A reunion coming up in 2012

Can anyone believe that we can actually celebrate our 62nd class gathering in 2012? Where has all this time gone in our lives? At any rate, the one guy who seems to constantly check on all of us, Joe Balsley, told me that it will again be in the latter part of August of 2012. That time period seemed to work for most people, and because of the feedback he got from the 60th reunion two years ago, he thinks we should do almost the same activities again. Who didn't really enjoy the Brunch on the boat in San Diego Harbor? I think everyone did. The day was beautiful, the food was good, the visiting was super and we all hated to have it end.

SOOOOO - I do hope you will all put that time period on your 2012 calendars. I know that Joe will be bossing us all around until that date.

Let me hear from you, please - we would all be happy to hear your comments. Each reunion, we have less classmates able to join us. So please make some comments as to your plans.

Bette

Loss of a classmate

Today I received the obituary of Susan Claire Dodge Haralson from her daughter, Debra. It is sad when we lose each one and we keep our memories of them close.


OBITUARIES - The Arco, Idaho Advertiser, Thursday, 23 Jun 2011
Sue Haralson, 78,  of Arco, Idaho died peacefully in her sleep on 19 June 2011. She was born 30 Apr 1933 to Kenneth H. and Claire (Meyer) Dodge in Omaha, NE.

     Sue graduated high school in San Diego (county), California. She was active in school activities and it was here she met the love of her life, Billy Leo Haralson. They were married on 21 Jan 1951. Billy and Sue moved to Dixon, CA where they had a dairy farm and stayed there until 1974, when they moved to Arco, ID.
    Sue received her English degree from the University of CA at Davis and obtained her Masters Degree in Library Science in 1986 from Idaho State University. She was an English teacher and Vice Principal of Butte Middle School for many years. She ended her career as  the school librarian.
    For the last several years, she enjoyed her retirement spending time with her husband, Billy and family. Family was always Sue's highest priority. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and crocheting.
    Sue is survived by her husband, Billy, of Arco; two children, her son Brad Haralson of Arco, and her daughter, Debbie (Juan) Pacheco of Arco; eight grandchildren, Eric (Kristy) Haralson of Henderson, NV, Andrea (Andy) Harvey of Arco, Roman Pacheco of Moscow, Brody Haralson of Arco, Julie Haralson of Fruitland, Jesika Haralson of Arco, Jackie (Anthony) Hardin of Rigby, Cassie (Victor) Gonzales of Idaho Falls, and 11 great-grandchildren.
    Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Carl Dodge, and her son Michael Haralson.
A viewing was held on Thursday evening, June 23rd. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Arco. Funeral services were held at the Moore LDS Stake Center where family received friends prior to the service on Friday June 24th. Interment was at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Arco, following the service.
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Sue was a songleader for her junior and senior year in high school and  consistently on the Honor Roll.
Remember her beautiful big blue eyes and those long eyelashes? She was sweet and such fun. A good friend.

Keeping you updated!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Safety of classmate in Alabama

We were all delighted to know that Joyce Moore Clark and family survived one of these horrible tornadoes in Huntsville, AL.  So glad to finally hear from her and know she was safe.

Happy to hear any news of any of the class.
  

The San Dieguito Alumni Association

I got a message yesterday that the newsletter for Spring 2011 was available to download. I sent an email around to all who I know have email about it and advised them to sign up for it. Better than cutting down more trees and costing San Dieguito money to print and mail.  You can go to sda.alumni@gmail.com and sign up for your copy.

60th Reunion Pictures

Welcome to the 60th Reunion

                         The open door to Jan & Joe Balsley's lovely home - to start out 60th reunion.

Hanging out are Richard Cullum, Fran Grande, Angel Vargas, Joyce Evans, Mike Gonzales and Bob Stillman.

           Beverly Clark, Ernestine Buman Biddlecomb  and Ann Carpenter Lindstrom. 

This was a great wood seating around a big wonderful tree.

NO, I am not holding the umbrella - Bette Butcher Topp, Betty Woodward Neal and Graham Grande.

Art and Martha Lopez boarding  "The California Spirit" for the Champagne Brunch Cruise of  San Diego Harbor.

Graham & Fran Grande with Joyce Evans.

Mike Gonzales, Tom Clotfelter & Angel Vargas.

Jack Overton, Bette Butcher  & John Topp

Art with his lovely Martha

Bette, Jack Overton & Mike Corrales

In the shade of the overhang, Fran & Graham Grande, Richard & Ruth Cullum, Bob Stillman, Roylene Wiegand, next to Harold, with Ann Carpenter Lindstorm, Joyce & David Evans, (back row) Angel Vargas, Joe Balsley, Tom Clotfelter, Jack Overton. Middle row: Bette Butcher Topp, Rachel Ricardo Michel, Clara Wilson, Lova Ellefson Drake, Mike Gonzales - front row: Mike Corrales, Herb Ela, Betty Woodward Neal and Andy Gabel. with the beautiful San Diego skyline. You all missed a great cruise - The brunch was wonderful and we all had a wonderful time.

Blast from the Past!!!

 
This picture was probably 1949 - our senior year - on the steps.

Lael Bowers Morton, Pat Edwards, Bette Butcher Topp, Joyce Moore Clark, Susan Dodge Haralson,
Beverly Clark, Ann Carpenter Lindstrom and Maureen Kilroy McCarthy.
      The same gang, we think. In the parking lot  at SDUHG - looks like a typical foggy CA day.
1st grade Solana Beach Grammar School. 1939
    Look at that C-u-t-e David Evans with the dimples holding the sign. Duane Stillman on right end; Bob Stillman (2nd row, 2nd from l); 3rd row: Beverly Clark and then Ann Carpenter. Ernestine Buman sitting next to teacher. top row: Nancy Gean 2nd from the left.
Sixth grade Solana Beach Grammar School. 1943-44  Top row: 2nd & 3rd from Left, Duane & Bob Stillman; 5th from left Jimmie Buman; 3rd Row: Myrtle on the left; Beverly Clark  and Ernestine Buman 3rd & 4th to right; Bev's mother, Mrs. Dorothy Clark 4th from right, next is Ann Carpenter and then David Evans. 2nd Row: 4th from left was Nancy Gean.



                          ENCINITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 4th Grade - April 1942.

Top row: 2nd - Joan Swaim, 3rd - Laura Foulk, 4th - Katherine Leinhard, 6th - Peggy Moore, Allan Conrad, Warren Lawyer, 3rd from left, Zane Keith, 2nd is Ward Keyes.Row 2 - #4 Joyce Shoemaker; #6 Maureen Kilroy, #8 Betty Kirk, #10 Lita Estes.   Row 3 - (kneeling) Ernie Swaim, Abe Stowell, Gordon Teaby and #6 Jim Phillips. Front row middle boy is Teddy ?Where is Joe Balsley? Lael Bowers, Joanne Telford? Anyone know why they weren't there? Can you identify anyone else?

                                                   Picture below, courtesy of  Abe/Bill Stowell


                         Abe Stowell and Jack Johnson - at the age of 12
  Frank Hipsley,  Allan Conrad & Ted Mailheau. Marvin Teaby in front .   Could there be a drinking problem at that age???

Junior High School Ditch Day - to Palomar Mountain 11/1945 - Open window on left, Richard Cullum, Bev  Clark,   Betty Woodward, Joan Higgins and Lita Weston

 

CSF guys on the Lawn: : Beverly Clark, Ann Carpenter, ?? maybe Richard Cullum. Betty Woodward, could that be Shirley Rowland and then Joe Balsley?

   

Beverly Clark & Ann Carpenter on our Senior Trip (1950) to Santa Catalina Island. That was such a good time!

 

A shot of Abe Stowell's wedding reception at La Costa - what year was that, Abe?
Gordon Teaby & friend on left, then Rolyn & Harold Weigand, and Jim Phillips. How come we all weren't invited????   Maybe that is why Abe has his back to the camera......
 

 

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