1963-2003

Molalla Union High School
Class of 1963
40th Reunion

Greetings Classmates 

It was a pleasure to see all of you at the Reunion. I hope everyone had a good time? Arrowhead did a great job on the food and providing assistance for us. Thanks to those who provided photos for this booklet, Doug Gregory, Bob and Linda Tilley, Ben and Arlene Neumayer, and Bob Shook. Fall and dinner were the top choices for our 45th Reunion. Unfortunately, our Master of Ceremonies, Dave Judd forgot to ask for volunteers to chair the 45th Reunion. If you’re interested please let John, Ben, Arlene or myself know. A big thanks to my son, Michael Shook for his work in the production of this booklet. Hope to see all of you in 2008!

Always,

Lorena Deardorff Shook


If you want more information, you can e-mail Lorena at:  Class Of 1963 Reunion Coordinator

Click on group picture for larger size.

(Back Row, Left to Right) Linda K. Wallace, Carol R. Taylor, Sarah S. Deumling, Vicki E. Smith, Patsy B. Lusted, Paula W. Guffey, Sandra G, Robertson, Gary Shultz, Dennis Newell, Gordon Kundert, Lorena D. Shook, Eileen H. Merrill, Dick Rodden.  

(Middle Row, Left to Right) Judi H. Gregory, Gerald Gilmore, Ron Lindland, Doug Gregory, Dan Dement, Sonny Berreth, Dale Bystrom, John Bohlander, Doug Crawford, Dave Judd.  

(Front Row, Left to Right) Linda Z. Misso, Tom Wallace, Gary Bush, Don Sandberg, Bunny S. White, Allen Riedel, Bob Tilley, Roland Galer, Darlene J. Stuck, Bob Spurgeon.

(Front) Arlene F. Neumayer, Ben Neumayer.

 Pictures taken at the reunion ...

Click on the above thumbnails to see a larger picture of Class of 63 graduates and spouses.

 

Where are they now? ? ? ?

John “Sonny” Berreth

Sonny retired from the railroad. He is the father of 3 sons, 29, 32 and 35. Fishing, hunting, boating and TV are among Sonny’s hobbies.

Patsy Blaser Lusted

Patsy has worked/is working for the Molalla Pioneer Eagle newspapers. She and Ron have been married for 20 years. Son, Bill is a teacher with a wife and son, they live in Latvia. A daughter Wendy and her husband Gary Gudmundson live in Eugene and their youngest Tricia 18, graduated in 2003 from MHS. Patsy loves being a “grandma” to one and also enjoys traveling with her husband and acting as a Mary Kay consultant.

John Bohlander

John worked for the Salem-Keizer School District as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. For the past two years he served as principal at McNary High School. John retired July 1, 2003. John and his wife Sue have been married for 30 years. They have 2 sons, Ryan 26, who is working in Berlin and son , Bryce 22. Bryce played football at UCLA for 4 years, he is now working for Edward Jones in Reno, Nevada. John’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, collecting antiques. He also enjoyed following sons’ college athletic events but now that’s done, he’s waiting for grand kids.  

Gary Bush

Gary worked at Crown Zellerbach, West Linn, then changed his employer to INL freight for 15 years. For the past twenty years he has worked for Yellow Freight and retired 9/26/03. Gary married Bev in 1988. He will continue to raise Christmas trees in his retirement, something he’s been doing since 1963! Fly-tying, fishing and woodworking are among Gary’s hobbies.

Dale Bystrom

Dale has been growing and harvesting Christmas trees since 1977 and continues to do so. In 1990 Dale retired from horseshoing. Dale and wife Julie have 3 daughters. Amy works in Portland for Excelexis, she earned her Masters in Texas. Kelly graduated from OSU , married in 02 and owns an organic dairy in Coos Bay. Hallie is a cosmetologist in Corvallis

Doug Crawford

Doug is in construction sales with Simplex Grinnell. Doug has 3 sons, one granddaughter, and 2 stepchildren. He enjoys golf, woodworking and fishing. Now the question is when do you play golf in Alaska?  

Lorena Deardorff Shook

Both Lorena and Bob are full time “retirees”, she from teaching and Bob from law enforcement. They enjoy golf and traveling, especially the Sun Belt and Hawaii. Lorena likes cruises while Bob likes to “rough it” in a trailer while hunting or fishing. They have 3 sons, 2 are in law enforcement and 1 in the publication business. Seven grandchildren keep the Shooks busy attending their various activities, from band concerts to football games.  

Dan Dement

In the early 1960’s and 70’s Dan kept busy ranching and logging. Dan went north to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1975 and participated in the construction of the pipeline. From 1977-80 Dan was a logger in southwest Oregon. 1981 saw Dan return to Alaska where he hauled heavy equipment for Alyeska Pipeline until 1989. 1989-1997 Dan joined Alyeska Pipeline management, serving as construction maintenance supervisor on the pipeline right of way. Dan took an “early out” package in 1997 and returned to Molalla. Dan returned to Alaska for one more year in 2001. Dan and his wife Marvel have been married 18 years. A daughter was married this summer. Currently Dan is self-employed in land management. “Have saddle will travel” is Dan’s motto, he enjoys participating in riding events. Other hobbies include golf, motor home travel in the winter, elk hunting and outside work.  

Vicki Ems Smith

Vicki works part-time as a retail merchandiser, where she sometimes gets paid to travel . By the time you read this Vicki will be a grandmother of 3, 2 granddaughters and a grandson, whose arrival was scheduled for early October. Vicki’s husband Brian is a Christmas tree farmer, Their son Greg is married, the father of the grand kids and is also a tree farmer. Daughter, Amber is a family services worker for Washington County. The youngest, Megan graduated from OSU and is presently doing mission work and planning to attend law school. Vicki’s hobbies are traveling, playing with the grand kids and getting together with friends.  

Roland Galer

Roland worked at Freightliner Corporation for 37 years as a materials foreman, he retired in April 2002. Roland has been married twice, 15 years to Sherry. They had 4 daughters, which brought 11 grandchildren. He was single for 13 years and then met and married Cathie. They have been married 10 years, she has 3 daughters and a son as well as 5 grandchildren. Wow—that’s a total of 16 grandchildren. Traveling, fishing and computers are among Roland’s hobbies.  

Gerald Gilmore

Jerry is the owner of B&H Locksmith Service, he has been in business since 1971. He has two shops, one located at 181st and Halsey, Portland and the other is in the Fred Meyer Shopping Center, Mill Plain , Vancouver, Washington. Jerry and Janice wed in 1967 and they have one son, John. Hobbies for the Gilmores include camping, traveling and “RVing”.

 

Doug Gregory

Doug has worked 35 years as a pharmacist, he is now located in Portland. Skiing, fine dining and traveling are among Doug’s hobbies. Some of the places he’s traveled to are France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Greece, England, Scotland, Norway, Sweden and Australia. He has also toured most of the United States and parts of Mexico, he also enjoys cruising the Caribbean.  

Richard Grief

Two years ago I had a quad bypass and have been changing my life, play more, work less, eat right. In reality I am not the best at getting this all done correctly. I am still trying to retire, lose weight, hit a golf ball and be right with the Lord. Susan just reminded me the most notable thing of my life is that I am still married to the same girl after 33 years.  Both of our kids have graduated from college and are doing very well. Our son lives in Spokane and our daughter is married and Lives in North Pole, Alaska. Now we have the rest of our lives just for ourselves (we think). I would enjoy hearing from all.

Sandra Griffin Robertson   

 Sandra is widowed and moved back to Mulino from Arlington, Oregon. She worked in the transportation industry for 30 years and is now working with special children. Sandra has 2 children, Angelea Doody OHalloran, and Patrick Doody. Angie and her husband Patrick have 4 children while Patrick has 2 boys, Connor and Willie. If I read correctly Sandra also has 6 foster children, 4 stepchildren. 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In her spare time Sandi enjoys quilting.  

Judi Helvey Gregory

Judi married Jim Thackery, MUHS and had two children. After a divorce she married John Jenning (deceased) and then married Rick Gregory. She has 6 grandchildren. She worked in the after market industry and retired in “97” and is currently a domestic engineer. Judi has 7 siblings still living, 3 in the Molalla area. If you went to our 15 year reunion you might recall that Judi entertained us with belly dancing. She now teaches belly dancing and also enjoys sewing and gardening. Judi has been on a spiritual journey since 1984 , traveling to Egypt and cruising the Nile. She has also traveled to Japan with NASCAR racing.  

Charlotte Hilderbrand Toman

Charlotte is currently the accountant and corporation treasurer for Same Day Auto Service. The company also operates T.J. Reilly Auto Sales and T.J. Reilly Auto Rentals. Charlotte does all the accounting and taxes for all 3 companies as well as H/R and payroll. She has been there almost 9 years and has no plans to retire. Tony Toman (Class of ‘62) and Charlotte have been married for 39 years. Though retired from the Navy, Tony is a maintenance electrician/ millwright for AGPR Co. They have 2 daughters Kim and Denise. Kim lives in the West Hills and most recently worked for OHSU and daughter Denise is a nurse/manager in charge of staff nurses at a rehabilitation center. She is married to Damien Cabral and has 2 boys, Caleb, 5 and Mason 15 months, the “loves” of Charlotte and Tony’s life. Charlotte loves to quilt and do appliqué projects, play with her grandsons and go camping in their motor home. They spend a lot of summer weekends camping at Newport where Tony moors his boat. He enjoys deep sea fishing for halibut and salmon.

Eileen Hugley Merrill

After high school graduation, Eileen moved to Portland and worked for a company involved in hospital transportation. She worked for the state from 1982-2001, providing cleaning services to senior citizens. Eileen has taken classes in Adult Foster Care is now studying Good Nutrition with Shaklee Products. She hopes to write a booklet on the importance of the GED for the Learning Disabled and help others improve their lives. Eileen and Her husband Doug live in Sandy.  

Darlene Jeli Stuck

Darlene quit work 5 years ago to be a “stay at home wife and grandma”. Prior to her voluntary retirement Darlene worked for a book and stationery store for 21 years. Darlene has 2 daughters, Kristine and Wendy. Kristine is married and has 4 children, Rachel 11, Sarah 8, James 5 and Mark 2. Wendy is also married and has 1 child, Ryan 6 months old. Camping, reading, playing with grandchildren and gardening are among Darlene’s favorite pastimes.  

David Judd

David worked several years for the City of Portland but recently embarked upon a new career with the City of Vancouver, Washington as City Parks Director. Dave is married to Kathryn Fitch (retired teacher), they have 2 sons, Aaron and Andrew. Both Aaron and Andrew are presently in college so Dave and Kathryn are adjusting to being “empty nesters”. Cycling, hiking and theatre are among Dave’s interests.  

Gordon Kundert

Gordon worked for Hyster Co for 20 years, then he was employed at Brazier Forest Products. He currently works for NW Express as a delivery driver in the Metro area. He and his wife Sandy have a son, Jim and 2 grandsons, Nicholas and Nathan. Gordon enjoys cars and is a member of the Rose City Corvette Club. He also bowls and entertains grandsons.  

Ron Lindland

Ron worked 19 years as a fishery biologist for Idaho. He currently works for NOAA Fisheries in the same capacity and has been there 10 years, he might retire in about 2 years. Ron is single and lives on the family farm near Yoder. Reading, fishing and hunting are Ron’s hobbies.  

Kirk McLoren

Kirk might be moving to Oregon in the next year; most likely in the Clatskanie area. Here’s some info from Kirk, “The last 5 years I have been sort of retired although doing a bit of development with alternative energy. That and reading about alternative health. I have had success getting off pharmaceuticals with nutrition and herbs. I think I have enough info to write a scathing expo of modern medicine. Don’t know if it is worthwhile though. Medicine is much like religion. If you are a believer...for sure I would like contact info for the folks and a little bio.”

Mary Wagner Nelson

Mary wrote that they had planned a vacation in September and the Reunion wouldn’t work out for them. She would appreciate hearing from former classmates and information on school doings and our next Reunion.

 

Ben Neumayer

Arlene Farmer Neumayer

Ben is a CPA and has worked in the tax field since 1976. He has no plans to retire because he can take lots of time off during slow time, May-August each year. He loves the busy pace of “tax season” and seeing all the people come through the office. Arlene is happy to wear her nurse’s uniform while attending patients at Mid Columbia Medical Center. Ben and Arlene have a son and daughter. Their son, Greg lives in San Diego with his wife Shondra, he’s a graphic artist and she works as a nurse practitioner. Daughter, Laura lives in Monroe, WA. with her husband Mike and kids, Jaeda, 3 1/2 and Johnny, 2. Ben and Arlene do volunteer work on a hospital ship. Ben works in the finance department and Arlene in the medical ward. They’ve made the trip 5 times, the last 4 were to Africa. Greg and Shondra have accompanied them on 2 trips to Africa. Ben and Arlene also enjoy astronomy, photography and participating in church activities.  

Dennis Newell

Dennis has been married to wife Linda for 37 years. He is active in the Molalla Buckaroo Association and works for Earl Buche Investments.  

Richard B. Rodden

Dick served 25 years in the United States Army and retired from service in 1988. From there Dick went to college and graduated in 1992. He began his career with the federal government in 1993 and is still working. Dick is married to Deborah and they have 4 children, Richard 35, Torrence 31, Christina 34 and Ben 15. Fishing and sports are Dick’s hobbies.  

Allen Riedel

Allen served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his military service he worked for Royal Crown Cola and Coca-Cola for 32 years before retiring. He has been married for 37 years, he had 2 children a son and daughter, unfortunately his son passed away. Allen has a variety of hobbies , fishing, crabbing and clamming. With his retirement came a new hobby and saying “What I Want to do When I Want to do it.” He includes his wife in the hobbies and retirement activities.  

Carol Roush

Carol retired from the State in December of 2002. She is now working for her husband in his construction and remodeling business. She also volunteers at the local humane society. Carol has 2 sons, James and Jerry, 2 grandchildren Kyleah, 12 and Jeff, 10. Both grandchildren are active junior dragsters at the Woodburn Drag Strip. Carol lists fishing, camping, gardening (roses dahlias), reading and needlework as her hobbies.  

Don Sandberg

Don is in the Christmas tree farming business and has been married to wife Cathy for 34 years. Cathy recently retired from elementary teaching. They have one daughter, three sons, and two granddaughters. Restoring and collecting antique cars, hunting and traveling are among Don’s favorite pastimes.  

Bunny Shultz White

Bunny retired after 33 years of teaching but is still subbing at North Marion. Bunny is married and has 3 grand kids. Traveling, skiing, and reading are favorites with Bunny.  

Gary Shultz

Gary’s occupation was and is driving truck. Gary and Lyla have been married 40 years and have 2 sons, and 6 grandchildren, ages 14, 12, 9, 5, 3 and 7 months. Gary’s hobbies are driving truck, watching his granddaughter in fast pitch softball, watching races and grandchildren.  

Sarah Snyder Deumling

Sarah was in the teaching field for 2 years and then was a homemaker for many years. Unfortunately Sarah’s husband passed away due to illness and she lost a son in an accident. Sarah has 3 remaining children and is involved in forest land management.  

Robert Spurgeon

Robert is employed by the Bureau of Land Management (30 Years) and is looking forward to retirement in June of 04. He is married to Mary Jo and they have 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grand-child. Buying and selling land, fishing and hunting are Bob’s preferred hobbies.  

Bob Tilley

Bob served with the Portland Police Department for 27 years and retired in 1995. Wife, Linda Farmer Tilley is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Port Townsend, Washington. Bob and Linda have a son and daughter, son Jason is married and is expecting a child in Nov and daughter Jessica is married to Kirk Karste. Sailing, sailing and more sailing is Bob’s passion and they have a home right on Discovery Bay in Port Townsend, WA. Bob is involved in several environmental organizations, waterwatchers and “baywatch”. Bob also enjoys woodworking.  

 

Judie VanDyck Moffit

Judie has 2 grown daughters, 7 grand kids ranging in age from 8 to 18 years. She moved from Florence, Oregon to McMinnville about 14 years ago, where she owned a pet store and auto recycling business.  Judie and Dick will celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary in Nov. They have been doing a lot of traveling in their 5 years of marriage, They have traveled to 27 states. Prior to that Judie had only visited 4 states. They missed the Reunion due to a family trip to visit her daughter and grand kids in Ohio. Judie has many hobbies, from crocheting to making and painting very detailed bird houses. Her latest hobby is counted cross stitchery. Husband Dick enjoys woodworking creating everything from birdhouses to cedar chests to furniture. Judie and Dick also do cooperative projects making things for family and friends.

Tom Wallace

Linda Kyllo Wallace

Tom and Linda owned and operated Wallace Video in Molalla for 20 years and retired a few years ago. They have been married for 39 and 1/2 years, wedding date was June 19, 1964. Tom and Linda’s son Tim 37 and his wife Tina have a son, Ason Brandon, 12. They live in Molalla. Daughter Tami, 35 and her husband Blair Dobson live in Vancouver, Washington with 3 kids, Blaise, 6 1/2, Dylan 5 and Payton 2 1/2. Tom’s hobbies are fishing, traveling in their motor home, watching TV and doing nothing. Sewing and knitting are among Linda’s favorites. Linda and Tom are currently building a new home in Molalla.  

Stan Walters

I’m located in Marysville, Washington. I look after the needs of a family whose father is just out of prison and is only allowed to contact his adult children. I’ve been keeping his wife and seven children off welfare; and with the help of several church members, they’ll be able to remain in their own home until their father can resume his place. I’ve been employed at Eylander Electric in Everett for 5 years. I make brackets that go into electric service panels so they take power from two sources (utility and generator, usually) Manual Transfer Switch, it’s called.  Regretfully I haven’t found a wife,. For me, that is! I attend Smokey Point Church of Christ and I like to bicycle, hike and read. That’s me in Sept. ‘03. I’d enjoy hearing from any who would like to call.

Gary Wood

Gary is starting his 6th year as a “Network Communications Analyst 2” for Salem-Keizer Public Schools. He supervises a team of seven that keep the 16,000 computers in 74 builders running. Gary has been married to Kathie for 36 years. They have 2 married sons, 2 grandsons (4 yrs. and 1 yr.) and 2 granddaughters (3 yrs. and 6 months). Gary enjoys reading, going to auctions, traveling, yard work and his grandchildren.

Paula Wright Guffey

Paula graduated from OSU in clothing and textiles and ended up in the restaurant business in Rainier, Oregon. She did some land developing in Bend, Oregon and has been in the mortgage business since the interest rates were 21 and 22% (Do you remember those?). Paul and her husband John Roger celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in August. They have 3 wonderful sons and one grand baby. Paula’s mom is now 88. Taking cruises and 3 or 4 day escapes at time-shares are a couple of Paula’s favorite ways to relax.  

Linda Zahar

Linda spent 3 years teaching elementary school in Lake Oswego and then quit to be a stay at home Mom. She also worked at Jane Wynn’s gift shop in Molalla and did stained glass. Students saw a lot of Linda as she spent 16 years substitute teaching, mostly in the Canby district. She retired in 2001 to join husband Len in retirement. They have 2 sons and 1 grandson. Gardening, crafts, camping and thinking of “honey-dos” for Len as well as spending time with her grandson are some of Linda’s favorite activities.

The following classmates did not

attend the 40th Reunion, yet

submitted their biography’s.

Richard Grief

Two years ago I had a quad bypass and have been changing my life, play more, work less, eat right. In reality I am not the best at getting this all done correctly. I am still trying to retire, lose weight, hit a golf ball and be right with the Lord. Susan just reminded me the most notable thing of my life is that I am still married to the same girl after 33 years. Both of our kids have graduated from college and are doing very well. Our son lives in Spokane and our daughter is married and Lives in North Pole, Alaska. Now we have the rest of our lives just for ourselves (we think). I would enjoy hearing from all. 

Kirk McLoren

Kirk might be moving to Oregon in the next year; most likely in the Clatskanie area. Here’s some info from Kirk, “The last 5 years I have been sort of retired although doing a bit of development with alternative energy. That and reading about alternative health. I have had success getting off pharmaceuticals with nutrition and herbs. I think I have enough info to write a scathing expo of modern medicine. Don’t know if it is worthwhile though. Medicine is much like religion. If you are a believer...for sure I would like contact info for the folks and a little bio.”

Judie VanDyck Moffit

Judie has 2 grown daughters, 7 grand kids ranging in age from 8 to 18 years. She moved from Florence, Oregon to McMinnville about 14 years ago, where she owned a pet store and auto recycling business. Judie and Dick will celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary in Nov. They have been doing a lot of traveling in their 5 years of marriage, They have traveled to 27 states. Prior to that Judie had only visited 4 states. They missed the Reunion due to a family trip to visit her daughter and grand kids in Ohio. Judie has many hobbies, from crocheting to making and painting very detailed bird houses. Her latest hobby is counted cross stitchery. Husband Dick enjoys woodworking creating everything from birdhouses to cedar chests to furniture. Judie and Dick also do cooperative projects making things for family and friends. 

Mary Wagner Nelson 

Mary wrote that they had planned a vacation in September and the Reunion wouldn’t work out for them. She would appreciate hearing from former classmates and information on school doings and our next Reunion.

Stan Walters

I’m located in Marysville, Washington. I look after the needs of a family whose father is just out of prison and is only allowed to contact his adult children. I’ve been keeping his wife and seven children off welfare; and with the help of several church members, they’ll be able to remain in their own home until their father can resume his place. I’ve been employed at Eylander Electric in Everett for 5 years. I make brackets that go into electric service panels so they take power from two sources (utility and generator, usually) Manual Transfer Switch, it’s called. Regretfully I haven’t found a wife,. For me, that is! I attend Smokey Point Church of Christ and I like to bicycle, hike and read. That’s me in Sept. ‘03. I’d enjoy hearing from any who would like to call.

Gary Wood

Gary is starting his 6th year as a “Network Communications Analyst 2” for Salem-Keizer Public Schools. He supervises a team of seven that keep the 16,000 computers in 74 builders running. Gary has been married to Kathie for 36 years. They have 2 married sons, 2 grandsons (4 yrs. and 1 yr.) and 2 granddaughters (3 yrs. and 6 months). Gary enjoys reading, going to auctions, traveling, yard work and his grandchildren.