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Class of 1954:
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Carol Ann Schertzer (Simpier)
Class of 1960
Passed away Aug. 2nd, 2008
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Samuel Palmer
Class of 1939
Passed away Aug. 7, 2008
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Katrine Meusburger
Class of 1942 (?)
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Malcolm J. Bell
Class of 1943
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From: Beverly A Stewart
Date: 08/08/08 11:35:26
Subject: Larry Stewart

Hi just to inform you that Larry Stewart class of 1954 died on July 18, 2008 would you please inform the reunion and alumi assol    

Thank you Bev Stewart

Response:

Bev.

Larry's Obit was posted here about two or three week ago. We will miss a fellow classmate for a long time to come. Best wishs to you, and be strong.

One of his classmates, Bill Odekirk '54

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CLASS of 1954 Tomfoolery Continued

From Dave:

Oh me Laddie, you blew it!  Tis not First Mate Jack'o!!!! Me thinks you have the same affliction as myself, Billie, all your synapses are not firing and too many neurons have died off..also too much grog perhaps!??

Clue No. 2: Our Capt'ns initials are AEB and if you don't recognize his portrait attached, all hope for you is gone.

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The right man
Arlan Bergesen
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CLASS of 1954 Tomfoolery

From: Hartmann
Date: 08/05/08 15:40:11
Subject: Aye Mates!!!

Aaugh!!! Me sees no mention of our fearless leader on the 55th Program..   bad omen.....our ship will be adrift, mates!!!!

Response:

Dave; Who is the picture of???? Bill 

His Response:

Aaugh!! Billy me boy, you are in danger of walk'n the plank!!!  Our Capt'n will not be pleased that you have forgotten him!!! Clue: Class of '54 Capt'n 

Response:

Dave,

Me thinks you broke into the grog locker, but I'll play your silly game. Someone out there will let know if I'm wrong.

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Am I right????

 

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James Parry
Class of 1954
Passed away of ALS in the Last week of July, 2008
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From: Mdonald721@aol.com
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Subject: Alive and well

Bill,

I have enjoyed visiting the web sites for Highline High,and also I am saddened to read the names of too many classmates,who are no longer alive. Keep up the good work on the Alumni project,and a thank you to all who have contributed to maintaining this project.

Don McDougall / ,class of 1952

Response:

Don,

Thanks for the good words, and for the e-mail.

I checked out the class of 1952 bios and we need your bio and a recent picture. It would be greatly appreciated. Click here for: Bio rules.

Bill O.
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From: ROGER WILSON

I was at a class reunion for 1956 this past weekend---a topic was brought up:
what was the number of grads for classes 1956, 1957, 1958-----
these were considered the all-time largest.....Do you have any info on this???

Please advise.

I was in 1956 class.

The ol' coach / Roger Wilson / Phone (360) 427-4506

Response:

Roger,

My research shows the following:
The class of 1956 had 504 listed in their graduation log,
The class of 1957 had 569 listed on this web sight,
The class of 1958 had 669listed in their graduation log.

The alternating factor is that not all grads were there on picture day, or gradurated in mid-year, and some never gradurated at all, but still consider that as their year. The 569 figure for 1957 includes eight such classmates.

Bill Odekirk / class of 1954

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Hugh Tice
Class of 1962
Passed away on 7-17-08
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My Three Day Hike


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Bill Odekirk (class of 1954)
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Larry Stewart
Class of 1954
Passed away on 7-18-08
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Gary D. Morgan
Class of 1956
Passed away on 7-14-08
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Elenora Theresa Schatz (Robinson)
Class of 1950
Passed away on 7-13-08
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Verna,

Welcome Home!

From: Norma Weaver
Subject: Verna Robinson 1954

Hi Bill,

Dave emailed me -- long story short I ended up talking to Verna this morning. Good luck with your backpack adventure.  Backpacking was one of our favorite sports when we lived in Federal Way.  Five days in the Olympic Mountains, numerous trips in the Cascades -- one I will never forget to Skunk Lake!!!!  Know you will have a great time -- even at 72!!!  Looking forward to seeing you again and have bookmarked the website. 

 Norma Weaver
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Hike

Bill, you backpacking trip sounds like great fun.  Looks to be about a 10 mile hike. Watch out for the tides and killer waves!  Dave

Response:

Dave;

It's an eighteen mile hike but the problem is that you have to take three days because you have got to wait for low tides to get around some of the cliffs. Six miles a day should be easy even with a thirty five pound pack. Lots of time for beach combing and picture taking.

You are probably right, it is close to ten miles on the beach, but you have to hike into the beach and back out at the other end.

.............................. AND have you ever tried to walk ten miles in the sand.  I'll let you know.

Bill O.

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From: Norma Weaver
Date: 07/13/08 16:52:11

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Subject: Note from Norma (Hettle '54) Weaver

Bill

Have had a major revision to my life, Max moved to his final destination December 10th.  So I feel like an Israelite wandering around here in the deserts of Arizona.  But that is not the reason for this message.

Flew to Seattle the end of June.  Sat next to a stewardess (Julia) who was deadheading back to Seattle.  Late into the flight, we struck up a conversation.  She said "my sister graduated from Highline -- think it was 1954.  Her name was Verna Robinson."

Told her about the reunion in 2004 and the yearly get togethers -- when I got to my daughters looked at the website and noticed she was among the missing.

Is she still among the missing?  I have not contacted Julia because I want to give her the latest and greatest information about what is going on.

Anxious to hear from you,  Norma (Hettle) Weaver

Response:

From: Bill Odekirk
To: Norma Weaver ; cindyanddavid@sbcglobal.net ; hoffmanjohnw@msn.com
Subject: Verna Robinson

Norma,

How very good it was to hear from you. So sorry to hear of Max, however you are in good hands, a good spirit was with the Israelites, hang in there.

I am also sending this email to Jack Hoffman and Dave Hartmann, they are the ones that keep track of our classmates. I am pretty certain that she is still missing, they will be able to tell us.

Personal note: At seventy two years old I am taking my first back packing hike this coming weekend. Three days up the pacific coast, starting at the Hoe River and ending at Third Beach. I'm going with my daughter, her husband and two grandson's. I'll let you know if I survive.

Bill O

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Obituary
Betty June Fowler (Channer)
Class of 1943 (?)
Passed away on 6-13-08
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Agnes Underland (Croy)
Class of 1956
Passed away on 6-27-08
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Josephine (Jo) Henningson (Vasilieff)
Class of 1938
Passed away on 6-23-08
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Oscar Roland

Bill,
I was looking at your deceased lists for '54 and '55 and Oscar was not there.  He died 16 FEB 04.  He was in our class as a senior but, graduated with the '55 class. Dave

MISSED DECEASED

Oscar Roland
Passed away (2-16-04)
Class of 1954 - 55
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Virginia Arlene Batts Murphy (class of 1954)

Bill, thanks to Jack, I've confirmed that it was our Virginia who wrote the beautiful poem I recently came across on the Internet.  It would be nice if you posted it. 

As stated at the end of the poem, Virginia died fm complications of diabetes in a nursing home in Walla Walla on 20 JAN 2001.  She had been in the home for several years.  Her husband, Floyd, visited Virginia every day but one night he was killed by a drunk driver while he was on his way to see her.

Virginia's sister, Leora (class of 1955), confirmed the info above.  Leora lives in Moses Lake.

Dave

As Requested:

I'm Having the Time of My Life

I'm having the time of my life now, the battle is almost won
My faith is strong and my conscience is clear, and I've only begun.
To know the peace He has promised me, the joy of a job well done
And I count my blessings along the way, And I thank Him for everyone.

I'm having the time of my like right now.

For I never thought I'd ever be given a second chance, such as The Lord has given me, To see with clearer eyes than I have ever seen before.
To know when I knock, HIS Hand will open the door.
How like a dream my old life seems, So far within the past I've traded
foolish fantasies for the things that I will know will last.

And I am strong within His strength, and precious in His sight,
Accepting all He sends, Because His ways are always right.

I'm having the time of my life right now.

Because I've learned to share everything with GOD, each minute I am here.
For He alone can read my heart. And He knows what is in my heart, and within me.
And He makes all things wonderful, because He is my friend!

This poem was written by Virginia Arlene Batts Murphy, shortly before her husband was murdered by a drunk driver in 1999. She passed away from the complications of diabetes on Jan 20th, 2001. Submitted by her daughter Mary ©

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Obituary
Lynas Donald Ossinger
Class of 1955
Passed away on 6-11-08

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Obituary
John Doutrich
Class of 1958
Passed away on 5-22-08

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From: milstephens@fuse.net
Subject: Highlilne graduate cross directory

Hi Bill,
Just went on line to check the Highline web site and noted an inquiry about the legitimacy of the diectory. I have two different printings put out from the Bernard C Harris Publishing Company. 
The first one was published in 1995, their location at that time was in Norfolk , VA.  The latest edition came out for the 75th anniversary of Highline High School - 1925 - 2000. That is the latest one I have which came out in 2000. 
The address at that time was 3 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. 
Phone number 800-877-6554. 
E-mail address: inquiry@bcharrispub.com .

They are wonderful cross directories.

Mildred Stephens Class of 1938 milstephens@fuse.net

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James A. Polhamus
Class of 1942
Passed away on 6-12-08

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Ronald P. Kulp
Class of 1979
Passed away on 10-31-2007

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Trick or treating in a Pirate costume

A ten year old dressed in a pirates costume went trick or treating,
At the fourth house a little old lady answered the door and exclaimed,
"What a nice costume, sword, feathered hat and all", finally she asked;.
"Where are your Buccaneers?" to which the little boy responded;
"Duh! There under my bucking hat!"
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Passed away on 2-11-'08
Mary Beatrice Cartwright (Neprash)
Class of 1929

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From: John L Kastien
Subject: Gary Wells

Dear All,

I got a call from Bill Bliss last night. He had received a call from Pat Wells, Gary's widow. She is trying to find where Gary was working shortly after high school. While Bill may have contacted some of you I thought I would put out an "APB" to see if any of you knew or maybe knew of someone that could help find his place of employment in 1954-55. Any help would be deeply appreciated by Pat and Bill. Please pass this on to anyone that you think may have even an idea. Unfortunately I lost track of Gary the day he walked out of Highline. Gary came by our place in Burien once for a brief visit one evening and then rode off into the night again.

Thanks, Jack

Response:

If you have information on Gary Wells, please e-mail Jack Kastien.

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Passed away on 5-11-'08
Richard "Bucky" Warner
Class of 1968

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From: John Hoffman

Bill

Sallylee located Bill Bernhardt and I am including his contact information for you below. I have posted a request on our Class of 54 web site www.highline54.com to see if we have enough interest for a 55 th reunion.
Since your site was published in the Alumni Foundation Letter you may have some of the class of 54 visitors that are not looking a our class site. I would appreciate it if you direct them to me so we can find out if they are interested in a reunion next year.

Good luck with your Gabfest next week.

Thanks, Jack Hoffman

 Bill Bernhardt / 76 W Tualatin Dr / Post Falls Id. 83854 .

Response:

Count me in, I'm for a 55th reunion. Bill O.

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Deceased
Passed away on 7-17-'07
Marie Louise Supplee (Cuendet)
Class of 1955

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Passed away on 5-02-'08
Mary C. Logan (Kidd)
Class of 1940

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Passed away on 5-02-'08
Mary Agnus Johnson (Connel)
Class of 1946

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Ray Johnson
Class of 1954

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From: Don Russell ...
Subject: Change of Address

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Bill, please have my address changed to that shown below.

Thanks,

Don Russell
4739 Latona NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-9242
russelldlr@comcast.net

Response:

Don,
Done here and in the class of 1954 log. ... Bill

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John De Laurenti Jr.
Class of 1947
Passed away March 7th, 2008

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Nilsen, Arthur James
Class of 1941
Passed away Dec. 4th, 2007

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From: S A SUPPLEE
Subject: Hi and question Sheila Supplee
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(Class of 1957)

Hi,  what is up Highline way?

I have been getting emails about sending my bio to Highline Foundation for Excellence -- for an alumni directory.  Is this something that is excepted by our Highline Alumni?  Is it a real request?  Their email is GLD-gcr@harrisconnect.com -- it is from New York.  I hope you can give me information on this.

Hope you are having a great spring -- it is supposed to snow this weekend -- but green and flower are still blooming.  I am spending time with an old friend from the late 80's (at that time we were in our almost 50's and now have reconnected in our almost 70's -- fun)  Hope you can help me with this --  am looking forward to more alumni get-togethers -- Happy Day,  Sheila

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Sheila,

It is good to hear from you again.

I am very glad you brought the subject of the "Harris Book" to my attention. I have received numerous phone calls on the legitimacy of this book. This what I know about it:

#1. It is not connected officially to this web sight or the Highline Alumni Foundation, .
#2. I believe it is in it's third edition with our school featured, I have the first edition.
and find it very useful in locating former students.
#3. It is obviously a for profit operation, (They want to sell you a book) Which is okay if you are interested in old class mates.
#4. It's has been used a lot for planning and finding old classmates for reunions etc.

As for Alumni get-together's you are in luck, one is coming up at the Highline High School Cafeteria on Saturday, May 17th, AND THIS IS A FUN ONE, and it only cost $25.00 including lunch!

ALL CLASS REUNION AND AUCTION
A.K.A. GABFEST

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!

Hope to see you there, Bill Odekirk / class of '54

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From: Paul
Date: 04/14/08 08:50:30
Subject: Greg Ratzlaff Class of 1986

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Killed in Iraq War

Greg Ratxlaff
Class of 1986

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Eleanor (Tyler) Orcutt
Class of 1954

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Wayne Earl Miller
Class of 1949 (?)

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H. Lee Cunningham
Class of 1955

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Marlea Harris
Class of 1951

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Bob Tibeau
Class of 1953

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From: netathomas@comcast.net
Subject: Veneta Thomas bio & pic update

..1954........................................................2008..

54 Years after Graduation Commentary: Married Norm Holttum from West Seattle HS in 1954. We were married 27 years and had two sons, John and Matt. Divorced in 1981. 
Worked in the medical field since 1965; transcriptionist, nurse, office manager and retired just two years ago, finishing the last 12 years behind the scenes again as medical transcriptionist. Both my sons in the medical field as well.
Love traveling (highlight: two weeks in Kenya in 2004), some golf, and my five grandkids.

Commentary From Yearbook: Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare, and beauty draws us with a single hair.

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From: netathomas@comcast.net
Subject: 1954 class

Hi Bill,

Finally I have received the form for membership in the HHS Alumni Foundation. It was forwarded from my old address in Bothell. Have been unable to make contact with anyone since I moved to Olympia in November. My new address and phone number is on the membership form.
While reading Alumni Soundings, found your web site and went to that which helped me catch up on some things. I was saddened to hear of all the losses from our class. I also found my picture, but my name is spelled wrong (Veveta instead of Veneta). Could you correct that please.
I am still Thomas as I took my maiden name back many years ago. I will be watching your site from now on as well as the HHS site updates.
Is the Reunion committee still thinking of have a 55-year dinner or get-together. I was unable to attend the 50-year, but Jack Hoffman told me it had been suggested.
This note doesn't have to go on your site; if you do, please edit it. So happy to made this connection!

Veneta Thomas Class of '54

Response:

Veneta,

How very good to hear from you. Sorry about the miss spelling, it has been corrected. As for the 55th dinner I have no information, however Dick Dahlgard is putting forth a great effort to get as many of the class of 1954, our class, to the upcoming, :All Class Reunion and Gabfest" on May 17th at dear old Highline.
We are trying to be the class that has the greatest turnout, your help would be greatly appreciate, not only for the extra body but it would be great to see you again
It is not too late to submit your bio to be added to our class . Rules & Samples .

Bill Odekirk / Class of 1954

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From: Judy Corcoran
Date: 03/26/08 16:34:24
Subject: Highline obituaries

Dear Bill, 

If it is possible, would you please change the date of death for Harmon Adams, class of 1954, to 3-1-08.
We, his family, would greatly appreciate that! I am impressed with the web site. Living in California, I haven't been active in alumni events, but it is interesting to see what you have archived. Thanks for all your effort.

Judy Adams Corcoran Class of 1957

Response:

Judy,

Thank you for the good words, your request has been completed. Thank you for pointing it out.

Bill Odekirk / class of '54

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From: Rebecca Saunders
To: odekirk@comcast.net
Subject: Raymond Saunders Class of 1954

Mr. Odekirk,

We received a letter from the Highline alumni and would like to pass on some sad news. Our father Raymond Saunders passed away on August 17,2007. We would like him added to the Highline Obit page please. Below is his obituary.

Raymond Saunders
Class of 1954
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Obituary

Thank you, Rebecca Saunders

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After rereading the e-mail below, it dawned on me that it was a typo, that Bob Skubovius should have graduated in or around 1960, and sure enough I found him in1961.

Deceased from the class of 1961

Bob Skubovius

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From: Paul Allen
To: odekirk@comcast.net
Subject: Highline stuff

Bill,
I've got two items on my list, both related to Highline High School.

First, I somehow got on the list as a Highline graduate (1970), even though I graduated from East High in Bremerton in 1971.  You can save the alumni association a few pennies a year by removing me from the list.  Here's how the most recent mailing was addressed:     

Paul Allen 1970     
15720 NE 62nd Ct     
Redmond, WA 98052

Second, while searching for an email address to send this note to, I found your www.highlinealumni.com web site and its obituary page.  I didn't see any mention of Bob Skubovius' passing.  I'm pretty sure he graduated from Highline, so I figured you'd want to know.  He would have been about 10 years ahead of me, so probably class of 1970, plus or minus.   His sister Karen (Cline) called me several years ago to tell me he was gone.  As far as I know, Karen and husband Ron Cline still live in the Highline area.  You can probably  get  more specifics from her.

Thanks, Paul Allen

Response:

Paul,

I don't know who the class rep is for the class of 1970 but if anyone does she is the one to take Paul's name off the list.

As for Bob Skubovius, I searched every class from '65 to '75 and found nothing. If anyone out there has information about him please forward it to me. In advance, Thanks.

Bill Odekirk /class of '54

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From: Hartmann
To: CYng2369@aol.com
Cc: Bill Odekirk
Subject: Re: Class of 63 Additional Deceased Classmates

Carole (Hannon) Young
CYng2369@aol.com
wrote:

Dave, 
Thanks to all of you for the wonderful job being done with the web site. Regretfully here are four additional names to be included on our list of deceased classmates: 

James Potter,
John Watson,
Dan Fransois,
Darlene Reed.

Thanks Again, Carole (Hannon) Young Class of "63"

Dave's Response to Carole:

Carole,
Thank you for the information.  Bill Odekirk deserves ALL the thanks for the Web Site as he created and maintains it and yes, he is doing a great job and service to our Alumni.

Dave '54

My Response to both

Thanks for the good words and thank you Carole for the new information. I like the way you spell your name,, the same as my sweet wife.

Bill Odekirk / class of '54

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From: The Ashleys
To: Bill Odekirk
Subject: Obits

I tried to send this info to Dave Hartman but it came back so I am sending it to you.  I got a letter from Gail Masterjohn's daughter letting me know that Gail passed away Nov. 28, 2007.

Jill (Seeley) Ashley (Class of '54)

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Gail Masterjohn (Zeller)
Class of 1954
Passed away 11-28-'07

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Rick Butzberger <mybutz@verizon.net>

I just discovered the Highline High obit web page, and would like to
add my brother's name to the list:

Jeff Butzberger
class of '73
(Died Nov. ' 95)
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Hi Bill,

Believe you may remember my brother Larry Eichler who was a member of your class. ('54).  I am his younger sister, Carolyn, and graduated from HHS in '64 Am sending you some additions to our list of those who have passed on:

Hill, Danny
Young Johnson, Sue L
McIlroy Fred
Pittis, Jack
Ringdahl, Jack
Russell, Larry

Last April was really tough as we lost Jack, Danny and Larry within a two week period.

If I can be of any assistance to you please feel free to contact me.

Regards, Carolyn Eichler / CREichler@aol.com

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Harmon Adams
Class of 1954
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OBIT for
Jeff Butzberger

Jeff was born in Seattle and grew up in White Center and Burien.
After graduating from Highline in 1973, he joined the Army where he
retired after 20 years of service. He had assignments and schools in
HI, MO, TX, WA (Ft Lewis), three tours in Korea, and a visit to the
Gulf for Desert Storm. He started as a photographer, then
transitioned to nursing. After the Army, he continued with his
nursing, and ended up at Group Health's terminal care unit in
Factoria. He was driving to work on Thanksgiving morning in 1995
when he stopped to assist a motorist who had flipped his truck on I-5
south of Kent. Another motorist was unable to see and avoid the
situation due to the dark, rainy conditions, and Jeff was struck and
killed instantly. He is survived by his son, Jim, who is a roaster
for Starbucks, his daughter, Diane, who is a manager at Hairmasters,
his brother, Rick, class of '68, and his parents, Chuck & Nora of Burien.

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OBIT for
Raymond Saunders

Services for TSgt. Raymond E. Saunders, USAF, Ret., 72, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive guests Wednesday morning prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mr. Saunders was born on August 2, 1935 in Hardin, MT. and passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007. He proudly served his country in the USAF as a security police officer and retired as Tech Sergeant. He was a devoted, loving, husband, father, and randfather, who enjoyed baseball and the company of numerous friends.

Mr. Saunders is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Steven Saunders and wife, Lydia of New Berlin, WI. and Kenny Saunders and wife, Becky of Houston, TX.; daughter, Sherri Donton and husband, James of Pennsylvania; eleven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the health care providers who took care of Mr. Saunders and a very special thank you to Richard and Susan East for all of their help. 

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Nilsen, Arthur James

Aug. 7, 1923 ~ Dec. 4, 2007 He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leona Louise Nilsen. Children: Theresa ( Roy ) Lusby, Melvin Nilsen, and Carmel (Rich) Bodle. Sisters: Maxine Bural, Carol Malone, Gloria Blackburn and brother, Charles Nilsen. He had 13 grandchildren, 1 has preceded him in death, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews and extended family. Art was a US Army WWII Veteran; he worked at Bethlehem Steel in Seattle as the Chief of Cost in the accountant dept., retiring in 1980. He spent his retirement years enjoying his family and friends. He loved Square Dancing, Round Dancing, Stained Glass Crafts, Playing Cards, Photography, and Traveling. Art kept the family genealogy information and loved working on his computer. Celebration of Arthur's Life will be held at Washington Memorial Park , SeaTac WA , at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday the 9th of December.
Art Nilsen
Class of 1941
Passed away Dec. 4th, 2007

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Ronald P. Kulp

Enumclaw resident Ronald P. Kulp died Oct. 31, 2007.

He was born Nov. 22, 1960, in Renton, Wash., lived in Burien and graduated from Highline High School. He worked in the auto industry, later moving on to The Boeing Co. as an aeronautic mechanic. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting and spending time in the wilderness with his dog, Hooter. He enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling and dirt-biking with his children and friends.

He is survived by children Brandon Kulp of Kent, Wash., Josh Kulp of Ellensburg, Wash., and Ashley Kulp of Puyallup; his mother, Patricia Kulp of Renton; brothers Jerry Kulp of Renton and Roger Kulp of Grangeville, Idaho; and sisters Sharon McAvoy of Kingston, Wash., Patricia Bottorff of Maple Valley, Barbara Silverfeather of Enumclaw and Sandra Sutton of Kent.

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Obituary
Simpier, Carol Ann Schertzer


Carol Ann SCHERTZER SIMPIER Carol at the age of 65 left her family & friends on August 2, 2008. She was born September 20, 1942 and lived in the Burien area all her life. She graduated from Highline High School in 1960 and married Albert Simpier August 1, 1974. She had a career as a beautician then banking. Later she and Al open a glass business. Carol's love of volunteering was highlighted when she became a charter member of the Rotary Club of SeaTac. She had a passion for gardening, crafts and her pets. A celebration of life gathering is scheduled for Sunday August 17th at the North SeaTac Community Center from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those close to Carol will miss her big blue eyes, big smile and even bigger heart. Should you wish to do so, remembrances may be made to The Rotary Club of SeaTac c/o Ann Kunzelman 15614 10th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166