Class of ’77 40-YEAR REUNION · Interests: art, book club, nature, good friends, movies, bike...

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Class of ’77 40-YEAR REUNION August 26, 2017 Memory Book

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Class of ’7740-YEAR REUNION

August 26, 2017

Memory Book

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Kenn Andersen Class of '77

Gregory (Rick) Bakker Class of '77

Occupation: real estate investment and property mgmt

Family: Married 34 yrs to Julie. 5 kids: Mack , Miles, Coleman, Erika, Grant, 4 grands.

Interests: Travel, Hiking, BBQ, Landscaping.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After High School, played 2 yrs Bball at CEU. Served 2 yr LDS mission Sweden Stockholm. Attended Univ of Utah. Married 1983, moved to So Cal and started a small retail cookie chain for 25 yrs. Lived in So Cal for 10 years, still feels like home and we visit often. Spent 20 yrs back and forth between Utah and Ca. for business. Last 10 years started investing in real estate. We've loved traveling, able to spend a month in Europe last year. Life has had plenty of ups and downs. We are happy and healthy. Loved reconnecting at the 40 yr reunion and working with the committee! Grandkids are the best

Deborah Allen DelanyClass of '77

Occupation: Retired teacher's aide/ Secretary

Family: I've been married twice. I have 4 children and 5 step children and 22 grandkids

Interests: I love to crochet, travel, reading, sewing, crafts, and playing computer games

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to Ricks College and LDS business college just after high school. Then i met my 1st husband Ronald K. Tiffany. We married in 1979. Had 2 boys and 2 girls. I worked for R.C.Willeys as Administrative assistant in the carpet department. I also worked in several other departments including accounts playable. We lived in Draper, West Valley, Sandy Utah. Ron died in Nov 2007. I met Charles W. Delany on June 2, We were married 30 days later on July 2, 2010. My husband (Bill) and I travel between Oregon, California and Utah visiting kids.

Karilee Anderson OlsenClass of '77

Occupation: Realtor

Family: I married Kevin Olsen and we are also celebrating our 40th year Anniversary!

Interests: Golf, Bowling, Traveling, Grandkids, Quilting& Sewing,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I got married right out of high school and supported my husband through law school. We have had a great life together raising five daughters and one son. We will welcome our 14th grandchild into the world on July 31st. All of my kids are married now and it has been quite an adjustment rattling around in our home with just the two of us. I have been selling Real Estate for over twelve years and that's been really good to me. I work at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple for going on four years with four years at the Draper Temple before that. We travel every chance we get and love seeing the world.

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Kenneth Barber Class of '77

Occupation: Seminary & Institute Teacher

Family: Married to Cynthia Jensen (37 years). Six children, thirteen grandchildren.

Interests: Family, sports, outdoors, running, golf.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Being around young people has kept me young at heart. I taught in southern Utah county for nineteen years, one year in the Religion Department at BYU in an adjunct position, nine years at the institute adjacent to the University of Oklahoma, and four more years in Sanpete county. Every class brings different strengths, challenges and opportunities.

Brad Baugh Class of '77

Occupation: Journeyman Electrician

Family: 1 wife (fooled her for 36 years), 5 kids 9 grand kids.

Interests: I try to keep up with the family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I worked on the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics. My responsibilities covered secondary power distribution for tents and trailers and cabling access for TV/Video.

Shirlene Ballard YamashiroClass of '77

Terry Barlow HoustonClass of '77

Occupation: Employee Benefits Advisor

Family: I have (2) wonderful boys: B.J. & Dallas Married 1980-1986, #2 1987-2001

Interests: Tennis, running, Hiking, Biking, golf, boating, Love summer and the outdoors

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Only a few classmates knew that I was a "disco queen"..LOL! Shy by day, and winning dance contests by night! I loved dancing, still do. Fall of 1977, 1st plane ride to Palmyra, NY, hiked Hill Cumorah/sacred grove/Joseph Smiths house, on to New York City then 2nd plane ride to Nairobi, Africa. Climbed 3rd to the highest peak of Mt. Kenya, saw a sea of flamingos Lake Bogoria, hiked across Masaya Mora, GREATEST growing experience of my life.

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Kathryn Bergener BerlinClass of '77

Occupation: PGU/Iasis Healthcare-Refund Specialist

Family: Children:Misty, Dustin, Heather Grandkids:Mark, Caden, Ashlyn, Ryder, Bentley

Interests: Sewing, Scrapbooking, Making Cards, Reading, Music, Interior Decorating

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been blessed to have a family and to watch them grow & have families of their own. Spending time with my grandchildren is a joy & keeps me young! Traveling to various places in the U.S., Caribbean & Europe has been a great experience & has shown me the beauties of this earth. Going thru a divorce after several years of marriage was certainly memorable and has helped shape me into the woman I am today. I've learned a lot about myself, what I want in life & what's important. Family & friends are at the top of the list.

James Bogenschutz Class of '77

Penny Beckstead FalknerClass of '77

Occupation: Supervisor, Layton City Police Dept.

Family: Married for 39 years, 2 sons and 1 daughter, 3 beautiful grandbabies

Interests: Riding motorcycles, anything related to veterans and veterans rights, family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Nursing school after graduation, participated in college rodeo which is where I met my husband. Husband is retired Air Force, we are members of Utah Patriot Guard, also original founding members of the POW*MIA Awareness Organization of Utah. We also have the opportunity to work with the Missing in America Project to help with the cremated remains of service members who have no living family members and make sure they get their proper military burial. Had the opportunity to serve as a First Responder for the American Red Cross during the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Jaynee Besner Class of '77

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Family: Twin boys that are 33, a wonderful daughter-in-law, two fantastic grandchildren.

Interests: Spending time with my family! My parents, kids, grandkids and friends.

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Christine Brinton GringsClass of '77

Occupation: Baptist Missionary in DRCongo, Africa

Family: Married to Daniel for 36 yrs., seven children (ages 12-33), nine grandchildren

Interests: Serving others, spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Dan & I have spent 34 years in Africa raising seven children in a primitive village for 13 yrs & in the capital city for 20 yrs. where we continue to serve. Our ministry involves church planting, Bible training & humanitarian efforts.

Steven Brown Class of '77

Paul Brady Class of '77

James Brown Class of '77

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Brenda Burden StephensonClass of '77

Occupation: Truck Driver

Scott Caldwell Class of '77

Steven Bryant Class of '77

Occupation: Cartographer

Family: Wife Donna Daughters Sandra, Emily, Laural

Interests: Gardening, Cars, Pottery, Music

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated U of U in Geography with minor in ceramics. I work for Avalon Engineering as a contractor for the US Forest Service (30 years). Teaching Assistant at the U in the Ceramic department 15 years. Married Donna in 2000, after a bout with cancer. Together we run Two Dogs Pottery and sell at local farmers markets. Looking forward to retiring and tending grandson

Janelle Bush GibsonClass of '77

Occupation: Homemaker

Family: Husband, Kent, nine children, thirteen grandchildren

Interests: Sewing, quilting, gardening, traveling, family activities, camping, hiking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended BYU, married in 1979, one daughter, later divorced. Worked as a legal secretary at a Salt Lake City law firm and met my husband. We have 9 children, 4 girls 5 boys, 13 grandchildren, 4 boys and 11 girls. We own a commercial property management company in Salt Lake City which has allowed us to travel the world, which I have loved! I work at home operating an online shop selling baby items as well as upkeep on our yard/orchard & garden. I enjoy spending time with my family (grandchildren are the BEST), traveling, sewing, quilting, gardening and camping.

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Kelly Christensen FowlerClass of '77

Alyson Collett GarrettClass of '77

Occupation: RN, retired

Family: Husband Jeremy, sons Matthew (22), Harrison (22) Adam (20), Jared (20)

Interests: Visiting family in Utah! Working in the St Louis temple! Going on short runs :)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked as a nurse for 30 years, mostly pediatric intensive care & cardiology. Taught English in Japan 1982 for 15 months, have 4 amazing sons, 2 served missions in South America and one currently in Italy on mission. All 4 are at BYU, (except Adam is on leave for mission) We have a beautiful new daughter-in-law Rebecca, married to Matthew this past March. Husband Jeremy works as pediatric intensivist here in St. Louis through St. Louis Univ. I enjoy walks with our dog Duke, creative projects (some completed, lots ongoing!) I love sushi, potsickers, and Mrs Cavanaugh dark choc Mindy Mints!

Daniel Chavez Class of '77

Steven Christensen Class of '77

Occupation: Senior Library software support analyst

Family: Oldest of 12 children. Step father and father of 9 children.

Interests: Scripture study, attending outdoor festivals, riding bike, dining, & fine arts

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: - Masters in Library and Information Sciences, BYU -Department of Army Certificate of Customer Service Excellence from the U.S. Army, Major General, 26 Jan 1995 - Biography in the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership -Co-author Medical and Health Information Needs in a Small Community. Published as the cover story for Public Libraries jou, v32 n5 p253-56 Sep-Oct 1993 - First author - Medical Information Needs and Frustrations in a Rural Community - Rural Libraries, v15 n2 p55-72 1995 - High school & BYU debate team - Library Computer Data Systems, Inc., Battelle Dugway,

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Danetta Cox Cox-CordovaClass of '77

Occupation: adjunt faculty (part time)

Family: ps my name is Danetta Mario-spouse Nick-son (hoping for grandkids soon)

Interests: art, book club, nature, good friends, movies, bike riding, dance

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I got a BS in Psy, and minored in Art and also in Theatre, then got an MA in Human Dev. and started teaching. My husband's job (college admin) had us moving up and down the west coast so we have moved a lot. I did get to see Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti and then most of Europe on 2 big travels I did mostly solo. I try to volunteer a lot in the communities I have lived in too.

Gayle Cutler JackClass of '77

Occupation: Retired elementary school teacher

Family: Husband, two daughters and three sons, two grandchildren

Interests: family activities, golf, travel, U of U gymnastics, cross-stitching, and sewing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from BYU and taught elementary school for 9 years. I married David Jack, a family doctor. We have five children, two girls and three boys. My husband was in the army and was deployed four times to the middle east. He retired from the military a few years ago. He was chosen to run the Olympic torch for the 2002 Olympics. I spend my time raising my children, supporting my husband, and serving in my church. I have developed a love for playing golf and many of my vacations involve golfing where we travel. When traveling I use my time to cross-stitch. Life is good!

Douglas Cowley Class of '77

Colette Cutler BakkerClass of '77

Occupation: Accountant

Family: 3 Children, Andrea, Jaimon & Deidre, 3 Grandchildren, age 8 & one month old twin

Interests: Gardening, biking, camping in So Utah, all the great concerts here in Vegas.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We lived in Sandy, Utah until 1996, then moved to the Vegas area in January of 1997 to finally get out of the snow and cold and enjoy the Great Eastern Mojave Desert which we love! I'm still married to my high school sweet Eddy. We are still working hard to finally not work hard at all. Through all the highs and lows that we all have experienced, life is wonderful each and every day...and love to you all!

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Linda Davidson WhitmoreClass of '77

Occupation: Dental Hygienist

Family: James,(Beetdigger) 3 daughters 1 son 4 stepkids14 Grandkids

Interests: Hiking,boating, repelling, Sewing Quilts, Anything with the Grandkids

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated Uof U with scholarship track and field, I was widowed in 86.(Scott Curley, Jordan High) I later became a Hygienist. I married James in 2005 and we live where we both grew up. My kids went to Jordan. They are all gone now and we get to do it all over again with the Grandkids. Grand kids are the best! We have a house in Mexico which we love to go every year. I currently manage 12 rental properties, we are looking to slow down with business. Maybe a church mission in the future.

Shawna Dineen MullinsClass of '77

Occupation: Medical Biller

Family: Married to Lester Kim Mullins we have 4 boys, Dustin, Derek, Chad and Chase

Interests: My interests are my family and grandchildren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married twice had three children from fist marriage and married the second time to my best friend we have twin boys. My husband is disable from a fall while at work. I have four grandchildren two boys and two girls from my older boys I do expect to have more when the twins settle down. I worked at the U of U for 14 years as a Medical Coder and I now work as a Medical Biller at Alta Medical Management. I have an Associates Degree and I am a Certified Coder. I have lived in Utah my whole life and when I have traveled to different states and to London. I am always glad to be home again.

Lorri Dangerfield WalcottClass of '77

Teresa Dickson Class of '77

Occupation: Teacher

Family: 13 wonderful nieces and nephews with children of their own

Interests: Music, art, hiking, backpacking, education

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 1977-1985 BYU in child development and family relations, 2nd major music 1980-1982 Mission –Japan Tokyo North 1985- 2011 Private piano teacher 1990-1995 BYU Master’s Degree in Instructional Science 1995- present -- 3rd grade and music teacher at Goshen Elementary, Wasatch Elementary in Provo, and Provost Elementary 2011-2015 Masters in Choral Conducting at BYU Currently assistant conduct the Utah Children's Choir and the Mapleton Chorale

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Kim Elison Class of '77

Occupation: purchasing manager

Interests: golf, fishing

Kevin Fairborn Class of '77

Occupation: Musician / Business owner

Family: Married , 2 biological and 4 " bonus " children

Interests: Music , Stringed instruments and their repair , vintage electronics , performing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in automotive / truck , heavy equip repair trade. Moved on to commercial HVACR trade for 33 yrs. All the time playing music and performing.Recently retired and opened a retail music store in Sandy Utah, ( Wasatch Musician ) where we help others with their music abilities and buy, sell , trade, repair stringed instruments. Married 4 times ( yeh , I know ).1st wife met at Jordan , Married at 19 , 1 daughter. 2nd married at 29 , 1 son , 3rd widowed , 4th and current have 4 Bonus children. 6 total. Enjoy timeshares in Cabo and Mesquite , and like to get away occasionally. The Man Cave

Diane Draper StokesClass of '77

Occupation: dispatcher - flatbed trucking

Family: My husband Todd and I have 4 children, we have 6 grandkids and 1 GG child.

Interests: My husband and I enjoy camping, 4 wheeling and spending time with family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since graduating I have mainly worked in the insurance industry. Got tired of that about 15 years ago. I joined my husband and we run a flatbed trucking company. Our youngest child is 13 years old and is in 8th grade. We live in Herriman, so not really that far from where I grew up.

Odette Enniss MooreClass of '77

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Michelle Furner WoodClass of '77

Occupation: Retired Elementary School Sec.

Family: Married for 37 years to my Husband Kelly Wood!

Interests: Spending time with our 3 sons, their wives and 9 grandchildren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I worked at Mill Creek Elementary school for 26 years. My husband was in the Air Force Reserves and when he came home from Afghanistan he was injured so I retired 2 years ago to be home with him. I have been able to travel to a few fun places including France and China. My oldest son and his family live there so we have visited them. I have fond memories of my friends and thinking back to Jordan High. Wishing the class of '77 a wonderful life. ENJOY!!

Kelly Gassman FieldstadClass of '77

John Flores Class of '77

John Galland Class of '77

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Elizabeth Gonzalez MunizClass of '77

Arla (Kelly) Goulding BussioClass of '77

Occupation: Sr. Communications Consultant

Family: Some are mine, most are his 6 kids, 14 grandkids, 4 great grandkids

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In 1996 I was in an airplane crash that killed my husband and a good friend and left me paralized from the armpits down. I'm active and thriving anyway.

Pamela Gessell GreenClass of '77

Family: Darin Green (husband). Mother to Chris, Desi and Sierra. Grandma to 7 kids.

Interests: Hunting, fishing, boating, endless walks in the outdoors, and motorcycle rides.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: When I was 38 years old, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I have overcome the obstacles that it has brought to my family and I. I am a strong woman who can do anything. I am surrounded by so many loving people. During the last few years, I have participated in a few MS walks. I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing people who care for me, my health, and the future of Multiple Sclerosis. Nothing means more to me than family. They are my world, my life. They are my supporters, my rock, my world.

Douglas (Scott) Goold Class of '77

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Rodney Hadean Class of '77

Occupation: Owner NuWater Technologies

Family: Spouse - Marcy Son - Taylor Daughter - McKayla Daughter - Brinnya

Interests: Golf, hunting & fishing, boating, reading, all things BYU sports

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served a mission in Sweden - graduated from BYU with a degree in Broadcast Management. Most of my career has been in sales management and I recently opened my own company and am having fun with the challenges and joys that come along with that. Live in Draper with my wife of 35 years Marcy and our 3 kids. Have a 26 year old son who is a mascot and loves it - a daughter who is a senior at BYU in News Media. She will be the anchor for BYU news this year. We got surprised after 23 years of marriage with a beautiful daughter who loves to dance and keeps us young.

Karen Hansen WardleClass of '77

Occupation: school bus driver

Family: husband Mark Wardle 5 children 2 boys 3 girls there all married 17 grandchildren

Interests: family, camping, traveling,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Me and My husband moved out of the crazy city to Fillmore Ut. We own a farm of about 150 acres. He also does construction. I was a preschool teacher assistant for the Headstart program for about 9 years. Now I am a school bus driver and love it. Me and my husband went to Melbourne Australia on an LDS mission in 2013. It was a great experience! My time is filled up usually with family activities, tending grandkids, and driving bus.

Kenneth Grygla Class of '77

Occupation: Walmart Professional Truck Driver

Family: Wife, four children (two sons and two daughters), Six and a half grand children

Interests: Family, Golf, Mt. Climbing, Writing Poetry, Truck Competitions & Teaching Safety

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served LDS Mission-Harrisburg Pa. Schooled at Ut.Tech College at Provo in bus and truck driving. Married my Love and Eternal Companion Karen (class of '81 JHS) in the Jordan River Utah Temple. Lived in W.Jordan Ut. and Red Bluff Ca. Known mostly as "KennyG" (like the musician) Coincidentally played sax in JHS Band. Learned to fly Cessna 172 & climbed Mt. Shasta in Ca. Truck Driving Champion on local, regional and nat'l levels. Three time Ut. State and Walmart Nat'l Champ. Awarded NPTC 2013 All Star Driver of the year. Teach Drivers Education classes partnered with UTA and Zero Fatalities.

Tina Hamilton FullmerClass of '77

Occupation: Technician - CenturyLink 37 yrs, retired

Family: Spouse: Brad (Granite High), Sons: Quinn and Zane (Beetdiggers), Grandson: Mark

Interests: hiking, travel, music, wine, staying organized, my sons and their interests

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have always lived in Utah and the longer I do, the more I appreciate its beauty and climate. I find the changing of the seasons motivating. I've married 3 times and am happy to remain friends with my exes. Brad and I are retired and enjoy tending our large yard, garden, and ponds. In summertime we relax at Bear Lake in our PMC “poor man's cabin” (trailer with a view). We also own a little vacation rental in Sedona, Arizona, we dub “Sage Cottage”. We travel there as often as we can. Managing that property is rewarding and keeps us busy. Retirement is like Disneyland without the lines :)

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Tamara Harding YoungClass of '77

Occupation: Healthcare Admin, Real Estate Admin

Family: Married Dee Young, 3 children Bryan, Riley & Ashlee. 4 grandchildren

Interests: Family, family, family! and nature, photography, home deco, crafting, cake decor

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Dee Young in Dec. 1977 we will be celebrating 40 happy years !! My 2nd son was born with congenital heart disease which opened up my love for special needs individuals and service. I organized a support group for children with terminal conditions & special needs with Dr. David Folland. This was a passion of love & service to kids & families. I participated in running this group until after my son died at age 5. The group continued for 10 years. This lead to my interest in Healthcare & ultimately received my degree in Healthcare Administration to continue service.

Tamara Hardman WatkinsClass of '77

Occupation: Co-owner of Quality Marine Electronics

Family: 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 grandsons, & 2 granddaughters

Interests: Camping, flying, reading, genealogy, and best of all, playing with my grands!

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I met my husband, Brian, at Utah State and about a year after our marriage, he joined the Coast Guard. That took us to Iowa, New York, Florida and Oregon, where we decided to put down roots. In 1989, Brian started his own business using the experience he gained in the C.G. and I joined him a year into it. I love living in the beautiful, green North West, but I often miss our Utah mountains and my family.

Kenra Hansen KeddingtonClass of '77

Occupation: Retired

Family: Hubby-Darrell. Three kids (1` girl, 2 boys), six beautiful delightful grandkids

Interests: Mountain biking, four wheeling with our Jeep, snowmobiling, traveling, family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I ended up marrying my senior high sweetheart 38 yrs ago. I worked at Questar Gas for 38yrs and just retired Aug 2017. I was Supervisor of Consumer Affairs, training/Quality Assurance. I am director of Royal Family Kids camp which is camp for foster kids where we love on them and let them know they are loved and not forgotten. I have been blessed with good health. I love doing a lot of travel and have been blessed to be able to do a lot of it. I am richly blessed with my kids and family and we do a lot of fun things together. Life is great and I'm enjoying the many blessings

Henry (Rick) Hardman Class of '77

Occupation: Building Inspector

Family: 1 son. He lives in Las Vegas.

Interests: Fishing Oregon

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Marcia Hendricksen AndersonClass of '77

Occupation: Unemployed

Family: husband, 4 children, and 3 grandchildren

Interests: Fishing, Camping, Cooking, Reading, & Gardening.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have 4 children. My youngest child just graduated from Jordan this year with a 4.0, & my oldest daughter is an Dental Hygienist. I love to go camping, specifically to the Duchesne river. I was born in Lynwood California as a triplet & we moved to Salt Lake when we were 6 months old. I've been to Washington, California, and Idaho. We just got a new rottweiler puppy for Christmas. I had a brain aneurysm which lead me to lose most of my eye sight. I have been married to my husband for over 20 years and we purchased a new home last year. We have great neighbors. Life gets better.

Susan Hillock HansenClass of '77

Occupation: Stay at Home Mom, Wife, and Grandma

Family: Married 38 yrs Barry (from Shelley, ID) 4 amazing children, 9 grandkids so far

Interests: Love to hike, read, sew, learn, and serve, motor sports, practical shooting

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated in Custom Sewing and Fashion. I've had several jobs from teaching children to sew, to refereeing volleyball and others inbetween. They were all fun, but raising my 4 beautiful children was the best job of all! And it's great to be available to help with new grandchildren and my special needs g-daughter!I love to play racquetball, quilt, travel, snowmobile and go 4-wheeling, along with other motor sports . I especially enjoy playing with my grandchildren and serving at church! I love to be outside as much as possible.We live in South Jordan. We are happy and loving life!

Terry Hart Class of '77

Occupation: Custodian

Family: 2 kids - daughter Jennifer, 26 and son Brandon, 20

Interests: Basketball, reading, football

Lori Hickman UtleyClass of '77

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Mary Jenkins HamClass of '77

Occupation: sodexo

Family: Spouse: Rick Son: Justan, Daughter: Richelle, Grandkids 3 boys 1 girl

Interests: gardening, reading ,knitting, spending time with my grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have to say I miss the good old days in high school with all of my what we called the buddies,, little did we know that those were the day we had no worries or cares. My best accomplishment of my life is the birth of my children and grandkids. Without them I am nobody. I am also a 16 year survivor of breast cancer. I have really been blessed to still be here and be apart of my grandkids lives. I have lived in a few places other than Utah, I spent a year in Bullhead city AZ, I now live in Seattle where I have been for the last 26 years. I absolutely love it here and now I call it home.

Douglas Johnson Class of '77

Occupation: Electrician

Family: Married 32 yrs. Wife is Flora. One Son Briant.

Interests: Boating, Riding ATV's, Family, Snow Skiing

Jeffery Homer Class of '77

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from high school, I went to BYU for a year and then on a mission to South Korean for two years. After returning from the mission field, I returned to BYU and while there met and married a girl from Arizona. After graduating, we moved to the Phoenix area and have lived there ever since. After 24 years of marriage and three children, my wife passed away after a long and difficult struggle with cancer. I was a single father for a number of years after which I married a second time. Together we have six children and 13 grandchildren.

Joni Jensen BaxterClass of '77

Occupation: USPS

Family: Married

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Mike Kramer Class of '77

Occupation: Retired from Intel Corporation

Family: Wife Lisa, one daughter and three sons and six grandchildren.

Interests: Golf, hunting, travel and I still love the Green Bay Packers.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been married for 34 years to a wonderful woman. I worked as a hod tender for many years in the Salt Lake area and then moved to Phoenix AZ in 1990. I was able to work at Intel for 23 years and get early retirement. I started at the Mayo Clinic last April working on their Proton Beam therapy helping to help cure cancer.

Julliann Lancaster JermanClass of '77

Kent Jolley Class of '77

Corri Lamping BurtonClass of '77

Occupation: I work part time as a therapist.

Family: Dave and I have been married for 35 years and have 6 children & 7 grandchildren.

Interests: I enjoy counseling, teaching, decorating, reading, and hanging out with my fam.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I attended USU, where I met my husband Dave and graduated in Elementary Ed. After teaching a couple years, I became a mostly stay-at-home mom and raised 6 children. When my children were almost all grown I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I returned to school at the U and earned a degree in social work. I began working part time at LDS Family Services as a therapist a little over a year ago and have found it very rewarding. My first love is still being a mom and grandma, and I'm so blessed to have them all live not more than 30 minutes away.

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Mark Langston Class of '77

Occupation: Director, Information Technology

Family: 1 boy and 3 girls. I only have one child under 6 foot and she is 5' 11".

Interests: Family, Travel, Water sports and Camping

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served my mission in Australia. Received an advanced degree in Information Systems, Married at age 27 to a beautiful young lady. Together we have had 4 wonderful children. We have camped, ridden horses, 4 wheeled, and water skied as a family and played together for years. When the kids started competitive sports, we followed them as they traveled the country. My 3 girls (Since they are tall and beautiful) have played D1 Volleyball. Again we traveled to watch them play around the United States. All of my children are married and now we are doing the same thing over again as grandparents.

John Laveder Class of '77

Steven Landeen Class of '77

Occupation: TV News Photog

Family: Wife: Arlynne Maynes originally from Draper then Idaho. 1 son and 3 daughters.

Interests: Hiking, Reading, Friends, Family. Knees are shot so I only follow running.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Mission to LaPaz, Bolivia. BYU degree in Broadcast Communications. I have been at KSL-TV for 29 years. Lots of travel. Lots of cool people. We have been in American Fork for 30 years and have enjoyed supporting the most successful H.S. Cross Country program in the USA the last 10 years. We lost a son to a traffic accident in 2007 and deeply sympathize with any of you who have also lost a child. Always proud to be a "Beetdigger"

Lisa (Roi) Larsen N/AClass of '77

Occupation: Retired from Hospitality

Family: Never married, no children but I am an awesome, doting Aunt.

Interests: Photography, gardening, cooking, hiking & protecting the earth.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: "Life is what happens while you're busy making plans" ~ John Lennon.After a fascinating, international career in a private sector of the hospitality industry, I have returned to Southern Utah to care for my mother. The stories I could tell couldn't possibly fit into 600 characters so I will simply say, thank you to the universe for the wonderful adventures. The good with the bad has made me the woman I am and I am proud of that. Peace and good health, always.

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Wendy Lee Class of '77

Occupation: Professor, Bloomsburg University

Family: Lindsay Andrei Carley Aurora Jack Austin (grandchild)

Interests: Writer, professor of philosophy, long distance runner, amateur photographer

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Please go to: https://bloomu.academia.edu/WendyLee http://thewrenchphilosleft.blogspot.com/

Sherry Lloyd ScheidingClass of '77

Occupation: retired (10 years)

Family: Stephen (husband). we have 6 children and soon to be 11 grandchildren.

Interests: sailing, motorcycle riding, reading and traveling.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: my husband and i have traveled a lot since we retired. we live on a sailboat in mexico part of the year and we have a motorcycle in ireland for traveling europe. we love meeting new people and hearing their stories. we still travel back and forth to salt lake to spend time with family.

Alta (Chris) Lawson KalipetsisClass of '77

Occupation: State of Idaho Dept of health & Welfare

Family: I have been married 39 years, 3 kids, 1 daughter 37, 2 sons 35 & 29 1 grandchild

Interests: Spending time with my family, my husband and I love to golf, bowl & travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Getting married and having children has been a great adventure for me. I love having my granddaughter and look forward to many more grandkids. I love Idaho we made our home here almost 19 years ago, I have worked serving Idaho families for the past 17 years and I am now looking forward to retirement so Mike and I can start our next adventure together. I have had many life lessons since I was that high school girl ( as we all have) , but I believe No regrets, to Live well, Love hard and to Laugh often.

Steven Lewis Class of '77

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Michael McClure Class of '77

Occupation: Cust Service Disney's Magical Express

Family: Wife: Lisa. Married 31 years. Daughter: Samantha

Interests: Metal Detecting. Golf.

Darrell McCune Class of '77

Daniel Longstaff Class of '77

Occupation: Scientist/Engineer

Family: Longstaff

Interests: Storytelling, running, swimming, bicycling, wood carving, hiking in Utah.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended and worked at the University of Utah. I moved to Houston and worked in the petroleum industry. I ended up in Saudi Arabia where I have been living for the last 17 years. I like camel's milk, granola and blueberries.My passion is Polynesia. I lived in Tahiti for two years for an LDS mission. Learned Tahitian, Tongan (from my wife), started studying history, literature, other languages. I got into genealogy and storytelling. (Telling stories about the people in the genealogies.) I have helped a lot of people get strength through their ancestors and traditions.

Shelley McCulloch SorensenClass of '77

Family: Mom of 6 wonderful kids, Grandma of 16, married to the best husband for 39 years

Interests: Family and serving in different capacities for my church

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Being a "Charlonians" and taking State (2 years in a row). The great friendships and teachers!

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Stephen McDonald Class of '77

Marti Melville AngeloniClass of '77

Occupation: Writer / RN

Family: Five children, twelve grandchildren, happly married.

Interests: Writing, hiking, music, travel, "treasure-hunting" (sea glass), skiing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been blessed with five very feisty, amazing kids. Three are active duty military. My career has been working as an ER RN in Utah & California. From there, I began writing and was picked up by the current publisher that now represents all of my books. With the help of a former DreamWorks editor (my screenwriting partner), we adapted my books to screenplays. They are now in the hands of two major Hollywood production companies (fingers crossed). Through all of this, I've stayed in touch with Carolyn Wootton. She's still amazing!

Cynthia McDonald AlderClass of '77

Occupation: Delta Airlines

Family: Married with 4 children 1 son and 3 daughters. 12 Grandchildren.

Interests: Family and travel are my passion. The more I travel the more I want to travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been fortunate to live in Utah, Washington, Arizona and back to Utah. Making many great friendships that will last a lifetime. I have been blessed with my career in the travel industry to be able to go and visit many different parts of the world, an education for myself as well as my family that we would never have been able to afford in this life. Can I just say "I love the perks that come from my job" I love spending time with my children and grandchildren doing everything from gardening in the yard to climbing the Eiffel Tower. I JUST FEEL SO INCREDIBLY BLESSED!

Roger Meadows Class of '77

Occupation: Retired carpenter. H.D. Merchandiser

Family: 3 children

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Becky Mortensen AndersonClass of '77

Occupation: Insurance Broker

Family: Total of four kids, your mine and ours. Six grandkids.

Interests: Love to travel and taking photos.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have lived up and down the west coast but am happy to be back home. I have traveled to many places but have many more to still visit. I love y children but there is nothing like grandchildren. It is so easy to enjoy them.

Richard Mortensen Class of '77

Occupation: Banker

Family: Diane Bush and I have three children and three grandchildren.

Interests: Family, fly fishing, hiking.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After grad school at BYU, our family has lived in Irvine, CA (six years); Bountiful (ten years); Bozeman, MT (2 years); and Sandy (thirteen years). I have hiked the Grand Canyon (R2R), Kings Peak, Timp, and Lone Peak. My sons and I enjoy fishing the Green River and the streams coming out of the Unitas. My sons and daughter served missions to Venezuela, Japan, and Indiana.

Jackie Morgan MoffittClass of '77

Occupation: Home Maker, Mother

Family: Husband, two sons, two daughters, four grandchildren

Interests: Family activities, traveling, crochet, swimming

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Kelly Moffitt who worked for the FAA where he excelled to upper management and was able to travel throughout the country. Our oldest son was five when Kelly and I got married. We soon found it difficult to have more children and started the infertility route. After 6 years with no success we adopted our next son. We then tried again and got pregnant with twins! Having children and grandchildren makes life busy but very rewarding. We retired to southern Utah 5 years ago and love it.

Kerry Mortensen McCulloughClass of '77

Occupation: Special Ed paraprofessional

Family: Husband, Kim, 2 sons (Jeremy & Matthew), 3 daughters (Melissa, Rachel, Samantha)

Interests: Reading, crocheting, crafts, camping, playing with my 4 grandkids,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I feel I have been truly blessed in my life. My husband and I will be celebrating our 40th anniversary in February. I was able to be a mostly stay at home mom with my kiddos. I have had many exciting jobs, and especially love what I am doing now. I have enrolled to finish my teaching degree in Special Education.Life has had challenges, trials, but many more blessings than I probably deserve. My husband and I are working on visiting all 50 states, and will be checking off another 7 or 8 this fall when we chaperone an FFA trip to Nationals in October (Amtrak and 22 teenagers-here we come!)

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Teresa Nowotny GreenwoodClass of '77

Occupation: Housewife/caregiver

Family: 4 children, 2 boys, 2 Girls and 12 grandchildren;) and an amazing husband!

Interests: Camping, crafting and spending time with my children and grandchildren;)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grew up in Draper. Got married in '79. Had 4 amazing kids who have blessed us with 12 Grandkids. Have moved 7 times, and reside in Payson. My husband and I have a side by side and love to go riding in the mountains! We love to go camping, and have been on 2 cruises to Mexico, and went to Hawaii last year. All in all we've had a great life together, and are looking forward to whatever the future holds for us:)

Sherilyn Oliver AndrizziClass of '77

Occupation: Elementary school Teacher

Family: Todd and I have two boys, and two grandchildren, Devin and Alexa.

Interests: Camping, reading, shopping, cooking, gardening.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: i am married to Todd Andrizzi. We have been married since 1980. Our two boys are Trevor, 34, and Tyson, 29. We have Devin, who is 11, and Alexa who is 8, as our grandkids. We have lived in Sandy for almost 30 years. Todd is a registered nurse, and I have been teaching school for 36 years. I have really enjoyed teaching school. We love to go to Scofield, Utah, to camp with our family.

Bart Mounteer Class of '77

Occupation: President of Mounteer Enterprises

Family: I have been married to my wife Michele for 25 years and have four children.

Interests: I'm still addicted to dirtbike's and enjoy hanging out with my family down and Lake Powell and our home in hurricane I also enjoy mountain biking and fly my plane Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Some of my most memorable life experiences are eight years of professional motorcycle racing and meeting my wife on an 800 number ( True story but not what you're thinking!) I have sat on several boards and traveled to Europe several times. My most memorable event in school was riding my motorcycle through the high school and having Jerry McCleary stare me down as I passed him.

Randall Oliphant Class of '77

Occupation: service tech

Family: 2 boys Benjamin is 28 and Colby is 22

Interests: love riding my trike, bowling,miniature golf,walking,hiking, camping

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Dennis Orgill Class of '77

Occupation: Risk Manager

Family: Have been married to Nita for 31 years. We have two boys, DJ, 28& Tyler 25

Interests: Antique equipment, fishing, hunting, and spending time with my family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: LDS mission, trips to Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, and many locations across the continental U.S. but the best memory of all is the time spent with my two sons and my sweet companion and friend, Nita.

Gordon Parry Class of '77

Occupation: Retired CIA

Family: Wife, five children, 2 grandchildren with one more on the way

Interests: pistol and rifle shooting, including long range rifle shooting, and travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I served an LDS mission to England, Leeds. After returning I graduated from BYU with a BS in computer science. Got married and moved to Virginia to work for the Agency for 30 years. Interesting job and got to travel to 35 countries. I recently retired and moved to South Carolina. I've been an NRA certified firearms instructor for over 22 years.

Spencer Olsen Class of '77

Occupation: contractor

Family: married to mary ann and have four children, shane , tashina, miles and dallas.

Interests: running,biking,golf,traveling,watersports,scuba diving and did i mention running

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: spent the first few years after high school going to college at dixie and then up to utah state. After those fun years i had to grow up and make a living. since college i have worked in construction and eventually ended up owning my own company which is called jordan enterprises. the last couple of years i have done a lot of traveling and have run a lot of marathons. i have run a marathon in 45 different states and on december 12th of this year i will finish running a marathon in all the 50 states and washington d.c. I'm not sure why I'm doing this but it has been a blast and its hard to stop

Connie Ostler GasserClass of '77

Occupation: Former kindergarten teacher

Family: I am married to a wonderful man. I have three children, a daughter and two sons

Interests: I love to crochet, I love to travel. I have been to 42 states 14 countries

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended Ricks College and graduated from BYU. I taught school for eleven years. I served a mission in Tallahassee Florida. One of my companions was Lanet Thaxton also a graduate of 1977. As I have traveled, I have learned a lot from other cultures. A few years ago, our family went to see Crazy Horse in South Dakota. We were able to go on top of the mountain and see the monument up close and watch a few men work on the monument.

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Cindy Peterson HodsonClass of '77

Occupation: Optician

Family: 3 kids and 4 grandkids. Love them so!

Interests: I love to cook, try new cuisines, and eating. "March Against Monsanto!"

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Dave Hodson in 1978, married for 10 years and he passed away in 1988. I was PG with my youngest Nathan at the time. Picked up the pieces and raised my beautiful children on my own. Re-married Dennis Overstreet, in 1991. Short lived, ended 4 years later. in 1998 I joined Mary Kay Cosmetics and found a great career for 10 years. In that time I learned more and achieved more than I could have imagined! In my MK time, I earned 3 career cars, was in the National Queens court of sales 3 times! Earning 3 diamond rings a becoming a Sales Director. Happily married to Brad H. (#4) now.

Sandra Pickett ParkClass of '77

Occupation: Para in Murray School Dist-special needs

Family: Married 38 years to Mike (Murray) We have 3 children and 1 grand child

Interests: I love to be with family and friends, camping, fishing, scrapbooking

Jimmy Petersen Class of '77

Becky Petty Class of '77

Occupation: Library Technician II

Family: I have 6 children, 14 Grandchildren

Interests: I enjoy quilting, my grandchildren, and the outdoors.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Throughout my life there have been many changes. I have been divorced, become a widow, a grandmother, and friends with my children's step mom. I have worked in the insurance field, a coffee shop owner, and after a 10+ year in food service I recently changed careers to become a Library Technician. I work for our local Bookmobile Library. I have no regrets for the choices I've made. I try to live life as if each day were my last. You never know what tomorrow brings, Live Well, Love Much, and Laugh Often.

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Gary Rager Class of '77

Lisa Schmidt LarkinsClass of '77

Leslie Porter ScoresbyClass of '77

Occupation: Wife, Mom and office for family business

Family: I am married to Blair Scoresby. We have 5 children and have 14 grandchildren

Interests: My main interests are my family!!!

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married Blair Scoresby who is a contractor. We have five children, three girls and two boys. I attended Ricks College right after high school and earned an Associates Degree. Later I returned to school and graduated from BYU with a Bachelors Degree. I have spent my time raising my children, helping my husband, now loving my grandkids and serving in my church. We lived in Kaysville Utah for 27 years and have now lived in Morgan Utah for the last two.

Connie Russom BookClass of '77

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Lorrie Sevy Class of '77

Occupation: Senior Care Manager

Interests: Love my crafting, traveling (when I can), ask my family they would say moving

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have never married, nor had children. I was a nanny for a good friend that took me to Califorina in the early 90's. In 2004 I moved to Houston and stayed for 14 yrs, then off to Tucson, AZ and on to Ventura, CA. This last March I headed back to Houston. Live has not always been easy but I have been truely blessed : )

Carolyn Smith HaglundClass of '77

Occupation: AR Clerk

Family: Married 30+ years-6 beautiful children, 4 girls and 2 boys. 17 Fun Grandchildren

Interests: Grandchildren, Fishing, Camping, reading, Schooling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married twice, 5 yrs the first time and 30+ now. Worked in various office jobs since high school. 10 yrs my first job, 8 yrs at eBay, then bounced around. Went to College for the first time in 2010 and got my CMA. Loved it! Been at my current job 5 yrs in Draper at GenComm as an Accounts Receivable clerk and really enjoy it. Would love to retire but probably will work until I die! Traveled with my Husband in his Semi and would like to travel more and spend more time with the grandkids!

Deanna Scott JolleyClass of '77

Beth Shettel SeibertClass of '77

Occupation: Assistant Bond Manager

Family: Married for 31 years with 2 married daughters, and 3 grandbabies.

Interests: Camping, gardening, quilting, sewing, antiques, Travel to the Carribean

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently semi-retired! Enjoying life and all it has to offer. Sorry to miss the 40th but was recently in Utah to visit with my sister (in April).

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Teresa Smith AlveyClass of '77

Occupation: Office Manager

Family: Married to Mark since 1978, 3 daughters-Tiffani , Tanna & Melyn, 1 son-Tayler. 12 amazing, fun grandchildren-7 girls, 5 boys.

Interests: Spending time with my family, traveling, gardening, reading, quilting

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We lived in Idaho, New Mexico and West Jordan, then settled in Draper in 1984. In 1985, Mark started his own diesel engine parts distribution business (ASC Warehouse). I joined the company soon after and we've been going strong every since. I love to travel with our family and value time with each of my kids and grandkids. They are the best! Just like everyone, we've had ups and downs. Life has been interesting, challenging, difficult and filled with joy. I've been very blessed and try to look at things with an optimistic viewpoint. I love my rose colored glasses!

Joseph Sosa Class of '77

Janet Smith FagenbushClass of '77

Jeffrey Snow Class of '77

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Robert (Craig) Stokes Class of '77

Occupation: Associate Dean of Graphic Arts

Family: married with three dogs

Interests: sports

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In addition to my educational duties, I have three degrees in advertising and graphic design, including a master of fine arts degree in media design. I keep myself busy with the practice and study of martial arts. I have trained for the past thirteen years, including nine years as a martial arts instructor, and currently, hold a second-degree black belt in the art of Shaolin Ch’uan –Fa. I enjoy relaxing with friends and family, attending sporting events, watching my favorite teams, and occasionally attempt to create a culinary masterpiece!

Denise Sullivan AverettClass of '77

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Family: Loving husband, Jeff Averett for 35 yrs. We have 5 children and 10 grandkids.

Interests: Outdoors, Sewing, and Family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Trauma nurse. Works full time in the emergency room. My greatest joy is my husband and children, including the grandkids.

David Spencer Class of '77

Occupation: Mazda Parts Mgr.

Family: Wife: Katharine/ Daughters: Karlie, Darcie/ Son in law: Ryan Nelsen.

Interests: Dirt bike riding and racing/ Boating/ Bicycling and keeping them all running.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Raised riding and racing motorcycles. Some higher education at U of U. Got into motorcycle/ automobile parts and service managing and have mostly worked in this field. I have traveled around the U.S. and Mexico at times. Katharine and I had two great girls that also rode and raced motorcycles growing up. Karlie and Ryan are having a Christmas baby so we will have our first grand child (just found to be a boy).

Greg Strong Class of '77

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Randal Sylvester Class of '77

Occupation: Electrical Engineer - PhD

Family: 5 children (3 girls, 2 boys), 2 grandchildren

Interests: Travel, Racquetball, Weight Lifting, Running, UofU Sesason Football Tickets

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS, ME and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. Distinguished alumni award from ECE Department. Member Engineering National Advisory Council.Division Chief Technologist at L3 - Have been there for 32 years, 16 patentsServed LDS Mission to Chile - learned and still speak SpanishServed as an LDS bishop for over 5 years and in a stake presidencyLove being a father and now a grandfather (football, softball, hockey, dance, programs, homework, plays, etc.)

Kurt Thomas Class of '77

Occupation: Larry H Miller Sports and Entertainment

Family: Stephanie Wife Zachary Son Taylor Son Sydney Daughter

Carol Swint BayClass of '77

Occupation: Speech Technician for GSD

Family: Husband, Jamie. 3 wonderful kids and 13 amazing and darling grandchildren.

Interests: quilting, sewing, 4-wheeling, singing.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was married 2 months out of high-school and have been happily married for 40 years. 3 kids and 13 grandchildren later, life is great! We have lived in various parts of the country and Europe and enjoy traveling, especially to Disney World. Together we love anything Disney, dogs and 4 wheeling. I am currently singing Alto 1 in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir which has been a dream come true. I love spending time with my family, (especially grandchildren) and watching movies.

Lanet Thaxton GomezClass of '77

Occupation: Purchasing Assistant HZO Inc.

Family: Husband Joe, Children Karl, Anna, stepchildren Sally, Hollie, 5 grandchildren

Interests: spending time w/ family & friends, musical theater productions, Utes Gymnastics

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Kelli Tobin NicholsClass of '77

Occupation: teacher

Family: son, Christopher Samuel Reeves born 3/4/85

Paul Vawdrey Class of '77

Occupation: Air Traffic Controller(retired)

Family: Wife Lynette, 6 children, 12 grandchildren

Interests: canyoneering, tennis, archery, travel, almost anything outdoors

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from the U of U and taught school for two years. I left teaching to become an Air Traffic Controller at Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center. Mandatory retirement at 56 so obviously I'm retired. Lived in Riverton/Bluffdale area for 30 years. In 2015 moved to Saratoga Springs and love it. The places we have visited that inspired me have been: parts of Zions, Havasupai, Sequoia, Yosemite, Arizona Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Fort McHenry, Smithsonian and my 40 year High School reunion. Hopefully the list will keep growing

Deanna Tobin RheesClass of '77

Occupation: Accounts Payable Manager

Family: Husband Jerry, between us, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters

Interests: Rock hounding, playing darts, reading, counted cross-stich, camping

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was lucky to meet and marry my wonderful husband 11 years ago. Together we enjoy spending time with our grandchildren and great-granddaughters. I have worked in finance and office management for the last 25 years. I still work in accounting and hope to retire in a couple of years. We bought a vintage airstream trailer a couple of years ago and are in the process of fixing it up. Our plan is to retire and travel the U.S., visiting all of the state and national parks.

Steven Utley Class of '77

Occupation: Electrician/Taxidermist

Family: 3 Daughters, 1 Son, 9 Grandchildren

Interests: Hunting, hunting & hunting

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Kyle Walkenhorst Class of '77

Occupation: Publisher/CEO

Family: My partner Rick Jackson and two Wheaton Terriers, Cody and Zoe.

Interests: Publishing, Family and friends. Hiking, travel, a good night on the town dancing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: LDS Mission: Independence Missouri, 1979-1981 Brigham Young University, BA, 1982-1986 Student Body Presidency, BYU 1983-84 Current: CEO, Sprocket Media, Inc - Communications and Engagement Company

Kathy Washburn JensonClass of '77

Occupation: Real Estate Agent

Family: 3 Sons, 3 Daughters-in-law, 5 Grandsons, 2 Granddaughters

Interests: Family, quilting, hiking, traveling, Real Salt Lake

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Raising three amazing sons. Working with my husband to build a small construction company. Living on and sometimes working on the last farm in Draper/Crescent. Traveling to several areas in the US and Europe. Becoming a grandparent. It's the best! Looking forward to retirement.

Kevin Walkenhorst Class of '77

Occupation: UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Family: Kevin, Sherri, Taylor, Abbey and Kai

Interests: God, family, friends, boating, lake, beach. Long drives with Johnny Cash

Debra Washburn GundersenClass of '77

Occupation: Manager Highlander Club 34 years

Family: 4 children 18 grandchildren 3 greats plus lots that call me Grandma Deb.

Interests: Football Nascar The Jazz and spending time with family and friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Many of you know I didn't graduate in 1977 with my class, but in the mid 80's my parents gave me a graduation present for graduating from the school of hard knocks .HA! HA! I'm actually very proud of that. Life has been an adventure and most of it a good one. Thanks for making me feel so welcome at the reunion. It was a really fun night.

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Kelly Webb Class of '77

Stacy Whitmore Class of '77

Occupation: Teacher

Family: Married Judy Webb from Cedar City 4 boys 2 girls 5 grand-kids 2 on the way.

Interests: Paragliding, biking, skiing, music, family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Stacy (Ace) Whitmore loves to teach. Math, Music, Paragliding, Skiing, Biking, Outdoor adventures, Fitness, Computer programing, and Roller Skating are a few of the things he loves to teach. In addition to his teaching career, he has owned and operated several businesses, including, cleaning businesses in Cedar City, Grantsville and Richfield, a Roller Skating Rink in Elsinore, a water slide in Richfield, and he currently does paragliding instruction and tours. He is a ski instructor on weekends and holidays in the winter. The most important thing in his life is his family, He and Judy have 4 boys and 2 girls. His favorite thing is getting together with the family to sing, explore the outdoors, or create interesting pancake creations.

Veeann Watson CrawfordClass of '77

Occupation: Home maker

Family: Married 38 yrs. (Scott), 4 children 1 girl 3 boys. 10 wonderful grandchildren

Interests: Aerobic dance, Biking, traveling, sewing, spending time with my family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have lived in Sandy my whole life. I was a secretary right out of high school, later I trained as a dental assistant and then a orthodontic assistant, while I was raising my family. I love spending time with my family doing everything from ATV riding, going on cruises to boating on our houseboat at lake powell. I'm not fond of cold weather so I escape to our house in St. George, where I love to bike with my husband. I am looking forward to him retiring so we can travel more.

Suzanne Westbrook ReisdorferClass of '77

Occupation: Owner Wyoming Reclamation & Ent.

Family: 4 Sons, 2 Daugters - 18 Grandchildren

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David Winegar Class of '77

Patricia Winger FonnesbeckClass of '77

Occupation: Social Worker

Family: Kevin & I are blessed with 2 children, both happily married, & 2 grandsons.

Interests: Family! Faith! Friends! Hiking, biking, 4-wheeling, crafting, boating, gardening

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 40 yrs in 10 lines, ok! USU Social Work graduate, married Kevin Fonnesbeck, moved to Idaho, dealt with cancer, worked as an adoption specialist 10 yrs & spent the last 20 in a school setting running a family-based prevention program. Raised 2 remarkable children & am having a blast with grandsons! Supporting my family, volunteering & being involved in the community is important to me; I recently completed 8 yrs serving on the city council. Work is wonderful, but my dear family is the best part of my life. We are active LDS & faith in Jesus Christ is our foundation. Life is good! I am happy!

Sherilyn Williams Class of '77

William (Brad) Winegar Class of '77

Occupation: Investor/Private Equity/Venture Capital

Family: Married to Suellen for 31 years, two adult children, Allegra and Geoffrey

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from Jordan High School, I served a mission in Hamburg Germany after which I graduated from BYU. I then moved to New York City for 7 years where I met my wife, earned an MBA from New York University and worked and lived a few blocks from the World Trade Center. (We were deeply saddened by the whole 9/11 incident.) After NYC we moved to the San Francisco Bay Area for 5 years before moving to Hong Kong for 5 years, then back to the Bay Area for 15 years. Last year we moved back to Utah and settled in Midway. We’ve loved being back in Utah.

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977

Penny Anderson1995

Fred Chidester2011

Brett Bowman2012

John Cleland2000

Mark Breeze2000

Ray Dowding2006

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977

Shelly Geertsen2010

Phillip Hunt1979

Deanne Hardy1977

Mark Jensen1981

Ken Harger2006

Kimberly Kempner

2014

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977

Hjalmar Krinke1993

Tammy McCarthy2005

Lisa Lyman2005

Robbie Oakden2006

Bill Martin

Sharon Oakeson1978

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977

Kenny Olson2014

Karalee Rishton1997

Dennis Overstreet2007

Ann Rogers2013

Mark Pyle1991

Bart Runolfson2011

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977

Jack Sprouse2017

Maree Thompson1979

Barron Sterling1981

Barney Walker1999

Bonnie Taylor1998

Brenda Watson1985

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Jordan High School - Class of 1977Penny Anderson - 1995

Fred Chidester - 2011

Shelly Geertsen - 2010

Phillip Hunt - 1979

Hjalmar Krinke - 1993

Tammy McCarthy - 2005

Kenny Olson - 2014

Karalee Rishton - 1997

Jack Sprouse - 2017

Maree Thompson - 1979

Brett Bowman - 2012

John Cleland - 2000

Deanne Hardy - 1977

Mark Jensen - 1981

Lisa Lyman - 2005

Robbie Oakden - 2006

Dennis Overstreet - 2007

Ann Rogers - 2013

Barron Sterling - 1981

Barney Walker - 1999

Mark Breeze - 2000

Ray Dowding - 2006

Ken Harger - 2006

Kimberly Kempner - 2014

Bill Martin

Sharon Oakeson - 1978

Mark Pyle - 1991

Bart Runolfson - 2011

Bonnie Taylor - 1998

Brenda Watson - 1985

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