Daryl Tucker

Thanks for the nice compliment, Marvin, but I know there are many of our classmates out there who are checking in even if they don't have much to say on this forum. I wish they would, because we have many great stories to share and besides, it's good to know they are still with us! 

You're right about all the changes. Some of them have made our lives better and maybe some of the changes have not been as positive. What still matters is that we stay connected and look out for one another. The late, great Denny Robertson said it best, "Love everyone and be good to each other!"

Daryl Tucker

Just got word that Mr. Drollinger passed away today. What a great man and teacher. RIP Mr. D!

David Lynn

He was one of us. RIP.

I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Mr. D.  A great man who knew how to gain the respect of his students .... respect them and it comes back. RIP

Daryl Tucker

Naomi Pruett did an interview with Mr. D and posted it online. I thought you all might like to see it. It's great to hear his voice and remember just what a great influence he had on so many of us. Click on the link.

https://vimeo.com/219036532?ref=fb-share-v

Daryl Tucker

Just a reminder there is a viewing for Mr. D this evening at the high school from 6 to 9. I will probably not be able to go to the viewing, but I am planning on going to the funeral tomorrow. It will be at noon at the church at 350 N. 400 E. in Springville. If you'd like to get together for the funeral and maybe lunch somewhere afterward. Let me know.

David Lynn

MEET YOU THERE ON THE NORTH SIDE.

Daryl Tucker

We need to get caught up on a couple of classmate birthdays from over the weekend and one coming up tomorrow!

June 3

June 4

June 6

Daryl Tucker

My thoughts have returned often to Mr. Drollinger since his passing and Larry Schaugaard sent me a note a couple of days ago and shared a couple of his memories that he gave me permission to share here. They are so typical of Mr. D...

I first met Mr. D when I was a sophomore. I had earned my Eagle Scout and was invited to a banquet for all new Eagle Scouts. I was told to put a preference for what my future employment might be, which I wrote was a scientist. The next week I got a summons from Mr. D. and I thought I might be in trouble. I had no classes from him at this time, but I was intimidated by him. He then told me he would be my advisor for the dinner. I was incredibly surprised because of anyone I was aware of, I would have wanted him to go with me to this thing. What surprised me most about him was his sense of humor. All during the dinner he was writing things on his napkin making funny remarks about the speakers. He had me laughing to the point where I was getting embarrassed. 
My junior and senior years I took every class that he taught. I was at the same time for a year, his assistant for one period. This brings me to the great Davenport - Playboy Foldout Incident. I came into Mr. D’s office one day and he was looking through the door that leads into the classroom. He told me to get the photo on his desk and we went next door. I was the lookout and he proceeded to tape theplayboy foldout onto the pull up projector screen and then put the screen back where it was. We then watched the prank unfold, pun intended. Mr. Davenport came in, made his opening statements about the movie that would play, got the screen, put it down in front of him and pulled it up. He was behind the screen when the class erupted. He checked his fly looked around wondering what was going on. He then walked to the front of screen and took possibly a little took long of a look at the foldout. He took it down, walked to his desk, pulled out his drawer then reopened the picture, took one last look and put it away. Both Mr. D. and I were most satisfied at the incident. 

Thanks for sharing that Larry!

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Daryl and Larry!!!!! Thanks for that fun remberance of Mr. D! Only Mr. D could get away with the pranks he pulled! :)  He was quite the guy.

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

I really don't comment much,  but I want all of you to know that I love reading all the comments . 

I love all of you ❤️💙

Clint Bailey

Hi all.  A tidbit of interest.  My place of employment, the University of Utah's J. Willard Marriott Library, initiated the Utah Digital Newspapers program in 2002.  An announcement came through yesterday that the 2-million-page milestone had been reached.  The 2,000,000th page happened to be from the Springville Herald on April 3, 1975.  A link was sent to all library employees on the communication intranet.  Good read.  It contained the wedding annoucements for Robyn Hardy and one of my best freinds growing up, the late Richard Childs.  The most expensive item on the Hi Spot menu was $2.80 for the 15" combination pizza.  I remember eating a few pizzas late at night.  The cooks were a little suspect.  Good learning experience.  Don't trust free food made by friends.  Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't the Hi Spot area still vacant?  New buildings pop up pretty fast.  Young Frankenstein was playing at the Art City Drive-In.  Cannibal Girls was playing at the Timp Drive-In.  Gotta love the Timp Drive-In B-movie schlock.  Anyway, a fun read, especially for an old Red Devil.  In 1975, we probably thought high school was way back when.  Try 42 years, now that's way back when.  Take care.          

Clint Bailey

Correction.  48 years.  I guess I decided to clip a few years off using 1975.  Alas, doesn't work.  Gotta get back to work.  Feeling old.talking about it.  Enjoy catching up.   

Daryl Tucker

Thanks Clint! As you remember, you are the one to point me in the direction of Kinza Masood and then Jeremy Myntti at the Marriott Library to help us get the Springville Herald digitized and online through UDN. It has been a marvelous collaboration between your people at the U and our Springville Public Library and the Springville Historical Society to get this done. Red Devils from the Class of 69 can be proud! Here's the blog article from the U and a link to the Springville Herald on UDN...

https://newsletter.lib.utah.edu/utah-digital-newspapers-reaches-2-million-pages/

https://digitalnewspapers.org/newspaper/?paper=Springville%20Herald

Michael Stephenson

TO DAY AT 11:32 am. I lost my partner,best friend and beautiful wife.  She died from a heart attack. We married June 24,1971. We were sealed for all time and eternity on June 9th 1999. She was the love of my life. My sunshine, my all. I am going to be very lost with out my partner beside me. I know she is with my Son, Seth. I will miss her for a short while. Then we will be together again. Loved her alot.

Jill Christensen (Tuttle)

Hi Clint , good to hear from you . Thinking of Mr. D made me think of you and that we had Devonport for biology  . That was fun !! 

Mike , I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife 😥. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family . 

UTawna Johnson (Witney)

Mike,

I'm so sorry, Mike, to hear of the loss of your sweet wife.  God bless you as you travel this road. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

Daryl Tucker

So sorry to hear about your wife, Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Stuart Hamilton

Mike,
Truly sorry for your loss, our prayers will have your name and wishes for comfort at this tough time in yours and your families lives. We surly feel our Fathers love during these hard times, don't we? Always a hard time to express our true feelings, but our love is always a good way to start. May your sweet wife's memory continue with you until you
Meet again!

Susan Hardy (Stutznegger)

Mike,

My heart hurts for you today.  I don't know where you find the strength to handle this, but I know that God will help you through.  You and your family are in my prayers.  Take care old friend, Susan

Daryl Tucker

Dianna Lynn Moulton Stephenson

Dianna Lynn Moulton Stephenson age 64 of Nephi, passed away June 9, 2017 surrounded by close friends and family. She was born October 4, 1952 in Provo, Ut to Cora Fay Mize & Nicolas Dean Moulton. She was raised in Orem and graduated from Orem High School, and later married the love of her life Michael Kenard Stephenson June 24, 1971. And later sealed in the American Fork Temple. She had many interests. She loved her dogs, and cats that kept her company. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors and going on road trips with her husband. She loved camping and four wheeling. She especially enjoyed many trips and dinners with the group of friends that she loved so dearly. 
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to all that knew her. Dianna was a very good listener and it always was a joy being around her. She made everyone feel special.
Survivors include: Husband Michael Kenard Stephenson of Nephi, Daughter- Michelle Stephenson of Nephi, Son- Adam K. Stephenson of Nephi, Sister Debbie (Roger) Davis of American Fork, 2 Brothers Larry (Pauline Mize of Centerville, and Randy (Lynna) Mize of Oklahoma. 9 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a Son- Seth Michael Stephenson. And Sister- Kay Mize Penrod.
A family and close friend gathering will be held on Wednesday June 14th at Anderson Mortuary. It will be followed by a graveside service at the Levan cemetery at 1pm 600 E. 400 S. Levan Ut.

Donald Jensen

Mike. Sorry to hear about your wife's passing. After talking to you at the T bone the last dinner I attended and you told me about your wife's and your life together I can see that you truly have lost your best friend and love.I an sorry to hear about your families great loss.

Dusty Collings

I'm so sorry to hear the news of your loss Mike. It's good to read the posts of all our friends going back a lifetime to know they are there for you.  Blessings

David Lynn

To lose a friend and love,  who was so true to you,  is so sad when you lived with each other and became so accustomed to one another, letting each other to be their selfs and not trying to change them. She will be missed but remembered. Good blessings be with you and your family Mike. Your friends are here.

Clint Bailey

Daryl,  glad I could be of some help.  Due credit should be given to volunteers like you, Floyd, and Denny (R.I.P.).  The UDN major grant funding ended around 2011-2012.  UDN is now heavily dependent on folks like you guys at the local level who care about history.  Three guys from the class of 69 volunteering time, pretty good representation.  Kudos.

Jill.  What was going on in that class?  I also remember a lot of laughter.  Don't think we were paying attention.  I'm sure Mr. Dollinger would've sent me packing.  Mr. Davenport must have been pretty mellow.  Good to hear from you.

Mike. My condolences.  Lost my dear wife a few years back.  Very difficult.  Can see you have a good support system and your faith to help you. 

Take care.  I enjoy the connection.