Thomas G. Dunne — Class of 1948

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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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Louann (Ford) Fouraker – Class of 1954

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Louise (Louann) Ann Fouraker was born September 16, 1936 to Fred and Elsie Ford in Indianapolis, Indiana. She peacefully left the earth surrounded by many family members at her side on April 5, 2020.
Louise is survived by, Husband Don Fouraker, Brother Andy Ford (Amy), her children Rhonda Ewing (Ron), Russell Benson (Charlotte) and Ron Benson (Lisa). Grandchildren Blake Benson (Ashley), Kristen Benson, Bernadette Brown (Jaycob), Beatrice Benson, Amy Ewing, Chad Ewing, Tyler Mortimer and great grandchildren children, Tyler Ewing, Megan Ewing, Jaylin Benson, Raelyn Brown, Joelle Benson. She was proceeded by her granddaughter Jessica Benson.
Louise was very proud of her German heritage. This was evident in her immaculate housekeeping and organizational traits. She was able to make visits to Germany to see her Uncles, Aunts and cousins.
At a young age, Louise moved to Trona, California, with her family. There she enjoyed playing in her high school band. She recalled many stories about band trips and how the high school football field was sand, due to being in a desert. Home field advantage, she would say.
It was in the Trona area where she met her first husband, Ronald Benson. They married in 1955 and had their three children. Ron’s job had him transferring around many places, but in the mid 1960’s they ended up in Washington. This is where Louise called home.
In the 1970’s, she went to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her motivation was to earn extra money to be able to send her children to college. With her caring nature nursing was the perfect profession for her and she excelled at her job.
In 2003, Louise married Donald Fouraker. They enjoyed being part of many musical groups. This is evident when they would attend weekly jam sessions. Louise didn’t perform but loved listening as Don played and sang. Louise would help organize pot lucks and fund raisers for the groups.
Faith was extremely important to Louise and she embodied her Christian faith in the way she lived her life and treated others. She was very active at volunteering. This includes local food banks, St Vincent DePaul and many church functions through her parish, Holy Disciples Catholic Church. Louise enjoyed many hobbies and activities. She was always present for any of her children’s school or sporting events. She loved sewing, reading, hiking, gardening, and music to name a few.
Louise’s true passion was for her family and friends. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They all were her world. She never forgot a friend, even if it had been years. She remembered friends and would always reach out to them. She was the most non-judgmental person and this was shown by how she accepted everyone for who they were.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to, “Greater YMCA of Seattle Jessica Benson endowment fund” or “St Vincent DePaul.” Since Louise was a very giving person, you can also make a donation to an organization close to you with thoughts of Louise in your heart.

https://www.yahnandson.com/obituaries/Louise-Ann-Fouraker?obId=12614962#/obituaryInfo

Kenneth “Leroy” Bradburn — Class of 1952

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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

Darlene (Kudlac) Nicholson — Class of 1953

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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

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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

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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

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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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