Mike's father, Robert, died Jan. 5 of age-related causes. He was 94.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Ebbert United Methodist Church in Springfield. He was born June 27, 1915, in Raymond, Wash., to Charles and Agnes Knittle Gehrman. He married Eva Warner in 1941, in Enumclaw, Wash. She died April 20, 1993.
He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. He was a forester for Weyerhaeuser from the time the company came to Springfield in the late 1940s. He retired in 1975.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Allen of Portland; a son, Mike of Mt. Hood; and one granddaughter.
1-11-2010
Agnes Gates Meyer
Hi everyone!!!
Thought it was time to let you know why I appear to have dropped off the face of the earth.
In July, I developed a progressive neuromuscular disease. Since July, I have lost motor function in my arms and legs. So far, the doctors have not been able to come up with a diagnosis. I have become totally dependent and am now primarily in a wheel chair.
I have moved to Anchorage Alaska and am living with my oldest son Jerry. Being totally dependent, I needed the help of my family. Today, I started high dose prednisone and we are hopeful that this will reduce or stop the symptoms. At this point, I am pain free and the doctor thinks this is not a life threatening event.
There is much to be thankful for and I am confident that this thing can be turned around. I am not able to write or to type, but will try to keep all of you updated on my condition.
Winter here is beautiful and it is great to be with my family. Prayers are appreciated.
Aggie.1-11-2010
Beverly Cowles Beaubien
Beverly has been experiencing a battle with lung cancer. She writes the email below.
I think part of this disease is having a positive attitude and I try to keep one. It was quite a shock to me as I was never a smoker. But I have learned that lung cancer does not always affect people that smoke. I have many things in my favor a very supportive family including my husband, and 2 grown children and a few grandchildren. Plus about 16 months ago we moved into a wonderful Del Webb golfing community in central Florida. I don't know if you recognize the name Del Webb but he is a popular builder in the southwest for senior active adults, he is now building pretty aggressively in Florida. We love the community and its still growing currently over 750 homes and build out over 3,000 so we are in the beginning stages. We have met many wonderful neighbors from all over the US, so its fun.
In addition to the above I have a wonderful Oncology doctor and team (they are affiliated with Mayo Clinic in Wisconsin. So I get outstanding care. I have my good and bad times but mainly good, my doctor put me on a drug called Treceva that has had pretty good success with some lung patients, in addition to that I have a IV drip done once every 2 weeks called Avistain. Between the 2 its keeping me alive and pretty much able to maintain a somewhat normal life. Lung cancer is a killer and I know eventually it will get me, but not yet...I intend to live my life as normal for as long as possible.
Its nice to hear from the classmates and to go on the website occasionally and see what is going on. As I don't get back often to Oregon (although I was there last May visiting my mother and sister and family that live in Newport). Oregon is such a beautiful state. We were very lucky to grow up in such a wonderful state with all the beauty and a great healthy lifestyle. I am very proud of Oregon and have bought back a few of our friends when my husband and I make our trips back to Oregon, needless to say they are all impressed with Oregon.
1-11-2010
Gloria Severson
Class of '63
Dixie Stiffler
Class of '63Gloria and Dixie have joined our website and email list.
Don't forget we have a section for other classes
1-11-10
Woman's passion turns into championship
She didn't set out to win a gold medal swinging a sword. Then again, she
didn't set out to be a couch potato either.
Full Story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353675/Womans-passion-turns-into-championship.html
Teri
doing a bench press of 70# - that's "1/2 my body weight",my trainer took the picture so i could remember i DID it, and did it 10 reps times 3...
and jan '09, the best i could do was maybe 1-2 with just the 55# bar...
is that inspiring to get you started?)
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A little history....
After graduating from U of O in Music (pipe organ), got married and moved to Salt Lake City, started working in a hospital, got registered as a medical technologist, been doing that now for 40-some years, and just retired (mostly).
Along the way, I have explored Zen Buddhism (became a Zen monk); explored Martial Arts (10 years of Aikido training); and now at 65 just got my Black Belt in HaiDong GumDo (a 2-handed Sword Art).
I've also become a Massage Therapist; and a Master Gardener... it's really hard to be bored when there is so much to see & do....1-11-2010