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CLAUDIA COON

1985-Tigard, Oregon

      In June of ’84 we moved from Idaho to Oregon and I must admit it’s great to be home again.

      Prior to our move I was working as a nurse at Idaho State Hospital. Since our move it’s been a nice rest not to be working although I’m attending some classes at Portland State.

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LARRY CRAWFORD

1985-Corvallis, Oregon

      Four years in Navy after H.S. Graduation. Back to OSU for four years-B.S. in Physics.  Married in 1973. Two children. Worked for OSU Civil Engineering upon Graduation from OSU. Currently runs the OSU Wave Research Facility on 35th St.

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MARY DAVIS (WESTRICK)

1985-Salem, Oregon

      In the fall of 1975 I “retired: from secretarial work to being a full-time housewife and mother. We have two sons. As a family we enjoy camping.

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SUSAN de MEULES

1985-Arvada, Colorado

     After graduation from CHS I attended the U of O. I graduated in 1969 in Elementary Education and accepted a position with Jefferson County Schools in Denver, Colorado. In eleven years I taught grades 2, 3, and 4 and various combinations of grades 1-6. In 1979 I obtained a Master’s degree in Educational Media and for four years have been a Library Media Specialist for JeffCo. In addition to managing the school library and teaching library skills I am responsible for the school’s computer lab. Because computers have become increasingly important in the district’s curriculum, I am currently working on a Master’s degree in Computers in Education from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass.

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SHARON EHRICHS (EDWARDS)

1985-Albany, Oregon

      Married Don Edwards Dec. 1965-he’s employed by EEOFF Electric, Salem, Oregon. I work for Pacific NW Bell, Albany, OR. I have two children,  Pamm age 16, Tyler age 13. Hobbies include: dancing , snow skiing, camping, and family.

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GARY EICHE

1985-Aloha, Oregon

      Married to  Misty for 9 ½ years, have two children, Julie 8 years old and Aaron 5 years old. Works as General Mgr. for Wram Computer and loves his job.

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MIKE FARTHING

1985- Vancouver, Washington

      After school I spent a year at OSU and then joined the Army. I served 3 years of active duty, 1 year in Vietnam. Returning from the service I attended and graduated from BYU. It was during this time that I met and married Carol Jean Barrus. Carol and I are currently residing in Vancouver, WA. We are enjoying very much living near our families. After the serving school, and a number of you working as a computer marketer in Phoenix AZ it is great to be home.

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DONN FERGUSON

1985-Philomath, Oregon

       Married 17 years

           *Two sons Michell 13 yrs. and Markus 10 ½ yrs.

           *Donn works for Northside Lumber

            *Judy works Benton County Bank

           *We are very involved in our boy’s sports activities

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LOIS FINNELL (SHATZER)

1985-Portland, Oregon

       I’ve been married to Bill Shatzer since 1968, we’ve lived in Portland since 1973. We have 2 girls: Meredith age 8, and Elizabeth, age 4. I  teach disabled children in a Beaverton elementary school.

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JUDY FITZGERALD (FERGUSON)

1985-Philomath, Oregon

      Married 17 years.

           *Two sons Michell 13 yrs and Markus 10 ½ yrs.

           *Donn works Northside Lumber

           *Judy works Benton County Bank

           *We are very involved in our boy’s Sports activities.

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CELESTE FLORENCE (BRASWELL)

1985-Renton, Washington

      My husband and I have been living in the Seattle area since the summer of 1968. He works at Boeing in the Computer Division as a Systems Manager. I’ve spent my time raising our 3 children and doing lots of volunteer work in the schools and the community. Since out youngest child starts the first grade this fall I hope to find a part time job and finish up my classes in accounting.

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MARK FOSTER

1985-Bend, Oregon

       We are living in Bend, where Mark works as a Food Sanitarian for the State Dept. of Agriculture. Cecie has been substituting for the past 3 years, but will begin a part-time teaching job at Mt. View High School this fall. We have two sons, Luke, 11, and Ben, 9. We have been in Bend 4 years and thoroughly enjoy all the mountain recreation. Prior to Bend, we lived in Astoria for 4 years.  

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WILLIAM FURTICK

1985-Eugene, Oregon

     I graduated from law school in 1975 and then set up practice in Eugene. I’m a sole practioner dealing mostly with family and juvenile law problems.

      I married in 1977 and feel very pleased and lucky in that relationship. I’ve done a lot of work in theater and a fair amount of traveling. We have no children but do have a very large dog. All in all the past ten years have been the happiest of my life.

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WENDY GEHRING (LACEWELL)

1985-Portland, Oregon

      Married twice, have two beautiful children, who are years 16 and 20, currently secretary and licensed stockbroker at Orians Investment company in Portland.

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ROBERT W. GREEN

1985-Boise, Idaho

       I’m still working for Idaho Power Co. I’m home based in Boise and have been with the company going on 13 years.

        Currently I’ve been operating a 65 foot Aerial bucket truck. My jobs pertain mainly to transmission line maintenance  and construction and require me to travel within 3 states. With this machine I’m able to work structures up to 85 feet. Also, the machine is certified to work live line voltages up to 345 thousand volts.

       I also won and operate a 24 foot Oakes whitewater jet boat. So, when I’m not traveling for the power company, I’m usually in Hell’s Canyon or one of the many other rivers in Idaho.

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STEVE GREEN

1985-Corvallis, Oregon

      I’m married and have two children, Bryan and Sumes. I spent 4 years in the Air Force right after High School. I graduated from Oregon State in 1975 and have been working for  Hewlett-Packard in Corvallis since then.

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STEVE GUERBER

1985-Eagle, Idaho

      I’m into my sixth year as manager of external information for Mountain Bell in Idaho, overseeing media relations, advertising, contributions and education/community relations programs. With the changes taking place in the telecommunications industry, it has been an interesting and challenging job in recent times.

      Involvement in community activities includes being a city councilman in Eagle, a state-certified firefighter on the Eagle volunteer fire department, president of Idaho Consumer Affairs and a board member of the Boise-based American Festival Ballet.

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BOB HANSEN

1985-Salem, Oregon

      Since our last reunion I’ve spent 8 of the last 10 years in administration of the Marion County Department of Public Works. We’re responsible for roads, bridges, sewers and garbage. The years ’78-’80 were spent traveling around the world, the primary focus being the mountains of New Zealand, Nepal and Europe.

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CHRISTINE HARDING

1985-Seattle, Washington

      I’m married to Martin Cassidy. We have two daughters, Rachel, age 9, and Kathleen, age 5. I earned a B. A,, in Sociology from the University of Washington in 1972. I’ve lived in Seattle since 1969. I’ve worked in social services administration and evolution for a number of years, and currently divide my time between part-time consulting and renovation our 1907 home.

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MARGARET HARPER (NORRANDER)

1985-Bainbridge Island

     I left the lovely Corvallis environs in 1965 and did some traveling, including living for about a year in New York. In 1967 I married, in Boston and the next several years were devoted to the completion of my husband’s education-the Education Department of South Australia. We went to Adelaide, where my husband taught mathematics and our younger daughter, Joby, was born in 1973. We had begun a pottery business in Australia, and started it up in Corvallis when we returned in 1975. The next year we were divorced and I started going to school. In 1980 I moved with our children to Eugene to attend the U. of O. in Theater Arts. I do plays and educational/instructional videos and by publication time will have worked as an extra in my first commercial movie.

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RICHARD HARRIS

1985-Albany, Oregon

      We’ve just been busy with kids and working. We moved out of town between Albany and Jefferson on 6 acres. Dick usually has some big project underway. Nancy giver her extra time to the church and school activities.  

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ROBERT HARRIS

1985-Philomath, Oregon

      I have been a self-employed contractor here in Corvallis for about 10 years. My wife, Peggy, and I have been married for 16 years. We’ve kept busy with 2 children.

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GAIL HAYES

1985-Portland, Oregon

      I’m currently an administration assistant at a Portland High School running a student drop out prevention program. Am also finishing up a doctorate in Educational Administration at Portland State University. I’m married to a Portland dentist and have 3 children. In spare time I’ve been working on painting and fused glass work.

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JUDY HENNINGS (BUTLER)

1985-Corvallis, Oregon

      In 1969 I got my B. S. in Zoology from OSU and married David Butler. Over the next 6 years we lived in Ithaca, N. Y. , upstate N. J. and Stanford, CA. In 1975 we returned to Corvallis where we both worked for OSU. I’m a Sr. Research Assistant in the Ag.  Chem. Dept. working in the selenium nutrition field. Highlights of the past 10 years have been a trip to Egypt in 1980 for David’s work and in 1984 a summer trip to China for a Selenium Conference followed by the September birth of our daughter, Catherine.

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STEVE HIGGINS

1985-Roseburg, Oregon

      Nursing Home Administration since 1977. Referee high school basketball and coaches Babe Ruth baseball. Enjoys all sporting events. Has two sons ages 16 and 13.

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KRISTIN HOYT (CARRICO)

1985-Roseburg, Oregon

     My husband, Bob, and I and our children, Stan (six) and Carolynn (four) own a commercial livestock ranch east of Roseburg. Bob manages the ranch. He graduated from Oregon State University (MS) and Massey University (MS) in New Zealand, where he majored in Business and Animal Science. I graduated from Oregon State University (BA) and Pennsylvania State (MA) with a Political Science Major. I instruct Economics, Politics and International Relations classes at Umpqua Community College. Bob’s and my main “hobbies” are taking care of our children and home. We also enjoy hiking, jogging and reading and fishing.

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BEVERLY HULL (BROWN)

1985-Corvallis, Oregon

     I am presently employed at Evanite Permaglas and attending LBCC part-time. My husband, Fred, works as a Parts Manager, at Wayne Buck Chev-Olds. Fred and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this November. We have three children: Troy who is 16, Thor who is 15 and Heather who is 10.

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AL HUTCHINSON

1985-Corvallis, Oregon

         -Graduated from OSU in June of 1969 with a degree in Business Management.

         -U. S. Army from 1969 to 1971.

         -Worked for Bill Johnson Volkswagon in Corvallis from Dec. 1971 to April of 1974.

         -Bought VW dealership in Helena, MT in May of 1974, and moved there.

         -Purchased VW-Mazda dealership in Corvallis in April of 1977 and still own and operate it. Been a VW-Mazda dealer for 11 years.

         -Have two children, a son 15 and a daughter 14.

         -Became single in 1983

         -I enjoy playing golf, tennis, slow pitch softball and city league basketball.

         -My hobbies are traveling and collecting antique cars.

         -I enjoy living in Corvallis and being involved in the community.

         -I am currently on the Board of the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Board of my Rotary Club, and President of the Corvallis Auto Dealers Association.

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