Clint Bailey

It's always good to see some class of 69 folks and shake out the cob webs of  past memories for awhile.  Larry Murray still has a gig. He had his little amp and guitar whem we became friends in Jr. High.  Props to him.  Still rocking.  I'm always reminded of a quote (I think Longfellow),  "Youth comes but once in a lifetime".  Mine was spent in a country town called Springville, Utah.  I see ghosts of old landscapes and people everytime I come see my mother in the same house on 4th east.  Beginning to sound like Barbra Stresand singing The Way We Were.  I'm rambling.  That's why I don't write often.  It was good to see everyone.  Glad Marv and Coke came for a visit.  Until my next ramble. 

Take Care 

Kenneth Strong

Daryl Tucker

I just got word that Duane Jensen passed away unexpectedly last Friday. Here's the obituary and service details.

Duane Richard Jensen, 74, of Eden, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on August 8th, 2025 after a struggle with the results of a heart surgery.
Duane was born to Elvin Jensen and Lillian Shephard Jensen on March 27th. 1951 in Provo, Utah. From a young age Duane excelled at music, able to pick up any tune from the radio and play it perfectly. He joined his first band at the age of 12 and went on to win Battle of The Bands at Utah Valley Music Hall. He spent many weekends performing and often played at Sunday In The Park in Springville, Utah.
He graduated from Springville High School in 1969 and attended BYU for 2 years. After which he married his highschool sweetheart, Evelyn Chesnut in the Manti temple on June 11th, 1971.
Duane worked as a remodeling contractor with his father in law Guy Chesnut for many years, and when Guy retired he took over the business, becoming the local handy man for his friends and neighbors and ruining many pairs of jeans with paint.
Duane was an active man, always out mountain biking, skiing, or leading the family up the trails on their many adventures. He loved to fish, spending many a morning out at the Springville Reservoir, fishing and watching the sunrise. He was also an avid golfer and sportsman when he wasn’t playing Pickleball with his sons or carrying his grandkids around on his legs.
He was a devoted father and grandfather, always going the extra mile to show his family he cared. Whether it was having tea parties with his grandkids or playing Five Crown with his wife and children.
In his life Duane found his greatest joy with his family and with his Heavenly Father. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him.
Duane is preceded in death by his daughter Heather Maire Jensen, his parents Lillian and Elvin Jensen, and his in laws Guy and Flora Chesnut. He is survived by his older brothers Shirl (Sandy) Jensen and Kenneth Jensen. His wife Evelyn Chesnut Jensen and his 5 children, Rory (Carl) McNabb, Keegan (Jeralee) Jensen, Dustin Jensen, Cessily (Adam) Losee, and Devin Jensen. As well as his 11 grandchildren, Creedence McNabb, Kaylee Losee, Kaleb Losee, Heather Jensen, Hannah Jensen, Jonas Jensen, Katie Jensen, Henry Jensen, Lily Jensen, Matthew Jensen and Ella Jensen.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday August 13th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Spring Creek Mortuary in Springville Utah. There will also be a viewing in the morning 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and funeral on Thursday August 14th at 10 AM, both will be held in the chapel located at 860 East 200 North Springville, Utah, 84663.
He will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

That is sad news about Duane . He was a good guy . Condolences to Evelyn and their family. 
We're losing too many of our classmates. 

David Lynn

Good Man. I really liked growing up with him in the 5th ward. Many memories across the street from the Grant School, Scouts, Cubs and trouble. Sorry Evalyn and family.

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

I'm sorry to hear about Duane's passing. He's a good man. He always treated me so respectfully in High School. And, I loved, loved, loved listening to him play his music. Condolences to Evelyn and the family. RIP Duane.

Kenneth Strong

Carl Haymond

So sorry to hear about the passing of Duane... this is the lose of one our finest!  My condolences and prayers go out to his dear family.

Charles (Chuck) Gividen

It is sad and a loss to have a classmate pass on.  Duane surely had a great legacy and a special love for life, for family and for friends.  I am sure he is really busy right now continuing that legacy....

Robyn Hardy

Sad to lose our class mates.  I remember Duane in 4th grade and admired his hand writing skills.  Later we golfed sevral times at hobble creek with Roy Gill.  Such a nice guy to be around.  Years ago with Good memories.

Daryl Tucker

Hey everybody! Linda Schardine is in town and I have the keys to the Rivoli. (You know, the old movie theater downtown!)

How would you all like to come to a free movie on Saturday at 2:00 pm? It will just be us Class of 69ers and spouses or significant others if they'd like to come and experience a movie like we did back in the 60s. (Sorry, no balcony seats!) Afterward, anyone who wants to join us at Strap Tank would be great! It's FREE and we'll be done in plenty of time to get to the BYU game.

Mart E. (Gardner)

Glenna and I will try to make that. That sounds so fun. I have not been inside in so long. We will be in Layton at 8:00 and we hope we can get back in time.

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

Daryl that sounds so fun . I would love to come but I'm out of town . You need to plan it again 🙏🏼. 
Have so much fun . 

Daryl Tucker

I already have another movie in mind! A lot of your are out of town so we'll do it again!

Mart E. (Gardner)

So are you going to keep us in suspense?  None the less it was so nice I can't wait to do it again. 

Clint Bailey

I have a busy September.  I can't make it down. Hi Linda.  Hope you are doing well.  Daryl, I was shocked and elated when you said you have the keys to the Rivoli.  It's still alive after all these years?  What's the story?  Is it still in use?  I assume that's the only way that it has survived.  The fact that you can still view a movie in the Rivoli is a historical triumph to me.  You have old movie prints and the projecting equipment?  I would love to view a movie in the Rivoli in 2025.  My thinking is that that Daryl has had a hand in the Rivoli's survival.  Kudos to you Daryl!  Coincidence, I just reread Breakfast at Tiffany's. Capote a great author. Book much darker than the movie.  Mickey Rooney's part in the movie will give you pause.           

Daryl Tucker

So, Clint, here's the story on the Rivoli. Several years ago, when I was a Realtor, I showed the Rivoli to a woman who was interested in possibly purchasing it. The theater was then owned by the City and had been unused for about 12 years. The woman, Melissa, loved the abandoned Rivoli and made a deal with the City to lease and finally purchase the building. Melissa asked me to help her with the renovation and restoration of the theater. We have worked together ever since in a long process of fundraising and efforts to bring the place back to life. A couple of years ago, a group rented the Rivoli for the purpose of developing a rock opera they eventually hoped to take to Broadway. As part of their efforts they installed a large video wall on the stage. They lost their backing for the project, and we inherited the video wall, which we now use to show classic movies. We've been showing movies every Friday night for the past year. We only charge $4 for the movies. With 240 seats available, we could never afford to show any movies except those in the public domain, so we show a lot of silent films and movies that, for one reason or another, didn't renew their copyrights. This Friday, we are showing a Buster Keaton classic, "Steamboat Bill, Jr." for example. You should try and come down sometime! I was able to show "Breakfast at Tiffany's" because it was a private, non-commercial event for my friends. I'm planning on another Class of 69 viewing  in a week or two on a Saturday afternoon. I'll post it on here so be looking for it!

Clint Bailey

That's an interesting story of the Rivoli's survival.  It takes people like yourself  to make it happen.  Great that movies are still happening at the Rivoli.  My sister Susan was an Elvis fan.  She tended me so my early memory of the Rivoli was watching Elvis movies.  I looked forward to it.  However, I was a drag on her socializing with kids her age. Holly Golightly, great name and character from Breakfast at Tiffany's.  Haven't watched that movie in years.  It would be fun to see again.  Audrey Hepburn sealed her future stardom.  I would love to step back inside the Rivoli.  Makes me wonder what memories might emerge.  The great (in my opinion) Robert Redford recently passed.  His movies and directing brought people a lot of enjoyment.  He was a champion of Indie films.  I think he would appreciate the Rivoli story.

Daryl Tucker

Sadly, I have to report another member of our class has passed away. 

Craig Holdaway

Craig Taylor Holdaway, born May 22, 1951, in Provo, Utah, to Reed and Margaret Holdaway, passed away on March 13, 2026, from complications of multiple sclerosis. Raised in Springville as the fifth of eight children, Craig graduated from Springville High School in 1969. He later served an LDS mission in Japan, which sparked an amusing lifelong habit of greeting unsuspecting strangers in Japanese.

Craig married his "sweetie," Jane Armstrong, in 1975, the same year he graduated from BYU. Following in his father's footsteps, Craig earned his dental degree from Loyola University and completed his orthodontic training at the University of the Pacific. He worked alongside his father and later took over the Provo practice, finding deep satisfaction in his work until MS led to an early retirement in 2012.

A devoted member of the LDS Church, Craig was kind, convivial, and known for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved nature-especially Bear Lake, Lake Powell, gazing at Mt. Timpanogos, lying in the sun, and drives up the canyon. Most of all, he loved his family.

Craig is survived by Jane, his lifelong companion; his sons, Nathan (Sudha), Lincoln, and Justin; and his beloved grand-dogs and grand-hens.

A private family service was held to honor Craig's life.

Linda Schardine

It's always sad to hear another class mate has gone. 

sending heartfelt prayers to his family😘

David Lynn

I remember he had the first Beetles White album at one his birthday parties. Good Dentist, good tennis player, Good guy. RIP

Kenneth Strong

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

iIt's sad to hear of another classmate passing. 
Craig was a good guy . One time Jan and I went with him in his boat to the lake .It was so fun . 
Thsnks Daryl for keeping us informed. 

Mart E. (Gardner)

I had a special connection with him as we shared the same birthday. 

Blair Packard

Cindy and I were saddened by the news of Craig’s passing. Blessings and peace to his family. We shared many fun memories with Craig back in the day, and a couple of stories especially come to mind.

Craig and Rick Patton spent a couple of summers working in Yellowstone as fry cooks — Craig at Old Faithful Lodge and Rick at Lake Lodge. Early that summer after our SHS graduation, Paul Wheeler, Danny Dewsnip, and I drove up to Yellowstone for a few days of fun with our buddies. We spent our time swimming and cliff diving along the Firehole River, enjoying a late-night picnic at the hot pots, and attending an employee dance at Lake Lodge. Before we headed home, Craig insisted that I look up Cindy and tell her hello from her friend in Yellowstone. I did — a couple of weeks later.

Coming from Park-Ro-She wearing nothing but my swimsuit, white Pumas, and a lifeguard’s suntan, with windblown long hair, I rode onto Cindy’s front lawn on my Honda Scrambler, knocked on the door, and was greeted by Cindy’s mother, Annie, and her aunt Lucille. This half-dressed boy asked for Cindy, only to be informed that she was traveling in Europe on a group tour. I asked them to pass along Craig’s greeting, jumped back on my bike, and roared off across the lawn. It took me years to live down that first impression.

At the end of summer, Cindy, Steve Nance, and I went together to the Springville–Orem football game in Orem, where the Red Devils surprised the Tigers and thoroughly destroyed them. There were high fives, hugs, and lots of celebration afterward. At some point during the afternoon, I mentioned to Cindy that I was leaving that very night to drive to Yellowstone to see Craig one more time before the summer ended.

Now, this has been a matter of dispute for 57 years, but one of us invited the other along on the trip, and our first “date” became a quick motorcycle trip up and back to Yellowstone, with a day spent visiting Craig. I think guardian angels were on double duty that trip. As they say, the rest is history.