Eugene Jenkins-RIP

YAKIMA - Eugene Alan Jenkins passed away December 16, 2010 at Yakima Regional Hospital.

Gene was born March 11, 1952 in Waterville, WA to Nathan (Ev) and Cecelia (Kathy) Jenkins. The family moved to Yakima in 1965 where he graduated from Davis High School and continued his education at ITT in Seattle. After graduation from ITT he served in the Navy until 1975 where he received an honorable discharge. Gene lived and was a General Contractor in San Francisco for 4 years. He returned to Selah in 1994 where he got back into the farming and the cattle business.

His different passions were genealogy where Gene traced his family back to the 1600's and even made a trip to Russia with the Germans from Russia to validate his findings. Gene composed a book with all the family ancestry.

Gene was a volunteer for the Wenas Cemetery Association where he was part of the grounds committee.

In 2001-2002 Gene was the President of the WA State Boundary Review Board where got interested in annexation, land uses, critical areas, and water rights.

Gene was a board member of the Yakima Cattleman Association and in 2007 he received an Honorary Cattleman of the Year Award.

Gene is the current President of Yakima County Farm Bureau. In November he received the Presidential Citation for leadership in the Struggles Against Over Burdensome Regulations on Farmers & Ranchers during the Washington State Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Gene's input and insight helped a lot of people in the Yakima Valley. He represented the interests of farmers and ranchers over many years. Gene was integral in developing the Water Resource Management Plan for the Yakima Basin and served as the Yakima County Farm Bureau President, representing the organization through the County's Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program Update. Gene's attention to detail and understanding of the nuances of laws were particularly helpful to landowners throughout the Yakima Valley. Gene's passion for "doing the right thing" inspired many to follow his leadership into questioning why things were being don the they were. He questioned the status-quo and worked to make government operate for the people. Unafraid of the consequences, Gene would argue point, counter-point with local, state and federal regulators to protect landowners from overzealous regulation. Gene was a confidant and a friend to many in the community.

Gene will be deeply missed more than anyone could know; those will be mighty big shoes to fill!

He was preceded in death by his mother Cecelia (Kathy) and his sister Peggy Cox.

He is survived by his father Nathan (Ev) of Selah, brother Edward (Glen) of Florida, sisters Lindy Sheehan of Seattle, Suzy Moran of Lynnwood. Plus his housemates Pirate, Patches, and new dog Fred.

The family wants to thank all the doctors and nursing staff at Yakima Regional Hospital for all their care and help.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Wenas Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow at St. John's Catholic Church, 206 Moxee Ave., Naches, WA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wenas Cemetery or the Central Washington Agriculture Museum. Keith & Keith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Our Class Project-So Far!

Leanne Schrantz Wagoner donated her lithograph to the Class Project and arranged to have the lithograph of old Davis High School Framed and added a plaque, as you can see. This will be given to the High School over the holidays.

Much appreciation to Leanne for her hard work, as always. Our class funds paid for the plaque and framing. If you have additional ideas for a class project please do let us know.

Merry Christmas and a Fabulous New Year!

Merry Christmas to our classmates from everyone on the Reunion Committee! Hope your year has been fabulous. We look forward to seeing you someday soon!

Debbie, Leanne, Margaret, Edwin, Diana, Jennifer, Phyllis, Barry, Al, Carlene, Kathy and Carolyn!

And Happy New Year!

Our Teacher, Al Moss.....died December 13, 2010

Here is a picture of Al Moss in our Senior Yearbook. Very nice teacher. RIP

Alfred C. "Al" Moss (1937 -2010)

Al Moss went to be with his Lord, December 13, 2010.

Al was a man with deep abiding faith whose proudest accomplishment was his family. His unwavering commitment to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family was without bounds. Al exemplified "service above self." He gave of himself to better his church, students, and the community. His legacy of compassion and selflessness will live on in the lives of so many he touched.

Al was born Dec. 8, 1937 to Harold and Marjorie Moss in Yakima, Washington. He attended school in Selah, WA, graduating in 1956, lettering in tennis and basketball.

He graduated from Whitworth College in 1960 with a BA in education. As a member of the tennis team, Al lettered 4 years, winning the Evergreen Conference doubles title, runner-up in singles, and advancing to the NAIA championships.

He worked at Associated Grocers as a semi-truck driver all four summers to put himself through college.

On June 14, 1959, Al married Nancy House at the First Presbyterian Church in Ellensburg, beginning 51 years of marriage.

In 1960, Al was hired as a history teacher at Davis High School starting his 41-year career in education, with 34 in administration. At Davis, he was Assistant Basketball Coach, Head Tennis Coach, and basketball official before he became the Athletic Director and Vice-Principal. Al and three close friends started the Davis Invitational Tennis Tournament and the Washington State Tennis Tournament.

Al served as the Manager and Tennis Instructor at the Yakima Tennis Club 1960-62. He taught tennis for the Yakima Parks and Recreation Department 1964-1968.

He completed his Master of Education in History in 1966 from CWU and completed administrative credentials in 1968. He attended WSU, Harvey Mudd College, Colorado College, the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and Lewis and Clark College.

After a year at Wilson Junior High School as the Vice-Principal, Al became Principal of Ellensburg High School in 1972 for 14 years.

Al was President of the Washington Association of Secondary School Principals in 1979, and President of the Association of Washington School Principals in 1985-86.

In 1986, Al became the Assistant Superintendent for Ellensburg School District, retiring in August 1994. During his 22 years in Ellensburg, he taught classes at CWU and Heritage University.

Al became Curriculum Director for the Richland School District in 1994. A year later, he became the Assistant Superintendent for Hermiston, OR School District where he served for 5 ½ years before retiring a second time in June 2001.

Always an active person, Al enjoyed golf, particularly in his retirement years, but his greatest love was fly-fishing. His favorite places to fish were Rocky Ford Creek and Lenice Lake, introducing dozens of friends to the huge Rainbows of these waters.

Al loved his Lord and served as a Sunday school teacher, Young Life leader and an Elder of both the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Yakima and the Ellensburg First Presbyterian Church. He was active in Bible Studies and Men's Breakfasts.

Al served as President of Kittitas Valley Community Hospital Board, was a member of the Ellensburg Rotary Club (Past-President, recipient of the Rotary Integrity Award and District Service Award), First Presbyterian Church of Ellensburg, Hermiston Rotary Club, Association of Washington School Principals, Phi Delta Kappa, Yakima Young Life Board, the Ellensburg United Way Board, served on the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Board, and was President of both the Columbia Basin Big Nine League and the Mid-Valley League. He also belonged to the Washington Association of School Administrators, Washington Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Confederacy of Oregon School Administrators, and Washington Retired Teachers Association.

His family includes Nancy, the love of his life; children; Robert of Spokane, Gary (Maria) of Maple Valley, WA, Kristin (Mark Kison) of Post Falls, ID, and Nancy (Butch Beyerlin) of Goldendale, WA; sisters, Karen (Myron Anderson) of Gig Harbor, Andrea (Jerry Davies) of Seabeck, Marjiann (Marty Loken) of Nordland, WA, one brother, Cleve (Ranee') of Roseburg, OR; Darrall and Irene Robbins of Scottsdale, AZ, and loving nephews and nieces. His spirit lives in his four grandchildren, Ethan, Grisha, Miles, and Vanessa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marjorie Moss.

A Celebration of his Life shall be held at the Ellensburg First Presbyterian Church on December 29th at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ellensburg First Presbyterian Church Foundation, Kittitas Valley Community Hospital Foundation, or F.I.S.H.

Published in Daily Record from December 16 to December 23, 2010

Terry Townsend's Obituary

Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home

NACHES - Surrounded by loving family and friends, Terry A. Townsend, 58, of Naches, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 10, 1952 in Yakima to Wilbur and Norma (Krein) Townsend.

Terry spent most of his life in the Yakima Valley, which he loved. He spent three years working in Alaska as an operating engineer, then returned to the Valley to be closer to his family and chose to drive a truck. In 1990, he met the love of his life and his soul mate, Sherry Bateman. They were married February 14, 1991. Terry and Sherry have spent the past 20 years enjoying traveling, fishing, hunting, camping and, most of all, riding Terry's Harley with friends. Terry lived life to the fullest and was frequently the life of the party. He especially enjoyed singing Karaoke on the weekends with his buddies at the Walkabout in Naches. Terry made many dear friends during the last six years while driving for Ace Hardware. He will be greatly missed by all.

Terry is survived by his wife, Sherry Townsend of Naches; son, Jared Townsend of Bend, Ore.; step-children: Debra Drady of Naches, Jim Lark of Houston, Texas, and Vikki (Tony) Bookout of Yakima; brother, Monte (Jennifer) Townsend of Selah; sisters, Karen Toth of Yakima and Jodi (Dick) Graff of Yakima; also nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Norma Montgomery, and his father, Wilbur Townsend.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Brady and the staff at Yakima Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Clary and staff at North Star Lodge, Yakima Regional staff and hospice nurse, Joanne, for their loving care. To share a memory of Terry, visit www.langevin-mussetter.com.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2010 at Langevin- Mussetter Funeral Home, Yakima. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 13th at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry's name to the American Cancer Society, in care of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, 1010 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902.

Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Terry Townsend-Another Classmate has Fallen-RIP

Terry A. Townsend, 58, of Naches died Tuesday. Mr. Townsend was born and raised in the Yakima area. He worked as a truck driver for Ace Hardware.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Townsend of Naches; a son, Jared Townsend of Bend, Ore.; a stepson, Jim Lark of Houston; two stepdaughters, Debra Drady of Naches and Vikki Bookout of Yakima; a brother, Monte Townsend of Selah; two sisters, Jodi Graff and Karen Toth of Yakima; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

God Bless the U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood In Honor of our Veterans

Dan Haywood's full obituary

YAKIMA - Daniel A. Haywood, 58, died Wednesday, October 26, 2010 following a short illness. Dan was surrounded by his loved ones.

Dan was born May 1, 1952 in Yakima to Richard and Phyllis Haywood.

He graduated from Davis High School in 1970, excelling in football and track. Following graduation, he enlisted in the military and served in Vietnam. Upon his return, Dan and his friend Dennis Gress started a construction company which they operated for many years. Dan also worked for Weyerhauser where he was awarded Employee of the Year.

Dan had a great talent as a wood crafter and enjoyed making many beautiful things for friends and family.

Dan was also an avid gardener, spending many hours harvesting the fruits of his labor. He very much enjoyed cooking and sharing with friends.

On May 1, 2007 Dan married the love of his life and best friend, Cari. They did not have a lot of time together, but the time they had was fun-filled with laughter and good friendship.

Dan is survived by his wife Cari; his children, Uriah Whitnall (Kelly) and Bethany Tindal (Jae) of Yakima, Sam Whitnall of Portland, OR, Chelsea Haywood of La Grande, OR step-son David McIlory of Selah; brothers Bill Haywood (Meg) of Athol, ID and Don Haywood (Janice) of Yakima; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Thank you to the staff at Yakima Regional for the care they gave Dan during his illness. Also a special thank you to Dan's sister-in- law, Janice Haywood, for her never-ending support and kindness.

A Memorial service in Dan's honor will be held at 1 p.m., Friday November 5, 2010 at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, 1010 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA.

To share a memory of Dan, visit www.langevin-mussetter.com.

Dan Haywood died 10/26/2010

Another classmate recently died. Thanks, Tom Jameson for keeping me updated.


I remember Dan as being a very kind cute kid. RIP Dan Haywood.

Daniel A. Haywood

Daniel Allen Haywood, 58, of Yakima died Tuesday in Yakima.

Mr. Haywood was a longtime resident of the Yakima Valley. He worked for Weyerhauser as a box maker and in production design.

Survivors include his wife, Cari Haywood of Yakima; two sons, Uriah Whitnall of Yakima and Samuel Whitnall of Portland; two daughters, Bethany Tindall of Yakima and Chelsea Haywood of La Grande, Ore.; a stepson, David McIllroy of Selah; two brothers, Bill Haywood of Athol, Idaho, and Donald Haywood of Yakima; and six grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.

More Favorite Memories!

Gidget (Sumrall) Moreno

Favorite high school memory: I enjoyed AC Davis High school so very much. We had excellent Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and were offered excellent elective classes. I found so many great friends and it was an enchanted time in my life. It is so hard to choose one thing. I guess I would have to say how I loved the big old school with it big old rooms, stairs and levels. It really was an enchanted Castle for me.

Wayman Chapman

Being teased about sucking at football and instead going to choir practice and singing "A Time for Us" with Oleta, which seemed pretty corner back then, but it worked out!

Shelley (Edmison) White

Drill Team; Mrs. Garrison

Edward Esparza

Watching our football team win the conference championship or riding in Jerry Trudeau's G.T.O!

Joan Walruff Broyles

Recess!

Favorite Memories-Jolene Elliot Connor

Favorite Memory

Going to the Dairy Queen at lunchtime and getting a small fry and coke for 25 cents.

As a side note, and this is from Debbie, I swear......it is the truth. Jolene and Carlene look younger than high school and are simply beautiful!

New Postings!

We had a power point presentation for the Big Event on Saturday July 31st that included everyone's favorites memories, heretofore not published on either our website or our Blog. I'll be giving this some thought and as I get the chance, will be posting to one or the other with the "favorite memories" classmates sent in this summer.

Hope you're all having a Fabulous Fall!

Debbie

Favorite Memories-Susan Hileman

Favorite Memories:

Susan Hileman

My sister, Jennie, and I promoted a "hunger Walk" during our junior year, to raise money for the hungry. We put together a musical program during assembly. We got a bunch of friends to dance on stage to a song by "Sly and the Family Stone". It was scary to be in front of the whole high school.

Rosemary Rief

The honor of being counselor and teacher of the best class to go through Davis High!

Something to Look Forward To For Next Time!

THE CLASS REUNION


Every five years, as summertime nears,
An announcement arrives in the mail,
A reunion is planned; it'll be really grand;
Make plans to attend without fail.

I'll never forget the first time we met;
We tried so hard to impress.
We drove fancy cars, smoked big cigars,
And wore our most elegant dress.

It was quite an affair; the whole class was there.
It was held at a fancy hotel.
We wined, and we dined, and we acted refined,
And everyone thought it was swell.

The men all conversed about who had been first
To achieve great fortune and fame.
Meanwhile, their spouses described their fine houses
And how beautiful their children became.

The homecoming queen, who once had been lean,
Now weighed in at one-ninety-six.
The jocks who were there had all lost their hair,
And the cheerleaders could no longer do kicks.

No one had heard about the class nerd
Who'd guided a spacecraft to the moon;
Or poor little Jane, who's always been plain;
She married a shipping tycoon.

The boy we'd decreed 'most apt to succeed'
Was serving ten years in the pen,
While the one voted 'least' now was a priest;
Just shows you can be wrong now and then.

They awarded a prize to one of the guys
Who seemed to have aged the least..
Another was given to the grad who had driven
The farthest to attend the feast.


They took a class picture, a curious mixture
Of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties.
Tall, short, or skinny, the style was the mini;
You never saw so many thighs.

At our next get-together, no one cared whether
They impressed their classmates or not.
The mood was informal, a whole lot more normal;
By this time we'd all gone to pot.

It was held out-of-doors, at the lake shores;
We ate hamburgers, coleslaw, and beans.
Then most of us lay around in the shade,
In our comfortable T-shirts and jeans.

By the fiftieth year, it was abundantly clear,
We were definitely over the hill.
Those who weren't dead had to crawl out of bed,
And be home in time for their pill.

And now I can't wait; they've set the date;

Our sixtieth is coming, I'm told.
It should be a ball, they've rented a hall
At the Shady Rest Home for the old.

Repairs have been made on my hearing aid;
My pacemaker's been turned up on high.
My wheelchair is oiled, and my teeth have been boiled;
And I've bought a new wig and glass eye.

I'm feeling quite hearty, and I'm ready to party
I'm gonna dance 'til dawn's early light.
It'll be lots of fun; But I just hope that there's one
Other person who can make it that night.

Author Unknown
Life is Wonderful.
Don't forget it!----Praise The Lord, we've made it this far!!!!

Deborah Kincannon Nebel-Finally Found-RIP

We could not find Deborah for the reunion. She has been found now.

Included below both her local obituary as well as a posting by a personal friend.


AUBURN - Deborah Ann (Kincannon) Nebel, 58, of Auburn, Wash., died Monday, September 27, 2010 in Auburn. Debbie served in the Army for 36 years, including time in Iraq. She ended her tenure as a sergeant first class, having been awarded a Bronze Star and a Meritorious Service Medal. She also received the Steel Order of the deFleury award. Survivors include five children, Kara Brewer of Sumner, Wash., Robert Andreas, Eric Andreas and Sarah Pate, all of Auburn, and Dawn Alexander of Osburn, Idaho; three sisters, Carolyn Wies of Mukilteo, Wash., Carla Isett of St. Helens, Ore., and Trecia Peterson of Yakima; a brother, Rick Kincannon of Selah; her mother, Mary Fisher of Yakima; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Keith and Keith Terrace Heights Chapel. Arrangements are by Keith & Keith Funeral Home of Yakima.

The posting from her friend on Facebook:

SFC Deborah Nebel was one of the most loving and caring souls this world has ever known. Unfortunately, she was called home on 27 September 2010. I had the pleasure of spending a year in Iraq with Deb and then serving with her again in Washington DC. Everyone always knew they could count on Deb for anything they ever needed. Throughout Iraq, Deb got up early every Saturday morning, our day off, and cooked a fresh home-made breakfast for anyone who wanted to stop in and eat. She single-handedly maintained the morale of all of our people and often many of the strangers on Kirkuk AFB who found their way to "Deb's Cafe" on Saturday mornings.

Deb served her nation once and retired from the Army. And, when her nation needed her again, she gladly came out of the Retired Reserves and served her nation in its time of need. She completed a tour in Iraq and two tours at the US Army Corps of Engineers in Washington DC helping them to mobilize soldiers to meet their missions. As with the people in her life, Deb's nation could always count on her.

Personally, I called on Deb during several hard times in my life. She was always there if I needed a shoulder to cry on or just someone to vent my frustrations to. I could always count on Deb to infect me with her optimism, excitement and energy anytime I was feeling down. I owe her more that I could ever repay.

I just want the world to know that we have lost one of those truly beautiful angels that are sent to this earth to bless the lives of those with whom they cross paths and remind us that there is still good in the world.

We love you Deb and you will be missed

Ron Young-Rest in Peace

Another member of our wrestling team has passed away. Ron Young, as I understand it, was in a vehicle accident years ago and was in a long term coma. He has since passed away. I appreciate Ed Botsford for correcting me so we can update our classlist.

Reunion Photos

Leanne Schrantz Wagoner's Race Car Career!

Class of 1970 Memories-View as a Slide Show

Post Reunion Bio from Christine Williams

I took off only a few months after graduating, spending a year in Europe as an au pair, student and general house guest, and developing a taste for traveling. After completing two years at YVC, I joined VISTA (similar to Peace Corp) in Austin, TX, never again to return to Yakima. Spent a few years there saving the world, then took off to Mexico for two years to get Montessori training so I could work in the local bilingual (Spanish-English) Montessori school. Spent a year saving children in a low-income school, then decided was Montessori was my true vocation and spent four years saving middle-class children in an English-speaking Montessori school in Dallas.

The travel bug hit again, so I moved briefly to Worcester, MA, then to a German-English Montessori school in Munich, where I also taught ESL. Moved to Seattle when I discovered my father had ALS and set up a full-day Montessori school in my home for 10 years. Got my Masters-in-Teaching at Seattle University in 2001, then set up a preschool (no more ten-hour days!)-- again in my home. There I remain.

Am currently living on top of Queen Anne in my beloved house. Any time a parent says, "You should visit us," I jump at the chance and have stayed with families in Italy and India. With old age coming on, however, I find myself a little more anxious about spending that kind of money, so my traveling days may be limited. Had a great time at the reunion. My mail is chris@alcuinschool.com.

Success!

The weekend was fabulous. Let me tell you...it was fabulous to see our classmates. We feel so honored by being able to see such incredible individuals this weekend. You all were very wonderful, very grateful, very precious. Many thanks to you all for coming. There were probably close to 190 people Friday night, 184 people Saturday night and probably 100 - 120 people at the picnic.

In case you thought just one person put this reunion together, please disavow yourselves of that notion. While the committee members did not wish their names to be announced during the event, I want you all to know that every one of them had incredible contributions. Carolyn (Ross) Dwyer-planned for the food/tables/drinks on Friday night and our part of the picnic and it was lovely, tasty, and fabulous. Leanne (Schrantz) Waggoner was the data queen and spent hours putting the classmate list together, magically created badges with high school photos, worked with Carolyn Friday to purchase food, was a mike woman and did a great job, too. Margaret (Flathers) Mesaros was in charge of the teacher table, teacher connections, and the teacher part of the program and prepared the pre-program power point. Phyllis (Baker) Cartmel is the queen of the trivia, class songs, people places and things! Al Snow-was our historian, what worked and what didn't work, main M.C. and our connection to the past, Diana Black-kept track of registrations, in charge of the bank account, and tracked expenses. Barry Davison-idea man, mike man, and support. Jennifer Hileman-Keep-The Dancing Queen, the trivia placemats on your tables, the idea girl, the contact person. Kathy (Shepherd) Eldred, contact and idea person, support person. Carlene (Dobbs) Humbard took care of park research, park application, banquet permit and was our go-to person in Yakima. Edwin Poy-Remote and active committee member in Virginia! My personal support person and sounding board. His daughter, Tracy Poy Smith, not only set up the website but took all the photographs at the Big Event, Saturday night, along with her husband and sister.

In addition to all of the previously mentioned duties, everyone helped locate classmates and who didn't enjoy the stuffing, stamping, labeling and glueing envelope jobs! The sorting of name badges and organizing them took place with great enthusiasm.

I loved the fact that our committee threw themselves with great enthusiasm into starting out with the fight song, dancing the flash dance, and being the warm hosts and hostesses that we intended to be. Wow. I cannot imagine working with a greater group of people. Every one of these fabulous people worked together, we got along every minute of the day and night, and accomplished most of our tasks through on-line communication with only SIX meetings in the past 7 months. Thank God for the internet.

More thanks to Chuck and Lois (Weible) Lanz for their fabulous hot dog and hamburger extravaganza! Many thanks to Roxanne (Heinson) Lowry for the incredible salads. Thanks, Susan Hileman, for the pie and to Ronnie and Cheri Myers for the watermelon.

Ellen (Hieber) Rowley did an awesome job preparing the memorial table and taking that part of the agenda. She is so calm, cool, and collected. Thanks, Ellen!

Thanks, so much, Lou Bartelli (Ellen Settlemeyer Bartelli's spouse), for the music! And thank you Ellen (Settlemeyer) Bartelli for working with the principal for class project ideas.

Ken Jones was another great Yakima contact. We spoke and faxed information back and forth. Thanks, Ken! Maybe some day when he gets back on line he can read this!

Wayman Chapman-Wow. Thanks so much for setting up your gig at the Speakeasy so we could all enjoy your incredible talents after the Friday night social. I know that everyone there loved it. We over on the West side will make a point to visit you when you come our direction.

We will review the surveys and get back to you for our future plans! I hope I remembered everyone. There were people who helped at the registration table and you were appreciated. People who threw themselves into just helping clean up and helping at all...thank you so much!

As we get back to our busy, busy lives, please remember......what a warm and heart- felt event we had. If you know of anyone else who has still not been found, e-mail me and we will do what it takes to get their contact information.

The pictures will be posted in ten days or so. Stay tuned.

Make your lives wonderful. It is in your hands to do so. Every one of you is appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again! Stay healthy, God Bless You and Happy Trails....until we meet again.

With warmest regards..........Debbie Barger Smith

Gidget (Sumrall) Moreno

Current last name: Moreno
City: Ephrata State: Washington Country: United States Colleges and Grad schools: -- Degree(s): County Appraisal & several Spanish Classes. (Sigo tratando de aprender Espanol.)
Military branch: -- Years of service (military): -- Occupation: Deputy Assessor
Married: Yes Children: 3 boy(s) / 1 girl(s) Grand children: 5 boy(s)(one is a great grandchild) / 1 girl(s)
Activities I participated in:
Very active in my position at work by being a committee member, representing Grant County Assessor's Office and all county employees in the areas of Safety, Health, Communications, Computer Usage and Employee Negotiations. I am an active Member of the Board of County Realtors. I am involved in my community, in my church, and local Fund Raising such as "Relay For Life" etc.
Favorite high school memory: I enjoyed AC Davis High school so very much. We had excellent Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and were offered excellent elective classes. I found so many great friends and it was an enchanted time in my life. It is so hard to choose one thing. I guess I would have to say how I loved the big old school with it big old rooms, stairs and levels. It really was an enchanted Castle for me.
What I've done since high school: Married, raised a family, numerous pets, parents, little brother and grandkids. (lol).
I have worked for the Grant County Assessor's Office for the last 23 years. Until recently I was the Manufactured Home Deputy Assessor. Before setting down at the county I held numerous jobs but mostly I was a meat wrapper for Safeway, and a Lead Lab Tech for a local potato processing plant. My life has not been dull by any means and I have much to be thankful for.

Hobbies & interests: Yard work/flowers/Ponds. Any thing that places me in the sun. I am a sun worshiper. I have not traveled much but it is in my future.

Wayman Chapman's Life

Between wailing guitar licks and a voice like melting butter, Wayman Chapman has been a fixture of the local music scene for years. And while Chapman's soulful blend of R&B, Jazz and funk has taken him around the world, playing and recording with such notables as Oleta Adams and the late Larry Knechtel (of Bread Fame). The Yakima Native never strays long from the Vallely where he first put down his musical roots. "We play all over the place, depending on the crowd," laughs Chapman of his varied playlist, which includes everything from the Blues to Sinatra covers. "I do what I like to call a "Grown-Folks Night." Where people can still come to dance and just have a good time."

Hear it: Wayman Chapman frequents locales throughout the Northwest, but when at home he hangs his hat at Yakima's Speakeasy and Santiagos.

Tiberion (Andy) Morales chimes in

After graduating I went to Washington State University where I studied commercial art and was introduced to the martial art of Tae Kwon Do. In the summer of 1972, I decided to move to Vancouver, WA where my brother and his family were living and started working in the restaurant business. Shortly thereafter I met my future wife, Deborah Widstrand. After a long courtship (3 months) we married in 1973.

We returned to Yakima for about 5 years where I worked for the Yakima School District and Debbie worked as a secretary. Our family grew to 2 boys and 1 girl while we were there. I continued my training in Tae Kwon Do.

I then moved my family back to Vancouver, WA where I earned my black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I started my own school, Vancouver Tae Kwon Do, and am now retired from teaching after 25 years. After a 10 year gap, we added one more child to our family, a girl, who is an absolute delight. She will be off to Oregon State University this fall to finish her studies in archaeology. We also have 4 grandchildren.

Debbie and I have settled down in our home in Vancouver. I am working for the Vancouver School District and Debbie is an artist. We are still together after 36 years and loving it.

Thank you

Andy Morales

We hear from Ken Jones

Ken has a career in Chiropractic and complimentary healing arts. Preparing to travel adn teach, mentor with our colleges and programs neaer and far. I still enjoy catchiing fish when time permits.

Rosie (Rodriguez) Rutz

Rosie has been married for 35 years is a first time grandma and workss as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (certified and licensed) in the Yakima School District.

Jolene Elliot Conner Pipes Up!

After High School I attended West Coast Christian College in Fresno, California, where I met my husband, Gary. We married in 1971 and lived in California in the Bay area where we pastored a small church for several years. Our son was 1974 and about a year later we moved to Ellensburg, Washington and pastored a church there. My husband did drywall work, as well, so I was able to stay at home with our son.

We eventually moved to Yakima where we started a drywall and paint business and also added a daughter and another son to our family. I became the bookkeeper and secretary for the business while raising our 3 children. I also worked a secretary for Riverside Counseling Center from 19990 to 1992.

In the summer of 1987 my husband began pastoring a church in Zillah, Washington, where we now reside. It has been quite an adventure! We also still run the drywall and painting business where I still work as secretary and bookkeeper.

Two of our 3 children are married but as of this date we have only grand dogs (4) and no grandchildren. We also have 2 miniature dachsunds and one stray cat.

Leanne Smith Evans

40 years, OMG! How did it go by so fast. Life has been up and down, but I’ve learned to roll with what life has given me. After Davis, I went to YVC for two years and later on finished my accounting degree from CWU. Married Ed Evans in 1975, moved to the Tri Cities, one son, Richard-born in 1980. Ed was a newscaster and in 1982 we moved to Atlanta where he was one of the original anchors for CNN Headline News. We stayed there a couple of years and moved back to Yakima/Seattle. He passed away in 1993. I have been blessed with some great jobs. I am an accountant and have worked mainly in the telecom industry. I have a house in Yakima, but work in the Seattle area. I stay in Seattle most of the time and get over to Yakima every 3 weeks or so. Looking forward to seeing everyone and having lots of fun.

Dan Flowers-Sends his notes!

Boring, OR is probably a good place for me to live. It is a fair
summary of most of my trials and tribulations of life. I currently run the 'sales' and delivery end of a rock pit in the Tualatin/Sherwood area =
of Oregon. I have had various jobs since high school including
teaching, accounting/credit management, running warehouses and
distribution centers, working in corporate headquarters negotiating
contracts, powder coating, imports, and playing in 'go nowhere' rock
bands.

I graduated from Northwest Nazarene College in 1974 with a degree in
general studies (say what?) with minors in creative writing, art and
secondary education. My problem then, and possibly now, is trying to
figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

I am active in my church, like music, like my wonderful wife Rhonda, and enjoy my daughters, four of them, and all nine of the grandchildren. I can honestly say I am very content with where I am in life and am looking forward to each and every tommorow.

Nancy Leonard Quarels

I moved to Seattle, Wa with my family soon after graduation. I lived there for about three years before moving to Tacoma, Wa. where I got married to my wonderful husband of 34 years. He passed away in 2006. During that time we raised 2 sons and 2 daughters which are now grown. We have 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. We also have several extended grandchildren.

I have worked most of the time in health care places with the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill people. I truly found this work very rewarding. While I'm still working this field I also occasionally help out my daughter with her moving business.

When I'm not working I spent a lot of my time with my family! We enjoy camping trips, taking cruises adn many other traveling events.

I really have had a blessed and fulfilled life!

Shirley Gowan Mitchell

Went to YVC for a year or so, got bored. Worked at Pacific Fruits until 1979, where I met and married my husband, Larry. Became a stay at home mom after the birth of our first daughter. Second daughter came along 13 months later. After 15 years of staying home, I worked for the Eastmont School District as a para-professional. Then went into the Food Service Program at Eastmont, where I still work. Was widowed in 2007 (my husband died of pancreatic cancer). I have lived in East Wenatchee since 1989. One grandson, Connor, 6 years old.

Roxanne Heinson Lowry

Bee married to Jim for 35 years. Own the West Valley Bar adn Grill for 21 years.

Janell Karp Clark

Never left our home town! Married to Jeff since 1987 with a great blended family of son, Jason (31), Michael (30) and Breanna (28). All the kids are here, too! Jeff traveled the world installing packaging machinery and I have been in accounting for various manufacturing firms. I am currently operations/accounting manager for STandard Paint and Jeff is retired. Life is very good!

Donald (Eddie) Botsford

Eddie is retired, has been married for 35 years and has 3 kids and 4 grandkids.

Editor's note: I feel confident that I will have grand dogs long before grandkids!

203 E-mails

203 of you are on my classmate e-mail list. I've grateful for that let me tell you!

Patricia (Schirmacher) Stearns

Currently divorced, 4 grown children, 8 grandchildren. Married John Runner, had a son. Divorced 4 years later. Married again, to a man with 3 kids. Raised them as my own. Worked as a grill cook, cashier, food co-ordinator.

Updates

As of July 1, we had 147 people signed up and I've spoken to many more of you as you've called. We got many more registrations this week but I do not have that tally as of yet. Fear not, it's not too later. Please do, however, send your registrations in. We want to see you.

Kerry Triboulet

Born and raised in Yakima. Went into Auto Painting at Perry Trade after high school. Eventually becoming Auto Body Shop owner in 2005. My wife Barb adn I have a mixed family of 8 kids, 12 grandchildren. My hobbies are antiques, guitar, Rotary Clug, classic Cars.

Eddie Rose

I retired after 30 years, sanitation engineer. Enjoyed old cars and babysitting grandchildren, taking them fishing and traveling to different places. I'm married and have 3 grown children: Terah, Justin, Lindsay and one step son, Bill Lowe III. We have 5 grandchildren and live in the West Valley area of Yakima.

Mieko Pulver Poy

Married for 37 years. Two daughters, three grandchildren, one grand pug, one pug. Work for DB Scheuler for 28 years: Int'l Manager. Husband is retired. Favorite Hobby: Knitting. Enjoy reading and travel.

Nancy (Mugaas) Kono

Mother of Jason (28) and Lizbeth (25) Kono, my best teachers adn greatest joy. Favorite job: Parent educator, child and family advocate. Our family lived and worked in Saudi Arabia and Japan. Travel included Norway, Thailand, Cyprus, East Germany, adn Korea. Ovarian Cancer survivor for 4 years. Wanna be: Photographer, writer.

Gary McCauley

In the last 40 years I've been able to accomplish being married to a wonderful woman named Karen (Snider)for 39 years. She, by the way, is a cadet, so the rivalry has lived on! LOL. I have worked at the same job in Yakima for 39 years, going from new hire to owner, it's been good. Karen is employed at Ike as an attendance specialist. We have 2 wonderful children, 7 adorable grandchildren and 1 precious great grand daughter. After high school, I played ASA Fastpitch softball, which gave our family the opportunity to travel and enjoy together. It also gave me the pride of playing in the Norwest League, 3 ASA National Tournaments and 2 NAFTA World Tournaments. IN the later years, I enjoyed racing stock cars with my brother, golf, camping, travels, family vacations, hot tubbing, wine, our home and my 57 Chevy. Looking forward to seeing all of you. Time flies!

Gerald (Jerry) Layne

Retired from retail after 35 years and am now driving a school bus. Married 36 years to lovely lady (Mary) and have 2 children, Kelly 34 and James 31.

Candy (Hunziker) Baker

I've been married for 39 years to my high school sweetheart. (He was a YVC football stud:). We have 5 children, all of them boys except 4(my husband always says that!). We have 6 beautiful grand kids ranging from 3 0 15 years. My husband is a chiropractor and I now work in our practice as well. We'll both be retiring to management soon but still love what we do and will be a part of it forever! Blessings to the class of 1970. Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone!!!

Information from Connie Frenzel McGahan

Attended Beauty School after high school. Fell in love with Jesus Christ in 1971 and have found him to be true and faithful ever since. Married John McGahan in 1973. We have a wonderful son (35) and 2 beautiful daughters (32 and 30). We also are blessed with 2 handsome (12 & 8) grandsons and expect another in January. I was mostly a stay at home mom with various jobs throughout and we had a small farm west of Yakima in Tampico for 167 years growing about everything from fruit trees, berries vegetables, goats, chickens etc. in very large quantities. My husband retired in 1998 from the Bureau of Reclamation, so we are able to spend a lot of time with family and friends and hobbies. We love to travel, fish and garden. I also keep busy with rental houses that we have collected through the years.

Dan Flowers

Happily Married and have two beautiful daughters, two beautiful step-daughters and nine wonderful grandchildren. Still friends with Les and Shirley. Life is good!

Janet Burdeau Butterfly

AFter graduation I attended Yakima Valley Business College for 1 year then I moved back to Montana. In 1981 I married my husband Roger adn we had two sons. Eric is 27 years old and John is 26 years old. I also have 3 step sons, Roger adn Randy 36 years old and Aarie (deceased) age 29. We have 8 grandchildren and one on the way. I worked for the Federal Government (Indian Health Service) for over 30 years and retired in January 2008. Now I enjoy traveling to Yakima and Toppenish at least twice a year to visit my parents. Life is good and so is God!

Valerie Winsor Wilson

I've been married 40 years, have 3 children and 8 grand kids and one on the way (She'll probably be here by reunion time). I've had my own business for 17 years. I make window treatments and draperies for designers in the tri-city area. I enjoy camping, gardening, sewing and my grand kids!

And from Ronnie Myers

Over the years, I worked various manual jobs until I was injured on duty and retired in 2007. I met the love of my life in early 2009 and was married shortly thereafter. Through her, I inherited a beautiful daughter and two handsome sons.

We Hear from Kathy (Beaudry) Qunell

I have been married for 38 years to my high school sweetheart. We have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. I have been a Home Child Care Provider for 26 years. We like to spend time with our family, travel and go camping. My personal hobby is scrapbooking!

And David Lowe...

Married Karen Kean in 1969, have two sons-Joe and Casey, and one granddaugher-Alyssa, and 2 step-grandsons-Michael & Tyler.

I'm a retired roofer.

Karen (Minion) Crabb

Widowed, I was married 18 years, I have two girls Melissa and Megan. Melissa is the Mother of the most wonderful grandchild alive. Meghan served 6 years in the Air Force and lives in Oregon.

Ellen (Settlemyer) Bartelli

I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama and English with teaching credentials. As the teaching field was very tight, I worked in office equipment sales for 12 years and returned to teaching. I am starting my 20th year at Davis.

I married Lou Bartelli, a local radio personality, in 1981. He is known as the Professor for his knowledge of music and yes, the Beatles are alive and well and performing in my house nightly. We have one son, Zach, who is in college. We love books, music and movies and are active in our church.

Pam (Cariveau) Smith

My career as an elementary school Teacher often reminds me of my favorite Teacher at Davis, Mrs. Barrett. She really knew how to teach math, so we could understand it. But more than that, she took the time to challenge our thinking about life after high school.

We were blessed with 2 children. Both have earned their college degrees and we love that they all live in the Yakima area. our creative daughter and husband have two wonderful sons. Our son just graduated with a Doctorate in Pediatric Dentistry. his lovely wife is also, Dr. Smith.

Life seems to be going so fast, I really think it is time to focus on having FUN!

Terry Smith-Lessons from Davis

One of the most useful lessons I learned at Davis was that we could get a 3 day suspension if we skipped school to go hunting. Great...3 more days of hunting. Consequently, throughout my career as a HS Teacher, Principal, Assistant Superintendent-I never suspend a student for skipping school.

Terry Renteria

In 1971 I worked for KGW TV News in Portland, shooting stories in Korea, Vietnam, Honduras, Bosnia, Germany, Hong Kong, and Alaska. Met many stars like Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster when they were shooting Maverick in the Gorge. Sam Elliot and Jay Leno to name a few. The last 5 years I was living in Bowie, Maryland working freelance for Fox 5 in D.C. Now, I'm retired and having fun. And I'm single at this time.

Edwin Poy-graces us with his bio:)

Edwin retired form CIA in 2002 after 27 years of questionable service. Although he still works for the Agency as a part-time consultant, he spends his free time overseeing a swim and racquet club (two Olympian gold medalists), and volunteers at Habitat for Humanity and Fair Oaks Hospital Gift Shop-quickly earning the title as the meanest cashier. Edwin's wife, Lily, is a Certified Financial Planner and as Edwin likes to believe, it's her time to take care of him. Edwin and Lily's two daughters are finally out of the house-their beds anyway- and are gainfully employed. Thank God. Edwin's favorite TV show is"Dancing With the Stars." That's funny, he still doesn't know how to dance. Edwin would share his favorite memories from his days at A.C. Davis, but he can't remember that far back. Finally, if you are wondering why Edwin does not respond to Classmate.com pings, he is not being a snob, he is just too cheap to join.

Michelle (Lee) Pfau

I have a daughter, Cassie, who is 38. I have 4 grandchildren. I married my soulmate 15 years ago and have traveled to Maui yearly with him. I began a new career in early childhood Education several years ago and love it!

Kathy (Beaty) McFarlin

Currently live with my daughter Shannon (from my first marriage to David Payne) my two grandchildren and my son-in-law. I've lived in over 10 different states and countless cities due to the two separate marriages to men who were in the Navy. Been divorced for 30 years and have lived primarily in Rhode Island during that time. Retired hairdresser. Favorite places to live were Hawaii and Florida. Used to be a Scuba Ass't Instructor and had a diving and salvage business with second husband. Enjoyed motorcycling, diving and flying. Currently single becuase of recent death of boyfriend of last 10 years.

Cathy (Crabtree) Lambert

After high school, I went to the YVCC. Got married to Ed Lambert, we have 4 children (25 - 31) and 2 grandchildren. I am a substitute para-professional at Dayton School District. My husband and I have 50 fruit trees and 4 large gardens and participate in several Farmer's Markets in the area. We also love to camp and fish.

Steven L. Jones

Married 40 years and have 2 boysplus 3 Grand Children.

Nona (Reynolds) Hopper

I went to work at Bayly's making jeans. Worked 14 years. They went out of business then for $'s that some of the Bayly's people got together and started. Worked in warehouses, then moved to Tacoma and worked there and California for awhile. Traveled to Iowa and all states between North and South Routes and Canada. Saw my husband in 1981. We did some traveling and got married in 2003. Lived on a farm in Zillah from 2000 - 2009 and moved to a retirement park and are very happy. I have 3 step-sons, 1 step daughter and 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Cathy Gregson Gieseke

After graduating I started working at Pacific Fruit Warehouse as an apple packer. Met my husband dragging the Avenue in 1972, he is a 1966 graduate from Eisenhower High School. We married in 1975. In 1977 I retired to raise my 2 children, Ryan who is now 32 and Kimber 29. I returned to work in 1989 for Holtzinger Fruit Warehouse where I am still employed. In 1990 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, then again in 2004. My husband is General Manager for Carey Motor, where he has worked for 20 years.

We hear from Frank Frisch

I quit Davis just short of graduation, to joint the Navy, as they had promised (in writing) to send me to an advanced school of photography...didn't work out! (B.C.D. 1971).

Shortly after boot camp I was married at 17!? Didn't work out!

Spinning my wheels for about 7 years, I decided to attempt to obtain some funds and open a small cafe. I got caught! They gave me 7 years! Really didn't work out! With a fair amount of time to kill, I obtained my G.E.D. in 1977 plus studied P.M.A., E.S.T. and spent my time in intense internal struggle until life started getting better.

Upon release, I met my soul mate while in a half-way house in Spokane. We teamed up and after a meteoric rise thru cooking jobs we landed in Medford, Oregon, I as a sous chef at the Red Lion. On a day off (Aug 18, 1979) Lara and I took our Harley to Yreka, Ca. Witnesses said a small import with 4 guys in it passed us and we simply drove off the road into an embankment. No brake light. 247'. Later, Lara was in serious condition...I was dead! Hate that!! Revived several times, I made it to Rogue Valley Hospital where I spent 7.5 weeks. Lara fared much better (10 days). Massive injuries do have a way of slowing a person down a bit, so after 10 years of part-time jobs it happened...I became a stay at home Daddy. in 1989 Jeniffer was born! 5 years later, a son...Benjamin.

We tried restaurant ownership-1 out of 3 worked. We tried hard to make it work with young kids under the counter, but...didn't work out! We sold out and decided to try my first love...rocks! We home schooled the kids and took off on a prospecting adventure that listed 8 years. We traveled mostly in the Western states, digging, cutting and making jewelry and wound up in Astoria Oregon. The kids graduated in Astoria and are on their own now.

We opened the "Crystal Habit" rock shop and now I team lapidary and take clients out digging for many precious & semi-precious gems & minerals, mostly in the U.S. So much is still out there to be found!

We also help stray and unwanted cats. We care for 16 now as it seems no one else cares.

Now it's all about trying to keep our heads above water, helping each other, and looking forward to the time, to learn to love again.

It's starting to work out!

Carl Cook Speaks Up

Tried College for one quarter after graduation-it didn't take! Spent seven years in the U.S. Coast Guard (absolute best moment was scuba diving in the Antarctica off of an Icebreaker that was stuck in the ice). Married Janet in '74 and still loving it! Back to college (CWSU in Ellensburg) in 78-82'. Four wonderful children (beware! I love talking about my kids, kids are just the best part of our lives!!). Lived in four small towns over 20 years (CA, OR, WA, CA) then ended up back in Southern California in 1995 and we are all still down here loving it. Looking forward to seeing all of my old friends again!!

Julie Olivas Cecil's Bio

Been married 40 years. Worked in Education in 27 years as a para-professional. We have a son, Gene, a daughter, Angela and 10 Grand Kids ages 2 - 16!

Wendy (Suelzle) Clinger adds her two cents!

Soon after graduation, I married (for the first time) and moved to California. I’ve made my home here ever since. I met Gene at a singles square dance and remarried in 1992. I have 1 son, Jason, and 1 grandson, William, age 8.

I am a Settlement Officer with the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office. I have been with the Service for 32 years, which means I am eligible to retire. However, I haven’t yet set my retirement date. I received my Bachelors of Science in Business and Management in 1994, and a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) in 2000.

We live in Running Springs, California, which is located in the San Bernardino Mountains approximately 75 miles east of Los Angeles (as the crow flies). I enjoy singing in the church choir, reading and spending time with my family and friends. It’s wonderful being a grandma!

Status As of 6/29/10

97 people so far. Many more on the way. It's not too late. Get those registrations coming. We expect 200 + people. Great event....right around the corner!

Ellen (Hieber) Rowley

Reunions and anniversaries allow time to reflect and relish the memories of a journey well traveled. 1974 marked the completion a double major at PacificLutheranUniversity in Social Welfare and Music, and marriage to Dale Rowley (Davis Class of ’69, and fellow PLU Alum). 1976 we celebrated our Nation’s Bi-Centennial and the birth of our son Jason. Returning a few years later to Yakima in support of aging parents proved to be a good move for our family. I recently celebrated 20 years as a Social Worker with Yakima Regional Hospice (St E’s to all you fellow alums), a calling as well as a vocation. For fun and relaxation I sing with community choirs (yes, plural) and appreciate the opportunities we have enjoyed through travel and tours with them. Worship Team at our Church is a special blessing in my life. Dale’s work in the school bus industry and transportation has introduced me to a world of parts manuals and miles on the road as I often take a day of vacation to drive the “chase car” or work the booth at a trade show. Jason is an EMT/Firefighter for Wapato Fire Dept, and after 7 years living and working at the Grand Canyon, it’s nice to have him a little closer. Through it all we treasure the good friends we’ve made, hold the memories of family who have blessed us, and wonder what new adventure the future holds for us.

We hear from - Dee (Koppang) Jensen

After graduation attended Gonzaga, then Central. Taught in Kennewick where I met Gary Jensen and we've been married 33 years.

Two children - Katie, a graphic artist/web designer living in Santa Barbara and Joe, a general contractor, living here in Santa Cruz.

Career change in 1983 and have worked as an operations controller in food manufacturing - Wrigley gum, McCormick/Schilling

spices, and currently with Martinelli (sparkling cider). Love to ski, run, hike, garden. Now finally after dreaming for so long am riding

horses and loving life like never before. Blessed with an amazing granddaughter, Camryn Ava, who has a little bro on the way.

Davis was incredible - the teachers were so dedicated and my classmates were talented, beautiful, and full of personality. Anxious to see all of you again!

Scott Howell's Bio

Hi, everybody
Here’s the shorthand version of my life the past 40 years. After high school, I married my high school sweetheart Audean Volmer. This year, we celebrate our 40th anniversary. In between then and now, there have been children (two), grandchildren (one), a career as a goldsmith, various travels and adventures, laughter , tears, heartbreak and hope. I’m looking forward to a blast from the past in August.
Best wishes, Scott

Audean (Volmer) Howell

Hello former classmates. My name is Audean Volmer, but in the last 40 years, I go by Deannie Howell. I am married to Scott Howell and we will celebrate our 40th Anniversary this November. We have been living in Yakima for the past 30 plus years. We have 2 children and one grandson.

I enjoy exercising, quilting, hiking, skiing ( only when the weather is nice and the snow is fluffy) golfing (only when the ball makes it to the green) and making lavender wands while sipping on Chardonnay. I should also include wine tasting in our fabulous wine country.

Scott and I own and manage a women’s fitness facility in Selah, called Curves. My life’s goal is to make a positive difference in this world and this is a great opportunity to accomplish just that. Strengthening women through exercise.

I’ll see you at the 40th. Wow! Where did the time go?

Kathy Norton

After graduation, I attended and graduated from YVCC with an AA degree.

My family and I moved to a small ranchette in West Valley in June of 1975, where I am still located. I worked seasonally at Del Monte where my aunt was head floor lady, and was extensively involved in horse showing on the Washington State Horsemen ‘A’ and ‘B’ system open circuits and Arabian breed shows.

I started a sewing design business making show clothes , which I still do on a limited basis. I have held various offices in local and state horse organizations, including the Executive and regular Board of Directors for WSH, and have held the post of Arabian Division Director off and on for a good share of that time. I am the current Arabian director at this point in time, as well as the Zone One (our local region) Director.

I showed my beloved Arabian gelding, Kamwarro+/ to his Legion of Supreme Honor, and watched as he taught both of my nieces to ride and show, gladly sharing him with my “rent-a-kids”. I purchased “Jr.” when he was 16 months old in 1977 and was forced to put him down with acute traumatic heath issues two yrs ago this August at the age of 32 ½. He was an incredible athlete as well as an equine friend and partner. He was the second member of the WSH Horse Show Hall of Fame and my life is a great deal emptier without him, even though we were unable to ride him due to a hip injury at the age of 28 which ended his show career.

I showed another fantastic Arabian gelding, VP Extra Gold+, primarily on the breed circuit for several years and won many Regional and Top Five awards before reluctantly selling him. Luckily, I was able to purchase him back a few years ago for my youngest niece, and we finished his points for Legion of Honor at that time. The two of them make a fantastic pair, and I am so glad I was able to get “Fred” back for Dani.

I am a licensed WSH Open show judge, and enjoy it a great deal.

I worked at Hancock Fabrics for 7 years, and then as primary caregiver for my semi-disabled mother until her death.

I have been a certified paratransit driver for the last seven years with Dial-A-Ride and find it very educational in spite of the long hours and relentless schedules.

I have expanded my sewing line to include handmade jewelry and am currently teaching myself as much as I can about wireworking as my job schedule leaves very little time for any kind of classes.

I was and still am a voracious reader, and have recently ventured into Regency era romance novels, which are surprisingly much more interesting than I thought, being a life long SF and Fantasy fan.

I have been involved with organized media fan fiction writing and publishing for over twenty years now, and enjoy it a great deal. I have been to the Holy Grail of multimedia conventions, Media*West, in Lansing, MI, several times both as simple member, and as dealer. For several years in the early ‘90’s I also made the trek to NorWesCon, the humongous West Coast science fiction convention in Tacoma in March each year.

Today, in my spare time after driving elderly citizens around town four days a week for ten+ hrs a day, I manage to write, judge horse shows, and make and sell jewelry with a little sewing on the side to keep my hand in. I have several mostly over-the-hill cats and a dog at home, but no horses at home anymore. The two remaining Arabian geldings are boarded out, and shown by my nieces and sister.