Shauna Bona (Leetham)

David and all the rest of you third graders in Mrs. Hendrix class! She would like to say Hi to all of you! I still do her hair and she asks about some of you all the time!! She really remembers you Dave for some strange reason!!!!

Linda Schardine

I want to thank you all for being so kind and thoughtful for the card, kind words and gift. I so wanted to be there so David pease send me a CD when you can I would love that.

  I'm staying here this is where my life is and has been for 18 years, I willl be moving forward, taking care of my property and dog and me.

It really felt good to have my family and some friends from Utah come to Lars memeorial celebration of his life. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many, many........

Next time I come to Utah I'll try and plan so I can make a lunch date.

I am now the owner of Eidnes Furs and we're liquidating and almost there, an end of a 35 year era.

Thanks again everyone.....love the class of 69!

I'll keep on with peace and love,

Linda (Lena)

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

I loved Mrs. Hendrix! I had no idea she was around here.

David Lynn

You might be a "Utahan" if

You don't pronounce T's in the middle of words. (Moun'n, Lay'n)

If there is a G at the end of a word you treat it as if it were silent.

You know what Fry Sauce is made of

    You go to the duck pond to feed the Seagulls

    Green Jello with cabbage mixed in doesn't seem strange

    You can pronounce Tooele

You keep your clothes in "Chester Drawers"

The U is not just a letter- Neither is the Y

You have acturally eaten funereal potatoes.

Daryl Tucker

I was solidly behind the US soccer team today in its World Cup match against Belgium until I found out the Belgian national team members are known as the Red Devils. Go Belgium! ....I mean USA, USA! Oh, man, I'm confused!

Dusty Collings

Daryl, Marcus and I were taking a lunch break at a place that makes a pretty good gyro just a few doors from his Pioneer Square office.  It's a part of town that was built in the 1800's.  We were sitting at an outdoor table, shades of Paris.  I kept hearing a commotion in the Pub next door and then 2 doors down on the other side a similar disturbance.  This was very unusual for this time of day if it was Friday night 11:00 pm, not unusual.  After 3 or 4 times I realized that both businesses had the American - Belgium game on and the reception at the second place was just about 1.5 seconds behind the first.  Yeah!.......Yeah!

Blair Packard

The reunion was a blast. Sorry we hadn't attended for so long. Here are a few more photos to add to the collection.

Still cheerleading - as always.

Our class president!

A little aggressive - for a first date - don't you think?

Jay's head invited the obvious.

Indeed - the class of 69!

We'll try to make it back for the 50th reunion.

A trip to Rexall Drug after the parade and a taste of a soda fountain "Ironport" was a trip down memory lane.

A very cool bus, indeed. Thank you David and the rest of the organizing committee for all your hard work, time, expense and great fun provided over the reunion weekend. Good memories.

Blair & Cindy 

Linda Schardine

I am so proud of  all of you for doing such a great job on the bus! It looked fantastic and looked like a blast!

So about your wife Clint~~~~~~~~~and Dad too~~~~

Glad to see you joined in....

Kenneth Strong

Sorry to hear about the loss Linda of the man that you adored.  What a great person he was for you and all the enjoyment that the two of you had.   Also so sorry for the loss Beverly of your granddaughter who was just about to leave on a mission.  Things are hard to understand but know that there is always a lessen to be learned with what happens in life.  We are sorry that the two of you could not make it to the reunion.  Hope that you will be able to make it next time.

    Dusty,  So sorry for the loss of your mother.  I know that you were expecting it but it is always tuff to have happen.  Good luck with this coming week.  

Mart E. (Gardner)

Last weekend fishing at Strawberry Glenna and I got 6 salmon fishing has never been so good in years.

Kenneth Strong

Dusty Collings

Thank you Ken, Shauna, Randy, Patty, Kenny, Shaunee, Barbara, Elise, Denny, and Jill for your kind thoughts of Dorothy and prayers and wishes for our family, Chuck, Matt, Phil and I.

I had the most wonderful visit with her last month when the bus, parade and reunion were all happening.  I wanted to tell you about it and intended to but the changes in her condition were so rapid after that.  Matt mentioned, and I thought of it too, that she was waiting for me to come.  She knew me (which was not the most important part) but her personality was strong.  She had lost some expressive language. I understood about 40% to 60% of what she said.  I knew when she started giving us advice, "do your best, that's the most anyone can do"  would be part of it.  I played music for her and we sang Amazing Grace.  The second day she saw Matt and me come in the room and opened her arms wide and said " I have it all!"  When she was tired, Matt pulled the blanket up from the foot of the bed, she exclamed, "Wow!"  "Magic!"  I don't know why but it was so like her, but sweeter than ever before.

Public viewing at Wheeler Mortuary Friday July 18th 6-8 pm.
Public viewing, Springville Presbyterian Church Sat.19th, 10-10:45am
Funeral Services, Springville Presbyterian Church Sat.19th, 11am

Daryl Tucker

Dusty! I am so sorry about your mom passing, but I can't help but feel that your visit here for the reunion was a great opportunity to see her one last time in this life. It must have been a wonderful time for your mother, too, that certainly must have been a comfort to her in her final days. Serendipity. Magic. 

Marlene Hansen (Sheppard)

Dusty, I am so sorry to hear about you Mother.  No matter the circumstances it is hard to lose a loved one.  We watch everyday as my Dad goes downhill, but I know when his time comes it will still be hard even when we know it is better for him.  My prayer are with you at this difficult time.

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Dusty,

I'm so sorry about your mom. I can feel what you are feeling. I lost my dad this morning.  I'm so comforted to know that he is in the arms of his family who has gone on before and is free from his earthly pains and sorrows.  God bless you as you go thru this.

Dusty Collings

UTawna, Marlene, Daryl.  There was a sense that it was a special time.  I am strengthened knowing that there are others going through loss.  So sorry UTawna.  It seems both unique and so very common and universal both at the same time.  I feel a bit self-indulgent to talk to people my age about the experience.  But I also know that we will be better served together, if we talk this thing through.  It feels comforting. 

Daryl Tucker

Tawna,

Sorry to hear about your dad having passed away, too. Lately, I have been feeling as though the passage of time is accelerating at a faster and faster pace. More of our parents and even those in our own generation are leaving us in increasing numbers. While we can't do anything about slowing things down, we can at least try to step up our efforts in supporting those who remain with us here in this life. I want you all to know how much I value the love and friendship that emanates from our connections as friends and classmates. Bless you all and especially those whose hearts are heavy from loss.

Marvin Dansie

Dusty, Tawna, Linda & the rest you that are dealing with the loss of a loved one -

Althought your hearts are heavy with the sense of loss - it is only because you had that wonderful gift of love for someone that is now gone. It is truely better to have loved and lost someone than to never have loved them in the first place.

My family members and friends that have passed from this life before me are not forgotten - I miss them every day, but I take joy in the fact that I knew them and loved them. It makes me realize that how precious life is, and how those personal relationships are the true treasures in life. 

I know the trials and tribulations of life extend far beyond the loss of a love one, there is more than enough heartache in this world to go around. So revel in the joyous moments and let those around you know that you love and care about them - its good for your soul.

I am glad that I had the opportunity to visit with those of you that attended the reunion, I hope to see you all again at the next one. We all share a common bond that is worth keeping. The Springville High School experience, for better or worse, helped shape who we are today - even as screwed up as I was in high school, I wouldn't change a thing (well maybe one or two).

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Thank you all for your kind words. It is comforting to share hard times with others. Your words of wisdom have really brought light to my soul. ♥

Kenneth Strong

Larry Lowery

Dusty sorry about your Mom.

Susan Graves (Palmer)

Dusty, I want  you to know how sorry I am for the passing of your sweet mother.  A mothers love cannot be replaced, however, the memories will live on forever.  You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.  It is wonderful that you were able to spend some time with her before she passed away.

Utawna, I want you, also, to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your wonderful father.  What a great comfort to know that our families are eternal.  I hope that you will continue to feel his love surrounding you and your family.

Another classmate of ours, Nancy Dallin Baker recently lost her mother.  She too was able to spend some wonderful, sweet last moments with her mom and share in her love.  Oh, how important it is to live each day to the fullest and share in our love and concern for each other.  Our classmates have been a great example to me of that great love and concern.  Yeah, for the Springville High Class of 1969.

Nancy Dallin (Baker)

Thank you Susan, it was so good to see you....even got to see Jay coming to the house being in the same ward as Mom, and we had a wonderful visit with Leslie while there, wishing we could of seen & done more....

so many of our classmates are feeling a loss right now, my heart goes out to all of you, but what a comfort it is to know we will see them again.

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Nancy, I was sorry to read about your mother passing away. Bless you and your family.

Rebecca Fechser (Everett)

It was very sweet to visit with Dusty this evening at the viewing. We shared memories, laughter and tears. The courting and wedding photos of her mom and dad were a delight to see, and I can see Dusty in both of them. That is how they are now. Young, perfect and in love. I hope that thought brings you comfort, Wust. I love you.

Rebecca Everett