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Sam Raguso
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| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Retired - Banking |
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Spouse: Connie Activities/Hobbies: Philately, Calligraphy, World History, Collect books and movies, restoration of Antique ship models, collect antique rugs and prints I graduated from Whitman College in 1964 with a BA in Economics. I worked for Sea First from 1964 to 1981 and Bank of America from 1982 to 1993 in National and International Banking. I graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School in 1978 and completed a course in International studies from the Wharton School of Finance in 1980. I served in the U.S. Army from 1965 – 1971 and subsequently did some related private contract work. I have been a lifelong philatelist, a student of history and 16th – 19th century naval architecture. Upon occasion I work on restoration of antique sailing ship models. My wife, Connie, and I have been together since our first date in 1958 (married in 1962). Connie is a highly skilled database developer and marketing resources manager and enjoys her work immensely. We still own our black MGB purchased new in 1969 and live happily in a Seattle apartment. We enjoy numerous hobbies and pursue a simple lifestyle.
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Sandy Rawls (Cline)
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Deceased Sandy was a generous, kind and gracious woman with a bright and beautiful smile for everyone. She had indomitable amounts of grit and determination in fighting the disease of cancer that finally took her body but never her spirit. She was a professional educator all her adult life, teacher, principal, superintendent. Sandy was the best friend, partner and lover to her husband, a devoted daughter to her mother and father, and loving mother and grandmother to her children. She embodied the wholeness and purpose of God's plan for her, living her life in Christian witness. She enjoyed her horse, and loved sharing time in her flower gardens and home with friends. She loved life and its relationship with people; always seeking to unlock the best in others. Above all, Sandy was a tender, strong and devoted friend to many, many people. She will be missed forever. Sandy was an active member of Chapter FT, P.E.O., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and the Walla Walla Country Club. Professionally, she was a member of the Washington Association of School Administrators, American Association of University Women, and Phi Delta Kappa. During high school she was selected as a Walla Walla Fair Princess Farmerette in 1959, and a former member of the Wagonettes Drill Team. She is survived by her husband, David Lewis Rawls, at home; a step-daughter, Paula Kay of Eagle River, Alaska; a son, Todd DeGabriele of Lake Stevens, WA and step-son Justin W. Rawls of Bow, WA; her father, Franklin "Doc" Cline of Walla Walla; a brother, Chuck Cline of Port Orchard, WA; former husband, Robert DeGabriele of Bothell, WA; seven grandchildren: Alex, Gretchen, and Dylan DeGabriele, Emma and Audrey Rawls, Tia and Sara Kay. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Kay. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Cline. (note: from obit dated 4/21/06) |
Ann Ray
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| Marital status: | Single |
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| Occupation: | Retired |
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Born in Springfield, Missouri, Aug. 26, 1941, my parents, brother (Scotty '58) and I moved to W.W. where I started school at Green Park. We built a new home and I transferred to Sharpstein (6th Grade), then Pioneer, Garrison, and Wa-Hi. Several people have asked why "no senior picture" -- married in June was told I couldn't return without a physical -- so I enrolled in night school (2 yrs), taught by my "favorite" teacher/principal (Pete Hanson)! Through the years I continued my schooling, working after my four children were through school. We tranferred around the NW with Standard Oil/Chevron for over 27 years. My husband, Duane Castoldi, being "Italian" so I am related by marriage to quite a few of our classmates (Lucarelli, Zaro, etc.) I worked (federal service for 13 years) with Bureau of Land Management , Bonneville Power, and Corps of Engineers. After moving back to W.W. in 1989, was re-introduced by "Bro" Gary Buttice to Buford Barritt, who was a retired Navy Chief/Submarine Service and on PT boats in Vietnam. We moved to the Blue Mountains (Kooskooskie) and rebuilt/remodeled three cabins. Our camping/motorcycling was put on hold for over 6 years to care for both our parents. We felt fortunate to have them next door and close by. In the Photo Album section I've included five photos of our cabins and family. One of my favorite photos is of Buford and "Lucky", a 2 day old baby fawn. That summer we had over 900 children/adults, some even weekly. I entered two pictures in the S.E. Washington Fair taken by Elaine Logan and Judie Davis, both of which won ribbon (one blue, one white). In 14 years we have raised a "MaMa" Squirrel and lots of fish in our pond not to mention raccoons, a Golden Eagle family, quail, a variety of birds, bats, and a few possums. Buford and I combined have 4 children, each with 3 girls and 1 boy. Buford's children are Terry (CA), Bron (CA), Nora (TX), and Caprica (SC). Mine are Mike (OR), Lisa (Afghanistan/temporarily), Leslie (WA), and Lori (WA). I have spent the last two winters, besides missing Buford, doing my "Dick Tracy" (as Capt. Fred Moore calls me) searching for our '59 classmates. After over 40 years, have really enjoyed finding/visiting with our classmates and WAIT till you view all the memorabilia many of you have graciously shared with our classmates. Seven cases not counting all the clothes, i.e. gym outfits, cheerleading, formals, letterman jackets, band uniforms, graduation robes, etc. In closing, I would like to wish all '59 Classmates the "BEST" of good health, lots of happiness, and a great life over the next 50 years! |
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John Rea
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James Reid
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| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | retired |
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After graduation, I went to CBC for one year, came home that next summer and joined "The Gems" band. We played our music around the Northwest and Canada for five years. We have recently reunited our band this year, to the delight of ourselves and our "60 some year young" fans, this year and have plans to perform again, sometime in the future. In 1963, I married Marian Haken, class of 1961. We have two sons and five grandchildren. When the Gems band broke up in 1965, I went to work for Pay Less Drug and just retired two years ago, after 42 years with Pay Less and Rite Aid. The first 18 years was in advertising and the remainder in management, store manager. Now that I'm retired from that, I'm able to pursue my art career full time. I have a web sight; jamesreidartist.com. I first started painting seriously in 1973 and am now a full time artist, living in Boise, Idaho. |
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Donna Reistad (Niemeyer)
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| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 6 |
| Occupation: | Retired - Title & Escrow |
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Spouse: Lowell Children: 1 Son & 5 Daughters Grandchildren: 9 Grandsons & 15 Granddaughters Great Grandchildren: 2 Great Grandsons & 8 Great Granddaughters Activities/Hobbies: Caregiving, Crocheting, Nascar I married Gene McDaniel, my high school sweetheart. We were married 10 years, then divorced. We had three girls and one boy. Gene was killed a few years after our divorce in a private airplane crash. In 1969 I came back to Walla Walla and worked at the Walla Walla Cannery - nights and Red Apple - days. I met my second husband, Vern Fuge, and he had two teenage girls. He passed away in 2002. We were married for 34 wonderful years. We were married one day and had all six children in our home. When I married Gene he was a Navy man and we had some wonderful travels – California, Japan (my son was born in Yokosuka, Japan), Guam, Philippines, Maryland, and back to Washington. When Vern and I moved to Yakima I went to work for an attorney’s office, then a title company. I retired 25 years later in 2008. As a result of our six children, I have 24 grandchildren and 10-1/2 great grandchildren. I have had many blessing in my life and many ups and downs, but I am very thankful for my life. I am very blessed.
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Wayne Rembold
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| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Real Estate Development |
| Comment: I continue to work in the real estate development business with two of my daughters in our Portland based company. All our daughters are married with children (5 total). Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion and playing a little golf. | |
Herbert Rempel
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| Deceased date: | 2021-03-02 |
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Robert Rempel
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Deceased Union-Bulletin, 27 May, 1970 Robert A. Rempel Dies in Plane Crash Robert Arther Rempel, 29, of Renton and formerly of Walla Walla, and William B. Wilson, 27, of Bellevue, were killed in the crash of a light plane just before sunset Tuesday at the Avey Air Strip on the United States-Canadian borner. Wilson was the pilot. John Lium, U.S. Customs port director in Laurier, Wash., said, "I was watching and it (the plane) seemed to overshoot the runway before clipping the trees." Rempel was born in Walla Walla March 16, 1941, and was the son of Prof. Arthur Rempel of the Whitman College Biology Department and Lucille E. Remple, co-director of the Walla Walla Center for Youth Services. Robert graduated from Wa-Hi and attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco. He gave flight lessons for the Renton Aviation Co. until two years ago. He had served as a pilot for Air West. Prior to his death he had returned to giving flight lessons. He had recently returned to Walla Walla for a weekend with his family. While home he had served as best man for his sister's wedding. Survivors, in addition to his parents include his twin brother, Herbert, who is employed at the Veterans' Administration Hospital. A sister, Mrs. William (Margaret) Cook Jr. of Torrance, Calif., and another brother, Roland, 17. Another brother, Paul, was killed in a parachute accident in June, 1962. Memorial services were held at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Emrys P. Thomas officiating. |
Duane Remus
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DECEASED June 29, 1941 - April 2, 2013 Duane was born in Walla Walla on June 29, 1941, to Fred Charles and Ruby Alley Remus. He grew up in Dixie and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1959. He joined the Army shortly after high school in 1963 and served until honorably discharged in 1969. After serving in the Army, Duane worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years after which time he was medically retired. Duane participated in the local Shriners group, sold real estate and loved riding ATV's in the mountains. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, photography, gardening, playing with his dogs and 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He loved traveling to Arizona with his wife each winter and returning to their home in Waitsburg each spring. Duane is survived by his wife, Betty at the home, two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Rob Mercer of Richland and Elizabeth and Dennis Wright of Waitsburg; two sons and daughter-in-law, John and Toni Stiffler of Prescott and Richard (Rik) Remus of Monarch, Colo.; one sister, Darleen Smith of Hermiston; one sister-in-law, Dottie Remus of Tacoma; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Melvin Remus; and one sister, Eva Hall. A celebration of life will be held at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steve Morris officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waitsburg Ambulance Fund through the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
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