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Sharon Wilde (Marler)

Roma, Pat, andall  61-ers

  I love checking the site for the news from/about the Class of 61. We did have a wonderfully invested class...one that taught us to make good choices and progress through life with positive reactions to the joys and the challenges we have experienced.

  Do you all remember our first assembly? There we were in the back of the auditorium excited, a little unncomfortable and nervous, knowing we now were a part of something important. How honored we felt when the seniors asked us to stand up while they presented a welcoming message. We stood, and heard the entire class of seniors saying in unisom: "potato chips, potato chips, crunsh, crunch, crunch. Sophomores, sophomores, here's your lunch." And then they waved to us with an appendage we all recognized. My bottom had to be the first one that plopped back down in my chair! It was embarrassing, Yet, it established where we belonged at the time; and it affirmed  that one day we would be in the senior section, ready to take on the challenges and choices life would offer us. We do miss those who have died, but will always remember them as part of "the us."  

   We have lived in Maryland, Tennessee, Nevada, Italy--Sicily and Sardenia--Florida, and here we are back in Idaho. Dick and I will celebrate our 53rd wedding anniversay soon. We raised two daughters who gave us three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. I've fought a few battles with cancer, and Dick has had a couple heart attacks, but overall, we are healthy, happy, and love life. To all you 61-ers, thank you for the friendships, support, and fun!

Leslie S. Hess (Hunter)

Roma, I am so sorry to hear about Mikes passing. I haven't seen him since we graduated but I still remember him well. 

Thank you for keeping us informed on things going on with our class. 

Leslie S. Hess Hunter

Roma Jenks (Hurley)

I too love to check the site for classmate comments. Sharon I did not remember our first assembly, but, that was funny. Sharon, Ray and Leslie, thanks for your comments.

Timothy Welch

blaine... nice hearing from you.  Hope life will cotinue on for you and yours.  I swim laps, fight diabetes,enjoy my 14 grand kids and do one day at a time. Be safe, keep trucking and bless you.

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Classmate  "Sydnae Sholley Ashby, 72, Pocatello, passed away April 28, 2016 at a local care center.  A complete obituary will be in a future edition of the Idaho State Journal.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, 232-0542.  Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com"  Sydnae has suffered with alzheimers for years.  I will update information as it becomes available.  Update:  Funeral services will be held Sat. May 7, 2016 at 11 am in the Alameda LDS 2nd Ward, corner of Walnut and Jefferson, Pocatello.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9pm in the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello and one hour prior to services on Saturday in the church.

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

Hi I just wantd to let you know that Lanee Yowell Godfrey passed away last night May 15th 2016. I will post more info when I get it.

RaNae Green (Palmer)

This was so well written (and fitting for Lenee) that I thought fellow classmates would enjoy reading it in full.  I first got to know Lenee when we worked together at Newberrys in high school.  She was always (until her illness) such a fun vibrant gal.  RIP Lenee.  

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Congratulations to classmate Linda Lee (Green) Smith, she recently utilized her singing talent to win the Ms Senior Idaho contest.  Best of luck in the upcoming national competition in Atlantic City.  Linda, you've made your class proud......way to go Gal !!

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

Hi just wanted to let you know That Chuck Bledsoe  passed away on June 2m, 2016 at his home. Arraangements are under the care of Manning-Wheatley Funeral  Chapel, There has not been anything more in the paper. I have been waiting  to post.

Diane Okamura (Ross)

Don't know how many people in the Idaho area will see this in time  but I just found out about it this week in the AARP Bulletin.   The AARP Idaho and the US Small Business Adm. Are hosting  two Encore Entrepreneur events in July to help  Idahoans sage 50-plus start or grow a new business.   The workshops offer budding entrepreneurs to get information and connect with mentors who have small -business experience.  The events are in Boise July 19th  9-to 10:30 a.m. And in Pocatello July 20 1:30-3 p.m. Community leaders will be on hand , along with counsellors and mentors from SBA and SCORE , a non profit organization that provides business mentoring Services.  For more information or to register go to e mail:  aarpid@aarp.org or all 208-334-1698.  I'm sending this because some people may need to supplement their income or have a hobby that they could sell their products or talents and would not know how to do it.  Please share with friends or relatives or even your own kids this information if it would be of interest.  Diane Okamura Ross

Jana Lords (Harris)

Lenee was such a sweet friend to me. We lived close to each other. Spent a lot of time at her house.  Her parents were awesome.  

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

We ave lost another classmate Katherine Lake Clark Passed away  in a local health care center July 13th after eight years of extended illness in Pocatello. Furneral service will be held July 23rd, 2016 at 11:00 am at Colonial Furneral Home 2005 S 4th Ave, Pocatello with a viewing for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 3 pm at Washington Heights Memorial Park 4500 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84403 Condolences may be made onling at www.Colonial-furneralhome.com

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

I just received word that Marolyn Elle Sabala died in a tragic accident. She was on a float trip  Her date of death was July 18th or early morning July 19th. May she rest in peace .

RaNae Green (Palmer)

The family of Lenee Godfrey will receive friends at her graveside at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Pocatello on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of Lenee's life from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Cedar Hills Condo's Club House on Cedar Hills Rd off of Bannock Hwy in Pocatello.  (208) 233-0686.

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

The Memorial Service for Marolyn Elle ( Sabala) will be held Sunday Aug 7th 2 - 5pm @

                                                McMenamin's Edgefield

                                                 2126 S.W. Halsey Street

                                                  Trotdale, Oregon, 97060

The Family hopes all who can will join them to honor Marolyn's Life. Lodging is available at the facility if needed. Reservations can be made online @ www.Mcmenamins.com/edgfield or by calling (800) 669-8610

Stanley Zweigart

Thanks to all who posted the kind and gentle birthday wishes.  God Bless you all.

Davis Katsilometes

Happy Birthdat Stan, May you have many, many more...Davis

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Classmate Steve Perkins of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away January 7, 2017.  Funeral arrangements to be announced later by Cornelison Funeral Home 232-0542.  Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com.  RIP Steve. 

Funeral services for Steve will be held Saturday January 14, 2017, at 11 am in the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 North 15th Ave., Pocatello.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday and one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello.  

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Classmate Kathleen Ann Draper Dunn passed away at her home in Blackfoot on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  A funeral service will be at 11am Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Blackfoot 6th Ward.  Family will meet friends from 6-8 pm Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Hawker Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.  (Kathleen married Ralph Dunn, class of 59.  She suffered with alzheimer's disease for many years.)

Growing up I was best friends with Kathy, Diane Henderson and Kay Anthony.  The four of us did everything together and made a lot of memories.  Now both Diane and Kathy are gone and Kay lives on the east coast.  Grateful I had the opportunity to have such great friends, and grow up in great time.  RIP Kathy.  

Sharon Wilde (Marler)

Sad to hear that. Alzheimers is such a nasty disease. Condolences to her family, and to you RaNae for the loss of such a good friend. ((Hugs))

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Classmate Ronny S. Smith, passed away Mach 2, 2017 from a sudden heart attack.  Per his obituary "after graduation, Ronny joined the Army and was discharged in 1964.  He became a Master Journeyman Electrician and continued college to become an Electrical Engineer.  He worked many places then started his own business, Sawtooth Electrical, which he operated until his death.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and woodworker.  He is survived by his wife JoAnn, 7 children, 15 grandchildren  and 7 great grandchildren.  Ronny was a man full of love, who graced the world with his presence.  He lived a life with many titles, positions and roles, all of which he played very well.  But those that came with the forests and lakes, where he wandered, would forever be his favorite.  His hands crafted many things and held many children, all of whom he loved.  As per his wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services.  Condolences can be made through Wilks Funeral Home's website or to JoAnn directly."    RIP Ronny.   

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

Hi I just receved a note from Jerry Lowe that we have lost another member of our class. Saundra Lee Harison Wolf. She passed away on February 17th, 2017 in the Rochester NY . I have put more information on the in Memeory site. There will be a Memorial Service at a later date to celebrate her life.

RaNae Green (Palmer)

Classmate Ernest Sutton passed away, from a brain tumor, on April 28, 2017.  Services for Dr. Sutton will be held at the South Bannock LDS church house on Bannock Hiway on Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 AM with a viewing to precede at 9:30 am.  There will also be a viewing from 6-8 PM at Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, May 5th.  

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

I just received word from Rita that  Robert (Bob) Enwall passed away 06/09/2017 In the Denver Area if anyone has any Information about his services Pleas e-mail me. Thank you Pat

Patricia Walsh (Turman)

We have lost another classmate Rose Etta Babitt Mathews. She passed away on September 11, 2017. Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept 1, at 12 Noon in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Pocatello. Family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Thrusday evening in the Cornelison Furneral home 431 N 15th Ave. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com