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May, 2008

Our deepest and most sincere condolences to our classmate, Marilyn Bartlett Nelson, for her loss of her dearest husband, Jerry.

MARILYN NELSON

1611 Mariposa Way

Bullhead City, AZ. 92692                                                                                                                       

626 758 5261

jerber@citlink.net

Welcome, John Aldridge.  We've missed you!

559 224 7631                                                                                                       

halfbreed71@yahoo.com

4458 Crystal Avenue, Fresno, CA93705

Baumgartner, James William (69) of Mission Viejo, Ca. was called back to God on Feb. 26, 2008 in Laguna Nigel.  Known to his loved ones as Jimmy, JB, Pops, Papa Jim and sometimes Pee Wee, died of complications due to stroke. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 14, 1939 to Arthur and Rosemarie. He lived most of his life in the San Gabriel Valley and graduated from Baldwin Park High in 1956 as class president. In 1961 he coached the Rancho All-Stars baseball team to victory in the Colt World Series in Abilene, Texas. A true baseball fan through and through especially the Anaheim Angels. A huge car lover and an original member of the Nefers car club in the late 50’s.   He enjoyed fishing and hook’n up the RV. “See you in heaven Pops” there will be a memorial service held on Wednesday March the 5^th at 4:00 p.m. at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, Ca. 92653. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation in his name to the Angels Baseball Foundation. If you should need to contact the family do so at:  bcoachdan@aol.com  We love you Jim, the BPHS Class of 1956.

Jesse Parks is having surgery and the Class of BPHS 1956 wish him the very quickest recovery.  We love you, Jesse.  Let us know how you are doing.

Classmates, please send your cards and well wishes to:

Jesse Parks

510 E. 50^th Street

Garden City, ID. 83714

208 484 5901  Jesseparks767@wmconnect.com       Update:  Jesse is doing well.  Thank you all for giving your support

Robert Kipp

MY FAVORITE TEACHER AT BPHS WAS MISS LINDSDALE.  PHYLLIS AND I BOTH HAD HER FOR GENERAL BUSINESS AND ALGEBRA.  IN TALKING ABOUT EQUATIONS, SHE SAID:   " YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW."  AND SHE TOLD A  SAD STORY THAT  HER HUSBAND TO BE WAS KILLED IN THE WAR.  AFTER A PAUSE SHE SAID:  " THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS I NEVER MET HIM."  THIS MADE HER A REAL PERSON IN MY EYES.  

Bob Sykes

Have you ever noticed that the things that caused you some hardship at the time are frequently the things that you remember with a great deal of  fondness now.  A good example is to think back to your favorite teacher when you were going to school.  It doesn't matter whether it was in grade school, Jr. High, High School or College.  Your favorite teacher, or Boss for that matter, is always the one that pushed you the hardest.

Sonia Easley

I remember Mr. John Greeley.  He taught English and Speech at BPHS.  I was assigned to his English class for the year and at the end, he suggested I take his speech class.  Although I was very shy and unsure of my abilities, I decided to take the course as a college prep credit.

Mr. Greeley was so encouraging.  He made me feel I could do anything -even speak in front of a group.  I went on to win third place at the University of Redlands Speech Tournament and second place at the UCLA Speech Tournament. 

We spent the night with a classmate’s grand-mother in Redlands and slept in our sleeping bags on the floor.  We really had such a good time.

Because of Mr. Greeley’s supportive encouragement, I went on to lecture in college nursing programs.  This teacher had a wonderful influence on my entire life.  I only wish I could have told him how fondly I remembered him and how much I appreciated his lasting gift to me.

Terry Richards

I remember Tom Clark, math teacher, was always fun to be around, and very demanding that things be done correctly!  He influenced me to be the best teacher I possibly could be.  I think that my 47 years in teaching is partially a result of his example.  I am still teaching 7th, 8th & High School science.

Michael Brkich

The one thing that really stands out and I have never forgotten was a saying that Mr. Pike constantly mentioned-"Get what you can and can what you get".  I was very hard headed when I was young-stubborn, always getting into some trouble along the way.  When I was drafted into the Army, I started thinking about Mr. Pike's saying and applying it and it has continued to help me all my life-Army, going to school after the Army, having my little "one horse business" (accounting and tax planning) for approximately 37 years (and I am still working and applying it!).  I have even mentioned it to my son and daughter and I'm sure it helps.

Mary Johnson (Bird)

I remember a teacher that taught driving education, but can't remember his name, who saved my life and that of my 9 month old daughter.  We were driving home from shopping on an election Tuesday in November 1956 and as I started to cross an intersection I was broadsided by a pick up truck with a truck engine in the bed.  My car immediately went into a spin and I remember the teacher had drilled into us to "go with the spin" and that was what I did, for 3 revolutions.  The police and firemen who responded to the incident said it probably saved our lives because at the speed the truck was going and the weight behind him (by the way, he ran the stop light to hit me and asked why I hit him.  His front end was quite damaged and so was my passenger door of my beloved 1955 powder blue over navy blue Chevy.) we would have probably flipped and rolled if I had fought the spin.

Does anyone know the name of this teacher?  [Yes, Bill Willis remembers.  It was Coach Clemmer]

PAT KRAUSE RAYMOND IS HAVING EXTENSIVE BACK SURGERY OCT 3.  LET’S GET OUR CARDS AND NOTES OFF TO PAT TO LET HER KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER IN HER SURGERY AND FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.  WE WILL TRY AND KEEP YOU POSTED ON HER CONDITION.  Norma

PAT KRAUSE RAYMOND

360 491 3531

RAYMONDPATJ@MSN.COM

September 17, 2007

LORELEI EBERHARDT HOLLOMAN HUSBAND WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT ON JULY 5^th JUST 2 DAYS BEFORE THERE 50^th

ANNIVERSARY AND I AM SORRY TO REPORT HE PASSED AWAY ON SEPT 10^th.  LET’S ALL SHOW LORELEI THAT WE ARE WITH HER

IN THIS TIME OF SORROW WITH CARDS AND NOTES FROM HER CLASSMATES.  THANKS.

LORELEI HOLLOMAN                                                                                    

614 Washington Ct. S. W.                                                                         

Mukilteo, WA. 98275                                                                                                                

425 774 6742

Way to go, Pat and Steve Crittenden

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 50th Anniversary

Ed Smith Here:  I'm Darlene Smith, wife of Ed Smith, Class of '56.  We are celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 29, 2007 at the new Tropicana Express Casino in Laughlin, NV.  We now live in Bullhead City, AZ.  Thanks for the E-Mail, it will be nice to know that so many of Ed's friends will be aware of our upcoming event.
 
Will keep you posted.                                                                                          darlenebhc@frontiernet.net

Dee Dee Tuttle (Blake) Here:  Just a note I missed telling the mates that Neil and I celebrated our 50th anniversary on June 22nd, 2007 plus the 3 years "going steady" at BPHS. How time has gone by.  Thanks, 

Dee Dee Tuttle (Blake)                                                                                        beyonddede@yahoo.com

Bob Green Here:  Visited China in May on vacation.  Believe them when they tell you there are 1.3 billion people living there.  People everywhere and you don't want to live there.  If you live in the city, and don't have a lot of money, your apartment is less then 1000 sq feet for a family of four. The first class hotels are very nice but the service is like staying at a Holiday Inn.  The food isn't bad.  I could never get them to serve the rice first, they serve it last.  I like putting everything on top of my rice.

This Xmas and New Years, we're going on the Queen Mary 2 out of New York for two weeks.  We plan to spend sometime in New York City before hitting the high seas.

Justbob1237@aol.com

July 11, 2007                                                                                                       

From:  Cheryl Gilmore

This message comes to ask you to join together in prayer for my son Stuart during his military deployment to Kuwait for the next six months.  As with his Iraq deployment in 2004 for 12 months, he’ll be flying aircraft in and out of volatile areas.  Please pray for Stuart’s safe return to his beautiful family and the country he holds so dearly. 

Stuart lives his life for God, our country and his family.  He is the Lord’s steward, the epitome of our country’s finest, and a warm, loving and hands-on father to Baelyn, 6, Kaeley, 5, and Spencer, 3.   Please join me in prayer for Stuart, his wife, Monica, his three children and all the dedicated men and women serving our country.

Stuart’s needs are simple – prayers and communication from home.  Notes of support and encouragement will be most welcomed, and certainly appreciated by me, aka “The Mom”!

June 14, 2007

Regarding:  Clifford Ash

"I had a great time at the reunion.   To all the classmates who worked so hard, thank you"

June 9, 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Regarding:  Brian Gerich  (click on Brian's name for email.)  Web Site: 

www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb527055.htm         www.neco.org        

Note:  Brian is very modest, but I'm so glad he is sharing with his classmates.  Brian we are so proud of you!  Thank you for sharing this great achievement with your mates.  We truly feel a part of your success.  Sonia

Click on the web site address above for the details of this award.  And, let's all offer our congratulations to Brian, our wonderful classmate.

Regarding:  Ronald Duffy                                                                            

Hello Sonia,

My name is Shelley Duffy, daughter of Ron Duffy.  I have been going through his email addresses to sadly announce that my Father passed away on April 2nd from health complications.  Please let anyone know, who knew him from high school.  If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at icspirits@hotmail.com  Thank You, Shelley Duffy

Ron Duffy (Daughter, Shelley Duffy)

2724 N. Bristol #S-1

Santa Ana, Ca. 92706

March 23, 2007

CHERYL MANGIN WILSON CLASS OF 56, DAUGHTER LINDA MORGEN, IS QUITE ILL WITH BREAST CANCER. SO LET’S PLEASE REMEMBER CHERYL AND HER FAMILY AND LET THEM KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL WITH THEM IN THIS TIME OF NEED. I KNOW THAT CHERYL WILL APPRECIATE ALL YOUR THOUGHTS.

CHERYL MANGIN WILSON

37385 Pineknoll Ave

Palm Desert, CA 82122

760 772 3651  cwilson477@aol.com 

March 14, 2007

Two of our classmates, Pat and Steve Crittenden lost their brother/brother-in-law to illness.  Our prayers are with you both and your brother's family. 

stevecrittenden@insightbb.com  

By accident, there were a few people left off the Reunion Committee List in our new Reunion Book.  We would like to express our apologies now.  We want to give these workers proper and deserved credit.  If it had not been for the great group effort of all these committee members, we would not have enjoyed such a great Fiftieth Reunion.  We acknowledge their tireless work and  again regret the oversights.  Respectfully, Norma and Board Members

February 22, 2007                                                                                

From Norma Caylor Petterson ~ Regarding our dearest classmate, GEORGE PETRO

IT IS WITH GREAT SORROW THAT WE HAVE TO INFORM OUR CLASSMATES THAT OUR GOOD FRIEND GEORGE PETRO PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER JAN. 24, 07. GEO HAD BEEN FIGHTING CANCER FOR QUITE SOME TIME AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND OUR REUNION MUCH TO HIS REGRETS BECAUSE OF THE PAIN THAT HE WAS SUFFERING. HE WAITED TILL THE VERY LAST MINUTE HOPING THAT HE COULD MAKE IT.  MAY HE NOW REST IN PEACE FREE OF ALL PAIN AND SUFFERING.. OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY GOES TO GENA HIS LOVELY WIFE.

GEORGE WAS PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT CABINET.

Posted for:   Nancy Wrobles (Steiner)                                 

Hey Guys, our Nancy and her husband, Gene, are on a trip around the world.  Shall we travel along?

                 nsteiner1@earthlink.net           

2-18-07:  "Hi We are in Hong Kong and starting our world trip."  Love Nancy and Gene

2-21-07  "Hi Everyone, Gene and I are in Bangkok. We went to the floating markets today and have seen some wonderful temples. Having a great time. Let me know if you get this email."  Nancy

February 2, 2007

Posted For:  Sandra Hostetler ( Sanders)

Sandra will be taking over the Birthday Club from Steve and Pat Crittenden.  Welcome and gratitude to you, Sandra.

We really want to thank the Crittendens for their years of volunteer work on our Birthday Club.  I know how much the personal birthday cards thrilled me and I know the rest of you feel the same.

Please, let our mates know our appreciation:

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