We are sad about the loss of these classmates

This list may not be accurate, but we know of these deaths of our classmates:

Mike Aldridge, Dave Beatkey, Gary Balogh, Dick Bennett, Jim Bitz, Jack Flaig, Retha Graham, Carol Hutchenson, Thorlee Idzal, Sharon Ireland, Jerry Ivie, Judy Johnson, Steve Leeb,  Ron Mc Kinney, Marlene Oakland, Sandy Olds, Bob Ramey, Judy Rauw, Maryann Rueber, Don Smith, Ken Smith, Roger Stevenson, Jay Sturgill, Bill Thrasher, Jim Tumblin,  Dick Voll, Bob Walters, Janet Waterman, Pat Wheeler, Linda Zecha

Here are a few of the Obits that we have gathered.  We had fun with all of these classmates while we were in school and will miss them.

 

 

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Jack T. Flaig ( April 28, 1943 - June 23, 2011 )

Jack passed peacefully at home surrounded by love. He was loved and admired by family, countless friends and business acquaintances for his generosity of spirit, work ethic and incredible smile.

Jack is survived by his wife, Diane, of almost 40 years; children and grandchildren, Paul and Laura Keating, Ave and Viviane; Janet and

Glen Giammalva, Joey and Emily; Jason and Cyndi Flaig, Casey and Randy; sister Kim and

Ralph Pregizer; and many extended family.

His parents, Ervin and Norma Flaig preceded him in death.

Jack was active in Boy Scouts of America as a child/teen, and as an adult was a board member on the Boy Scouts of America Council.

He served proudly in the U.S Air Force, 902 Radar SQ, during 1964-68, with an honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant. Jack's ashes will be scattered at sea by the U.S .Coast Guard.

Jack received his B.A. degree from Portland State University in 1976, and his M.B.A. degree from University of Portland in 1990. He worked in healthcare administration for over

30 years and retired as CEO in 2007 from Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

Jack enjoyed being a member of Rotary International for over 25 years and hosted several exchange students in his home.

He was honored to be a member of the Masonic Lodge, and in 1997 was a Past Master of the Intrepid Lodge No. 224 in Hillsboro, Oregon.

He was also a member of the Shriners, Scottish Rite and the Q, and spent 30 years enjoying Masonic activities.

Jack was active in the communities where he lived and served on many planning committees and boards.

He loved spending time with family; playing with his dog, Rudy; walking on the beach; listening to music; reading and electronics. He will be deeply and forever missed, but his presence in our lives will always be.

There will be a memorial service in Sequim on Saturday July 30, 2011, 10 a.m. at the

Masonic Lodge, 700 South Fifth Ave. The public is welcome.

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Thorley Idzal  (LT)

Age 67 November 5, 1943 to February 8, 2011

LT was born in Portland she worked in outside sales for Register Tape Advertising.

LT is survived by her daughter, Lisa D. Purcell; and companion, Robert Bohm.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver.

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Our Classmates before High School

Thanks to Dick Lincoln we have this picture of Mr. Johnsons 6th Grade Class at Wygant

Some of the girls at Day Camp in Skidmore Woods

Mrs Wiesenborn's 4th grade class at Knott Street Elementary School

Mrs. Wessling’s 4th or 5th Grade Class Wygant Elementary School

Mrs. Thomas’s 6th Grade Class Wygant Elementary School

A class picture from Prescott Elementary School, anyone know the grade or teachers name?

Miss Mannix’s 6th Grade Class Wygant Elementary School

Mrs Gries 2nd Grade Class Prescott Elementary School

Parkrose Junior High

Bill Misner, Bill Hjorten, Glenn Belshaw, John Brown and some unknown underclassman. I’m not sure what is going on, but I’m sure if this happened today there’s be calls for counseling

I’m guessing a class play, most likely South Pacific

Diane Wetterstrom and some of her friends

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed the pictures of our classmates we’ve collected so far, some of them over sixty years old. We, on the Reunion Committee, have pretty well tapped out all our own sources; several moves, parent’s downsizing, divorce and the countless other things that could have befallen these images of our youth, so we need your help. We would like to develop a presentation of these pictures for viewing at the Reunion, but as you can see it would be a short slideshow. I’d like to ask you to help us by digging out old pictures of our school years and sharing them with us. If you find some pictures you’d be willing to share, please send them to Glenn Belshaw via email glenbelshaw@comcast.net or mail them to Glenn Belshaw 10810 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97005. If you mail them, keep in mind that I’m sixty seven and a half, what do you think your chances are of getting them back, but I promise to try and return them.

Portland Yacht Club

Portland Yacht Club
Site of Parkrose High School's Class of 61
Fiftieth Class Reunion

Portland Yacht Club

45o 36' 2" N 122o 39' 2" W
That's
1241 NE Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97211

for you land lovers



P Y C

Commands a grand view of the North Portland Harbor, Columbia River and their moorage which is lined with yacht both large and small. PYC offers a versatile location to accommodate all our reunion activities

A great option for our reunion guests to reconnect is the
Commodore's Bar which is to the left of the Main Salon

Well stocked Bar

Beer $3, Wine $3 - $4 available by the bottle, Hard Liquor: Bar $3 Premium $4.50

Dennis Austin in the Main Salon waiting for Bar to open

Classmates will have the option of mingling on the back patio, enjoying a Pacific Northwest Summer afternoon.









Dinner and dancing will be in the Main Salon. It's a large flexible gathering area, which will accommodate both our catered meal and dance floor.

PHS Class of"61" Fiftieth Reunion Committee at Work

Your PHS Reunion Committee has worked long and hard trying to find the perfect location for this once in a lifetime event

Timberline Lodge:

To far for old people to drive at night

Pittock Mansion:

The City of Portland does not allow Adult Beverages on the grounds

Columbia Gorge Stern Wheeler:

Surely someone in our class suffers from motion sickness

Rocky Butte:

The City of Portland will only reserve the park for weddings, didn't know anyone that planning on getting married on August 13th

Someone would always come up with another possible location, this would require another meeting

Sometimes these discussions would last late into the night














We did ultimately come up with a great location

Maryann Reuber

We are very sad to say that Maryann passed away recently from cancer. We will miss her happy face and humor.

We need your email address, etc

Please email, parkrose1961@gmail.com , to verify your email address, phone number and physical address. We are attempting to get our email list in order so we can keep as many of you informed as possible. We appreciate your efforts.

We would like the 50th reunion to be a "barn burner".

Reunion Date Set

We have set the date for our 50th (aaaarrrg!) reunion for August 13th, 2011.

Put it on your calendar and we will fill in the details as they get worked out.