GoFundMe link for Ellaine Bates Hanke's daughter

Classmate Ellaine Bates Hanke's daughter and family lost their home and business in the Paradise, CA fire this week. A GoFundMe account has been set up for them to help with their recovery. Please consider a donation.

Joy Lynn Hartley Family Recovery

This is the text from the GoFundMe page:

Paradise may be lost for now, but it will be back and better then ever with your help.

As you all are probably aware, the fires in Northern California flared up this week and completely demolished the beautiful town of Paradise, California. Unfortunately for our friends, the Hartley Family, they have lost everything in the blaze. Two family homes and the beloved family business, Joy Lyn's Candies, which was recently passed from Bill & Pam to the next Generation of Harley owners Glenn & Jody, were all gone in less then a day.

The Hartley family has touched the lives of countless people through their Family Candy store as well as all of the tireless hours they have put into events such as "Chocolate Fest" which brings the community together in support of non-profit youth organizations. You all will remember "Billy Wonka" wandering the festival taking pictures with everyone, making sure the event is a huge success and that all attendees have a deliciously good time.

The Hartley family has been doing things for their friends, family and community for a very long time, and now it is our time to show them how much we appreciate them and help them get back on their feet as they rent a home together and work on rebuilding their lives, homes, and their beloved Joy Lyn's Candies.

Kerry Hedahl, Obituary Everett Herald

I am sorry to report the death of classmate Kerry Hedahl, on Oct 8, 2018. Here is his obituary from the Everett Herald.

Here's the text: June 18, 1952 - October 8, 2018 Kerry Charles Hedahl, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He spent the last few weeks of his life with family and friends before succumbing to cancer. Kerry was born on June 18, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Snohomish, WA, with his parents, Phyllis (Bobbie) and Irvin Hedahl. He was the third oldest child in his family being younger brother to Perry and Linda and older brother to sister, Marlene. His family was active in Scouting and Kerry earned his Eagle Scout. The skills he learned as a scout helped him enjoy all the outdoor adventures he had. Kerry graduated from Snohomish High School in 1970. He started working for Bickford Motors in Snohomish and then went to work for Motor Trucks, Inc. in Everett. Kerry married Cindy Tenney in 1974 and was blessed with two children, Jillian and Shayne. He was the owner and master mechanic at Eagle Truck and Equipment in Lake Stevens, WA. Kerry later worked for Viking Equipment and then started the company Viking Rentals in Smokey Point before retiring in 2000. Kerry married Anita McCall in 1998. He moved into her family home on Camano Island, WA, with her children Ben, Sarah, and Matt. Kerry's greatest joys in life were his family vacations, his dogs, hunting, camping and fishing. The start of a good story from Kerry always revolved around some or all of his greatest joys. Some he shared often were...Sing-a-long weenie roasts, "the biggest buck you ever saw," "I was told not to kick that bucket" and "I lost that lure when." He is survived by his wife and best fishing partner, Anita, and their five children, Jillian Hedahl (Jeff) Sorenson, Ben (Jaimi) McCall, Shayne (Brittney) Hedahl, Sarah Remick and her partner Jeffrey Harnden, Matt (Shannon) McCall; ten grandchildren, and sister, Marlene (Steve) Maier Arnhold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie Tuengel and Irvin Hedahl; his brother, Perry Hedahl and sister, Linda (Mac and Bill) Newman. A Celebration of Life will be held November 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.

Thanks to Steve Humphries for the update

Lorna Ford Kelly Obituary

I am sorry to report that classmate Lorna Ford Kelly passed away August 5, 2018. A memorial service will be held August 15, as listed below. Her obituary and guest book are at the Everett Herald website:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldnet/obituary.aspx?n=lorna-kelly&pid=189884357&fhid=10690

On Sunday, August 5, 2018, Lorna Mae Kelly, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 66. Lorna was born on May 1, 1952 in Everett, Washington to Max and Una Ford. She was raised on a farm in Machias, Washington along with her two brothers and two sisters. Lorna, as well as her siblings, had a passion for horses that led to her dad founding and leading the Rounders 4-H club. They would host horse play-days on their property for years after Lorna graduating from Snohomish High School in 1970. Lorna was known for her adventurous spirit. She continued to own horses most of her life, gaming in local play-days with her daughters and trail riding in the Cascade Mountains with her family. While working at Fluke in marketing, she met the love of her life, Bryan, and was married on September 22, 1984. Later retiring from Fluke with over two decades with the company. She stayed in the Snohomish area her entire life until recently relocating to Arlington, WA, with her husband to their dream house on the lake. After retirement, Lorna was passionate about breeding, raising and showing pedigreed Ragdoll cats, so much so that she owned a successful business selling Ragdoll kittens all over the world. Over the years, she has met many of her close friends from it. She was a world traveler, taking along her mother, husband, children, and grandchildren on her adventures. Lorna enjoyed cruising the Mediterranean, horseback riding the Canadian Rocky Mountains, exploring the Mayan ruins, touring New Zealand by camper van, traversing a wild African safari, glided through Venice's grand waterways, walked the old roads of Israel, viewing Iceland by Icelandic pony, listening to the waves at her brother, Lonney and Stacey's Mexican villa and many other exciting trips. Lorna has lived a life full of love and passion for her family and friends. Lorna was predeceased by her father, Max, aunt, Diane, and nephew, Justin. She is survived by her husband, Bryan of 33 years, her mother, Una; brothers, Lonney and Kerry, sisters, Maxine and Tamera; children Stacey, Kelli (Jazon), Hannah (Chris), and nine grandchildren, Kylie, Sammie, Kirsa, Brad, Wesley, Julia, Colt, Georgia, Dawson and with another granddaughter expected in October. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations can be made out to the Burn Road Bible Church in Lorna's name. A celebration of Lorna's life will be held on August 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at LifePoint Church, 14619 28th St NE, Lake Stevens.

Thanks to Steve Humphries for passing word along

Class Picnic August 11, 2018

A message from Caryl Maddy deJong:

Good morning, all!

We will be having the annual class picnic on August 11, from 3:00 p.m. to dark at Dan Parker's home on Lords Hill.  Hamburgers and hotdogs, with all the fixin's will be provided.  Please bring a salad or dessert and your own beverages.  Please bring your own cooler, as well.

It would be very helpful if you rsvp to this e-mail address so we have a rough head count for the burgers and hotdogs.  

If you have e-mail addresses for any classmates that you don't see listed above, please forward this to them, and then send me their e-mail address so I can add it to the master list.

I will miss this year's event as we have an extended family trip to the San Juan islands planned for that weekend.  I hope everyone has a terrific time.  Just think - the 50 year reunion is only two years away!  Can you believe it!  

Take care,

Caryl Maddy de Jong

Caryl Thorp

snohs1970@yahoo.com

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I won't be able to attend, but if anyone takes pictures that they'd like to share, please email jpgs or bmps to me at: kathleentaylor1952@gmail.com   I'll post them