mail: horsesonparade@comcast.net
Salem, Oregon
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Ron Smith, class of '72
Children:, Jennifer-1974, D'Ann-1977, Britney-1985, Aubrey-1986, Holly-1988, Derek-1990, Nathanael-1992 [December 4, 2003]
1973
[January 9, 2001]
Dale Atkinson
Narwal671@aol.com no longer a valid e-mail address. Please update, Dale
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Sophia
Children: three sons ages 11, 14 and 16.
Occupation: Vice President, Nuclear Generation, Energy Northwest, Washington
Comments: Since graduating I received a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from O.S.U. on an NROTC scholarship, spent five years on nuclear attack submarines, was an engineer for G.E., received a Masters of Engineering from Penn. State University, currently working in Washington at Energy Northwest as the Manager of Engineering for the Columbia Generating Station and am enrolled in the EMBA program at the University of Washington.
[There's a nice article on Dale's last promotion in 2005 to vice president at http://www.energy-northwest.com/news/2005/05_08.php]
[February 2, 2005]
Marcia (Barton) Swindle
E-mail: livnforegod@yahoo.com
3826 D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
253 686 2172
Marital Status: Divorced (I hate that word!!!)
Children: David Ray Ferrell 6/21/77, Rebecca Ann Ferrell 1/19/79, Nancy Louise Ferrell 1/19/79, Maria Danielle Ferrell 1/23/81
Occupation: Licensed Massage Practioner, caretaker, and demo person at Costco
Message: Much has happened since we graduated in '73. I have had many adventures, some great and some very hard... but there is so much of life one needs to live. I believe in pursuing one's dreams. At almost 60 years old I have been learning that it is better to do what you love to do even if you have to struggle financially than to work at a good-paying job that you hate. I have found my life so different than I ever dreamed, yet very fullfilling. I now live by a lake in Tenino, WA and I am working at publishing some of my photography. I am learning to be creative in reaching my goals. Hopefully by 2013 at our 40-year class reunion, I will be able to say I reached my goal. I believe that where there is a will, there is some way to accomplish what you want, if you are willing to persevere. I would love to hear from folks...I hope you write to me. updated 7/17/13
[March 3, 2003]
Mark Jenkins
Email: markjenkins@qwest.net
6 Tall Pinons,
Tijeras, NM 87059
505-286-2723
Marital Status: Married to Diane Roberston (Jenkins), for 13 years.
Children: One daughter, Sarah, born 7/95, the brightest point in our life.
Occupation: Owner of a small consulting firm specializing in Radio Frequency Engineering, Cell Phone systems, etc.
Comments: After graduation from PHHS, I joined the navy for 6 years and learned my life's occupation, radio electronics. Visited/worked in various countries in the Navy, but when 6 was finished, I was ready to become a civilian again. Moved to Socorro, New Mexico, 1980, to work at a radio astronomy facility, the VLA (Very Large Telescope Array, as seen in the movie Contact, with Jodie Foster), for 4 years, and then took a job in Egypt for a year after divorce from my first wife. When I returned to Socorro, I started teaching fencing (the sport) at New Mexico Tech and met my second wife, Diane. We've been married 13 years. I have worked overseas quite a bit, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Argentina, Mexico, Saudi, but when our daughter, Sarah, was born in July 1995, I decided I wanted to be more of a family man. Moved to Albuquerque in 1995 for a more stable job, but that is a farce in today's corporate world, so went to work for myself in 2000.
Although work has been slow in the telecom industry for the last few years, I vastly prefer working for myself.
Is there anyone from '73 who hasn't put on a ton of weight? If so, what is your secret! I've gained 50 lbs since HS. Hope to hear from PHHSers from '73' or close-by years!! - Regards Mark Jenkins
[May 9, 2001]
Kevin T. Smith
E-mail: shoredancer1@sbcglobal.net
Marina, California
Marital Status: married
Children: 2 daughters, one 23 and the other 13.
Occupation: Systems Technician with Pacific Bell for the last 24 years.
Comments: Last summer while on vacation in Oregon, I walked the hallways of the old school with my youngest daughter, telling her stories of my experiences at the school. She is good at humoring me. I see that only one alumnus from my class has submitted anything, so it appears that I am going to be the second to represent that year. I joined the Air Force shortly after graduation and I never went back to the Pleasant Hill area. It seems that part of my heart never left. I have discovered that threads of experience, like threads of sweater, once pulled out can't be returned. Often I wonder about my former classmates and where their experiences have taken them. Anyway, I thought I would say hi and wish you well. I still remember making peanut brittle in the chemistry class. [July 1, 2004]
Betty Jean (Spies) Morris
JUNCTION CITY — A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2009, at West Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Eugene for Betty Jean Morris of Junction City, who died Oct. 18, 2009, of a cerebral aneurysm. She was 55.
She was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Eugene to Harold and Maryann Giel Spies. She married Larry Morris on May 18, 1991, in Junction City.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Oregon University. She worked as a patrol deputy and dispatcher for the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years before retiring.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; a stepdaughter, April Givens of Junction City; two stepsons, Ben of Eugene and Jacob of Tumalo; two sisters, Helen Utt of Portland and Ann Harris of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Chuck Spies of Lowell, Grant Spies of Springfield and Mark Spies of Eugene; and two step-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in Junction City. Remembrances to Greenhill Humane Society.
[October 4, 2003]
Kathy (Stack) Agnew
E-mail: agnewkat@qwest.net or agnewkat@hotmail.com
22215 SE 50th, Issaquah, WA
425 391 4605
Marital Status: Married 18 years to Jim
Children: one child - Lindsay Rachelle (born 8/88)
Occupation: Semi-retired after 26 years in the telecommunications industry. History: I moved from Eugene to Portland with Pacific Northwest Bell (PNB) in 1979. In 1983, I moved to Bellevue WA with PNB which soon became US West Communications. Two years later, I finally met someone and married. In 1992, I transferred over to the cellular side of the phone business and endured 3 more mergers until finally semi-retiring in 2003 from Verizon Wireless. Semi-retired? Yes, I would like to retire but I like working (silly me) so its off to work again after a 6-12 month sabbatical. I have one lovely daughter, Lindsay (named after Lindsey Williams), that towers 6 inches over me and wants to attend $college$ in a few years (okay, that's the other reason to go back to work). In the mean time, I enjoy working on our 7 acres in Issaquah WA with my husband of 18 years and look forward to completing my MBA in Information Systems. It's been 30 years since I've walked the halls of Pleasant Hill High and often wonder what happened to so many of my friends. Best wishes and regards to all those who pass this way a read this message from an 'ol friend.
[July 24, 2006]
Lynn (Strader) Marcus
A celebration of life was held Aug. 6, 2006 for Lynn Marie Marcus of Pleasant Hill, who died July 22 at age 51 from cancer.
She was born June 25, 1955, in Salem to Buckley and Doris Strader. She married Dan Marcus in Reno, Nev., on May 27, 1977.
She worked for the Employers Defense Counsel until 2004, when she turned to self-employment.
Survivors include her husband; her mother of Pleasant Hill; two sons, Derek and Brian, both of Pleasant Hill; and a brother, Rob Strader of Pleasant Hill.
The celebration of life on SUNDAY, Aug. 6, 2006was held at 2 p.m. at Elijah Bristow Park.
Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. Memorial contributions to the Pleasant Hill branch of Siuslaw Valley Bank, 35867 Highway 58, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455, or to Hospice of Sacred Heart.
Dan's phone number is still (541) 746-1844 if you wish to share memories.
1974
1975
A group of 75-ers got together at Roaring Rapids Pizza (the old Pietro's Pizza) and had a good evening during the summer of 2004. Kathy Cantrell '75, Susan Evanson '77(behind Kathy), Suzie Sprague '75, Cindy Hollemon '75, Debra Trusty '75 (behind Cindy), Wendy Evanson '75 and Pudy Pippett '75
[February 3, 2005]
Kenly "Ken" C Bagent
E-mail:kcbagent@msn.com
316 S McLoughlin
Oregon City OR 97045
Marital Status: Single / Engaged for 4 yrs
Children - Mandy (28), Brad (25), Ricky (23)
Occupation is a little more confusing - I'm an independent contractor for site inspections for the Home Depots in Portland. Simply, I do site measures for remodel projects for them. In my spare time my partner (Terry Bee) and I own (2) Taverns in Oregon City.
Scott D. Flowerday
E-mail: sflowerday@solbroadband.com
Pilot Point, Texas (north of Dallas)
Marital Status: Married - wife's name is Paula
Occupation: Radiological Emergency Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security
Comment: Doesn't seem possible that over 30 years have gone by; where is everyone? [May 10, 2006]
John Gent
Email: j.gent@comcast.net
Homepage: http://home.comcast.net/~j.gent/
1475 Goodpasture Island Road
Eugene, 97401
(541) 686-5602 (home)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Nonda
Children: 2 grown kids (men)
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CAD/CAM
Comments: After my stint in the Navy I landed in Southern California for awhile. I got really tired of the weather and came back to the Emerald Valley, where not only are the hillsides green, but the roads and sidewalks are, too! I've since started a string band called Back Porch Soiree and play a few gigs around town occasionally. In fact, our bass player is Mila Butler, a current student at Pleasant Hill.
Go Billies, Go Mila and Go Mr. Adams! [March 5, 2015]
[September 26, 2001]
Mica Hartley
E-mail: micaheart@hotmail.com
1600 McKenzie St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-739-7567
Marital Status: Single
Children: one daughter born 1995
Occupation: Psychotherapist in private practice
Comments: Hello everyone out there! Our class was so close going through school for so many years...I miss you guys! Keith Burton--I haven't seen you since 1976! Hope to see you at the next reunion. Lots of memories. Some of my best and some of my saddest. But then that's life isn't it? May we all know peace and joy.
Richard A. Hedges
e-mail: richard.hedges@pcshs.com
37269 Parsons Creek Rd.
Springfield, OR 97478
541-933-2240
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Kim R. Dickens-Hedges (She graduated from Mohawk High School in 1981)
Children: 2 daughters, Madison 6/3/87 and Lauren 2/27/90
Occupation: Pharmacist, 16 years as pharmacy manager for Safeway Inc. Now a clinical consultant for Advance PCS. The world's largest Pharmacy Benefits Management company.
Comments: I don't feel 25 years older. Where did all the time go? It was great seeing all who showed up at the 25 year get together. Cindy Nixon: my arm really hurts and is black and blue from where you pinched me! Take care everybody.
[July 17, 2011]
Jan (Lindley) Smith
E-mail: jansmith475@yahoo.com
Springfield, Oregon
Children: Brandon 1985, Melissa 1988
Occupation: Dental Assistant, Eugene, Oregon, Part-time Instructor in LCC Dental Assisting Program
[August 16, 2005]
Wendy (Marney) Willyard
E-mail: Wendy.Willyard@lifewisehealth.com
LaPine, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children: Melissa (step)1974; Michelle (step) 1975; Timothy 1976; Wesley 1977; Monica (step) 1977; Sara 1979. We raise all of the kids.
Occupation: Claims Processor II for Lifewise Health Insurance of Oregon
Comments:I am looking forward to being at the reunion this year. Nancy Alred I have missed seeing you.
Kenneth McLellan
Ken died November 12, 2000, of an aneurysm. He was 44. His parents were Phillip and Nell McLellan. He is remembered for his participation in football, wrestling, and cross-country at PHHS. He married Katherine Marlene in Salem in 1989. He worked in a mill and was a cabinetmaker. His interests included remote control cars and video games. His wife now lives in Wichita, Kansas.
Wesley Scott Murphey
Lost Creek Books of La Pine, Oregon in 2010 released the new mystery-suspense novel, A Homeless Man’s Burden: She was only nine, by Pleasant Hill High School alumnus Wesley Scott Murphey (class of 1975). This 306 page book is a fast-moving present-day fiction story about an actual, still-unsolved child-murder that occurred in a Trent, Oregon bean field in 1960, back in the days when, all over the Pacific Northwest, tens of thousands of kids and adults spent their summers picking beans for local bean farmers. (See Register-Guard article, "50 year search for justice, 8-15-2010 online for huge coverage of actual case.)
Murphey's story takes place in the Pleasant Hill-Dexter-Lost Creek area, uses real locations, and has numerous references to Pleasant Hill High School and some of your old stomping grounds. The book has a great mix of humor, light-romance, nostalgia, conflict and suspense. If you ever picked beans as a kid, (like so many PH alumnus did) this book will be especially nostalgic for you.
In Murphey’s 2010 book, a modern-day fur trapper encounters a homeless, old man, dying alone in his sleeping bag, on the bank of the McKenzie River. Before dying, the old man gives a partial confession concerning the bean field murder fifty years earlier. Taking the old man’s burden, the trapper teams up with his life-long friend—a short-fused, sarcastic, ex-cop, private-investigator—to solve the fifty year old case.
A Homeless Man’s Burden is the fourth mystery-suspense novel written by Wesley Murphey, but the first to be released. Lost Creek Books will be bringing out Murphey’s other three novels over the next eighteen months. Murphey previously had two non-fiction outdoor books published in the mid-nineties, most notably, Blacktail Deer Hunting Adventures, and he has also had many outdoor articles published.
A Homeless Man’s Burden sells for $15.95 and is available for purchase at local bookstores; through numerous non-bookstore outlets; from Lost Creek Books, PO Box 3084, La Pine, OR 97739 (postpaid $15.95); or online at http://lostcreekbooks.com. You may email Murphey at wesmur@netzero.com.
Rob Strader
Residence: Pleasant Hill
Family: wife - Jill (Cardwell) Strader (class of 1977)
Children: 2 - Garret (9th grade) and Riley (6th grade) in Pleasant Hill schools.
Occupation: autobody/painting business
Recent picture of Rob and Jill on the Oregon Coast north of Florence for their 27th anniversary.
[April 28, 2010]
Janice (Truesdale) Hallmark
E-mail: jettalker@yahoo.com
4661 Aster Street
Springfield OR 97478
541-747-1412
Comments: I am a member of Toastmasters; I just published my first book in December 2009 and I do stand-up when I get the chance. --Janice Hallmark
1976
John Beals
Email: john@jbeals.com or
john.beals@intel.com
Home Website: http://www.jbeals.com
42432 W. Hall Drive,
Maricopa AZ 85239
480-262-0584
Occupation: Storage Engineer at Intel Corporation, Chandler AZ [February 10, 2006]
[January 14, 2011]
Mark Dowdy
A memorial service was held Jan. 22, 2011, at Heppner High School for Mark D. Dowdy of Heppner, formerly of Lane County, who died Jan. 12 following a heart attack. He was 52.
He was born May 9, 1958, in Springfield to John and Helen McKinney Dowdy. He married Pamela Reimers on June 15, 1985, in Port Orford.
He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1976 and from Western Oregon State College in 1982. He taught school and coached in the Port Orford, Heppner, Brookings and McKenzie areas, then returned to Heppner High School to teach and coach girls basketball.
Survivors include his wife; his father and his wife, John and Markie Dowdy of Pleasant Hill; two sons, Jefferson and Josh, both of Heppner; a daughter, Kendall Dowdy of Heppner; and two brothers, Terry of Carlsbad, N.M., and Steve of Cucamonga, Calif. Arrangements by Sweeney Mortuary in Heppner. Remembrances to the Mark Dowdy Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Eastern Oregon in Heppner.
[January 3, 2013]
Donald "Skip" Ivan Glade
Skip is survived by his mother Sally Jensen, his daughters Brenda Randall & Brandy McCallister, his sons Joshua and Jonathon Glade, his Step-daughter Ramona Laumach and 8 grand-children.
Skip is preceded in death by his loving wife Mitzi Glade, his father Donald Ivan Glade Sr., his stepfather Harold "Shorty" Higginbothem, and a granddaughter, Alison Beverly Turpin.
Skip attended Pleasant Hill H.S, Meat Cutting School, LCC where he graduated with an Assoc. Degree in Hospitality Mgmt. and Truck Driving School. Skip was a long haul truck driver based out of Florida with his wife Mitzi until her death, when he returned to the area. Skip loved hunting, golfing and the Oregon Ducks. He was proud of his service to this country in the Army where he was an E-3. He loved life and his family very much and will be dearly missed by everyone.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday January 5, 2013 at the home of his mother Sally Jensen from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
[March 16, 2014]
Ron Staley (1957–2014)
Born November 17, 1957 in Eugene, OR, Ronald Dale Staley was called home to Heaven on March 7, 2014. Passing from this world from unknown natural causes, he leaves behind several family members; his parents, Nancy and Perry Staley of Dexter, his brother, Lenny Staley, of Dexter, Daughter Kristen and Son-in-law Ryan Hutchinson, of Springfield, and daughter, Kimberly Staley, of Dexter. He was 56.
Ron grew up in Pleasant Hill, where he attended school. A high school Letterman, Ron was a three letter athlete, participating in football, basketball and track. Ron was an offensive lineman, and was a member of the 1974 Pleasant Hill High School State Championship Football Team.
Following graduation, Ron attended Oregon State University. Anyone who knew him, knew he bled orange and black. "Avid Oregon State Fan," was not strong enough to describe his passion for his Alma Mater. During summers between classes he could be found working blue collar jobs and coaching little league baseball.
Returning to Eugene after college, Ron found work as an accountant. He also became a member of the Eugene Active 20-30 Club. He chaired many events, received many awards, and even served as Club President in 1986. To this day, stories circulate the club of the tales of many Christmas Tree Pick-ups and the wild adventures that were to be had, some including wildlife.
Ron would be quick to tell you his biggest accomplishment was his children. He loved his daughters unconditionally and was proud of each of them and their successes. Even though neither of his girls attended Oregon State University, he was immensely proud that each of his daughters graduated from college.
Ron was not flashy and did not like to be the center of attention. He was most at home in the outdoors, where he spent much time as a youth, hunting and fishing.
A memorial service was Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Trent Church of Christ in Dexter, OR. Rather than coming to remember him, Ron would have asked for people to attend in order to support "his girls," who have already lost their mother and now find themselves without him as well. He is at peace with the Lord. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Eugene Active 20-30 Foundation at http://www.eugene2030.org/donate.php. Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com. Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Mar. 16, 201
1977
[September 21, 2005]
Jessie (Brown) Foster
E-mail: foster863@rcn.com
Lexington, MA
Marital Status: Married:
Spouse Name: Steven Foster
Children: Kathrine - 5/12/1988, Michael - 5/14/1990, James - 5/14/1990
Occupation:I am a financial advisor and have my own practice in the Boston, MA area. I can be contacted via email.
Message to classmates: If you are going to be in the Boston area please email me...I would love to see you
Jill (Cardwell) Strader
E-mail: jstrader@lane.k12.or.us
Residence: Pleasant Hill
Family: husband - Rob Strader (class of 1975), children - Garret (1985) and Riley (1989) in Pleasant Hill schools.
Occupation: Secretary II with Creswell School District.
[January 17, 2002]
Terri Goedde
E-mail: divinggirl101@aol.com
Redding, Calif.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: David Hudson
Children: two boys, Clint -15, Wesley -7.
Occupation - Title I Reading Aide - 2nd grade
Comment: Take care and thanks again for your time putting us back in touch!!!
Claude K. Kimball
E-mail:c23kimball@cableone.net
PO Box 51158
Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1158
or
1969 Storer #4
Idaho Falls, ID 83402-2578
(208) 526-3695 (work) and (208) 525-2567 (home)
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: 3 - Chalet (9/13/83) - step-daughter, Jennifer (6/16/89), Tabatha (11/17/93), Conrad (5/16/92) - Deceased
Occupation: Chemical Engineering Graduate of Oregon State University - 1982, Working for Bechtel BWXT, Idaho, LLC. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Project Manager for the Spent Nuclear Fuel Program in the area of Technology Development
Comment: As a side business I am working to improve the health of those around me through a line of products made by USANA. I am working to help improve the health of as many people as I can and help them with their pocketbooks along the way. If you are concerned about your health, get in touch with me and give me a chance to help you improve it!
1978
[June 25, 2002]
Janna DeFord
E-mail: Bravetoast60@aol.com
Everett, Washington
Marital Status: Partnered
Children: only kids are my critters and crawly things
Occupation: Subrogation Examiner for an insurance company
Comments: I love Washington and have lived here since 1980, with a short 2 year break in San Diego. My partner, Teanne, and I purchased a house in Everett in August 2001, not far from Puget Sound. I have worked for the same company since 1984, with the exception to the 2 year break.
I would love to hear from all my old friends.
[May 28, 2010]
Terry Schluckebier
6747 N. "A" Street, Springfield, Oregon 97478
541-554-2373
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Amy and Bethany
Occupation: Garbage Hauler, Sanipac, Eugene, Oregon
1979
[October 30, 2002]
Mamie (Amundson) Wheeler
E-mail: reikiroom@cox.net
Arizona
Marital Status: married
Children: 5 kids ranging in age 21-1
Occupation: I am a registered nurse and work as a consultant for alternative health care practitioners and clients.
[September 28, 2002]
Sharon (Barr) Hauerken
Email: SHauerken@gmail.com
Portland, Oregon
Marital Status: divorced/remarried
Children: three adult children and one grandchild
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Comments: I was married for 20 years and thought that would be my life, but things change and I ended up back in the workforce in 1999. Of all the things I've learned through the years it is the fact that in the end it will be the relationships I remember and not the jobs I have had :)
[December 22, 2008]
[June 4, 2002]
Elizabeth Chambers
E-mail: echamber@cmc.net
Eugene, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Phil Cowles
Children: Julia born 8/5/91 and Olivia born 3/26/2000
Occupation: Risk and Benefits Manager for Chambers Communications Corp. as well as the General Manager and VP of Silvan Ridge/Hinman Vineyards.
Comments: I'd love to hear from anyone who has the time to write.
Richard Flattum
e-mail: richardflattum@msn.com
22707 NE 139th St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
360-882-7321
Spouse: Yvonne (Jones) Flattum (class of 82)
Children: Bryce 21 (1987), Alex 18 (1990), Megan 17 (1992)
Occupation: Show producer for a hunting and fishing sports/trade show.
Comments: After graduating, I attended LCC and then went to work for what was then Spectra Physics, in Eugene. We moved to the Vancouver, WA area in 1997 after making a career change. I am currently a show producer for a hunting and fishing sports/trade show, and have been with the company for 12 years. Yvonne and I will be married 25 years this August. [April 11, 2009]
[January 26, 2005]
Zane Kesey
E-mail: keyz@key-z.com
Homepage: http://www.key-z.com/
85343 Nestle Way
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
541-484-4315
Marital Status: married
Children: Caleb Kesey 9-23-92 a sophomore at PHHS as of 2008-09.
Occupation: Own a company called Key-Z Productions
Comments: Went to Oregon, wrestled and met Stephanie Gilbert, whom I married in 1989. Together we started a mail order company for merchandise related to my father and his psychedelic past (books, videos, CDs, posters etc.) We bought a home in Eugene, where Stephanie gave birth to our Son Caleb Joseph Kesey in 1992. We have had a very colorful life, with many trips on dad's psychedelic bus taking it to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Canada, and even a tour of the United Kingdom. In 2000 we moved to Pleasant Hill, just few miles from the farm. We are proud to have Caleb enrolled at Pleasant Hill; he is a good student, and a [statewide] chess champion.
[November 15, 2001]
Kevin Kilgore
Email: klk4@po.cwru.edu
Personal web page: http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/HobbyCt/kkilgore1/
Work web page: http://www.fes.cwru.edu/
22960 Summerland Ave., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Marital Status: Married 13 years to Cynthia Clark
Children: Amanda (age 12), David (age 10), Matthew (age 7), Joseph (age 2), Katlyn (5 months)
Occupation: Biomedical Engineer at MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio
Message: After 12 years in college, I finally finished a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 1991. I am a researcher in an area called "Functional Electrical Stimulation", which involves using small levels of stimulation to activate paralyzed muscles. I work primarily with people who are quadriplegic (both arms and legs paralyzed). You can check out my work website if you're interested to learn more about that. As you can imagine, with five kids, I also spend a lot of time running after kids. My wife grew up in Cleveland and was a special education teacher until she became a full-time mom. I enjoy being a dad because I get to play with all my kids' toys. I also enjoy woodworking, if I ever have the chance. I'm also an occasional preacher at my church. And finally, how come Mr. Adams still looks the same and I'm bald, fat and have a hairy chin??? [Uh, Kevin, it's all the chemicals in the back chemical storeroom preserving the carcass of the chemistry teacher -- didn't you know there was a reason for the smell of the chemistry room?]
[December 24, 2002]
David Lemke
E-mail: Lemkes@att.net
[May 31, 2004]
Sam Marcus
E-mail: m2sam@adelphia.net
Homestead, Florida since 1992
Marital Status: married for 10 years to Nancy
Children: our son Jake is 5 years old
Occupation: Own small company, US Growers Network - sales, marketing & brokerage of potted plants and cut flowers
Comments: I'd love to hear from anyone out there - if you are going to be in the South Florida area at any time, drop a line and let's get together for coffee or something.
[03/03/03]
Cynthia Lynn McCourt
E-mail: permasmudge@yahoo.com
Eugene, Oregon
Marital Status: Divorced/Single (1985, 1994)
Children: One son, Franklin Ellis Falkowski, 03/09/91
Occupation: Key Hair and Make-up for Polara Productions Other Occupations: Designer for Liquid Light, Inc., Technical Consultant HDTV Production, Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah Drama Department, Wig Master and Make-up Designer.
Interests: Stained glass, quilting, drawing, reading, puzzles, creative writing and chess. [November 3, 2006]
[May 15, 2001]
Alan Peet
E-mail: alanbpeet@gmail.com, peeta@lynden.wednet.edu
Lynden, Washington
Marital Status: Single
Children: no
Occupation: Teacher, Lynden School District
Comment: I am currently living in Lynden, Washington teaching choral music (6th Grade through 12th Grade). In addition to my choirs, I am the Music Director for the high school musical theatre productions. After graduation, I lived for a number of years in the Portland area, and attended Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon. I finished my degree at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, and taught for a year there. I taught for three years at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington before moving to my present job. I am involved in music for my church, playing drums in the worship team. I am also the band leader for our church's cafe outreach ministry, playing piano and singing. [May 8, 2006]
[June 25, 2010]
Maria Lynette (Seuell) Curry
LOWELL: Maria Lynette Curry of Lowell died June 17, 2010 at the age of 49. The family chose not to disclose the cause of death. No service was planned.
She was born November 18, 1960 in Corvallis to Terry and Esther Stahal Seuell. She married David John Curry in 1991 in Eugene.
She attended Pleasant Hill High School. The picture at the left is from her freshman year, [the last picture I could find in the yearbooks — Editor]. She was a homemaker and caregiver.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; two sons, Bruandon of Lowell and Curtis of Fall Creek; a sister Lisa Wiley of Lowell; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements were made by Sunset Hills Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematorium in Eugene.
1980-1989
1980
Robert Joseph Coleman
My brother Bob, died in an automobile accident on the morning of October 13, 2001. It was a Saturday morning.... Bob was on his way to a weekend with the National Guard. After graduating from Pleasant Hill in 1980, Bob spent 6 years in the Army. When he got out of the army he worked in the logging industry up until his passing. Bob left behind a beautiful daughter, Amber. Words can't describe how much I miss him... and his family and friends. He was an incredible person... someone who was always there for you no matter what. His memory lives on......
--Danna Coleman 1986
Dawn (Coomler) McGehee
A private memorial service was held for Dawn (Coomler) McGehee on April 18, 2015 who passed away of an apparent heart attack on April 11 at the age of 52. She was born to Richard and Shirey (Morgan) Coomler on May 27, 1962 in Cottage Grove and had two sisters, Darla Compton of Springfield and Vicki Hill of Roseburg, and one brother and his wife Douglas and Aga Coomler of Reno who all survive her. She attended high school in Cottage Grove through her junior year and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1980. Her grandparents, Howard and Jeannette Coomler, and Curtis and Judy Morgan who had all lived in Cottage Grove for many years had preceded her in death.
She had worked for Elmer's Restaurant in Springfield as manager and also was the operator and manager of the concession restaurant and campground at Baker Bay Park at Dorena Lake for many years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and loved ones, fishing, sailboating, playing pool, cheering for the Oregon Duck games and had recently completed a triathlon.
She was married to Russell Wood in 1980 and to Leonard McGehee in 1989. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Robert and Sara Wood, Gregory and Darci Wood and their two children, Russell and Bailey of Cottage Grove, and by her daughter and her husband, Dalton and Shirey (McGehee) Armstrong of
Springfield. She is also survived by her fiance, Darrell Massingale of Cottage Grove, her father, Richard Coomler of La Pine and her mother, Shirey Helsdon of La Pine. In addition, she has many friends and family who will miss her very much.
A celebration of life will be held at the Cottage Grove Elks Lodge, 755 N. River Road at 1 PM on May 2, 2015 for friends and family. A potluck will follow.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerguard/ob...
[May 28, 2010]
Julie (Schluckebier) Bowman
84564 Hilltop Drive
Pleasant Hill, Oregon 97455
541-726-2851
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Lane Community College On-line Health Carreers Instructor, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon
1981
LaLonna "Lonnie" (Keller) Kuehn
E-mail: PLESURGAIT@aol.com
2616 Franklin Pike,
Lewisburg, TN 37091
931 359-0011
Children: Benjamin 18 years old, Marshall 3 years old
Business: Pleasure Gait Farm
Comments: I am looking forward to seeing the ole' gang again....Hope to see some of the teachers too!
Tamberly (Tamby Laisure) Couch
E-mail: couchfive@yahoo.com
Tigard, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: LeRon Couch
Children: 3 sons- Brandon 9, Jordan 7, and Tyler 2
Occupation: I graduated from U of O with a BS degree in Business Management. I then went on to work in the retail industry as a buyer for almost 10 years. I am currently working harder than ever as a full time mother. I serve on the school board, the PTA and teach in the children's ministry at my church. I volunteer at least 10 hours a week to my children's school and spend a lot of time running from Basketball, soccer, ice hockey and music lessons for my boys.
Comments: I am assisting in planning the class of 1981 20 year reunion so feel free to contact me with addresses of classmates. [12 Apr 2001]
[April 27, 2002]
Beth Ann Moloney
Springfield, OR
April 20 of cancer. She was 38.
She worked in real estate in the Eugene-Springfield area. Her interests included camping, dancing and reading, and she enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include her parents of Springfield; a daughter, Allyssabeth King of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Wes of Mountain View, Calif., and Glenn of Korea; and a sister, Amy Bellew of Redmond.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 27, 2002
She will be missed by many people. A number of people spoke at her service about how much she had given THEM during her seven months at the hospice, where she had volunteered before she got sick herself.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital.
[June 17, 2001]
Kurt Pratt
E-mail: kurtwpratt@aol.com
Springfield, Oregon
(541) 747-2736
Marital Status: Still single
No children
Occupation: I work for Wilcox Farms as the nightshift production supervisor at their Salem Plant. We bottle Milk for the greater part of the state of Oregon.
Comments: I am buying a home in Springfield that I share with my 3 basset hounds. I have given my soul to Christ, my body to work, and my heart is still waiting for that special someone.
Shana Wright
E-mail: swright7@qwest.net
2760 E. Street
Springfield, OR 97477
(541)744-7668
Marital Status: significant other
Spouse Name: Jet Harris
Children: Daughter Devon, 1/14/99
Occupation: Stay-at-home Mom
1982
Becki Black
California
Single
Millworks Specialist @ Home Depot
beckiblack1@comcast.net
Yvonne (Jones) Flattum
e-mail: richardflattum@msn.com
22707 NE 139th St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
360-882-7321
Spouse: Richard Flattum (class of 79)
Children: Bryce 21 (1987), Alex 18 (1990), Megan 17 (1992)
Occupation: I have been teaching in Battle Ground, WA for the past 5 years. I teach 6th grade math and science, as well as an advanced math class.
Comments: Richard and I will be married 25 years this August. Richard is a show producer for a hunting and fishing sports/trade show, and has been with the company for 12 years. [April 11, 2009]
[April 27, 2002]
Beth Ann Moloney
Springfield, OR
died April 20, 2002, of cancer. She was 38.
She worked in real estate in the Eugene-Springfield area. Her interests included camping, dancing and reading, and she enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include her parents of Springfield; a daughter, Allyssabeth King of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Wes of Mountain View, Calif., and Glenn of Korea; and a sister, Amy Bellew of Redmond.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 27, 2002.
She will be missed by many people. A number of people spoke at her service about how much she had given THEM during her seven months at the hospice, where she had volunteered before she got sick herself.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital.
1983
The class held their 20th reunion on August 16-17th in 2003. Dinner was catered at The Pump Cafe' in Springfield. A picnic was held at the high school. We really need any addresses for classmates for future reunions. Questions? Call Heidi (Reger) Patterson at 741-3136 or Lisa (Capps) Apo 895-3437. Although there was low commitment to begin with, a good crowd got together for a nice evening. 25th reunion in 2008 anyone?
1984
[January 15, 2004]
Bonnie Bailey
Corvallis, Oregon
Marital status: married
Children: two boys, Wesley age 3 years, and William, almost 2 years
Occupation: full time mom now. I completed a Ph.D. in toxicology in 2000 and worked at CH2M Hill in Corvallis for a couple of years before I quit to stay home with my kids. Before graduate school I was a substitute teacher for a couple of years. I've done a little bit of teaching at Oregon State University the last couple of years, but mostly I stay home and take care of my boys.
Comments: I would love to hear from some of my class mates, but I am hesitant to give out my email address. I've been getting so much junk mail, I finally changed my email controls so that I only get email from people in my address book. So, it wouldn't do any good if I gave out my email address.
Teri (Cornelius) Carroll
E-mail: tericarroll@excelonline.com
Dexter, Oregon
Marital Status: Happily Married!
Children: Joshua 11 yrs, Austen 8 yrs, and Bailee Jordyn 20 mos.
Occupation: I work for Temporary Travel Services, out of my home office. My company is located in Pleasanton California. I am "jack of all trades" for the office. The owner and I work hand and hand in all areas to promote a healthy business.
Pam (Dulley) Achterberg
E-mail: jnp2004@msn.com (home) pachterberg@levi.com (work)
35490 Sunny Hill Lane
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
Marital Status: Married
Children: Daughter - Kelsi who is 13, Daughter - Kayleigh who is 11
Occupation: Customer Service at Monaco Coach Corp.
[June 20, 2005]
Jason Griswold
E-mail:grizz@hotmail.com
web page: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Base/3605/
Residence:
3560 Champlain Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757 498-4881
Occupation: Chef in the Navy, aboard the carrier Abraham Lincoln (and webmaster for the ship)
Comments: Hello -- I hope everyone is having a nice harvest and leaf falling season. We are all enjoying the leaves changing here in Virginia Beach, VA. We are in our new home now at 3560 Champlain Lane Virginia Beach Va 23452, our phone here is 757-498-4881. The kids are also starting their school after one extra long summer vacation. The immunization records got dislocated in the move. We have been jumping through he hoops to get them in school. An experience that has been exciting. What a awesome trip we had driving across country. It has been especially neat to see all the patriotism of all the land with the show of all the flags and signs. It gives me a even stronger cause to serve my country in the Navy. If you haven't seen them yet the pictures of our trip across are online....at http://photos.yahoo.com/griznet There will be some on Virginia later....we just haven't had the time to do anything since we got here getting things together. Wishing you all the best for the rest of the year.
[May 16, 2012]
Sean Harris ("Sheri Harris")
E-mail: seanharris4464@yahoo.com
Billings, Montana
Married, spouse name Jesse
Children: Christina, 21 and Amanda, 7
Occupation: Working for the City of Billings
I have a wife and two daughters and am living life to the fullest.
Comment: When your parents tell you that you can be anything you want to when you grow up, believe them.
[update 1/30/14]
Michaelle (Hickson) Clarke
E-mail - michaelleclarke@aol.com or mclarke@bend.k12.or.us
21325 Back Alley Road
Bend, Oregon 97702
541-389-8437 or 541-480-8170
Spouse Name: Cary
Children: 1 Son - Chase - Born July 22, 1992 (no biological children)
Occupation: Administrative Assistant for the Bend-La Pine School District and self-employed business owner of Clarke Construction, Excavation and Septic.
Comments: Hello to my fellow classmates. I welcome contact from any of you. I have lived in Central Oregon for 10 + years now and LOVE it!! I have been working in the school systems for 15 + years, with other various jobs including being at home full time. I have a wonderful 8 year old son, Chase, whom I am very involved with. My husband, Cary and I own our own excavation and septic business. We are currently building a vacation home in Sumpter. We have an awesome home in Bend on 30 acres with several animals. We spend every week-end and evenings riding dirt bikes, snow mobiles, 4 wheelers, sea doos, boating, hunting or fishing. I spent 9 years rodeoing very actively, however, have taken the past 4 years off. My family still lives in Jasper so I am in the valley often. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon!!
[April 12, 2001]
[February 4, 2004]
Kandace (Laisure) Zelaya
E-mail: kazelaya@aol.com
Chalmette, Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Children: two, a boy and a girl
Occupation: attorney
[April 18, 2001]
Beverly (Lanz) Gates
E-mail gbgates@peoplepc.com
Graham, WA
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Gary
Children: 3 sons - My son, Bryan, is now 18 and has graduated from high school, and is 3 classes away from having his Associates of Arts and Sciences Degree. He is going into the Marine Corps on Sept. 8, 2003. My son, Brandon, is now 14 and is currently enrolled in Frontier Jr. High in Graham, WA. My son, Dylan, is now 9, and I am still homeschooling him.
Occupation: My husband and I closed his logging business after 22 years and he has a job with the City of Tacoma's Water Department. I work part-time at the Tacoma Dome for events and concerts. [August 3, 2003]
[May 31, 2001]
Danielle (McCourt) Typinski
E-mail: typinski1@aol.com
3400 Port-au-Prince Pl.
Dulles, VA 20189
no phone yet; she's been assigned to Haiti
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Mark
Occupation: I'm a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Haiti. My husband, Mark, works for the Foreign Service as well, as the Regional Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Haiti is our first post-we arrived in November 2003 and expect to live here until November 2005. Cell phone number is country code 509/ 401-2009 but e-mail is much less expensive![June 25, 2004]
[May 16, 2002]
Tammy (McCourt) Maya
E-mail: mayafamily@netzero.com
Nebraska
Marital Status: Married (1990)
Spouse Name: Joe
Children: Matthew-stepson ('78), Karsyn-daughter ('93) & Rylee-daughter ('97)
Occupation: I work in a local bank in the trust department (First National Bank - North Platte).
Comments: I would enjoy hearing from my fellow classmates of PHHS. [April 27, 2005]
Amy (Moloney) Bellew
E-mail: a.bellew@bendcable.com
Redmond, Oregon [November 11, 2003]
[April 25, 2002]
Lynn (Sandberg) Key
E-mail: lynnkey324@yahoo.com
19714 SE 10th St.
Camas, WA 98607
360-833-1641
Marital Status: married (since 1988)
Spouse Name: Michael Key
Children: Laura, born 2/20/01, Brandon, born 5/16/03
Occupation: Domestic Engineer (I work 90 hours a week as a wife and mother)
Message: After PHHS I went to LCC for two years. I moved to Burbank, CA in 1987, where I met my husband. After an interminable period as a secretary, I helped my husband start a publishing/trade show business. I did everything from bookkeeping to magazine layout, advertising and writing magazine articles. I'm now a full-time mother. Hobbies: Songwriting, singing, gardening, bicycling. Our business website is: makeupmag.com. I would love to hear from any PHHS alumni. It's good to be back in the northwest.
[November 14, 2008]
1985
Dennis Botefur
JCP832@aol.com
Junction City, Oregon
Occupation: Police Officer
Married, 3 children
Paul Didzerekis (Paul Wright)
Even though we moved from Pleasant Hill to Eugene before I graduated High School, I thought I would send you some info on myself for the PHHS website. I never even graduated from high school but got my GED instead. I would have graduated in 1985.
E-mail address: hostmaster@3-rivers.com
Webpage: Three Rivers Internet
1203 Gowen Avenue
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-3397
Marital Status: Married
Children: None
Occupation: Small Business Owner, Entrepreneur. My wife and I own a website hosting and design company, Three Rivers Internet ( http://www.3-rivers.com/)
[November 25, 2000]
Randy (James) Liberman
E-mail: jrl117@yahoo.com or jrl117@home.com
Eugene, Oregon
Marital Status: divorced/single
Children: no
Occupation: Welder at Gibson Steel in Eugene
Comments: I left the last quarter of my senior year, transferring to Siuslaw High School. After that, I spent five years in the military and have been back here since 1990. Nothing much else to say except Take Care and GO BILLIES!
[December 30, 2004]
Sandy Smith
E-mail: SSHRMSAR@wmconnect.com
4900 Royal Ave. #36
Eugene, OR 97402
541 389-2093
Confession: To whom it may concern:
Back in (1984-1985)? David Gaffeney, Mike Stanley, and I, (Sandy Smith) were the ones who broke into the Billie Shack and looted all the Candy...It was late one night, about 1:30 am, coming home from the Drive Inn theater in Springfield, We all decided we wanted some candy..We jimmied open the Billie Shack door and tried to take the soda bottles, but they were too heavy, so we took the candy instead..THREE bags full of it. David, Mike, and I kept quiet and never told a soul. It was all we could do to carry the candy back to David's Silver Trans-Am. Mike Stanley was our lookout person, David was the Muscle and I was the one who got the door open. We were all wondering what would be on the announcement the next day about it, and sure enough, Marv wanted NAMES! This Secret that us three shared, lasted 20 years now, and I feel like it must be told who the culprits were...I've thought about telling Marv Brenneman, who I've seen from time to time in Eugene, but never had the balls to tell him. It was funny then, but was a stupid thing to do. (I APOLOGIZE for being a part of that prank, I'm REALLY SORRY.) I really need to tell someone and get this cleared up with myself. I hope we can move on and learn from our mistakes.
- Sandy Smith
1986
[June 20, 2005]
Denise L. (Bell) Pugh
E-mail: nisipugh@aol.com
Magalia, CA
Comments: Does anyone remember me? My name was Denise L. Bell. I spent my best school years at Pleasant Hill Elem. Jr. High, and only freshman yr. of high school. I hung out with Cynthia Hancock and Kim Underwood. I knew Tim Smith. I wished I would never have moved. I did not graduate; I went through hell after moving. Please contact me if you know me. I have two great teenage boys and I have been married for 15 yrs. Thank you
- Denise Pugh
[May 7, 2004]
Rusty Caudell
E-mail: Pac10duckfan@aol.com
Omaha, NE
Marital Status: Divorced/Remarried (Nov. 12, 2004 to Lori of Lincoln, Nebraska, whom I met at church.)
Children: Tyler Douglas born 11/2/1994, Kaylin Brooke born 6/12/1996. Expecting another August, 2005, my third, her first
Occupation: I'm a supervisor at First Data. We do credit card, statement processing, and anything dealing with those two things for banks.
Comments: I put my ministries outside the home on hold for now, instead focusing on building my new family. I'm still involved in bible studies through my church and have been asked to teach some bible studies there as well. I like to read, mostly religion and politically based books. I especially like authors Frank Peretti, Tim LaHaye/Jerry Jenkins, and Sean Hannity. I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces in 2006, assuming I recognize the faces, at the 20 year reunion. Hope to see you there! [May 24, 2005]
Scott Graham
E-mail: grahamsor@attbi.com (maybe try grahamsor@comcast.net)
Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children: Jessica 2/27/2000.
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer at MTM Systems, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon
[March 6, 2005]
Cynthia Hancock
Cynthia died on February 24, 2005 in Springfield at the age of 37. The family chose not to list the cause of death. She was born Sept. 11, 1967 in Sacramento, to Gary and Nancy Hall Hancock. She attended Pleasant Hill High school. She had worked as a caregiver and enjoyed gardening, painting, music, and flower arranging. She had lived in Springfield for eight years and previously lived in San Antonio, Texas. Survivors include her mother, of Klamath Falls, and two brothers, Gary Hancock of Cottage Grove and Michael Hancock of Portland. The March 2nd memorial service was held at Dexter Lak Park, with Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Anyone who wishes to share memories of her can write to Richard Adams for posting for a more suitable memorial.
Denise Bell comments: I was sad to hear about Cynthia, but I needed to know. She was my best friend growing up; she taught me to be positive and to be alive. She was a beautiful person, always smiling and full of laughter. I will miss her.
[February 20, 2009]
Curtis Kreklau
A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Riverside Community Church in Cottage Grove for Curtis Theodore Kreklau of Cottage Grove, formerly of Springfield. He died February 17, 2009, of a respiratory infection at age 41. He was born July 11, 1967, in Eugene to Carl and Judy Murphy Kreklau. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1986. He workede as "Wheels the Clown". Survivors include his mother; a brother, Chip of Cottage Grove' and a sister, Carla Kreklau of Springfield. Arrangements were by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Remembrances to the Easter Seals Society.
Ross Quenzer
E-mail: quenzer4@verizon.net
Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children: Christopher, 3/23/1994; Cameron, 5/15/1998
Occupation: Corporate Applications Engineer, Mentor Graphics Corp., Wilsonville, OR
[update 11/24/08]
[March 24, 2005]
Wendy Kay Lanz
Wendy, who was living in Scio, Oregon, died March 20, 2005, of injuries suffered as a passenger in a motorcycle accident. She was 36.
Lanz was born July 24, 1968, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Alfred and Sandra Cleveland Lanz. She moved to the Pleasant Hill area when she was five and lived there throughout her high school years, graduating in 1986. She had lived in the Scio area for the past five years and was a department manager at Wal-Mart in Lebanon.
Lanz enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with her sons.
Survivors include her mother, Sandy Davis of Coburg,; her father, of Scio; three sons, Christopher, Garrett, and Aaron, all of Scio; and two sisters, Mandy McGuire of Lorane, and Beverly Gates of Graham, Washington. The March 25th burial services were held at 11:00 a.m. in the Scio Baptist Church. Burial was followed in Miller Cemetery in Scio. Huston-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her sons, in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.
[May 28, 2010]
Jonathan Schluckebier
14031 First Avenue, N.E.
Seattle, Washington 98125
Cell 206-368-0103
Occupation: Recording Engineer, Independent Contractor-Radioactive Recording, Seattle, Washington
[July 30, 2005]
Luke Skully
Luke and his girlfriend Angie died in the great tsunami of December 26, 2004. Kelly Heather Penselin found the website below that has details of his life after high school and pictures from age 2 to this haunting picture below of his walking out to the sunset sea.
http://www.friendsofangieandluke.com/
1987
Billies Class of '89 or Close Enough Reunion
August 7-9, 2009
invited you to join their reunion that summer and their festivities were August 7-9, 2009. Click here for details
Class of 1987 21-year Reunion!
took place on the July 18, 19, & 20, 2008. Anyone can contact me, Katrina Barnhart @ alohatnc@aol.com or Bev Hoit @ Calbev@comcast.net (or 541 912-5216). Thanks
Christopher Barnhart
Email: Alohatnc@aol.com
Pleasant Hill OR
Married to Katrina Marsh, class of '87
Kelsi (15), Paisley (13), Clover (10)
Katrina Owns Now & Zen Hair Design and Chris owns Pleasant Hill Barber Shop
In Pleasant Hill
[February 8, 2007]
Kelley (Birchman) Myllenbeck
E-mail: rkmyll@hotmail.com
Arizona
Children: no
Occupation: Administrative Coordinator for Stevens Leinweber Construction
Comments: The picture is of me with my "little brothers" Jeff and Joe.
[May 12, 2008]
[April 16, 2004]
Anthony "John" Ficek
A celebration of life was held April 21 for Anthony "John" Ficek of Springfield, who died April 16 of a congenital heart valve defect. He was 36.
He was born Feb. 7, 1968, in Eugene to Thomas and Kathlene Shephard Ficek. He married Shelly Smith in Eugene on Sept. 10, 1988.
John was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. He was employed as a lead salesman in the brush division and as a machine operator for Rose Logging Inc.
John loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband and father, loving son and brother to his family. A Christian man who loved life and being one with nature, he was an avid sportsman who could bring joy and laughter to those around him. He was blessed in his life's work and enjoyed a wonderful fellowship with his co-workers. But his greatest joy and source of pride came from his wife and children. John was very loved by his large family and wealth of friends. His smile and laughter will be missed, but his memories and light will sustain us.
Survivors include his parents; his wife; three sons, Chad, Chase and Colton, all of Springfield; and a brother, Jess of Creswell.
Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield was in charge of arrangements.
[September 17, 2010]
Denise (Granite) Plummer
PLEASANT HILL — A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the parish hall at Pleasant Hill Lutheran Church for Denise M. Plummer of Pleasant Hill, who died Sept. 4, 2010 of heart failure. She was 40.
She was born March 6, 1970, in Eugene to Joseph and Donna Dorathy Granite. She married Stacy Plummer on June 15, 1991, in Springfield. They later divorced.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1987 and attended Lane Community College for two years. She worked at the Little Red Farm in Springfield for many years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Austin and Tyler, both of Pleasant Hill; her father, now of Springfield; her mother, Donna Granite Smith, now of Hillsboro; four sisters, Daralyn DeHaven-Murdoch and Karin Carroll, both of Eugene, and Karen DeHaven and Cheri DeHaven-Peccia, both of Milwaukie; and a brother, Kevin Granite of Los Angeles.
Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Remembrances to the Austin and Tyler Plummer Fund at Siuslaw Valley Bank in Pleasant Hill.
[September 1, 2005]
Mark Gruber Jr.
Passed away 04/25/92. He was not married but was engaged. He had one child, Stephanie, who was two years old at the time and is now 15.
Mark was in the US Navy and had served in the Gulf War and had plans to make the navy a career. He loved spending time with his family. He liked fishing, camping, and hunting.
He is survived by His parents Mark and Lynn Gruber of Jasper (now Springfield) and his sister Melisa, his fiancé Nancy, one niece Brandee and one daughter, Stephanie all of Springfield.
Remembered by his sister: Melisa.jones@monacocoach.com or mrklyn@msn.com
Those of you who knew Mark might share memories of what he was like with a daughter who didn't have enough time to know him.
[March 6, 2002]
Francis M. Kok
E-mail: fkok@home.nl
address:
Prinsenkampsweg 1
7605 CT Almelo ( Ov )
The Netherlands
phone: 06-50835764
Netherlands
Marital Status: divorced/ significant other
Other: Erik
Children: Two boys, Jeffrey (19 October 88), Jonathan (14 May 1993)
Occupation: Stay at home mom
Comments: My high school years were the best of my life. I hope everyone has a great and fullfilling life.
Katrina (Marsh) Barnhart
Email: Alohatnc@aol.com
Pleasant Hill OR
Married to Christopher Barnhart, class of '87
Kelsi (15), Paisley (13), Clover (10)
Katrina Owns Now & Zen Hair Design and Chris owns Pleasant Hill Barber Shop in Pleasant Hill.
[03/03/03]
Russell Tiller
E-mail: bigstackslayer@yahoo.com
Aloha, Oregon
503-536-3879
Occupation: full-time student at PSU
Comments: Currently a liberal studies major with minors in creative writing and physics. After graduation, I hope to get into the UofO's creative writing masters program. I'm now divorced from my first wife but am in a serious relationship that rocks! My hobby (and part-time job) is Texas Holdem. Any good cash games inPH?
[update 7/24/08]
1988
[May 31, 2004]
Kelly Penselin
E-mail:scopen71@msn.com
Oregon
Martial Status: Married Heather Scott (also class of '88) in 1993.
Children: Katherine (b.6/13/1992) and Kira (b.6/21/1998)
Occupation: Construction laborer on various projects in and around Eugene.
[July 24, 2008]
Guy Ralstin
E-mail: healthyvibrance@gmail.com
Vancouver, WA 98665
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Juli
Children: I have a 2 year old girl named Emily
Occupation: Senior Mechanical Engineer for a Digital Display firm in Beaverton, Oregon. My wife Juli and I are also earth friendly entrepreneurs who work from home as well.
[April 2, 2004]
Heather (Scott) Scott-Penselin
E-mail:scopen71@msn.com
Oregon
Martial Status: Married Kelly Penselin (also class of 1988) in 1993, will be married 11 years as of August 2004.
Children: Katherine b. 6/13/92 and Kira b. 6/21/98
Occupation: Charge Nurse (LPN) at a Eugene area nursing and rehab center.
[July 15, 2009]
Viki (Sprague) Burns
E-mail: mistaken4sweet@yahoo.com
Facebook profile: You're going to have to try copying and pasting this web
address into your browser; I can't make this work as a hot link.
If that doesn't work, try laboriously typing it in by hand. Sorry about
the incredibly long FaceBook URLs.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1483360811&ref=profile&__a=1#/profile.php?id=1483360811&ref=profile
Comments: Hi :)I am happily settled down in Oakridge with my husband Kevin and the two of my kids still at home (Jaci, 9th grade and Marshal, 8th grade). I have a 23 year old son and a 19 year old step daughter who out on their own and in college, and a 19 year old son in the army.
Kevin also has a daughter who lives in Springfield and a son and his wife who live in Redmond and they're expecting their first baby!! (Does that make me grandma?? Already!!?) lol :)
I currently work for the Dead Mountain Echo newspaper here in Oakridge (become a fan here on FB!). I'm the only paid employee, so it's pretty quiet. I'm learning photography and sometimes I get to write. I ended up there quite by accident after a twisted turn of events, but I really like it. The hours are perfect, there is no long commute, and I enjoy getting to learn the business so the owner/publisher can retire someday.
I moved to Oakridge in 2000 and absolutely LOVE it here!! During the summer we spend whole days swimming at the lake or river--there are some really awesome swimming holes up the North Fork--or whole weeks camping. And during the winter the snow falls often but it rarely sticks and accumulates, giving us the best of both worlds!
I'm too lazy to hike, bike, or ski, but I love watching the scenery from the seat of a Jeep or ATV.
We have a fire pit in our back yard where we enjoy sitting out during the evening with a drink or two and relaxing with friends and family. And there is a little bar up town that has karaoke on weekends. Yup...I'm a sucker! LOL
I guess I've become a hillbilly too, because I really don't like it when I have to go into the valley for whatever reason.
:)
[October 27, 2008]
Troy V. Thompson
E-mail: troy_t02@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.myspace.com/clowndamagedrummer
Currently living in Supply, North Carolina
Marital Status: Divorced (but currently in a serious relationship)
Children: Lane William David Thompson (born August 1995) 13 years old. and Cale Jay Thompson (born October 1996) 12 years old.
Occupation: I am currently a Firefighter with the Tri-Beach Fire Department
Comments: I just want to say I'm sorry I missed the 20 year...but at LEAST I wasn't the ONLY one to miss it. I have relocated and was unable to attend. HOWEVER, if we start throwing stuff together, say, like, every 5 years or so (would be nice..) I will make it a point to make the next one. I saw the pics, and was happy to see most of the class...but kind of bummed that more people (Lynda Powell, Kathy Norris, OB Babb , and so on..), myself included, weren't there. I have included 2 pics. One of me from my grad photos (in 1988 - with the Pleasant Hill Fire Department), and one taken 2 days ago (Currently a Firefighter with the Tri-Beach Fire Department in North Carolina).
Hope all is well with you back on the West Coast , and I hope to see you at the next reunion. GOOO Billies!!
Sincerely ,
Troy V. Thompson
1989
You were invited to come to the Class of 1990's 20th reunion in August of 2010. Details are on their webpage.
Billies Class of '89 or Close Enough Reunion happened August 7-9, 2009
The planning was by Casey Faust, Chris Case, Eli Babbs, Scott Conrad, Luke Strahota, Jeff Schneider. There was a group page and event page on Facebook under the same name. We are encouraging people to join for information updates.
There was a no-host, non-formal mixer for Friday, August 7th. The Saturday, August 8th plan was also no-host, set for McShane's just off I-5 at 30th Ave. We intended this night to be more dressed down and loose. The plan included more time to catch-up, a video presentation leading into a short performance by a band called The Billies (see above names), that balanced a few 80's songs with a few of their P.H. inspired originals. The night continued with a professional DJ playing dance music focused on celebrating those totally awesome 80's! On Sunday, August 9th we reserved the sheltered area (#4) at Jasper Park, and had a potluck BBQ with a family oriented focus, including games and activities designed to involve the kids and their parents, and just to have a fun sunny day in the park.
Thanks, Casey Faust faustcasey@comcast.net
[January 15, 2008]
Cassondra (Arnett) Lucey
E-mail: cassondraa@hotmail.com
Washington
Marital Status: Married
Children: James 3 1/2, Sean 2
Occupation: Retired Microsoft
Comments: I have a bio and contact info on
https://www.alumniclass.com/pleasanthillbillies?msg=logged-out, I'm also on Facebook under "Cassondra Arnett Lucey"
[December 18, 2008]
Ryan Bennett
E-mail: ryben97305@yahoo.com
Turner, Oregon
Marital Status: Happily married 12 years
Children: Our son David is 15, and our daughter McKenzie is 11 ( going on 25! )
Occupation: Electrician
Comments: Oh boy! Where do I start? After high school I joined the USAF and had a lot of fun seeing the world. I went through a short marriage and divorce with Tanya Bright (class of 1988). After the service I moved back to the Salem area where I entered the electrical apprenticeship. I was somehow able to charm a beautiful woman by the name of Nikki.
We are now happily married and have two lovely (I hesitate to use that term now that the teenage years have hit full force) children. My son is on the Cascade High School football and basketball teams. Cascade plays P.Hill, which leaves me a winner either way, I just wait until half time and decide which side of the stands to sit in! My daughter plays basketball and is looking forward to being a cheerleader for the high school.
I worked my way through apprenticeship to be a journeyman, through that to be a General Supervisor, opened and ran my own electrical contracting company for some time. When the company started to take too much time from family, I decided to work towards my Electrical Inspector certification and eventually worked as an inspector for two different counties. After a few years of inspecting, I once again longed to use my skills and work with my hands, so I accepted a job working for an electrical contractor in Salem as a supervisor, designer, and estimator.
We need more people to post on here! I was able to find the time between kids football and basketball practice and games, choir concerts, property maintenance and restoration, a little farming, hunting, fishing and camping, oh and I guess there is also that work thing I have to do to support all the fun! If I can find the time, then you can too! let us know what's up! -- Ryan
[January 7, 2008]
Scott Conrad
scottconrad@comcast.net
2020 NE 60th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children: Dog, Sydney 11.5 years, no kids
Occupation: Confocal Engineer, Leica Microsystems, Heidelberg Germany
Comments: Howdy, Billies. Well, I left Pleasant Hill in 1989 and moved to Eugene. Attended Lane Community College (Harvard on the hill) and graduated in 1991. Transferred to the University of Oregon and enrolled in the school of journalism. Realized I didn't want to be a sports writer like my old man and spent the majority of my time having a great time. Wink, wink. Left the Eugene area in 1995 and joined the United States Air Force. The Air Force sent me to school, got my electronics engineering degree and served out the rest of my enlistment in Mississippi. Moved back to Oregon, thank God, and worked in the semiconductor business for six years before taking a position with my current employer, Leica Microsystems. I work on confocal microscopes. I'm married for the second time and enjoying life with no kids and a dog.
[January 7, 2008]
Denise Culver
E-mail: dculver@egrassoc.com
Dexter, Oregon
Marital Status: Not married but attached
Children: None
Occupation: Office Administrator for an Environmental & Geological Consulting Firm
Comments: Okay so here it goes--After graduation I traveled back east and spent 4 years in the US Army in the Counter-Intelligence and Security Field. After that I came home and attended LCC for about a year and then took off for Florida. I lived there for a year and decided to come home and get a real job. Actually I attended LCC again and continued to off and on around my full time job and I finally received my degree in 2003.
I worked for Farwest Steel for about 7 years and then left there to come work for EGR & Associates, Inc., my current job which I truly love and have been here for almost 8 years. I live in the same house I did when I was attending the Pleasant Hill Schools—there is no place like home. I have no children, just a mortgage. I do, however, have two cats and a dog. For fun I like to explore the beautiful Oregon great outdoors. I recently got into Geocaching, and I love to go mountain biking, rafting, camping, etc.. To test my patience I go golfing with some friends. It is so great that we can keep in touch with fellow classmates -- what would we do without the internet, FaceBook, MySpace, etc.? What a great thing. I can't wait to hear from you and see some of you at the 20 year reunion.
[January 7, 2008]
Casey Faust
E-mail: faustcasey@comcast.net
Tigard, OR
Marital Status: married
Children: Wilson 5/26/06
Occupation: Elementary School teacher, currently substitute teaching in Tigard-Tualatin School District.
Comments: I've been a dad since 2006, married since 2005, teaching since 2001, writing songs and playing in bands since 1990, and refusing to outgrow surfing since the day I started in 1984 (though lately the other priorities listed are getting much more attention). My wife and I sold our condo last spring, and are now the proud owners of a bigger mortgage. We do love the house our bank is kindly allowing us to buy from them a stick and a brick at a time! In all sincerity, having Wilson has been the greatest joy of our lives. We feel humble and blessed to call this amazing little ball of energy our son (not to be confused with the amazing ball of energy we call our Sun). As the boundaries of his world expand with each day's new discoveries, he provides us with a constant source of pride and cheap entertainment. So, that's the story of me and mine these days, minus a few details!
[July 27, 2009]
Kamala (Hollander) Shugar
Email:kshugar@msn.com
Eugene Oregon
Marital Status: Married to Richard Shugar
Children: 2 kids -- Avi (8) and Miriam (4).
Occupation: Assistant Attorney in Charge, Oregon Department of Justice, Child Advocacy Section.
Comments: I am on facebook if you want current photos. My
husband Richard is an architect and owns his own firm: 2Form Architecture, see: www.2-form.com
[July 22, 2008]
Will Keepers
E-mail:wilkeepers@yahoo.com
Yuba City, CA
Marital Status: Married
Children: three daughters: Taylor 9, Sierra 7, and Savannah 1
Occupation: Science teacher at Faith Christian School
Comments: I spent six years getting a four year degree at Blue Mountain Community College and the University of Idaho. In the spring of 95, I returned to Pleasant Hill to student teach with Ms. Lorence and Mr. Adams. After student teaching and teaching a year in Cottage Grove, I couldn't find a job as a teacher and decided to change gears and join the Navy. After boot camp in Chicago, language school in Monterey, and tech school in San Angelo, Texas, I spent 4 years as an Arabic Linguist in Georgia. While in language school, I met and married my wife (who was a Persian-Farsi linguist in the Navy). We had 2 daughters in Georgia, then returned to Oregon in 2002, where I was a substitute teacher in Pleasant Hill and worked at the feed store. In January of '03, I got a teaching job in Sacramento, and in June of '03, I got a teaching job in Yuba City where I still work and where we had a third daughter.
So here I am, teaching, coaching cross country, raising my kids, and starting a Masters Degree program online. My goals are to teach for another 20-25 years, then write a few novels and/or go into politics. Hope you all are well.
[March 3, 2002]
Allette J. (Pierce) Wellauer
E-mail: ajwellauer@piercetribe.org
Website: www.piercetribe.org/Allette
Residence-Texas
Marital Status-Happily going on 10 years
Children- 3 boys: Caleb 7/16/92, Jacob 10/31/93 and Nathaniel 12/9/96
Occupation: Domestic Goddess--just kidding...I'm finishing my Surgical Technology Degree in August and I have Scrubbed in on over 100 cases so far.
Message: After my brief tour in the Army as a Medic my husband and I moved here to Texas. We bought our house here in 1998 and currently we are really looking forward to my graduation in August. I am really enjoying my Surgical Anatomy and Cardiovascular courses and I loved my Physiology class but I can't wait to be able to spend more time with my boys and my hubby. Bob is a Network Manager for the State of Texas. We are always busy rollerbalding, going to Cub Scouts functions, doing homework --theirs and mine--- and spending time together as a family. Check out our Website for fun pics and updates. I am looking forward to the 2009 reunion and catching up. The '99 one was spent chasing my rugrats. You can also view some memorabilia pics of Dance Team on the Classmates.com site under Photo albums.
Update 2005: Another chapter began this year after a permanent injury and lengthy recovery I am back in college currently pursuing a degree in computer science/web programming. I am totally loving the web design-which is a surprise to me since I thought I was a 'people-person' and would not enjoy sitting in front of a computer endlessly...but I love it. Still happy to be married to my Bob and my boys are growing fast: Caleb is12, Jacob is 11 and Nathaniel is 8. Drop me an email or come visit us in Sunny Texas! We bought a bigger house in '03 so we have plenty of room :-) [April 3, 2005]
[January 30, 2002]
Julius "Chooch" Vanis
email cvanis@cascadehealth.org
Junction City, Oregon
Marital Status: Happily for almost 14 years
Children: 2 Daughters : Maddison 11, & Phoebe 7
Occupation: Administrative Director, Cascade Health Solutions
Message: Well lots has happened professionally and personally for me over the past few years…I ended up having a quadruple by-pass in 2006 after having the only warning signs of heartburn, at least I didn’t have a heart attack…that was a life changing experience to say the least, all has gone well since the surgery and I’m living a heart-healthy lifestyle. My wife and I are still happily married and we enjoy our daughters immensely. Professionally I’m now with Cascade Health Solutions (long merger story) and work as the Administrative Director, I supervise two departments (including MedExpress) as well as multiple administrative functions…definitely keeps me busy and it’s never a dull moment. We moved to Junction City this past summer and I’m adjusting to life rooting for the Tigers, ouch…Well that’s it for now and hopefully we’ll see some of you folks this summer, as we plan to attend…till then…
[update 1/13/09]
[March 8, 2001]
Libby (Wittenberg) Calnon
E-mail: libby@calnon.net
Year of graduation: 1989 - although I graduated as a junior and was actually part of the class of 1990
Columbia City, OR
Marital Status: Married
Children: Nope
Occupation: Communication Specialist for electric utility
Comments: You can find me on Facebook
[update 1/9/09]
1990-1999
1990
Billies Class of 1990 Twentieth Reunion
happened August 7-8, 2010
The classes of 1988, 1989, 1991, and 1992 were also invited.
Can you believe it's been 20 years? Where does the time go? We had some great
events planned and the weekend was a lot of fun.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• August 7th, 2010
Meet & Greet at Villard St. Pub 1417 Villard St, Eugene OR
Saturday night from 7:00 - 11:00 for a no-host gathering in a casual atmosphere. Appetizers were included.
• August 8th, 2010
Family BBQ and Potluck Picnic from 10:00 - 6:00 at Jasper Park Site #2
This day was spent relaxing in the park and enjoying family oriented activities. Alumni brought a side dish to add to the potluck. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and soda were provided. Jasper Park requires a $5 Day Use Fee per carload.
Cost per Alumni: $50.00
Cost per Guest (non-Alumni): $10.00
DAWN DAVIS was the person who coordinated all the events. Thank you, Dawn!!
532 N 38th Street
Springfield, OR 97478
[December 1, 2007]
Tracy (Bettger) Trunnell
tracy@trunnelltrustee.com
Homepage: www.trunnelltrustee.com
209 Waukeena Way
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 767-0929 home/office
Marital Status: Married to Wes Trunnell since August 16, 1997
Children: 9 year old girl (born 10-13-98) - Taylor Trunnell
Occupation: Currently self-employed as a Lawyer and a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon
[December 6, 2008]
Dawn Davis
You can contact me through http://www.Myspace.com/dld313
Occupation: Buyer for Bulk Handling Systems in Eugene bulkhandlingsystems.com
BHS manufactures and installs material sorting and handling systems for the solid waste and recycling industries. Waste management companies, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and municipalities
around the world.
Comments: I hope all are doing well and I hope to see you at our 20th Reunion coming up.
[April 9, 2010]
Denise (Harris) Pohrman
E-mail:denisepohrman@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/denisepohrman
2619 J St
Springfield, OR
541 953-0288
Marital Status:Married for 19 years
Children: 2 daughters Alyssa (1992) Sr Spfld High Chelsea (1997)
Occupation: Manage family business Bright Oak Meats Springfield OR
Comments: I am so excited to see that we will have a reunion. I was asking other alumni and they thought that the one last year was for all 3 years and I was sad!!
[November 22, 2002]
Jody Hart .aka.(Joe Hart)(Joseph Hart)
email: JodyHart@yahoo.com
Hollywood, California
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Occupation: Actor / Stuntman / Film Crew
Comments: I joined the Marine Corps in 1992 and got out in 1996. Started working film in Oregon on the movie Without Limits. Moved back to San Diego and worked for five years in the crew of several show and movies (Pensacola Wings of Gold, Silk Stalkings).
I am now in Hollywood and working as an Actor and Stuntman. Shows include, to date, XXX, Daredevil, Swat,Crossing Jordon, American Dreams, Alias, CSI Miami,The District.
I hope everyone is doing well, email me and let me know.
Albert M. Huntington
E-mail: balberth@yahoo.com
Sunnyvale, California
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Linda Wang (June 2002)
Children: None
Occupation: Currently working as an integrated circuit design engineer at Linear Technology
Comments: What have I been doing in the past 10 years? I graduated from Stanford in spring of 1994 and went to work for a 25 year old company called Silicon Systems, which was subsequently bought by Texas Instruments. I now work for Linear Technology. The chips I designed could be in your computer or cell phone.
I got married to Linda Wang in June of 2002 (she's the short one on the left).
Feel free to e-mail me.
[October 12, 2004]
Cynthia (Hyatt) Johnson
E-mail: erikcynthia@wmconnect.com
Eugene, Oregon
Marital status: married (Erik Johnson) since 1996
Children: Faith (1998) and Heidi (2000)
Occupation: mother
[June 26, 2006]
Melanie (Ogan) Pickens
E-mail: mpickens@bigriver.net
Location: After several moves to more states than I can count on one hand we have almost settled in Atoka, Tennessee
Marital Status: Married 1993,
Husband: Jim
Children: Emma (1996) and Allison (2002)
Occupation: Currently a sixth grade World History teacher at Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tennessee. Working on my Administration degree.
1991
Class of 1991 20-Year Reunion
Saturday night, August 6th 7-11pm (Adults only)
Boulevard Grill (upstairs private room)
2123 Franklin Blvd., Eugene
Appetizers were included and there was a no host bar
Sunday afternoon, August 7th 11:30am (Families were welcome)
Elijah Bristow State Park
38263 Wheeler Rd.
Alumni brought their own picnic food and drinks
$20 per person (kids were free)
RSVPs and money was by end of July
Send money to Amy (Kosinski) Kenagy, 2607 Melrose Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471
Hope all is well with you!
Thanks,
Rebecca (Eisel) Walker (skywalker8588@yahoo.com)
Kamie Beck
E-mail Babyk42273@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 221
Dexter, OR 97431
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: 1 daughter: Aysia Rose, born 6/9/94, 7 years in June
Occupation: Currently exploring my occupation fields.
Comments: Wuz up y'all????
[May 2, 2001]
Edgar Casteneda
E-mail: edgar_castaneda@hotmail.com
Jalisco, Mexico.
Marital status: married
Children: 1 little 3 month old boy, his name is Edgar
Ocupation: I have my own business, I have a car-lot.(buy and sell cars)
Comments: I'm really excited about going to our 10 yr. class reunion. I want to tell everyone of class '91 to come to Mexico anytime; be sure you have a friend and a home to stay down here, and thank everyone at PHHS for having me as an exchange student in 1990-1991.
Bill Evans
E-mail: thmpr99@ysbcglobal.net
SSG US Army
B 27th BSB 4/1 CAV
FT Bliss, Texas
Marital Status: Married (for 4 years)
Spouse Name: Nickeya (Curl) Evans
Children: I have two daughters, Kyana 4 y/o and Zamyra 2 y/o.
Message: Currently living in El Paso, Texas. Moved here earlier this year after returning from a year in Iraq. Have spent the past eight years in Germany and loved it. Spent some time traveling in Europe while I was there. Now I am on my last leg of the career. Hoping to spend it here in Texas.
Hope to see you all at the 20 year reunion. [December 29, 2005]
[January 9, 2009]
Trudy (Pallin) Schug
E-mail: coachschug@yahoo.com, facebook - Trudy Schug
Renton, Washington
Marital Status: Married - 10 years to Erick Schug
Children: Devin - age 8, DJ - age 4 & Ella - age 2.75
Occupation: Elementary PE Teacher - Kent School
Some predictions from the 1991 yearbook:
• Most Likely to Go with the Flow: Dareen Senn, Kim Ewert
• Most Likely to Have Kids: Mike Schafor
• Most Likely to Succeed: Gina Fegles, Rocky Kumlin
• Most Likely to be Late to their Own Funeral: Jon Rombach, Erika Johnston
1992
20-Year REUNION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd
Optional Night at The Bridge Bar & Grill on Franklin Blvd across from Matthew Knight Arena. ALL classes from Pleasant Hill will be invited to this event. It's always nice to see others from years before or after us. Being a small school, we had friends from several classes.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th
11:00 am–3ish or so at Jasper Park—First covered area.
We will be by the baseball diamond if anyone wants to throw together a game and show some skills :-)
SATURDAY NIGHT
7:30 pm-'til whenever.
The Boulevard (formerly Black Angus Restaurant)
There will be a hors d'oeuvres buffet with a wonderful variety of food to choose from.
This is a No-Host bar.
If you go the website, and then Local Amenities, it will list the hotel information that is there at The Boulevard for those who would like to stay
http://www.theboulevardeugene.com
If there are enough people who would need or want a babysitter, I was considering renting a room specifically for that reason. I have some options with some high schoolers who would love to make some extra cash, and whom I trust 100%.
Any questions, concerns or suggestions are encouraged.
Thank you,
Keila, Nina and Our fabulous BBQ King for the picnic, Harold Holman
P.S. feel free to invite members of the classes of 1991 and 1993 to our reunion too. We all had friends in other grades.
[May 14, 2001]
Keila (Capfer) Craig
E-mail: Keilacraig@aol.com
Tualatin, Oregon(temporary)
Marital Status: Happily married
Children: 1 little boy, Wyatt Thomas, 1 yr. old
Comments: I hope all are doing well.
[May 23, 2004]
Harold Holman
E-mail: haroldholman@comcast.net
Springfield, OR
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Alison Tharp (PHHS class of '92 as well)
Children: Have our first child due in late August. Until then our Dachshund will do fine.
Occupation: After high school, I worked my way up through the ranks at a plywood mill for years. Then after Alison and I got married, we moved to Portland for Alison to attend OHSU. While there I worked for the Department of Veteran's Affairs Police Department. When we moved back home, I decided it was time for me to go back to school and finish getting my degree. Therefore, I am currently a student at the University. Something I should have done 10 years ago, but you are never too old.
Comments: My plans are to eventually teach High School History (preferably in Pleasant Hill). Alison is working as a nurse at Mckenzie-Willamette Hospital, and would like to go back to school soon as well.
Reunion: I am upset that we did not have a 10 year reunion. I would love to get together and see all our old classmates. Anybody wanting to help plan a little get together or just want to reminisce feel free to call me at 726-8784, or e-mail me at haroldholman@comcast.net
Charlie Roche'
E-mail: croche68@yahoo.com
Homepage:http://www.sjsuspartans.com
San Jose, California
Occupation: Physical Education Instructor / Assistant Football Coach at California State University, San Jose
Comment: I have accepted a new job at San Jose State University. My title is still the same, assistant football coach. I am happy to be back on the west coast. I will be up in P-Hill in July. I hope everyone is doing good still. [July 24, 2001]
[May 23, 2004]
Alison (Tharp) Holman
E-mail: haroldholman@comcast.net
Springfield, OR
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Harold Holman (PHHS class of '92 as well)
Children: Have our first child due in late August. Until then our Dachshund will do fine.
Occupation: nurse at Mckenzie-Willamette Hospital, and would like to go back to school soon as well.
Reunion: We are upset that we did not have a 10 year reunion. I would love to get together and see all our old classmates. Anybody wanting to help plan a little get-together or just want to reminisce feel free to call us at 726-8784, or e-mail us at haroldholman@comcast.net
1993
20-year REUNION
August 16-18, 2013
Friday night: no-host social at Gatehouse Pizza.
Saturday: dinner/dance/games at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center. Special room rates are available.
Sunday: family pot luck at the outside shelter at Splash Wave Pool.
$50.00 per person. Payments and RSVP's due by June 15, 2013.
Contact Keri Riggs-Brown at 541-206-7157 or Jodeen75@comcast.net for more information.
[August 3, 2001]
Jennifer (Clark) Nelson
E-mail: jensway3@yahoo.com
345 First St.
Lowell, OR
541-937-2099
Marital Status: divorced/engaged to Michael Tentinger
Children: Brandon Nelson 6, Mckenzie Nelson 4, Shasta Tentinger 2.
Occupation: Homemaker and enjoying every minute with my family
[June 10, 2003]
Charles Ellis
E-mail: cellis@cephotos.com
Website: http://www.cephotos.com
Eugene, Oregon soon to be Seattle, Washington
Marital Status: Married (Four Years)
Spouse's Name: Jennifer Gahagan (SEHS Class of 90)
Children: Nadia Jane Gahagan Ellis 4 1/2 years old
Occupation: Self-Employed Professional Photographer for the past 6 years.
Comment: We are moving soon to Seattle for more work in a bigger market. My wife recently received her Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon and is looking forward to working in Seattle. My daughter, fortunate for her, is the spitting image of my beautiful wife.
[October 24, 2005]
Stacy (Greene) Gresser
E-mail: gresser5@msn.com
Springfield, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: John
Spouse PHHS Class of '93
Children: 3 Girls - Brooklynn 1994, Samantha 1998, Alli 2000
Occupation: Homemaker and Volleyball Coach at PHHS
[October 24, 2005]
John Gresser
E-mail: aadco1@msn.com
Springfield, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Stacy Greene Gresser
Spouse PHHS Class of '93
Children: 3 Girls - Brooklynn 1994, Samantha 1998, Alli 2000
Occupation: Self Employed, remodeling, decks, and new construction. AADCO Enterprises, L.L.C.
[September 29, 2001]
Sherry (Harris) Bryson
E-mail: scbryson@aol.com
Springfield, Oregon
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Matt Bryson
Spouse PH Class of 94
Children: Matthew (6), Tyler (1)
Occupation: Currently - at home with children
Comments: I graduated from the University of Oregon in 99 with a B.S. in Psychology. GO DUCKS!!! I am hoping to go back to school to get my Masters in Education. Right now I am enjoying my time with my husband and children.
[January 7, 2002]
Andrew Huntington
E-mail: HuntingtonAS@hotmail.com
Homepage: www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~andrewsh
Beaverton, Oregon
Marital Status: Married, on January 8, 2004 to Sarah
Occupation: senior engineer at Voxtel, where I am responsbile for the design, simulation, and growth of III-V detectors and sources, and Lance Corporal in Marine Corps Reserve.
Children: no
Comments: Hi. I hope everyone is doing well. I finshed up a Ph.D. at UC Santa Barbara, working on lasers. I then joined the Marines and am now working in the Portland area.
[February 11, 2004]
[03/03/03]
Maike Jacobi
E-mail: missmaike@hotmail.com
Chicago, IL
Marital Status: Single, but co-habitating
Children: none
Occupation: Graduate Student
Comments: Hello, all! I'm living in Chicago and finishing up my MFA in Acting at DePaul University's acting conservatory - The Theatre School. I'm not sure what I'll do when I graduate, but I plan on either staying here or moving to Los Angeles. God, help me.
[03/30/08]
Louie LaForteza
Louie LaForteza of Springfield died March 22 of heart failure. He was 32. He was born June 10, 1975, in California. LaForteza was the owner-operator of People Pleaser. Survivors include his father, Lou; his mother, Beth Rutherford; a grandmother, Dione Pugh; three children, Luis LaForteza, Alexis LaForteza and Sammi Scott, all of Springfield; a brother, Jesse of Ohio; and life partner, Billie Jo.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the Louie LaForteza children’s fund at U.S. Bank.
You are invited to come listen, learn, talk, cry, but most of all laugh with us at Louie's Celebration of Life – a life which Louie celebrated each and everyday – at Pleasant Hill High School Gym, April 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. (wear your Hawaiian attire).
I could tell you about Louie's 12 years in the Pleasant Hill schools and what he did, but it would mean nothing to many.
I could tell you about his 2 heart transplants but unless you knew Louie, you would never understand the grace and joy he gave every family member, including friends, hospital employees, and roommates during that time.
I could tell you about his work in concrete and how he took pride in any task he did for others, but many wouldn't care.
I could tell you about his building Bad Ass Coffee kiosk from the ground up and how it is thriving today because Louie wanted a future for his kids, but that could seem small also.
What I can't tell you is how much he loved and adored kids – Luis (The Little Man) and Alexis (My Little Princess). That kind of love is beyond words.
I also can't tell you what a great grandson, son, brother, nephew, friend, or mate he was. That, too, is beyond words, but all of these are what Louie always put first. Not things, not money, not time, and certainly not Louie. You were first with Louie.
I also can tell you how much Louie loved our Lord, how he walked with Him and talked with Him, and spent time learning more and more about his Father in Heaven, but unless you can open your heart to this, you will just say, "Oh, that was just Louie."
Who do you know who:
• Never complained about life's aches and pains – but had them?
• Always brought joy to everyone – but seemed to not need any himself?
• Never wanted for anything – but could use much?
• Always smiled – but had reasons not to sometimes?
• Never said no to anyone – but asked for nothing?
• Always put family and friends first – but knew no strangers?
• Never was selfish with his time – but knew his time was short?
• Just Louie, "The Light."
I think if Louie could comment on this obit he would say, "I think it's great, but of course – it's about me."
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in his name, Louie LaForteza, has been set up for his children at the US Bank.
Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy
[August 3, 2001]
Brian McKinley
E-mail : briancmckinley@mac.com
myspace.com/briancmckinley
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=596380528
Salem, Oregon
877-894-1212
Marital Status: Single
Children: no
Occupation: Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the Oregon House of Representatives
Comment: Hello, everyone, I am doing well here in Salem. I work for the Legislature in the House of Representatives and am having a great time. I never married nor do have any children, I do have a few cats however. I have had a ton happen to me, far more than I have room to post here. I have kept in contact with some of you here and there. If you wish to catch up in person, I posted my myspace and facebook, or if you're in Salem, just come to the Capitol and ask someone for the Chief Clerk's office, they will most likely know where to find me. I hope to hear from you guys, and if not we can reconnect at the 20-year reunion. Crap we are all getting old!! Just kidding!
[update: December 8, 2007]
[03/03/03]
Ellery Pierce
E-mail: epierceNoSpam @softhome.net
HomePage: http://www.piercetribe.org
Los Angeles, California
Message: Hello everyone, I moved down here to Southern California in '95 to work for Symantec in development. I've been spending my time sitting in traffic, surfing, ice hockey, and occasionally going on vacation in far away places. (The NOW picture is from a recent visit to a friend who is working in the Peace Corps in Africa). I'm sure this comment will be dated very soon.. I'm looking forward to the 10 year re-union. I really haven't seen much of anyone since High School except Andrew H. for a couple of years when he was at Cal-Tech, and some chance meetings with people when visiting family up in Oregon.
[December 3, 2007]
Stacy (Prater) Willits
E-mail: willits05@msn.com
Veneta, Oregon
Marital Status: I am happily married to my high school sweetheart, Scott Willits who graduated in 1992
Children: one son, born in 2005
Occupation: I am a stay-at-home mom
Comments: If anyone wants to catch up with me or Scott they can find me on myspace and contact
me there. I would love to catch up with some old friends that I haven't seen in years! I hope that everyone is doing well. I am very happily married with one son, finally, who is very healthy and very active! I am blessed to be able to stay at home with him.
[October 23, 2002]
Keri Riggs
E-mail: kbar6070@aol.com
Eugene, OR
Marital Status: Single
Children: no children yet!
Occupation: Sales Coordinator at Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
Comments: Comments: After graduation I attended LCC for two years (played volleyball one year there), moved to South Carolina and played softball at Lander University with Sara Skelton for two years, returned home and finished up school at LCC in Hospitality Management. I then landed a dream job as a Lifeguard/Youth Director on Celebrity Cruise Ships and traveled to almost all of the Caribbean Islands, the Panama Canal and the Inside Passage of Alaska! I returned home once again and have not found a way to make a final escape out of Eugene as of yet. I have lead an adventurous life and hope to continue to add more adventure and excitement as the years go on. I would love to hear from some old friends, so send me an email!
[April 2, 2003]
Tina (Roshone) Huber
E-mail: tinabear99_99@yahoo.com
Veneta, OR
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Leonard
Children: Michael 9/26/99
Occupation: homemaker, raising my son.
Comment: I look forward to seeing you all at the class reunion this year. I can't believe that it has been 10 years since we graduated.
[September 10, 2009]
A memorial service was on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Dexter Baptist Church in Dexter for Tina Mae Roshone-Huber of Veneta, who died September 7, 2009, at age 34. Her family chose not to disclose the cause of death.
She was born August 19, 1975, in Salem, to Donald and Illa Mowat Roshone. She married Leonard Huber in May of 1999, in Springfield.
She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1993, and received an associate degree in health care administration from Pioneer Pacific College. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant.
She is survived by her husband; her mother; a son, Michael Huber of Veneta; a brother, David Roshone of Eugene; and three sisters, Leona Solano of Salem, Donna Cloinger of Husum, Washington, and Connie Parr of Gresham. Arrangements were by Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
[September 5, 2002]
Lisa Towner
E-mail: lisatowner75@yahoo.com
San Diego, California
Marital Status: Single, never married, I lost my Murphy to a car fire in Wyoming in 1999, that's Colbey's dad.
Children: son, Colbey, 5 years old.
Occupation: Working for Era of San Diego as a loan officer. Working on a Broker License
Comments: I'm still singing, working on my second cd, my first cd self titled sold about 5000 copies, not big time, but okay with me. Plans to stay down here by the beach, its wonderful...see you next summer.
[August 29, 2001]
Susie (Treadaway) Williams
E-mail: SusannaLWilliams@aol.com
Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Jason
Children: no
Comments: I am still very happily married to Jason; we just had our 6 year anniversary. No kids, but one dog who has a GREAT life being our "kid." I am currently working as a writer. I write freelance for magazines and am currently working on a book proposal. I mostly do travel writing, so I get to see some great places and get paid for it! I still play volleyball and am in a jazz band for fun. I also coach volleyball and track, to fill out my day! I hope everyone else is doing well and I would love to hear from you.
1994
[May 5, 2004]
Kyle Anderson
E-mail: jedikidii@msn.com
Creswell, OR
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Beth (Ramsey) Anderson
Children: We have a 10-year old son and a 8-year old daughter: Aaron Austin, Sept, 1998 and Ashley Elizabeth, May, 2001
Occupation: Journeyman Electrician working for the union.
Comments: Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 15-year reunion. [June 17, 2009]
[July 8, 2001]
Dan Cordon
E-mail: cord4530@uidaho.edu
Webpage: http://www.uidaho.edu/~cord4530
Moscow, Idaho
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Jenine (Goodman) Cordon, PHHS class of 95
Occupation: Student - MS Mechanical Engineering - University of Idaho
[July 20, 2004]
Brett Crane
E-mail: bcrane75@yahoo.com or bcrane75@sbcglobal.net
1501 Glenstone
Fulton, MO 65251
Location: Mid-Missouri...Fulton, population: approx. 12,000
Marital Status: Married 07/04/2002
Children: Aidan Michael Crane 05/19/2004
Occupation: Social Studies Teacher
Comments: I've become a pretty typical family-man in his late twenties, who teaches school and coaches in the middle of Missouri. My wife, Amy, and I have been married for a couple of years. We knew almost immediately while dating that we were soulmates, and got married within the year. We travel a lot, and are close with our families. We had our first child in May, 2004, and look forward to having more. Amy has heard a great deal from me about the beautiful state of Oregon, and the Willamette Valley in particular. I look forward to showing her around Pleasant Hill and Eugene when we get over there. Feel free to contact me, you've got a friend in central Missouri. Take care. - Brett Crane
[April 13, 2005]
Beth (Dodson) Coulter
E-mail: Elizabeth.coulter@oregonstate.edu
Current State of Residence: Oregon until June '05, Montana after that
Marital Status: married since 1998 to Keith Coulter
Children: none
Occupation: Assistant Professor of Forest Engineering, Oregon State University until June 2005. Starting mid-July 2005, Assistant Professor of Integrated Natural Resource Planning at The University of Montana (College of Forestry and Conservation, Missoula, MT 59812). Also, my husband and I started a logging company (The Yankee Group, Inc., Philomath, OR) in 2001. He keeps that side running and logs headed for the mill while I get to handle the business end of the company. We will likely be moving the company with us to Montana.
[04-04-04]
Chris Kinman
E-mail: newtkinman@verizon.net
Silverton, OR
Marital Status Married 6 years
Children Olivia 3yrs, Ella 10 months
Occupation: Science and Math Teacher, Adam Stephens Middle School (4 years) graduated University of Oregon 1998 with a B.S. General Science graduated Willamette University 2000 with a Masters of Arts in Education
Message: Hey everyone. I love being married and I have the three most beautiful women in the world in my little family. I love my church here in Salem, West Salem Foursquare Church. And I also am enjoying being a middle school teacher. God Bless, hope to see many of you at our reunion. Haven't heard anything about it yet. Who's planning it?
[June 17, 2009]
Mitch McCann
E-mail: mitch.mccann@me.com
Augusta, GA
Marital Status: Never married
Children: none
Occupation: US Army, Military Intelligence, currently stationed in Baghdad, Iraq until sometime early 2010.
[May 5, 2004]
Beth (Ramsey) Anderson
E-mail: ilovemywendys@msn.com
Creswell, OR
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Kyle Anderson
Children: We have a 10 year old son and a 8 year old daughter: Aaron Austin, Sept, 1998 and Ashley Elizabeth, May, 2001
Occupation: Bookkeeper for Pain Consultants of Oregon
Comments: I am happily married to Kyle and we will be celebrating our 15 year anniversary this December 2009 Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 15-year reunion. [June 17, 2009]
[November 1, 2000]
Dan Schlitzkus
E-mail: dschlitzkus@brandner.com
Home Pages: http://www.atomicartone.com
http://www.brandner.com
http://www.zoofuerte.com
Lake Tapps, WA
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Rosy
Children: Shiloh, Elijah, Mariah, Esther
Occupation: Art Director/Designer -- Brandner Communications
[June 23, 2009]
Sara Skelton
[March 17. 2004]
Kyle Smith
Email : pgbksmith@gmail.com
Location: Indiana (Southern)
Marital Status: Married 9/4/1999
Children: Gabriel 11/21/200, Brandon 9/25/2003
Occupation: Information Technology Manager for Rockwell Automation & IT Consultation business owner.
Comments: My family and I moved cross country in 2003 to a small city in Southern Indiana (About an 1.5 hours from Indianapolis). The move has afforded us the chance to raise our children at home until they are old enough for school. We like living in Indiana but hope to eventually move back to Oregon to be closer to our family and friends. If any of you are ever coming through the area (Louisville, Cincinnati, or Indianapolis) just send me an Email and we can get together. [October 25, 2005]
[August 17, 2004]
Martha (Winn) Hardy
Email: lukenmartee@yahoo.com
Pleasant Hill / Dexter
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Lucas Hardy 12-13-1994
Children: Mariah Nicole Hardy born 4-9-1995, Lane Lucas Hardy born 10-28-1998, Reece Aaron Hardy born 10-23-2001
Occupation: Full time MOM and Real Estate Development
Comment: Drop Luke and me a line; we would love to catch up.
1995
10-Year REUNION!
Because of lack of people being interested in the restaurant dinner in August of 2005, that was cancelled and they just planned a picnic in September. I haven't heard back how that went, but Charity (Pickett) Ducket was organizing the event. Her email address is c.duckett@comcast.net, mailing address and phone number are Charity (Pickett) Duckett 1271 G Street Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 744-6225.
[June 13, 2002]
April (Dowdy) Bernacki
Email Address: abernacki@hotmail.com
Longmont, Colorado
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Jeff
Children: Noah (9/05)
Occupation: Synthetic Organic Chemist at Array Biopharma, Inc. in Boulder, CO
Comments: After high school I attended the University of Oregon, where I earned my B.S. in biochemistry in 1999. From there I moved on to the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) where I attended graduate school for three years, working on the chemical synthesis of a potential anti-cancer drug. During my time at ND, I met my husband, Jeff (who hails from Connecticut), who was working on his M.S. in chemical engineering. We were married in the Fall of 2001 and have now moved on to Longmont, CO, (almost equidistant between Oregon and Connecticut) where I work in as a Research Associate in a biotech/ pharmaceutical company called Array Biopharma Inc. My job is in Lead Generation, where I make thousands of new molecules and test them for biological activity. I don't have much contact with those from PHHS, so please email me if you have the opportunity!
Update: My life now (2006) in short: We're the typical suburban family these days with two jobs, daycare, a family dog, and not enough sleep! If anyone's in the Boulder area, give us a call! [August 23, 2006]
[July 7, 2001]
Jenine (Goodman) Cordon
E-mail: jenine@jeninecordon.com
Moscow, Idaho
Marital Status: married
Spouse Name: Dan Cordon
Occupation: New Media Developer - University of Idaho IT department
Comments: Dan Cordon and I are married and enjoying life in Northern Idaho - despite its poor reputation it's really a pretty nice place with many wonderful people of many cultures. Though we do admittedly live in the most liberal community in the state which is also home to the University of Idaho and near by Washington State University. We'd love to hear how things are going with others from our classes. [March 2, 2005]
[December 3, 2001]
Stacie Englund
E-mail: stayce95@aol.com
Springfield, OR
Marital Status:single
Children: no
Occupation: Financial Aid Counselor, Northwest Christian College
Comments: I graduated in June 2000 from Northwest Christian College in Eugene, with a BA degree in Business Administration, and I am currently employed at NCC as a Financial Aid Counselor. I would love to hear what everyone else is up to, so please email me, anytime. Take care everyone, and I hope to hear from you soon!
[July 4, 2001]
David Kirmayer
E-mail: kdavid@pob.huji.ac.il
Jerusalem, Israel
Marital Status: Married
Children: no
Comments: I live in Israel, in the heart of the whole Mideast problems, in Jerusalem. I've finished Pharmacy school at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and now I'm on an internship in industry. As the time goes I feel that I miss more and more that happy year that I spent in beautiful Oregon at the very Pleasant Hill High School. 5 years that I'm in Israel. Despite that new environment, new culture (or absence of culture?..), new experiences, I keep reminiscing most daily about my friends left in Alma-Ata (Kasakhstan), and some very good people whom I didn't have an advantage to know long enough to call friends that I met in Pleasant Hill. Although I can't say that I'm unhappy. Quite the opposite. About two and a half years ago I got married. My wife is the best person in the world, and we are renting a nice appartment in a Jerusalem suburb. I have been working these three years in a pharaceutical company in research and development, and I was trusted to lead two individual projects so far. My chances for an MSc in Applied Chemistry are quite high, at least I hope to find a place to do it. I envy you about the Oregon weather. As you can imagine, 80-110 F - that's what we have around here in summer. I'm not functioning well under these conditions, and thank goodness that I work in air- conditioned laboratories, and not as a security guard somewhere out in the sun (of which I had enough a couple of years ago...). Besides, I didn't have a normal vacation ever since our honeymoon in Paris in October, 1998... It was only five days, but it boosted us up and we could crawl on for a couple of more years.
Please write to me if you remember me.
[October 17, 2011]
Becky (Pray) Silebi
keltickitty@hotmail.com
Living in Oregon
Married to Ben Silebi and together we have two children, Benjamin 5 and Kadie 4 with baby #3 on the way, (Due 3-5-12)
I Graduated from Western Baptist College with a B.A in Elementary Ed in 2000 and then attended George Fox University where I finished with an ESOL Endorsement added to my teaching license. After college, I spent some time working in various teaching jobs and then took a year off to work at Disney world in Florida. It was one of the best years of my life and one that I will always treasure. After I moved back to Oregon, I fell in love with my best friend, Ben Silebi and we settled down near both our families. Currently, I am a stay at home mom and I love it! My husband and I are very involved in youth ministry in our town. I feel very blessed and I love life. I miss my class of 1995! I hope we can all see each other again soon.
[May 28, 2010]
Andrea Schluckebier
83427 Williamson Lane
Dexter, Oregon 97431
Home 541-937-3202, Cell-541-517-6697
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Postal Clerk, United States Post Office, Pleasant Hill, Oregon
[February 11, 2010]
Berni (Silver) Ogan
Email: berni@pacificequestrian.net
Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Children:Audrey, Olivia, Ethan
Occupation: Self-Employed
1996
Kevin Booth
E-mail: KevinBooth1@home.com
Springfield, Oregon
Marital Status: Single
[January 15, 2006}
Francesca Cafferata
Francesca Anne Cafferata and Matthew Thomas Coe, both of Hillsboro, were married January 4, 2006, at the Washington County Courthouse in Hillsboro.
The bride is the daughter of Wylda and Stephen Cafferata of Dexter. The groom is the son of Cassandra and Robert Coe of Salem. The couple plan to live in Hillsboro. She is a wildlife biologist, and he is an electrical engineer.
[January 22, 2006]
Kristen Smith
Kristen Smith and Raymond Chin, both of Portland, were married August 27, 2005, at the First Christian Church of Eugene. The bride is the daughter of Carol and Edward Smith of Pleasant Hill. The groom is the son of Nancy and Gilbert Chin of Portland. The couple plan to live in Tacoma where the bride is a dentist and the groom is a physician.
[May 21, 2001]
Nataly Sosa
E-mail: nabolee@yahoo.com
8601 International Avenue #284
Canoga Park CA 91304
(this address will be changing soon)
818-727-0701
Marital Status: single
No children
Occupation: Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Daily News
[September 22, 2014]
Nick Wize
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Wize was born July 12, 1978, in Springfield, Oregon, to Stephen and Jodie Wize. He passed away on September 12, 2014. He is survived by his Parents, Stephen and Jodie Wize of Eugene, his Brother, Benjamin Wize, Nephew, Conner Christofferson, Grandfather, Lee Roy Carrillo of Springfield and Grandmother, Billie Wize of Halfway, Aunts and Uncles; Cheryl Ingles, Danny and Kathy Hawkins of Eugene, Sean and Tonya Carrillo, Richard and Mari Carrillo of Springfield, Alisa Carrillo of Monroe, Susan and Terry Schmoe of Halfway, Oregon, Dan Gilday of Florence, and many Cousins, extended Family and Friends. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Edgar Wize and Grandmother Iola Carrillo.
Nick graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1996 and attended Lane Community College. He was a military history buff and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with family and friends. Nick also enjoyed working on old sports cars. Nick spent most of his time working with his parents on their properties and he helped to take care of his Grandfather Wize during his illness with Parkinsons. He was greatly loved and will be missed.
There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Jasper Park in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. All Family and Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements by Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield. Please visit majorfamilyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/registerguard/ob...
1997
[February 11, 2010]
Courtney Michael Ellingsworth
E-mail:mar2279@live.com
Year of graduation: 1997
Current State of residence: Washington, Ridgefield
Marital Status: Engaged to Trevor Scott, soon to be step-mother to Shane Scott
Children: Shane Scott, soon to be 4 in March! Rocki, my Boxer-6 in April
Occupation: Certified Medical Assistant since 2003 (graduated from Lane Community College in 2003). Working for Pacific Surgical, P.C. in Portland, OR at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Non-pro horse trainer/broker.
[October 10, 2008]
Darren Perkins
A celebration of life was held at 1 p.m., October 11, 2008, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for Darren Patrick Perkins of Eugene. He died October 6, 2008 in a motor vehicle accident. He was 30. He was born Dec. 24, 1977, in Eugene to Darrell and Margaret Davis Perkins. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1997. He held an associate's degree from Lane Community College and attended the University of Oregon, majoring in political science. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Adam of Eugene; and grandparents Ed and Iva Perkins of Eugene. Arrangements were by Andreason's Cremation and Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society.
1998
10-year Reunion:
The Reunion took place on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 at King Estates Winery, North Terrace, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A special page for Class of 1998 news was set up by Allison Jones: http://phhs98.googlepages.com/ Contact address: phhs98@gmail.com
[June 5, 2001]
Marion Marie (Allmendinger) Olsen
E-mail: marion.olsen@gmail.com
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/olsenmarion
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=697989408
Portland, OR
Marital Status: married (March 24th, 2001!)
Spouse Name: Byron Olsen
Children: daughter, Genevieve Elise Olsen (born on Valentine's day in 2005)
Comments: I graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2001, awarded a BS in Sociology with an area of concentration in Crime and Deviance and a minor in Substance Abuse Prevention. I worked for the Eugene Police Department as a Police Officer for one year, and quickly realized that I wasn't enjoying the career as much as I had hoped. In October 2003 my husband and I relocated to Portland, Oregon.
I am currently working full time as a Marketing and Communication Manager for a start up security and anti-terrorism company in Portland, OR. I am also attending school full time at Marylhurst University. I was accepted into their 18-month accelerated Executive MBA program in January 2008.
My husband and I have a 3 years old daughter who keeps us very busy and who we, of course, adore. The rest of my time is spent training for and running marathons and half marathons. I am also an assistant coach with the Portland Fit marathon training program. I completed my first marathon, the Portland Marathon, in 2006 and am now training for my 4th marathon, the Eugene Marathon, which will be held May 5, 2008. I am hoping for a Boston Marathon Qualifying time at this event. Marathon training has truly become my passion. I will continue to train for other marathons after the Eugene Marathon but am planning to add some triathlon training and events as well. [March 26, 2008]
Allison Jones
e-mail: jonesa@bu.edu or karelaorange@hotmail.com
web page: http://people.bu.edu/jonesa/
Residence: Boston, MA, and Falls Church, VA
Occupation: Student
[April 19, 2001]
Jennifer (Olson) Schumann
E-mail olsonje@ucs.orst.edu
Homepage: http://rubin.simulatedplanet.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7998
Minneapolis, MN
Marital Status: Married (Summer Solstice 2003!)
Spouse Name: Alex
Children: Nathaniel 10/2005
Occupations: Soon to be Physician
Message: Life has been very busy since high school. On Sept 11, 2001 I was at the airport embarking on a study abroad adventure to London that was tragically delayed by certain events...In 2003, I graduated from OSU with an honors degree in Zoology and a couple of minors in chemistry and anthropology. The weekend after graduation I married my best friend, Alex, in a beautiful ceremony in Pleasant Hill. And then, in August, we moved all of our stuff to Minneapolis where I started medical school. If a new marriage and medical school weren't enough to keep us on our toes...then the arrival of our son Nate in October 2005 pretty much sealed the deal. I took 6 months off of my clinical rotations to play stay at home mom and study for the first part of my boards. Since then we have been moving full speed ahead! While I originally thought I would be a pediatrician I have now decided to go into Child and Adolescent Psychiatry...a field that is in desperate need of doctors right now. I am on track to receive my MD in December 2007 and begin my psychiatry residency at the University of Minnesota the next month. Eventually we plan to move back to Oregon...we definitely miss the temperate climate when it hits -20 here in the winter...but for now we are enjoying the excitement that comes with living in the Twin Cities! [May 23, 2007]
1999
Last-Minute Reunion Notice:
The class of 1999 will be holding their 10-year reunion on June 20, 2009.
Dinner Saturday night at The Boulevard Grill, 2123 Franklin Blvd, 6:00 arrival, dinner at 6:30 (for a fee). Then there will be a no cost picnic Sunday at Jasper Park ($3 for park entry) at 12:30 p.m. Bring a side dish.
For details contact Alisha Craig at phillclass99@yahoo.com
Chris Bartley
E-mail: amityorca@yahoo.com
Seattle, WA and Klamath Falls, Or
Marital Status: Avoiding marriage like the plague a.k.a single
Children: None
Occupation: Locomotive Engineer for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
I've been working for the railroad for the past several years. I enjoy it. It keeps me outdoors and I get to see some the most scenic views that a car or plane can't buy you. In my off time I'm usually competing with my 1960 Impala in classic car shows or fishing along some river in the Northwest. I live half the year in my home in Klamath Falls and the other half in my studio in Seattle. Kind of reverse snow bird. Well, I welcome emails, hope to hear from everyone in time.
P.S. Hope more classmates utilize this web page. Mr. Adams has taken his time to design and maintain this page for us.
[May 15, 2005]
Scott Beachy
A memorial service was held May 15 for Scott Harold Beachy of Pleasant Hill, who died May 12 of Hodgkin's disease. He was 24. Beachy was born July 22, 1980, in Eugene, to Floyd and Cheryl Beachy. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in the class of 1999. He worked for J.C. Penney's and later was a truck driver for Swift. His family said he loved "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings," "Spiderman," his computer and his computer friends. Survivors include his parents, of Pleasant Hill, and his sister, Chere Heiss of Creswell. May 15th's service was at 2 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. A potluck gathering followed at the Jasper Grange. Memorial contributions may be made to Young Living Research.
Micah Bodner and Laura Chamberlain
[July 18, 2008]
Brad Cook
E-mail:bradlycook@live.com
Rawlins Wyoming
541-954-3996
Marital Status: I married Kristin Damon Jan 1, 2002.
Children: We have three daughters, the last being born May 24 of this year, the middle September 6, 2006, and the oldest Jan 29, 2002.
Occupation: I work For Basic Energy Services Co. as a fluid transportation specialist (truck driver) and am currently in the process of merging into the office in the head trainer/basics to success advisor.
[August 13, 2004]
Benjamin Hacker
E-mail: benhacker@lifetime.oregonstate.edu
Hillsboro, Oregon
Marital Status - Unmarried, in a relationship
Occupation: Technical Marketing Engineer, Intel Corp.
Education - Attended Oregon State and majored in Electrical Engineering and minored in Business. I graduated from OSU in the spring of 04'.
Brian Lamborn
2000-2009
2000
A request here from someone searching for a classmate of 2000:
Searching for Travis Tasa
I am trying to find a boy named Travis Tasa, who graduated from PHHS in the year 2000. He went to bootcamp with my son Josh Haskell in Sept of 2000. Anyhow, during the past few years they have lost contact with each other and I told my son I'd do some checking. If anyone knows him or his family I'd love it if you could ask them to email me. Travis spent a lot of time with us, while we were out to bootcamp for their graduation. I'd love to hook him and my son back up, who knows maybe they are at the same base and don't even know it. Thanks for any help you may have.
Jenny Haskell, Sangerville, Maine navymom@kynd.net
[February 15, 2003]
Vitor Rossi Castro
E-mail: vitucastro@gmail.com
Brazil
Comments: I spent the 2000 year at PHHS and would like to correspond with all my friends I knew there. I miss everybody there a lot. [March 23, 2006]
[September 10, 2001]
John Holwege
E-Mail: Skyhighdakota4X4@aol.com
E. Co. 3Rd Us Inf.
Ft. Myer,VA 22211
Living In Arlington,VA and Washington, DC
Marital Satus: Single
Occupation: 1St Presidential Marching Platoon, 3Rd US Inf. Reg./US Army
Message: Always drive on with your mission and be the best at everything you do! Hooah!!
[January 22, 2006]
Sara (Smith) Phillips
Sara Smith and Jonathan Phillips, both of Corvallis, were married August 27, 2005, at the First Christian Church of Eugene, in a joint wedding with her older sister, Kristen Smith, class of 1996.
The bride is the daughter of Carol and Edward Smith of Pleasant Hill. The groom is the son of Vickie Phillips of Newport and Ken and Shellie Phillips of Bend. The bride is an Oregon State University graduate teaching assistant, and the groom is an electrical engineer.
[September 19, 2008]
Travis Tasa
E-mail: ttasa_10@hotmail.com
Beaverton, Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Jessica Tierney
Children: Owen Parker Edwin Tasa 5/28/08
Occupation: Field Sales Rep for Radar, Inc., located in Beaverton
Comments: MySpace name-Tasa!
[May 23, 2004]
Anna I .Taylor
Email: Jezyrose13@Mac.com
Colorado
Marital Status: Single
Children: Jacob, born 2006
Occupation: Military/Army
[updated 10/17/11]
Sergei Victorovich Voronin
E-mail: servoronine@yahoo.com
physical address: available only in Russian
Russia
phone: +7 (84558) 34912
Occupation: freshman at Saratov State University, Saratov region, Russia
Message for others: Hello from Russia! :-)
2001
[December 11, 2001]
Felipe Antonio Narro Monsiváis
E-mail: tunnelbridge@hotmail.com
Paseo de las Lomas 1116
Saltillo Coah, México
San Patricio C.P. 25204
Tel: +52844-431-76-67
Marital Status: Single
Children: none
Occupation,: attending school at ITESM Campus Saltillo (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Saltillo ) freshman there ...
Message: This is Felipe Antonio Narro Monsivàis ... actually going to College in Saltillo Coahuila Mx, .... Hi to you all at PHHS and the people I got to meet. Contact me at tunnelbridge@hotmail.com
[May 26, 2008]
[May 14, 2002]
Travis N. Tubbs
E mail: ttubbs@centrallinn.k12.or.us
Oregon
541-369-2811 ext 244
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Lead Special Education teacher at Central Linn High School and head Jr. High Football Coach.
It seems like last year I was a senior and now it has been almost eight years. wow. I wanted to update my profile on the website.
I am now married to my best friend and the love of my life April. We have been married for three years now. We have two beautiful twin daughters Ellie and McKenzie, they are 21 months old. I am the lead special education teacher at Central Linn High School. I also am the Head football coach for the Junior High. I graduated from the University of Oregon with my bachelors degree in elementary education and in 2007 I finished with my masters in special education. Some day my family and I hope to move back to Pleasant Hill and have our children attend the Pleasant Hill School district.
Travis N.Tubbs
Learning Specialist/
Junior High Football Coach
ttubbs@centrallinn.k12.or.us
[October 7, 2008]
2002
2003
[June 24, 2012]
Sarah "Alex" Weierhauser of Eugene died June 18, 2012, at the age of 26. The family chose not to list the cause of death.
She was born June 19, 1985, in Roseburg, to Thomas and Kathy Mansfield Weierhauser.
She attended Pleasant Hill High School. She was a caregiver and a teacher's aide.
Survivors include her parents of Springfield; her grandmother, Jean Mansfield; a brother, Levi Weierhauser of Fullerton, Calif.; and a sister, Caitlin Weierhause of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathy Weierhauser. Arrangements by major Family Funeral Home in Springfield.