I just received word that Hazel King, class of 1963 died on May 4, 2020. I will post further information if it becomes available.
Hazel King — Class of 1963
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Hyrum “Skip” McInelly — Class of 1960
Hyrum Reece McInelly, better known as Skip to friends and family, passed away on April 28, 2020, in Walnut Creek, CA. After battling ill health for a few years.
He was born in Spokane, WA, October 15, 1941. During his early life the family moved a few times and ended up in a small town of Trona, CA, in the Mojave Desert. He attended school there and after graduation he took an apprenticeship class to become a machinist working in plants and made his living at this until his retirement. He later moved to Concord, CA, to pursue his career and worked as a machinist in the surrounding refineries. It was at this time of his life when he met his wife, Chantal McInelly. They were married August 12, 1976, and together as a family of 7, Skip having 2 daughters and Chantal had 3 boys, they began their loving relationship.
Skip enjoyed life, enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and just going for road trips. He was a kid at heart and tricks and pranks came naturally to the boy in him. When visiting his wife at work, he would string paper clips together at one of her coworkers desk, when going out for a meal with friends poke a hole in a straw when they weren’t looking, or when walking where there was a water puddle making sure someone was close and stomp his foot in it to splash the victim. He also enjoyed working with wood and making things, then giving them away. The same was done with stain glass projects that he and his wife made, or crochet items that were made by his mother when he was a child. He is a loving father, faithful husband, and truly a friend to all he meets. His warmth has touched many lives through his 78 years with us. Both friends and family will miss him.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Hyrum S McInelly and Violet McInelly, his sister Dorene (THS 1954) and a second sister that died at birth, and his daughter Julie. He is survived by his wife, best friend, soulmate and caregiver, Chantal, his children Sally McInelly of Henderson, NV, Brian Lund of Federal Way, WA, Mark Lund of Martinez, and Harold Lund of Concord. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren.
Skip was a cousin to Marian (Reece) Walsh (THS 1955), LeRoy Reece (THS 1957) and Vernon Reece (THS 1959).
Kenneth Carter – Class of 1961
Tim Burrell just called to let me know that our classmate Kenneth Carter (1943-2020) died last night (4/22/2020) of cancer. Information about services and burial are pending. Ken was one of many favorite classmates. We are all saddened by news of his death.
Thomas G. Dunne — Class of 1948
October 10, 1930 – April 5, 2020
Thomas G. Dunne, Ph.D., 89, of Tualitin, OR, died peacefully on Sunday, April 5. Born in 1930 in Los Angeles, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary A. Dunne, and grew up in the small chemical company town of Westend, CA, on Searles Lake in the Mojave Desert. He graduated from nearby Trona High School in 1948, and received a B.S. in Chemistry from UCLA in 1952 and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Washington in 1957. Dr. Dunne then worked as a chemist at Central Research labs at IBM and as a post-doctoral fellow at MIT.
In 1963 Dr. Dunne joined the faculty of Reed College in the Chemistry Department. For over four decades, he taught a variety of Chemistry and Environmental Science courses to Reed undergraduates, advised dozens of Reed thesis research students, and chaired the Chemistry Department for several years. In his honor, one of his Chemistry advisees endowed an annual lecture named after him.
Dr. Dunne was a very active, 64-year member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Portland Section. He was the former chair of the Portland Section, where he served on the committee to select the Linus Pauling Medal Award. He was an active member of the ACS Northeast Regional Board of Directors. Dr. Dunne was a longtime member of the Sierra Club and active in environmental issues. He was a longtime participant in the Reed Emeritus Book Club, and also active in the City Club of Portland, and the Searles Valley Historical Society of Trona, California.
Dr. Dunne leaves his brother, C. Patrick Dunne, Ph.D., and wife Maureen of Framingham, MA, his nieces and their spouses, Kerry Dunne and Adam Steiner of Framingham, MA, Eileen Dunne and Jack Daniels of Boise, ID, Erin Dunne and Ryan Ellis of Waltham, MA. He leaves three grand nieces, Nora Steiner, Margaret Steiner and Veronica Ellis, and a grand nephew, Indigo Ellis. He is also survived by Beatriz and Stokely Beckford of Chicago, IL, his cousin, Joan Murphy of Palo Cedro, CA, and close friend Ron Sato, of Portland, OR.
There will be no services. Remembrances may be sent to Reed College, the Portland Section of the American Chemical Society, or the Alzheimers Association.
https://davies.mem.com/Obituary/9115489/173039300/173039307?title=Obituary
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Kenneth “Leroy” Bradburn — Class of 1952
Kenneth “Leroy” Bradburn, age 81, life long resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Leroy was born on January 31, 1934, in Elwood to Kenneth Greenstreet and Doris (Hicks) Bradburn. Leroy was retired from Continental Can of Elwood after 22 years and later retired from Chrysler Corp. after 19 years. Leroy was a veteran of the US Army, member of the Daleville American Legion, and the Elwood Elks. He enjoyed wood working, golfing, and fishing.
Leroy is survived by his loving Wife, Shirley (Browning) Bradburn of Elwood, Son, Gene Bradburn of Elwood, four Daughters, Bobbi Fanning, Tracy (Fred) Albers, Kimberly Boes, and Robin (Bill) Copeland all of Elwood, eleven Grandchildren, Leslie, Brian, and Ryan Fanning, Holly (Ryan) Abbott, Michelle Albers, Lacey Copeland, Cole Bradburn, Jack Bradburn, Tori Clough, Misty Bradfield, and Jessica Hendrix, 11 Great Grandchildren, Sister, Joyce Call of Elwood, Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Leroy was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother, Gene Greenstreet (Class of 1951), Sister, Linda, Brother in law, Ralph Call, and a Daughter in law, Michelle Bradburn.
A Celebration of Life Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Elwood Animal Shelter.
Sharing memories and online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com
Note: Leroy’s family left Trona in 1950 so Leroy and Gene did not graduate from Trona High School.
Darlene (Kudlac) Nicholson — Class of 1953
Darlene Evelyn Kudlac was born on May 11, 1935, in Los Angeles County, California, her father was Albert Kudlac and her mother was Evelyn McConaha. She married her classmate Dale Frazier Roberts (1935-2015) in 1953. They were both in the class of 1953. Darlene and Robert had a daughter, Darci (Roberts) Bishop. After Darlene and Dale divorced she married Wayne Stephenson and had a second daughter, Linda (Stephenson) Bradford. On February 14, 1981. She married Rolland J Nicholson on February 14, 1981, in Marion, Oregon.
Linda and her husband Russ Bradford have been caregivers for Darlene over the past 10 years. Darlene had been on dialysis for past five years and passed away from natural causes on January 31, 2020.
While growing up Darlene and her parents lived at 107 Argus Avenue in Trona. This is one of the houses across from the Recreation Center. Darlene and her mother used to collect old bottles and jars in the desert and set them in the sun in their backyard to turn purple.
Wanda Jeanne (Adams) Cagle
Wanda Jeanne Cagle, 84, of Riverton, KS, passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch, Joplin, MO. Wanda was born November 28, 1935, in Chetopa, KS, to the union of John Adams Jr. and Hazel Eileen (Gail) Adams.
After high school Wanda was united in marriage to Paul G. Cagle on July 16, 1953, in Trona, CA.
Wanda worked for the United States Postal services as a mail carrier and later as a clerk for 30 years. Wanda volunteered at the Freeman Hospital gift shop for many years after the passing of her husband in 2009. Wanda was a member of the Spring River Assembly of God Church, Riverton. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; husband; half- brother, Gail Everett.
Wanda is survived by one son, Neil Cagle and wife, Annette, of Moss Beach, CA; one brother, Gary Adams and wife, Connie, of Carthage, MO; four sisters, Shirley McDonald, of Kansas City, KS, Barbara Flynn, of Joplin, Kay Pugh and husband, Cleo, of Diamond, MO, and Joy Tash and husband, Darrell, of Galena, KS; two grandchildren, Marissa and Jason Cagle.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 17, at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel. Pastor Ken Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lowell Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Wanda’s memory.
Online condolences may be xpressed at derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
https://obituaries.joplinglobe.com/obituary/wanda-cagle-1078259248
Ray Hagan Banks
Ray Hagan Banks, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at home. Ray was born September 11, 1928, in Spanish Fork, Utah to John Delbert and Mary Sophia Jex Banks. He married Patricia Stevens in the Manti LDS temple on June 2, 1955.
Ray attended school in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was active in the Future Farmers of America, including being president of the organization in 1948. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching credential from BYU-Provo. He later earned a Masters Degree in General Administration. He worked for the Fontana Unified School District from 1955 to 1992.
Ray served many callings throughout the years including a Netherlands mission, teaching seminary for 10 years, Scoutmaster, Stake Executive Secretary, Bishop, counselor in Fontana Stake Presidency and couples’ missions with his wife in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thailand, and they managed the Springville Home Storage Center for 18 months.
Ray enjoyed traveling and spending time camping outdoors. Five times he took scouts on a week-long 50-mile hike in King’s Canyon National Park. Over the years he visited 48 of the United States, and several countries.
He is survived by his wife Pat, of Spanish Fork, Utah; children Jay (Jean) Banks, Orange, California; Ken (Tina) Banks, Moreno Valley, California; Bryce (Clare) Banks, St George, Utah; Kathryn (Larry) Wolod, Houston, Texas; Brynna (Scott) Cadman, Etiwanda, California; Duane (Kirsten) Banks, Kaysville, Utah; Karen (Shane) Gillett, Houston, Texas; Glenn (Debby) Banks, Jersey Village, Texas; Mike (JoLynn) Banks, Gold Bar, Washington; 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and sister Annie (Arlin) Ewell, Garland, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois (Ernest) Roach, brother Bill (Mable) Banks, brother John (Maxine) Banks, brother Richard (Marge) Banks, and one grandson.
Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25th at 585 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork. The viewing will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the same location.
Interment will follow at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
Ray Banks was married to Patricia (Stevens) Banks who was born in Trona and graduated from Trona High School in 1953. She now lives in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Ronald C Tansley — Class of 1963
Ronald Chris Tansley (January 18, 1945 ~ February 9, 2020 ) 75, passed away in the Veterans Home in Lebanon, Oregon. He graduated from Trona High School in 1963 He was a Vietnam Veteran. Services were arranged by the VA in Corvallis, Oregon. He had three brothers, John of Tucson, AZ and William of Winston, Oregon and Raymond who passed away in 2005. He had three daughters Crystal (who has been his care-giver), Pearl and Doris.He was born to Clarence (1900-1962) and Pearl (1913-1986) (Simmons) Tansley.
Visitation will be Friday, February 14, from 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. At the funeral home. A Graveside service will be at 2:00p.m. At Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens with Military honors provided by the Oregon National Guard and the American Legion Post 10. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (www.aasum-dufour.com)
https://www.aasum-dufour.com/obituary/Ronald-Tansley
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John Cameron Davis
John Cameron Davis, former Trona High School principal and superintendent of the Trona Joint Unified School District, died Dec. 23 at Bakersfield Adventist Health Hospital. The eight-year resident of Tehachapi had retired just five months before from a varied and distinguished career in education, but his health was failing. He was 70.
During his life, Mr. Davis was known among family and friends as a go-getter who could meet any challenge. He became proficient in woodworking in a short time while still in college and then was a quick study as he pursued excellence in progressive levels in the education field.
Mr. Davis was born Jan. 10, 1949, in Sleepy Eye, Minn. The family soon moved to Southern California. Living in various communities including Sherman Oaks to Rosemead before settling in Valinda. Mr. Davis played on the varsity football team and was on the wrestling team at Nogales High School, graduating in 1967.
Mr. Davis continued in football at Humboldt State University his freshman year. A leg injury ended his playing days but not his love for the game. He transferred to San Francisco State University where he majored in Political Science with a minor in Industrial Arts. He proved so adept that he ended up teaching the school’s shop class that he was taking his senior year. He graduated in 1971 as a married man. The year before he married his childhood sweetheart, Phyllis Link, also an S.F. State student.
To support himself during college he drove a cab in San Francisco and honed his woodworking craft working for Mayta and Jensen cabinet makers, an experience he treasured. While waiting for a job opening of his choice Mr. Davis worked at Ralphs grocery chain in the freezer warehouse.
His first teaching job was at Trona High School in 1973 as wood shop teacher. He was the assistant football coach for five years and assistant principal for three years. He rebuilt the woodshop and redesigned the wood-working curriculum into a quality program.
In 1981, the Davises moved to Lake Arrowhead. Mr. Davis became principal of the Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School in the Rim of the World Unified School District. His reputation was growing as an omnipresent principal who was visible in the school corridors, meeting rooms, on the playground and visiting classes.
“He was a very active hands-on principal,” said Mrs. Davis, who was commuting to teaching jobs “down the mountain” in the San Bernardino and Fontana areas. “He had that reputation.”
Mr. Davis became principal of the Rim of the World High School in 1986 for three years, honing administrative skills he would pass along to his daughter, currently an elementary school principal in Ridgecrest. He coached football and also coached the wrestling team as a volunteer,
But the real estate business had long intrigued Mr. Davis in Lake Arrowhead, and he tried a new venture for four years.
“But he really missed education,” Mrs. Davis said.
In the mid ’90s the Davises returned to Trona when Mr. Davis became the high school principal and assistant football coach. In an unusual development — for the school archives — Mr. Davis’ athletic daughter became the football team’s placekicker her sophomore year. During his tenure Mr. Davis also became district superintendent, hence holding two jobs. Still he found time to get a captain’s license for sailing and joined a sailing association. He periodically would take out a boat to sail to Catalina Island. It was typical of Mr. Davis to set his mind to do something, get it done quickly and efficiently, then enjoy it.
In 2004, Mr. Davis accepted the job of principal of Hanford West High School and the family moved to the Central Valley. Mrs.Davis said her husband wanted the challenge and experience of “a more diverse population” and that he was “out there with the kids” in the school of 1,800.
He retired in 2008 and Mr. Davis started his own high-end company, The Turning Point. He created alabaster art objects and marketed them locally while his wife continued teaching elementary school in Lemoore until retiring in 2010.
But in 2012, Mr. Davis was recommended for a job with CalStateTEACH to advise people seeking their teaching credentials. He accepted the position. “John loved it,” Mrs. Davis said. “It was more of the hands-on.”
The next year the program hired Mrs. Davis and they worked as a team. They drove thousands of miles to school districts in many counties.
But, in August 2019, Mr. Davis’ health had begun to decline and the Davis team retired. The timing coincided with their daughter, Sarah Davis Tate, becoming principal of Las Flores Elementary School in Ridgecrest. She says her father’s advice to her was to always be highly visible on campus and keep all lines of communication open with students and faculty and parents alike.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Davis; their daughter, Sarah Tate and her husband, Robbie; a brother, Scott Davis of Southern California, and grandchildren Dominique “Nique” Edler, 28; Brandyn Tate, 21; Ezra Tate, 14, and Ty Schmid, 20.
A memorial for Mr. Davis will be held Feb. 15 at the Inyokern Airport at 11:00 AM