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A small group of Samohi Alumni held a mini-reunion Thursday August 29th on retired Fire Chief John Sturgess's classic new 38' cabin cruiser at Marina del Rey. Alumni Sturgess was kind enough to not only host the get together on his yacht and provide the "chow and grog" bur also took the group on an extensive harbor cruise of the marina. Attendees included Bill Delkner, Joe Eubanks, Jim White, Dale Welsh, Fred Williams and Jerry Alford. Unable to attend were Charlie Boyce (busy fishing in Sisters, Oregon), Don Cook, Steve Steere as well as Harry Kuhlmeyer. Incidentally Harry was the person who earlier informed everyone that THEY (based on age ??) were now "On the Offramp of Life" but accidentaly took an incorrect offramp himself and ended up at Saint Johns Medical Center undergoing an extensive eye examination!! As they say "a great time was had by all" and those unable to make the event were HUMUNGOUSLY berated (and lied about as well) I am attaching several photographs of attendees but many were such shady characters ( literally) that they did not photograph clearly.
November 12, 2001
Hello everyone,
Early this morning, at 2:25 a.m., our dad died. We were both with him the entire time, and our mom and Annie's husband John came soon after death. We all stayed with him and helped him through this journey.
The myeloma was the cause - it spread throughout his body, including to his kidneys, and that is what ultimately caused his death.
He was never alone in the last 3 days, between the two of us, mom, John, Uncle Don, Natasha, Cynthia, Bruce and Aldene Sellery, Kevin and Melissa Susman. We believe he knew we were all there, and his death was a very peaceful one.
Rather than flowers, we know that dad would prefer that you help support the research that is trying to find a cure for myeloma, a horrible disease. Here is their address:
International Myeloma Foundation
12650 Riverside Drive #206
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Tel: 1-800-452-2873
www.myeloma.org
Thanks to you all for such wonderful messages and words of support. We read them all to dad, and it gave him great joy to know that you all cared so much about him.
Annie and Brian
Ruth passed away December 30, 2004
In good health still even though I will be 84 in December. Still travel and take trips to Vegas when I can. My Brother Willam Conner lives out near Barstow. He graduated the same time I did. I also love to garden and you can find me out in the yard most days. Stop by and say Hi.
I served in the U.S.Navy from Dec.l941 til Oct. l945; and then worked in the motion picture and television industry as a lighting gaffer until I retired at the age of 65. I have been an avid boater and fisherman all my life; and now my wife and I divide our time between our Palm Springs home and our condo in Marina del Rey.
I went to Caltech and spent the last two years there in the Navy V-12 program, after graduating and getting commissioned I went to Guam and joined a Seabee battalion. Harry Truman's bomb saved me from the Japanese invasion, which were designated for.
After getting a Master's degree at Caltech in 1948 I married Anne Armstrong, Beverly Hills 1942 and Stanford 1946. I spent my professional life in construction engineering on large projects, 25 with Bechtel, including fifteen years living in New Zealand, England and Saudi Arabia.
We have three children and nine grandchildren. Unfortunately Anne died of Lymphoma last May a month before our 53rd anniversary.
I always felt that I got an excellent start on my education at Samohi. My main hobbies, which I still enjoy are golf, duck hunting and fly fishing.
Neville S. Long
Benjamin F. (Ben) McKinney (Class of 1941) Frisco, TX and Gig Harbor, WA passed away on Friday, May 19, 2000
Born August 6, 1923 in Warren, PA, Mr. McKinney grew up in Santa Monica, CA; and married in 1947 to wife Shirley June (Marsden) McKinney. He also lived in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Tucson, AZ; and Westcliffe, CO.
Mr. McKinney was a prominent businessman, entrepreneur and patron of charitable causes for many years.
His business career in the metals industry spanned over 40 years. During this time, he was primarily associated with the Glass, Paint, and Battery Industries. In 1973 after 23 years with a well known Non-Ferrous Metals Refinery he formed his own company, Oxide and Chemical Corporation in Indiana. As Chairman and CEO until his retirement and sale of this company in 1990, he was credited with several patents along with serving as a Director of the LIA and a committee member for over 25 years In the Battery Council International.
The many charities that Mr. McKinney was associated with were always a private matter with him but he never turned away a request. Pride in what he accomplished was only surpassed by his love of his family, God and his service to his country.
He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy in WWII on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Guadalcanal, which was accredited with capturing a German submarine intact during World War II.
As an avid hunter, sport fisherman, and golfer, he participated in various clubs. He was a long time member at Highland Golf and Country Club, Country Club of Indianapolis, and a Charter Member of the Skyline Club.
When it came to his family, he was a loving and giving father and will he missed by them all. He is survived by his wife, Shirley June (Marsden) McKinney of Frisco, TX; Sisters, Marianne McKinney Pardee (Class of '43) (married to Doug Pardee - Class of '40) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; and Betty Rosenquist of Williamsville, NY; Sons Jefty McKinney of Indianapolis, IN; and Damian McKinney of Long Beach, CA; along with his daughters Linda B. King of Indianapolis IN, Jacque Kirsh of Indianapolis IN, Michele Gentis (married to Ian Gentis - Class of ‘73) of Germantown TN, Shannon Phillips of Westcliffe CO, and Toni Henke of Frisco TX. Also 18 Grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren.
I am married. We have three children. One lives in Nevada, one in Texas and one in Puerto Rico. My husband is retired and plays golf. I also play with the ladies at our club. My older brother, now deceased, my sister, Margery is going to be 87 on January 1st, my younger brother who lives in Fallbrook, CA., and myself, all went to Samohi. I will be 80 in 2003.
San Diego Ca 92117
My husband Cal & I celebrated our 60th in Feb. He went to be with the Lord in Nov. I have 2 lovely daughters, 5 grandsons, 1 grandaughter & 2 grandkids. Lots of wonderful memories. Glad I was a grad of this wonderful school.
Biggest undertaking, for me, recently was directing the hilarious 1938 play, "The Man Who Came to Dinner". I had not been this connected to theater since my Samohi days when I had a small role in a terrible senior play. I can't even remember the name of the play, but it was directed by Olive Morris, and had a lot of 'flag waving'. My first discovery when I 'volunteered' to direct "The Man Who Came to Dinner" was that it had 36 roles!! I quickly trimmed that to 17 parts. Eliminated the 10 choir boys, plus others. I live in a retirement community of 300+ residents and cast all the roles from this base. A 75 year old played the ingenue, etc. We rehearsed for 6 weeks and gave two performances for our residents in our on campus theater. I now am basking in the compliments. But once was enough...
I have 5 grandchildren now, two in college, two in high school and a new born just learning to walk.
Susanville, Ca 96130
Our Invitation is still good. I have a little bragging to do..#1 son made Mjr.General of the USAF this year. #2 son is Pres.CEO of a holding Co.of 38 banks located in Az,Calif., and Nevada. My two daughters are beautiful and wonderful! And that, dear friends, is all written
After being a widow for 13 years, I was married on October 27th to Hal Seelig, so have a new name. Also, I've been trying to find Jeanne Daugherty Nelson for several years. Class of "43 and went to college at U of Texas in Austin, then settled somewhere in the Great Lakes area. Any info? Also, would like to hear from any friends of my husband, Duane Anderson, class of 1941. Thanks,
deceased February 20, 2005
Margaret Dykema Cook-Larson passed away after a valiant battle with Cancer on February 20, 2005. Her daughter is checking her email if you'd like to send a special note or memory. Thank you.
Virginia (Evans) McKerren 1942 succumbed to cancer on March
17, 1999 at her
home in Newport Beach, Calif.
To add to the Valiant Viking Volunteers list: I have delivered Meals on Wheels for 14 years in Santa Monica. Ralph E. Hedges (I am already a member of the Alumni Association.)
PhD at UCLA,1956, in psychology. Author 6 books, editor 3 books. Author of chapters in 35 books. Author of over 90 research articles, basic and applied, in psychology journals, some of which were reprinted as chapters in 34 books. Did early child research that helped found behavior therapy. Invented "time-out" child training procedure, the token-economy methods, and other widely used developments.
REtired and living in Hemet. Would love to hear from any of my old high school buddiesl Please drop me an Email if you have the time... Joel (Joe) Stearns
Our Invitation is still good. I have a little bragging to do..#1 son made Mjr.General of the USAF this year. #2 son is Pres.CEO of a holding Co.of 38 banks located in Az,Calif., and Nevada. My two daughters are beautiful and wonderful! And that,dear friends,is all written in Mothereze!
I turned 82 Years young Easter....
Every time I receive my Viking News I plan to send new information, but don't get it done. This time I just put it dowm and decided not to procrastinate any longer. I just celebrated my 80th birthday with all my family and friends as I assume a lot of '43 alumni are doing. Audrey Phillips Curtis'44 and I had alway planned to be together on our 80th, but we decided to celebrate on our Nile River cruise in October instead. I keep busy here in Florida hoping to avoid more hurricanes. I am President of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and exhibit locally. I also volunteer at the hospital, soup kitchen and church thrift shop. I am hoping the class of '43 will be having a reunion in 2008. Thanks to all the people who are responsible for getting the Viking News out to us.
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I met husband Jack Penn (Saint Monica HS '44) at Sonja Heinie's Ice Rink in Westwood in Sep '43 and,after other marriages, we married in 1963. We live in Lake Forest, former El Toro, and enjoy our 3/4 of a century existence together. "Love will find a way."
Married Ernest McIntosh, Class 1943
Lt.Col,USAF, Ret. In class photo, Doris 10 from left, 4 rows up-Ernest 10 from right, 4 rows up----FATE...
16831 Greenview Lane, Ca 92649
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Retired From the USAF 1970 LT/Col 27 years active Duty. Flew B-25 WW2, B26 Korea & F4's Viet Nam 68-69. Have been in the Insurance Busines since 1972. Presently June and I Specialize In Estate Planning Thru a Lawyer, With the EState Planning Group Using "The Revocable Living Trust" as the basis for the over all plan.
Married Doris Heuser (43). On SMFD. Ret Lt Col, USAF. flew gliders,dropped paratroops, flew A/B26, B-45, B47, B52, Western Air lines,FAA inspector. Now safety consultant.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
I am still in Santa Monica, have been married to the same man, Gordon L. Bailey (class 43)for 55 years now. I have 4 children who have all graduated from Samohi (Barbar Lynn Bailey, Linda Lee Bailey, Carolyn Bailey and James Gordon Bailey) I am in excellent health as is my husband. I played tennis until age 60 and I am still active in art. Keeps you young and healthy. I see my sister put her name on the list as well. It was fun to see all the old familiar names listed on the board. Keep well and happy everyone.
HI--would love to hear from anyone in the 43 graduation class.
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Betty PARKER, Class of 1943: Brother's Edward Jr. PARKER b.1921; Robert Webb PARKER 1923; Richard Owen PARKER 1928 all graduated from Samohi. Betty PARKER married John "Jack" Berent MOSSEL on 7 May 1944 in Santa Monica. Jack and Betty were married for 50 years. They lived & raised their four children in one home in Canoga Park, CA until moving to Las Vegas, NV in Nov 1994. Jack passed away in March 1995. Betty's eldest son Fred Mossel, b.1946-d.1988 and only daughter Addie Mossel Harper, b.1947-d.1988, have both passed away. Betty has two surviving son's; James Edward MOSSEL b. 1950 and Michael John MOSSEL b. 1953. Betty lives in Henderson, NV where two grandchildren & one great grandchild resides. She is very active in her church and keeps busy with friends and family.
I really enjoyed reading the email from 'kids' I knew in the 1940s. My wife, Marie Louise Hart-Penn, class of 1943, and I have been married almost 40 years and enjoy life as much as possible by those in middle 70s.. Some of my best friends were garnered from old John Adams Jr. High class of 1941. I switched to St. Monica's High in 1942, went into the USAAF, crashed in a B-17 in 1944, got out 1946, attended SMCC and USC and got my Masters in Social Work in 1952, worked five years at Norwalk (Metropolitan) State Hospital as a Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, transferred to the CA Dept. of Corrections as a Parole Officer and retired in 1976. I presently am collaborating with a web master at St. Monica's Parish uploading many pictures of old Santa Monica with narratives. My parents came to Santa Monica in 1905 and 1910 and mom saved a lot of old pictures which I am preparing to share. I will advise when the site is 'UP" and what its name will be. John H. 'Jack' Penn, Anyone I knew is surely invited to email me at jackpenn@msn.com.
Bill PIERSON, Class of '43
pierson17@webtv.net
Went into Air Corp two weeks after graduation for three years. UCLA Engr. Grad under GI Bill. Career as Civil Engineer. Married to Betty for 61 years. Three kids. six grandkids, haveing fun in retirement. Love to hear form anybody that remembers me.
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Moved to Rocklin from Corral De Tierra (Salinas) in April of 2003. We also have a home In Tahoe Donner which is much closer to Rocklin than is the Monterey Peninsula. However my wife, Virginia died in December of 2003. I am still living a very active life of golf, skiing and mountain air!
Howard SYVERSON, Class of '43
hsyverson@earthlink.net
Paula UNGER Boelsems, Class of `43
Pboelsem@gte.net
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Gilbertsville KY
Member of the technical staff of ATandT Bell Labs and Lucent '54 to'88. Associated with Stevens Institute of Tech and Midwest College of Engineering during the same period. Became Electrical Engineering dept. Chair, then Dean and in '85 became President until '88 when the College merged with IIT .(Il. Inst. of Tech.) Retired in '88. Currently a member of the East Marshall Fire Dept.(Marshall Co., KY) and an EMT-FR. for the past 18 yrs.
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Philip Toll Hill, Jr., (April 20, 1927 August 28, 2008 Phil Hill, American F1 Champion, Dies at 81 MONTEREY, California — Phil Hill, the first American to win the Formula 1 world driving championship, has died at age 81, but he'll be remembered for far more than his driving exploits. Hill popularized sports car racing in the U.S. during the 1950s and '60s, was instrumental in the rise of vintage car restorations in America, and had been an influential part of American car culture for more than 50 years.
Hill passed away on Thursday morning in Monterey, where he had been hospitalized following the Pebble Beach weekend August 16-17. He had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for some years, but had insisted on attending Monterey this year because his long-time racing friend Dan Gurney was being honored at The Quail. He enjoyed a long and storied career — culminating in the Formula 1 World Driving Championship in 1961 — during the most dangerous era of motorsports without suffering a single serious injury. He was 81.
Phil Hill was the first American to win a Formula 1 race, the first American to conquer the 24 Hours of Le Mans and one of only two Americans — Mario Andretti being the other — to be crowned F1 champion. Yet this glittering record was hardly the measure of the man. Hill also co-founded one of the country's most reputable restoration shops for vintage cars, regularly contributed stories to Road & Track and served perennially as a judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. He was both a legitimate player and an influential observer, and from his singular vantage point, he was uniquely able to instill in successive generations of Americans an appreciation for racing and the historic cars that were his lifelong passion.
Those who met him late in his life would find it hard to believe how handsome and powerful he'd been in his heyday, and the nervous agitation he customarily exhibited belied the courage required to brave the perils of the Carrera Panamericana, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and the banking at Monza. In an age when Formula 1 is everything in the road racing world, Hill's three Grand Prix triumphs may seem paltry. But he also won three times at Le Mans. And don't forget the victories at Sebring and Daytona, in Can-Am and on the original Pebble Beach road course, not to mention the land speed records he set at Bonneville. And how many drivers can say they won their first race (in a supercharged MG TC on a half-mile oval) and their last race (at Brands Hatch in the Chaparral 2F)?
Raised in Santa Monica, Hill was one of the young, speed-happy Californians who discovered imported sports cars after World War II. But to Hill, a racecar was more than a mere mechanical contrivance. As a boy, he'd learned to love the majestic American classics of the prewar epoch, and he never lost his appreciation for how they worked and what they represented. A few years after Hill retired from racing, he teamed up with Ken Vaughn to create what was then the nation's most prestigious restoration firm.
During the next decade, Hill & Vaughn established the template — and set the standard — for the shops that proliferate to this day. Two of Hill's own cars won Best of Show honors at Pebble Beach. It's no coincidence that Hill served as a judge at this, the country's premier concours, no fewer than 40 times. Hill also collaborated with his great friend John Lamm to write scores of articles for Road & Track about the most memorable cars of the past century. Like Hill, these stories were honest without ever becoming accusatory, erudite without ever seeming pedantic. And as often as not, the cars he wrote about were analogues for Hill himself — rare classics never to be made again, but never to be forgotten. What this means to you: One of the most respected and well-liked drivers of the classic era, Phil Hill had much to do with the American car culture we know today. — Preston Lerner, Correspondent
I am married (55 years) to Beverly Jean Kamerer (Class of 49)and retired from the Military in August of 1970 after 26 years of service and then retired from Federal Civil Service in November of 1990 after 20 years of service. We raised six children - 3 boys and 3 girls. Two of the boys joined the Navy but stayed in just the minimum time. The oldest son owned an automotive garage for a number of years and is now finishing up his credentialing for school teaching. Then number two son passed away in April of 1980. The youngest son joined the Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant and is now a Junior High School Principal. The oldest daughter also joined the Air Force and retired as a Major and is now a nurse at the “Citadel“. The other two girls - one is a CPA in Salt Lake City and the other is a school teacher in Riverside.
I am looking for info on Mary.
I am retired, and live near the ocean in Long Beach with my cat and two dogs. I have a daughter in Long Beach and another in Oregon, and a bunch of beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren that I enjoy to the fullest. I am in good health and lead an active and satisfying life in two states.
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Signal Hill, CA 90775
Was in WWII Navy as an Electronic Technician. Have BS in Physics from Cal State Northridge. Retired as a Senior Research Scientist from Lockheed Aircraft after 39 years. Presently teaching Computer Repair and usage occupations, English and Math in the Los Angeles USD. Can't stay retired.
Don Smith, and wife Lois (Gairich '45) are co-authors of a new book, just published, "IF IT AIN'T BROKE - BREAK IT!" The book describes in detail a Triad of new ideas for the way we govern ourselves. The ideas for Taxation, Entitlements and Health Care are revolutionary and simple, yet are doable and Constitutional. Don and Lois are willing to make the rather immodest claim that these ideas will improve both our personal lives and our Nation. The book is being released right at the beginning of the 2004 political season in the hope that we can find a champion somewhere in the political structure. The book's available on-line at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Besides the book, Don and Lois are enjoying semi-retirement in Westlake Village and stay in touch with several Vikings from their era of the 1940's.
I'm a widow, sold my 79-acre forest to my daughter and son-in-law, so we could enlarge the house and all live together. I have 3 kids, 2 boys and a girl, all married to wonderful people. I have 10 grandchildren, three are married to amazing people. I have 5 great-grandchildren and another any minute. I enjoy my grandkids, the "greats" and my 3 cats. I also play with the computer, and watch TV. I take naps. I have a tractor and a riding lawn mower. I transport the elderly and infirm. What more could I ask for!!!I have a wonderful life. Praise the Lord.
My wife and I are musicians and we perform at the Lawrence Welk resort in Escondido.
Taught and coached at Lincoln Jr. high, and taught and coached swimming and waterpolo at Samohi!
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Retired Graphic Designer from Hughes Aircraft Co. Enjoy tutoring at two local schools, The San Pedro Adult School and a local Continuation school, Cooper High. A member of the San Pedro Art Assoc. and enjoy painting and print making. Usually travel somewhere once a year and recently,2003,spent one month in the town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with my wife Jean Sampson (class of 46).
Married to Jane 54 years, 5 children, 2 deceased
Life Insurance Sales & Service since 1951
WWII USCG aboard the USS Hunter Liggett & Admiral HT Mayo
Pvt. Pilot, Ice speed skating and love to dance to Swing and Dixieland music.
I graduated in the class of winter though my graduation should have been in Summer of 1946. I have old friends in both classes. The last reunion I attended was the Fiftieth of the 1946 class. In October of 2003, my husband Gene Berkus passed away and I am learning how to live alone for the first time in my life. I would love to hear from any of my old classmates and friends.
One great husband (48 years!), three great kids, and six wonderful grandkids. Life is good!
Married to husband, Rex, for 57 years. Raised 3 children; Christie Thobe, Laurie McGinnity and Thomas Minter, M.D. Have 8 grandchildren. Retired from Santa Monica School District. I am a licensed pilot and am interested in aviation.
Happily married for 54 years, 3 children, 6 grandchildren. Since retiring I have become a novelist. I write under the name of James Corwin. A more complete bio is on my publisher's web site: www/ lateharvestpress.com
I am long retired (IBM Systems Engineer) and divide my time between our townhouse in CA and our cabin at Henry's Lake ID
Retired from Lockheed Missles&Space, Sunnyvale, Ca.
Newport Beach CA
My husband, Steen, and I have just returned from an extended vacation to the country of his birth, DENMARK. We traveled as a three generation family (ten people) in two cars, commuting between the cars with walkie-talkies. We visited family and friends, some of whom Steen served with in the Danish underground during WW II. This was a celebration of our 50th anniversary. Our children and grandchildren live in three states and it was truly a treasured time together. Steen and I are already beginning to plan another family vacation when we retire in a few years. Upon our return to Hawaii we once more began our volunteer work in the CG AUX, teaching, sailing and flying. Please keep the personal stories coming for the years 1943-1946. You have some excellent writers that seem to capture the intense feelings of those years. I came to SAMOHI from Wisconsin, and have warm memories of the brief friendships I made while a student there. The Viking News continues to provide interest that makes one proud of being an alumni. Thank You.
Still a busy RE broker, organize vintage race car road races and enjoy the old car hobby. Still very interested in SM history.
Celebrated our "57th" Wedding Anniversary last June 2005. We have 24 grandchildren (includes 7 spouses), 6 great grandchildren & two more "greats" on the way! :) We are still living in Orem, Utah about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. If you are traveling through Utah give us a call and we'll do lunch...or whatever.
Santa Monica Ca
Still at 1630 after all these years.Married to William Anderson 50yrs.last July. Where does the time go??????
Son: Neil J Golstein '68, (neilevid@outerbounds.net)
Son: Stuart R Golstein '70 (www.abn1.net/marinavacuumco/)
Daughter: Lisa E (Golstein) Wallerstein '75 (wallerstein@home.com)
Check them out.
I married John Flowers 2 months after graduation. He had just gotten out of the airforce. After his college and Seminary graduation we pastored various churches - Church of the Nazarene - and have 6 children and 23 grandchildren and several great grandkids. Now we are working full time for our oldest daughter and husband at SensorLink and love it. This is a most interesting way to communic ate. I wish more peole had E-mail so we could chat easily.
Buzz and Betsy Bundgard Kahn, '46....after 12+ years living in motorhomes and traveling the country, we have settled down in Central Oregon near one of our daughters. We'll be celebrating our 59th wedding anniversary this November. 11 grands and 3 greats, most in Washington state. We still keep in contact with several classmates.
This is a change in my e-mail address only.
Danville CA
Retired teacher,business world. Divorced, four children four grandchildren.Lived most adult life in Nthn. Ca, Berkeley and near SF. UCB grad BA ,MA History. Fond memories of Samohi. Look forward to 60th Reunion(my first). Have not seen most people since that fateful night.You were a great class! Love to all! Jack
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I am retired from the aerospace and real estate industries. Enjoying living here near San Luis Obispo. Would be happy to hear from any who remember.
My Ex destroyed my yearbook (class of 1947 @ Samohi) years ago and I am looking for an old classmate who may still have a '47 yearbook. I have effortlessly been trying to find a source who would replace my yearbook (E-bay,Samohi, etc.) but there have been no suppliers available. There is a picture in the yearbook that shows me a Majorette and I am desperate to have a copy of that picture.
the lord gave me a caddilac limousine, and i use it to take homeless folks to church, let them use my cell phone to call their families wome ow whom thin they are dead. i also take color photos of them by limo to send out at my cost. i treat them to a all you can eat lunch after church. i fast sunday but while they are eating i tell them how i was an athiest, etc., although a millionaire until i went flat broke on halloweev eve, 1971, on dauphin island, al. with a wife, 4 kids and no food in the home. i then accepted christ as saviour and he restored me to the sum of $317,500 within 6 months. i am writing a book called the hollywood wheeler dealer (from riches to rags) and expect it to be a best seller and do box office like the passion by mel gibson. i plan to attend our 60th on june 2, and would love to hear from any of my anchient classmates who are still kickin, what you are doing, etc.
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Hi Guys, Where is everyone? Lets get together somehow, someway. I will help. I visited Santa Monica last week and as they say, it's never the same but the dear old Incline was still there and what memories during the summer months when so many of us took in the sun and surf day after day. Hope to see you soon. Dick Clark
I was receiving a paper every once in a while and I found that interesting. I didn't see any familiar names in that list I went through.
I am a retired Insurance Broker working out of my home in Glendale. Spent 42 years in Life/Casualty, then moved office home. Married 45 years to the lovely Joanie, no children. Spend time with the Burbank Noon Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge 406, Eastern Star 352 and a member of First United Church in Burbank. Own a condo and take life easy.
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EDDIE HILAIEL-class of 1947 passed away on April 2,1997. Eddie was born on September 6, 1929. He was 68 years old. He was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery located at 1847 14th Street in Santa Monica, California. He was a great friend.
Bill and I are retired and have lived at Heritage Ranch near Lake Nacimiento, Paso Robles, Calif. for twelve years. Would enjoy hearing from from fellow classmates '43 & '47.
Elizabeth Anne Longaker Kahlenberg, beloved wife of Arnold Kahlenberg, died of bone cancer Sunday, September 13, 1998 in Willingboro, NJ. She was 69. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Kahlenberg was a longtime resident of Denver, CO, and Santa Monica, CA, before moving east with her husband in 1974. She was a 1947 Graduate of Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA, playing drums in the band and piano with several other groups. She also attended City College. Elizabeth also enjoyed playing the organ and was a longtime church organist at the Church of God in Culver City.
She was married to Jack Bergal for 20 years and they had two daughters. After she and Jack were separated, Elizabeth worked for Litton for many years, where she met her Arnold, then worked for Computer Sciences Corporation in Virginia Beach, VA, and Moorestown, NJ. for 11 years before becoming disabled.
In addition to her husband, Arnold, Mrs. Kahlenberg is survived
by 2 daughters and sons-in-law: Monica & Stephen Lange of
Long Beach, CA, and Barbara & Donald Davison of Yardville;
2 Step-sons: Michael & David Price, both of Antioch, CA; grandchildren
Mai Lan Woods, James Carroll, Eric Weldon, Michael Carroll, Michael
Lange, Jackie Price, and Jonathan Price; great-grandchildren Tyler
Weldon and Melanie Woods. Also surviving are
a brother in Florida and 3 sisters in Denver, CO.
Despite her physical problems, she didn't let them get her down. She maintained her bright and cheery disposition and love of people up to the end, and attended a family reunion in Denver in July.
Love being a desert rat. Married to the same gal for 45 years with three sons and ten grandchildren. Travel a lot to the British Isles where my wife, Joan, has an abundance of cousins. Been to Mongolia 5 times, for a total of 18 months, as a missionary mainly showing the film "Jesus" but also teaching English and U.S. History. Was in China last October touring Chinese Universities with English Language Institute China.
I am retired & living in Arizona. After high school I worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, KS & then entered the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in the 82nd Airborne, where I met my wife, Melba. We were together 51 years when she died. We have four grown daughters, & six grandchildren. After the service I worked for Bethlehem Steel Corporation until they closed.
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Frederick Noel, passed away at the age of 77 early Sunday morning October 29th 2006 at his home in Twentynine Palms, CA where he lived for 12 years.
Born October 25, 1929 and raised in Santa Monica, he graduated Santa Monica High School in 1947 then joined the U.S. Army, discharged in 1949 with the rank of Staff SGT. Married Rae Marie (Glasscock) Noel (class of 1947) on June 18, 1948; He was accepted into the Architectural Curriculum at University of California at Berkeley, graduating in 1953. A 40 year resident of Santa Barbara, in which his family moved to in 1955 where he completed his internship, was licensed in 1958.
He served as President of the Santa Barbara Chapter, American Institute of Architects. He was also elected to the Executive Committee of the AlA, California Council. He served for 14 years as member and chairman of the City of Santa Barbara Architectural Review Committee. Appointed to the California State Board of Architectual Examiners. Historical Society of Twentynine Palms architect for the restoration of the "Old School House" Museum.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Rae Marie Noel, daughters Christine Conners and her husband Rick of Tumalo, OR. Tera Bottorff and her Husband Ron of Twentynine Palms, CA. Susan Taylor and her husband Bob of Sandy, UT. and his son Gregory Noel of Colorado Springs, CO. -- 8 grandchildren and 3 great grand children Also survived by his brother Harvey Noel of Lancaster, CA. and sister Andrine Keeler of Roseburg, OR.
Wendy Steere Herman, '75, Shari Steere Stellhorn, '71, Dena
Steere Sherry, '76
Happily married 50 years to Peggy, we travel with our motor home, golf, and bird watch. Let's hear from some of you old guys.
Nothing has changed
My wife, Alice, and I will be celebrating our 50 year wedding anniversary in October 2004.
I have been married to John for almost 52 years. We have 3 children - 11 grandchildren - and by Christmas we will have 6 great-grandchildren. John and I love to travel. John enjoys golf and his garden. My main interest, other than my family and friends, is bowling on a weekly league.
Retired, enjoying volunteering and traveling.
Sumner, WA 98390
Married Sallee Specht '51. Retired Pilot
Celebrated our "57th" Wedding Anniversary last June 2005. We have 24 grandchildren (includes 7 spouses), 6 great grandchildren & two more "greats" on the way! :) We are still living in Orem, Utah about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. If you are traveling through Utah give us a call and we'll do lunch...or whatever.
Married Linc Hodgin September 11, 1949. Living in Ventura, CA. Enjoy Outreach at the Olivas Adobe Historical Park and volunteer at Ventura County Maritime Museum. We have 3 married daughters and 6 young adult grandchildren.
This is to inform you of the death of my husband on 21 October 2002. John M.
Murphy
( class of 1948 ) I am Shirley D. Gutcher / Murphy (class of 1952)
Our 50th wedding anniversary would have been on 20 February 2003. John served
in the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict. We have three children and five grandchildren.
Our first great grandchild is due in March of 2003. He had hoped to hold off
the cancer long enough to celebrate our anniversary and to see his first great
grandchild. He loved golf and enjoyed the game with his friends. His best friend
George Nichol (class of 1948) since child hood and his wife Marlene Kennedy/
Nichol (class of 1953) remain our closest friends. Marlene and I met when we
were in the Sergeanettes in 1950/ 51. She introduced me to her boyfriends (George
Nichol) best friend John Murphy at the Redondo football game. John played baseball
and football at Samohi.
He retired from GTE in 1987. He was that rare individual " a good and honest
man". John loved all animals, particularly dogs. He will be deeply missed by
his family and friends..
Submitted by Mrs. Shirley Murphy 1 Nov. 2002
Married to the same women for 54 years (Jeannette) and Still alive and kicking
A happy grannie who loves to travel
I have just retired from teaching at Cal State, Fresno for the past 45 years. Still have a class or two to keep me occupied. Travel recently or projected: Shakspeare Festivan on Oregon last summer; Maui over the coming holidays.
Married with children, doing art work, producing Dragon Tales, writing, playing and enjoying the moment.
Modesto CA
I dont wish to offend anyone. I was in class of 48 but left school to join the navy. I graduated in the military, and im a widower 6 years so please forgive me if I offend anyone.
Served aboard the USS Philippine Sea during Korea. Was a member of the Technical Staff at UCLA Engineering Department and retired from the Lockheed-California Company in 1985. Finished my real working days as Director of Reliability and Quality for Rantec Microwave Group of Emerson Electric. Married four times. Had two boys (1 deceased), 2 grand children and currently 1 great grand son. My last wife died of the inevitable complications of Alzheimer's in October 2007 at the age of 56. Manage to keep busy with many projects.
I am now retired from ag-chem industry and living on the middle coast of Oregon with my wife, Beverly. She's a cute, little redhead from UniHi. Golf is my game, travel is my fun. Graduated from CalPoly in SLO in '57 in Soil Science. I enjoyed the 50th reunion and seeing old friends. Getting in shape for the next reunion.
I have been married to Van for 51 years, have 4 grown children and 9 grandchildren. We both are retired and are very active in Rotary. I have a weekly radio program, "Cooking with Carolyn", carried on our local station. We love to travel, especially cruising, and enjoy time with the family. Love to hear from classmates.
Happily married since 1951 to Robert Coulter
Class of '45 !
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Active DSN, USAF Korea, BS Aeronautical Engineering, Retired 35 years Aerospace.
Pacific Palisades, CA
Semi-retired attorney and community activist in Pacific Palisades. Found this
Website too late for 50th Reunion. Sorry I missed it but no one at Samohi had
any information about it.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Happily retired from Accounting/Business Management career;very happily married for 18 yrs.; 3 great"kids" and 7 grandchildren. I keep in touch with many Samohi friends and would love to be in touch with more! I still have wonderful memories of great times at Samohi and would enjoy sharing them! Be in touch; I'd love hearing from you!
Would have graduated midyear 49 at SaMoHi, but moved back to Iowa and graduated there. Would like to reestablish connections with those I knew at Franklin and Lincoln Jr high (1942-1943).
Never left Santa Monica. Two sons attended Samohi and expect my five grandchildren will likewise attend Samohi. Retired Attorney. Author of "Beyond the Grave--the Right Way and the Wrong Way of Leaving Money to Children," Harper/Collins
Hello from Port Townsend, Washington
McLean, VA 22101
I was known as Paul Huntsberger during high school days. I'm very proud to be a Samohi alumnus. I am retired from teaching at The University of Texas at Austin and enjoying summers at my cabin in south-central Colorado. I would enjoy communicating with other members of the class of 1949. I have several hobbies: astronomy, 4-string banjo; 35mm photography; and birding. Mr. Max Silvernale, biology teacher, made a very permanent positive impression on me at Samohi and influenced much of success as a teacher.
I am married and have four children. I would love to hear from any of my old friends.
Winton CA
I met Paul David Jensen (Class of 44) while attending Santa Monica city College
and we were married in October of 1950 while attending Chinourd's Institute
of Art in Los Angeles. Paul was military so we lived in California, Washington,
Oklahoma, New Jersey, England, Hawaii, and Japan. While in living in Japan,
we were able to spend time in Korea, and Okinawa. After retirement from the
military we moved to Winton, California where I worked in the school system
as a Teacher's Aide. As a civilian civil servant, Paul was transfered back to
Fairchild AFB, Washinton for the period of 1980 - 1984. At Fairchild, we lived
on base and I worked as the Education Coordinator for the Base Chapel System.
(For more information see: Paul D. Jensen, Class of 44)
My sister and I are entering this in memorium for our beloved
father, DAVID LOUIS KOHLER. He was a Santa Monica police officer
from 1956 to 1960. He was killed while on duty in a traffic accident.
Many of you knew him better than we did, since we were only 6
and 7 years old when he died. My sister and I would love to hear
from anyone who knew our father. Please e-mail us. Thank you!
With much love ...
Retired from Northrop in 1988 after 35 years working on stellar inertial navigation systems. Moved from Brea to Temecula in 1990. Just this year (2006) moved into a new house we had built on a six acre avocado grove.
Married to Sally REARICK 52 for 53 years. 3 children, Steve 74, Stacie 78, Melissa 79. 4 grandchildren. Retired from the insurance business and now tinker in the Antique business and not a whole lot more.
I am very involved with community theatre and have been for the last 30 years. I am Artistic Director of the Hendersonville Little Theatre in Hendersonville, N.C.
Hi to all 49'r. I'm well and healthy as 74 years can be. Playing jazz guitar in four different groups keeps me out of trouble. Due to retirement planning and dumb luck, I can now afford to be a "Starving Musician". With wife Lee (52 years) we travel a lot and play with our eight grandchildren. In June, 05 we will attend graduation ceremonies for our oldest, Tyler Burdick, Samohi '01, at U C Santa Cruz. then we will continue on to Yelm, Washington for Lee's 55th high school reunion.
Married Di Ann Blanck (a Puny Uni Hi grad) in 1954. Have 3 children, 14 grandkids. Live in San Juan Capistrano. My career was in local government. Served as City Manager of South Pasadena, Baldwin Park, San Jacinto, and San Juan Capistrano. Was adjunct professor of Government in the Masters of Public Administration programs at both USC and Cal State Long Beach. Happy, healthy, and enjoying retirement.
I was salutatorian for the class of 1949 (the forty-niners), an editor of the Samohi paper and played flute in the band, marching in the Rose Parade with my brother who was two years ahead of me. I was more than a little disappointed that our 50th anniversary (1999) passed without any notice at all. I was told I would be welcome at the usual picnic! I hope some of my classmates are still around and that through the website I may find some of them. I am retired, but still busy after founding the department of Religious Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1981 and teaching there for 20 years. I also was a professor at Duke University (1973-81) and UCR (1969-73). My Ph.D. is from the University of Chicago (1970). It's been a good career and a good life and still is, I'm happy to say.
I can't believe I turned 70, It's scary. I married Loretta Gordon (52) and have three great kids and three grandkids. We retired in Las Vegas the entertainment center of the world. We love it!
Hi, I've been thinking of going on the itnernet and looking up Samohi information, had no luck until I tried plain old "Samohi". I'm divorced, widowed, have one son, one Snauzer and am living in Valencia, CA. Like Santa Clarita but really miss the Ocean!
A retired radio broadcaster that would love to hear from old friends from Samohi.
Just got a computer and thought I'd add my e-mail address. Thanks
I would appreciate being able to see if any of my old friends are on line. You have a great site. Congratulations. Keep it up.
This is a great website and a great way to get in touch with old friends. My wife, Mary Jane (McCully), and I graduated together in 1949. We were married in 1954 and this year we are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. I am still practicing dentistry in Santa Monica and hope to retire in 20 years. Bill Werner