Remembering Classmate Lee Gooding

Reminder: 2017 LHS Summer Party

The multi-class 2017 LHS Summer Reunion Party hosted by Gini Yegsigian is coming before you know it on October 7th. Now is the time to reserve your place. There is an attendance limit that is likely to be reached. The flyer below has all of the details.

Remember, this is the last year that Gini will be hosting this party. You do not want to miss it! Share this with your friends.

In Memory of Classmate Dave Dukeman

Our classmate, Dave Dukeman, has passed away. For those of you that are not on Facebook, here is part of a recent post there.

“[He] served as manager of the College of the Redwoods Bookstore for 25 years. He also worked for more than 35 years as a small engine mechanic at Western Chainsaw in Eureka, which he always considered to be his fun job.”

 

OBITUARY: David Lee Dukeman, 1945-2017

David Lee Dukeman, age 71, of Eureka, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017, surrounded by his wife and sons, after a battle with lung cancer.

Here are a couple of classmate comments:

Neil Obright David was a joy to know in David was a joy to know in high school and I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Gerald Miwa: I am profoundly saddened by this news. I was not as close to Dave as some other classmates but, it seemed, every several years we connected as in El Camino, our 25th and 50th reunions and some email exchanges through the years. During these contacts Dave always made me feel welcome and it seemed the years since our high school life had not occurred. I will miss not being able to reconnect with him again. I will miss you Dave.

Some Very Sad News

I am afraid I have to pass on some very sad news.

Derek, Ilona’s husband, passed away on January 1st. I am sure many of you knew Derek, from past reunions.

He had fallen about 3 weeks earlier and was taken to emergency where they found dire health concerns.  He was in intensive care for about 2 weeks, then moved to a “recovery facility”.  It was more than he could come back from.

Below is a photo taken from a recent reunion in 2014. Derek is in the front row on the right.

 

Selected Photos From the 2016 Reunion Party

I know many of you did attend this year’s edition of the now annual LHS Classes of 1961-1964 Reunion Party last September. But like me, some of you were unable to attend – our bad. From what I understand, once again, Gini Yegsigian hosted an awesome party with great food.

For those of you who did not make it, I have posted a few photos here to give you a little idea what we missed. By the way, collecting and labelling these photos was done by Ron Secory (62).

 

 

I suspect it will not be long before the planning for the 2017 edition begins. Stay tuned!

 

2016 LHS Class of 61-62-63-64 Reunion Reminder

Note from Gini. Take the challenge.

Tina & Gini in Vegas

Gini went to Vegas to see Tina’s recent show she and her family put on. Here are her comments and a photo she emailed me.

The band was great. Tina. Phil. 2 daughters Who are soooooo Talented.