Class
of 1964 Obituaries
Sharon Michele Angus
Piscopo
September 13, 1946 - May 22, 2014
She was a graduate of San
Diego State University in Education. She taught
elementary school in Missouri, Colorado, and
Arizona. Sharon was survived by her husband,
Phil Piscopo ’63, brother Steve; daughter and
son-in-law, Holly and Todd Piscopo Williams, and
grandson, Wiley; son and daughter-in-law, Dominic
and Kate Piscopo, grandson, Odin, and
granddaughter, Violet.
I was saddened to learn that
Sharon Angus, my beloved classmate from Euclid
School, Horace Mann, and Crawford passed away. She
was married to Phil Piscopo '63 -- Barbara
Earley Powell '64
 
Earl Asbury
August 13, 1946 - January 11, 2021
My friend of sixty years
has recently passed due to complications of Covid-19. Earl was a
good friend, and an avid hot rodder and fisherman. After
graduation he joined the San Diego Police Department and later
went on to manage a local Chevrolet Dealership for over 30 years.
He is survived by his daughter Danielle and girlfriend Bessie
Cassion. I
will miss him dearly -- Barry Penn ’64
Evelyn Balderman
Hutt
December 18, 1946 -
October 23, 1991
Evie died after a
four-year battle with lymphoma. She had four
young children that were ages four to nine
when she died. Her children are now in high
school and college--and doing beautifully. She
was married to Larry Hutt. Their home was in
Santa Monica and both she and her husband were
attorneys in Los Angeles. After graduating
from UCLA, Evie taught high school in East LA.
She then traveled throughout Mexico, Europe
and North Africa. She went back to school and
graduated from UCLA School of Law and soon
became a partner in a major LA law firm. She
was always a wonderful sister, wife and mother
and truly a most amazing woman. She is deeply
missed -- Gail
Balderman Covitt '62
Judy Bale Pitts
My wife
passed away February 13, 2013. I know she enjoyed
your newsletter -- Gary Pitts
Lee Baleme
January 14, 1947 - July
28, 1973
 
Diane Jean “Heidi” Baxter Alvarez
December 14, 1946 - September 28, 2023
Diane, known to all as Heidi, passed away at her home in
Medford, Oregon. She was retired from Hitachi Computer Products,
located in San Jose, California. Heidi married her first husband Don
MacFarlane ’62 in San Diego in 1966. With her second husband, and
kindred spirit, David Alvarez she shared 39 years of happiness and life
adventures. She is survived by her sister Ann Baxter ’63. I miss her
dearly -- Susan Robertson Strom ’65 (Heidi’s first cousin)
Gary Beckham
My brother passed away September 11, 2021 -- Nona Beckham Eichelberger
Ken Benson
October 19, 1946 - August 13, 2022
After graduation from high
school Ken went to Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas and
became a minister. After a few years, he served in the U. S. Air
Force at Fort Ord for four years while attending medical school and
became a urologist. He had private practices in both Brenham,
Texas and then Brownwood, Texas. He then moved to Lubbock, Texas
where he retired in 2014 when he was no longer able to operate and
practice due to ALS. Survivors include his sisters Kathryn Benson
Billing ’67, Kristina Benson Cosgrove ’71, and Kerri Benson Tweed ‘72
Betty Jeane Black Schwetz
December 24, 1946 -- February 25, 2005
She was born in San Diego
and worked for the California Department of
Motor Vehicles. Survivors include her husband,
John Schwetz; son, Jason Schwetz; and sister,
Janice McKeon.
Stephen "Beanie" Bonwell
Steve passed away on Friday,
November 22, 2013. His survivors are his wife,
Robbi of 47 years, his children Joe and
Jennifer, his granddaughters Kasey, Taylor,
Kaitlin, and Kylie, and his brother Bill '67
Jeanne Boscow
Iturri
Shelly
Forester sends word that her aunt Jeanne died of
cancer April 17, 2017
Archie Brack
January 25, 1946 - February 14,
2009
My husband Archie had
been ill for six years. We both have enjoyed your newsletter and
thank you for all the work you put into it.
-- Janet Lee Brack ‘69
 
Jerry Brooksher
June 15, 1946 - April 26, 2024
Jerry died surrounded by
the love of his wife, Kathlyn and family. He was born in
Chickasha, Oklahoma, moving at age 6 to San Diego. Jerry's
distinguished academic career began at Crawford, graduating as
Salutatorian. He then completed his Master's Degree in English
Literature and Art at San Diego State University. After serving as a
civilian employee with the US Navy as the Technical Director of the
Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific, he was
transferred to the Naval Underseas Warfare Center based in Hawaii, where
he retired after completing 25 years of service. After “failing
retirement”, Jerry continued for 25 more years as a Test and Evaluation
Engineer with private companies. In 1996 Jerry met Kathlyn McDougal
Erickson at Bully's Steak House. They married in 1999 and lived a full,
happy and loving life overlooking Lake Murray. Jerry will be
remembered for his generous, kind heart, his quick wit, his deep love
and commitment to his family, friends and country.
Sherry Brown
Sherry Bruce
Schatzle
November 16, 1946-June 18, 2003
Sherry Jean Schatzle, 56,
was born in San Diego and was a credential
analyst at San Diego State University. Survivors
include her husband, Stephen; daughter, Kathleen
Wolsfeld, of San Jose; son, Gregory of San
Diego; mother, Marie Bruce; and sister, Helen
Ireland of Santee.
John Callaham
December 2, 1945 -
May 10, 1968
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Local Soldier Listed
Killed in Viet Action -- Army Cpl. John M. Callaham
Jr., 22, of San Diego, was killed by enemy
rocket shrapnel while he was on combat
duty May 10 in the Ah Shau Valley in
Vietnam, the Defense Department reported
yesterday in Washington. Callaham
participated in junior league baseball and
was a member of the local Colt League
all-star team. At Crawford High
School he played varsity football, which
he also play while attending Mesa College
for two years. In October 1966,
Callaham enlisted in the Army. He
volunteered for duty in Vietnam and was
assigned there in September 1967 with the
101st Airborne Division.
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Leonard Campbell
March 14, 1946 - December 11, 2014
Janice Casteel Mills
May 12, 1947 - November 11, 2014
Janice was born in San Diego
and passed away in Marysville, Ohio. She was a
retired associate of the Navy Exchange where she
worked for many years as a retail buyer. Her job
included many journeys throughout the world. She
was an active volunteer at La Maestra health care
center for women in San Diego. Known for her
active spirit, she enjoyed dancing, swimming,
basket weaving, traveling and spending time with
family and friends. She is survived by,
among others, her sister Lenore Casteel Mosteller
’67, brother James Casteel ’69, two children,
seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.
James Cline
August 13, 1945 – December 9, 2003
He was born in San Diego and
was a warehouse manager. He served in the Marines
during the Vietnam War.
Gene Colker
November 16, 1946
- January 11, 2002
Gene died in the Marshall
Islands, where he had lived for about fifteen
years – David Shannahoff-Khalsa ‘66
John
Collura
October
12, 1946 - July 15, 1999
John was a member of
the Rancho Santa Fe Polo Club and
died of a heart attack while participating
in the sport he loved.
Mike Collura
October 17,
1945 - September 22, 2004
My Uncle Mike passed
away at his San Diego home of a liver
hemorrhage (we don’t know why -- but not
alcohol related) at the age of 59. I
"inherited" his senior yearbook, and can see
he was well-liked, and thought you would
want to know. He is survived by his sister
Lucy Collura Hebb '65 – my mom -- Jennifer Hebb Kay '89
Richard Couch
June 12, 1946 - January 26, 2013
Richard was
predeceased by his wife and classmate Jean
Klock
Joe Cullen
April 15, 1946 - September
13, 2002
Joe was born in San
Diego and was a communications technician
for Pacific Bell Telephone Co. He served in
the Army during the Vietnam War.
Jerry Cullins
(No photo in annual)
May 13, 1946 -
December 5, 2019
Jerry left
Crawford at the end of his Junior year in
1963 and joined the U. S. Air Force.
After leaving the Air Force he completed law
enforcement training and served as a police
officer with San Diego Police
Department. Some years later he went
to work with the Brawley School District
where he provided student counseling until
retiring to Vista to be near family.
He fought a courageous battle with lung
cancer, accepted his fate and passed
peacefully with his wife by his side -- Ken Daly
Richard Degen
July 16, 1946 - May 5, 2012
Richard succumbed to
cancer. He's survived by his daughter
Ashley, a source of particular joy and happiness
to him. He maintained communications with
many of his Crawford friends over all these
decades. He was widely loved and appreciated
by those many friends from boyhood until
now. He was one of the good ones, and will
be missed -- Eric Selten '64
Bill De Hass
June 26, 1946 - July
18, 1976
John Dovey
November 8, 1946 - May 18, 2014
A lifelong San Diegan, John
worked in the food industry as a produce manager.
When he wasn't working, he was most likely camping
with a fishing pole in hand or cruising around the
sand dunes in his "little red car". John suffered
from cancer and other illnesses for several years
without a complaint until ultimately he couldn't
hang on any longer. He is survived by his siblings
Judy Dovey Watkins ’60 and William Dovey, Jr
Donald Draper
April 14, 1945 - May 6,
1984
Rodney Dunbar
June 25, 1945 - November 4, 2011
A San Diego native, Rod served
three tours in Vietnam and was very proud of his
Air Force search and rescue work. He retired from
the U.S. Air Force after 22 years. He passed away
in Norfolk, VA from cancer.
John Dunbar
I just wanted to let you know
that my dad died March 31, 2015 -- Amber
Dunbar-Truehart
Rim Dungey
April 12, 1946 -
August 26, 1967
Rim Casts A Long
Shadow
A poem
from a friend
Rim Dungy was one of
the “older” Colts of our neighborhood we
younger kids looked up to. Most of us were
5-6 years younger. It was easy for us as
young teenagers to see he was different
than most of the other guys…he was always
patient and looking out for us younger
Colts to be. He will always be missed --Don Rogers ’69
On our summer
trip in 2018, we stopped at the Vietnam Memorial.
I did a rubbing of ‘64 classmate Rim Dungey’s name
on the wall -- Carlene Smelko Malin
Michael Falconer
July 11, 1946 - December 12, 2016
In his youngest years, Mike
lived in North Dakota until his family moved
permanently to San Diego. He lettered in
football and wrestling while at Crawford. Mike was
inducted into the army August 27, 1968, serving in
the Vietnam as part of the CO B 2/12TH 1ST CAV
(AM) USARV. He received the National Defense
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Metal, Vietnam
Campaign Metal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze
Star Medal W/V Device (2ND OLC), ATP Medal, Army
Commendation Medal W/V Device, and the Purple
Heart. After his discharge from the Army,
Mike worked at Lamco Industries for several
years. Mike then ventured into carpentry
work. In 1976, Mike married Elizabeth
Nunnally and together they had a son, James
Michael Falconer. Mike and Elizabeth later
separated in 1980. Mike continued working as
a carpenter in the San Diego area until his move
to Concrete, WA in 1990. In 1991, Mike
married his current wife Lisa and raised Lisa’s
daughter, Talia Rae Hill, as his own
daughter. In 1991, their daughter, Megan
Lanae Falconer was born. The family has
remained in Concrete.
John Patrick "Jack" Fares
Jack passed away November 1,
2016. Jeanne Fares reports that her
brother had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid
Leukemia the previous April. She noted
that Jack led a healthy lifestyle, always
striving to stay physically fit and was at the
height of his adult fitness when this senseless,
awful disease attacked.
Greg Finley
February 15, 1947 - November 2, 2020
After
Crawford Greg went to San Diego State, where he
was a dedicated TKE and recorded albums with his
band Little Joe and the Mustangs. He
ran Finley's House of Carpets until his early
retirement in 1997. In retirement Greg played
trumpet at watering holes around town.
Greg's lifelong gift for friendship meant his
untimely diagnosis with Alzheimer's reverberated
through a wide circle. Throughout his battle, he
kept his kindness, charisma, and humor, and he
never stopped loving music, dancing in the kitchen
with his wife of 18 years, Ann Marie.
Robert Fortin
March 12, 1945 - June 13, 2015
Bob worked as an art teacher
for over 35 years in San Diego with most of his
time spent at Crawford and Hoover High Schools.
His teaching extended to his sons where he enjoyed
his time coaching their various youth sports
teams. He was an avid fan of the Padres and
Chargers and also loved to bowl. Bob is survived
by, among others, his sister Merrilee Fortin
Newport ’65.
I am traveling in
Asia but do read the San Diego Union-Tribune on
line and was saddened to see that a Crawford class
of 1964 member and fellow high school teacher
Bob Fortin had died. Rob's wife of 42 years,
Christine, died less than three weeks
earlier. Rob was one of the Catholic boys I
attended weekly catechism classes with during
high school. He was also an outstanding
hurdler (below) -- Maurice Barringer '64
"Congratulations to
Bob Fortin, Crawford's speedy high
hurdler. Bob broke the school record for
the 120-yard high hurdles, which he had set
last year, by streaking to a 14.7 seconds
victory in the Eastern League track
preliminaries. The old record was 15.1
seconds. What added to the feat was the
fact that Bob beat Lincoln's Jimmy Fox, one of
the top hurdlers in the county."
Tom Mangione, for "The Pacer" May 21, 1964
Robin Fraine
November 1, 1946 -
July 11, 1991
Cynthia Ann Free
Sutherland
August 17,1946 - September 14, 2001
Cindy passed away due to a
brain aneurism at Grossmont Hospital. She was
married to Sam Sutherland for 32 years and had
two sons, Douglas and Dennis
Guy Gilbreth
November 5, 1946 - April 30, 1987
My brother died in San Diego.
He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
on Point Loma. He served in Viet Nam as an Army
Corporal from 1967 to 1969. He was a Safeway store
manager from 1972 to 1976 and Safeway truck driver
from 1976 to 1985 --
Chuck Gilbreth '66
Daniel Gilmour
July 19, 1946 – January 12, 2010
Dan served in the Army during
Vietnam and was a communications technician for
AT&T afterwards. He moved his family to Nevada
in 1980. An avid gardener, he earned his Master
Gardener Certification from the University of
Nevada Cooperative Extension and volunteered
countless hours to the program. Daniel was a
dedicated fan of the UNLV Rebels, the San Diego
Padres and Chargers. He is survived by his wife
Faye Evola Gilmour ’66, sons Daniel, Dominic,
David and Douglas; and sister Donna West of San
Diego.
Donald Graham
November 10, 1946 - May 13, 2016
Don died in Sandpoint Idaho
after a courageous battle with ALS. Don was born
in Mercer, Pennsylvania. In 1950 the family moved
to San Diego. Don attended Mesa College, followed
by four years in the Air Force where he fought in
Vietnam. While stationed in Cheyenne Wyoming he
met his first wife Kathy at the Library. They were
married on February 14th, 1969 and resided in
Longmont Colorado. They raised their daughters
Jami and Keri there. He loved doing things
together with the girls, and was a great coach to
Keri and her softball team for years. Kathy fought
a courageous battle with breast cancer, with Don
by her side the whole way, but sadly lost that
fight. Don was a long time employee of the Gates
Corporation. Don is survived by his second wife
Andrea.
William Graham
Bill died
March 1, 2018 in Honolulu following heart
surgery. In 1969 he went to Majuro, in the
Marshall Islands, as a Peace Corps
Volunteer. He met and married Risi
Langrine in 1971 and made the Marshall Islands his
home. In his obituary in the Marshall
Islands Journal, it said he “spent over three
decades of his life fighting for nuclear testing
justice for Marshall Islanders”. He died on
the 64th anniversary of the Bravo hydrogen bomb
test at Bikini Atoll.
Larry Greenwood
Larry passed
away June 29, 2019 according to Ed Pease.
Rick Gross
November 16, 1946 - July 18, 2013
Rick moved to the Oak Park
neighborhood at four years old and attended Oak
Park Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High, and
Crawford. Rick was active in Oak Park Little
League and Sunset Pony League, becoming an
accomplished pitcher. On August 1, 1960, he
pitched his dream game against Encanto Pony
League: no hits, no runs, no errors -- and his own
home-run won the game for Sunset. Rick was a
survivor of the Vietnam War, having served in the
U.S. Army, 335th Transport Company, Task Force
Oregon, from 1964 to 1967. After the service, Rick
returned to San Diego where he worked at various
automotive parts businesses until moving to
Northern California. There he worked in the metal
fabrication and metal supply industries, ending
his working years in the industrial ceramics
business. A self-taught and talented artist, Rick
created many beautiful oil paintings in the
Impressionist style. He also expressed his
remarkable artistic talent in charcoal and pencil
drawing. Excelling at any sport he played, golf
became Rick's consuming passion. He was a low
handicap golfer, and was particularly proud of the
enviable scores he posted at Pebble Beach. Rick's
life came full circle when he returned to live in
the family home in San Diego, where he passed away
peacefully.
Rick had a lot of medical
problems and they all combined and finally took
him away . He was a Viet Nam survivor and was
in the army air force and did pilot
some. I knew Rick since we were about
three years old. He moved to the San
Francisco area about 35 years ago and, about two
years ago, returned to San Diego and bought the
family house from his sister when their mom passed
away. He will be missed
dearly. He will be cremated and wanted
his ashes buried in the sand in Hawaii.--
Mike Abbott ’65
Michael Hillan
Thought you may want to know
that Michael passed away October 4, 2011. I
do not have much information other than an email I
received from his son Patrick.-- Betty
McCoy Cook '64
Norma Hoyal
December 27, 1946 -
cannot find death date
Tom Jarrard
December 8, 1946 – May 28, 1998
 
Bob Johnson
July 7, 1946 - November 16, 2022
Bob was born at the Brooklyn
Naval Ship Yard in New York. He graduated from San Diego State in
1968. From there he joined the United States Air Force and became a
C-141 cargo jet pilot. He was active duty until 1975, but stayed in the
reserves until 1992. During this 23 ˝ years he flew in Viet Nam
and Desert Storm, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Bob
married Jan on February 5, 1972, and they had fifty wonderful years
before his sudden death. He flew twenty years with Southwest
Airlines and, once retired in 2006, spent his time golfing, skiing,
glider flying, and traveling.
 
Linda Kassel Thacher
June 5, 1946 - November 30, 2020
Born in Berkeley, CA, Linda
moved to San Diego at a young age. She attended SDSU and was
member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She received her Bachelor and
Masters of Education degrees. She also held a Reading Specialist
Credential. Linda became Mrs. Glen B. Thacher on December
20, 1968, a marriage of 37 years. Her first job offer followed
from Hall Elementary School. She enjoyed a 34.5 year career there and
spent the rest of her life in El Cajon. She is survived by her
sister Laurie Kassel ’71, extended Kassel and Thacher family, and many
lifelong friends.
Robert A. Kennedy, Jr
Bob died of a massive stroke
on September 17, 2010. He was raised by a military
family and spent part of his youth living in
Japan, Hawaii, France, and then later in the San
Diego area. After Crawford High he went on to earn
a degree at San Diego State. He immediately joined
the US Air Force, serving with distinction and
earning several medals for bravery in action in
Vietnam. He later left the Air Force and developed
a career in house renovation and restoration.
Towards the end of his life he lived in Salisbury,
North Carolina, and is survived by his partner
Rennix Bernard. Bob will be remembered by many of
us for his quick wit, his keen interest in
classical music, his masterful ability to mimic
our beloved high school teachers--and ultimately
for his devotion to serving our country during a
challenging time for all of us – Lauren
Brown ‘64
Jean Klock Couch
October 25, 1946 - August 14, 2001
Jean was born in Syracuse,
N.Y., and was a homemaker. Survivors include her
husband, Richard Couch of Patagonia, Ariz.;
daughters, Kimberly Applebaum and Julie Couch of
San Diego; mother, Rene Klock of San Diego; and
two grandchildren.
Dennis Kretch
December 26, 1946 - December 12, 2021
Cheryl Lawrence Duncan
September 6, 1946 -
October 6, 1980
Wayne Lawson
January 22, 1946 -
September 8, 1984
Daniel Leiker
Passed away July 22, 2015
Frederick R. A.
Lewis
March 11, 1947 – August 8, 2008
Fred was born in Detroit,
Michigan and moved to San Diego with his family in
1960. He graduated as a history major from San
Diego State University. He enlisted in the Army,
served in Airborne, and Special Forces, and
retired as a Major from the U.S. Army Reserves. He
also taught history, was a substitute teacher for
the San Diego Public School System for eight
years, and was an active member of All Souls'
Episcopal Church in Point Loma.
Stephen James Lewis
September 17, 1946 - July 1, 1993
My brother was
a remarkably good father and an exceptionally
positive influence on his siblings. He knew
how to properly balance work and family. He
loved surfing and worked hard to return to the San
Diego area after a few years spent in
Sacramento. The family thinks of him daily
and misses him very much -- Dan Lewis ’62
Tom Lutz
April 8, 1946 - July 1, 2018
I have
lost my “womb-bro”, best friend, and soul
brother Tom. My beloved twin lived in
Santa Barbara and was courageously struggling
for the last ten-plus years with COPD. He
had a good and happy life, and was always
positive and optimistic about life’s highs and
setbacks. As an artist and jeweler
for almost fifty years (Big Sur Design in Big
Sur, Little Rock, and Santa Barbara), he
designed and manufactured beautiful and
enormously-appreciated jewelry enjoyed by many
throughout the country. Tom supported
environmental and liberal political causes all
his life, and was an avid and well-informed
policy wonk. He was a very good and decent man
and leaves a huge vacancy in all of our lives --
Bob Lutz ’64
Donna Maxey Webber
November 28, 1946 - January 15, 2020
Betty McCoy Cook
Dana Carr
went looking for his childhood neighbor Betty
McCoy on the internet. "We moved to
Michael Street the summer I started Horace
Mann. She lived on 55th Street," he wrote.
Sadly, Dana found a Facebook page that
said Betty McCoy Cook passed away on September
22, 2016. Her sister, Linda McCoy
Petersen, confirms her passing. "She
passed peacefully, in her sleep, from cancer,"
said Linda.
Michelle McDonald
March 1, 1946 - July 1987
Vicky McVay Scherer
Vicky
passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017.
Born in Australia, she grew up in San Diego and
is survived by Sisters Sydney '65, Judy '66 and
Georgia '70
Mike Meador
December 13, 1946 -
April 11, 1997
I’m sad to say the San
Diego Union-Tribune, April 22, 1997
published a lengthy obituary for Mike Meador. In
part it reported: "He was a district retail
manager for Home Base in Thousand Oaks when he
died at age 50 of congestive heart failure April
11 in his Thousand Oaks home. Survivors include
Mr. Meador’s wife of 27 years, Sue Ann; two
daughter; two sons; two sisters and a brother." Mike was not only a
classmate but his father Dr. James Meador was my
grandmother’s physician and in 1966 delivered my
sister’s first baby -- Dolores Schneider Moe '64
Richard “Rick” Middlested
May 29, 1945 - June 22, 2023
Rick
passed away of a sudden cardiac arrest. He was a finish
carpenter, then became a locksmith and was self-employed. He
retired and moved to Mariposa, California in 2005, where he built a
beautiful home and horse facility. In 2020, he moved to Chino
Valley, Arizona where he lived out his remaining life. He was an
Eagle Scout, enjoyed hunting with his dad, competition shooting, and
fishing. Everywhere he lived, he made long-lasting friends. His
proudest achievement was volunteering with the San Diego County
Sheriff's Department, where he worked for almost thirty years and and
retired as Commander of over 200 reserves
Robert Mitchell
Robert Mitchell passed away
Saturday July 16, 2005 in Richmond, CA. Bob was a
longtime resident of Marin County. He is survived
by his wife, Nancy; his children, Sarah Bell and
Christopher Mitchell; his father, Ward Mitchell;
and his sister, Ann Mills.
Ken Montgomery
March 25, 1946 - August
18, 1992
Wayne Morgan
December 20, 1946 - March 14, 2016
A 40-year resident of Bullhead
City, Arizona, Wayne passed away peacefully while
surrounded by his loving family. He was born in
San Diego, the only child of Mel and Lila Morgan.
Wayne's early years were spent trap shooting,
hunting and playing baseball. He went on to pitch
at Crawford, where he was on the all-time Crawford
Team. He graduated from San Diego State University
in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
After moving to Bullhead City, Wayne and Karen
enjoyed their leisure time boating and camping on
the lake, off-roading in the desert, dove hunting,
and playing cards with family and friends.
 
Sherry Mummey Anderson
January 27, 1946 - November 15, 2020
Sherry was born in Canton,
Ill and moved to San Diego at age nine. She married the love of her
life, Ken, in 1971. They raised four children, enjoying camping,
exploring, entertaining and were very active in their church.
John Murphy
October 13, 1946 - June 21, 2015
My cousin John passed away at
home in White City, Oregon with his daughter and
sister at his side. He had heart problems but died
of pancreatic cancer -- Nelson Moore ’61
Virginia Murrell Powell
February 4, 1947 – April 30, 2010
Ginger was a native
Californian born in La Mesa on February 4, 1947.
She attended John Muir Elementary, and Horace Mann
Junior High. While attending Crawford, Ginger was
Drill Team Major. She was past Honored Queen and
Majority Member of Job's Daughters Bethel 60, La
Mesa. Ginger attended San Diego State University.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and an avid
Aztec fan. Ginger began a 30 year career with
Pacific Bell in 1966.
Susan Musante Rogge
November 10, 1946 - October 30, 2011
Sue passed away surrounded by
her family. For anyone who had the privilege of
being her friend they know she never had an unkind
word to say about anyone. If she were your
friend, she was your friend for life. She
always "had your back", was kind, loyal and
loving. It was my honor to consider her my
closest friend for 50 years. Sue decided to go
back to school in the ‘80s. With two kids in
school, she drove three hours a day to attend CSU
Chico. She graduated in 1987 with a
Bachelors Degree in social work, went to work in
Redding, near her home, and retired in 2006.
I can't even imagine the number of people she
helped, and she loved her work. Sue is survived by
her husband and best friend of over 40 years, Karl
“Terry” Rogge, children Scott and Kara, and the
lights in her eyes, granddaughters Alexah and
Jolea. She was preceded in death by her mom and
dad, stepparents, and sister Carol. After she
died, Terry found this quote she had written in
her journal shortly before passing: "My spirit
grows stronger as my body grows weaker." -- Judy Bale Pitts '64
Peggy Nusbaum
October 23, 1946 -
January 1981
Dan Nystrom
Died in March 2023
Lance Onnen
March 1, 1947 - July 30, 2019
So sad to
say that my brother passed away suddenly. He
was looking forward to seeing all of his
classmates at the 55th Reunion -- Diane
Onnen Parent ’68
Anne Marie Parent
Richardson
March 14, 1946 - May 1, 2011
Friends and family will miss
Anne Marie's passion for music, dancing, travel,
and laughter. She leaves behind her brother Don
Parent, and sister Denise Parent Lewis ’73, two
children and five grandchildren.
My cousin Anne Marie and I
both graduated in 1964. She loved to go to the
dances at the Colina Rec Center. She and
Mark Stutz would try and knock the house
down. She belonged to the social girls
club at the time and was fairly popular.
She worked as a secretary for many years and was
the co-owner of Richardson Steel until her
divorce from John. She always seemed to
want to make someone laugh -- or correct someone
about what they were doing wrong, especially
me. She had a huge heart for everyone and
will be missed enormously -- Marc Parent
’64
Patricia Parker Headley
July 30, 1946 - August 23, 2015
My cousin lost her most
recent battle with cancer. She and her husband
Darryl lived in Bullhead City, Arizona --
Kathy Houser Nolan '63
Thomas Pavillard
June 18, 1946 - October
27, 2001
Dennis Pendered
Robbie Lynn Pierson
A 25-year resident of
Hermosa Beach, Robbie passed away April 25,
2009. Robbie worked as an administrative
assistant in the brokerage business for over 30
years. She loved life and laughter and was
passionate about animals, especially dogs, and
has lovingly cared for seven dogs in her
lifetime. She is survived by her mother Mary
Pierson, her sister Claudia Pierson Lindwall ’61
of Hermosa Beach and her beloved Chihuahua,
Chico.
Beverley Pope Wagner
August 20, 1946 - February 8, 2019
My sister
Beverley passed away from incurable
cancer. She leaves three wonderful
daughters, and her loving husband Mike
Wagner. I always enjoyed getting a Happy
Birthday call from Bev. Bev had more friends
then anyone I ever knew. Bev’s
daughters loved her dearly also. They will
all miss Beverley. Bev especially enjoyed
Mike. They were married in 2006.
Every picture with Bev and Mike had them both
smiling. Bev went to Pasadena
College (now Point Loma College). She also
went to Moody Bible Institute and Mesa College
-- Rolfe Pope ’62
Al Porter
June 22, 1946 - October 21, 2019
Al
passed away after a lengthy series of health
challenges. He’s survived by his two great
kids, Forest Porter and Lorna Coclich.
His wife passed away a month earlier. Al
grew up in East San Diego, living with his
parents on the corner of 55th and Adams.
From there he went all the way through Andrew
Jackson, Horace Mann and Crawford. He
carried a nickname of Apple -- and sometimes
AP -- and was known for a lot of things
starting with an “A”, like Athletics, Art, and
Aesthetics.
Al was a Little Leaguer, Junior Golfer and
Bowler. Naturally athletic, he added
basketball, surfing and football to his
portfolio while at Crawford. He was
President of the Surfing Club his senior year,
a standout tight end in varsity football, and
lettered his Junior and Senior Years. As
an adult, he stayed with golf and bowling his
whole life, surfing when he could. He never
did play for the Chargers though. Later
in life, Al could lay off golf for six months,
and then shoot a round in the 70s.
He had a lifetime interest in art, signing
many of his drawings and paintings with his
nickname “Apple”, or “A. Porter”. At a
couple of junctures, he was asked to pursue a
commercial course for his fine art, but
preferred to enjoy art as a hobby and passion.
Those of his friends and family who got to
receive a pen-and-ink, painting, or print of
his works all keep them hung where they will
be enjoyed for a much longer time still.
AP was one of those uncommon people about whom
everyone thought of and remembered fondly. He
didn’t really make enemies. That didn’t suit
his way of being in the world. Al read
voraciously. He was kind, curious and
interested in most everything and everyone. He
read about and explored enough of the world to
have common ground with soldiers and hippies,
bankers and recluses, leaders and peasants,
saints and sinners.
As a young adult, Al moved to the North County
for a less crowded community. There he
lived and worked until moving, with his young
family, to an even more rural area in Washoe
Valley, Nevada. They had horses, and winters
with real snow on the ground there.
Eventually though, he and his family did
move to “the big city” of Carson City, NV,
where they flourished until Al’s health
challenges cut the ride a bit short.
Albert Steven Porter was a gentle soul.
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t know
him. I remember well that we walked to
school together in the second grade, but we
may have started earlier than that. We
got in so much trouble, on occasion, in the
second grade, that we never were in the same
class again after that. And I went all
the way through Andrew Jackson, Horace Mann,
and Crawford with him. Coincidence? I
don’t think so. I think the teachers
made a rule after that and passed the note
along to the next batch of teachers where ever
we went. But we still got to spend our lives
together.
Godspeed Al -- Eric Selten '64
Click HERE
to see Eric and Al in happier times, rafting
on the Rogue River
 
Tenney Otto “T. O.” Poulson
November 1, 1946 - April 29, 2020
As a child T.O. enjoyed playing little league baseball. He played football and wrestled at Crawford.
He attended Grossmont College, and Brigham Young University in Provo,
Utah. T.O. was a hard worker, having several occupations in his
lifetime. He was a College Campus Police Officer, pool builder, master
plumber while his family lived in California. After relocating to Utah,
he was a Code Enforcement officer for Layton, Utah. He
enjoyed sporting a big bushy mustache. In his later years he
enjoyed growing out his big white beard and playing Santa Claus for
Christmas Parties.
Bob Prys
June 11, 1945 - May 29,
1967
He was
in the Army and killed by hostile fire (“Booby
Trap Connected”) in Vietnam –
Mary Gale Rogers
Greg Reed
My brother passed away on
Sunday night, July 1, 2012. He battled lung
cancer for six years before succumbing --
Tracy Reed ’73
Eileen Reichert
March 11, 1946 - May 15, 2018
Carole Riley Erickson
November 16, 1946 -
February 15, 2013
My good friend Carole
died after a very short illness from some type of
neurological disease. I was informed by her
daughter Sarah. Carole's children Dawn,
Christopher and Sarah all graduated from Crawford.
Carole and I met in the 7th grade and became and
remained good friends all these years. I went to
Rolando Park, Horace Mann and Crawford. My family
moved to Oregon in my senior year and after
graduating I returned to San Diego. Both my
children graduated from Crawford. Thank you for
keeping us all informed of our classmates and I
enjoy all your history about San Diego -- Freda Robinson Hart
Dan Riley
November 1, 1946 - June
1, 1974
Uta
Ritter Packman
August 18, 1946 - March 18, 2019
Her life’s work was
at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, going on a
ship to plot the bottom of the ocean. One
of her main projects was called “Dive and
Discover”. So now I am the only one
left of the family that came from Germany
-- Helga Ritter ’62
Bob Rogers
Wayne Rosenbach
December 6, 1946 - May
18, 1986
Ken Rupe
February 25, 1947 – July 9, 1995
Joe Russo
I just received word from his
family that Joe passed away the evening of
November 9, 2014 from cancer. I had the
great privilege of being a close friend of his for
55 years. His family was with him for his
last few days as he prepared to move to a better
place. I was able to visit him on Friday the
7th to say goodbye. He was a very good man
and will be missed -- Ron Morse ‘64
Roy Sanks
Roy
passed away on June 14, 2017 in El Cajon after a
brief battle with cancer -- Clarke
Stillwagen
Drew Savery
December 22, 1946 – February 3, 1997
Lawrence Scheid
January 2, 1947 - March 23, 2006
A resident of Spring Valley,
Larry was born in San Diego and was an assistant
parts manager at Philip Thearles Autowerks.
Survivors include his companion, Bonnie Jones;
daughters, Renee, Nicole and Monique Scheid;
stepdaughter, Amy Thorpe; stepson, William Jones;
sisters, Clara Loney, Annette Scheid and Sally
Tarnow; brothers, Paul, Don, Richard and Dave
Scheid; and eight grandchildren. Donations:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 8575 Gibbs Drive,
Suite 262, San Diego, CA 92123
Richard Schrupp
September 29, 1946 - March 22, 2014
Dick was born in Minneapolis,
the youngest of three sons. In 1948, the family
moved to San Diego, where his mother Delma taught
gifted and special needs children and father
Manfred was the Dean of Education at San Diego
State College. Dick attended San Diego State
before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, where his
service took him to several U.S. bases as well as
Guam and Germany. It was while serving at RAF
Bruggen in Germany that Dick found himself
appearing on stage in "The Brides of March," a
comedy directed by Flying Officer Alison Rowlands,
WRAF. Although that was the beginning and the end
of his acting career, he married Alison in London
in 1975. Soon after their wedding, Dick was
reassigned to Kirtland Air Force Base in
Albuquerque, N.M., where he served until he
decided to re-enter civilian life and become a
real estate broker. In 1990, the family moved to
Sacramento and, in 1998, Portland, Oregon. Dick
passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home.
He was predeceased by his parents and brother
Fritz, and is survived by brother Jim ’61
Robert Scroggs
October 24, 1946 - February 12, 2015
Bob was born in San Diego and
died in Madera County, CA of complications
following a stroke.
Mark Shoreen
October 13, 1946 - January 3, 2003
David Simon
January 25, 1947 -
January 6, 1993
Susan Skoglund
June 16, 1946 -
December 15, 1964
Sue was killed in an auto
accident while attending San Diego
Junior (now Community) College -- Clarke Stillwagen, '64
Robert Smedley
February 6, 1947 - December 4, 2016
Bob was an Air Force veteran
and served in Vietnam. After his military service,
he began his 41 year career with T. M. Cobb Co.
and retired in 2010. Bob enjoyed his "motorcycle"
days, beach life and a good joke.
Michael Snow
May 7, 1946 - May 23,
2006
Mike died of cancer at San
Diego Hospice. He was a local contractor and is survived by a 13-year old daughter in
Seattle.-- Terry Hudson ’63
 
Marcia Solomon LeVitt
March 23, 1947 – May 9, 2024
Marcia passed away suddenly
and unexpectedly in Sacramento, California. Marcia was born and
raised in San Diego, California where she lived a care-free life, much
to the chagrin of her parents Samuel and Hope Solomon. Besides the
tamer tennis and swimming, she often rode the bus by herself to the
beach eight miles from her home. She was also known to sneak out
of worship services to meet up with her friends doing the same at a
local soda shop. She and childhood and lifelong friend Donna even
hitchhiked to Mazatlán when Marcia was just nineteen.
Marcia, known by some classmates as “Mushie”, graduated in
1964 after skipping a grade a few years earlier. She went on to
nursing school in Los Angeles at 17, but some of the realities of the
profession led her to pursue a teaching career. She attended Long
Beach State and graduated from Chico State in 1972. Marcia taught
briefly at schools in inner-city Los Angeles and later in Foresthill,
California. She switched gears again, however, and worked for the
Nevada County and Placer County Human Assistance Departments. She later
transferred to the Sacramento HA Department where she worked for 26
years in the Welfare Fraud unit, making additional friends for life. She
retired in 2004. A hippie at heart, Marcia met Ed Zajac during
communal living in an old Victorian house in Long Beach. They
shared a decade of travel and college-hopping before parting ways.
After moving to Sacramento, her next door neighbor introduced her to
yet another set of friends for life, whose passion was exploring old
mines and ghost towns in Nevada. She became a staunch believer in
“life begins at 40” when she met and married Raymond
LeVitt. Marcia and Ray soon began volunteering and gathering
more friends for life at several of the monthly community breakfasts on
the Divide. Marcia also volunteered her talents at the Marshall Gold
Discovery State Historical Park in Coloma. She especially loved
teaching gold-panning to visiting fourth graders and other
tourists. She even won a second place in the California State Gold
Panning Championships! Marcia is survived by, among others, her
heartbroken husband Ray, sister Lynne Solomon Ballmann and forever
friend Donna Glazier.
Marilyn Stagge
Philbrook
June 9, 1946 – November 15, 2004
Marilyn was born in Brantford,
Ontario, Canada, and lived in El Cajon. She was
retired from Union Bank. Survivors include her
husband, Leonard; stepdaughters, Jolen Punches and
Lorin Rappaport; brother, Jack Stagge; and four
grandchildren.
Joe Stanley
March 11, 1946 -
January 3, 1975
Kathy Stein
November 12, 1945 -
March 1980
Carole Stevens
Thunberg
August 17, 1946 - July
30, 1995
Carole passed away at
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut,
from complications related to diabetes. She was a
member of the Ivoryton Congregational Church, the
choir and was co-chairwoman of the board of
deacons. She was the social director of Essex
Meadows and was also a member of the Capella
Cantorum. She is survived by brothers Robert
Stevens and William Stevens, both of San Diego.
Mike Stoll
June 15, 1946 -
December 22, 1972
Marc Stutz
August 17,
1946-February 26, 2005
Marc was born in San Diego
and was a construction worker and carpenter. He
was a member of the Old Mission Beach Athletic
Club. Survivors include his daughter, Raquel
Stutz of Campbell son Drew Stutz of La Mesa;
Sister Marlene Tischler of San Diego, and
brothers Martin Stutz of Santee, Mike Stutz of
San Diego and Mitchell Stutz of San Marcos.
Sandra Taylor Montgomery
September 2, 1945 - January 2019
Sharon
married Bevin Montgomery ’63 on September 13,
1969. They lived in Kettle Falls,
Washington and had lived in that area for many
years. Bevin passed away on April 17, 2020
Susan Terdik Tippets
November 8, 1946 - May 30, 2012
Susan was born in
Riverside, California. A varied set of passions
filled her life. The outdoors brought her
happiness and purpose. Whether planting and
caring for yards or exploring Southern Utah, to
be outdoors was her instinct. Her love of
classical music started early, purchasing her
first classical music record as a
kindergartener. She was equally at ease
listening to NPR or watching Monday Night
Football. A love of learning and reading is one
of the great gifts she leaves her family. Susan
is survived by her four children, five
grandchildren sister Karen Terdik Greenwood,
brother Brian Terdik; and her parents George and
Beverly Terdik.
My husband worked briefly in
the last year with Susan, who we discovered was
a Crawford High School graduate a couple of
years younger than me. After celebrating my
50 Year Reunion last October we discovered the
coincidence and she was excited to become
acquainted with your web site and look for old
friends --Sharrin
Mass Miller ’61
Terri Thrash Craft
December 19, 1946 -
June 5, 1990
She had two sons, Chance
and Brett. She was a beautiful woman and a
good friend -- Marcia
Sanders
Michael Thompson
December 15, 1945 -
November 6, 2001
Mike was born in San Diego and
was employed by the Department of Motor Vehicles
in East Riverside. Mike served in the Air Force.
He was a member of the San Diego Speed Boat Club
and the Riverside Free Methodist Church. He is
survived by brother David E. Thompson of La Jolla
and sister Suanne Rogers of San Diego.
Michael Tyler
October 22, 1945 - September 19,
2004
My brother died of a
hole in his lungs and throat from smoking since he
was 18 years old. A good advertisement for our youth
who think it won't happen to them -- Carol Tyler Daniels ’66
John Waters
November 13, 1946 - November 21, 2005
John passed away after a short
illness. He served the United States in Europe
during the Cold War and then earned a degree in
Political Science from San Diego State University
in 1974. John joined his father in Waters
Consultants full time in 1979 and worked in the
corrosion control industry. He is survived by his
wife Barby and his sister Holly Waters Duran ‘69.
His brother Donald Waters '59 passed away in 2004
Allen Weiner
October 22, 1946 -
December 24, 1986
Louis William “Duke” Wellington
February 27, 1946 - August 10, 2016
Duke passed away peacefully at
home, surrounded by his family. He was born at the
US Naval Hospital located on Camp Pendleton, CA.
Duke spent most of his youth in Snohomish,
Washington, before moving back to San Diego. He
left school early to join the Marines. He fought
in Vietnam during 1964-66. While home on his
30-day leave from he met Esther Perez at a party.
He knew then she would be his wife, and after a
one-week romance, they eloped and married on June
28, 1966. Duke and Esther recently celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. After he completed
his military service, Duke began a career in the
construction field. He was a skilled carpenter who
built and renovated homes and commercial
businesses, he did roofing, fencing, and retired
as an acoustic ceiling installer at the age of 55.
Duke was a true outdoors man who enjoyed golfing,
family camping trips, deer hunting in the Sierras,
and was an avid fisherman throughout California
and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his sister
Carol Wellington Bennett ’63
Peter Wittenberg
July 21, 1946 -
November 6, 1988
I regret to inform you that
my father passed away after a nine-month battle
with liver cancer. Though the government has yet
to agree with us on this, it is believed that he
developed cancer at such a young age due to his
overexposure to Agent Orange while he was a road
clearer in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife
Holly Wittenberg and his two daughters Desiree
and Theresa, who were 7 and 5, respectively, at
the time of his death. He was and is loved
dearly and is kept in the hearts of many -- Theresa Wittenberg
Janice Woods
Leslie Zeidell Smith
A resident of Del Cerro,
Leslie passed away on May 26, 2005. She was 59
years old. Her husband of 36 years Robert; her
son Matt; daughter-in-law Maribel; grandson
Ruben; brother Marshall; sister-in-law Amy; six
nieces and one nephew survive Leslie. She was
pre-deceased by her parents, George and Muriel.
Leslie was born in New Haven, Connecticut and
moved to San Diego at the age of one where she
resided all her life. She became a medical
assistant in 1967. She worked for La Jolla
cardiologist Charles Fitch until 1975. She truly
enjoyed caring for her patients and they showed
their appreciation by sending her gifts and
cards. Leslie later became a travel agent and
enjoyed traveling with friends and family. About
three and a half years ago, Leslie suffered a
stroke and an aneurysm. Even though she was a
quadriplegic, she continued to fight for life
and spent many enjoyable hours with her family
and friends.
Joel Zyirek
August 19, 1946 -
November 20, 1988
(Most of the above dates
courtesy of Mary Gale Rogers '67)
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