Updates from the 5th reunion in 1968
At our 5th reunion many of us submitted a brief biography of our first five years out of high school. They were mimeographed and printed in a small booklet held together by brass brads. I found mine and am posting them as I have time to type them. Some of the pages are faded and hard to read so please excuse the typos. The locations listed for each person is where they lived in 1968.
Ray Ruppert
Ray Ruppert
The 1968 reunion booklet was dedicated to the memory of Bill Brand:
The following letter was sent to Bill's mother by his C.O.
It is with greatest bereavement that I find myself writing this letter at a time when sorrow is deep within your heart, but the feeling of myself and all men of "A" Company must be expressed.
While on operation "Paul Revere," the platoon to which your son was assigned came under heavy enemy fire, one of his fellow soldiers was wounded by a sniper. William went to the aid of his comrade and was shot, 23 October 1966 by a hidden sniper. William died instantly suffering no pain. Your son was a fine man and a dedicated soldier. His devotion to duty and country were and still are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Specialist Four Brand was a man whose memory will live in the hearts of those who knew him, a constant reminder of the sacrifice that a true America will make so that not only his family but all of the families of the world may live in peace.
You are not alone in your sorrow as each of us in "A" Company share some of this sorrow with you. With deepest sympathy we offer our condolences.
Sincerely yours,
Ora L. Boss
Captain, Infantry
Commanding
Richard B. Armstrong
Quincy, Washington
I attended Wenatchee Valley College and Central Washing State College. At present, I am teaching music at Mt. View and Pioneer schools in Quincy. I am engaged to Nancy Galeers.
Mrs. Rosalind Smith (Beck)
Kenova, West Virginia
I attended summer school at C.B.C in ’63. Then went to Kinman Bus. University and graduated with the Machine Bookkeeping Degree in May ’64. I worked for Novelty Carriage from May ’64 – July ’67. We moved to Huntington W.
Va. July ’67. I am presently working for Robert L. Sansom, CPA as a bookkeeper-typist, also attending Marshall Univ. part time. We’re expecting a baby this year. My husband is attending Marshall Univ. on G.I. Bill. We just purchased a mobile home and live in Kenova W. Virginia.
Mrs. Judy Burns (Bepple)
Quincy, Washington
After graduation I packed apples at Columbia River Orchards. In the fall of 1963 I went to Modesto, California and worked for six weeks. I married Ron Burns on December 31, 1963. Worked at Towne Theatre as cashier and
usher for 2 1/2 year. Also worked at Security Bank of Wash. In Quincy for 10 months. We have two children, Brian 3 1/2 years born December 3, 1964 and Chris 10 months born June 27, 1967. Ron is Fire Marshall for Quincy Fire Dept. works part time at Akins Food Center. He is also one of the drivers for the ambulance service.
Jim Brown
Spokane, Washington
I attended one year at Yakima Valley College then did custom farming from 1966 through 1967 at Quincy. I married Joan on December 2nd, 1967 at Kennewick. We lived in Quincy for a short time then moved to Spokane in February of 1968. I am now working for Chemical Weed and Pest Control.
Edna Calloway
Seattle, Washington
Move from Quincy to attend Mr. Lee’s Beauty School in the fall of ’63. After graduation, I worked for Mr. Lee at the Purple Wig Diggins for 2 1/2 hears. I vacationed in Hawaii for three weeks in that period. Moved to Los Angeles and worked for one year. Returned December of ’67 and I’m presently working for Don Cose Hair Designs in Seattle. At any time now I would like to retire.
Aldean Clark
Cashmere, Washington
Graduated from Cashmere High School. From there I have worked at the following: packed apples, drove fork lift and worked in a hamburger stand. At the end of May I am headed for Fairbanks, Alaska.
Eugene Conduff
Roseville, California
In September 5, 1964 I married Phyllis Roberts of Quincy. We moved to California and I trained in body and fender work. In 1966 we moved to Washington and I worked at the Conoco Service Station in Quincy as a mechanic.
Then in December, 1967 we moved back to California where I am training in front end alignment and eventually I hope to have my own shop. We have a boy, Jeffrey Eugene 9 months.
Sgt. Sam Coumbs
APO New York, New York
I joined the Air Force in January of 1964. Then married Patty Beckemeier on June 11, 1966 and was sent to Thailand. I came home in September, 1967 and then we left in October for Germany where we are now enjoying our first of three years over here.
Mrs. Janet Dale (Day)
Chehalis, Washington
On Feb. 15, 1964 I married Jim Dale. A daughter, Virginia Cherise, made her debut on Oct, 21, 1965. We are presently living in Chehalis, while Jim works on construction.
Mrs. Bonnie Muhlbeier (Dent)
Bozeman, Montana
After graduation, I worked a year in Seattle. In the fall of 1964 entered nursing at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing for three years. Graduated from there in June of 1967. Worked in Othello until December. I married Dennis the 18th of December and we move to Bozeman. I am now working in a clinic while Dennis finishes school.
Rev. Byron Ditty,
Waterville, Washington
After graduation, I attended Northwest College of the Assemblies of God in Kirkland, Wash. For four years and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoric Theology. During school, I was also president of the Drivers
Association for the Lake Washington School District and drove bus. After graduation I served as associated Pastor at Issaquah, Wash. I am now pastoring the Assemblies of God Church at Waterville, Wash. My wife, Verna, is strictly a
housewife.
Mrs. Jean Blevins (Fairchild)
Malaga, Washington
After graduating from high school I attended Washington State College at Pullman for one year. I worked at Security Bank of Washington in Quincy. I married Dennis Blevins on Sept. 11, 1965. We lived at Vantage and in April of 1966 our daughter, Donna Jean, was born. We are now residing at Malaga where Dennis works at Alcoa. We are patiently awaiting the arrival of our second child. Note: Baby boy arrived.
John Fetters
Kent, Washington
Since graduating from high school, I have been employed as a boiler maker for Washington Iron Works.
Pat Fromm
Provo, Utah
Year one: Harv and I, as most will remember, completed our plans and explored the U.S. and Europe quite thoroughly and satisfied our traveling spirits for awhile anyway. Year Two: I started college at Brigham Young
University a school of 20,000 +. This was one of my most satisfying years – I led the Frosh baseball team in batting with a 374 batting average, was appointed to BYU Senate, and compiled a 3.39 GPA. Year three: My soph. year was also a rewarding year, I was selected asst. editor to the “WYE” Magazine, a national publication. This gave me valuable experience in my minor – Communications and Publications. Over Christmas break, I spent two weeks touring Mexico. Year four: in my Junior year, I was chosen the top student in my field – Physical Education
– I was selected All-Conference second baseman and raised my grade point to a 3.72. Year five: I was selected Senior of the Month in October. Was selected on the All-Conference Ski Team. I was caught cheating on a religion exam and expelled from school.
Note: the above autobiography is 95% fictitious – and other account of my last 5 years would be too ____ to read.
Mrs. Sandra May (Garth)
Lynwood, Washington
I am married to Dewayne May and have two girls, Pamela Rena, 2 1/2 yrs. And Delisa Michale, 7 mo. My husband is a truck driver for Lee & Eastes Tank Lines.
Mrs. Vicky Campbell (Gilleland)
Tillamook, Oregon
After graduation, I attended Central Washington State Collee. My husband, Jerry, is a Resident Youth Worker with Tillamook Job Corps Center for men and I am a 7th grade teacher.
Bill Greenwalt, YN3
FPO San Francisco
After graduation I attended Wenatchee Valley College intermittently until December 1965. In December of 1965 I was forced to take refuge from the Draft Board by enlisting in the Navy. At the present I am still serving my time. If all goes well, I expect to be discharged around the 4th of January 1969. I plan to continue my education at Central Washington State College, after discharge.
Steve M. Gregory RD2
FPO New York, New York
After graduation, I attended the University of Idaho and pledged SAE. At the present time, I am in Malaga, Spain. I will be here thru the summer and most of Sept. See you all Sept. 1969, that’s my year to howl and take a long
needed vacation. I plan to go to law school as soon as I am discharged, most likely here in Boston.
Mrs. Diane Fleming (Gunn)
Seattle, Washington
In 1963, I attended Kelsey-Baird Secretarial School in Spokane and decided to go to college. I have attended C.W.S.C. for 3 years majoring in Business Education. I married Mike on December 16, 1967. He student taught the
next quarter so we lived in Selah. We both are attending C.W.S.C. now.
Mrs. Linda Couture (Hale)
Quincy, Washington
Four days after graduation I entered Mr. Lee’s Beauty College. In August of 1964 I was licensed in Cosmetology. I moved to Seattle in 1965, and became a Dental Assistant. In Late 1966 I returned to work in a beauty shop in Seattle. In 1967, I moved back to Quincy. On August 5, 1967 I married John Courture of Ephrata. We are currently living in Quincy. I am employed by Dr’s. Priebe, Priebe, and Slusher. John is employed by Tobin Electric in Quincy.
Sgt. Richard J. Hale
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
In October, 1963 I enlisted in the Army an soon after went to Vietnam for 13 months. After 6 weeks back in the states, I returned to Vietnam for another 14 months. On November 4, 1966 I married Della Chaves from Bisbee,
Arizona. We are currently living in Fort Huachuca as I am serving my second hitch for “UNCLE.” In 1969 I hope to be out, for good, and to return to Washington.
Don Hardt
Quincy, Washington
I’m still farming, and in the National Guard.
Myron E. Hope
Memphis, Tennessee
I attended Wenatchee Valley College, then in Jan. of ’64, I filled a mission for the L.D.S. Church. I spent the next two years in Texas preaching the gospel. Then I attended Ricks College, where I met Toni Keppner, and we are planning to be married in Aug. I was then drafted, so I quickly joined the Navy.
Sp/4 Don R. Homer
APO New York, New York
The summer after graduation I worked stacking hay. Then I was called to go on a mission for the L.D.S. Church in the Eastern States Mission. While on my mission I taught at the Mormon Pavilion at the New Your World’s Fair. I met Ann Hapting in New Brunswick, and we were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. I then joined the Army, and am stationed in Germany working with missiles, I f the Army doesn’t change its mind I’ll be a buck Sgt. Soon. When
I’m out I hope to go to college. We have a 14 mo. Old girl and are expecting another one in October.
Richard Hull
Provo, Utah
Since graduation I have been in the United States Marine Corps and am now a student at Brigham Young University.
PFC Stephan A. Hull
APO San Francisco
After graduation, I attended Brigham Young University from 1963-1964. I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in England from 1964-1967. The I was drafted into the Army in June of 1967 and went to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for medic training. I’m serving with the 210th Combat Aviation Battalion at Long Thanh North (nobody has ever heard of it because we just built it.)
When we asked Steve to select a date for the reunion he wrote “Last of Dec. ’68 unless you can come to Vietnam”
More updates coming!
Bill Jones
Ephrata, Washington
I am still in the Navy and will be until 1973. I am a Hospitalman aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-La with the 6th fleet in the Mediterranean. I spent my 13-month tour in Vietnam as a Hospitalman with the Marines at Chu Lai and Da Nang. I have no marriage plans in the near future and hope the reunion is huge success.
Mike Jones
Quincy, Washington
In the summer of 1962 I married Marilyn Ahrens and I no have two children, Elizabeth, 5 years, and Kenneth 2. At present I am working as a farmer for my father.
Ron Kissler
Quincy, Washington
Since graduation, I have been through the Army, and I am now working as a partsman for Quincy Truck & Implement. I married Sue Essary from Ephrata, and we have one daughter Ronda Lynn 14 months.
Terry Knapp
Wenatchee, Washington
I went to W.S.U. for one semester, then worked for an engineer for two months, then to W.V.J.C.
For four quarters where I met my wife Laura. We were married the following year, September, 1965. The to school at W.W.S.C. for one year the following fall. We moved back to Wenatchee in December of 1966. I am presently working as a Quality Control Manager for Kawecki Chemical Co. We have one son Mike, born February 25, 1967
Bob Kopczynski
Lynwood, Washington
Joined the Army Oct. of 1963 and served in Vietnam for a little over two years. Discharged from the Army in November of 1966. I am now working as a tile setter.
Mrs. Janice Schenck (Leibelt)
Quincy, Washington
I married Charles Schenck August 3, 1963 and we now have two children, Shannon 3 1/2 years, and Chuck 2 years. Charles has worked for Quincy Truck & Implement as a partsman for the last 3 years. I have filled my time being a mother and housewife.
Rodney Lewison
Mrs. Linda Lewison (Steward)
Ellensburg, Washington
After school Rodney attended Wenatchee Valley College and Chico State College, California. Linda attended California College of Arts and Crafts, Central Washing State College and Doctor Assistant College.
We were married in June of ’66. Rod is still a student and Linda is a Bakery Manager.
Jim Livengood
Moses Lake, Washington
After graduating from high school I attended Pullman for 1 year. I pledged Sigma Nu. The summer of ’64 I worked as a Lifeguard at Quincy swimming pool. The fall quarter of ’64 I attended Everett Junior College, then went to California with Bill Brand to work. The fall of ’65 I again attended Everett J. C. and graduated in ’66. The next 1 1/2 years I attended Brigham Young University. I met Linda Kuchera while attending Everett J.C. and we were married March 2, 1968. I am presently teaching P.E. and Social Studies at Chief Moses Jr. High. We are both going to attend summer school at Brigham Young University this summer.
Mrs. Susan Richards (Mano)
Los Angeles, California
I have attended CWSC and U of W. I married Lennie Richards, May 12, 1968 and we are interested and involved in the study and application of the oriental philosophy of life and health, Zen Macro-biotics. We plan to live in Los Angeles and our plan after that will depend on Lennie and where his direction leads him.
Don Milbrandt
George, Washington
After graduation, I went into the Army, then in June, 1964 I was stationed in Fort Ord, Fort Worth, Keester AFB, Mississippi, and Vernon, France. While there we visited France, Belgium, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, and Austria. I was discharged from the Army in 1965. We then moved to Portland where I was a construction foreman for Oregon Trenching, Inc. The in April, 1968, we moved back to George, Wash. Where I am working with my father on the orchard and in the real estate business. We have two children, Buckly Craig, 3 years and Kerri Le Mae, 1 year.
Carole Moore
Belmont, California
I did clerical work at the U of W. and also at the Dental School. I was dental assistant for 2 1/2 years. Then I decided to become a stewardess and have been flying for 1 year for a chartered arlines. It’s certainly not glamorous, but I’ve been just about all over the world.
Mrs. Pat Stephens (Mora)
Quincy, Washington
I married Dave on November 18, 1960 and we have three boys: Troy 6 years, Anthony 5 years, and Johnny 4 years. I am working at Towne Theatre as an usher. My husband works for Dave Porter, he got his commercial pilots license from Green Air Flying Service and is going to school part time at Big Bend.
Agnes Nerpel
Seattle, Washington
Since graduation, I have been living in Seattle. I attended Auerswald’s Business University for about 3 1/2 years. I spent two seasons in Quincy working Brown & Kelly, Inc. Now I am working for an accountant in Seattle and taking courses for a C.P.A. License.
Larry Newton
Quincy, Washington
After graduation, I worked for Sun Basin Growers for two years. I am no presently employed at Quincy Auto Body Rebuild and still single.
Mrs. Eileen Collins (Oakley)
Vancouver, Washington
In December of 1963 I entered Mr. Lee’s Beauty College for a few months. In 1965, I moved to Spokane and in 1966 to San Bernardino where I took an I.B.M. course. In 1967 returned to Vancouver, Wash. To work as a keypunch operator for the S.P. & S. Railroad. On May 11, 1968 I married John Herald Collins, whom I had met in 1965. We are currently living in Vancouver, Washington where we are both employed for the Seattle, Portland and Spokane Railroad.
Mrs. Carol Smathers (O’ Donnell)
San Jose, California
I attended Washington University for four years and graduated in June, 1967 with a degree in Bacteriology. My husband, Wayne also graduated fro W.S.U. with a degree in Business Administration. We were married Nov. 25, 1967 in Quincy and are presently living in San Jose, California. Wayne is in a management trainee program with Weyerhaeuser Co. and I am in Quality control work with Eggo Foods.
Mrs. Shirley Parker (Osborn)
Wenatchee, Washington
I attended Wenatchee Valley College for one year where I met my husband, Harold. We were married that next fall. Our son, Lloyd, came two years later and from the on we have been on the move because of my husband’s job.
Paul G. Parker
Long Beach, California
I attended University of Idaho and Central Washington State College then joined the Navy for active duty on December 9, 1964. While in the Navy I attended interior Communications Electronics School, San Diego, Nuclear Power School, Vallejo, California, and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Stationed aboard the Troop Transport, USS Lenawee and the destroyer USS Eversole. Served one tour of duty in Vietnam. I married Iva J. Hart of Vallejo, California. Paul Gregory II born January 8, 1968 in Long Beach, California. Expected discharge date May 20, 1968.
Harvey Patton
Corvallis, Oregon
Roger K. Pearson
Pasco, Washington
I worked in Washington and Oregon on heavy construction from 1964 – 1966. I then became a bartender and stayed with that until I went to work for the State Highway Department. I now work in the office for the Department of Highways and tend bar on weekends. I attended college four nights a week and plan to stay in engineering.
Mrs. Priscilla Darby (Perkins)
Renton, Washington
After graduation from Grandview High School, I attended Wenatchee Valley Jr. College. I met David Roy Darby there and we were married Sept. 10, 1965 in Wenatchee. We moved to Kent and a few months later David went into the Marines. He was sent to Beaufort, South Carolina where we lived until he was discharged. We moved back to Washington and settled in Renton. I am presently employed at Boeing.
James Allen Russell
Fort Lewis, Washington
After graduation I attended C.W.S.C. where I graduated with an Industrial Arts Degree. I married Vicke Anna from Seattle. Shortly after, I went into the army where I am stationed at Fort Lewis. My wife works for Medicare in Seattle where she is residing at present.
Ray Ruppert
Seattle, Washington
Enlisted in the Navy, attended Electronics school in Memphis, Tenn. Stationed Midway Island for 1 year. Transferred to a fighter squadron deployed aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on east coast sailed to Vietnam. After 9 months tour aboard ship returned to California. I got out of the Navy and attended Wenatchee J.C. 1966-67. There I met the future Mrs. Ruppert. Transferred to U. of W. I am getting married June 15, 1968 in Wenatchee.
Mrs. Kaye Staffler (Sanford)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
I was married on October 6. 1967 to Daniel Lee Staffler at Idaho Falls. I attended Ricks College from 1963-1965 and B.Y.U. from 1965-1967 and graduated in English. Presently I am teaching English in high school outside of Idaho Falls. Dan is attending Ricks and is majoring in Industrial Education. After Ricks we will probably go to B.Y.U. so he can finish his schooling. Then he hopes to teach in high school.
Lt. Kenneth B. Schulz
El Paso, Texas
Following graduation, I attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane where I met m wife, Elizabeth, who is a nurse. We have one son Andrew Benjamin, who is 3 1/2 months. Following graduation from nursing school, I went into the Army, where I am stationed at El Paso,, Texas as a Lt.
Marlene Schulz
Quincy, Washington
Following graduation, I worked for Brown & Kelly and Yoshino’s as a potato sorter. In the fall of 1964 I attended Western College of Commerce in Wenatchee, where I too up Business Training for 8 months. In May of 1965 went to Spokane where I worked as an office girl for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Came back to Quincy in August and went to work for Brown & Kelly as a Secretary and Receptionist. Then in January of 1966 went back to Wenatchee where I worked for Pybus Steel Company as Secretary for 8 months. I am now back in Quincy where I am presently employed by the Quincy Valley Hospital as Secretary – Receptionist.
Mrs. Patty Stetner (Schulz)
Quincy, Washington
Three months after my graduation from Q.H.S. and during the months of Sept. and Oct. 1963, I attended Kelsey-Raird Secretarial School in Spokane, Washington. On November 16, 1963 I married John Stetner. For two years after that, I worked off and on at different jobs. On Feb. 18, 1966 I gave birth to a baby girl, who w named Sherri Lynn. She is now two years old.
Larry D. Shown
Estacada, Oregon
I was discharged from the Marine Corps last Dec. 17, 1967. So that takes care of 4 years out of 5. I’m married to a girl from Georgia, and we have two boys, Michael Andrew – 14 months, and James Lee 3 months. Right now I’m working on a ranch here in Oregon.
Mrs. Julie Smith (Slusher)
Spokane, Washington
My husband Gordon and I attended Lutheran Bible Institute and graduated in 1965. I attended Wenatchee Valley College for 1 quarter. He graduated in 1968 from Spokane Community College. Gordon attended Montana State University for 1 year. We were married on Dec. 18, 1965 and on March 31, 1967 we had a boy and named him Jay. At present I am a nurse’s aide.
Mrs. Cleora Williams (Smith)
Quincy, Washington
After graduating from high school, I worked in the fruit for the summer. On November 9, 1963, I married John Williams and moved to Royal City. We moved back to Quincy in November of 1965. We have two girls – Tracy Ann – 3 1/2 and Carla Lynn – 2. My husband is presently employed at Sun Basin Growers.
Jerry Sorlien
FPO, San Francisco
After graduation I attend the University of Washington. At present I am in the Navy and as micro-wave technician at a transmitter site in the Philippines.
Jerry Says – “I’ve never been in a Chinese Jail”
Mrs. Eva Davenport (Stewart)
Richland, Washington
I’m Married to Larry Davenport, and we have one child – Lance Roy 7 months. Larry works for Fidelity Finance as an assistant manager, and I’m still working as a waitress.
Mrs. Cheryl Slusher (Strong)
Quincy, Washington
After graduation I worked for my aunt and uncle selling fireworks, working in their drug store, and as their bookkeeper. I then went to work at Martha Inn for one year. Then I worked for George Insurance Agency as a secretary. I moved to Kennewick and worked at C.I.T. Finance Co. In August of 1966 moved back to George and went to work at Lamb-Weston in Quincy where I am presently employed. I married Leon on Oct. 21, 1967. He works at Quincy Auto Parts.
Mrs. Diana Wisely (Sweeney)
Redmond, Washington
After graduation, I went to work as a secretary for Grant County Constuctors at Wanapum Dam. I married Donald R. Wisely on Sept. 19, 1964. In Nov. 1964, we were transferred to Camden, Alabama, for 10 moa. We returned to Mossyrock, Wash. On Feb. 7, 1966, our son Michael Dee was born. We are presently living in Redmond and my husband is working for Dravo Corp. in Bellevue.
Tom Tharp
Quincy, Washington
Since graduation for high school, I spent 2 years in the Army and was stationed in Korea. I am presently employed at Quincy Auto Parts.
Claudia Thompson
Miami, Florida
In 1960, I left Quincy and lived in Page, Arizona where I finished high school. I attended Nevada Southern University and at present, I am training to be a stewardess for National Airlines, and will complete my training this fall.
John D. Vickery
AFPO, New York
After graduation I attended Pacific Lutheran University at Tacoma. I am now in the Navy and am going to the Inter-American U. at Puerto Rico, and will graduate in the spring. I plan to be married in July.
Mrs. Charlotte Harpe (Wells)
Eltopia, Washington
After graduation, I moved to Eltopia. Worked in Toppinish and Wenatchee with Q.H.S. friends. The moved back to Eltopia where I have been ever since. Worked in the Tri-Cities for 2 years until I got married November 11, 1967 to Curt. Plan to help my husband through college and then plan to retire to full time housewife.
Mrs. Corda Russell (White)
Kirkland, Washington
Following graduation I attended Wenatchee Valley College. In the spring of 1965 was married to Larry Russell of East Wenatchee and we now have two children, Tracie Lynn – 2 1/2 years, and Larry Williams, (Bill) 10 months. My husband is employed as a sales representative for Masury – Columbia. We no live in Kirkland, Wahington.
Mrs. Jann Calkin (Wilder)
Kirkland, Washington
I graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1965, I Graduated fro Wenatchee Valley College. During high school and college, I worked as physical therapist assistant and with the mentally retarded at Washington school in Wenatchee. Between 1965 and 1967, I did modeling for various department stores. In Feb. 1967, I married Montz Calkin, whom I met at college. We now live in Kirkland, Washington where my husband owns a shoe store, and I am employed part time for General Telephone. We just bought a new home in Kirkland. In the near future, my husband plans to open another shoe store and I will start work as a legal secretary.
Hal Wayne Worthen
Mrs. Sandy Worthen (Reed)
APO San Francisco
We’ve had a terrific five years. I’m not sure what you would like for your newsletter, but will fill you in on what these two “Jacks” have been doing and you can glean from it what you like.
Wayne went into the Air Force in July 1963 and Sandy went to Kelsey-Baird in Spokane after which she went to work for a lumber brokerage. Upon completion of basic training, Wayne was station at Glasgow, Montana and in July 1964 we were married.
Following a honeymoon in Canada, we settled down in Glasgow and Sandy went to work as a secretary for the bank. In the rugged country we soon became avid hunters and fishermen. Our freezer was full of deer and game birds and 35 degree below zero found us ice fishing through 16 inches of ice.
In September, 1965, Wayne cross-trained from an electrical unit to a photo reconnaissance squadron. During his training period, we lived first in Denver, Colorado, then Tucson, Arizona and then settled down in Perris, California. Wayne was stationed at March Air Force Base, and Sandy worked as Platform Secretary in the Perris Bank.
Wayne received orders for Vietnam in August, 1966 where he served in the photo reconnaissance squadron at Ran Son Nhut Air Base. Sandy went home to Spokane to work at Washington Water Power until Wayne returned in July 1967 and received his honorable discharge.
We had done so much traveling it was hard to settle down so in November we decided to store our things and travel around the world. Our first stop was Alaska after which we stayed in Japan then Manila and now e are living in Saigon, Vietnam were we hope to earn enough to finance the rest of our way.
Saigon has been quite an experience especially with the recent developments. So far our trip has been wonderful and we’ve taken our time to enjoy each stop. By the way, if any of our classmates or their friends are over here and get to Saigon, our street address is: 39/4 Soung Nguyet Anh. We’ve met several old friends over here, and would love to get together with anyone else who is over here.
Actually, hope that none of you are here to fight or will have to come to fight and I hope that as special mention will be made of any classmates who did have to come over here and never got back.
Our hopes are that it will be a great success and w will look forward to the ten-year reunion. We hope to see you all in 1973 as by then we should be less nomadic and able to make a trip home.
Ed Bews
Quincy, Washington
Nedra Borden (Chisum)
San Diego, California
Gordon Brown
Quincy, Washington
Jim Darwood
Green Acres, Washington
Spec. 4 Kerwin L. Davis
APO New York
Marie Wilder (Douglas)
Quincy, Washington
Richard Feltus
Seattle, Washington
LaVonda Haile
No address
Carroll Kelley
No address
Marvin Knapp
No address
Douglas McFarland
No address
Bobby Nitta
No address
Gloria Ogoshi
Seattle Washington
Marianne Keating (Pappe)
Arlington, Virginia
Mary Jo Romano
Chicago, Illinois
Nancy Moa (Schwarzkoph)
Alderwood Manor, Washington
Sgt. Virgil R. Solders
Griffiss AFB, New York
Alan Spencer
APO San Francisco
Joe Villarreal
No address
Larry Yeates
No address
The following letter was sent to Bill's mother by his C.O.
It is with greatest bereavement that I find myself writing this letter at a time when sorrow is deep within your heart, but the feeling of myself and all men of "A" Company must be expressed.
While on operation "Paul Revere," the platoon to which your son was assigned came under heavy enemy fire, one of his fellow soldiers was wounded by a sniper. William went to the aid of his comrade and was shot, 23 October 1966 by a hidden sniper. William died instantly suffering no pain. Your son was a fine man and a dedicated soldier. His devotion to duty and country were and still are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Specialist Four Brand was a man whose memory will live in the hearts of those who knew him, a constant reminder of the sacrifice that a true America will make so that not only his family but all of the families of the world may live in peace.
You are not alone in your sorrow as each of us in "A" Company share some of this sorrow with you. With deepest sympathy we offer our condolences.
Sincerely yours,
Ora L. Boss
Captain, Infantry
Commanding
Richard B. Armstrong
Quincy, Washington
I attended Wenatchee Valley College and Central Washing State College. At present, I am teaching music at Mt. View and Pioneer schools in Quincy. I am engaged to Nancy Galeers.
Mrs. Rosalind Smith (Beck)
Kenova, West Virginia
I attended summer school at C.B.C in ’63. Then went to Kinman Bus. University and graduated with the Machine Bookkeeping Degree in May ’64. I worked for Novelty Carriage from May ’64 – July ’67. We moved to Huntington W.
Va. July ’67. I am presently working for Robert L. Sansom, CPA as a bookkeeper-typist, also attending Marshall Univ. part time. We’re expecting a baby this year. My husband is attending Marshall Univ. on G.I. Bill. We just purchased a mobile home and live in Kenova W. Virginia.
Mrs. Judy Burns (Bepple)
Quincy, Washington
After graduation I packed apples at Columbia River Orchards. In the fall of 1963 I went to Modesto, California and worked for six weeks. I married Ron Burns on December 31, 1963. Worked at Towne Theatre as cashier and
usher for 2 1/2 year. Also worked at Security Bank of Wash. In Quincy for 10 months. We have two children, Brian 3 1/2 years born December 3, 1964 and Chris 10 months born June 27, 1967. Ron is Fire Marshall for Quincy Fire Dept. works part time at Akins Food Center. He is also one of the drivers for the ambulance service.
Jim Brown
Spokane, Washington
I attended one year at Yakima Valley College then did custom farming from 1966 through 1967 at Quincy. I married Joan on December 2nd, 1967 at Kennewick. We lived in Quincy for a short time then moved to Spokane in February of 1968. I am now working for Chemical Weed and Pest Control.
Edna Calloway
Seattle, Washington
Move from Quincy to attend Mr. Lee’s Beauty School in the fall of ’63. After graduation, I worked for Mr. Lee at the Purple Wig Diggins for 2 1/2 hears. I vacationed in Hawaii for three weeks in that period. Moved to Los Angeles and worked for one year. Returned December of ’67 and I’m presently working for Don Cose Hair Designs in Seattle. At any time now I would like to retire.
Aldean Clark
Cashmere, Washington
Graduated from Cashmere High School. From there I have worked at the following: packed apples, drove fork lift and worked in a hamburger stand. At the end of May I am headed for Fairbanks, Alaska.
Eugene Conduff
Roseville, California
In September 5, 1964 I married Phyllis Roberts of Quincy. We moved to California and I trained in body and fender work. In 1966 we moved to Washington and I worked at the Conoco Service Station in Quincy as a mechanic.
Then in December, 1967 we moved back to California where I am training in front end alignment and eventually I hope to have my own shop. We have a boy, Jeffrey Eugene 9 months.
Sgt. Sam Coumbs
APO New York, New York
I joined the Air Force in January of 1964. Then married Patty Beckemeier on June 11, 1966 and was sent to Thailand. I came home in September, 1967 and then we left in October for Germany where we are now enjoying our first of three years over here.
Mrs. Janet Dale (Day)
Chehalis, Washington
On Feb. 15, 1964 I married Jim Dale. A daughter, Virginia Cherise, made her debut on Oct, 21, 1965. We are presently living in Chehalis, while Jim works on construction.
Mrs. Bonnie Muhlbeier (Dent)
Bozeman, Montana
After graduation, I worked a year in Seattle. In the fall of 1964 entered nursing at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing for three years. Graduated from there in June of 1967. Worked in Othello until December. I married Dennis the 18th of December and we move to Bozeman. I am now working in a clinic while Dennis finishes school.
Rev. Byron Ditty,
Waterville, Washington
After graduation, I attended Northwest College of the Assemblies of God in Kirkland, Wash. For four years and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoric Theology. During school, I was also president of the Drivers
Association for the Lake Washington School District and drove bus. After graduation I served as associated Pastor at Issaquah, Wash. I am now pastoring the Assemblies of God Church at Waterville, Wash. My wife, Verna, is strictly a
housewife.
Mrs. Jean Blevins (Fairchild)
Malaga, Washington
After graduating from high school I attended Washington State College at Pullman for one year. I worked at Security Bank of Washington in Quincy. I married Dennis Blevins on Sept. 11, 1965. We lived at Vantage and in April of 1966 our daughter, Donna Jean, was born. We are now residing at Malaga where Dennis works at Alcoa. We are patiently awaiting the arrival of our second child. Note: Baby boy arrived.
John Fetters
Kent, Washington
Since graduating from high school, I have been employed as a boiler maker for Washington Iron Works.
Pat Fromm
Provo, Utah
Year one: Harv and I, as most will remember, completed our plans and explored the U.S. and Europe quite thoroughly and satisfied our traveling spirits for awhile anyway. Year Two: I started college at Brigham Young
University a school of 20,000 +. This was one of my most satisfying years – I led the Frosh baseball team in batting with a 374 batting average, was appointed to BYU Senate, and compiled a 3.39 GPA. Year three: My soph. year was also a rewarding year, I was selected asst. editor to the “WYE” Magazine, a national publication. This gave me valuable experience in my minor – Communications and Publications. Over Christmas break, I spent two weeks touring Mexico. Year four: in my Junior year, I was chosen the top student in my field – Physical Education
– I was selected All-Conference second baseman and raised my grade point to a 3.72. Year five: I was selected Senior of the Month in October. Was selected on the All-Conference Ski Team. I was caught cheating on a religion exam and expelled from school.
Note: the above autobiography is 95% fictitious – and other account of my last 5 years would be too ____ to read.
Mrs. Sandra May (Garth)
Lynwood, Washington
I am married to Dewayne May and have two girls, Pamela Rena, 2 1/2 yrs. And Delisa Michale, 7 mo. My husband is a truck driver for Lee & Eastes Tank Lines.
Mrs. Vicky Campbell (Gilleland)
Tillamook, Oregon
After graduation, I attended Central Washington State Collee. My husband, Jerry, is a Resident Youth Worker with Tillamook Job Corps Center for men and I am a 7th grade teacher.
Bill Greenwalt, YN3
FPO San Francisco
After graduation I attended Wenatchee Valley College intermittently until December 1965. In December of 1965 I was forced to take refuge from the Draft Board by enlisting in the Navy. At the present I am still serving my time. If all goes well, I expect to be discharged around the 4th of January 1969. I plan to continue my education at Central Washington State College, after discharge.
Steve M. Gregory RD2
FPO New York, New York
After graduation, I attended the University of Idaho and pledged SAE. At the present time, I am in Malaga, Spain. I will be here thru the summer and most of Sept. See you all Sept. 1969, that’s my year to howl and take a long
needed vacation. I plan to go to law school as soon as I am discharged, most likely here in Boston.
Mrs. Diane Fleming (Gunn)
Seattle, Washington
In 1963, I attended Kelsey-Baird Secretarial School in Spokane and decided to go to college. I have attended C.W.S.C. for 3 years majoring in Business Education. I married Mike on December 16, 1967. He student taught the
next quarter so we lived in Selah. We both are attending C.W.S.C. now.
Mrs. Linda Couture (Hale)
Quincy, Washington
Four days after graduation I entered Mr. Lee’s Beauty College. In August of 1964 I was licensed in Cosmetology. I moved to Seattle in 1965, and became a Dental Assistant. In Late 1966 I returned to work in a beauty shop in Seattle. In 1967, I moved back to Quincy. On August 5, 1967 I married John Courture of Ephrata. We are currently living in Quincy. I am employed by Dr’s. Priebe, Priebe, and Slusher. John is employed by Tobin Electric in Quincy.
Sgt. Richard J. Hale
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
In October, 1963 I enlisted in the Army an soon after went to Vietnam for 13 months. After 6 weeks back in the states, I returned to Vietnam for another 14 months. On November 4, 1966 I married Della Chaves from Bisbee,
Arizona. We are currently living in Fort Huachuca as I am serving my second hitch for “UNCLE.” In 1969 I hope to be out, for good, and to return to Washington.
Don Hardt
Quincy, Washington
I’m still farming, and in the National Guard.
Myron E. Hope
Memphis, Tennessee
I attended Wenatchee Valley College, then in Jan. of ’64, I filled a mission for the L.D.S. Church. I spent the next two years in Texas preaching the gospel. Then I attended Ricks College, where I met Toni Keppner, and we are planning to be married in Aug. I was then drafted, so I quickly joined the Navy.
Sp/4 Don R. Homer
APO New York, New York
The summer after graduation I worked stacking hay. Then I was called to go on a mission for the L.D.S. Church in the Eastern States Mission. While on my mission I taught at the Mormon Pavilion at the New Your World’s Fair. I met Ann Hapting in New Brunswick, and we were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. I then joined the Army, and am stationed in Germany working with missiles, I f the Army doesn’t change its mind I’ll be a buck Sgt. Soon. When
I’m out I hope to go to college. We have a 14 mo. Old girl and are expecting another one in October.
Richard Hull
Provo, Utah
Since graduation I have been in the United States Marine Corps and am now a student at Brigham Young University.
PFC Stephan A. Hull
APO San Francisco
After graduation, I attended Brigham Young University from 1963-1964. I served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in England from 1964-1967. The I was drafted into the Army in June of 1967 and went to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for medic training. I’m serving with the 210th Combat Aviation Battalion at Long Thanh North (nobody has ever heard of it because we just built it.)
When we asked Steve to select a date for the reunion he wrote “Last of Dec. ’68 unless you can come to Vietnam”
More updates coming!
Bill Jones
Ephrata, Washington
I am still in the Navy and will be until 1973. I am a Hospitalman aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-La with the 6th fleet in the Mediterranean. I spent my 13-month tour in Vietnam as a Hospitalman with the Marines at Chu Lai and Da Nang. I have no marriage plans in the near future and hope the reunion is huge success.
Mike Jones
Quincy, Washington
In the summer of 1962 I married Marilyn Ahrens and I no have two children, Elizabeth, 5 years, and Kenneth 2. At present I am working as a farmer for my father.
Ron Kissler
Quincy, Washington
Since graduation, I have been through the Army, and I am now working as a partsman for Quincy Truck & Implement. I married Sue Essary from Ephrata, and we have one daughter Ronda Lynn 14 months.
Terry Knapp
Wenatchee, Washington
I went to W.S.U. for one semester, then worked for an engineer for two months, then to W.V.J.C.
For four quarters where I met my wife Laura. We were married the following year, September, 1965. The to school at W.W.S.C. for one year the following fall. We moved back to Wenatchee in December of 1966. I am presently working as a Quality Control Manager for Kawecki Chemical Co. We have one son Mike, born February 25, 1967
Bob Kopczynski
Lynwood, Washington
Joined the Army Oct. of 1963 and served in Vietnam for a little over two years. Discharged from the Army in November of 1966. I am now working as a tile setter.
Mrs. Janice Schenck (Leibelt)
Quincy, Washington
I married Charles Schenck August 3, 1963 and we now have two children, Shannon 3 1/2 years, and Chuck 2 years. Charles has worked for Quincy Truck & Implement as a partsman for the last 3 years. I have filled my time being a mother and housewife.
Rodney Lewison
Mrs. Linda Lewison (Steward)
Ellensburg, Washington
After school Rodney attended Wenatchee Valley College and Chico State College, California. Linda attended California College of Arts and Crafts, Central Washing State College and Doctor Assistant College.
We were married in June of ’66. Rod is still a student and Linda is a Bakery Manager.
Jim Livengood
Moses Lake, Washington
After graduating from high school I attended Pullman for 1 year. I pledged Sigma Nu. The summer of ’64 I worked as a Lifeguard at Quincy swimming pool. The fall quarter of ’64 I attended Everett Junior College, then went to California with Bill Brand to work. The fall of ’65 I again attended Everett J. C. and graduated in ’66. The next 1 1/2 years I attended Brigham Young University. I met Linda Kuchera while attending Everett J.C. and we were married March 2, 1968. I am presently teaching P.E. and Social Studies at Chief Moses Jr. High. We are both going to attend summer school at Brigham Young University this summer.
Mrs. Susan Richards (Mano)
Los Angeles, California
I have attended CWSC and U of W. I married Lennie Richards, May 12, 1968 and we are interested and involved in the study and application of the oriental philosophy of life and health, Zen Macro-biotics. We plan to live in Los Angeles and our plan after that will depend on Lennie and where his direction leads him.
Don Milbrandt
George, Washington
After graduation, I went into the Army, then in June, 1964 I was stationed in Fort Ord, Fort Worth, Keester AFB, Mississippi, and Vernon, France. While there we visited France, Belgium, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, and Austria. I was discharged from the Army in 1965. We then moved to Portland where I was a construction foreman for Oregon Trenching, Inc. The in April, 1968, we moved back to George, Wash. Where I am working with my father on the orchard and in the real estate business. We have two children, Buckly Craig, 3 years and Kerri Le Mae, 1 year.
Carole Moore
Belmont, California
I did clerical work at the U of W. and also at the Dental School. I was dental assistant for 2 1/2 years. Then I decided to become a stewardess and have been flying for 1 year for a chartered arlines. It’s certainly not glamorous, but I’ve been just about all over the world.
Mrs. Pat Stephens (Mora)
Quincy, Washington
I married Dave on November 18, 1960 and we have three boys: Troy 6 years, Anthony 5 years, and Johnny 4 years. I am working at Towne Theatre as an usher. My husband works for Dave Porter, he got his commercial pilots license from Green Air Flying Service and is going to school part time at Big Bend.
Agnes Nerpel
Seattle, Washington
Since graduation, I have been living in Seattle. I attended Auerswald’s Business University for about 3 1/2 years. I spent two seasons in Quincy working Brown & Kelly, Inc. Now I am working for an accountant in Seattle and taking courses for a C.P.A. License.
Larry Newton
Quincy, Washington
After graduation, I worked for Sun Basin Growers for two years. I am no presently employed at Quincy Auto Body Rebuild and still single.
Mrs. Eileen Collins (Oakley)
Vancouver, Washington
In December of 1963 I entered Mr. Lee’s Beauty College for a few months. In 1965, I moved to Spokane and in 1966 to San Bernardino where I took an I.B.M. course. In 1967 returned to Vancouver, Wash. To work as a keypunch operator for the S.P. & S. Railroad. On May 11, 1968 I married John Herald Collins, whom I had met in 1965. We are currently living in Vancouver, Washington where we are both employed for the Seattle, Portland and Spokane Railroad.
Mrs. Carol Smathers (O’ Donnell)
San Jose, California
I attended Washington University for four years and graduated in June, 1967 with a degree in Bacteriology. My husband, Wayne also graduated fro W.S.U. with a degree in Business Administration. We were married Nov. 25, 1967 in Quincy and are presently living in San Jose, California. Wayne is in a management trainee program with Weyerhaeuser Co. and I am in Quality control work with Eggo Foods.
Mrs. Shirley Parker (Osborn)
Wenatchee, Washington
I attended Wenatchee Valley College for one year where I met my husband, Harold. We were married that next fall. Our son, Lloyd, came two years later and from the on we have been on the move because of my husband’s job.
Paul G. Parker
Long Beach, California
I attended University of Idaho and Central Washington State College then joined the Navy for active duty on December 9, 1964. While in the Navy I attended interior Communications Electronics School, San Diego, Nuclear Power School, Vallejo, California, and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Stationed aboard the Troop Transport, USS Lenawee and the destroyer USS Eversole. Served one tour of duty in Vietnam. I married Iva J. Hart of Vallejo, California. Paul Gregory II born January 8, 1968 in Long Beach, California. Expected discharge date May 20, 1968.
Harvey Patton
Corvallis, Oregon
Roger K. Pearson
Pasco, Washington
I worked in Washington and Oregon on heavy construction from 1964 – 1966. I then became a bartender and stayed with that until I went to work for the State Highway Department. I now work in the office for the Department of Highways and tend bar on weekends. I attended college four nights a week and plan to stay in engineering.
Mrs. Priscilla Darby (Perkins)
Renton, Washington
After graduation from Grandview High School, I attended Wenatchee Valley Jr. College. I met David Roy Darby there and we were married Sept. 10, 1965 in Wenatchee. We moved to Kent and a few months later David went into the Marines. He was sent to Beaufort, South Carolina where we lived until he was discharged. We moved back to Washington and settled in Renton. I am presently employed at Boeing.
James Allen Russell
Fort Lewis, Washington
After graduation I attended C.W.S.C. where I graduated with an Industrial Arts Degree. I married Vicke Anna from Seattle. Shortly after, I went into the army where I am stationed at Fort Lewis. My wife works for Medicare in Seattle where she is residing at present.
Ray Ruppert
Seattle, Washington
Enlisted in the Navy, attended Electronics school in Memphis, Tenn. Stationed Midway Island for 1 year. Transferred to a fighter squadron deployed aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on east coast sailed to Vietnam. After 9 months tour aboard ship returned to California. I got out of the Navy and attended Wenatchee J.C. 1966-67. There I met the future Mrs. Ruppert. Transferred to U. of W. I am getting married June 15, 1968 in Wenatchee.
Mrs. Kaye Staffler (Sanford)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
I was married on October 6. 1967 to Daniel Lee Staffler at Idaho Falls. I attended Ricks College from 1963-1965 and B.Y.U. from 1965-1967 and graduated in English. Presently I am teaching English in high school outside of Idaho Falls. Dan is attending Ricks and is majoring in Industrial Education. After Ricks we will probably go to B.Y.U. so he can finish his schooling. Then he hopes to teach in high school.
Lt. Kenneth B. Schulz
El Paso, Texas
Following graduation, I attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane where I met m wife, Elizabeth, who is a nurse. We have one son Andrew Benjamin, who is 3 1/2 months. Following graduation from nursing school, I went into the Army, where I am stationed at El Paso,, Texas as a Lt.
Marlene Schulz
Quincy, Washington
Following graduation, I worked for Brown & Kelly and Yoshino’s as a potato sorter. In the fall of 1964 I attended Western College of Commerce in Wenatchee, where I too up Business Training for 8 months. In May of 1965 went to Spokane where I worked as an office girl for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Came back to Quincy in August and went to work for Brown & Kelly as a Secretary and Receptionist. Then in January of 1966 went back to Wenatchee where I worked for Pybus Steel Company as Secretary for 8 months. I am now back in Quincy where I am presently employed by the Quincy Valley Hospital as Secretary – Receptionist.
Mrs. Patty Stetner (Schulz)
Quincy, Washington
Three months after my graduation from Q.H.S. and during the months of Sept. and Oct. 1963, I attended Kelsey-Raird Secretarial School in Spokane, Washington. On November 16, 1963 I married John Stetner. For two years after that, I worked off and on at different jobs. On Feb. 18, 1966 I gave birth to a baby girl, who w named Sherri Lynn. She is now two years old.
Larry D. Shown
Estacada, Oregon
I was discharged from the Marine Corps last Dec. 17, 1967. So that takes care of 4 years out of 5. I’m married to a girl from Georgia, and we have two boys, Michael Andrew – 14 months, and James Lee 3 months. Right now I’m working on a ranch here in Oregon.
Mrs. Julie Smith (Slusher)
Spokane, Washington
My husband Gordon and I attended Lutheran Bible Institute and graduated in 1965. I attended Wenatchee Valley College for 1 quarter. He graduated in 1968 from Spokane Community College. Gordon attended Montana State University for 1 year. We were married on Dec. 18, 1965 and on March 31, 1967 we had a boy and named him Jay. At present I am a nurse’s aide.
Mrs. Cleora Williams (Smith)
Quincy, Washington
After graduating from high school, I worked in the fruit for the summer. On November 9, 1963, I married John Williams and moved to Royal City. We moved back to Quincy in November of 1965. We have two girls – Tracy Ann – 3 1/2 and Carla Lynn – 2. My husband is presently employed at Sun Basin Growers.
Jerry Sorlien
FPO, San Francisco
After graduation I attend the University of Washington. At present I am in the Navy and as micro-wave technician at a transmitter site in the Philippines.
Jerry Says – “I’ve never been in a Chinese Jail”
Mrs. Eva Davenport (Stewart)
Richland, Washington
I’m Married to Larry Davenport, and we have one child – Lance Roy 7 months. Larry works for Fidelity Finance as an assistant manager, and I’m still working as a waitress.
Mrs. Cheryl Slusher (Strong)
Quincy, Washington
After graduation I worked for my aunt and uncle selling fireworks, working in their drug store, and as their bookkeeper. I then went to work at Martha Inn for one year. Then I worked for George Insurance Agency as a secretary. I moved to Kennewick and worked at C.I.T. Finance Co. In August of 1966 moved back to George and went to work at Lamb-Weston in Quincy where I am presently employed. I married Leon on Oct. 21, 1967. He works at Quincy Auto Parts.
Mrs. Diana Wisely (Sweeney)
Redmond, Washington
After graduation, I went to work as a secretary for Grant County Constuctors at Wanapum Dam. I married Donald R. Wisely on Sept. 19, 1964. In Nov. 1964, we were transferred to Camden, Alabama, for 10 moa. We returned to Mossyrock, Wash. On Feb. 7, 1966, our son Michael Dee was born. We are presently living in Redmond and my husband is working for Dravo Corp. in Bellevue.
Tom Tharp
Quincy, Washington
Since graduation for high school, I spent 2 years in the Army and was stationed in Korea. I am presently employed at Quincy Auto Parts.
Claudia Thompson
Miami, Florida
In 1960, I left Quincy and lived in Page, Arizona where I finished high school. I attended Nevada Southern University and at present, I am training to be a stewardess for National Airlines, and will complete my training this fall.
John D. Vickery
AFPO, New York
After graduation I attended Pacific Lutheran University at Tacoma. I am now in the Navy and am going to the Inter-American U. at Puerto Rico, and will graduate in the spring. I plan to be married in July.
Mrs. Charlotte Harpe (Wells)
Eltopia, Washington
After graduation, I moved to Eltopia. Worked in Toppinish and Wenatchee with Q.H.S. friends. The moved back to Eltopia where I have been ever since. Worked in the Tri-Cities for 2 years until I got married November 11, 1967 to Curt. Plan to help my husband through college and then plan to retire to full time housewife.
Mrs. Corda Russell (White)
Kirkland, Washington
Following graduation I attended Wenatchee Valley College. In the spring of 1965 was married to Larry Russell of East Wenatchee and we now have two children, Tracie Lynn – 2 1/2 years, and Larry Williams, (Bill) 10 months. My husband is employed as a sales representative for Masury – Columbia. We no live in Kirkland, Wahington.
Mrs. Jann Calkin (Wilder)
Kirkland, Washington
I graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1965, I Graduated fro Wenatchee Valley College. During high school and college, I worked as physical therapist assistant and with the mentally retarded at Washington school in Wenatchee. Between 1965 and 1967, I did modeling for various department stores. In Feb. 1967, I married Montz Calkin, whom I met at college. We now live in Kirkland, Washington where my husband owns a shoe store, and I am employed part time for General Telephone. We just bought a new home in Kirkland. In the near future, my husband plans to open another shoe store and I will start work as a legal secretary.
Hal Wayne Worthen
Mrs. Sandy Worthen (Reed)
APO San Francisco
We’ve had a terrific five years. I’m not sure what you would like for your newsletter, but will fill you in on what these two “Jacks” have been doing and you can glean from it what you like.
Wayne went into the Air Force in July 1963 and Sandy went to Kelsey-Baird in Spokane after which she went to work for a lumber brokerage. Upon completion of basic training, Wayne was station at Glasgow, Montana and in July 1964 we were married.
Following a honeymoon in Canada, we settled down in Glasgow and Sandy went to work as a secretary for the bank. In the rugged country we soon became avid hunters and fishermen. Our freezer was full of deer and game birds and 35 degree below zero found us ice fishing through 16 inches of ice.
In September, 1965, Wayne cross-trained from an electrical unit to a photo reconnaissance squadron. During his training period, we lived first in Denver, Colorado, then Tucson, Arizona and then settled down in Perris, California. Wayne was stationed at March Air Force Base, and Sandy worked as Platform Secretary in the Perris Bank.
Wayne received orders for Vietnam in August, 1966 where he served in the photo reconnaissance squadron at Ran Son Nhut Air Base. Sandy went home to Spokane to work at Washington Water Power until Wayne returned in July 1967 and received his honorable discharge.
We had done so much traveling it was hard to settle down so in November we decided to store our things and travel around the world. Our first stop was Alaska after which we stayed in Japan then Manila and now e are living in Saigon, Vietnam were we hope to earn enough to finance the rest of our way.
Saigon has been quite an experience especially with the recent developments. So far our trip has been wonderful and we’ve taken our time to enjoy each stop. By the way, if any of our classmates or their friends are over here and get to Saigon, our street address is: 39/4 Soung Nguyet Anh. We’ve met several old friends over here, and would love to get together with anyone else who is over here.
Actually, hope that none of you are here to fight or will have to come to fight and I hope that as special mention will be made of any classmates who did have to come over here and never got back.
Our hopes are that it will be a great success and w will look forward to the ten-year reunion. We hope to see you all in 1973 as by then we should be less nomadic and able to make a trip home.
Ed Bews
Quincy, Washington
Nedra Borden (Chisum)
San Diego, California
Gordon Brown
Quincy, Washington
Jim Darwood
Green Acres, Washington
Spec. 4 Kerwin L. Davis
APO New York
Marie Wilder (Douglas)
Quincy, Washington
Richard Feltus
Seattle, Washington
LaVonda Haile
No address
Carroll Kelley
No address
Marvin Knapp
No address
Douglas McFarland
No address
Bobby Nitta
No address
Gloria Ogoshi
Seattle Washington
Marianne Keating (Pappe)
Arlington, Virginia
Mary Jo Romano
Chicago, Illinois
Nancy Moa (Schwarzkoph)
Alderwood Manor, Washington
Sgt. Virgil R. Solders
Griffiss AFB, New York
Alan Spencer
APO San Francisco
Joe Villarreal
No address
Larry Yeates
No address
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Reflections on Revelation
Three study guides on the Book of Revelation.
Reflections on First and Second Peter
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A practical guide to spiritual warfare.
999 Years After Armageddon – The End of the Millennium
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Historical fantasy about an immortal wizard.
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Please take time to look at the books Ray Ruppert has published.
Reflections on Revelation
Three study guides on the Book of Revelation.
Reflections on First and Second Peter
Ray’s reflections while examining both First and Second Peter.
Battling Satan with the Armor of God
A practical guide to spiritual warfare.
999 Years After Armageddon – The End of the Millennium
A novel about life 999 into the Millennium Reign of Christ.
The Voice of Con
A novel about a con man who gets help from a voice.
The Horses of Carvecchio
Historical fantasy about an immortal wizard.
Visit Amazon.com to view his books
