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Class of 1959
Paul Christian Anderson
September 20, 1941 - June 6, 2011
A third generation San Diegan, Paul was born at Mercy Hospital. He attended San Diego State, earning a BS in Biology. Paul spent time teaching in Uganda, returned to San Diego State and earned a Master’s Degree. He then spent 26 years teaching in the San Diego City School system.
Paul's wife Glenis and his brother Karl wish to thank Dr. Susan Chu of Sharp Rees Steely; Dr. Kuo and Linda Soaft RN NP of UCSD LiverTransplant Dept.; San Diego Hospice staff, RN Lisa and Social Worker Sheena. A special mention of appreciation to Ellie and Neata, caregivers for Paul in his final days and to the many friends who visited and helped out in so many ways. Finally we who loved him will treasure the memories of this wonderful man. Paul's spirit and energy will always be with us. His family and many friends plan a celebration of Paul's life with a barbecue featuring his famous beans at the end of summer, his favorite time of year.
Read the entire Union-Tribune Obituary
Hymie Bobrof Lubey
July 15, 1941 - April 7, 2008
Linda Brown
December 14, 1941 - February 14, 2006
Linda passed away suddenly. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and former colleagues in the greater San Diego area. After receiving B.A. and M.A. degrees in English and Creative Writing from San Diego State University, Linda taught poetry at UCSD and Mira Costa College from 1973-1990 and had many contacts in the poetry community. She had recently retired after 28 years of service at the San Diego Public Library as a library assistant, where she first worked at the Rancho Bernardo Branch and, since 1991, at the Benjamin Branch. At the Rancho Bernardo Branch, Linda instituted the first Braille collection in the City's library branches. At the Benjamin Branch, she conducted pre-school story times and created displays for National Poetry Month every April. She scheduled art shows in the community room, showcasing local artists, and also used Benjamin as a venue for poetry readings. Linda served as moderator for the Library's book club and provided reference and other library services to the Allied Gardens community. In 2004, La Jolla Poets Press published Linda's "Journey with Beast: Poems 1970-2004." The April 2004 book debut party at the Carmel Valley Branch featured a pianist and vocals interwoven with Linda's reading of her poetry. Linda is predeceased by her parents, William I. and Margaret L. Brown, and her brother, Alan Brown ‘62. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Lauren R. Brown ‘64 and Beth Davis-Brown, of Washington, DC.
Glen Carraway
May 9, 1942 - November 13, 1960
Just wanted to let you know that Glenn Carraway sadly passed away the summer after graduation. He drowned at La Jolla Shores while at a beach party -- Gayle Nikkenen Pierce
Carol Lee Collins
Paul Edward Cooper, Jr.
June 3, 1940 - March 4, 2004
Robert Lloyd Craig
April 8, 1941 - August 6, 1994
My brother died after a 30-year battle with cancer
-- Suzanne Craig Christensen '66
Sandi Craig Allen
January 14, 1942 - April 3, 2010
Sandi was born in San Diego. She worked at a hardware store in San Diego before moving to the Los Angeles area. There she worked as a clerk-secretary in Compton and Long Beach schools. She returned to San Diego where she became a secretary for the San Diego Unified School District. In 1971, she married Roy, her husband of 38 years. They lived in San Diego and Santee for 22 years. They resided in Menifee for the last nine years. Sandi really loved to travel, especially to London and the rest of the UK. She was a tour guide to London for many years.
Mike Dalbey
(No photo in annual)February 11, 1942 - July 15, 1994
Carol Drogin Hill
December 27, 1941 – October 30, 2007
Carol "Sunni" Hill of Bonita died suddenly and unexpectedly of heart failure. She was vivacious and active to the end. Carol was born in New York and came to San Diego in 1948 with her parents Leonard and Miriam Drogin, her brother Harry (all now deceased) and brother Steve. She taught in many schools and is remembered by students and their parents. She owned Sunnyhill Realty in Bonita for several years.
Carol passed away suddenly on October 30, 2007. She was a very dear and special friend. She and I had just spent a fabulous week in Montana and enjoyed the changing of the leaves. We took long walks enjoying the autumn weather and carried on about deer sightings as if they were the first ever. It's shocking and painful to lose a very close childhood friend. There are few people who are as genuinely kind and caring as she was. Many of us lived in Drogin homes that were built in the Crawford area in the ‘50s and ‘60s -- Diane Dawson
Larry Ellingwood
December 15, 1941 – March 21, 2000
Larry died of cancer -- Roy Boughton '59
Robert A. Forrest
September 19, 1941 - June 19, 1999
Sherry Frazier Skidmore
May 29, 1942 - November 7, 2008
A dear friend and classmate, Sherry died after a valiant battle with cancer. She grew up in the Rolando Village neighborhood. Her daughter Kaye and son Joe were by her side when she passed away -- Sandi Craig Allen
Pamela Gartz Ruiz
December 22, 1941 – October 27, 2003
Delores Gerger Smith
November 10, 1941 - December 20. 2001
My dear friend, Delores "Dee" Gerger Smith passed away from lung cancer the end of December 2001. Her husband, Marion "Smitty" Smith was in my class but went into the Navy before graduation. They own a vineyard in the hills east of Sacramento, and Smitty is carrying on the work. I saw her a couple of years ago and now I'm sure glad that I made that trip! -- Charlotte Thompson Gruessing '60
David Golden
Jeff Graham
Barbara Hobart Willhelm
June 16, 1941 - September 7, 2001
Barbara was born in Minnesota and was employed at Barona Casino. Survivors include her companion, Don Frost; sons, Rob, Mark and Shawn Willhelm; sister, Beverly Pegg; and three grandchildren.
Doug Hroza
January 26, 1942 - May 9, 2009
Doug and I were never married, but lived together for the past 30 years. He passed away after a long battle with cancer. His brother, Dennis Hroza, was with him when he passed from this life to the next – Colleen Taylor
Greg Hunter
February 19, 1941 - August 31, 1982
I was surfing through the obits and noticed that Greg Hunter was listed as having died from a gunshot wound while in the FBI. He was a neighbor and I knew him and his parents pretty well. He was in the FBI but actually died of a melanoma on his back. It was a shock to everyone who knew him. I still remember he and his brother, Doran, deciding to see what it was like to be in a real gunfight and shooting at each other with .22s across a canyon. He had a thing with guns and I was on a camping trip with him when he wanted to show us how fast a draw he was with his Colt .45. He was quick -- the gun went off while still in the holster and left a 16" hole in his leg where the bullet passed through. If I remember correctly he left a young wife and two small children when he died. -- Peter Knudson '61
Gary Bruce Leonard
November 25, 1940 - June 16, 1990
Frank Lewis
October 4, 1941 - July 1, 1960
Frank died in a car crash on 54th Street and Pirotte Drive –- Don Ball
Edward Lutes
February 25, 1940 – October 31, 2002
Neal Meskimen
October 1, 1941 -- February 27, 2010
Neal was born in San Diego. He attended San Diego Community College for several years. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged on March 25, 1970. On July 4, 1982 he married his wife Shelley in San Diego. Until his retirement for medical reasons Neal worked as a consultant in Assistive Technology. He was active in AFSM and the Lions Club. He enjoyed gardening, especially roses and glads, biking, camping, fishing and the outdoors in general. He is survived by his wife Shelley, sisters Bonnie Westergren ’61 of San Diego and Lynn Stroud ‘66 of Springfield, MO. Memorials are suggested to the North Branch Special Olympics, Box 181, North Branch MN 55056
Just to let you know that Neal passed away last Saturday. It was sudden. He woke up on Friday with a broken hip and passed away the next day. The kids and I were with him the entire time -- Shelley Meskimen
Robert Parker
October 4, 1938 – February 15, 2009
Diego Native Husband of Alma, Father of Marjean, and Grandfather of Anastasia and Dorian. A devoted family man. A Friend and Mentor to thousands. Robert contracted polio at age five, but did not let is stop him from enjoying life! He liked to dance, camp, drive (including a dune buggy) and fix cars and electronics. He inspired many through his strength and sense of humor. Robert had a 45-year career at Delta Design. He was enthusiastically involved with many organizations. His door was always open. He promoted a positive attitude towards disabled persons by sharing his strengths with all he met.
Steve Quimby
December 18, 1941 - June 1, 2004
A third generation San Diegan and honors graduate of San Diego State University, Steve's enduring interests included family (first and foremost, his wife and best friend, Linda of 27 years), friends, reading, conversation, classical music, humor, world history (especially archaeology), cinema, television (Law & Order was a favorite), crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, writing, automobiles, stamp collecting, Trivial Pursuit, logic-defying slot machines, and the oft challenge-ridden San Diego Chargers.
Martin Real Raborn
August 28, 1942 - May 3, 1964
Susan Schmith Rabasco
June 24, 1941 - August 2, 2000
Susan away unexpectedly, after raising four children and sharing her love of life and laughter with all. She also touched hundreds of students' lives as a teacher of English as a Second Language in the local community college system.
Joanne Sorrells Morton
August 14, 1941 - October 17, 1985
I think she passed away of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. -- Don Ball
Ted Suggs
December 28, 1940 - January 12, 2005
Ted Suggs passed away from pancreatic cancer. He had been diagnosed in June 2004 and had been able to remain at home through most of the illness. His niece Jennifer was at his side when he died. -- Alice James McCapes
Ted Summers
August 14, 1941 - July 7, 1985
Ted graduated from SDSU, receiving a doctorate in education. His passion was Herpetology, and along with being a much beloved high school science teacher, he worked part time at the Natural History Museum as a reptile specialist. He also proudly served in the Marine Corps . He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lulu Anaya '63, and their two sons.
James Upham
Janice Walstad Nichols
September 1, 1941 - June 27, 1986
Donald Michael Waters
July 9, 1941 - May 31, 2004
Don joined the United States Army Security Agency in September 1961 and was on active duty until 1964; he served in Vietnam from July 1962 to July 1963 and then was posted to Thailand until his discharge from the Army. He graduated with a degree in Political Science from SDSU in 1966 and received a Masters degree in Economics from the American Institute for Foreign Trade (Thunderbird) in Phoenix, AZ. Don was a market analyst with Copley International after graduation, then worked in politics for several years. Active in many civic clubs, including the Rotary Club, he was president of Mission Bay Associates when the San Diego Crew Classic was begun. He eventually joined his father's company, Waters Consultants, having been an Engineer-in-Training since the fifth grade. He obtained his Professional Engineer designation in corrosion in 1976.
Don is survived by his wife Ingrid, his 3 cats, his brother John Waters and his sister Holly Duran, uncle John Thrasher and cousin Rosemari Thrasher, all in the San Diego area, cousins Patricia Storsteen, Tom Thrasher, Jim Thrasher, Janice Noss and Sue Mansker in other parts of the country.
John "Bud" Webb
January 5, 1942 -- May 26, 2006
John was born in Charlotte, NC and came to San Diego with his Navy family. He attended San Diego City College and San Diego State, where he played football and ran track. He was the only male in his Business English class, where he met Janet. They were married in 1963. He is survived by Janet, their children Lauri and Erik, and six beautiful grandchildren.
James Welch
March 13, 1940 - May 28, 2007
James was born in Long Beach and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Lorelei Welch; daughters, Bridget Gunn and Gina Ludwig; son, David Gunn; and two grandchildren.
John Whaley
July 29, 1940 - January 20, 1967
John died in a car crash by a drunk driver on Highway 395
at the Washington Street overpass -- Don Ball
Barbara Wilson
May 20, 1941 - April 2, 1964
John Worona
August 24, 1941 - August 29, 1970
Big John stood out way over the rest of the world. Probably because he was a six foot seven inches tall. He checked out of this world way too early: 1970 – Dan Worona ‘62
Clifford J. Wynne
December 12, 1941 - December 12, 1996
Passed away after a long illness. He is survived by wife Laurie, parents Burl and Bettye, and brother Jeffrey '63
(Thanks to Mary Gale Rogers '67 for many of the above dates)