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Roosevelt High School
Class of 1966
4040-Year Reunion
Schedule of Events
Friday Evening, August 11, 2006
7:00 p.m., Duchess Tavern, 2827 NE 55th Street
Saturday Morning, August 12, 2006
10:00 a.m., Tour of the new Roosevelt High School
1410 NE 66th Street
Saturday Evening, August 12, 2006
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
No-host Cash Only Bar/Buffet Dinner/Dance
Sand Point Country Club
8333 – 55th Ave. NE
Program at Sand Point Country Club
6:00 – 7:30: Welcome/No-host Cash Bar/Hors d’ouevres
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: The Dan Bonow Band (Dan is our classmate!)
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Buffet Dinner
8:00 p.m.: Announcements (Nancy Ford Anderson and Ken Woody)
8:00 – 11:00 p.m.: The Beatniks
10:30 p.m.: Last Call
11:00 p.m.: Last Song
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RHS ’66 4040-YearYear-Reunion Committee
Susan Hammergren Adkins
Karen Seefeldt Almon
Nancy Ford Anderson
Jeff Beatty
Teresa Bigelow
Martha Kelley Cady
Chris Colman
Marjorie Gamble
Janice Granberg
Stan Hiserman
Al Huhs
Gregg Jordshaugen
George Liu
Kitty Baxley Mabbatt
Eric Ranta
Sheila Richardson
Pam Feltis Rynd
Shirley Poterbin Smith
Carol Smith Solle
Stephanie Chilton Waterman
Dave West
Ted Wilson
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IN MEMORY OF OUR FELLOW CLASSMATES:
Clayton Andrus
Grace Katagiri
Jim Armstrong
Pam Keim-Irby
Bill Atkinson
Kris Klopfenstein
Steve Atkinson
Jim McNamara
Bill Boli
Jim Nelson
Kelly Clegg
Rick Nolan
Emmett Day
Tom Paynter
Bill Dobbin
Sue Pratt
Dave Dunlap
Jim Rider
Jim Easterling
Sue Sheldon-Baily
Lee Eckholm
Mike Storniola
Ned Elliott
Jeri Tavernite-Kechley
Larry Evans
Ray Tenney
Bill Hastings
George Vise
Jackie Izley
Steve Voorhees
Jerry Johnson
Bill Waldo
Rusty Johnson
Matt Yee
Phil Kallberg
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DAN ANDERSON
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PUYALLUP, WA
Family: I am married to Patti and my children are Brian 24, Peter 23, Tim 17. We’ve got a 110 pound
yellow lab called Duke.
Occupation: I have been the Principal of White River High School, and retired on July 1st.
Interests: Patti and I are looking forward to traveling. Early on I taught in Australia and Guam before
going to graduate school at the U of W. We have been in Pierce County since the 80's.
STEPHEN R. ANDERSON
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FAIRFIELD, CA
Spouse: I am married to Linda
Occupation: I have been retired from JCPenney (as a store manager) since 2002.
Interests: Have had a very good life. Married a wonderful woman 35 years ago, who is now a retired
High school Teacher. Survived a Prostate Cancer scare with Surgery at UCSF this past January 05'.
Everything looks good nine months after. I sell Kia automobiles part time to stay busy and we travel in
our 40' Motorhome 3-5 months each year.
Life's lessons--I guess I've learned to not sweat the small stuff, and most of it is just that. Very much
looking forward to the Roosevelt Class of 1966 Reunion, August 12, 2006.
KAROLYN ASK WEBSTER
LA MESA, CA
Many thanks go to all those who worked on the Reunion. I know it’s a lot of work.
You have always been good leaders and organizers with great energy!
Hey everyone! I can’t wait to read your notes and see you in picture or in person.
If you have read my note from previous reunions, we haven’t changed much with
three exceptions: we cherish our family and friends with deeper commitment;
peace, love and God have become far dearer with every passing year; and we are a
little older, but as long as “Baby” stays in front of “Boomer,” we shall remain the
youthful generation.
“Join the Navy and See the World” has been as true for us during my husband’s
34 years of active duty, as well as post-retirement in December, 2004. Choosing to
quit Orthopedic/Spine practice marked the end of John’s surgery passion, but it
opened time for his patient safety passion. Now we travel the world as he works to
train medical professionals to better their teamwork and communication skills,
patient safety and quality care programs. We enjoy serving both the Department
of Defense and civilian hospitals as he transitions from a purely Navy career to a
civilian, home-based, private consulting career. Even though I have no professional training in this area,
my love for people, travel, and “communicating” make “work” easy for me. As our parents’ aging issues
mount, this training helps us deal more effectively with nurses, doctors, and retirement facility care providers. I should write a book!
Speaking of books… I wasn’t in your advanced classes nor did I contribute much in any academic class
unless oral reports were assigned. You most likely associate me with continuous high energy and fun activities: running down the halls, screaming at games, stealing other schools’ mascots, laughing in study halls,
playing roving guard position in basketball with Christie, Kitty, Martha, Sherry (roving guards: you gals
will have to explain that fossilized term), golf, midnight football, running cross country, playing cards ‘til
the wee hours of the morning by our fireplace, long private talks, skiing all day, dances at night and sewing
classes on the treadle sewing machine -- not exactly an academic association. Well, I didn’t sit much and I
couldn’t read worth a darn. My brain just didn’t comprehend the written word without a lot of confusion
and frustration, even after seven years of remedial reading classes. Now I find comprehension and retention much easier when I’m on the treadmill. I am happier and can fully focus for an hour of continuous
reading. Yay! My husband and family have helped me work to identify and overcome reading frustration.
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The recent computer advancement in speech recognition (Dragon Naturally Speaking) is a godsend. My personal struggle and knowledge gained regarding learning disabilities and varying learning styles helped me to
be a better parent, volunteer coordinator and Karate Instructor, which was natural for me. We are what we
are and I wouldn’t change my journey for a million bucks. My husband’s love, support, patience, humor and
creativity are appreciated every day. We have much fun at work and play! Yay -- 32 years! Can’t wait for him
to meet you! Now you know the rest of the story!
We have recently moved from our home of 18 years in San Diego – four miles away to a single level townhouse on Lake Murray in La Mesa. The golf course is across that water hazard. We finally have a lawn and
garden area with lots of room, privacy and great neighbors. I have my own office for the first time with computer, sewing, photography, books and writing. It’s so different and exciting having a home that is centered
on OUR activities, as our adult-children race toward greater independence.
John Edward, age 24, born in Bremerton, is a junior at San Diego Christian College majoring in psychology
and theology (loves writing & public speaking) and looking toward Youth Ministry/Missions. In June of this
year, J.E. took his very first trip out of the USA to Brazil on a youth mission. He found his past expertise in
sports, juggling and music blew away any language and cultural barriers that may have existed. He feels
blessed to have his talents, but wishes he had appreciated them earlier in life. He’s excited to return to Brazil
and branch out to other countries.
Our 27 year old, Jessica, told us at the age of 10 that she would leave California to seek out history and tradition of the East Coast for college and beyond. She was true to her word and goals, as always. After four years
at Dartmouth (Math and Social Science and Spanish majors) and a two-year Masters at Tufts School of Engineering in Human Factors, she is taking a work break, as she puts it, to decide what is next. Jess is working
for Nuance in Boston as their User Interface Designer. If she
ever stops traveling (Asia, Australia, Africa, New Zealand,
Europe anywhere/anytime, archeological digs in Georgia
and Israel), she thinks about getting an MBA. She’s a happy
camper just about anywhere!
Thank you for reading about our family. I can’t wait to read
all about YOU and now you know I WILL READ your messages. I’ll jump on the treadmill until I’m done.
“Speak softly and carry a big stick”. I didn’t know Teddy
played golf!!....
God Bless America…
BILL ATKINSON
William (Bill) C. Atkinson was born in New Westminster, B.C., on March 24,
1948. He recently passed away, April 20, 2006, after suffering a heart attack and
massive stroke about three weeks earlier.
Bill’s early life included moves to Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and finally
Seattle, where he moved with his family in 1952. His father was the head of the
fisheries research units for the Federal Government.
Bill attended Laurelhurst and View Ridge Elementary Schools, Eckstein Junior
High, and Roosevelt High School (his junior year was spent at Washington & Lee
High School in Arlington, VA). His education continued in Japan, where his family moved after high school. He attended the International Christian University (ICU) at Mitaka. Bill majored in Far Eastern History and was one of the few foreign students to write his thesis in Japanese. He studied Japanese intensively, but said that it was in a Japanese dormitory where he “really” learned the lan7
guage. He even studied Chinese – taught in Japanese.
Bill took a year’s leave of absence to work as a Guide in the Protocol Section of the American Pavilion at the
World’s Fair in Osaka. Because he was able to speak Japanese at various levels of politeness, he was chosen to
escort the then very-young crown prince of Japan, showing him the space capsule and moon rock.
After graduation, Bill landed a job with Van Camp Seafood in Tokyo, soon moving to San Diego as their Asian
contact for the purchase of tuna, and eventually returning to Seattle where, in 1983, he published his first issue of Bill Atkinson’s News Report – which summarized changes in the catch and markets for North Pacific
fish as reported in the Japanese press. His weekly News Report now goes to subscribers all over the world. He
also had a weekly column, Japan Update, which appeared regularly in Pacific Fishing. He was an expert in
both Japanese and American fisheries.
In 1988, he worked with Mr. Abe of Japan to establish the Alaska Frontier Company (AFCO) and the operation of three factory longliners for cod in the Bering Sea. He was a Past-President and Chairman of AFCO, a
founding member of the North Pacific Longline Association and then President for approximately 5 years. He
also served on the Board of the Freezer Longline Conservation Cooperative, as well as serving as a recent VicePresident. He has been a member of numerous fishery organizations.
In recognition of his contribution to the industry, a tile was placed at the Memorial at Fishermen’s Terminal
on Sunday, May 7, 2006.
ELAINE BAILEY JONES
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LAKE FOREST PARK, WA
Spouse: I am married to Kimball
Occupation: I am a retired Administrative Manager at the UW Department of Orthopaedics
Interests: I highly recommend retiring as soon as you can. It gives you time to find your creative side. I
now do scrapbooking, make cards, misc. other crafts and am starting my own organizing business. The life
lessons I have learned are: where there is fear there is no creativity and anything is possible.
LEE BARCLAY
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OLYMPIA, WA
Family: I have been married to Connie for 31 years. Our two sons, Ian and Matt, are 27 and 24 years old,
respectively.
Occupation: For nearly 20 years I have been working for the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's
Office, where I am the Senior Actuary. My primary area of practice is property and casualty insurance.
Interests: We enjoy our waterfront home on Eld Inlet. I am active in my church and also enjoy reading,
running, and bicycling.
DAVID BARLIA
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EDMONDS, WA
Family: I am married to Jeanne and have a daughter, Yvonne.
Occupation: I am a dispensing optician.
Interests: I've learned that life is short and to try to do as much as you can while you still can. My wife and
I spend every free moment in Hawaii, Chelan or on motorhome adventures (or planning them). I still find
time to play with collector cars. Work is merely a vehicle to get the fun.
FRANK WILLIAM ("BILL") BARWISE
Bill passed away June 24, 2006. He was born in Independence, Mo., was raised in Seattle, Wash., and had
lived in Stratford more than 20 years.
Mr. Barwise was the business manager at Pet Hospital of Stratford. Previously, he had been a teacher at West
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Essex High School in Essex Felds, N.J., Learning International in Stamford, and with the state judicial
branch.
He was a former member and treasurer of Metropolitan Community Church. Mr. Barwise is survived by his
partner, Dr. Alan Busek of Stratford, and several aunts and nieces.
KITTY BAXLEY MABBATT
SEATTLE, WA
After graduating with a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Washington in 1970, I worked in a variety of
jobs, including on an assembly line at a birth control
pill manufacturing company in Sunnyvale, CA., waitressing at the Northlake Tavern and Pizza House in Seattle, and assisting in office/research projects in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Washington.
In the meantime, I went back to school and earned a
teaching credential in elementary education as well as a
Masters in Education Degree. I spent time volunteering
— the most fun was as an assistant teacher for The
Mountaineers teaching international folk dancing, the
most exciting and adventurous was working on an archaeological dig on the North Slope of the Brooks
Range in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the
most recent has been working in Seattle Public Schools.
In my 40’s, I became a parent and have two children, Grace, 17, and Joe, 14. I’m just getting back into the
world of “work for pay” so that, hopefully, I can look forward to retiring some day. Favorite leisure activities:
gardening, growing orchids, knitting. Favorite vacation destination: Kauai. Life lessons learned along the
way — be patient and persevere!
JODY BEARDSLEY BROWN
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LYNNWOOD, WA
Spouse: I am married to Richard.
Occupation: Business Analyst for the Boeing Company
Education: Received my Bachelor of Science in 1999 and my Master of Science in Computing w/Web Development emphasis in 2003.
Interests: We raise Suffolk Sheep.
CINDY BENSON
BAINBRIDGE IS, WA
Hi Teddies, I live on Bainbridge Island with my husband, John McGregor. It is an inter-species house with
Jock, an Australian Shepherd and Humane Society alumnus. We spend every chance we get on John’s wheat
ranch in the Palouse.
I retired out of Tripler Army Medical Center in 1996 as senior physical therapy officer in the Pacific Health
Services Support Area. I am appreciative of the wonderful challenges and the outrageous humor of my peers
for those 20 years. Now I teach orthopedic physical therapy at the University of Puget Sound, and I am
working on my PhD for reasons that aren’t totally clear. I aspire to be a dandy grandmother. By the time I
was ready to devote the time to children of my own, I was so old that they would have had 3 heads. However,
John has grandchildren. There is more than one way to skin a cat.
One lesson I learned at RHS is that public schools can work. Holy halibut! No one could have asked for a
better education than we had. Remember Sally Bryan and the other amazing teachers? I hope the public
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schools will manage to match that quality again. I can think of boodles of best times at RHS. I still have the
felt spur off the spurs sweater. It has been a world traveler so I guess that speaks to how magic RHS was.
Right now I have the memory of a spurs meeting at Sue Ott’s house. We came up with a skit to a tune from
the Sound of Music: How do you solve a problem like the ruffs, girls?
How do you catch a rat, and pin it down?
How do you solve a problem like the ruffs, girls?
A sneak with conceit, a big hunk of meat, a clown….
TERESA BIGELOW
SEATTLE, WA
I have three children, Colleen, 23, Ian, 21 and Duncan, 17. I am a retired attorney.
ED BITSEFF
ZILLAH, WA
Graduated in '66, but it was "iffy" and wasn't listed as a graduating SR in the yearbook. Worked for the City
of Seattle, married, joined Army, was discharged, worked for the City of Seattle again, quit work and went to
school on the GI Bill, AA from Seattle Central Community College, BA - UW - Zoology, MD from St Louis
School of Medicine 1980, Chief Resident General Surgery - Vanderbilt 1984, Chief Resident Plastic Surgery Vanderbilt 1987, practice in Tacoma, retired 1999 to 65 acres in eastern Washington. We have tree fruit, 40
(+/-) acres apples and 20(+/-) acres of cherries, two Labs, and two cats. Adult children out of the house and
doing well.
When not farming.... hunting, fishing, and traveling. Travel toys: an older 34' Airstream, a Harley, and a
Honda ST1300. Did 101 and the Redwoods this last summer. (Taken from classmates.com)
BETSEY BRETT DICKEN
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WOODINVILLE, WA
Children: Christine, 32, and Sara, 30.
Occupation: I am a CPA and Director, Corporate Taxes Nintendo of America Inc., Redmond
NITA BROWN MORTENSEN
WOODINVILLE, WA
I’ve been married to Doug Mortensen for the last 34 years. I continue working as a hairdresser part time after 39 years and still enjoy working with a wonderful group of people in Redmond, WA.
I am a grandmother of 3 adorable grandchildren who all live in Colorado, so we travel out to see them often.
Sunny [girl] is 3 and a half, Lily is 2 and a half, and Joey will be 1 in Aug. They keep my son Dana and his
wife Jen very busy. My younger son Neil is in construction in Woodinville and isn't married.
Doug and I try to travel as much as we can and just enjoy both our families and get together often.
We are unable to attend the celebration this summer because of a family union which is taking place out of
town. We wish the best to all the alumni who attend the party.
DAVID CAMPBELL
http://www.davidcampbellarranging.com/index.shtml
Arranger, conductor, composer and father of rock musician Beck (submitted by the editor).
ANITA CANNON RIGGINS
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CROSBY, TX
Family: I have been married to Ronnie for 40 years. We have two children, Danny 38, and Barbara 34,
and three grandsons - Joseph 14, Matthew 13, and Brayden 4
Occupation: I am self employed, working in the thrift store business, which we started in 1981.
Interests: We enjoy regular trips to Seattle to visit with family.
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MARILYN CHAPMAN DAUER
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EDMONDS, WA
Family: I am married and have two children, now in their twenties.
Education: I graduated from the UW in 1970.
Occupation: I have been a middle school teacher for 30 years—not retiring quite yet.
High points—being healthy, being happy (most of the time), close family, steady jobs, two daughters who
both have careers and don’t live at home!
Lessons learned: Just keep going—things usually get better. What’s important? health, friends, family,
making good use of your money, traveling anywhere.
CRAIG CHILTON
BONNEY LAKE, WA
I am a retired Army Dentist. My family and I have been
all around the world and made many great friends. I have
worked in Germany, Washington DC, Korea, Tacoma, El
Paso and Arizona. I have four grown children: Laurie,
Dean, Beth and Christie and they are wonderful people. I
am married and my wife's name is Miae. I also have one
step daughter named Elizabeth. I live in Bonney Lake in a
nice house and it is great to settle down for good.
Two years ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I have
had treatments since then and it has been stable but it
has not gone away. I live a normal life, run once or twice a
week, travel, and stay close to all my family. The report of
my death is exaggerated, HA! I actually have a lot of years
yet and I keep myself in good shape to keep it that way.
I enjoyed Roosevelt High School and all the people. I look back and consider it an enjoyable time in my life. I
made a lot of friends that I still have today. It will be nice to see other friends too. Life is short and you need
to enjoy the ups and the downs. Always stay close to family and friends. The picture is of my twin Stephanie
and me.
STEPHANIE CHILTON WATERMAN
SEATTLE, WA
Hi, I am married to the love of my life, Lyle Waterman,
and have been for 11 years after going together for 10
years. We have 4 girls, his: Kerry and Kristen and mine:
Lacey and Jessica. Our oldest two are married and we
have 2 grandsons, Harry and William. They all live in
the area and we are lucky enough to get to see them on a
regular basis. Lyle and I have a dog and 3 cats and they
should count as kids too. Lyle just retired and we now
spend our time traveling, cooking, working on real estate, and enjoying home life. We are in great health and
we appreciate our blessings.
When I think back on my years at Roosevelt I have very
fond memories. I went to Laurelhurst grade school and
then moved away until the middle of my junior year and
then returned to attend Roosevelt High. I have a twin brother Craig and he was there too so it was enjoyable.
I wish I had been more aware of other students that I never met in our class. I should have studied more but
I have loved my life and career. I owned and ran a wholesale cookie manufacturing plant for 18 years called
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Bader Dutch Biscuit Co. We did 8-9 million in sales a year and I got to travel and meet lots of other business
owners and it was great. Being on the reunion committee has been terrific for me to see everyone and hear
about their lives. My twin Craig 2 years ago found out he has a brain tumor and has been taking treatments
ever since and I recognize how precious life can be.
If you come to the reunion I hope I get to talk to you. If you do not come to the reunion I would hope you
wanted to come to see a part of our past. And if you are in town contact me I would love to see anyone in our
class and talk about how Roosevelt was for you. Email: [email protected], feel free to contact me.
CHRISTINE COLMAN
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SEATTLE, WA
Family: I am married to Steve Johnson. We were
married in Maui, December 11th 2003 after 10
years of being together...we got married 10 years
to the day that friends introduced us at a Christmas Party in 1993. Steve's step-son, wife and 2
small children are now living in the area, so we
love seeing them often. We have our dog
(Webster) and cat (Annie) .
Travel: We still go to Hawaii every year for our
anniversary. Steve lived, surfed & worked in the
Islands for a number of years, and we both love it
there. We are planning a barge trip in France
next year in May & really looking forward to it. I
especially love my annual trips to N.Y. with girlfriends (to sometimes work, see plays, shop, etc.)
Occupation: I still have a thriving Interior Design business in Seattle & love what I do. — see
http://www.designintimeseattle.com/
Interests: Too much to tell in this space...hope to
see old friends at the Reunion to catch up then.
Life lesson: Good self-esteem and good friends
get you through most ups and downs in life!
CAROL COOPER JERNBERG
RENTON, WA
As far as the high points in my life since high school, I guess I could say there have been three-1. College! I had a BLAST at the U Dub (Univ. of WA). I'm a loyal Husky!
2. Meeting and marrying my wonderful husband--John Jernberg--and being together for 32 wonderful
years!
3. Having two wonderful sons--David and Eric!
I don't really have any golden words of wisdom that I try to live by--perhaps other than lots of love for your
spouse and family, and keep talking to each other!
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RITA CRIDER WILSON
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BOTHELL, WA
Family: I am married to Bill and my children are Lori Moore, Lisa Davis, Brett Wilson, Sandy Alford,
Joanne Baker, and Corporal Mills: Grandchildren; Bobby Taylor, Andy Wilson, Danielle Connel, Brandon
Fenter, Dylan Fenter, Brittany Alford, Justin Wilson, Mattie Wilson, Cody Fenter:Great Grandchild; Tyler
Dean Wilson
Occupation: Retired from Safeco Insurance Company after 36 years. Most of this time was spent as a
manager in information systems.
MIKE CROME
SEATTLE, WA
I am married to Patti.
MIKE DECHENNE
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MORAGA, CA
Family: I am married to Mary Beth and my children are Michael, 14, Joanna, 34, and Blythe, 32. We have
a cute 12 month old Westie (West Highland White Terrier) named Loki.
Occupation: I am a retired investor.
Interests: Go for what you love and what makes you happy, and NO REGRETS.
BILL DOBBIN
Bill passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 9, 2006. After graduating from Roosevelt he went
on to graduate from the University of Washington where he joined Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He worked
for many years in Dobbin sales with his dad as a Manufacturer's rep out of the Furniture Mart Building in Seattle.
He moved to Albuquerque N.M. in 1990 and co-founded ACCENT Albuquerque magazine and other independent newspapers and magazines. He loved advertising and publishing, but always put his children first.
His is survived by 3 children and 2 grandchildren. He will be missed.
DAVID DOCTER
SEATTLE, WA
I live on North Capitol Hill in Seattle. To know more about me and what I've been up to, please see my photography website, which I recently developed:
www.JourneysEye.com
NANCY DOOLITTLE LINDSTROM
OTIS ORCHARDS, WA
I met my husband David at college - UPS in Tacoma. We married after graduating. He was a basketball player
and became a BB coach so we have lived all over the map. He played in the Philippines and Italy and Australia
and later was hired by the professional league in Australia to coach there. We lived there for 13 years. It is
truly a wonderful country. He then coached in Japan, London and Austria. We have 4 wonderful children
(who all ended up with the Aussie accent until we returned to America) and one grand daughter.
Before starting our family I taught primary school in Australia and the USA. At the present we are estate managers for an extremely wealthy couple who have a huge home - 23,000 square feet - in Montana. It has been a
real experience. They have 3 other homes in America but spend the summers here in Montana. It is our busiest season so we can not be away thus not able to attend the reunion. I can't believe it has been 40 years since
we were all there.
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PAT DONOHOE ROSILLO
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PALM DESERT, CA
Family: I am married to Rick and have two children, Chris 38, and Maureen 30.
Occupation: I am a realtor.
Interests: Since leaving Seattle in 1987 Rick & I have lived in Danville, CA, Denver CO, Santa Rosa CA,
Albuquerque NM, Dallas TX, Long Beach CA and finally Palm Desert CA where we plan to remain.
Both our kids as well as our daughter-in-law Erin & 2 grandkids, Emma & Ethan as well as my Mom
live in the desert.
Highlights: High points have been our kids & grandkids as well as all the great friends we have made in
our moves. The low points are losing touch with many of those same people. Fortunately lots of people
visit the desert and we have reconnected with quite a few.
PATTY EKINS SMITH
BOTHELL, WA
Life is quite a journey that takes us far from the world we knew at Roosevelt.
I attended the University of Washington following high school graduation.
During my fourteen year marriage, we owned a retail ski business, Sturtevant's of Sun Valley, in Idaho, and Sturtevant's of Bellevue, Washington.
The ski business was our life for ten years.
I raised two wonderful sons, Christopher and Sean, as a single parent
working full time. (The photo here is of the three of us at my youngest
son's 2004 University of Washington graduation.) The boys have left the
nest and are now out on their own, but there are times when I miss the
busy activities of school, club volleyball, music programs, and youthful
laughter. These were rewarding and enjoyable years for me.
Retirement is not yet on the horizon. My accounting service is doing well and I enjoy the flexibility of
working on my computer at home, and visiting clients offices on a weekly basis. I am also a part time employee for a vibrant ninety-six year old woman who is a real estate mogul. What an experience this has
been, working in an 18,000 square foot home, with a chauffeur and cook. It's a pleasure to have met and
worked with such an extraordinary woman.
Still single after all these years, I find happiness in simple things; my home, garden, cooking, and friends.
It's now time to learn to play golf, resurrect my hobby of photography, and do some traveling.
Cheers to the past forty years and the forty yet to come!!
JOHN EMMEL
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BELLEVUE, WA
Family: I am married to Dacia. We learned about big dogs in small packages about 18 years ago and
have shared our home with Yorkshire Terriers ever since. First came mighty Ernie, who died 3 years
ago at age 15. We now have Captain Nemo ruling the roost and enjoy daily adventures in trying to keep
up with him.
Occupation: I am an oil tanker captain sailing the West Coast waters and to and from Alaska.
Interests: Life has been grand! I was fortunate enough to have developed the travel habit when just out
of high school and have been at it ever since. Dacia, my wife of 25 years shares my wanderlust and we
have enjoyed many interesting and edifying trips to Europe, South America, Asia and just kicking
around this great country of ours. I spent 6 years in the Navy flying in S2F Anti Submarine aircraft.
That was pretty cool and I have nothing but fond memories of my experiences and my old comrades. Of
late, my wife and I are working at preparing a comfortable retirement and ensuring that we have sufficient outside interests so that we remain active in retirement. We have spent time in Palm Springs and
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intend to spend part of our winters down there and our summers in Bellevue. It is almost unbelievable
but I have been out of town for every RHS Reunion to date and I will be on the high seas for this 40th
Reunion as well. Perhaps I can make the 50th. Regards to old friends.
TINA FOLEY
MILL CREEK
I live in Mill Creek with my little dog Peaches. I love the area, it's beautiful and quiet. (I graduated from Central many eons ago.) I have worked for the US Government for 20 years and presently work at NOAA at
Sand Point. My hobbies, when I have spare time, are sewing, quilting, decorating my place and buying fabric. I hang out with my friends, walk my dog, play bunco and I love to go to garage sales, especially the big
ones in Mill Creek twice a year. I have two sons; my oldest son Eric has his mechanical engineering degree
from the U of W and is an Everett firefighter. My younger son Scott is a dentist in Kitsap County. My
daughter in law is an attorney turned US Government Special Agent. They both graduated from Wazzu,
then on to Baylor Law School, then U of Texas, Houston. I'm so proud of my "kids". I did good.
NANCY FORD ANDERSON
SEATTLE, WA
Forty years has flown by quickly, hasn't it? After graduating from RHS in 1966 and the UW in 1970, I
worked for Scandinavian Airlines for 9 years. I was married in 1976 and the childbirth years followed in
1979, 1982, and 1984 -- two girls and a boy! The babies are now 26, 24, and 21! Our oldest daughter, Kristina, is a Ballard Beaver Spanish Teacher. Our middle daughter, Betsy, is in Graduate School at Seattle University in the RN/Nurse Practitioner Program. Our youngest, Jamie, will be a senior next year at Central
Washington University in the Flight Technology Program. Two out of our three graduated from RHS and
Jamie was the ASR President in 2002-2003.
My husband, Bill Anderson (RHS '65), flies for Alaska Airlines and will retire in December when he turns
the magic airline retirement age of 60. I have a great part-time job working at Crate & Barrel in the University Village -- kinda where the Bowling Alley used to be -- I do miss Village Lanes!
It's time that I finally come clean and confess that I actually skipped the second grade so I am an imposter
in the Class of '66 -- I'm so glad I did tho' because I think the RHS Class of '66 is so much more fun than the
Class of'67!! I feel so much better finally letting the truth be known! (My friends will be shocked to think I've
kept this a secret ALL these years)!! And yes, it's true, I am a year younger than all of you!!
It's been such fun working on this Reunion -- What a FANTASTIC committee we've had! Thanks to
everyone who has worked so hard for the last year to make it such a memorable event -- We've
had way too much fun!! See you ALL at the 50th!!
PETE FRANETT
KELSO, WA
I live in Rose Valley, a wide spot in the road between Kelso and Kalama. I have been teaching school, mostly
middle school math, and mostly in Kelso, for 33 years. I spent 35 summers in the Alaska salmon business
but called it quits a couple years ago. My wife, Danni, is a retired Longview teacher, daughter Kim is a high
school math teacher, and son Matt owns a farm slaughter/custom meat cutting business.
Best wishes to all the Roughriders!
DIANE FRASER MUNSLOW
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NORMANDY PARK, WA
Family: I am married to Thomas Munslow and have 1 son 2 stepsons and 4 grandchildren.
Occupation: BSN from Montana State. Currently working at Perinatal Medicine @ Swedish. We have a
great cat rescued from SODO across from Gai's bakery.
Future plans : To continue to perfect my pottery skills, have new life experiences, join my husband in re15
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tirement soon, and finish the house.
Best time: Graduated!
Lesson learned: Life in general is good, full and to be enjoyed!
VIVIEN FRIEDRICH SAVOINI
SEATTLE, WA
I have lived in Seattle during the past 40 years just half a mile from where I grew up. I've been married for
34 years and have a son 26 who is a lawyer. I taught in the Bellevue school district for 30 years and have
been thankfully retired for the past 4 years. Now, I spend my time volunteering at Ronald McDonald house
and the King County juvenile court system.
I have a little dog called Luna she is a Havanese and a totally delightful little creature.
CELIA (GAYE) GABLE
SEATTLE, WA
I was widowed in 2002 and have two wonderful, caring, fun sons David,26 and John,23. I have been a flight
attendant, educator, entrepreneur and I’m still exploring opportunities for growth, fun, travel...
Lessons: Bearing up is about letting go and loving in relationships with faith, family, friends, and folks,
in general...while embracing being alive, loving, and knowing joy...enhancing resiliency, playfulness, and
health...exploring parks and such with 3 "surrogate" grandkids, fun reads (The Four Elements of Success),
and new Happy Hours with friends! Life is rich in each moment.
ROSS GALLAGHER
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SHELTON, WA
Family: I am married to Cathy and have four children, Adam, Amy, Chase, and Amaira.
Occupation: RR Engineer, Shelton School Board Director
GWENDOLYN GEER FIELD
CARMEL, CA
I live in Carmel, California, with my husband, Drew
Field, and our border terrier, Marjorie. This is by far
the happiest and most serene time of my life, but it
was a long and winding road getting here…
I graduated from the UW in 1970 and stayed in Seattle for a couple of years trying to figure out what to do
with myself in the career world. I had a few jobs in
the marketing arena, including brief stints at KJR/
KISW and Paramount Northwest. In 1972, I moved
sight-unseen to San Francisco, got a job with a charter airline flying all over the world as what was then
known as a stewardess and has now been upgraded to
flight attendant. I dusted off my high school French and did translating charters including a summer based
in Paris flying in and out of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and another summer flying refugees out of Viet Nam and
into Tent City in Guam.
After 3 years of flying, I traded in my wings for a steadier job on the ground and worked in sales for a division of Colgate Palmolive for a few years, then moved on to Levi Strauss where I worked in Human Resources for 7 years, the Pacific Stock Exchange where I was an HR Director for 4 years, and finally left in
1994 to join my husband, Drew, in the consulting business we still loosely call “work.” Since we left San
Francisco for Carmel in 2003, the office is in our guest house – I love the commute. We help socially responsible businesses raise capital from their friends, communities and customers through a process we call
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Direct Public Offerings. Drew is a securities lawyer and does the real work, while I talk to clients and call it
marketing.
So that’s the career stuff… on the more personal side, I didn’t get married until I was nearly 40, much to my
mother’s chagrin, but when I did settle down, I got wildly lucky in finding Drew. He brought 4 grown sons to
the marriage, all of whom live in points north. We spend a lot of time visiting with them and their families,
and I am blessed to have been so welcomed into their lives. When we’re home and not at work, I love to garden, take long walks, and indulge my passion for writing fiction.
Sorry we couldn’t make it up to Seattle for the reunion – I would love to have seen you all – maybe next time!
JANICE GRANBERG
SEATTLE, WA
After RHS, I graduated from the UW with a degree in Math. And after a short time trying to figure out what to
do with my education, I ended up in information technology. I was a programmer, analyst, and a project manager. But the most fun in my career was managing business oriented technology staff for over 20 years.
I’ve just had 1-1/2 years off and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with family
and friends and get to know them better and to be able to help out a few who were going through some tough
times. And time to work on the 40th reunion committee which has been fun. Now I’m back at work in technology at the UW and I’m excited about my new opportunity.
I’ve enjoyed traveling around the US to many destinations and learning about our history and culture and also
a trip abroad but I want to make more time for this. I have three cats that I enjoy very much. I feel that I’ve
been very fortunate to have many friends and family that I care about and enjoy spending time with and sharing experiences. If I’ve learned anything in the last 40 years, it’s to value what you have, spend time appreciating the people around you, and enjoy the laughter. Look forward to hearing about what my classmates have
been doing and to relive the good times at RHS.
MIKE GREATHOUSE
MILL CREEK, WA
I’m divorced and have two children Jeff and Shelley. My son and I build and remodel homes. My plans are to
enjoy life and stay young at heart.
PATRA GREVSTAD
SAMMAMISH, WA
I've been married to Alan Arch for 10 years . Alan has 2 wonderful children, Amanda (18) and Jason (15) that I
have been a mother to. We have 3 cats, 2 rabbits, and a chinchilla and live in Sammamish! I have a Masters
degree in Nursing and I work at the Swedish Hospital Cancer Institute where I'm the Manager of Clinical Research and have been since 1983.
My husband and I travel quite a bit and several trips have been particularly memorable - one in which we took
the old train that traced the steps to the Bridge on the River Kwai in Thailand, and another wonderful cruise
last winter to Tahiti. We travel to Europe frequently and one of my favorite places is Zermatt, Switzerland.
I do quite a bit of volunteer work for the American Cancer Society's Camp Goodtimes, a summer camp for
kids with cancer and also for Gilda's Club, a cancer support center, developed in memory and honor of Gilda
Radner.
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I have learned much over the years, as I'm sure everyone has and one of the most important things I've
found to be very rewarding is to always help others in an effort to make the world a better place! A wonderful movie titled, "Pay it Forward" captures the philosophy! Cheers to everyone!
KATHI GRONNERUD URIE
SHORELINE, WA
Many of you remember my parents. My dad
(Henry) was killed as a fireman in 1968 at the Todd
Shipyard fire. My mom (Mary) is living at Providence Point in Issaquah and never remarried.
What a blessed life I have had. Scott and I have
been married for 35 years and have two grown and
married sons. The grandchildren are now at 4 and
one on the way. What a blessing they are to us! I
was fortunate enough to be able to stay home with
the kids and do much volunteering at their school,
Kings in Shoreline. I was extremely involved in
their auction and even co-authored a book on how
to do charity auctions.
Because of my love to travel, when the boys were in high school I became a travel agent for 10 years.
Now I am back at home enjoying travel and the grandkids. I have kept extremely busy volunteering
through our church, Community Christian Fellowship, in Edmonds and helping friends with wedding arrangements for their children.
God has truly blessed us, even in the trials we faced at times. Scott owns a Rep company for HVAC and
hopes to retire in about 6 years. Maybe we will be off to Palm Desert at this point we aren't sure.
The main lesson I have learned in life is :
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart....in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your
paths". Sometimes its a hard lesson to learn but He is the Way and the Truth.
SUSAN HAMMERGREN ADKINS
SEATTLE, WA
For 35 years I have been married to Douglas Adkins. We have led a variety of lives. In the first
years of our marriage we traveled, lived and
worked in London, Zurich and Tokyo. During
phase two we put each other through grad schools,
living in Boston and San Francisco. The next part
of our lives was as working professionals in San
Francisco: investment banker and risk management consultant. With the birth of our first child
in 1982 we made a decision to move back to Seattle
with new business opportunities and a chance to
be with our families. I retired from my career in
1991 to concentrate on my two daughters and volunteer opportunities primarily with the University
of Washington and Seattle Public Library. With
the prospect of becoming an empty-nester I returned to the UW for a Masters in Education and creation of
a new career. I am looking forward to the next 50 years….
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MARCIA HANDLEY TREPP
KENMORE, WA
Now that I’ve enjoyed reading the “Bearing Up” book
and attending all three reunion functions, I feel ready
to write.
RHS was good to me. I met my best friend and husband (Dave Trepp RHS 66). We married in 1969 and
had three children; Mike, Steve and Stacy.
Both Mike and Steve are RHS grads, 1989 and 1991
and Steve even married a RHS grad. They live close
and we see them often.
Our daughter, Stacy, was diagnosed with spinal cord
cancer in 1990 and though she fought a courageous
and grueling battle, she died in 1992 at the young age
of 14. We plan to donate a RHS tile in her memory.
We have enjoyed numerous vacations to Hawaii and California including a wonderful “Make-a-Wish Trip”.
(For all of you with “extra” money, it is a terrific charity.)
We moved to a condo on Lake Washington in Kenmore in 2002 after living in View Ridge for over 27 years.
Watching seaplanes and boats has replaced lawn mowing and weeding for us!
Family and friends remain the most important part of my life. My only regret is that I am not a grandma yet!
Perhaps by the 50th!!
Marcia Handley Trepp— [email protected]
JULIA HARBY MURRAY
SEATTLE, WA
I attended and graduated from Mills College, then married my high school sweetheart and stayed married for
35 years, divorcing in December, 2005. I have two awesome kids--daughter, 24 years old, graduate of Scripps
College and currently getting a teaching credential at SPU, and son, 20 years old, junior at University of Oregon, studying who-knows-what, but not majoring in jazz studies as of June.
I earned my M.D. from UW in 1982, did general psychiatry residency and practiced privately for a decade,
then did a second residency in child and adolescent psychiatry and practiced at UW for another 6 years. I got
my certificate in infant mental health in May, 2006, then got the boot from UW in June. Now setting up a
private practice in Seattle.
Stress is not killing me, so I must be getting strong.
Donald Ira Harney
Donald Ira Harney, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Seattle on October 10, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. A graduate of Cleveland High School, he played on Cleveland’s only
championship football team in 1937. He attended Central Washington University, where he earned Small College All-American honors in football. He was twice inducted into Central’s Hall of Fame – once, as an individual, in 1993, for football and basketball, and again in 1996 as a member of the 1942 Championship Football
Team.
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He served as a navigator bombardier in the Army Air Corps in Europe, when his education was interrupted
by World War II. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for his service.
After the war, he completed his education and played football at Washington State University. He taught at
Roosevelt High School from 1947 – 1981, and coached baseball, football, soccer, and girls softball. His teams
won three Metro football championships and one baseball championship. He coached Roosevelt’s American
Legion Baseball team to three state titles. He was the first coach to be elected into the Roosevelt High School
Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. He was inducted into the Washington State Football Coaches Hall of Fame in
1998. In retirement, he did volunteer work for the Humane Society and the Warm Beach Community Association. (Excerpted from NWclassifieds death/funeral notices.)
BRIAN HAUGEN
SEATTLE, WA
Following RHS, I attended Everett Junior College and graduated from the UW in '70. Married Marianne Ertter. I have two boys, Chad & Neal. I retired as an officer from the US Air Force after 20 years of service and
returned to Seattle in 1990. I worked as an Accounting Manager for an Electrical Contractor for 12 years and
now have a part-time job as a Credit Analyst for a metal supply company in Seattle.
The RHS experience was a great time, met some life-long friends and I have many vivid memories - both good
& bad! After returning from the military, my youngest son also got to attend and graduated from RHS. He had
a great time, especially as a drummer in the marching band! It was fun to attend RHS functions (especially
football) one more time, but from a different perspective -- as a parent! More travel and real retirement in the
near future.
PAUL HESS
KENMORE, WA
Bio:
• Education: University of Washington, BA, Political Science, ’70; University of Kansas School of Law, JD,
‘74
• Spouse: Jan Hess, PhD, UCLA, BS, biology; Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, PhD, molecular biology
and organic chemistry (double major); Phi Beta Kappa
• Children: Five: Paul Robert, 25; John O, 23; Mack, 21; John Carey, 19; and Matthew, 19, (identical twins);
all in college, ouch!
• Pets: Jesse, Umbrella Cockatoo from Papua New Guinea; 8 Alpacas (4 registered) from the Andes, South
America; 2 cats, Princess and Bell
• Career: Entrepreneur; Business Consultant; Investments, past 20 years
• Past Career: State House of Representatives, Kansas, 2 years, 1 (2 year) term. State Senate, Kansas, 12
years, 3 (4 year) terms. Attorney, practiced civil law in the area of business and corporations for 10 years
• Future Plans: Continue the passion, creativity and focus of being entrepreneurial for the rest of my life;
being a “capitalistic pig” is a badge of honor
• Travel: 65 countries, so far; want to experience at least 150 before my time is up
Memories:
• ’65 earthquake (being naked in the male gym shower at the time of quake - “let the good times roll” –
crazy things can happen at any time)
• Planting tree near NE 66th St to memorialize Seattle City Councilman Wing Luke, who died in a plane
crash (how precious life is, so live every minute)
• Covering 100 miles a week to train for cross country in Green Lake Park (taught me endurance and perseverance)
• Running for Student Council President and getting beat by John Ordahl (you win some and lose some, but
politics is being in the game and resolving problems)
• ’63 Assassination of President John Kennedy (announcement came in Sophomore English class while we
were studying David Henry Thoreau; a tragic moment of history never to be forgotten; also, remember
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President Lyndon Johnson’s build-up of the Vietnam War all during my time at RHS)
Religion:
• Grew up a fundamentalist Christian; have been a happy pagan since my 30s; feel completely free to be
myself and not damned by dogma
Goals:
• Hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up (accomplished); Climb to the summit of Mt Rainier
(to be accomplished)
Lessons:
• Finally found a good partner to share my life with who loves me for who I am, and the rest of the issues,
big and small, work themselves out
• Admit my mistakes and failures, learn from them, but always positively move on; Not afraid to try new
and difficult challenges, even if I fail
• Be happy, laugh a lot, and don’t take life to seriously
• 40 year high school reunions have a way of making me think about myself for the last 4 decades, but also
to reach out to others to experience their journey for the last 40 years. It’s going to be fun and interesting!
PATRICK R. HESTER
SEATTLE, WA
STAN HISERMAN
SEATTLE, WA
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Family: I have two children, Alexandria 21, and Wesley 19.
Occupation: I am a Custom Furniture Maker.
RUSTEN (ERIK) HOGNESS
HEALDSBURG, CA
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TERRI HYNEMAN CAYOU
I am married to Jim Cayou and have one son, Justin Cayou.
KENMORE, WA
DAVE IRWIN
MILL VALLEY, CA
My wife of 35 years and I will become empty-nesters in one month as the last of three sons (24,20,18) leaves
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for college. I am an anesthesiologist in San Francisco and she makes custom jewelry in our home across the
Golden Gate in Marin. Life has been focused on the kids for a long time, but we have lots of ideas about how
to fill the coming free time. Children of the sixties arise and ...
GARON ISAAC
FAIRFAX, VA
After graduation I attended Seattle Pacific College (now Seattle Pacific University). I met a young lady whom
I redeemed from among the many Seattleites not exposed to the Strenuous Life except through defeat before
the hands of Rough Riders. So, the former Student Body Secretary of Ballard High School (Betty Frakes)
married me and has participated in the Strenuous Life with me for the last 434 months (as of the day of the
class reunion). For us the Strenuous Life has involved service to God and Country, beginning with twentytwo years in the United States Army. That included overseas tours of duty in what is now Eritrea, Turkey,
Germany and two tours in Korea.
I attended the University of Washington as a graduate student in Chemistry, receiving a Master’s degree
and becoming a doctoral candidate, but not being able to finish the research and dissertation in the two
years set aside for the experience. I taught advanced general chemistry at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, and finished my military career in Washington, DC.
I became a civilian employee of the Defense Intelligence Agency and served there until 2003. Yes, I was in
the Pentagon on 9-11. In 2003 I moved to the National Geospatial-intelligence Agency, leaving there this
year to join the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Betty and I have three children. Two are married. Our son and his family live in Virginia and have given us a
grandson (13 months old now). Our older daughter and her husband live in Seattle where she attends Mars
Hill Graduate School. Our younger daughter is still in college in Virginia.
We know not where the Strenuous Life will lead next, but we look forward to it, knowing that although our
direct service to country will end with retirement (no plans yet!), our service to God continues without end.
PAUL JENSON
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VIENNA, VA
Met Barbara Kolodziej in graduate school, and we married in 1980. We live in Fairfax County, Virginia.
B.S. from U of W (1970), M.S. and Ph.D. from Penn State (1973, 1978), all in psychology.
Taught psychology and statistics at the Altoona and DuBois campuses of Penn State University, first as
an instructor, then as an assistant professor. Wrapped up this phase of my professional life by teaching
classes on mental health to guards and inmates at a maximum security prison (I used to refer to this as
State Penn, but nobody appreciated the humor).
Began my US government career in 1979, working two decades as a behavioral scientist (“research psychologist”) and progressing to the level of senior manager. Most of my time is now spent on resource
management, administrative services, troubleshooting, and special projects within a medical component.
Activities and interests include music—particularly acoustic guitar, photography, Persian carpets, and
our homeowners association.
I’ve found that treating everyone from top officials to the person who empties my waste basket with the
same level of respect, inclusion, fairness and humor serve to make the work environment seem much
less like the pressure cooker that it really is. These practices also allow me to scold or be scolded and
avoid bruised feelings.
BYRON JOHNSON
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Family: I married to Lioudmila Popova and have one child, Ksenia Popova 16. Having been married
three times, marriage #3 is a winner--boy am I lucky and a great step daughter is included in the package.
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Education: I attended Skagit Valley Community College and the UW.
Occupation: I retired from Qwest Com after 32 years. I am now self employed as a general contractor.
Interests: I’ve traveled a lot as a competition ballroom dancer and teacher.
PHILIP JOHNSON
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SEATTLE, WA
Family: I’m married to Carolyn. Our pets have included Ajax, Dubbie, Charlie, and Abby--all dogs, all
deceased.
Occupation: gardener, sweeping up after history
Interests: WYA
GREGG JORDSHAUGEN
BELLEVUE, WA
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Family: I have been married to Pat (Albright) for 38 years
(she is Ballard Class of 1966). We have one son Derik (35)
and a grandson Erik (3) who live in Kenmore. Daughter
Dawn died when she was 25 in 2000.
• Occupation: I have been a CPA since graduating from the
UW in 1970 and am currently a partner with the accounting firm Moss Adams LLP in the Seattle office. I am planning to retire in 3 years which feel like they are going to
take as long as the last 40 years.
• Interests: We had a great time traveling to Norway last
summer to meet all of my relatives there for the first time.
The picture at right is me, Pat, our grandson Erik, and our
dog Bailey.
GRACE KATAGIRI
Grace Katagiri died of pancreatic cancer July 21, 2004, at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley.
She was 55.
Born in Honolulu on Oct. 22, 1948, Ms. Katagiri spent most of her childhood in Seattle. She moved to the
Bay Area in the 1960s to attend college, and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1970 with an undergraduate degree in English.
Ms. Katagiri then took a job as a secretary in UC Berkeley's Department of Economics. She had no formal
training in economics or computer science, but was so organized and quick on her feet that she was soon
tapped to become an administrator, said UC Berkeley economics professor and Nobel laureate Daniel
McFadden.
In the early 1970s, McFadden asked Ms. Katagiri to manage a large research project studying travel demand
and the BART system. It was largely on the basis of that research, McFadden said, that he was awarded the
Nobel Prize for economics in 2000.
"It wouldn't have happened without her," McFadden said, adding that she was so central to his winning that
he invited her to attend the award ceremony in Sweden along with his wife.
In trademark fashion, Ms. Katagiri meticulously planned that trip as well, even using a spreadsheet to map
out her outfits for the weekend, McFadden said.
Ms. Katagiri left UC Berkeley for a time and worked with McFadden at a private company he ran called
Cambridge Systematics. In 1991, she returned to the university and helped to develop and manage the Eco23
nomics Department's econometrics laboratory, which applies statistical methods to the study of economic
data and problems. More recently, she helped to establish a behavioral economics laboratory at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, McFadden said.
Earlier this year, she received a distinguished service award from the university for her work.
Ms. Katagiri was also known in Bay Area car racing circles as a longtime
volunteer with the San Francisco regional chapter of the Sports Car Club of
America. She was especially fond of vintage cars.
Ms. Katagiri initially became involved with the club through her husband,
Bradley Itokazu, who used to race cars.
"She got bored just watching," Itokazu said, so she began to volunteer in
various roles, from flagman to sound control. She attended races about 15
times a year, and most recently worked in communications for race control,
meaning she served as the "eyes and ears" along a road course for officials
who are not there to see if an accident has occurred or if hazardous road
conditions exist.
"She was an excellent teacher on how to communicate to race control the
necessary information. You've got to be able to think on your feet, and articulate well what is happening," said friend Barbara McClellan, who sits on
the club's board of directors.
Excerpted from an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, July 27, 2004, by Kelly St. John
MARTHA KELLEY
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SEATTLE, WA
Family: I have two children: Dillon, 29 and Logan, 26.
Occupation: I am a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
Interests: Kids, Family, Friends, Tennis, Sailing, Swimming, Cross Country Skiing, Quilting, Work with
children. Ups and downs with ups winning.
SHIRLEY KIZZIAR TUNE
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Children: Sabrina Tune-Miller 37 and Sarah Tune 28
Grandchildren: Grace, 8 and Curtis, 2
Pets: Persian Cat Tri Color: blue-grey/white/and buff named Lacey
Occupation: Teacher/Administrator
Interests: I taught many years in Private Christian Schools and later became a teacher for the Mukilteo
School District. After receiving my Masters in Administration I stayed on at ACES High School where I
teach Senior English III and IV, Horticulture, and Senior Projects. I am Senior Advisor and Acting Principal when called upon. I love what I do and for me each day is a new adventure. I try to live each day to
the fullest. I have done a considerable amount of travel to some very unique places. I hiked seven hours
into the jungles of China to visit a Monkey Village where the monkeys drop down from the vines above
your head. They are very aggressive and try to intimidate. I've held a baby panda bear. I rode an elephant
down a river in Thailand. I was river rafting when the raft broke and we ended up in the river trying to tie
the bamboo together with vines. I think the greatest lesson I have learned, is that life is too short and we
must live it to the fullest and yet stay faithful to God and Self.
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JUNEANN KONKER LOCKLEAR
SPRINGFIELD, OR
Highlights since graduation in 1966:
• Attended U of W (BA Sociology 1973), working at the US Post Office in Bothell to pay school bills and
horse bills.
• Lived in Woodinville 1966-1970, raising Quarter Horses, playing Polo, riding to hounds at Woodbrook
Hunt Club and grooming a horse for the 1976 Olympics.
• In 1970 we sold the farm; Olympic hopeful went to Calgary to train with a coach for the 1968 Canadian
Olympic Team. I finished school and joined my horse in Canada. Unfortunately, he died Nov. '73.
• I embarked on a 15 year career with the American Lung Association ending up in Springfield Oregon.
• I married Barry Locklear in Jan '85. We were blessed with a daughter, Constance MacAlpine Locklear,
April '87. We were actively involved with elder care for both sets of our parents. I home schooled Connie
through 7th grade.
• In 1993, Barry and I went to Siberia on a Mission trip and Connie stayed with my brother,
Laird, and played with his Siberian Tigers. 1994,
I formally opened Locklear Leatherworks, LLC
and rifleslinger.com. 1998 we all went to Vienna
to visit Barry's early childhood nanny, friends in
Cologne and heritage in Scotland.
• Connie's in college now. Last fall, Barry traveled
to Italy, Greece, Troy and Crete to see some of
the places he's studied and see some of his father's WWII battlefields. Connie and I took a
trip back to Scotland to visit more specifically
our roots and added Bath and Stonehenge into
the mix.
• In between times, I am active in my Church, it's
Pathfinder (scouting) group and Worship Team;
work part-time as a Medical Office Assistant for
a Family Practitioner, keep the business going
and play with our Weimaraner dogs.
ALAN LACY
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Family: My wife of twenty-five years is Jane. We have a 21 year-old daughter, Andrea. We have three adult
children (my step-children) from my wife’s previous marriage.
Occupation: After high school and college (U of W), I spent three years in the army, mostly in Germany. I
was in everyone’s favorite oxymoron, Military Intelligence. While in Germany, I worked closely with the
military police and with German police agencies. At some point, I decided that I wanted to come back to
the Seattle area and become a cop. On my return to Seattle, I applied at many police departments, and got
hired by Mercer Island Police. Thirty years later (in September), I retired from MIPD as a Police Commander. Within a week, I went to work at Microsoft, in one of their investigative units, where I currently
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JAMES LEIGLAND
NAIROBI, KENYA
In high school I was known as "Tory" Leigland, although I
haven't used that first name for a long time.
After Roosevelt I went to the UofW, then to grad school at Columbia U. in NYC, where I got a PhD and started a family (two
daughters now in grad school). I was on the faculty of the U. of
Kentucky for a few years before starting work overseas (in Jakarta, Indonesia) in 1990. I'm still overseas, now working for
the World Bank, managing a trust fund program in Africa (I
live in Nairobi, Kenya).
Sorry I missed the reunion, looks like it was fun. Lots of familiar faces (Ken Woody, Martha Kelley, Eric Ranta, Bruce Schwager). I'll catch up with everyone at the 50th reunion.
GEORGE LIU
SEATTLE, WA
I would like to be known as a classmate who spent his career
working in the non-profit sector. Shortly after I received my
master's degree in public health (biostatistics) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1973 I moved to
Memphis, TN, where I served as an administrator of the
Memphis Health Center. This store front medical and dental
clinic, funded by the federal Office of Economic Opportunity,
was located in one of the poorest neighborhoods in America:
95% of our patients were African-American, and 85% lived
below the poverty level. The two years at this clinic was my
response to President J. F. Kennedy's call to "ask what you
can do for your country."
After my experience in Memphis I attended the University of
California, Berkeley, where I again majored in public health
but this time in the field of hospital administration. Since
graduating in 1978 I have worked for the University of California, Stanford University, and the University of Washington. In 1996 I returned to Seattle to serve as the administrator of the Department of Comparative Medicine, School of
Medicine, U. of Washington, where I am currently employed.
In my down time I organize outdoor adventures and social events for the Sierra Club (e.g., sleepover on Alcatraz Island) and the Mountaineers (e.g., camping on San Juan Island) singles, go whitewater and sea kayaking (I'm a member of two whitewater clubs), undertake video projects such as creating streaming videos,
enjoy reading and movie going, do movie preservation work, and like target shooting using small bore and
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Russian military caliber rifles. Photographs of
some of my adventures can be found at:
www.geocities.com/sierra_george
I am single and have the optimistic belief that
Ms. Right is just around the corner. Best wishes
to all. George Y. Liu
Photographs are of: (1) Bumbershoot display
where I am holding a virtual reality helmet; (2) sea kayaking, and (3) on the luge
track in Calgary.
JOAN LIVINGSTON RICHARDS
PROVIDENCE, RI
I graduated from Roosevelt as Joan Livingston, and went to Radcliffe College. I really didn’t enjoy my college years because I was
deeply homesick. However, I never really managed to get home
again. Instead, over the course of three weeks in the spring of
1971, I first, married Rick Richards (the older brother of RHS
1966 classmate, Chris Richards); second, graduated from Radcliffe College; and third, took off for a two-year stint running an
orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This effort met Rick’s conscientious objector’s requirements and made for a very intense
beginning to a marriage.
Upon our return from Ethiopia, both Rick and I went to graduate
school at Harvard; Rick in Education, and me in the History of Science. Ten years later—after a four-year
pause at Cornell in Ithaca, New York—we ended up in Providence, RI, where I got a job as a faculty member in
the Brown University History Department, and Rick got a job with the Rhode Island State Department of
Education. More than twenty years later we are still working in those positions.
Along the way we had two children. Brady (age 26)
has finished college and is now happily working as a
programmer in a health-care delivery company in the
Boston area. Ned (age 21) is still trying to find his way,
but seems to be leaning towards becoming a chef.
Both are tall, handsome, intelligent, and a great joy to
their parents.
It is hard for me to fix upon lessons learned. On balance I see myself as having been very fortunate, but it
is always a wonder to me that I never found a way permanently to return to Seattle, which I love so much.
I’m really looking forward to this reunion!
Above, son Ned and I in the flush of excitement after a parent-child rowing race
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BONNIE JEAN MACDONALD
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SHORELINE, WA
Family: I am married to Alan H. Rowberg, PACS
Manager at NW Hospital. Alan has two grown children Kari and Michael who live in Bellevue and I have
Puffer the Cat. My brother Robert (six years older)
and my sister Nancy (5 years older) also attended and
graduated from Roosevelt. Robert has two grown
daughters Lisa and Megan, both married. Lisa has two
lovely children, my grand niece and nephew Anna and
Nick.
Occupation: President of BJM Genealogy & Family
History Research
Highlights: After graduating from Roosevelt I worked
for a year to earn money for college. I attended Central Washington State College in Ellensburg for 2
years and transferred to the UW earning a BA in History. I have worked throughout the Seattle area at numerous jobs as an office professional. I have 16+
years of history with the State of Washington. My last job was with North Seattle Community College
where I was the Secretary Supervisor of the Electronics and Engineering Division. I left there at the end of
2000 and have been doing genealogy research ever since. My mother would be proud that I am putting
that history degree that she paid for to work.
ANNE MALTMAN
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PALO ALTO, CA
Children: Catherine Campbell, age 25, in second year of medical school at UCSF: Douglas Campbell, age
20, a junior at Stanford
Pet: Sydney - A six-year-old Australian Shepherd who loves to herd whomever, chase multiple tennis
balls, and intercept Frisbees.
Occupation: School administrator - Currently serving as Superintendent of Portola Valley School District
in Silicon Valley
Best Times at RHS: Great friends, red licorice and hump-day cakes for annual staff, Roughriders winning State Basketball Championship, and Mr. Brink's US History Class.
Lessons Learned: High school? Hmmmm......
LAURA MCDANIEL MOORE
ARLINGTON, WA
After many years living out of state I'm finally settled
in Arlington, WA. It's good to be home. Because of
my husband's military transfers I've worked Civil Service, Cake Decorating, Secretary, Bookkeeping, Carpet
Sales, Bakery Manager and basically whatever was
available at the time.
But the best job of all is Nana to five grandchildren,
two in Washington state and three in Arkansas (which
means 1-2 trips a year to the Ozarks area.) I've been
divorced for several years, but have no regrets as all.
My children (three girls and one son) have grown into
wonderful adults.
My life centers around God, family and friends. I enjoy hiking, music, art, an occasional ball game, theater, travel (Hawaii), reading and more. Going to see "The
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Dead Sea Scrolls" this fall. Meeting others and learning about ideas, thoughts, personalities and anything
that makes me look at the world from different angles enhances my life each day. I wish everyone at the reunion all the best. I was absolutely delighted to see how much we have changed and yet how much we are
the same.
Pictured are 2 of my 5 grandchildren on the ferry. - Laura McDaniel Moore
IAN MCDONOUGH
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SHELTON, WA
Family: I am married to Sandy (Murray) McDonough (RHS66). We have two children, Beth and Jeff who
are full grown adults.
Pets: The kids moved out and the dog died – life has begun.
Occupation: Trying very hard to be a retired airline pilot.
Last 40 years:
1) Following Jesus around the globe is not boring.
2) Marry above your station, then hang in there at all cost.
PENNY MCPHERSON LEADY
SUN VALLEY, ID
I’ve been married to Chris Leady for (eegads!!) 36 years - Chris is an attorney/real estate developer - Beta at
UW - AND a Ballard Beaver!
Kids: Christopher 28 - taking his commercial test for Helicoptor Pilot: Cameron 27 - UW Construction
Management - working in Sun Valley, Idaho Erin 25 - UW grad - getting her masters in education to be a
teacher - also working and living in Sun Valley.
We live in Sun Valley, Idaho where we ski 50-60 days a year in the winter. In the summer we bike, hike, golf
and fly fish. I have 2 businesses here: one is Ketchum Cookies - a package cookie mix that I sell to retail
shops. I also do a lot of shipping of my cookie mix if anyone has a yen for chocolate chip/oatmeal, oatmeal/
raisin or ginger snaps!! I also am starting a new biz called Women of Winter. This will be a line of ski clothing for women.
My fondest memory of RHS is of all of the friends and fabulous adventures we had. I can't wait to see you all
to catch up on the last (gulp) 40 years!
BRUCE MILLER
SEATTLE, WA
After graduation I attended Yale for two years but transferred from there to the UW after most of my friends
there left for one reason or another. I got a BA in History at the U, but didn't really want to pursue an academic career. In 1971 I moved to Whidbey Island, built a cabin and a workshop and learned a couple of
trades, getting by. There I met my wife-to-be, Elizabeth Merrick, a transplanted Scot who was working at
the UW Medical School. I started engineering school in 1977 and got my BSME in 1980. I am now in my 27th
year at Boeing. I have been working on wide-body airplanes in the Environmental Controls department since
1988. My group develops, tests and certifies the cargo and crew rest area fire protection systems.
Elizabeth had a beautiful young daughter, Clare, when we met, and we had one child, Lindsey, born in 1982.
Clare has two of the cutest little boys, Nash and Hank. She and her family are about to move to Port Townsend. Lindsey has a BA from Western, and is currently living on Cape Cod while she and her boyfriend decide what to do next.
We have had four dogs. Our current baby, Zeke, is an active two-year-old Border Collie. He is a bundle of
synapses waiting to go off, but we love him to pieces. There's always been a couple or three cats living with
us, too.
We have traveled a lot, and plan to do a lot more when we're done working. We do a lot of Scottish Country
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Dancing and Elizabeth directs a performance group.
High points of my life have been raising my kids, loving Elizabeth and working for a great company.
ROBERT MILNES
CORINTH, TX
http://robertmilnes.com/ (submitted by the editor)
CATHY MOORE
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KIRKLAND, WA
Children: Tannis Rhoton, 36, works for the Bothell Police Department
Pets: I went from raising and showing horses to raising and showing Pug dogs. I bred & own one that is
the top 10 in the US. Ch. Luna's loop De Lou. He was shown at Westminster and got an Award of Merit
at the Eukanuba show in Florida this year. I am also Chairman for Seattle Pug Rescue
(www.seattlepugs.com) I am a board member of Puget Sound Pug Dog Club & Whidbey Is. Kennel Club
Occupation: I have been taking care of an estate for a very wealthy family for 29 years. I plan their parties, coordinate their travels and handle workers and staff. It has never been boring. In the 80's I
worked my 2nd job at Overlake Hospital in the Emergency Room.
Interests: The last 40 years went so fast! High points have been the birth of my daughter and finding
both of my birth parents! I am still building my dream log house in Leavenworth with my partner of 10
years. There are so many life lessons. Mary Morton was & is my best friend, and right now she is in the
last stages of Alzheimer's. If there are friends you want to see, or places you have been dreaming about,
put nothing off and reach out and make the plans.
SUSAN MORGAN OWEN
WALLA WALLA, WA
Sorry to have missed the 40th! Curiosity to check the web and find out dates for the
event hit me 2 weeks after it had happened... and I discovered I'd been categorized
"lost". No more! I've rectified the error and will be attending the 50th. I hope it will be
as well-attended. The most fun has been looking for the 18-year olds in the 40th reunion photos... and continuing to celebrate that I'm no longer 18!.
SCOTT MORRIS
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Family: I have been married to Debbie for over 30 years and we have three children in college!
Tiffany - 26, BS from University of Arizona in Evolutionary Biology, MS from Arizona State University
in Computational Biology, and now a PhD candidate at University of Cambridge, Kensington, England
in Epi-Genetics.
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Crystal - 22, BS from Michigan State University in Zoology, and now attending graduate school at University of Arizona, working toward her Masters and planning to get a PhD.
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Heather - 20, Junior at University of Arizona in Political Science and History, wanting to be a lawyer.
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Pets: Including all of my daughters pets, we have 5 dogs (Myla, Fuji, Zak, Shelby, and Jacque); 2 horses
( Red and Gable), 1 parrot (Chico), and many tropical fish.
Occupation: My wife owns a 24-hour Telephone Answering Service/Full Service Alarm Company in Sierra
Vista, Arizona in addition to serving two years as President of the Chamber of Commerce, while I am in my
36th year with the Federal Government as Chief of Modeling, Simulation, and Instrumentation Division
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for the US Army Test & Evaluation Command in Alexandria, Virginia. Though our home still in Arizona, I
am batch'ing it in Virginia in a very exciting job directing and managing $250 million a year in investments
in the latest technology for testing the Army's latest high-tech systems.
Future Plans: After exhausting myself with a few more years with Uncle Sam, I plan on retiring in Arizona
plus anywhere my daughters end up, as long as it is west of the Mississippi, and doing some traveling, including the great northwest.
Best Times at RHS: Would have to say Lab Writing with Sally Bryan, History with Pinkerton, Language Arts
with Dr Agnes Pollock, Math with Brower, and Marching Band/Stage Band/Orchestra with Taylor. They all
were inspirations.
High Points: Drum Major for RHS Band and All-City Band for the Seafair and Torchlight Parades.
Lessons Learned: To achieve satisfaction - Work hard, study hard, marry a great wife, and raise three great
daughters, helping them achieve even more than I did.
DOUG MORTENSEN
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WOODINVILLE, WA
Family: I have been married to Nita (Brown) Mortensen (RHS66) for 34 years.
Occupation: I am retired from working for the City of Bellevue for 32 years.
Interests: I enjoy playing golf weekly when weather permits on the eastside and enjoy working in my
yard keeping everything looking good. Nita and I travel as much as possible and love to see our 3 grandchildren in Fort Collins, CO. We have lived in Woodinville for the last 30 years and have really seen it
grow. We will probably stay in this area as long as we can.
ED MOTT
BELLEVUE, WA
Occupation: Retired from the Bellevue Police as a detective lieutenant with 32 years of service. I now teach
at Bellevue Community College in the Criminal Justice Section and have taught there for 25 years now. I also
do Consulting work where Police excessive use of force comes into play, crime scene reconstruction and
other police practices
RISA MULLIS HEARN
LAUGHLIN, NV
Interests: A 40 year snapshot. WOW! I was a slow learner, so the first 20 years were used getting the same
lessons pounded into my head until I finally got them. The biggest being; learning to like myself. The next 20
life got interesting. I met my husband Ron, the love of my life. I magically discovered the book Energy Medicine by Donna Eden, which could be called a primer on how to live in your body. It changed my life. Donna’s
latest book is The Promise of Energy Psychology which was written with her husband David Feinstein and
Gary Craig. It also is a life changing book. A primer on how to let go of the traumas in your body, mind, and
emotions, that are holding you back. Their newest project is the Eden Energy Medicine Certification Program, of which I am part of the Faculty, as a Teaching Assistant. I am having terrific results sharing Energy
Medicine with clients, family, and friends. I am loving it. Every year we do some traveling. Life is good. I am
truly blessed.
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SANDY MURRAY MCDONOUGH
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SHELTON, WA
Family: I am married to Ian McDonough (RHS
66) and we have 2 children, Beth and Jeff, as well
as 3 grandchildren!
Occupation: Retired Special Education
Last 40 years: I’ve enjoyed meeting people of
other cultures with Ian, Family and the God I love.
I have learned that we are such a rich nation, that
giving some of it to those in need is a real joy.
DWIGHT NELSON
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
My wife Kathy and I have been living in Libertyville, Il for the past four years. It is a suburb about 30 miles
north of Chicago. I am currently the pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Libertyville. Prior to that
we lived in Mt. Vernon, WA for 24 years where I was the pastor of the Covenant church there. We have two
sons, one living in Alaska and the other in Utah.
JAMES RICHARD ‘RICK’ NOLAN
James Richard "Rick" NOLAN January 15, 1948 - June 26, 2006. Beloved husband, father, grandfather,
brother, cousin, uncle, and so much more. Rick Nolan passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 26th
after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Portland, Oregon on January 15, 1948 to James H. and Carol
(Kallak) Nolan. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington. Rick served in
the National Guard and trained at Fort Lewis. Rick had been employed in the retail grocery business with
QFC, wholesale business at Associated Grocers, and the food brokerage business. In 1997 Rick purchased and
revitalized the Viking Drive-In Restaurant in Lake Stevens. Rick often mentioned that working/owning the
Viking was his most fun and fulfilling experience. He was very involved with the DECA program at Lake Stevens High School and provided an annual scholarship to the program.
Rick was known for his civic/community involvement and mentoring students into their future business
world. In his teaching he conveyed the importance of having a strong work ethic and also demonstrated it in
his own life.
Traveling with his family was a big part of his life and it was a dream come true that he was able to go to Hawaii last fall and introduce his grandson, Sam to the island of Maui. He got such enjoyment from being with
his family.
Rick courageously battled cancer for the last 3 years. Watching how he maintained his dignity through his
illness was truly inspirational. His two young grandchildren, Sam Carter and Chloe Nolan, were the light of
his life over the last 2+ years. Rick is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda; daughter, Jaime Carter and her
husband, Craig; son, Nick Nolan; and his two grandchildren, Chloe and Sam. (Taken from The Seattle
Times.)
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SHERRY NORMILE ISENHATH
KENMORE, WA
‘Whew”! 30 years of public school teaching at Laurelhurst,
Shoreline Schools, California’s Saratoga and Cupertino Schools
and finishing up in Northshore’s Arrowhead School as a P.E.
Specialist (I liked sports before it was fashionable for us girls, I
found out). Teaching has been challenging but I have enjoyed
the relationship of the students and their families. As well, it’s
been interesting being involved with the new knowledge and
information on how we learn. It’s been rewarding helping students develop into the best they can be in pursuit of their passions and interests as they prepare to be active participants in
our society.
Our home of 30 years on Inglewood’s 13th fairway has been a
joy for us all. Our son, Scott, now married and in his 2nd year
of his medical residency at Oregon Health Sciences University,
plans to eventually return to Seattle following a few more years
of Dermatology residency and Mohs surgery in the East. When
he opens his new practice, we’ll have an inside track on dealing
with our aging skin. There’s hope!
Play time is spent visiting Oregon when we can get away. We
find it a ‘together’ state that seems to have a government that is working! I’m still trying to pursue my goal of
hitting the fairways with friends, so group lessons at the U of W driving range are high priority. Of course,
keeping up with innovations in technology keeps us busy in many areas.
Our latest venture was entering Seattle’s active real estate market and pursuing a lifetime dream of opening
our own business. We’ve always loved Seattle and its many surrounding communities. It is fun meeting new
people and helping them to find the right neighborhood and home fit. When I retire (soon) I intend to help
Stan further advance his success with Coldwell Banker Bain’s Seattle-based business.
I look forward to seeing old Teddies; Life has taught me to keep on keeping on and seizing the joy in every
day! This adventure of life goes fast……The Best….Sherry Normile Isenhath (16328 Inglewood Rd NE, Kenmore, WA 98028).
LARRY NYLAND
MARYSVILLE, WA
I graduated mid year in 1966 to attend Western Washington University and married Kathy Montgomery 1968.
Graduated from the UW in 1969 (BA) and 1971 (MA). Taught in Gig Harbor. Went to Alaska as principal and
superintendent. PhD in 1981. Superintendent of schools in Pasco, Shoreline, and Marysville. Taught at Seattle
Pacific University for four years. Eligible to retire two years ago but came to Marysville instead. Love the work
of instructional leadership, classroom visits and seeing students learn well. Will keep doing this for another
ten years, God willing.
THOMAS BERNHARD PAYNTER
Born on Nov 29, 1947, from SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. His tour of duty began on Dec 20, 1968.
Casualty was on May 25, 1969 in TAY NINH, SOUTH VIETNAM
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JOSINA PEARSON
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NEW YORK, NY
Family: I am married to Arthur Simmons and have one son, Craig.
Occupation: President, owner of Sina Pearson Textiles, NYC. Since 1974 I've lived in NYC and had the
opportunity to travel around the world for work and pleasure. Fifteen years ago I started my textile upholstery company, and now have the time to return to my beach house near La Conner each month to
enjoy the best of the NW. My husband and I are having too much fun to retire.
DALE PETERSON
NEW YORK, NY
I met my wife, Louise (Garfield 1965), at
Washington State University in Pullman.
We lived in a co-ed cooperative living
community sponsored by the Common
Ministry.
After transferring to the U, we were married on Capitol Hill in 1970. We both
graduated from the U, Louise in Sociology
and I in Political Science. In 1976, we
traveled for several weeks in Scandinavia
and crossed the Soviet Union on the TranSiberian Railway to Japan, where we
taught English for over two years at the
YMCA in Himeji, about an hour west of
Kobe.
We returned to the States in 1978 and
spent two more years in Pullman, where
Louise completed an MBA and I started studies in architecture. In 1980 we moved to New York where I
completed my master’s degree in architecture at Columbia University.
Louise is an administrator at Columbia and I have worked as a manager in several of the largest design firms in the city, completing many
base building and commercial interiors projects. In addition to my design firm experience, for four years I was a construction manager for a
large international real estate developer. I am now a Principal at
Mancini Duffy, an architecture and commercial interior design firm.
Our daughter, Alice, born in 1983, is a May 2006 graduate of Columbia in American history. She is now working in St Louis on a statewide
political campaign.
Our son, Stuart, was born in 1988 and has one more year of high
school ahead. We’re visiting colleges now, including several back in
the Pacific Northwest.
I’d love to get together with Roosevelt alumni who visit New York.
You can reach me at [email protected] .
JEANNE PETERSON MONGER
SHORELINE, WA
Since my last paid job at Boeing, I have been a volunteer for almost 30 years now. When my husband Larry
retired, we "saw the USA in our Chevrolet," driving to California, Florida, New York and back for 11,000
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miles over two months. It was an unforgettable experience. Our two wonderful daughters are still single, so
it will be awhile before we're grandparents. Janice, 31, currently lives in New York City, and Cindy, 28, lives
closer by in Bellingham.
KRIS PETERSON POMIANEK
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I married my high school "buddy" Charlie who graduated in 1967 from
Roosevelt - We have been married for 37 years. We moved from Seattle
to Wenatchee in 1984 and have lived here ever since.
Kids: Charlie and I have 2 boys, Alex 31 years old and Bryan 29 years
old. Bryan is married to a really fun girl, Katie and they have a daughter, Kloe who is 19 months old. Alex lives in Wenatchee and works for a
computer company and Bryan and his wife and daughter live on a small
farm in Cashmere and he works for Coca Cola.
Occupation: When we first moved to Wenatchee, I was the director of
community relations and volunteer services for Central Washington
Hospital for 12 years, then the executive director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for 5 years, and am now working for Chelan
County PUD. I am part of a team that has been working on the relicensing of Rocky Reach Dam with the Federal Government and am a
community development advisor to PUD staff and leadership. Charlie
works in the fruit industry.
Pets: Charlie and I have one really sweet, very spoiled dog, Maggie. She goes everywhere with us. She is
an 8 year old Australian Shepard, border collie, golden mix.
High points: Besides getting married, having kids, going back to college as an adult to get my degree in
business administration, I think the very biggest high point for me was becoming a grandparent. It
made raising boys all worthwhile!
Lessons learned: At 58 as I reflect back on life I have learned one very important lesson. Careers come
and go. Families last forever. Hug them lots!
ROBERT POMMERENING
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WEDDINGTON, NC
Family: I am married to Maeve and have three children, children: Rory 20, Reilly 17, Quinn 16.
Occupation: Unit Manager Bruce Nuclear Power Station Tiverton, Ontario Canada
SHIRLEY POTERBIN SMITH
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SAN JOSE, CA
Family: I am married to Doug and have one daughter, Shannon, 22
Pets: Sweet little Tigger cat
Occupation: Operations Mgr, Santa Cruz Industries.
Interests: Graduated from University of Washington, lived in Honolulu (part of the time with Sherry
Johnson) and Santa Barbara. Lived in California
most of my life with careers in the tech industry
evolving from Accounting Supervisor to managing a
drafting & design network, to Project Mgmt., to Data
Network Design, to my own Technical Writing business. Now I'm working with my brother and sisterin-law in a custom retail store display business. Favorite memories are with family and friends hiking,
skiing, camping, and fishing in the Sierras and
coastal mountains. I also have special memories of my daughter and I getting together with Sherry John35
son Dennis and her daughters, highlighted by a trip to Cabo San Lucas a few years ago. "It's the life in
your years, not the years in your life that counts." (Mark Twain)
PATTY PRONESTI
SEATTLE, WA
I went to Roosevelt for my junior year. I am living in Seattle, (Phinney Ridge) and own a small moving
company, (AAA 1/2 Price Moving Company), as well as being a loan officer for the last 22 years.
I have a 26 year old son, Josh, whose father Scot Whitelaw, is also a Roosevelt alumni !
I lived all my young life in Fairbanks, Alaska so moving to Seattle at age 16, and attending Roosevelt was
my first experience with the big city! It was the best experience I could have had at that time in my life!
Coming from a small town school, I not only got an excellent education at Roosevelt, but the cultural differences and the warm and welcoming introduction to the school and the staff was great, not only for me, but
also my sisters, Toni & Linda. I hope to make the next one or if you have an e-mail list of Roughriders from
the mid 60's that would be great!
JACKIE PRZYBYLINSKI SCRUGGS
ANNAPOLIS, MD
• Family: Larry and I have been married for 25 years and
combined our families to raise five children (my 2 girls and
his 3 -1 girls and 2 boys). They are all happy well adjusted
adults and have given us 7 grandchildren and one on the
way.
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Occupation: I went to work for C&P Telephone right
after graduating from RHS. I survived all the changes within
the phone company, and happily retired after 31 years from
Verizon.
• Interests: I am looking forward to my husband's retirement so we can travel more and enjoy every day given to us.
I am a 14 year survivor of breast cancer.
• Lessons Learned: Live each day to the fullest and don't
take your loved ones for granted!
CLAUDIA RADEN PETTIS
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MEDINA, WA
Education: B.A. in English and Comparative Literature from University
of Washington, Dartmouth College, and Occidental College. Masters
Summer Program at Dartmouth College.
Occupation: Accounts Receivable at G. Raden and Sons, Wine Importer. Designed product labels for wine companies. President of the
Bakery Idea, Inc. Roosevelt Bakery and Espresso Bar President and Designer of Bakery. Business Manager Touchstone Wholesale Bakery.
Owner Casa Claudia, Inc, floral design services. Sculpting and Oil
Painting at private art studios in Ballard and Medina, WA. Ceramic
Sculpture at Seward Park Studios. Seattle.
Interests: Traveled to Japan to pursue Buddhist studies. Practiced Tibetan Buddhism and Vipassana. Board of Directors, PTA Art Program,
Medina Middle School. Bellevue School District Grant Recipient in Art.
Raise rare and endangered Sheep at Mutiny Bay Farm, Whidbey Island
Washington. On Board of Directors of the American Black Welsh Sheep
Association.
www.mutinybayfarm.com and www.claudiapettis.com.
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ELIZABETH RANKIN
SEATTLE, WA
My husband is Gerry Willhelm. He's a civil engineer and works for a consulting engineering firm over in
Bellevue. His specialty is transportation design and traffic management.
We can't seem to get too far from home - we live in Hawthorne Hills - about four blocks from where I grew
up.
I retired in January from the City of Seattle's Transportation Department as the Communications Manager
(public relations) and was the primary on-camera spokesperson for the department, had a staff of a couple
of public information folks, a webmaster, customer service person and an intern. It was great fun to give the
interns practical experience and help prepare them for their first real jobs. That and media relations were
what I enjoyed most.
Gerry and I have three "children" between the two of us. (They'll always be children to us.) My daughter
Malorie has a law degree and works for a San Francisco-based software developer whose primary clients are
banks and other financial institutions using software to audit their loans and portfolios for compliance with
federal regulations. Shellie is a scientist at ZymoGenetics and Andy is the master electrician at the Bagley
Wright Theater and Seattle Repertory theater - and has just been elected president of his union.
Following retirement, I went to Europe (Austria and Italy) for five weeks, skied for three (and was joined by
my husband for one), then met Cherie Totten in Venice, and went on to Florence and Milan. We do a lot of
traveling, ski primarily in Utah and Austria, and walked the West Highland Way in Scotland three years ago
- covering 95 miles in eight days.
I also do a lot of fly-fishing and just returned from a great trip to Sun Valley and fishing Silver Creek (one of
THE most difficult streams in the U.S. to fish, as all of the trout are wild).
Over the course of my years at Roosevelt, I learned to focus and how important it is to meet your life goals.
My favorite times were some of the pranks that Cherie and I pulled - that our parents never knew about!
For now, I'm going to work on recovery and continue to relax a bit. I'll probably look for a part-time job after
the first of the year. The great thing is that I'll be able to ski in March!
ERIC RANTA
SEATTLE, WA
Bio:
Graduated from the UW 1970 and again in 1974; USAF for three
years ; Seattle since 1977
• Single with a significant other (Susan Orr ) since 1990 (yes, 1990)
• Two daughters Erin (28) Ellen (22)
• Live and work in Laurelhurst
• Basement full of golf clubs and camera equipment
• still haven't fully emotionally recovered from playing time issues and
Burlington Edison
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ALICE RAYNER DEVAULT
SHORELINE, W A
The second time around is working better than the first time around. I have 2 great stepchildren and 3
grandchildren. Unfortunately they live in Indiana and New York. Our hobby which takes all our money is
boating. We recently purchased boat, a 43' custom built pilothouse trawler to eventually cruise to Alaska.
Whether we take our 2 cats is up for grabs.
I have learned that we don't really know much until we get there. Flexibility is the key to any fun in life and
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don't take life too seriously. It is much too short a time.
BARBARA RHODES JOHNSON
ELMA, WA
My favorite part of high school was the academics, especially Ray Williams’ current events and Sally Bryan’s
English classes. I learned the basics of political and economic systems in “Big Ray’s" class.
I was a stay-at-home mom for my three children, and when they went to college, so did I. I earned a Bachelor
of Arts in Religious Studies in 1996. I served for ten years as pastor of Central Park United Methodist Church.
I now work as Food Services Manager for Sound to Harbor Head Start.
I am married, but separated, and I have three adult children and seven grandchildren. I see the nearby
grandchildren nearly every weekend.
I began running when my daughter started kindergarten, and still run and compete in distances up to ten
miles. I recently competed in the Washington State Senior Games, and I plan to compete nationally in the
Senior Olympics in Louisville next year. I enjoy doing triathlons, and sometimes ride my bike to work, a 40mile round trip. I also compete in the Senior Games swim meet, and swim for five months in a lake near my
home.
Most of my traveling involves hiking with the Olympians Hiking club and visiting my daughter and her family in the Washington, D.C. area. This summer, however, a visited France, Italy and Switzerland with my sister’s family in a small motor home we rented outside Paris. My dream now is to visit Alaska to hike, climb,
and enjoy the wildlife and scenic wonders.
I love to cook, (mostly vegetables and whole grains), bake, and make jams and jellies for family and friends,
and also to raise money for our church youth. I also love to read, and belong to two book clubs.
I look forward to catching up with former classmates.
MARCIA RICHARDSON WALTHER
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Family: I am married to John, have four children, Jennifer 35, Mark 32, Kristin 31, Kelly 28 and 7 grandchildren.
Occupation: Retired elementary school teacher
Interests: Wow! At 58 it's sometimes difficult to have clear RECALL, but I do know how active I was in all
the kids lives, their sports, etc.. in addition to teaching school all those years. Now, I am very busy being a
grandma, running our mini ranch in Bend, boating up to Canadian waters and Alaska in the summers,
playing tennis, skiing on Mt. Bachelor, riding my horses, and I recently formed a partnership with Penny
McPherson Leady in a cookie business called Bachelor Bites Cookies. Life is full and rewarding in retirement! I've enjoyed staying in touch with many high school friends through the years.
SHEILA RICHARDSON
SHORELINE, WA
Occupation: Market Development Consultant
KAREN SEEFELDT ALMON
SEATTLE, WA
I am married to Jim and have one daughter, Ashley, 18. The years have gone by quickly!
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TOM SETHRE
AUSTIN, TX
I attended the UW after graduating from Roosevelt, getting a BA in Anthropology because it was the only major that would give me credit for all the unrelated courses I took (medieval history, oceanography, Spanish,
art history, psychology, geography, Chinese, etc.).
After graduating from the UW I taught conversational English in Tokyo for a couple of years, had a half-year
stay in Denmark (Elsinore) and then nearly two years in London, where I got into the computer software biz.
I returned to Washington in late 1975 with my (first) wife, and my son Karsten was born there. The consulting
firm I was with transferred me to Austin in January of 1977, where I've been ever since.
Career events: I was a one-man IT consulting corporation from 1982 to 1990; I was with two local consulting
firms for most of the remaining time, but most recently I worked for the Texas Association of School Boards
as a software project management. (Public-school related business is in my blood, with over a dozen teachers
and/or school administrators in my family by birth or marriage.)
Personal events: First marriage lasted 21 years. Second marriage is going on 13 years and much stronger than
the first. My son has been working tech support for Dell for most of the last decade. My two step-sons each
have two boys, so my four grandsons range in age from 9 years to 16 months.
Personal interests: Spirituality (primarily Christian, Buddhist and Hindu); gardening; cooking; woodworking;
and for some reason after my parents died a couple of years ago I've gotten into building wooden sailing ship
models. Go figure.
CAROL SMITH SOLLE
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Family: My immediate family consists of husband
Dave, son Blake (37) and daughter-in-law Heather,
daughter Alicia (33) and son-in-law Greg, granddaughters (4, 2) and one grandson expected in October. I still enjoy the company of my parents (85, 83).
Education: I attended the UW and graduated from
WWSU with a major in Anthropology and a minor
in Computer Science.
Occupation: For 25 years I was in the information
technology business, working at Nordstrom, Washington Natural Gas, and Premera Blue Cross as a
systems programmer and database administrator.
In 1998 I left employment and went back to school,
earning my webmaster certificate. Since then I have
been volunteering for my community.
Interests: My mother had a debilitating condition
that went undiagnosed for a decade and she spent 3
years in an Alzheimer’s facility, unable to talk, walk
or even sit up unsupported. Then my brother
learned from a television documentary that her
symptoms matched that of a condition known as Adult Onset Hydrocephalus (“water on the brain” or
“NPH”). A year ago she had shunt surgery (to drain excess cerebral spinal fluid) and she came out of her
coma-like amnesia. She is out of the Alzheimer’s facility and I have my mom back! I wonder how many
nursing home residents are suffering unnecessarily. For more info, go to http://www.seattlewebfeat.com.
Lessons Learned: Joni Mitchell sums it up in her song, “The Circle Game”.
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Spouse: Kim Smith
Children: Morgan, Robin, Patrick, Renata, Christopher
Occupation: Chemist
Future plans: Plant a vineyard.
Best times at RHS: Dances in the gym.
Lessons learned: Silentium est aurium.
To all departed classmates: See you at the BIG reunion!
JERILEE TAVERNITI KECHLEY
Jerilee was born August 29, 1948, in Seattle, WA. She
passed away August 23, 2005, in Williamstown, MA. She
died at home from complications due to breast cancer.
She was first diagnosed in 1994 and was treated with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. The cancer recurred in
1998 and from that time until shortly before her death,
she was receiving traditional hormone and chemotherapy,
homeopathic treatments, and traditional Chinese medicine. Her attitude and appearance were so positive that
many people with whom she came in contact simply did
not realize that her disease was progressing. She always
pushed herself to the limit in her teaching, her musical
performances, and in her giving to her family and friends.
She was always thinking of things to do for others and
then following through on them.
Jerilee’s life was one continuous gift to all who knew her.
She was a loving wife to David and devoted mother to
Aaron, Benjamin, and Anthea. She instilled the love of
music through her flute teaching and was devoted to her
students and their parents. In her own words, “Through
music I became a whole person. The loving and caring of
my teachers carried me along the way. I want to make this
same difference in the lives of children, their families, and other teachers.”
Jerilee Taverniti Kechley founded Suzuki in the Berkshires in 1986. Throughout its twenty-year history, Jerilee was the driving force behind Suzuki in the Berkshires, bringing the power and joy of music to over a thousand students and teachers. She can never be replaced, but Suzuki in the Berkshires will continue in Jerilee's
vision by offering music programs featuring world-renowned faculty, a diverse curriculum for all levels, and
summer fun for all ages.
Jerilee’s death is an incalculable loss to her family, but also to so many who were profoundly affected by her
life and what she gave them. Although she, herself, was much less aware of this, she started to appreciate it in
the weeks before her death, as she received many cards, calls, and emails. These continued even after her
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death as former students and friends heard the news. Her
friends she made in her travels, relatives from Seattle, Toronto, Calabria, and beyond – and, of course, all her
college students and the little flute students, who she often started as preschoolers in her private studio, and
their parents. It will take time to fully appreciate the extent of her legacy. (Excerpted from:
www.suzukiflutes.com)
PAMELA TEMPLETON HUGHES
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Family: I am married to Robert and my children are Edie Ann - 28, Tyler - 29, and Christopher - 34.
Occupation: City Risk Manager, City of Seattle
Interests: Raising children! Working! Grandchildren! Retirement from government in four years!
SYLVIA TEUTSCH ENGEL
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BOTHELL, WA
Family: I have been married to Steve Engel (class of '64) since 1968. We have two sons: Jonathan (33)
and David (31), daughters-in-law Desiree and Erika, and three grandchildren: Gabe, Rebecca, and Matthew.
Occupation: retired high school History teacher, currently doing Christian ministry
Education: I went on to the UW and UCBerkeley receiving a degree in History and Economics.
Highlights of my life: After Steve and I were married we proceeded to live around the world, wherever the
Navy decided to send us. We ruined many address books with 19 addresses in 30 years away from Seattle.
We returned to the Pacific NW in 1998- YEAH!!!! It turned out to be just in time for our first grandson.
My plan finally came together by 2001 with both of our sons settled and married to Seattle girls in this
area. This was quite the miracle after being raised as "military brats." Life in the Navy gave us awesome
opportunities to meet wonderful people and experience many different cultures. I was able to teach in
such diverse places as Guam, the Philippines, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. My students were quite convinced that I had lived in all the places I taught them about in World History, Geography and Cultures.
Steve and I both retired in 1998 and moved home. Retirement freed me to do what I really love to doteach and help people be who they are created to be through seminars, personal ministry, and Bible studies. I have the privilege of seeing lives changed and set free from many difficulties through Restoring the
Foundations ministry, as well as working to see churches transformed. Life is richly blessed and I feel as
though I am walking in my destiny daily. The Lord is so good!
BRUCE THOMPSON
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Family: I am married to Paula Forney and have one daughter, Sarah (24).
Occupation: Currently Santa Fe City Attorney, but unemployed after the upcoming mayoral election.
Interests: Enjoy hiking in mountains around Albuquerque and Santa Fe and some great treks. High point
(literally) was Kilimanjaro in 2004.
CHERIE TOTTEN
MORAGA, CA
Cherie has lived in Moraga, a suburb of San Francisco, for 20 years. She has served on the Moraga Town
Council and was mayor of Moraga in 1996. She works for Saint Mary's College in the School of Business where
she is a program administrator for conferences and works on MBA exchange programs with Mumbai, India,
Barcelona Spain, and St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Cherie has two daughters: Dr. Darcy Grant who is a pediatrician in Irvine California, and Courtney Grant
Schoenwald who is currently enrolled at USC in for her masters in urban planning. Cherie is about ready to
complete her Master is Graduate Liberal Studies at Saint Mary's College, if she can find time to complete her
thesis.
This year she is interested in traveling to "I" countries, and has visited India on an immersion program where
she worked on a building project and taught English, and also has traveled to Italy (with classmate Liz Rankin). Maybe Ireland or Indonesia are next?
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MARIAN TUPPER
LAKE FOREST PARK, WA
Forty years -- fifty-three if you include Bryant and Eckstein! So many friends -- so many good times -- The
"rules" and how to break them - what fun and what an
experience.
Motherhood - (babies, toddlers, adolescents, young adults
and finally adults in their own right) - Grand motherhood
(watching another generation coming up and helping
when I could) - and now Great-Grand
motherhood looming in November. What a life.
Hot weather, Cold Weather, Dry Weather, Wet Weather,
Snow storms and Beach time. Living on the east coast, the
west coast and the mid-west. Travel (domestic and foreign) - sickness and health -- elder care, childcare - higher
education and the working world - Hobbies and Remodels
- and now retirement. Life's been quite a ride.
I still live life a day at a time and the two motto's I held in
high school still shape my life. #1 - I'd rather be sorry for
something I've done than something I didn't do and #2 It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission -- two philosophies I carry from my years at Roosevelt. It's been
quite a life and quite a ride.
ROSE VANEK BOYETTE
LYNNWOOD, WA
I have one daughter who was married but is now divorced. She had no children. I live with my two cats out
here in Lynnwood. For over 25 years now I have been working as a custodian. At this time I work at Garfield
high school here in Seattle.
DIANE VERHAGEN STONE
RICHMOND, VA
Married: James Stone (RHS class of 1965) in
1968 and celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary last March. We met in the RHS band where
he played clarinet and I played flute - started dating and the rest is history, as they say. In fact, we
still make music together in the Richmond Concert Band (Richmond, Virginia) where we have
been living since 1979. Our sons, Jim and David
live in South Dakota and Oregon respectively and
we are going to be grandparents in November. I
am a registered nurse currently working as health
and wellness consultant at CrossRoads conference
center in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jim works
with me as the chef. The lasting impression of
RHS came from the seal in the front hallway "what
I am to be, I am now becoming". It's nice to know
that we are a work in progress and the end result
is something better than we ever imagined.
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Sorry I will miss the 40th celebration, but my thoughts will be with you all.
GEORGE VISE
After graduating from Roosevelt, George entered the United States Marines and
was killed at the young age of 19 on April 12, 1968 in Viet Nam. George earned the
“Purple Heart” and an honorable medal from the Viet Nam Government. He was
buried in Washelli Cemetery along side the many other Viet Nam Veterans. There
isn’t a day that goes by that his family doesn’t miss him, he died too young. We are
proud of his service and the sacrifice he made for what he believed was the right
thing to do. He was a great guy and a friend to all. (Submitted by his sister, Sue
VanSenus.)
MARY WASSON SALTZER
THE WOODLANDS, TX
After graduating from college in Denver, CO, I married and moved to Newport Beach, CA. After 2+ years
('72) we were transferred to Houston, TX. I worked in employee relations for a retail company, and later
worked for 2 oil companies, where I met my now husband, Charles, a geophysicist. In '81 we moved to The
Woodlands, TX, just north of Houston.
I have 2 daughters - Ashley, who is going to do her last semester with Baylor in New York this fall; and Suzanne who has 2 children and lives in Austin. Charles and Ashley ride horses (English).....had 3, now down to
one, Gemini. Also there's Belle the dog and Mr.Cat amd Tiger(cats).
I had a business painting glass and doing ceramics for trunk shows but that's on hold right now.
JOHN WATTS
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
After RHS, I graduated from the U of W (1970) and U of W Law School (1975). I traveled, bought and lived
on a sailboat, and practiced law. Carolyn and I married (1980), and have one daughter Morgan (now a
baker). We sailed to points north as far as the magical Queen Charlotte Is.. We visited many other places
from Mali to Chile. In 2000, Carolyn and I moved from Seattle to Port Townsend, and enjoy the beauty of
the town and mountains and waters and beaches, our place, my job as City Attorney, and Carolyn’s art and
artistry. Life – like wine - seems to be in part about dealing with some disappointments, achieving some satisfactions, and finding some wonderful surprises (and at times a little depth). (I go down to the sea again,
and help a friend sail his boat from Hawaii to the Northwest, and am unable to attend the reunion.) John
Watts, 333 Lawrence St. Port Townsend WA 98368
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CORKIE WIGGEN WOLFE
MILL CREEK, WA
I've been happily married for going on 39 years and
have a 37 year old daughter, a 35 year old daughter,
and granddaughters, 9 and 6.
I gave up my job as Classified Manager at Little
Nickel Want Ads years ago which enabled me to
spend time helping out a couple elders and enjoying
babysitting and watching our beautiful granddaughters grow and change. My husband retired a year ago
and we've loved having so much time together.
We've seen a lot of changes in the last 40 years.
Technology, seeing new life and coping with deaths,
career changes, health problems, different homes,
traveling, etc. But I think by now we've all come to
realize that life is a journey and how amazing it is.
I wish all my classmates many happy years ahead.
JOHN WILKINSON
SEATTLE, WA
My partner is Dave Davenport. One of our friends calls us "the cat grannies." Of late, we've become the custodians of neighborhood squirrels, blue jays, and countless small birds.
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Interests: Travel, geology, social justice, the pleasures of simple home life
TED WILSON
SHORELINE, WA
I’ve been married for over 36 years to Carri. Live in
Richmond Beach - office on the Edmonds waterfront.
Have a 35 year old son: Jason- married with 10 yr old
daughter; 31 year old daughter: Jamie married with 4
yr old son.
After graduating from UW in 1970 , worked as a manager at JC Penney until starting a chain of Home Accessories stores: The House Dressing in 1977. Total of
12 stores in major shopping malls throughout Wash.
for 17 years.
Founded Insight Int'l in 1987 as an overseas sourcing
and product development company -acting as a vendor and US agent for major US retailers, wholesalers
and manufacturers.
I love traveling, tennis, bike riding, skiing, sporting events, and most of all- time with our grandchildren and
family.
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ANNIE WITTENBERG SCHWAGER
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
In a nutshell: I was Annie Wittenberg in high school. I married Steve Schwager (RHS ’68 – Bruce’s younger
brother) in 1972 when he finally looked old enough for me! We have three terrific children: Tad (28) who is
unmarried and seeking work in fisheries. He just finished a Masters Program in Marine Resource Management and trying to enter into that field. There is a lot of water around here, but entry level jobs are scarce and
often include the word “volunteer”. Brett (25) is a graphic designer. He just completed a contract at Microsoft
and is doing contract work independently. He is also unmarried. Christine is our youngest (22) and she just
graduated from the U of W this June majoring in Spanish. She will be traveling this summer and then plans
on doing one ski season at Jackson Hole, WY as her brothers have done prior to pursuing “real life”.
We live on Bainbridge Island where Steve has been a dentist for 27 years!! Who would have guessed? I taught
elementary school in the early years of our marriage but then became a full-time mom with our children. I volunteered in many capacities while they were involved in Bainbridge Public Schools. I also spend my energies
raising money for Childhaven.
We are spending lots of time with our parents who are all in their 90’s and need lots of attention. Consequently, we commute to Seattle often. Our kids come in and out of our lives during various “transitions”….so,
we are lucky that they are in the area.
We share a small log cabin in Desolation Sound with Bruce and his family. We are headed up there this week
and will not be back in time for the reunion. I’m still a Teddy through and through and have the fondest of
high school memories. I moved to Seattle a few months before entering Roosevelt, so I did not have the history that some of you have. But the 3 years spent there were wonderful. I made terrific friends and never knew
there were 750 in our class until graduation!
KEN WOODY
EUGENE, OR
Married (2nd) Jerri (2 years, August 8th)--Jerri is from New York, University of Wisconsin, great piano player
(knows the words to all the old songs), loves to dance, watch movies, go to the coast and is taking golf lessons.
Jerri is an executive assistant for the Lane County Housing Authority.
Daughter---Patricia (Pisha) Sophomore at University of Oregon, got straight A's last quarter, she's smarter
than dad! Pisha lived in Albuquerque before joining us in Eugene, is an excellent horsewoman (English), has
a great sense of humor (loves Mel Brooks to Monty Python, to Leslie Nielsen), is a hockey fan and excellent
skater and shooter, and is truly the apple of my eye. I feel very grateful to have the opportunity of being her
father. The experience helped me get to a side of me that had gone unfulfilled.
Occupation (currently) Alternative high school English, drama and leadership teacher (2 years) Prior: College
football coach 18 years, athletic director 2 years, academic counselor, economic development coordinator, director of human resources, high school principal.
Hobbies---College football color commentary 15 years, current feature writer for Ducks Illustrated, taking
writing courses: creative, memoir--golf--yoga--little weight lifting---step machine, reading. Still in decent
shape, even after getting the stuffing knocked out of me on the football field!
High points at RHS: city championship in football 1964---fun and friends on News staff; great teachers: Sally
Bryan, others; foolish fun: the Woodchucks, JV Juel, Greg Koler, Dan Anderson, Tory Leighland, Bruce
Thompson, Bo Cornell, Hugh Klopfenstein, Dutch Day, Paul Larsen, Gordy Sargent, the Woodchucks Prom
Parts I and II. In my career as a coach and teacher, I have spent many years visiting high schools all around
the nation. Looking back at Roosevelt, we were gifted with caring, talented teachers, had outstanding programs in athletics and the arts, and hundreds of creative, thoughtful, fun students. I have so many friends
and stories from my high school days. I wish I could go through them all again. Sadly, I don't run into many
students who feel that way about their high school days in this day and age.
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DOUG YARWOOD
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Family: I am married to Nancy and have two sons, Chad, 28; Ryan, 27;
Occupation: I sold my printing company, Associated Business Forms, Inc., in 1999 and retired with my
wife to Camano Island where we built our dream house on Triangle Cove.
Interests: I had a great career in the printing industry working with some of the top companies in the Seattle area. I had an office in North Seattle and lived in Redmond until the boys were grown and off to college. We raised two boys that are both married and doing will in their career's. We have been blessed with
2 granddaughters that we enjoy spoiling. We are lucky enough to be able to snow bird to Palm Springs in
the winter time where we play golf, exercise and read.
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