A. S. S. ~ Alumni Sandstorm ~ 03/06/24
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Richard ROBERTS ('49)
Rex HUNT ('53)
Jimmie MEFFORD ('54)
Mike CLOWES ('54)
Fred AMES ('60)
Ed WOOD ('62)
Phyllis CUNNINGHAM ('64)
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Maren Smyth
144 Briant Street
Gretna, LA 70056
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>>From: Richard ROBERTS ('49)
Re: Facebook Post from Phil RAEKES' ('49-RIP) children
We lost our loving mom a few months ago, and less than 2 weeks ago, our
beloved dad joined her. Phil Raekes was indeed our proud and loving
patriarch, and his loss is a profound one for our family. He was a self-made
man, our dad. He endured struggles, but was full of grit and determined to
make a life for himself. He was so witty! He taught us right from wrong and
the importance of family. We love and miss him beyond words.
While the grief is deep, we land on immense gratitude. We were truly blessed
to have Phil and Mary Raekes as our loving parents for as long as we did.
❤️ ❤️
Thank you for all of the love and support! Grief has no rules, and we
appreciate that so many of your hearts see ours. Our parents had a long and
meaningful life, but life is still way too short, so make it matter and love
each other! --
Cheers,
-Richard ROBERTS ('49) ~ "Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but
how to dance in the rain" 805-202-8047
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>>From: Rex HUNT ('53)
2/9/24: Re: Addendum 1, Volume 2
Well of course Dr. Duh had been given a list of my pills and potions that I
take beforehand. B - U - T no one bothered to read that list! So when I
repeated that list to Nurse Hatchet, She immediately began verbally to beat
me about the head and shoulders.
Now I had been told just 7 days prior to continue my med regimen. Only they
forgot that among my meds I had recently been prescribed Eliquis, a
harmlessly sounding med. Except you never never never take just before,
during nor for like 2 weeks after a heart procedure. I was then shoved back
into my assigned broom closet and told to put my pants on and go home. Only
By now my son was off running errands for me. Of course it is raining and My
son was now a half a cart from finishing shopping at Costco. I had given him
my cell phone to hold till I was returned to my recovery room.
The hospital staff is unhappy at me for taking up a needed bed for those
who had or were having surgery that day.
SOOOooooo some time in the future I get to do this all again. Reminds me of
school times during WWII and air raid practice, where they use to scare us
kids to death, only to laugh and say Hey! can't you take a joke!
From Lovely Downtown Hanford Ca. where my son is loading up to return home
and doing a lot of mumbling under his breath. Hanford, a place where if you
don't make a mistake, then you are doing it wrong!
Rex Hunt (53wb)
12/31/23: That is the consensus of my other 3 doctors and the emergency room
at the hospital. Alas, there doesn't seem to be a cardiologist in office
between Dec. 20 and January 4th! sO PLEASE DON'T HAVE A HEART ATTACK TILL
JAN. 5TH
Some things are looking up. Wait--- when you are lying on your back,
everything is looking up. But I did get a phone call from my "In home
caretaker". She plans to come to work on January 3rd. Have not seen her
since Dec 23rd. Claims to be sick. People have told me, that I am sick my
whole life!
May the year 2024, see all your desires be worth striving for and all your
dreams be in color!
1/17: So Doctor Fumblethumbs tells me I am in need of another open heart
surgery: minor detail! He doesn't think I would survive! Not sure if he was
referring to my condition, or his ability! Oh forgot to wish my canine
friends a merry holiday. So to all you dogs, Fleas Navidad!
Rex Hunt: (53wb) I have found a way to help me to eat less, especially at my
evening meal. Seems a great way to have a diet. Eat a Hamburger 30 minutes
before dinner time. From lovely downtown Hanford, ca. ( Where, if ugly were
a virtue, we would rate most righteous.) home of the visually unpleasant and
partially bald.
1/15: So a whole lot of noise and not much was done. Doctor Stumblethumbs
did some minor repair to my pacemaker. It will have to be changed out in
near future. I think they did not replace it now, is so I can pay for
another 15 day vacation to Hawaii for doc and family. They are still going
to try to mend a broken Heart, some time in the future. But at the same
time, they say it is too late, that my aortic valve is calcified enough to
prevent a successful job. So again, I can pay for a trip to Bali,
Rex in lovely Downtown Hanford Ca. where a date can be had with a can of dog
food and a high pitched whistle.
1/10/24 So I am home again after getting the alarm on my pacemaker reset,
but found they will have to physically move my "Vena Cava" vein as my cancer
is encroaching. This before the Claw tried to repair my Aortic valve. Which
3 docs now tell me is of utmost importance. Whether for my benefit or to pay
for a trip to the Bahamas. I am never sure. But from the price tag he plans
on taking a plane of 21 year olds beauties with him. And he just returned
from 22 days in Hawaii.
must be damn nice to be a cardiologist at 36 years old.
My pacemaker will need to be replaced with in 3 months as there are some
"frayed" wiring. I don't know how they can see that. But I was hooked to a
computer for two days so maybe it just made a decision. to do something
rather than do nothing. Nothing does not pay very well. Looking forward to
next issue already.
catch you on the flip flop
Rex
Okay.. here it is 8 PM I was released from hospital at 6:45; Hell of a time
cut folks loose. To cold for me outside, nothing worth having to eat.
The found the cause for my pacemaker to beep.
Seems one of the LEADS is frayed and loose. They did a bandaid type cure
for now. But I will need to get it replaced hopefully within 3 months. also
the surgery they tried a year ago that put me in Bakersfield, still needs to
be done. Only more so. as the rim of the heart valve is starting to
"Calcify. I am now 90% house bound. My heart is not pumping enough blood to
spread the oxygen fast enough to keep me from gasping like a fish on the
dock. Walking to my kitchen leaves me breathless. My full time caretaker is
trying to cut her hours so she can babysit her granddaughter afternoons. She
is 5 and her mom works. I need someone to take me down to the creek and beat
me on a rock.
Screw it I am ordering Chinese. Hungry enough to gnaw thru a raw acorn
squash.
laying here looking at the ceiling, I realized; Women have more fun lying on
their back! Just a random thought!
So trill next time, this is Jack the all american boy coming to you from
station waco or is that wacko home of the mexican tostato and watered down
cerveza!
-Rex HUNT ('53wb) ~ Hanford, CA
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>>From: Jimmie MEFFORD ('54)
Re: Jeanette DUNCAN Mefford ('54-RIP)
Jeanette passed away on i/5/2024. A service will held at west side church
on 2/17/2024 @2:00pm.
-Jimmie MEFFORD ('54) ********************************************************
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
for 3/5: After another lap around the calendar it's time to wish Pat O'BRYAN
('54) a "Happy Birthday!" So, consider it done.
for 3/2: A "Happy Birthday!" to fellow classmate Debbie HOLDEN ('54) and
hope that all is well on the shores of Hood Canal.
for 2/27 A "Happy Birthday!" for fellow classmate Marilyn WORKING ('54).
Well, it just is.
A "Happy Anniversary!" to Carol TYNER ('52) and Dick ROBERTS ('49) because
they are.
For 2/22: Here's a "Happy Birthday!" to fellow classmate Darlene Pickles
('54) and the "Father of our Nation" George Washington (NAB, but a well
known Thorofare in Bomberville).
For 2/14: What would Valentine's Day be without saying "Happy Birthday!" to
the ace of the mound Bill Griffin (54)? Probably still Valentines Day.
For 2/1: A "Happy Birthday!" to Carol TYNER ('52). Trust you and Richard
(49) are in reasonable health.
For 1/31: Gene BARFUS ('53) is having a birthday today. If you see him,
please pass on my Happy Birthday! wishes.
For 1/27: A "Happy Birthday!" to M.L. ('63). And to remind her that age is
just a number, right.
For 1/25: A "Happy Birthday!" wish to fellow classmate Sue FARLEY ('54).
Hope the weather isnt getting you down.
For 1/13: A note to wish Bill WENDLAND ('54) a "Happy Birthday!"
For 1/5: A fellow classmate came into this world on this date five days late
for being the first baby of the year. "Happy Birthday!" to Roger McCLELLAN
(54).
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Silverton, OR
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>>From: Fred AMES ('60)
Re: Leslie Ellen AMES Murphy ('65 honorary - RIP)
Hello, everyone -
I am writing about my sister, Leslie Ellen Ames, who would have graduated in
Richland in 1965 had we not moved away in 1955; the last year she would have
attended school in Richland would have been when she was in the second
grade. Leslie died on January 17th of this year; she suffered for many years
from a number of ailments, many of which we suspected were related to her
exposure, in 1949, during the Green Run.
I would like to see if I could find her in any of the early school class
pictures on the Bombers web site but, unfortunately, her name does not
appear on any of them and I really have no idea which school she would have
attended. Can anyone out there help me with this? Our last home in Richland
was on Jadwin Drive, literally just around the corner from Chief Joseph HS,
and a year or two before moving there we were living at 1315 Cottonwood
Drive. Do you have any idea which elementary school(s) she would have
attended when living at either of these addresses? I doubt that anyone
reading this would remember her from so long ago but, if you do, please feel
free to drop me a message!
Thank you for any help you might be able to provide.
-Fred AMES ('60, if we had remained))
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>>From: Ed WOOD ('62)
Re: Never too old to make a difference
As some of you may recall, our son Brian (33) was killed by drug-impaired
drivers (yes, plural - two at the wheel of one vehicle) in 2010. That
launched my retirement career as an activist to combat the scourge of drug-
impaired driving. Every time I "retire" from this activity, a new thought
occurs to me and I reinsert myself into the campaign. My latest manuscript
was published by a highly-respected peer-review journal Jan 4, 2024. I'm
hoping this will make an impact and will dissuade states from adopting the
scientifically-invalid 5 ng/mL per se limit for marijuana's THC as
Washington, Montana and Illinois have done.
I don't expect very few to read this, but those who do might make a
difference.
My wife Janice (NAB) fell down the stairs at home and broke her back last
September. She was graced with the addition of two rods and 14 screws in her
spine as a result of this misadventure. It turns out this is a very serious
surgery with a 6-12 month recovery time. She's getting through it painfully,
but as a result we've been delayed in going to our Tucson winter hideout
until later this week. We're both looking forward to it.
-Ed WOOD ('62) ~ Littleton, CO
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>>From: Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
Re: Richland Rollarena 70th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, February 18th, the Richland Rollarena will be having an open house
from 1-9 pm. All proceeds will go to My Friends Place in Kennewick. $10 to
skate, donations are welcome. If you want to stop in and relive old memories
it's free. Standard menu of cotton candy, nachos, and pizza. Home owned
since 1954.
Re: Class of '64 - 60 yrs
Mark your calendars for September 13-14, 2024. We have booked the Richland
Community Center in Howard Amon Park for a fantastic weekend. Details to
follow, of course there will be Spudnuts.
We can't wait to see you!
-Phyllis CUNNINGHAM Coates ('64)
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BOMBER MEMORIAL JPEGs by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
If anyone wants to see the Bomber Memorial jpeg for any of these
deceased Bombersa, contact Shirley at haskins_4@charter.net
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Judy Ann CAMPBELL Mires ('64)
December 23, 1945 - December 18, 2023
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Becky Jo COLEMAN ('64)
October 17, 1946 - November 23, 2023
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Vernon "Keith" PETERSON ('65)
March 12, 1946 - January 11, 2024
'65 Bomber Memoial
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Maurice "Mo" WALLACE ('62)
December 22, 1943 - December 27, 2023
Einan's obit
1962 obit page
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Ronald W. MONK ('57)
July 12, 1939 - January 26, 2024
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Bob Vernell FRICK ('60)
June 7, 1942 - February 23, 2024
Legacy obit
Einan's obit
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Judith Larraine "Judy" SHAW ('65)
April 5, 1947 - December 2, 2023
1965 Bomber Memorial page
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Philip Michael "Phil" RAEKES ('49)
November 11, 1931 - January 27, 2024
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Velma Lois McCORD Jarrett ('54)
May 11, 1936 - January 25, 2024
Legacy obit
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Bobbi Jo JEFFRES Davis ('74)
August 15, 1953 - November 9, 2017
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James Maurice "Jim" SMITH ('59)
December 12, 1940 - February 14, 2024
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Brian Scott WILDENBORG ('89)
April 16, 1971 - February 12, 2024
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Donald Gribble "Donnie" RECTOR ('71 honorary)
March 25, 1953 - March 13, 1971
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Gregory Thomas "Greg" HOBSON ('67)
February 1, 1949 - February 12, 2024
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Kent Fred "Kento" KAMMENZIND ('71)
December 28, 1952 - January 8, 2024
online obit
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Paul Everett TUCKER ('61)
November 16, 1943 - February 8, 2024
funeral home obit
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Roger Howard ANDERSON ('57)
November 27, 1938 - January 22, 2024
Einan's obit
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Danny Wayne WORLEY ('69)
January 23, 1950 - January 3, 2015
1959 Memorial page
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Linda Sue STAFFORD Norwood ('59)
August 18, 1941 - January 12, 2024
Einan's obit
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Barry Mitchell PETERS ('73)
July 16, 1955 - January 10, 2024
Legacy obit
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Douglas Dean "Doug" BURT ('69)
March 24, 1950 - August 12, 1971
1969 Bomber Memorial page
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Corlee Ann "Corky" WILLIAMS Poppert ('54)
April 16, 1936 - December 10, 2023
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Terry William DITTMAN ('84)
July 26, 1965 - January 23, 2023
1984 Bomber Memorial page
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Mildred "Pauline" HUTTON Roberts ('84)
April 15, 1966 - September 28, 2018
1984 Bomber Memorial page
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12-31-23 Sandstorm Correction #2
Eric Mason MEEKER ('74 honorary at Col High and '74 HHS graduate)
October 2, 1955 - August 15, 2008
12/31/23 sandstorm link went TO A '66er memorial page.
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12-31-23 Sandstorm Correction #3
Cheryl Anne ZWEIFEL Tofte ('67)
June 7, 1949 - November 29, 2023
Cheryl actually died November 30, 2023.
At first it was reported that she died on November 29, 2023.
Then it was confirmed that she actually died November 30, 2023.
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12-31-23 Sandstorm Correction #4
Michael James "Mike" KENNEDY ('77)
August 29, 1959 - June 7, 2023
12/31/23 Legacy obit does not work
new link
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12-31-23 Sandstorm Correction #5
"Patti" COFFINDAFFER Maxon ('74) is listed three times
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12-31-23 Sandstorm Correction #7
Kevin Francis SULLIVAN ('74 Col High honorary and '74 HHS graduate)
July 15, 1956 - September 23, 2019
12/31/23 link will not open.
new link
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Barbara Kay "Barb" SHARP Lysher Porter ('62)
July 26, 1943 - January 1, 2024
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Leslie Ellen "Les" AMES Murphy ('65 honorary)
December 10, 1946 - January 17, 2024
Link to her '65 Memorial Page
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Laura Leigh ANDERSON Fields ('74)
October 28, 1955 - February 5, 2024
Legacy obit
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William Thomas "Bill" WILEY ('56)
October 21, 1937 - April 25, 2021
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Carolyn Ruth McVICKER Hanson ('72)
May 3, 1954 - February 1, 2023
Her funeral home page
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Alan Berkley ZUMWALT ('63)
April 19, 1944 - November 6, 2022
Online obit
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Henry "David"/"Dave" GALBRAITH ('74 RHS/HHS)
May 23, 1956 - August 30, 2020
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David Lars "Dave" McVICKER ('74)
January 10, 1956 - December 20, 2023
Funeral Home page
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Rita Ann BURTON Werderman ('76)
September 13, 1957 - February 23, 2024
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Margaret Ann JASKE ('69)
November 12, 1951 - September 29, 2020
'69 Memorial page
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Aaron Jeffrey MELOY (`05)
September 24, 1986 - January 26, 2024
Einan's obit
More about his death
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Edith May WEIDLE Hansen ('42)
August 5, 1924 - January 24, 2024
Legacy obit
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Linda Kay "Lyn" DREHER Soehnlein ('69)
November 21, 1950 - January 26, 2024
Funeral Home obit
1969 Bomber Memorial page
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Judith Loralee "Judi" JASCHEK Smith ('60)
November 16, 1942 - January 3, 2024
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Kieran Kole "Kie" MURPHY ('14 honorary)
April 12, 1996 - April 24, 2023
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Thomas Gerald "Tom" MAXFIELD ('58)
April 19, 1940 - January 9, 2024
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Bobbie "Jeanette" DUNCAN Mefford ('54)
June 28, 1936 - January 5, 2024
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Rick Allen HUCKFELDT ('89)
April 2, 1971 - December 31, 2023
Einan's obit
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Mary Esther ANDERSON Lippold ('54)
August 15, 1936 - December 24, 2023
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Gery John SCHIRADO ('62)
September 28, 1944 - January 8, 2024
1962 Bomber Memorial
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Daniel K. "Dan" HOOVER ('91)
December **, 1972 - February 4, 2018
Legacy obit
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James Daniel "Jim" PAYNE ('78)
November 8, 1959 - January 7, 2024
Einan's obit
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Mary Lynn WINSTON Wymer ('55)
August 17, 1937 - November 27, 2023
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David Brian "Dave" SCHULZ ('63)
January 16, 1945 - December 30, 2023
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Ann Marie HEDGES ('67)
January 7, 1949 - December 26, 2023
Legacy obit
1967 Bomber Memorial page
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