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Garrison, Jim

 

 

 

 

 

Carson, WA

 

     

Gehrman, Mike

 


Mt. Hood, OR

 


Spouse:  Jodi
Children:  Rebecca  age 11

Current Activities.   Owner and Operator of Wyeast Expeditions, a river outfitting business.  
  http://www.wyeastexpeditions.com   541-352-6951
I conduct school field trips in a 51 foot replica of a Native American dugout canoe.  I also conduct fishing and rafting trips throughout the state of Oregon.  I have a private plane that I commute between trips and home.  I recently retired from  ski industry management after spending 26 years at Mt Hood Meadows.


Gerlach Mason Tracy, Janet

 


West Hartford, CT

 

 My graduation from OSU was followed by an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in dietetics.  I married John Mason in '68 and moved to West Hartford, CT.  We have two children John 31yo and Holly 29 yo and both married.  My husband died after a long illness in '91.  I married Dan Tracy, in '96 and lived in Hong Kong for several years.  We are now both retired to West Hartford, CT and enjoy volunteer work, paddle tennis, tennis, golf, hiking and travel.  My parents still live in my childhood home so I enjoy frequent trips back to Springfield and renewing SHS friendships.  See you all at reunion.Janet Gerlach Tracy

Gibson Lundberg, Donna

 

 


Klamath Falls, OR



CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Bowling, Crocheting, Craftwork, Camping, Travel
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 40 YEARS: Married first time in 1963 for eight years, had two daughters, owned and managed thirty one rental units, worked at J.C. Pennyıs for three years, divorced in 1971, remarried in 1975 to a school teacher and contractor, still manage books on the rentals and constructions co. up to the present time.  
rona4221@yahoo.com

Gibson Wrona, Terrina

 

 


Vashon. WA

 


 

Upon finishing High School, I entered College and gained 20 pounds! I transferred and finished with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy at Colorado State U. and lost 10 pounds. My first real job was in Hartford Conn., then onto Baltimore, Maryland at John Hopkins Hospital for two years in Psychiatric O.T. with an awesome on the job experience. That was followed by 3 months tramping through 9 countries in Europe, via the Euro-rail and hostels. Then back to the West Coast, (the more friendly territory to a westerner). San Jose was the first stop. Dorothy (Naylor) Stanley recognized me and took me in. Since 1971 Northern California, south of San Francisco on the Peninsula, has been my home. Dorothy introduced me to my first husband, and we wisely purchased our home in 1974. Two beautiful daughters were a result of our union, yes a divorce, (minus 10 pounds) and then his untimely death in 1996, (thatıs when the last 20 pounds came off and stayed off!) January 1999 was the finish of my first career, HMOıs and now Medicare cutbacks required a change of careers. It was back to college and retraining in Early Childhood Education, let me tell you teaching and chasing 9 to 10, 3 year old for 40 hours/week does not allow joints and muscles to become stiff! In my experience, activity, diet and relaxation are the secrets of l-o-n-g life. Even better yet, is that close intimate relationship with God himself, for he has always been my safety net when the road was long and the going tough. I hope the same conclusion has been your experience.

 


Gilliland, Janice

 

 


American Fork, UT


CURRENT ACTIVITIES: After being a Family Counselor for 32 years in various state agencies (State Hospital, Mental Health Center, Division of Family Services {Supervisor of an Adolescent Runaway & Ungovernable Shelter}) then as a State five County Domestic Violence Specialist, I retired early to begin a business with my son. We currently have two businesses.
   As with other small business owners, I have little time for other things. However I do travel some, enjoy family and friends, mountain biking, hiking, reading and still find relaxation at the piano. Maintaining my state Social Work license, I still do the occasional adoption Home Study for a private International Adoption Agency. 


Goats, Larry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Springfield, OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Working at Springfield Utility Board (35 years). Hunting trips with brother and friends as often as possible. Working on the landscaping of our new home.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 40 YEARS: Hunting trips to Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska and N.W. Territories, Canada--Hunting for Elk, Caribou, Moose and Dall Sheep-- Some encounters with Grizzliest. Vacations with Darlene and my brother and sister-in-law to Hawaii, Hong Kong, Canton, China, Thailand, Australia, Venezuela, Singapore and Malaysia.

 
Written by Larry's wife Darlene Adams Goats   
Larry's brother traveled the world on business and earned free air miles.  He and his wife would use the miles to go on overseas vacations.  They always had lots of extra miles so, in 1988, they started asking us to go along with them...free airline tickets and either business or first class seats.  Before our first trip, I went to work at Bi-Mart on Mohawk during the Christmas season to earn money for our vacation.  That turned into 17 years before I retired in 2005.  I was the receptionist for 14 years and worked in the pharmacy my last 3 years.  I kept working just so we would have extra money to go on vacation whenever the occasion arose. 
     Our first trip was to Thailand, Hong Kong and a one day trip to Canton, China.  What a culture shock for these two naive Oregonians!  We loved it all though and were hooked on travel from then on. 
     We have since been to Australia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Caymen Islands, Singapore, Malaysia, Hawaii and several places in Mexico.  In 2002, I went on a European cruise with my Mother where we toured several European countries.  The highlights were Berlin, Germany and St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia.  Seeing the remains of the Berlin wall and standing in Red Square by the Kremlin was surreal.  I couldn't believe I was there. 
     After I retired, we went on a Mediterranean cruise that Wayne and Kathy Howard were on, too.  We went to Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Santorini and Turkey.  Several highlights on that trip were the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. 
     Larry is scheduled to retire January '09 after 44 years at Springfield Utility Board.  In May of '09, we are going to South Africa for hunting and sightseeing with his brother and wife.  After that, we hope to do more traveling in the U.S. and lots of camping with friends and family.  We have 6 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  They all live in the Hillsboro and Prineville areas.  We hope to take them camping and fishing as much as possible since they don't get to do a lot of that now.  Their idea of camping is to stay in a yurt and take along the X-BOX.  We won't be taking the X-BOX!   Larry is an avid hunter and has been hunting in Alaska and Northwest Territories.  He hopes to do more of that in the future, too.
     We have truly been blessed with good health and a wonderful life and are thankful that we met each other 35 years ago.  We know God was watching over us and it was meant to be. 
 
November 2008 update:
     Larry retired from Springfield Utility Board Oct. 24th after 43 years.  He had planned to retire Jan. 2nd, 2009, but after the terrible mess and losses in the stock market (where his retirement money was), he decided to bail out sooner and try to keep from losing any more money.  We just got back from a vacation to Scottsdale, Az. to see his brother and wife and we came home through Las Vegas.
 
     Our plans to go to Africa next year have been postponed for a year because his brother and wife can't go then.  Instead, Larry and I are going to go to China next June for 3 weeks by ourselves.  We're looking forward to retirement together and hoping gas prices stay down so that we can do more traveling in the U.S. 

 



Goude Cate, Donna

 

 


Salem, OR

 
     I have three sons. My youngest who is 22, is living at home and is a great help to me. 
     I'm working 4 days a week as a Mental Health Program Assistant for Easter Seals Children's Guild. I enjoy gardening, singing in the church choir and love to travel. The most memorable trip was to Switzerland in '92 with a Work & Witness Team. Other more recent trips have been to the Cook Islands, a cruise to Alaska, Maui for Christmas, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and most recently Mazatlan where I fell off a banana boat at high speed! Sure won't forget that very soon! 
    I'm looking forward to the reunion but will probably only be coming to the Friday night event.

Gray Loebel, MaryLin



West Palm Beach, FL 

 

 I have one son, 32, who lives with his wife in Tucson, AZ.
 I did not actually graduate from Springfield/Thurston, but attended  schools  there clear up to senior year, then went to Tacoma WA for a while. I  appreciate being included in the alumni because Springfield is still  my home  town; my dad still lives in there. Thanks. By the way, any other  female  military veterans of Vietnam era?
 Retired after 30 yrs w/federal government.  Now an "on-call" draw bridge tender for Palm Beach County, a great retirement job.    

7-22-03          Sixty years old...YIKES!  Happy Birthday to all of us!  A good time to update my profile since it has changed in the past 3 years.
      After 30 years with the federal government (Women's Army Corps, then US Postal Service), I retired in 2000, then in 2001 got a part-time job as a drawbridge tender for Palm Beach County.  It has turned out to be quite enjoyable.  Not too strenuous, mostly enjoying the view of the Intercostals Waterway, sail boats, etc.  So I will be getting a full time job next month, looking toward a second retirement in 5 or 6 years.
     My husband, Don, is a retired print shop owner, now doing freelance art work and typesetting at home.  My son, Chester, is now 35 and has moved to Bangor Maine as Art Director for the brand new magazine Maine Times.   And, we've become the proud parents of two adorable cats in the past year.  And so goes our golden years....

 


Gray Green, Rachel (Rocky)

 

 

 

 

Springfield, OR

 


Green, Delbert

 

 

 

 

 

Roy, WA


Green, Jerry


 

 

Springfield, OR


 

Green Lund, Irene

 


Junction City, OR

CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Teacher at Monroe Middle School, computers and counselor. Drama Club and Chess Club at Middle School.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 40 YEARS: Graduated from U of O. Taught 6th grade for 3 years. Had two children. Divorced and taught 5th grade for 3 years. Remarried and had another daughter. Substituted for 6 years. Girl Scout leader, active in Lutheran Church, bought small farm on Willamette River where we raise sheep, grow walnuts and blueberries. Taught 6, 7, and 8th grades in Monroe, was the media specialist, taught at the high school (general math, home ec, health, journalism, drama and computers. Currently counselor and computer teacher at the middle school.

 


Grigsby Darr, Michal

 

 

 

Salem, OR

 

Groat, Jim

 


Eugene, OR

 

CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Hunting, camping, enjoying my grandchildren, working on vehicles, enjoying retirement

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 40 YEARS: 6961-1969 U.S. Army (France 4 years) (Vietnam 1 year) (Ft. Bening GA) 1969-1977 Tank truck driver for ARCO (Gasoline) 1977-1979 Self employed (auto mechanic business) 1979-1999 EWEB (mechanic 5 years) (Line crew 2 years) (Dispatcher 13 years) Feb, 1999 retired from EWEB. 1989 Built our present house and shop 1992 to Present Developing some land to build another house and shop for retirement home.


Guempelein, Bill

 


Newport, OR

 


I joined the service with Bob Jones after high school.  After the service I lived with Dewy Gardner, Jack Hathaway and Rich Tennent.  After several evictions due to loud noise I moved home and started school at L.C.C.  I then moved to Ashland to finish school. My classmates at S.O.C. were Dave Hollandsworth, Bob Jones, Don Herman, Mick Risher and Eldon Hilficker to name a few.  I married in 1973 and my wife Kate and I have one son and two daughters.  I have worked for Pepsi Cola since 1974.  I truly feel blessed for the life long friends I made at S.H.S.    


Guiley, Ed


Springfield, OR

CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Enjoying retirement! Most of my time is spent taking care of the home front while my wife continues to teach. Enjoy taking care of landscape. When wife retires in a couple of years we will be able to do more traveling, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 40 YEARS: Worked various jobs and attended college (1961-1970), Accepted the Lord in 1968, Married Joan in 1969, Hired to teach by Springfield School Dist. in 1970, Daughter Kristin born in 1974, Son Mark born in 1982, Retired in June of 2000, Trips with family and friends throughout the 40 years.

 

 


Charles Gunter

 

Boron, CA

Charles had two children Brian & Renee.   He was married for almost 40 years to Lois (Ogin) Gunter.  She passed away  February 2007 due to complications of pneumonia.  He has 3 grandkids.  He worked for many years at US Borax, but is now retired. 
 


Tom Gwyn

 

 

 


Springfield, OR

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ACTIVITIES:   Love this retired feeling.  I spend a lot of time just puttering around outside and re-painting the inside of the house.  I guess you could call it re-furbishing an old fixer-upper.  Bonnie works as an LPN so I pretty much have the place to myself except for our Persian Cat and 2 Pomeranians that we have. 
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST 40 YEARS.   finding Bonnie !!!!!  Went into the service in 62, got the active duty out of the way.  Came home and got married in 66.  Had 1 son Rick, got divorced in 69.  Spent some time in San Francisco in 68 and became a hippie.  Went to work selling auto parts, and had to get  rid of the long hair.  That career lasted till 89 when I went to work for a door factory here in Spfld.  That place closed its doors in 94 so I moved to Redmond and went to work making door parts.  Bought a home in Redmond and 4 years later sold it for a small profit.  Got my knee injured in 97 and retired.  I met this wonderful red-head, and we got married in July 99.   Can't believe it took 40 years to find her.  In this marriage I gained 2 more sons and a "whole passel" of Grandkids.  About 14 at last count.  We lost Dad in 86, and had to put Mom in a home.  We're looking forward to seeing everyone Friday night.  Take Care You.  Tom

 

7-16-03          Hi Guys- it is with a heavy heart that I inform you all that I lost Bonnie to Pancreatic Cancer on Nov. 18, 2002.  Right now, I'm just taking one-day-at-a-time.  All I can do.  This weekend I'm having a garage/yard sale to relieve some of the memories.  I'll never get rid of them all, but this will help.  I got woke up at midnight, seems my Pomeranian saw fit to bless me with 3 babies.  Now I got to find homes later on.  Daddy and Momma were AKC registered, so I'm going to figure out a price for them when they're older.  I don't know if one of the black girls will make it or not.  Sure hope so.  Kind of weird, a cat person having puppies.  Oh well, money in the bank.  I know this isn't much of an update on the bio, but all I can do for now.  God, I miss her.

 


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