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The website was continued after the 2013 reunion for the enjoyment of the members.  They shouldn't be subjected to annoying posts when they come to the Message Forum.  Forums work when people participate - so don't be bashful.  But be respectful.  This may seem like a private chat room, but 800 of your classmates have access to it (along with ~two dozen of our former teachers), and many more classmates read than participate.  

The administrators reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.  Access and participation on this forum is not a right, it is a privilege and abuse may result in suspension or revocation of WHS60s site access at any time.  

Abuse includes but is not limited to personal attacks, offensive, demeaning, excessive or nonsensical posts, badgering, foul language, etc.  It is not a place to disparage others, especially deceased classmates.  Posting involving politics or religion are prohibited as they typically and quickly become offensive/demeaning.    

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Don Murdoch (1962)

Boy, Doyle and Phyllis started young.  He's 86 and she's 85.  Must've gotten married in high school.  More power to a teen-age romance lasting this long.  

Vern Larson (1960)

I think that Jean Ivey, “Class of 60” and Gary Culley, “Class of 59” got married while Jean was still going to high school.

John Perez (1967)

 pinkston was a good influence on me. he helped me with getting into sports.

to me he is the best.

Joann Damsen (Dahl) (1961)

Vern -   

Keith Culley was married to Verna Abshier and lived in Oregon.   He was born November 11, 1934  and died July 1, 2016

Gary Kelly married Ina Stanley and are living in Oregon. 

Glenna Kelly is married to Les Davis and live in state of Washington

Larry Culley  2-12-42  -  3-4-04 

This is as up to date that I could find

Vern Larson (1960)

Thank you for the update and correction Joann. I went back into my Freshman year book and found Ina. She had written in my year book. I have many fond memories of the Culleys.

Gary and Larry once made a fort in a big clump of poison oak bushes...Larry's head swelled up the size of a bucket and almost died. 

Robert Cowing (1965)

Honored were, from left, John and Patty Gerald, Matt Van Peursem, Carol Conley, Marcelina Sandoval and representing the Schools Foundation Tim Simmons, Julie Mast and Leila Stone. 

Woodland honors those who’ve made a difference

Those nominated were selected based on their “significant contributions to the community” such as community leadership, “demonstrated, selfless service to the community,” “dependability in completing assignments/projects,” and an “interest in varied activities.” Only volunteers are recognized at the ceremony. Not considered are others who promote the community as part of their business or jobs.

Carol Knight “Conley,” according to Gary Traynham, “embodies the spirit of community and volunteerism.” Traynham said Conley has spent 20 years helping youth at Juvenile Hall, where she provides comfort if needed along with counseling. She also volunteers at the Woodland Opera House, Woodland Memorial Hospital and Hospital Auxiliary, along with the cold-weather homeless shelter operated by the city.

Finally, Conley is a licensed daycare provider, a docent for the Yolo County History Museum and heads up Sunday School at the United Methodist Church and is also a representative on the Sacramento United Methodist Church Council. She has organized a number of Easter Egg Hunts for the church.

By JIM SMITH  -  jsmith@dailydemocrat.com  Woodland Daily Democrat  SEE for complete unedited article: PUBLISHED: May 23, 2019

Theresa Eve (1964)

Thank you Robert for posting the article about the Volunteers Honored.  This was so great to read, all those hard workers giving to others.  What an honor to see the picture and read about their works.  

Don Murdoch (1962)

Vern,  Just received word from Jean Ivey's brother, Lee, who's in my class, that Jean first got married in 1962 to Bob Gibson.  She has been married 4 times but is currently single.

Vern Larson (1960)

Thank you for the update Don. I love the way we are able to keep track of former friends and classmates through the use of this wonderful site. 

Did you know that the Cullys moved into the home out by Laugenour that Phil Rosasco used to live in before his family moved into their home in Woodland over by you?

Don Murdoch (1962)

The Rosascos and my parents moved into those homes in 1950 just prior to the 1st grade.   And as you know, I lived next door to your sister-in-law for many, many years.

David Stotts (1965)

I was fortunate enough to be on Coach Pinkston's first Varsity team in 1964. The team didn't fair too well that year but was the start of an uprise in the basketball program at Woodland High.  The next year we had the first winning team in I don't know how many years.  It may have been even better if John Didion (RIP) could have played as we had good outside play with the likes of Steve Waldeck (RIP), Gary Eagleton, Dale Metcalf, and myself.  Unfortunately John came down with Mono and missed the entire season-he would have really helped inside on the boards. As is the case with a lot of coaches-you don't really appreciate them as much as you should until later.  Coach Pinkston's knowledge of the game was great-he gave me a chance to play whereas under the previous coaches I doubt that would have happened.  I thank you Coach Pinkston and happy anniversary!

Don Murdoch (1962)

Pinkie was also a great umpire.  He umpired my games in Babe Ruth League and slo-pitch softball.  Probably the second best umpire behind the late great Dick McGriff.  Who were some of the good umpires of that era?  Who was the worst umpire of the 60s and 70s?  My answer to follow.

Doyle Phillips (1961)

Don, speaking of umpires do you remember the umpire that umpired our Pony and Babe Ruth Tournaments in the late 50's who was in the Giants organization who was also a postal worker in Sacramento. I am thinking his name was Lou. He umpired a few of the games and I remember either Max or Buddy Baer umpired one of our tournaments. I was a little 5' 4" catcher and he was a giant.  

Don Murdoch (1962)

Doyle,  You're thinking of Lou Brinson. He was a postal worker in Woodland and managed the Little League Giants in 1953-54. He lived on 4th St. just south of Pendegast St. He also managed Marash's Giants in the Sacramento City Baseball League.. Our uniforms were old SF Giant uniforms. I played for him one year. After he retired from the postoffice, he went to work for the SF Giants as a clubhouse attendant and asst. equipment manager.  He was tragicallty killed by a motorist while  crossing the street.  I don't recall the year.  He was a great guy who loved baseball and the Giants.

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

To all you WHS, Class of 1965, tomorrow, June 11th, 2019 is the 54th year anniversary of our graduation  Unfortunately, my parents pulled me out of WHS the last 1/4 of my junior year, and we moved to Placerville, CA.  More unfortunately, my graduation was also June 11th  I didn't get to see my long-time friends graduate, but my friend, Sandi Wasemiller Vasquez, purchased an extra year book, and had all my friends sign it.  

As misfortune would have it ALL the reunions up until last year, were on the same night; just like graduation night.

I kept in touch with some friends.  Then, in 2005, I returned to Woodland, anf married my high school sweetheart, Jerry Hartwig.  We married, and remained together til his death in November, 2016.

I have remained here, living in the Hartwig family home.  I stay in touch with friends, on F/B.

Dee (Marilee) Damsen (Kindelt) (1965)

Thanks Rosemary for your note about the class of 65  - so here is a shout out to our class:  happy 54 years!  And as far as I am concerned you will always be "our" classmate!

Theresa Eve (1964)

Marilee, good words.  All Woodland High School members, remain Woodland High School classmates. 

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

R.I.P. Linda 

Linda Faris Walfridson

1942 - 2019 Obituary

 

Linda passed away on June 10, at Sutter Davis Hospital with her loving family by her side.Linda was born Aug. 27, 1942 in Sacramento to Clifton and Ruth Faris.Linda grew up a native of Woodland, and graduated from Woodland High School in 1960. She attended Sacramento City College, and received her license of Cosmetology. She worked for 35 years as a Beautician.Linda married her high school classmate, Gus Walfridson on Oct. 20, 1978, and was happily married for 40 years. Linda and Gus shared an amazing marriage enjoying fishing, RVing, traveling, baseball and playing cards. Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends.She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Faris; father, Clifton Faris, and sister, Susan Ginise. She is survived by her husband, Gus Walfridson; daughter, Stephanie (Tom) Price; son, Louie (Ting) Pires, and grandchildren, Jordan Price, Amaya and Arianna Pires.The family will have a private burial in her memory. There will be a celebration of Linda's life on July 13, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, Waite Hall, 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for all family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Vern Larson (1960)

Linda Faris Walfridson      RIP

Thank you Joan for keeping us informed of our dear classmate Linda. Our sincere condolences go out to Gus and other family members.

This is Linda's 1960 WHS class photo. At the bottom of her class photo, the words that were written describe her so perfectly. 

                "AS MERRY AS THE DAY IS LONG"

Aileen Jull (Martinez) (1964)

There was no mention of Bob Faris in Joan's message regarding Linda's obituary.  Anyone know his status?

Gary Wegener (1966)

Sad news; Ruth and Bob Moeller, parents of Bob Jr, class of '69, were in a terrible auto accident June 19th, a day shy of their 70th wedding anniversary.  Ruth did not survive, and Bob is in intensive care at UC Medical Center with major injuries.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Gail Smith (Maxwell) (1964)

I am so sorry to hear this sad news.  I am praying for their family.

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

How awful!  R.I.P. Ruth.  HUGS & PRAYERS forhealing to Bob and family.  Hold on to your FAITH and hold on to each other!

Michael Shelley (1966)

Our old friend Mike Murray, died yesterday 6-24-2019.

More information to come.

Mike Miller (1966)

Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a good friend...amigo. They seem to be whitlin’ away at us one by one. So very happy to have had him cross my path, early on.