Del Valle High School

Richard Otto

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Birthday:September 19, 1948 City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Raconteur - among other things Website:thesolutionguy.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-04-14 23:04:17

From Richard:

"Don't know much about history.....don't know much biology.....don't know much"......so the 60's-70's-a basic blur in my book. Left HS - went to Viet Nam - came back - have had numerous careers across just about every working sector. Mostly, I have just been following the "shiny things on the beach" and going after whatever fascinates me at the moment. Still the eclectic I always was. I recognize some of the names here.........but, remember very little about specifics (so all your secrets are safe with me - CSR - Can't remember *&^% [stuff]). Looks like a lot of work went into the reunion. I am always amazed at such accomplishments. Glad to see folks are hanging in. Sorry to see that we have lost quite a few along the way as well. So, time to celebrate the best of times and the best of HS Graduating Classes....may I suggest the 1968 Chateau Mouton Rothschild? (at about $2000 a bottle) Only the best......for the best !!!!

Dick Otto passed away 01/13/13

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Margaret Oxsen (Vonk)

Birthday:July 02, 1950 City:Santa Rosa State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Homemaker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2013-04-06 14:28:23

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Leona Page (Anderson)

City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:Ca. Country:USA Occupation:Cleaning Business Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:29:46

From Leona:A big thank you to everyone that has put in so much work in organizing this reunion. I'm not sure whether I will be able to attend as my husband Gary and I usually spend summers on our farm in North Dakota. We are in the process of renovating a 100 year old house and it is very hard leave.

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Paula Palmer (Palmer-Kain)

Occupation:finding balance... Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2018-04-14 23:07:31

From Paula:per email from Paula-do not contact her-high school was painful-does NOT want to hear from us!! 07/17/13 DM

Paula Palmer died in 2013.

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Patty Parsons (Emry)

City:Pacheco State/Prov.:CA Country:US Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-04-14 23:09:18

From Patty:

Married 33 yrs in August. Have 3 Grandsons. Currently working at The Container Store in Walnut Creek and love it! I design closets and spaces...anybody need storage solutions? Love to read and putter in the garden and go to movies.

Patty Parsons Emry passed away early Monday morning, February 12, 2018. More details on the "In Momory Of" page.

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Bob Peacock

City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Software Development/Business Owner Marital Status:Single Last Edited:2012-07-13 22:25:46

From Bob:I have lived in and around the Bay Area since high school. I own a company that produces web-based business software solutions. My passion has been playing electric guitar over the years and I continue to write and record music.

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Robert Peacock

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State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Web Applications Website:nekomedia.com Last Edited:2016-05-16 00:22:15

From Robert:More fun than ever now ... :-) I went back to school when I was around 45. I took all the masters classes in multimedia, web coding, etc. The programming was easy for me since I was involved in that earlier ... Love it ... When I was in school, there were many calls coming in to hire all the students for web production. The web was just beginning. I worked for a number of the big high tech companies in the Bay Area and then started Neko Media Inc in 1999. The business is busier than ever now. With this type of business I can work from home, play guitar and NOT commute. woooo hoooo

Pepe' (Joseph) Perez Joseph (Walker (Perez))

Birthday:October 20, 1949 City:Roseville State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2017-04-18 03:58:57

From Pepe' (Joseph):I actually left Del Valle HS toward the end of my sophmore year, as my mother moved the family to Napa to be with my Grandparents and we were eventually all involved in building the first public golf course in Napa. Graduate Napa Senior High in 1968 after recovering from serious auto accident inthe summer of '67. Eventually went to school and Sac State uiniversity. Got a job with the state and retired in 2008. Three kids all doing well, married since 1970. I'll post photos when I find some.

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Eric (Rick/Preston) Peterson

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City:Napa State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Mobile Wine Botter Marital Status:Divorced Last Edited:2013-07-04 13:38:12

From Eric (Rick/Preston):

Looking forward to seeing you. Thank you to those who are making this possible. If I can help with this please let me know. Formerly Rick, Pressy to the girls on yearbook and now Eric. See you soon.

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Joyce Peterson (Jarrard)

Birthday:October 26, 1949 City:Danville State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Deceased Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2018-04-14 23:10:26

From Joyce:

After graduating from Del Valle, I attended Brigham Young Univrersity. I later married and had 4 children-2 boys and 2 girls. I was able to stay home with the children while they were young. Later I went back to work part time and did insurance processing. The job was flexible and allowed me to travel frequently on business with my husband. We also enjoyed taking the children to see this beautiful country. We have some great memories. I no longer work and the only traveling I truly enjoy are the trips that include visiting children and grandchildren. We recently enjoyed being all together at Newport Beach. There were 19 of us!

This was written by Joyce for the 40th Reunion.

She passed away February 22, 2009

D.M.

William Price

City:Lafayette State/Prov.:California Country:USA Occupation:Chevron Retiree Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:40:52

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Clay Prout

Birthday:August 07, 1950 City:Grand Junction State/Prov.:Colorado Country:U. S. A. Occupation:Aviation Interior Specialist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-07-13 22:26:24

From Clay:   What a blast rambling through this e-Yearbook! I'm surprised and pleased to discover such vivid memories of so many of you.  I am married to a fabulous woman and we have an awesome son who just turned 8. Also; 2 great dogs, 2 cats and 2 tortoises.

   In 2001, I earned my MBA from the University of Southern Colorado and moved our family to Colorado's Western Slope. I closed my upholstery business of 25 years and joined a big outfit that services corporate and private jet aircraft exclusively.

     My main job, though, is DAD. I coach youth baseball and am a Cubscoutmaster. We all love to camp & rockhound, hike & bike, study & play, love & learn together.

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Karen Rasmussen (Aronson)

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City:Chico State/Prov.:Ca Country:USA Occupation:Certified Nurse Midwife, NP women's health Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:37:31

From Karen:

Can't wait to see everyone. Thanks so much to Sheri for getting the ball rolling. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.

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Bob Reid

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City:San Juan Bautista State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Musician/Horse Trainer Website:www.bobreidmusic.com Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:10 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:53

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Mark Richards

City:Dixon State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Forced Retirement: 100% Combat Disabled Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2013-03-20 23:09:23

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Misty Richards (Tucey)

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City:Sacramento State/Prov.:CA Country:usa Occupation:Regional Pricing Supervisor Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:40:53

From Misty:Sheri, thank you for all your hard work. Mark,(not my brother) for the phone call. Not fair that you haven't aged and have a full head of hair.
Not sure if I will make it or not but know everyone will have a awesome time.
Thanks to my brother Mark for being the Angel in my life.

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Dana Riffe

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City:Hixson State/Prov.:TN Occupation:Business Owner - Software Development Website:www.primusweb.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:05:04

From Dana:40 years! I guess I better make it back for this one, since I missed all of the other reunions. I look foward to swapping all the tales as well as the lies about what we have done with our lives. Besides, we all need to get together before Mark Hull's 'travel agency' books our final ticket.

Hey Ritch and Tallye, are you going?

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Karen Ring (McGee)

City:Burlingame State/Prov.:CA Country:United States Occupation:caretaker, professional volunteer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:29:23

From Karen:

9DFF

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Norm Rominger

City:Concord State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Contractor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:19:29

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Janet Ross (Christoph)

City:Harrison State/Prov.:TN Country:US Occupation:CNA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2013-07-09 23:06:17

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Jeannine Rouse

City:Concord State/Prov.:Ca. Country:U. S. Occupation:homemaker/ actress/ P. I. Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:30:21

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roxanne Roxy Durell (kendrick)

Birthday:December 23, 1949 City:San Rafael State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Co-Founder Dogtrekker Website:dogtrekker.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-07-18 11:32:44

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Cathy Runion (Steiner)

City:St. Francisville State/Prov.:Louisiana Country:USA Occupation:CEO private rehab facility; Scientologist Website:www.drugrehabs.info Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:54

From Cathy:My husband (Tom Steiner Del Valle Class of 69) and I have had 37 wonderfully fulfilling years together pursuing our goals of working toward leaving this planet in better shape than when we entered it.

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Dave and Nancy Russell (Gerber)

City:Morgan Hill State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Engineer Website:structint.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2016-05-20 23:14:51

From Dave and Nancy:

We have worked at the same engineering consulting company for over 25 years and don’t plan to retire any time soon because we love our work and the people we work with. The year 2010 was a year of celebration (our 40^{th Anniversary and trip to Prague) as well as profound loss. Our daughter, Kristin, died at the age of 35 from congestive heart failure. Though we knew from birth that she had this challenge, she lived a full and happy life until her passing. She left behind her husband, Jake, and two precious grandsons who fill our lives with such fun, happiness and gratitude to her. Our daughter, Katie, continues to enjoy working as a Wine Marketing Manager and lives in the City while commuting to Napa. Dave still loves cars and working in our beautiful yard and I enjoy entertaining in our home and spending time with our grandsons whenever we can. We are so thankful to God for our blessings and his loving support during the hard times.}

Nancy Russell (Gerber)

City:Morgan Hill State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Engineering Aide Website:structint.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:29:23

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Win Sale

City:Tucker State/Prov.:GA Occupation:Professor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:53

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Win Sale

State/Prov.:GA Country:US Occupation:Professor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-04-11 13:16:38

Don Sane (Nofrey)

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Birthday:May 06, 1951 City:Santa Cruz State/Prov.:Ca. Occupation:Motorcycle Dealer Website:www.indiancmc.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:22:02

From Don:I am not from the class of '68, rather the class of 69'
But I know so many people from this class I thought I would register anyway.
I have a sister, Pam., and Chere', also DVH students. One a year older and one a year older.

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Don Sargent

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Birthday:May 04, 1950 City:Castro Valley State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Retired Teacher Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-03-06 12:35:53

From Don: Graduated Sacramento State in 1973 and went on to several careers from merchandising representative to Gourmet food importer and distributer, to corporate relocations specialist. In 2002, at 52+ years of age, I went back to school and earned two teaching credentials, one in Social sciences and the other in Special Education. Taught in the Bay Area until I retired in June of 2014.
   I have two daughters that still reside in the Bay Area and have successfull careers. Kate, the eldest is head of Humane Relations for Method International, is married and I am expecting my second grand child on my birthday in early May. My youngest, Mollie, is the Practice Manager for a sucessful surgical robotics company here in the Bay Area.
   Retirement is an adventure and I leave soon for some charity work in Nicaragua. I have been working on the reunion with my adopted family of DV grads and can't wait for the 50th to get here!

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Mark Sarty

Birthday:February 09, 1949 State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Steel Estimator/retired Website:artid.com/members/marksarty Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-07-14 01:09:41

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Kathie Saylor (Tompkins)

Birthday:June 13, 1950 City:Cupertino State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Operations, Electronic Arts Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-06-13 11:52:13

From Kathie:

I am looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks to the Reunion Committee for all of your hard work!

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Marc Schirato

City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:28:34

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Margaret Schultz (Blair)

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City:Folsom State/Prov.:California Country:USA Occupation:HR Manager Marital Status:Divorced Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:29:22

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Marnie Scott (Brennan)

City:Martinez State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Secretary Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-07-13 21:12:05

From Marnie:

Thank you to everyone on the committee for arranging these events. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again. I divorced after 30 years of marriage. I have 2 sons (34 yrs & 30 yrs). The older has two 2 girls (13 yrs & 1 yr). I recently remarried to a truly wonderful man so now I have a step-daughter (26 yrs) too. Life is good.

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Sally Sehring

City:Mill Valley State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-06-30 17:14:01

From Sally:

Married to Bill Gonda for 31 years proving that good things can last. Our kids are doing well; son and daughter-in-law are teaching at Syracuse University; our daughter is farming, spinning wool and making cheese in Washington state.

I retired last year from the faculty at UCSF and am enjoying exploring my inner gardener, knitting and reading.

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Susan Shalit

City:San Francisco State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:lawyer Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-05-31 14:41:53

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Robert Shelby

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Birthday:August 11, 1950 City:Boulder Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:usa Occupation:scientist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-07-14 22:25:39

From Robert:Thanks to the organizers/motivators for doing this. I think this is about the best time of life for a reunion... a bunch of people with a lot in common who have a whole lot of catching up to do, with not much left to prove. I really want to come. My big family campout is traditionally the first week in August, but I'm hopeful we can cope somehow. Best to you all, and to the ones that are making this happen especially.

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Margaret Shellenberg (Herald)

City:Sparks State/Prov.:NV Occupation:teacher Website:bruceherald@sbcglobal.net Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:25:51

From Margaret:Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Thank you to the reunion committee for all the hard work.

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Mary Shellenberg (Sale)

Birthday:November 16, 1950 City:Tucker State/Prov.:GA Occupation:Teacher Website:maryasale@hotmail.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2013-06-29 09:08:42

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Tia Shields (Clark)

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Birthday:December 31, 1969 City:Laramie State/Prov.:WY Country:USA Occupation:paraeducator and independent consultant Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-05-30 22:59:26

From Tia:My husband Roy and I have been blessed with 2 wonderful sons, 2 wonderful daughter-n-laws and 5 grandchildren with 2 more on the way JUly 30th and Aug 17th so we will not be able to attend the reunion this year as we will be greeting our new family additions.
We enjoy our retirement full of service in our church, family, travel, photography, friends, cruising in our Corvette and experiencing God's beautiful creation!

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deb simonds

Birthday:October 22, 1950 City:Cazadero State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:retired registered nurse Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2017-03-30 11:37:39

From deb:

My husband John and I live way out in the beautiful hills inland from Fort Ross/Timber Cove north of the Russian River. I am really enjoying retirement. I have my own mosaic studio where I create odd things. Very fun. We bought a travel trailer so we can travel with our two blue heelers.

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Lu Soria

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City:Pleasanton State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Communication Technician Marital Status:Single No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:25:30

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Paula Springman (Linssen)

City:Columbia State/Prov.:California Country:United States of America Occupation:Special Education Teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:29:23

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Beth Stenberg (Bischel)

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Birthday:February 11, 1950 City:Menlo Park State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Embroidery business owner Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2012-07-14 22:35:28

From Beth:We settled in Menlo Park, and have lived in same house for 32 years. I've had 3 careers: nutritionist, fulltime mom, and business owner. Youngest daughter is finishing college this fall. The other 2 are living in bay area. We love to spend time in the Sierras at our cabin, hiking, biking and hanging out with friends.

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Joy Stirton (Shonfeld)

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Birthday:April 16, 1950 City:Danville State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:Project Manager & Estimator for a Mechanical Contractor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 12:26:03

From Joy:I've been married for the second time around for 15 years. I have three grand kids. Two boys and a girl. My husband, Rich and I enjoy a number of activities and it keeps us on the go quite a bit. I have been working in Mechanical Construction for about 20 years. I currently work in Napa, CA.

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Linda Swanson (Read)

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Birthday:July 31, 1950 City:Roseburg State/Prov.:OR Country:USA Occupation:Retired Mortgage Loan Speciaist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-08-07 16:18:16

From Linda:I went to Del Valle from 1964-1967. I would have graduated with all of you in 1968 had my parents not moved us to Lake Berryessa for my last year of high school. I had to graduate at Winters Union High School. I have 2 children and inherited 2 more with my second marriage. We have 5 grandchildren and 1 due in 2013. We also have 3 great grandchildren, I know it's crazy. We now live in Oregon and I love it here.

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Susan D. Taylor (Kydd)

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City:Walnut Creek State/Prov.:CA Country:United States Occupation:Reading Tutor/Speech-Language Pathologist Asst. Marital Status:Single No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-03-03 20:35:14

From Susan D.:

Hello Everyone!

The last five years have flown by since we last saw each other. Those 3 days of our last reunion were unforgettable and I know we're all looking forward to more great memories. I hope even more from our class will be in attendance!

My utmost gratitute goes to the reunion committee for their unending work and dedication to make all this happen! Thank You so much!

Hope to see each and every one of you in August!!

Susan Taylor Kydd :-)

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Marianne Tharsing (Willard)

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Birthday:January 20, 1950 City:Red Bluff State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:retired teacher/rancher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2018-05-31 16:25:44

From Marianne:Well, 50 years since graduation?! Hard to believe but my life has been full. I hope to attend the reunion and look forward to sharing stories and reconnecting.
My “then” photo is from about 1984 but looks more like I did in 1968 than how I look now haha

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Steven Tomlinson

Birthday:April 10, 1950 City:Somerset State/Prov.:CA Country:US Occupation:Operations Manager/Natural Gas Plant & Owner of a Property Management business Website:Steven.Tomlinson@Ymail.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:11 Last Edited:2012-07-13 23:42:47

From Steven:

My wife Julie and I met in 1970 and married in 1972. With 6 sons , 5 daughters, 13 grand children our life is full indeed, but I have always had room in my life for memories of our time together. Though some of us are now gone, I am grateful to have had them in such a important time in my life, and yes Clay I will see you in Heaven when I am called home, and what a reunion all of us will have then! Keep a song in your hearts untill then.

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Peggy Tratt (Tratt Maher)

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City:Roseville State/Prov.:CA Country:USA Occupation:retired Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2016-01-03 23:05:05

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