Irene S. Reed High School - Shelton, WA

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Ray-Paul Neilsen's Art Exhibition  -  My annual show November 28, 2011 to January 15, 2012 again at the LaughingLadies Café 17551 15th Ave N.E.,Shoreline,WA formerly the Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (N. Seattle). (see details). 

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     Candy Avey-Johnston's passing: We are extremely sad to report that at 9:40 PM on 22 June Candy passed away in Harbor View Hospital, Seattle, from severe heart problems. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the family at this painful time. It is so tragic that what seemed to be a miracle recovery from her car accident ended so suddenly.  We will post more details on this page and the "In Memory" page as they become available. Cards to the family can be sent to her home address at: PO Box 179, Brinnon, WA. 98320 

The latest news we have is that Candy's services will be 2 July at 4PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Shelton. The address is: 210 W Shelton Valley Rd, Shelton, WA.

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 Mission Work Calls!  Just heard that Phil Cramer and his wife, Kris, are in Switzerland for an extended period doing mission work for their church. See Classmate News for details.

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  Check out a few new Fun Pics  from  Bryan Johnson  of his Panama trip and new home.  It's a rough life, but someone has to live it!

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PIANO RECITAL
Jerry Wagner will be performing a Piano Recital in Olympia on May 14th to the music of Schubert and Schumann.
  See Classmate News for details!!  

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  Highclimbers Super Reunion!!  Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Toni Thompson (Everett "Mac" McCoy's sister) informed us that a reunion of all Shelton High School Highclimbers from 1960 - 1979 is scheduled for this summer at the Little Creek Casino. Planning meetings are now being held and everyone's participation is requested. Go to www.sheltonhigh.com, and see further details in our Classmate News. Contact Judy Nicholson or Gerry Ann Roberts by email to reserve a place at the Class or 1963 table(s). 

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Candy has been moved to a care home in Olympia for rehab and healing.  This is wonderful news for her family because she is so much closer. See Classmate News page for details!!!

    We have received very sad news that Candy (Avey) Johnston and her husband Stan (SHS '62) were in an auto accident along Hood Canal on Sunday, Feb. 20th . Fortunately, Candy survived but very sadly Stan died in the wreck.  Candy is in Harbor View Hospital in Seattle and is in serious condition. Please put Candy and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Newspaper articles and updates will be provided in the Classmate News page as they arrive. SPECIAL REQUEST!!! Your $$ support is needed. Please see item 9, notes in Classmate News for information.

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Ray-Paul Neilsen's Art Exhibition  -  My annual show November 28, 2010 toJanuary 22, 2011 again at the LaughingLadies Café 17551 15th Ave N.E.,Shoreline,WA formerly the Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (N. Seattle). (see details). 

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   See Fun Pics  to get a glimpse of  Bryan Johnson and his wife, Esther, on their "business" trip to Italy!   Now, that is some kind of business!

Update: Panama Pics!!

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  Renie Faver (Irene Emsley) needs our thoughts and prayers. Renie is struggling with  serious health issues.  See full message in Classmate News.   Update!! Some postive news.

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 Grapviews Days!! Lynne Stevens-Lenhart has a great idea for a day of summertime fun and a way to support and keep in touch with our classmates. ---  Come to Grapeview on Sat.,July 31th to our Water and Arts Festival.  My booth will be close to the entrance of the Marina.  I'll have a friend running it so I can take pictures--since I am the Historian of Grapeview.

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 Mike McFarland's passing: We were so sad to hear from his sister, Gloria Stuart, about his passing in April 2009. Please see the In Memory page for details.

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SENIOR (CITIZEN) RECITAL -
Featuring Jerry Wagner at the Piano
and the music of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy and Gershwin

  See Classmate News for pics.  Audio clip is coming soon!!

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Renie Faver (Irene Emsley) really needs our support and prayers.  UPDATE: according to Renie, no news is good news on the x-rays of her lung.We will continue to hope and pray for the best.

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Patty (Hester) du Toit will get a welcomed New Years present - a new kidney!!   UPDATE!! - Surgery sceduled for 23 April was successful!!!!

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 Out and About with Martin:New pics from Martin Felix's South Africa trip.

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 Ray-Paul Neilsen's travels to Prague. Check out the beautiful photos.

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Jim LaMont Ref's Harlem Ambassabors

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Mini Class gathering - classmates get together at Gerry Ann Roberts

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Sue (Norvold) Aho runs in triathlon and takes trip to Africa

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Randi (Tuson) Krumm  and daughter, Zoe, participate in Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk !!

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Ray-Paul Neilsen's Art Exhibition  -   2 August - 12 September 2009 in Shorline (N. Seattle).  Artist's Reception...Sunday 09 Aug. 2009  5PM - 7PM (see details). 

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New "Fun Pics" have been added. Check them out.

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  Larry Sund's passing: With heartfelt sadness, Larry passed away on Jan 8, 2009. His memorial service was Sunday Jan 11 at the Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Parish in Woodinville, WA.

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 Mike Carte's passing: With sadness we received news of Mike's passing on Sep 2, 2008 in Boise, ID.

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 "Featured Classmates highlighting (Irene Emsley) Renie Favre, and Paula (Harmon) Umbeck

   Updated pics from Sunset Magazine showing Paula (Harmon) Umbeck's beautiful lake side garden in "Featured Classmates" section. 

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"Our 45-yr Reunion

 See current Reunion Pics from the 45-Yr Reunion, and a short video. Also, See who attended .

 I Remember.... do you?

WOW!!  What a blast!! Our class reunion of 45-yrs  on August 30, 2008 at the Simpson Mason Lake Recreation Area is now history, BUT what memories we will have for many years to come.  We missed all of you that couldn't attend, but, just wait, the 50th is closer than you think. So, get yourselves ready now!

A special thanks from all of us to Judy Nicholson Saeger for spearheading the reunion and to Gerry Ann Roberts for the outstanding decorations.  Their efforts and dedication made this reunion very special.

DID WE HAVE FUN OR WHAT!!

  IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU THERE !!!    

  A SPEC'L CLASS & REUNION

Below are a few very Heart Felt comments from those that attended our reunion. They express the feelings we all had and that we hope to retain in our hearts for a long time to come. Further notes and  comments about the reunion, and the attendees, etc. are provided in  Classmate News.


Gerry Ann Roberts: … even though we didn't arrive connected on Saturday, we left connected in a way that I could not have dreamed. I spoke with people I did not even really know in high school. I listened to the spirit of the class '63 and I was proud. I listened to Bill Smith sing our school song and watched as we remembered the words and I was moved. I listened to the wisdom of some and the hysterical laughter of those of us that were in conversation with Linda and Merline [and others]…. I saw confident people….. My heart was warmed by the smiles that were familiar even if they were just in passing in the halls of Irene S. Reed. I sat in the rain and watched us gather together once again to cheer on our proud athletic teams. There seemed no fear of having to take enormous amounts of Advil, Aleve or of having to ice a sore shoulder or banged up knee….. We were, for a moment, a family.

I will never forget this reunion. I liked the people there. I like who we have become...what we mean to each other and how we care.

Judy (Nicholson) Saeger:  I have said it a hundred times, but I will keep on saying it…our class is a special class.



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 reunion committee members: Suzi (Aho) Haugen; Coralie (Anderson) Watters; Gail (Downing) Olson; Bruce Gardner; Dan Harvey; Bill LeDrewJudy (Nicholson) Saeger; Sue (Norvold) Aho; Gerry Ann Roberts; Bill Smith; Lynne (Stevens) Lenhart; Rene Lamont; Loren Gee; Leanne Armstrong; Wendy (Brickert) Selde; Jan (Steinberg) Dishon

 

since Jan 2009