Clay Sigg — Class of 1968
2 Replies
Keith Pinman – Class of 1967
Keith C. Penman, 73, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022, after a long fight with Alzhei- mer’s Disease.
He was born June 22, 1948, at home in Vigo County to the late John Robert Penman and Ella Mae (Britt) Penman. At the age of seven he and his parents moved to the desert community of Trona, California, southwest of Death Valley where they lived for years before returning to Terre Haute.
You can read the rest of Keith’s obituary by going here: https://obituaries.tribstar.com/obituary/keith-penman-1085090304
Russell Still — Class of 1959
RUSSELL STILL, used to live in Pioneer Point on Dogwood. He had Rick, Tamra, and Tim as his Children. He was married to Mona Ramey. He passed away April 17, 2022 on Easter Sunday.
Russell had several sisters and cousins that also attended Trona High School. When Russell was a freshman he had an accident in wood shop and cut several of his fingers off.
Lenore (Shipman) Horn – Class of 1963
Lenore (Shipman) Horn passed away March 13, 2022, in Quitman, TX, after being in ill health for several years. Lenore was the daughter of Ray and Lois Shipman, long-time residents of Searles Valley. Lenore graduated from THS in 1963.
Lenore is survived by her mother Lois and sister Brenda as well as her two sons, Ray Whiddon and Jon Whiddon and their spouses and children. Her father and husband, Olin Horn, preceded her in death.
Lenore will be remembered by her warm personality and lovely smile.
All-Class Reunion October 14th/15th 2022
Watch this space!
Dick Ankers
Susan Swearingen Kamachi, class of ’64, wanted everyone to know that Dick Ankers passed away on February 16, 2022. He was a teacher at THS from 1961 to 1964.
She said that he wanted his obituary to read: “DICK DIED.” He was born August 10, 1934 . He was married to Jolene Swearingen Ankers for 56 years. She preceded him in death in 2014. Jolene was a member of the class of 1956.
If anyone would like to go, his Celebration of Life will be held at the Coney Island Bar on March 20, 2022 from 11:30 am-2:00 pm
In Reno, Nevada.
Sid Cooper — Class of 1971
Sidney Allen Cooper 1953-2022
Sid was born Rev Jackson and Lucinda Cooper August 13, 1953 in Los Angles County. He passed away on February 16, 2022 in Waco, Texas.
A Burial Service has been arranged for, Sidney. He will be interred on:
FEBRUARY 24, 2022, at 2 p.m.
Rosemound Cemetery3201 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706
A Reception will follow at Sid and Barbara’s home in Woodway, Texas.
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
My deepest sympathies to his family.
Merle Lynn Brown — Class of 1968
Lynn Brown of Ridgecrest who was in the class of 1968 passed away February 1, 2022. She was born to Thomas and Shirley Brown in November of 1950. After high school she attended Bakersfield College and then went to work at the Naval Weapon Center. In 1971 she married Michael Dean Sword who was stationed at the Naval Weapon Center. Michael passed away in 2007.
I will post more information when it becomes available.
My deepest sympathies to her family.
Berk Washburn — Class of 1968
Berk Wayne Washburn 1950-2022
Berk Washburn passed away January 24, 2022 from complications of Covid-19. Berk and his wife live in Magna, Utah.
Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel at 8059 W. 2700 S. Magna, UT 84044 on Friday, February 4th, 2022. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am with the funeral to follow at 11 am. A service at the gravesite at Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1:00 pm in Sandy, Utah. The funeral will also be shared through zoom (shorturl.at/BCWX).
Harold L Hill — Class of 1959
Harold Leslie Hill 1942-2022
Harold Hill was born to Euvalda and Edith Hill on January 11, 1942 in San Bernardino County (probably Trona).
For the Senior will Harold wrote, I, Harold Hill, will my good looks and ability to get along with girls to Roy Dunn. Harold played on the varsity football team as an End and he wore the number 12 jersey.
Harold had two sisters that attended Trona High School: Cheryl (Hill) Sargent, class of 1961 and Donna (Hill) Kramer (1946-1972), class of 1964.
Harold passed away on January 22, 2022.
Condolences to Harold’s family.
I will add additional information when it becomes available. If you would like to contact the family I can provide you with the latest contact information I have for Harold.