Remembrances
Do you have
memories of a classmate who is no longer with us? If so, and you
would like to pay tribute to that someone, please send us a note. We
will share your warm thoughts with other EHS 1967 Alumni and
friends.
This page was added at the suggestion of Virginia [Gilstad]
Corley. Everett High School's Class of 1967 pays tribute to all
classmates who have departed, or are otherwise no longer able to participate in
reunion activities. Our best wishes are with those who mourn the
loss of loved ones listed here. |
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To see a world in a grain of sand,
And
a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your
hand,
And eternity in an hour. |
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presented in reverse chronological order |
William Blake
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I didn't know Mike Haring
very well, even though he was one of the many people I went to school with
during our entire Everett Public Schools tour: grades 1-6 at Washington
Elementary School; grades 7-9 at North Jr. High; and grades 10-12 at Everett
High. However, he always struck me as a decent, cheerful guy, who tried to
be everyone's friend. I remember his name and smiling face while playing on the school
grounds in elementary school, in Little League baseball at Bagshaw Field,
and in many of my classes throughout grades 1-12. Although I had not seen
Mike since high school, I was sorry to learn of his recent, premature
passing from diabetes. My condolences to his friends and family, who no
doubt wish he'd remained longer on this earth. Bill Hughes, 03/24/2009
Sandy [Wells]
Johnson was a dear friend of mine, since the seventh grade.
She passed away from breast cancer after a long, hard battle. I am proud to
have called her my friend. I have lived in Arizona for 15 years, but Sandy,
Virginia, and I still got together whenever possible. I think of Sandy often
and miss her much. Sue Shipley, 07/05/2007
 Dave
Smith was a father, husband, and friend to many during his
short life Dave was killed in action in Vietnam, in May 1970. His name
appears on Panel 10W, Line 57 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - commonly
known as The Wall. This picture (click on the icon to enlarge) was provided
by Virginia Gilstad Corley, 06/23/07
I had known Mary Ann [Crist] Simpson
since first grade, at Immaculate Conception School. We didn’t become good
friends until after high school, while we were both working for the Everett
Clinic, and then playing soccer together for many years. It will be hard not
having her with us for our 40-year class reunion. Jane Perin Weight,
06/05/2007
Sandy [Wells]
Johnson was a very important part of my life; she was always
there, never questioning. To this day, I hope that I supported her as much
as she did me throughout our long friendship. Sandy endured a tough fight
with breast cancer and ultimately lost that battle. Throughout her ordeal
she was extremely strong. Sandy was amazingly upbeat, worrying more about
others than she did herself. I admire her strength and miss her daily. It’s
difficult to express the impact that friends such as Sandy have on your
life. She was a strong, beautiful woman who was extremely proud of her
children and husband. Our families were fortunate to have been so close; I
will remain honored to have known and loved her. Virginia Gilstad
Corley, 05/22/2007
Joe Hottendorf became my
brother-in-law before he was taken by Hodgkin's Disease at the young age of
26. He left behind two wonderful kids and a large extended family, which
loved him a great deal. We shared some great times together in our early- to
mid-twenties, before I moved my family to Texas. Bill Hughes, 05/22/2007
Hi, my name is John Roche. Some of you might have
known my Mom (Gail Clark Roche) and Dad (Jim
Roche, EHS '66) in high school. My Dad actually graduated in
'66 I think, but I was just wondering if any of you were good friends of his
and wanted to share any stories. He passed away a couple years ago and I was
just thinking about him. Anyway, thanks, and if you do think of anything,
please send it to my e-mail at
suprman70ss@yahoo.com, Thank you. John Roche, 05/18/2007. Editorial
note: Our condolences to John Roche since his note above, for the
subsequent, untimely 2008 loss of his mother and our classmate,
Gail [Clark] Roche.
03/24/2009
I plan to be at our [40-year] reunion, but it will be difficult without my
best friend, Chris [Pedack] Bacon.
She really enjoyed seeing everyone at our last several reunions, laughing
and talking into the wee hours of the morning. Sue Moe French,
04/30/2007
I share this with y'all since we did have friends in
other classes at EHS. The memorial for
Tom Hofer (EHS '65) was held today at Solies. My friendship
with Tom, Jerry Morgan
(EHS '65, demised '03) and others goes back 40 or 50 years. Tom, Jerry and I
were close, especially in the 70's and 80's. We flew together - fixed wing
and helo's - and lived our lives to the fullest. Was sorry to give my
condolences to Tom's mother, Lucile, whom I have have known professionally
and personally for decades. Also, to her daughter and our classmate, Betty,
who suffers from ALS as Tom did. The memorial asks for those who remember
Tom (like who can forget the Olds 442 or the best helicopter pilot in the
world) to give to the Everett ALS charitable fund. Steve Juntila,
12/29/2006 (Note: Betty [Hofer]
Reis has since passed away.)
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