1.   John Norvell died on September 25, 1985.
2.   Herb Albritton died on February 7, 1990.
3.   Ed Zuver died on March 25, 1993.
4.   Donald H. Roloff died on January 30, 2004.
5.   Lawrence P. Crocker died on September 14, 2006
6.   Don Leehey died on February 24, 2007
7.   Pat Lynch died on June 9, 2007.
8.   Harry Morgan (ex '51) died on March 13, 2008.
9.   Red Forrester died on July 7, 2008.
10. Ed Peter died on November 12, 2008.
11. Jack Price died on Febuary 13, 2012.
12. Lee Torseth died on Febuary 22, 2012.
13. John Byers died on July 29, 2012.

On the afternoon of February 3, 2014, classmates, friends, and relatives gathered to say farewell to Peggy Byers, the widow of our beloved classmate John Byers and sister of Rocky Milburn. Peggy was buried next to her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. In spite of rain, mixed with freezing rain and snow, there was good attendance and a moving ceremony. Susan Byers read a very appropriate poem, a copy of which I have attached. The burial was followed by a reception at the Spates Club. The Class was represented by Ted and Eve Atkeson, Don and Betty Ann Van Matre, Andy Remson, and Godfrey Crowe. Rest in Peace, Peggy,

Poem Susan Byers Read at Peggy Byers Burial Service

She is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

David Harkins (1959 - )

Those planning on attending the 65th look thusly now.

Alan Frick W Doris

Bob Howes

Joe Hutchinson W Martha nd

Update on Alan ... Al's last military assignment was to the 34th Engineer Combat Group where he served until 1972 when he retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded a second Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services, having been awarded the first in 1970. Al and his wife Doris make their home in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Bob Howes reports... After 4 years at Fort Bliss, 27 years after enlisting, retirement beckoned and retiring in El Paso turned a hobby of engraving, wood carving and gun-smithing into a small business while providing those services to civilian and military units at Fort Bliss, El Paso, and Las Cruces, NM, where I now reside. Ten days after graduation Dottie Wilkens and I were married, had three great children, Rob Jr., Peggy and Scott; the latter two providing 3 wonderful grandsons and one beautiful granddaughter. Unfortunately, our marriage was dissolved in 1981, after 30 years. Margie Cassias has been Bob’s wife since 17 June 1999. She died in 2009. They made their home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

On December 13, 2011 Bob writes, "Merry Christmas Guys and Gals: Yes, Time is still marching on, and in my case tomorrow is the 86th anniversary of my birth, so my mother told me, and the birth certificate too! Instead of singing a Happy Birthday wish for me let's all join in and sing --- to all! We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!!!!! ! And as Tiny Tim said, "God Bless us everyone." And to all the '51 Family: "Live long and prosper"! (Spock) And remember, "there is always next year." Family love to all," Bob P.S. Happy Hanukkah too!

Update on Joe ... Upon graduation, Hutch went in the Infantry and after completing the Basic Infantry Course at Fort Benning, Georgia reported to Korea where he was decorated with the Purple Heart for wounds in action against an enemy. In 1953, Hutch was retired disabled as a First Lieutenant due to wounds received in action. Hutch established a real estate business and became an oil investor in Gilberton, Alabama where he makes his home with his wife Martha.

Update on Bob Janssen ... In 1954, Bob resigned his commission as a First Lieutenant and in 1956 earned an MBA degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1970, Bob accepted a position with Litton Systems, Inc. Bob and his wife Merry make their home in Woodland Hills, California.

Bob Janssen W Merry

Bob McDonald WO Rita

Frank Penney

Don Van Matre W Betty Ann

Update on Bob McDonald ... Mac's last military assignment was to Headquarters, United States Air Force in 1971 and he served there until he retired from the United States Air Force in 1978 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Mac and his wife Rita make their home in Falls Church, VA. The September/October 1997 Assembly noted, "Bob & Rita attended the reunion of his USAF Pilot training Class 52E Cocoa Beach, FL, in early May.

On 10-19-2004 we hear from Frank: To my Classmates: What do you say, more than a half-century after Graduation from West Point? I'm in good health for my age. My only medical complaint is not being able to play tennis anymore. I retired from my career as an Airline Pilot 20 years ago (Sept 1, 1984) but keep tabs on the Aviation Industry through Northwest Airlines' monthly Newsletter. I also keep tabs on my former Aerospace Engineering activities, through my membership in the Planetary Society. Otherwise, I keep busy with limited activity as a violin/viola teacher, a Macintosh Computer trainer and Apologist for the Catholic Faith in my Parish. All these activities bring me much joy, as they put me in contact with young people who are preparing for a future I will not see. That's scary! My ex-wife, Susan, and I are still good friends (we'll be getting together again after her move back to the Denver area next month). My son, Kevin, lives in the Denver area and is currently managing a restaurant. He served with the 82nd Airborne Div. in the Sinai and in Alaska. Until next year! Frank Penney.

Update on Lee ... Lee retired in 1969 as a Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services on his retirement. In 1972 Lee became a State Board Ranger for the State of Minnesota and he retired in 1992. Lee makes his home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.