1968 Obituaries
Bill Appleby
August 6, 1950 - September 17, 2007
My brother fought 10 long
years of lymphoma before it finally took him. He
suffered quite a bit during the last year. At
least now he can be at peace – Terry
Appleby ‘74
Scott Bankston
June 4, 1950 - October 21, 2011
Shortly after graduating
from high school, Scott spent 3-4 years as a
laborer in the construction industry and joined
the Laborers Union. Scott was a strong believer
in the Union he was part of. After his time
spent as a laborer, in approximately 1978 Scott
joined the Operating Engineers Union. While a
member of this union Scott performed jobs like
driving tractors, paving roads, and preparing
land in different areas around San Diego in
order that schools, homes and bridges could be
built. Scott enjoyed his work in this capacity
but he wanted more. Scott decided to go back to
school. Scott attended San Diego State
University and received a Bachelors Degree in
Liberal Arts Psychology on May 28, 1998.
Continuing his education for the next two years,
he then received his Masters of Science Degree
in Rehabilitative Counseling on May 31, 2000 and
would pursue a future career in Psychology with
an emphasis on brain injury. For the last ten
years, Scott has worked with brain injury
students for the San Diego Community College
District. In this capacity he provided Drug and
Alcohol Counseling and Anger Management
Counseling. His most recent position was to
assist brain injury patients in pursuance of a
career. He would provide them with tools
necessary to assist them in achieving their
career goals. He provided teaching, counseling,
advising, and he was passionate about leading
and inspiring his students to attain their
goals. Over the last six months, Scott's health
started to decline. Even though there were
health issues, his passing was unexpected.
Roseanne Baskin Birney
 
Greg Bear
August 20, 1951 - November 20, 2022
Greg Bear, a San Diego native
who wrote such highly acclaimed and plausible science fiction novels as
“Blood Music,” “Darwin’s Radio” and “Eon” and who helped create San
Diego Comic-Con, died “following a stroke after complications during
heart surgery,” according to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers
Association, or SFWA. He served as the group’s president from 1988 to
1990.
Laurie Brickey Adamonis
September 5, 1950 - June 19, 2013
Laurie was a third generation
"Brickey", born in San Diego to the late Purl and
Marjorie Brickey. In 1981 she moved to St George,
Utah. She moved back to San Diego in 1987 where
she went to work for the La Mesa Police Department
as a dispatcher. In 2008 Laurie was diagnosed with
Multiple Myeloma, which forced her to retire
early. Laurie loved music and was an accomplished
singer. She loved singing karaoke with her many
karaoke friends, and spending time with her
friends from La Mesa Police Department. She was
predeceased by her daughter Janelle and survived
by her husband Joseph of Santee, and brothers
Wayne ’62 and James ’66 of St George and many
nieces and nephews.
Sharon Brown Garrison
August 31, 1950 - June 5, 2004
Sharon passed away
from pancreatic cancer. She had three surviving
children. We lived in San Diego until 1983,
moved to the east coast for three years, then
returned to the San Francisco Bay area. Sharon
loved sewing, crafting, selling her designs at
craft shows and traveling. We retired in 2002
and moved to Bozeman, Montana. -- Steve Garrison
Beverly Butcher
August 27, 1950 - March 1986
Beverly was the
keyboard player in our high school all girls’
band. Ramona Najimy was on drums and Laura Weiss
played the flute. I handled the mike, bass
guitar and tambourine. We made LOTS of noise in
various garages – a group’s gotta practice, you
know -- and actually had some gigs. I remember a
Honeywell company picnic and a Lebanese ethnic
thingie that Ramona got for us. Beverly was a
quiet person in real life, but a ROCKER while in
the band. We did a lot of Rolling Stones, Janis
Joplin, and the Beatles You get the idea --
really ‘60s. Beverly, you were cool. I wish I
would've stayed in touch. -- Irma A. Groot ‘68
Gary Camren
(No photo in
yearbook)
My ex-husband died December 4,
2010 of heart disease and other problems. He lived
on the golf course at San Diego Country Estates in
Ramona and died at my home in Crest. He attended
Crawford in 1966 and 1967, and Horace Mann before
that. He transferred to San Diego High School his
senior year. He did not like having his picture
taken, even though he looked very much like Ricky
Nelson. He was an avid fan of race car driver
Jimmie Johnson, who used to swim in our pool with
our sons when he was younger. Gary was a pipe
fitter and plumber with Local 230 for over 35
years -- Bev Judd Camren ’69
Gary Clarkson
(No photo in
yearbook)
June 28, 1949 – April 25, 2008
I was informed of Gary’s
passing by his ex-wife. We were friends since
junior high but were not able to get together
much in these past several years. He was a
fellow Marine and saw duty in Vietnam -- Bill Grantham
Karen Sue
Cochran-Reynolds
March 3, 1950-August 9,
2004
We lost Karen Monday from
a short battle with cancer at Alvarado
Hospital in San Diego. She was the daughter of
Hugh Cochran and Billye Tucker Cochran. Karen
is survived by her son, Erik Lucas of
Washington, D.C.; mother Billye MacLaughlin
and stepfather Capt. N.H. MacLaughlin of
Pinehurst, NC.; aunt Vangie of Houston, Texas,
and sister Kathy Lee of Phoenix, Ariz. She is
also survived by her loving animals Charlotte,
Nellie, Tucker, and Cindy. She was predeceased
by her father Hugh Cochran, and stepmother
Alice ( ? ). Karen was an RN at Alvarado
Hospital in San Diego. She also spent much of
her time volunteering her time and skills to
the American Red Cross of San Diego. Not only
was she a wonderful asset to the community she
was a great friend and family member. Karen
was a special person who touched many lives
from lost animals to patients battling heart
failure. She was a unique, vivacious, and
wonderful human being. She touched all of our
lives.
Raymond Colangelo
August 31, 1950 – October 30, 2009
Lee passed away after a
courageous battle with cancer, with his family
at his side. He was born in San Diego at Mercy
Hospital, and graduated from San Diego State
University. An avid outdoorsman, Lee loved his
many years working with animals at the Zoo and
Wild Animal Park. A celebration of his life was
held by friends and family.
Mary Coleman Evans Marquardt
August 2, 1950 - August 25, 2006
"A head-on collision on state
Route 371 killed three San Diego County residents
and injured a fourth yesterday, the California
Highway Patrol said. Travis M. Josephson, 36, and
Mary Marquardt, 56, both of El Cajon, and Edward
R. Coleman, 80, of San Diego, died, the Riverside
County Coroner's Office said. The collision
occurred at 2:45 p.m. on Route 371 east of Lake
Riverside Drive, about six miles west of Anza. CHP
Officer Ron Thatcher said Josephson was driving
west when he lost control of the Hyundai Accent on
a curve. The car crossed double-yellow lines into
the eastbound lane, where it collided with a
Subaru Legacy. Josephson died at the scene. The
Subaru driver, Sheridan Marquardt Jr., 58, of El
Cajon was hospitalized with moderate injuries.
Mary Marquardt and Coleman, both passengers in the
Subaru, were flown to Desert Medical Center in
Palm Springs, where they died of their injuries,
Thatcher said." -- San Diego Union-Tribune,
August 26, 2006
Kevin DeCosta
June 19, 1950 - February 8, 2013
Kevin was born in San Diego
and died in Carlsbad. His Mom was a dance
instructor and Kevin learned to tap and jazz
dance, performing at Russ Auditorium at City
College. Much more effective was his Dad
immersing him in the waters of Mission Bay—he
water skied at 7 and was a lifelong bodysurfer
and boogie boarder. Kevin was also a Boy Scout
and developed a love for camping and the great
outdoors. Kevin attended Grossmont College and
SDSU where, just a few credits short of his
degree in accounting he decided he really didn't
want to be an accountant and stepped into the
grocery business full time. From the age of 15,
until the late 1990s he worked for Gilo Mattera,
first at Big Bear Market and later at the Market
Place, Jonathan's and Harvest Ranch Market. At
22, he was the youngest store manager the chain
ever promoted. Kevin developed a fine
appreciation for wine. He was undoubtedly one of
a very small percentage of folks with the
ability to blind taste a wine and know its
varietal pedigree, the region it was from and
even the vintage. His palate was that well
developed and it led to his eventual opening of
the Del Mar Wine Co. and then Encinitas Wine.
James DeHart
I remember talking to Jim
De Hart a few days before he was killed in the
plane crash at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, on
May 25, 1979. We ran into each other in a
grocery store in Point Loma and he was
encouraging me to continue with my
interviewing for the airlines. He was a flight
attendant on an American Airlines DC-10 that
had an engine drop off just after take off. -- Susan Weetman Belair '68
 
Jeannie Dendrinos Wolfarth
October 25, 1950 - January 14, 2004
A proud-to-be native of San
Diego, Jeannie was born October 25, 1950. Her
grandfather was a partner in the Seven Seas
Locker Club downtown San Diego. Her mother
worked at Food Basket on Fairmont and University
Avenue for over twenty years. At Crawford, she
was known as the "Cher" look alike. After high
school, she attended Pacific College where she
became proficient in medical transcription. Even
though Jeannie was often in a great deal of
pain, she did not complain nor want anyone to
feel sorry for her. Therefore, her almost seven
year bout with breast cancer was kept from most.
Her husband Bruce quit his work and cared for
his wife Jeannie during this period. It was not
until the last week of Jeannie ' s life that San
Diego Hospice stepped into the picture. Jeannie
died peacefully January 14, 2004 at her home in
Singing Hills. Close friends, family, her
animals, and the wonderful San Diego Hospice
staff were present at her passing. Jeannie would
want everyone to celebrate her life as she knew
it. Committing herself to God, healthy food and
exercise, love of San Diego, family, friend and
her animals were Jeannie ' s fingerprints on
life. We will miss her beyond imagination.
David Denlinger
(No photo in
yearbook)
Giovanna DeSanti
Hauser
September 1, 1950 -
March 18, 2017
Mary Ellen Dudick Cagan
February 27, 1950 - April 11, 2001
My sister Ellie is deeply
missed by her son, family and
friends. She is remembered for her loving,
caring nature, her devotion and bubbly
personality, lighting "our world" with her happy
faces and rainbows. Forever in our hearts
-- Phillis Dudick ’60
Frances Eddy Lynch
Frances passed away November
3, 2017, reports brother Lee ’72
James Ensign
June 25, 1950 - October 11, 2005
Tom attended Chico State
University. He was employed by Kelar Corporation
in San Diego for a number of years. His love of
golf started as a teenager. He was presented the
San Diego Union-Tribune Junior Golf certificate
of achievement in 1964 and in 1966. Tom is
survived by a son, Matthew Ensign, sister C. J.
Martin, his mother Jane Caldwell and his
stepfather Jim Caldwell.
Penny Farley Gore
Penny
suffered a fatal heart attack on October 18,
2020 while visiting children and grandchildren
in Washington State reports her classmate Don
Christofferson. Don had known Penny
since Kindergarten at Euclid Elementary and
continued on with her through Horace Mann and
Crawford.
Dan Felice
Dan was
diagnosed with Liver Cancer in October of
2016 and passed away on February 2, 2017. He
his survived by his wife Marica, his
daughter, two sons and 6 grandchildren and
two brothers -- Michael Levas
Michael Frazier
Edwin “Big Ed” Furlow
February 6, 1950 - October 9, 1994
Jeff Garrison
(No photo in
yearbook)
September 3, 1949 - January 1, 2011
Jeff was born in Germany as
Wolfgang Ewald Linder and immigrated to the United
States in 1953 after adoption by his parents John
Garrison and Phyllys Bennett. As a young adult,
Jeff held many jobs, including working as a
mechanic and long haul trucking, but soon found
his career in construction. Shortly after
graduation, Jeff began dating Diana Sibbison who
he married on January 20, 1973.
Thomas Gary
August 10, 1950 - February 20, 2004
"The most gentle, kindhearted
loving person to whom
it was my privilege to be married." -- Jane
Gary
Kathleen Godels Dwight
April 1, 1950 - April 15, 2022
We were friends since the
first day of Kindergarten at Andrew Jackson, although had lost touch in
the late 70s. She was a Special Education teacher and
was retired. She is survived by, among others, her sister Annette
Godels Conway ’71 -- Sylvia Wicke Ryerson ’68
Linda Goldenstein Yaeger
November 29, 1950 - January 28, 2010
Linda passed away from
cancer. She is survived by her son Daniel and
sister Robyn Goldenstein Kettering ’72
Donna Gregston
A Memorial
Service for Donna was held on Saturday November
11, 2017 at Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas.
Peggy Halfaker Haney
March 25, 1950 - November 29, 2018
 
Mark Hamm
November 15, 1950 - May 31, 2022
Mark passed away at home in Cottontown, Tennessee
Terry Harkless Kneeshaw
December 22, 1949 - November 22, 2020
Terry
passed away after a year-long battle with Acute
Myeloid Leukemia. She met her husband
George when she was 15 and they became
inseparable, marrying on August 29, 1970.
She loved to sew, bake, garden, and had a
passion for painting. She worked part-time
at an elementary school so she could balance
work and raising her three children. Terry was
preceded in death by her father, Bill, her
mother, Jean, and brother Gary.
Sherryl Harper Martin
March 16, 1950 - March 11, 1983
Dec. 1, 1949-May 13, 2002
"John, I
don't know how you collect the obits, but I
thought I would send this on to you. Kelly
Hart, class of 1968, passed away May 13, 2002.
Kelly played French horn and was in the
marching band, and was in ROTC. After high
school he had several occupations including
beekeeper and fireman. He took many classes
over years in college, and won several awards
in forensics. His teachers at Grossmont
College recently created the Kelly Hart
Tenacity award to be awarded to a
speech/communications student each year who
displays Kelly's never-give-up attitude." -- Alan Fedder '69
Robert Hoke
October 16, 1949 - November 26, 1973
John Holewinski
November 6, 1950 - May 15, 1977
Tracy Hollinshead
February 21, 1950 - December 27, 2012
Tracy passed away peacefully
at home with his family in Ridgecrest. He was
born in Toledo, Ohio and was a Ridgecrest
resident since 2002. Tracy loved rock and roll
music and watching movies. He had a great sense
of humor. He was also a member E Clampus Vitus,
a fraternal organization dedicated to the study
and preservation of Western heritage, especially
of gold mining regions. He is survived by wife
Debra, brother Crispin Hollinshead '64 and
sister Robin Hollinshead Cottrell ’72
Hiram Holloway
(No photo in
yearbook)
March 12, 1950 - December 14, 2018
My
brother succumbed to esophageal cancer and
passed away in his sleep. He was diagnosed
with stage 1 cancer of the esophagus in June
2018 -- Ben Holloway ‘67
Dale Hoover
June 26, 1950 - February 22, 2007
Linda Hughes Fantoni
June 22, 1950 - March 25, 2011
Linda was born and raised in
Chula Vista. She was married to Larry Fantoni
ono June 12, 1972 at the Little Chapel of the
Roses. She owned and operated Fantoni Daycare
for 17 years in San Diego and El Cajon. She
moved to Rio Dell in Humboldt County in 1996,
where she worked for Old Navy as well as the Eel
River Sawmill. She had moved to Arizona and was
living in Flagstaff when she passed away from
complications due to chemotherapy for cancer.
Donna Jarrard
August 2, 1950 – May 17, 2008
Donna looked back with pride
on her days as a Charger Girl. Later she became
a Licensed Vocational Nurse and practiced that
profession until her health prevented this work.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother
Dorothy Jean and her brother Thomas I. Jarrard,
III. She is survived by her father Ted and her
brother Bruce.
William Johnson
November 10, 1950 - February 3,
2000
Bill passed away, having
been diagnosed with cancer the previous
November. He graduated from San Diego State with
the intention of becoming a teacher, then decided
to pursue a law career and graduated from
Western State School of Law. He was a partner in
the Solana Beach law firm of Weeks, Kaufman and
Johnson. He was active as a Boy Scout leader and
baseball coach, and was instrumental in the
establishment of the Crawford High Foundation.
He is survived by his wife Camille, daughters
Melissa Johnson of Fort Bragg, Brooke Johnson of
San Diego, son Seth and mother Doris of San
Diego.
Mike Judd
My brother passed away November 13, 2022 from heart failure and complications due to diabetes -- Beverly Judd Camren '69
John Kanagy
December 29, 1949 - October 18, 1993
Our loving son gave up a
brave fight with his mother and father, Warren
and Dottie, holding his hand. With a tear in his
eye he kissed his precious Holly, of nine and a
half wonderful years, goodbye. John was a godly
and spiritual man who loved life and loved
helping people – especially children. John
leaves behind his beloved wife, family and many
who will remember him fondly. As long as life
and memory last, love will always live in our
hearts. The family wishes donations be made to
the Cancer Society or Children’s’ Hospital.
Peter died at home Sunday,
August 7, 2011 peacefully surrounded by friends.
He is survived by his beloved companion Barbara
Williams, sisters Tamara KeyserYates '71 and
Katie Mann, brother Jett Keyser '67 and his
stepfather, Ben Hamilton. Having been paralyzed
in a car accident shortly after high school, he
found a rich spiritual life as a devotee of
Sathya Sai Baba. He was able to make the journey
to India multiple times before finally settling
in Pt. Loma where he continued he enjoy the
wonderful ocean breeze.
Barbara Kidder
November 2, 1950 - September 1,
1966
Barbara Kidder died in an
auto accident while we were still at Horace Mann
-- Susan Weetman Belair
Raymond Kirk
September 15, 1949 - July 24, 2015
Ray was a San Diego native
and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the
San Diego City Schools as their lead locksmith.
He had 38 years of service with the district.
Ray was a member of OMBAC and had recently
joined The Over The Hill Gang -- Two clubs that
he truly enjoyed.
Barbara Kyle Gorla
July 11, 1950 - November 10, 2014
Barbara is survived by
daughter Monique Uyeda and family, brother
Rodney Kyle ’64, and life partner Les Shelton.
Bruce Lamb
Bruce passed away April 17, 2022
Bryan Lanois
Bryan had a heart attack February 3, 2024 in Murrieta, California and passed peacefully.
Larry Larson
April 23, 1950 - September 15, 2003
A resident of Carmel,
Indiana, Larry died at the Saint Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.
He was employed by Dow AgoSciences for 28 years as a scientist. He
was a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church, past president of the
Entomological Society of America. Survivors include his wife
Marian Doll Larson ’70, and sister Cherilyn Larson Charfauros ’71 of
San Diego.
My brother loved the Crawford high vocal groups. He shared his amazing
baritone voice in Madrigals each year. He went on to join the community
choir in midland Michigan and traveled to Europe singing with them many
times. He also loved singing in his church choir. His excellent debate
team experience at Crawford prepared him be a regular reader at his
church and a leader on the church council. One of his best friends was
fellow classmate and cartoonist Scott Shaw. Larry’s youngest daughter
Roxanne received a degree in sequential art and met Scott at the San
Diego Comic-Con a few years back -- Cheryl Larson Charfauros
Suzanne Laycock Fares
November 5, 1951 - September 6, 2012
Suzanne was born in San
Diego and was a resident of Pleasonton,
California upon her death. She participated in
high school and college musical theater and in
the professional local light opera during the
summer. She won an award for most
promising young voice in the Met auditions in
Los Angeles when she was 16 and a freshman in
college. She attended San Diego State University
earning a degree in English literature.
Elizabeth Lee
February 25 1950 - May 12 2017
Liz had a musical career
playing the piano and organ that began from a very young age. She
majored in music at San Diego Mesa College and the College of the
Redwoods. She performed solo work and accompanied choral groups,
instrumentalists and soloists publicly from 1960 until she
retired. Her Persian cats Betsy and Puddy, inherited from
family members who lived in Arizona, were one of her joys. Wherever we
went, the cats came in tow. They traveled with us from San Diego to
Texas were we lived for four years, and then back with us when we
returned to San Diego. During our return to California, Liz alone
in one rental truck with two cats in the front cab, the brakes and power
steering gave out while heading down the long, steep grade into Sierra
Blanca outside of El Paso. Somehow she found the strength to steer the
runaway truck and bring it to a stop at the gas station at the bottom of
the hill. Liz took all of this in stride, and the next morning, as the
truck was repaired, she and her husband enjoyed a breakfast of Huevos
Rancheros and went on their way. Back in California, she and her
husband acquired another Persian cat, Petey, who they loved for 16
years. A year ago Liz purchased a Mini Cooper. She enjoyed driving
her Mini S hard top, and drove it with the same precision and bravado
as she showed with the keyboards. Liz’s love of cars began with her
father, who was a self-professed “motor-head” and always drove fast
cars. Liz had owned her share of performance cars, from a Chevy Camaro
to a Datsun 240Z, and the Mini reminded her of those past vehicles. She
would often say after driving her Mini, “I still got it.” Like her
passion for music, Liz carried her youthful zeal and panache throughout
her life to the very end, living through its daily demands with grace,
fortitude, and loyal perseverance to her values and love of God.
Liz is survived by her husband of 28 years, Neil R. Simpson, and her
sister Carol Lee White ’70.
Katherine Leiser
August 15, 1951 -- January 13, 1999
Larry LeVerne Larson
April 23, 1950 - September 15,
2003
Larry died after a three
year fight with colon cancer. He received his
BS from SDSU and his PhD in Entomology at UC
Riverside. He spent his career as a research
scientist with Dow Chemical and Dow
AgroSciences. He was happy and successful in
his work and his profession. Even during his
chemo he still took on the presidency of the
Entomological Society of America while still
working. For those who knew him well they
would not be surprised of his drive to follow
his passion and trying to make a difference.
When his job took him out of the state in 1980
he always looked forward to returning home and
retiring in San Diego. He leaves behind his
spouse of 27 years and two wonderful daughters
in their late teens -- Marian Doll Larson '70
Jeanette Lechien
February 7, 1950 - August 29, 1985
Donna Mador
March 26, 1950 - May 28, 2013
Donna lived in San
Diego her whole life and worked for San Diego
Unified School District. She is survived by two
sons and three grandchildren, brother Charles
Mador '66 and sister Shirley Mador Kessler '69
Dale Mann
June 20, 1950 - June 10, 2024
Dale passed away unexpectedly
in Rancho Bernardo. He was born in San Diego and grew up in La
Jolla and San Carlos. He was a gifted and talented illustrator and
nurtured a deep appreciation for the arts. He attended Grossmont Junior
College and California State University, San Diego majoring in graphic
design with a minor in business administration. Dale ventured out on his
own to establish a retail art supplies business in Escondido known as
Vintage Arts. He designed and produced products for the Maritime Museum,
the San Diego History Center, the Coronado Historical Association, the
La Jolla Historical Society and the Flying Leathernecks Aviation
Museum. His work with the Flying Leathernecks was especially dear
to him. Over the past few years, Dale worked tirelessly to support the
Aviation Museum and gift shop. Dale made friends easily throughout his
life, and he especially enjoyed the Flying Leathernecks community of
friends. He is survived by his sister Linda Mann Urmacher
’67
Suzanne Matheny Garrison
August 16, 1950 - August 18, 1984
Arnold Lee McCoy
November 18, 1950 - March 3, 2003
Melissa McGinnis Marshall
June 12, 1950 - September 1, 2011
Melissa died of cancer. She
graduated from San Diego State University in
1972 and in December of that year married Thomas
Marshall, a fellow SDSU student. Melissa moved
to Poway in 1978 to raise her family and was an
active member of the community, volunteering in
schools, serving as a Girl Scout leader, PTA
president, and singing in local chorales. Her
love of the classroom led her to obtain a
teaching credential at 46, and shortly
thereafter she began working at Turtleback
Elementary School. For the rest of her life she
was devoted to the students and teachers at
Turtleback, and her classroom was known for both
its liveliness and structure. Melissa worked
tirelessly with even the most reluctant readers,
won County awards for her work with video in the
classroom, and was known occasionally to enjoy
some line dancing when school assemblies
demanded it. Melissa is survived by her husband,
three daughters and siblings, Cathy, Amy and
Patrick McGinnis and their families.
Ray McFarland
February 23, 1950 - June 6, 2015
A native San Diegan Ray was
actively involved at St. Therese Parish, and a
Fourth Degree Knight. Ray was also a devoted
Marine, Raider fan, and Harley enthusiast.
Gordon McKee, III
November 4, 1950 - January 1974
Sharon Meredith
November 11, 1950 - October 09, 2006
Sharon died in Spokane, WA
from leukemia.
Jean Mhoon Evans
June 21, 1950 – March 31, 2010
Jean was born at Naval Air
Station North Island and passed away peacefully
at Balboa Naval Hospital San Diego from
complications of cancer. She was married to the
love of her life and '"blind date" James L.
Evans on April 6, 1974. . She is survived by her
husband Jim, son Jeremy, and sisters Judy Mhood
Alduenda ‘63 of Ramona, CA, and Carol Mhoon
Isbell ’70 of Swansea, Illinois. Jean worked as
an instructional aide with the La Mesa-Spring
Valley School District and was a thoughtful and
inspirational worker with all her children.
Donna Penn Landes Zander
November 23, 1950
- April 27, 1991
Thomas Pabst
November 4, 1950 - August 16, 1990
"Loved and missed by his
parents, his brothers, and his daughter." –
Dave Pabst ‘72
Joseph Pepping
January 3, 1950 - February 11, 2009
Born in San Diego, Paul was
a resident of Kailua, HI at the time of his
death. He was the assistant director of Pain
Management, Integrative and Complementary
Medicine at Kaiser Permanente. He is survived by
his life partner Eluned Mun, parents Robert
Pepping and Yvette Ordronneau, brothers Robert,
Ted and Bill and sisters Yvonne Beck and Janelle
Reuland.
Kip Petersen
May 18, 1950 - August 25, 1976
Christine Phillips
December 10, 1950 - September 22, 2020
I'm
saddened to let you know of Christine's
passing. Her brother Greg, also a member
of the Class of ’68, let me know. He is an
old and dear friend from both Pershing Junior
High as well as Crawford -- Kat Lally
Wolf ’68
Robert Pierpaoli
January 19, 1950 – March 5, 1994
Robert Pierpaoli was my 6th
grade teacher at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
School in San Diego. He was a wonderful and
imaginative teacher, and he was one of my
favorite teachers while I attended OLSH. -- Arlene Richard
Steve Quiett
September 13, 1950 -- June 17, 2008
Steve died after a long and
courageous fight with cancer. His wife and
sister were at his side. Steve. A native San
Diegan, his early career was in the geothermal
and oil industry. His interest in computers led
to a 25-year career. Steve is survived by his
wife Debbie, his father Bob, his sister Jan, and
his dog Bear. He also leaves aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Candace Reemelin Rand-Riley
January 31, 1950 - September 29, 2017
Candace
passed away peacefully at home in Ocean
Beach. She had been diagnosed with
cancer in early 2015 and battled it
successfully for nearly three years, two years
beyond what her doctors expected.
Brigitte Revel Galgut
February 21, 1950 - October 31, 2022
Brigitte was a fitness
trainer and owned a picture frame business. She was a great mother
and grandmother. Sadly, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s
disease some years ago and then got Alzheimer’s -- Sonia Fox Ohlbaum ’69
Bob Sabbe
March 31, 1950 - February 15, 2019
Bob
passed away from a heart attack.
Although he liked to travel and get out a bit,
he was a life-long San Diegan and actually
lived near Crawford his entire life. Bob
was pretty active right up until the end and
thanks to Rick Walsh and Mike Meyer who
organized monthly lunch get-togethers, Bob was
always in attendance -- Steve Morgan
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Laverne Sather Christian
September 10, 1949 - October 11,
2010
I am sad to tell you
that my sister died yesterday after a short
illness. She was living in Huntsville, TX. Her son
Jarraud passed away two years ago following a
motorcycle accident. She is survived by Don her
husband of 38 years -- Lola
Sather Miller '64
Don Schietzelt
September 21, 1950 - January 1985
I came across your list of
"lost" class members from Crawford High, class
of 1968 unexpectedly while doing an internet
search. My name is Amy Schietzelt and I am Don
Schietzelt's youngest daughter. For your
records, I can let you know that he passed
away in Delaware. He was a Seventh-Day
Adventist pastor and a wonderful father
(married for 13 years with two daughters).
Please let me know if I may be of any other
assistance --Amy
Schietzelt
Greg Schmit
April 28, 1950 - November 15, 2006
Greg retired from Home Fed
Bank and spent his retirement in Pacific Beach. He
is survived by his mother Charlene and brother
John ’70
Nancy Shapard
February 24, 1950 - July 22, 2022
Nancy attended business college and worked as a bookkeeper throughout her life.
 
Riny Snyder
February 9, 1950 - November 11, 2022
Riny was great friend, Baja
explorer, dirt bike rider, musician, artist and surfboard maker.
He graduated From San Diego State University in 1975 with a degree in
Fine Arts. In the late ‘70s he went to work for the City of San
Diego printing services and rose to become Plant General Manager.
In his later years he became renowned for his agricultural expertise
running Pineapple Ranchero, recording music with his full quiver of
Strats, and cheering on The Padres and Chargers -- John Teeter
Kay Sporleder
April 29, 1950 - May 24, 2007
Kay was born in
Conrad, Montana and was a records supervisor for
the El Cajon Police Department. A resident of El
Cajon, she was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church and the California Law Enforcement
Association of Records Supervisors. Survivors
include her sister, Linda Sporleder Walkenhorst
’66 of Bonita.
Steve Stewart
July 22, 1950 - March 23, 2009
Steve passed away
peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Scripps
Mercy Hospital where he was born and had worked
for 25 years. Steve is survived by his loving
daughters, Jaime and Carrie, and his father,
William Stewart. In his younger years, he was very
adventurous, serving in the Air Force for four
years. He loved to waterski, go to the desert, and
throughout his life, he loved to gamble. Steve was
a son, father and friend that you could always
count on. His wonderful and quick sense of humor
will be missed but never forgotten, he was the
life of the party.
Sally Swank Magsamen
April 29, 1949 - June 23, 2004
I'm writing you in regards
to my mother. She passed away due to an
Intercerebral Abcess and Septic Shock. Thank you
for maintaining the newsletter for the alumni.
My siblings and I are all Colts -- 93 97 &
98. We appreciate the time you have taken to do
this and check your web page frequently.
Barbara Thomas Davis
March 4, 1950 - June 23, 2020
Barbara
passed away after battling cancer for eight
years. Barbara worked full-time at an
insurance brokerage company after graduating
from Mesa College with an Associates degree.
After moving to Utah, she worked full-time at
Brigham Young University as a secretary in the
Employment office. She loved being a
stay-at-home mom. After the children were
grown, she especially enjoyed working for
Jackman Music. Her late brother Richard
described her best when he said: “Barb was
always nice and very kind. I don't ever
recall her being really angry. She was
always too kind to be mean, even when she
thought she was being mean.” Her
kindness was evident throughout her life.
Christine
Phillips
Christine
died September 22,
2020. Her
brother Greg, also a
member of the Class of
’68, let me
know. He is an
old and dear friend
from both Pershing
Junior High as well as
Crawford -- Kat
Lally Wolf '68
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Ron “Red” Thrash
August 25, 1949 - August 6, 2012
Born in Bethesda, Maryland,
Ron came to California in 1960. He excelled in
sports, playing offensive lineman for San Diego
State University during the Don Coryell years. Ron
was a teacher and football coach in the Orange
County Unified School District for 27 years and in
the Santa Ana Unified School District for 12
years.
Jackie Vaughan
January 24, 1950 - July 15, 2006
Jackie passed away of a
massive heart attack. She was living in Sarasota,
Florida. She leaves behind her daughter, mother
and father -- Susan
Weetman Belair
Victor Vega
(No
photo in yearbook)
July 8,
1950 -- July 11, 1968
Victor drowned at
Chollas Lake shortly after graduation --
Josef Binter
From
the San Diego Union July 12, 1968
Arthur Waggoner
November 22, 1950 - May 17, 1972
Donald Ward
January 12, 1950 - July 5, 2023
Don was born in San
Francisco, and was part of ROTC at Crawford. After graduation, he
joined the Air Force and was sent to Phù Cát Air Base in Vietnam. He
loved his Harleys and taught me how to shoot. Don was a quiet man and
friend to many people. He was a friend of my husband Bill Wolf since
junior high, and my friend since 1966. He leaves behind his
siblings and his wife, and will be greatly missed -- Kat Lally Wolf ’68
Richard Wasserman
September 13, 1950 - September
24, 2014
Rick spent the
majority of his life working in the trucking
industry, ending with Garrison Transportation.
His family and friends will always remember him
as a great chef and his love of surfing, fishing
and the beach. He died of Mesothelioma.
Survivors include sisters Miriam Cisco, Jaynia
Lynn Grace and his dog Lemme.
Roger Wehking
July 8, 1950 - January 18, 1990
My brother passed away
while being treated at Scripps Clinic in La
Jolla for Pneumonia. He was employed by Cubic
Corporation as an engineer -- Jim Wehking '66
Greg Whitehouse
February 15, 1950 - February 15,
1977
 
Bill Wolf
Sadly our friend and classmate Bill
Wolf passed away December 19, 2023 at his residence in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Bill was married to fellow '68 Classmate Kathy "Kat"
Lally. Bill served in Viet Nam and had a long career as a San
Diego Police Officer, retiring as a Sergeant -- Don Christofferson
Wendy Woods
September 20, 1950 - January 29,
1984
Judy Zimmer Mozingo
October 27, 1950 - January 27, 2021
My sister passed away from
COVID-19. She worked for the El Cajon School District for
many years. She and her husband, married for nearly 50 years,
loved to travel. She resided in Temecula -- Marsha Zimmer Van Norman ’74
Robert Zimmer
(No photo
in yearbook)
February 3, 1950 - March 14,
1994
Robert Zimmer died in 1993
of a heart attack. He had owned Bob’s Auto Body
in El Cajon since graduation -- Greg Phillips
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