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Dear Classmates:
This site isn’t about waistlines, hairlines, or personal crusades. It’s about lifelines and is about reconnecting with our friends from some of the best years of our lives - It's about caring for our classmates, sharing news, and mourning those we've lost.

We ask you to kindly be considerate about passing along news about classmates who are ill, who have had surgery, or are experiencing other personal issues. Please be sure to obtain permission to share with the class any and all submissions.  As wonderful as it is to share or receive news about or from classmates don't break confidences or invade someone's privacy. 

Classmates, If you have an issue that needs a soapbox please use your "Classmate Profile" page.  Classmates can choose to "follow" by selecting your name and each time you post news about yourself, add photos, or update your profile  an email is sent notifying those on your follow list that you have updated your personal profile. Do not check the box, share with classmates as a reply button is provided for return comments and messages.

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Paul Peters -
revised 09/12/2021

Fred Chandler

Timothy Gooley

FEBRUARY 6, 1953 – JULY 14, 2020

Rev. Timothy Gooley, 67, a Presbyterian minister, 30-year resident of North Palm Beach, and pillar of the community, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Tim was born on February 6, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the third of four sons to the late Howard and Virginia Gooley. After graduating from Indiana University in 1975, Tim spent several years in government contracting before finding his life’s calling in christian ministry. Tim married the love of his life, Joni, in 1981 while both were employed at Young Life’s Windy Gap in Weaverville, NC. The Gooleys (then with four sons) moved to North Palm Beach in 1990, where Tim began working as the Youth Director at First Presbyterian Church. The growing Gooley family wouldn’t be complete until the adoption of Behailu, Endale, and Mita in 2009.

Photo: Tim & Dave Tighe - Judy Owen

Tim had an infectious laugh, a keen sense of humor, compassionate heart, and quick wit. An adoring father and avid sports-fan, you could often find him on the sidelines coaching and cheering on his kids. He beamed when asked about his seven children and loved to sing their praises. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing guitar, and the company of family and friends, but most important was Tim’s relationship with Christ. He lived out his faith every day and dedicated his life to spreading the message of Jesus’ amazing grace through the gospel. His unparalleled energy and passion for adventure were a natural fit in ministry. He continued to partner with YL while at First Pres, taking groups of kids to camp, teaching them to live off the land at Pioneer Plunge, and leading mission trips in Latin America. Whether leading fellowship over breakfast or BBQ, officiating weddings of those he shepherded as youth, or connecting with the older members of the community, Tim left a lasting impact on the lives he touched.

A natural storyteller and teacher, Tim’s innate ability to connect with people, young and old, allowed him to build lifelong relationships and drew people to him as a confidant, father figure, and close friend. He was never too busy to listen, offer a kind word, comforting hug, or a joke to lighten the mood. Tim valiantly battled chronic illnesses over the past decade and did so without complaint. He was always faithful, joyfully confident of his future in heaven. He will be dearly missed, but we are all lucky to have been touched by Tim’s life. Well done, good and faithful servant. Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Joni; seven children, Gabriel (Bethany) of Los Angeles, CA; Jesse (Lila) of Raleigh, NC; Graham (Casey) of Greer, SC; Taylor (Leah) of West Palm Beach, FL; Behailhu, Endale, and Mita of North Palm Beach; five grandchildren, Evelyn, Lawson, Lottie, Luna (due Aug 2020) and a granddaughter due Oct 2020. Tim is also survived by his brothers, Jack (Alice) and Steve (Kathy), several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and countless nephews and nieces.

Due to the pandemic, services will be limited to immediate family. A larger celebration of life will be planned at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Timothy K. Gooley Trust, online (http://tmcfunding.com/) or via check, for the benefit of the younger Gooley children.

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Henry Whitney

Tim invited me to his 18th birthday party. I was so clueless I didn't even remember to bring a present. We watched "Ben-Hur." The words "Young Life" brings a picture of Tim playing guitar and singing "He's got the power in his hands." I look forward to hearing his story in glory.

Stanley Kayes

Re photo of George Kyle on 4/26/20.  I think that is George on the far left.  Espeially the way he tilted his head.  I think I am standing next to him in the red shirt.  John Dauer is on the first row far right.   I can't remember where or why we were there.  Spooky seeing yourself in a photo that you can't remember the details.  After reading some of the posts, a cave club meeting makes sense as there appears to be caving helmets in the picture.  My brother was a big caver at Va Tech while I was at Annandale HS and went on several expeditions with the Tech cave club. 

Fred Chandler

Stanley,

Thanks for the comment. I am trying to figure all the names out by the reunion.

Paul Peters

Well, nothing is more addictive than memories from the past and lately, I've been consumed. I've been trying to update our, in memory pages and wow, it's addictive.  Memories of our AHS classmates has captured my time and filled me with wonderment  Where has all the time gone?  As mentioned we now are close to having 60 classmates who have left us too early and that saddens me.  We really should take time to catalog our classmate memories. 
As you visit the in memory pages you'll see that there are a few classmates that have slipped through the cracks. I've had access to our earlier AHS yearbooks but, we're still a bit shy with photos and information on some of our fellow classmates. Some of our classmates' entries and comments are a hoot! Such great memories are  being shared with us. For example the comments on Doug Coughlan's page are simply delightful (Doug Coughlan).  These memories help us navigate through the still waters.
Folks, would you kindly take a look at the list below, then dig through your dusty piles and help fill in some blanks. If possible go through the full list and share with us some of your more cherished class memories.  I'd love to include them in our updates. (please send to Paul Peters)

I'm sorry, while creating this message I received a note that Doug Kingdom passed away on Monday, August 16th. Again, we share the passing of another classmate.

Paul Peters

• Craig Belanger - Memories needed, and photo - passed 1995
• Thomas Daley – Photo needed - passed 2012
• William Doyle – Photo needed - passed 2004
• Steve Edelston – Photo & month and day of death? - passed 1971
• Thomas Kulina – Photo needed -  passed 2002
• George Kyle – Photo needed - passed 1971
• Greg Von Beulwitz – Photo needed - passed 2014
• Linda Ward - Photo needed and information regarding her passing and date of birth & death - 

Say, are we missing your favorite AHS teacher?  Some are posted on our, "In Memory" pages.  Would you like to see your favorite or worse teacher remembered, send me their names and we'll do our best to add them! (Paul Peters)

Thanks for your assistance!

Fred Chandler

I ran into these classmates this weekend. Does anyone recognize the?

Clinton McKinney

Referencing the picture of the 1971-1972 Caving Club:

Just guessing, I would say, front far left standing Paul Morabito?

Paul Peters

Classmates, many fond memories were made during our school-age years together. Classmate friends shared good times and events until, inevitably, most moved in different directions. School friendships are often lost and what remains are only the memories. So, please consider sending us some of those "fondest" memories and some photos of you, your family, or you together with other classmates. 
Say, can you imagine going to our class reunion only to find out that most of your classmates are not there. You’re looking around, all over the place but don’t recognize a face in the crowd that looks familiar. Oops, we're older! It’s not just you, Just about everyone has that same look about them.  Well a few of you look just as amazing now as you did in school.  So now, sending us your photo makes sense, right? Het, add a story about after school days or a story of your antics in school. Let's share!
You know discovering deceased high school friends is one way to reconnect with lost friends but, let's not wait. Increase your AHS classmate communication - No stamps required, no trees will be destroyed, and your handwriting won’t be graded. Using a classmate's profile page you can post or send a private message or, make use of our Message Forum and post a message that will be shared with the class. I can't wait to see your input!
Finally, remember to invite or challenge your friends to attend our upcoming graduation celebration.  Tell them you'll see them there! It'll be a blast!
BTW: We're updating our, "In Memory" pages and would love to include some of our teachers who influenced our lives.  Send us your vote!  So far, Miss Aspinall is leading the charge with affecting future lives.

See you at the reunion,
Paul Peters  natsfan57@gmail.com  
or
208 Jordan Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22602
 

Paul Peters

We're looking for missing classmates!
Any ideas?

Sometimes I just wish you were here so I could tell you how much I need you and how hard every day has been without you.

As we prepare for our 50^th year reunion it is our desire to find and contact all the members of our graduating class and offer them an opportunity to join in the celebration!. 
This link (click here) will take you to the page set aside with a list of classmates who have never registered for the website and are missing from our classmate family. 
Any thoughts? - If you are aware of anyone on the list and their contact information would you kindly forward it to us.

Thank you,
Paul Peters, email link

Gregory Porter

Reflective thoughts on a Tuesday morning. I have just viewed Steve Wendt's photos that were posted by Paul Peters. I think the one I enjoyed the most was the one of Steve's 14th birthday party with Tom Kulina and Mike Guthrie. Were we ever really that young? I am sorry that we have lost so many of our classmates, especially in the last few days.

I am sitting in my kitchen in the house where I spent much of my youth. I actually sleep in the same bedroom I slept in as a child. But I do not choose to focus on the past, and I am not pondering houses, or places. I would prefer to look at the present, and to focus on people. People we have known since we were children. Old friends. That really is a special term.

In addition to being married to Jane (once again, thank you, 40th reunion committee), this week I'll have dinner with Ed Murphy, who was my brother-in-law for almost 20 years. Susan Kriss (Mork) helped us move over the past few weeks, and has provided invaluable assistance with Jane's mother. I enjoy seeing Mike Lunsford, and the rest of the Wilburdale gang, including Fred Chandler. My Annandale High classmates are still a large part of my life.

This site has allowed us to remain in touch with each other. And as much as I enjoy seeing the photos of you as kids, what I enjoy the most are the photos and the comments about what you have been doing lately. The photos of children and grandchildren, your vacation or special events photos, the comments about how you now spend your days. Thank you for sharing.   

Paul Peters

Posting for Judy Owen

Okay detectives (calling on our very own Nancy Drew and The Hardy boys team of teams) we need your astute assistance! 
Judy Owen came across an old photo of a classmate and she'd like to be reminded of who she is! Any guesses?

One guess is, Sandy Spinner. What do you think?
Post your response and win a BIG thank you.

Paul Rowson

Great post, Greg. It was a timely message and reminder of how the past has brought us to this point in the future. So true how the recent loss of classmates has given us pause and appreciation for the gift of high school friendships that have endured for over 50 years. Though many years have passed and we've lost touch, I still remember Jane, Susan and Mike as if was yesterday.  Please give them my best and I hope to see you and them at our 50th reunion next June. All the best! Paul

 

Fred Chandler

Paul,

 Yoir picture looks a lot like Deborah Nagin.

Constance Menefee

Pretty Lore DeWyer--?? Whose birthday just happens to be today! Happy Birthday, Lore! Best regards, Nancy Drew

Paul Rowson

Just spent a great evening with Barb Tighe and friends of Dave's celebrating our memories of Tiggy. It was a mini reunion for me, Dave Anderson and Rich Cole as well. Going to miss Dave.

Paul Rowson

Dear classmates and friends of Dave Tighe. Barb Tighe asked that I let you know that memorial services for Dave will be held November 27, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, at 2:00 PM at Potomac Baptist Church, Lowe’s Island.  The address is 20747 Lowe’s Island Blvd, Lowes Island, VA 20165. Here is a link to the church's website:

https://potomacbaptist.org/

A reception will follow the services for Dave and Barb hopes Dave's AHS friends and acquaintances will join us in celebrating Dave's life and friendship. To help Barb plan for Dave's reception, please let me know if you plan to attend by dropping me a quick email at pkrowson01@aol.com.

Thanks, everyone.

Paul

Michael Gassmann

I am sorry to report that Jill Peters, wife of our classmate and friend Paul Peters, passed away last Thursday, October 28, after a long illness.  There will be a visitation this Friday, November 5, from 6 - 8 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 230 Justes Drive, Winchester, VA, and there will be a service in celebration of Jill's life at the same church at 1 pm on Saturday, November 6, after which there will be a gathering of friends and family (with details to be provided in the service program).  Burial will be private. 

A place very special to Jill was the Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, VA; she visited it frequently and pursued one of her passions (beekeeping!) with a group that met there regularly.  Paul and his family respectfully suggest that if anyone is inclined to commemorate Jill's life and passing, they consider doing so by making a gift in her name to the Blandy Experimental Farm at https://pci.foc.virginia.edu/fosa/donations-and-membership.

If you didn't know her, take my word for it: Jill was a remarkable woman.  She taught biology for years in the Loudoun County public school system, and she was very kind and generous to my son when he was first trying to make inroads into the world of teaching a few years ago.  It still amazes me that, undeterred by a little thing like a worldwide pandemic, earlier this year she and her sister fulfilled a longtime dream by arranging and treating themselves to an African safari.  She will be missed.

Best regards, Mike Gassmann

Fred Chandler

this was posted by Dave's Brother John, this morning.

A memorial service for my younger brother, DaveTighe, will be held at Potomac Baptist Church at 20747 Lowe’s Island Boulevard, in Sterling Virginia 20165 at 2 PM on Saturday, November 27. All are welcome.

Michael Gassmann

Unfortunately, I must report that our dear friend and classmate Paul Peters passed away earlier this week.

There will be a visitation for Paul's family and friends at 1 p.m. this Friday, November 12, at Phelps Funeral Home, 311 Hope Drive, Winchester, VA 22601.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., also at Phelps Funeral Home.  The memorial service will be broadcast on Zoom; the Zoom link will appear on Paul's obituary on the funeral home's website (www.phelpsfunerals.com).  When I checked just a moment ago, Paul's obituary had not yet been posted on the funeral home's website, but it should be up shortly.  After the memorial service, Paul will be interred at Lebanon Church Cemetery in Strasburg, VA, just outside of Winchester.

As many of you know, Paul had suffered from a number of health problems over the years, and his wife Jill had been diagnosed with cancer a year or so ago (please see my previous post for more information about Jill).  The last few weeks have been particularly hard.  Jill's condition worsened over the spring and summer; her cancer did not respond to treatment and, in mid-October, Paul and his family concluded that it was appropriate to initiate in-home hospice care for Jill.  As this was happening, Paul developed a serious and persistent infection that required hospitalization and multiple surgeries.  Even though he was far from well, Paul persuaded his doctors to allow him to go home and be with Jill on Wednesday, October 27, the day before Jill died.  A couple of days later, Paul was back in the hospital for more surgery.  While he was hospitalized, even though he and Jill had both been vaccinated, Paul tested positive for COVID and was required to quarantine for 10 days.  This meant he could not attend Jill's memorial service and interment last Saturday.   Paul was allowed to come home Saturday morning (still under quarantine, however), and he had been scheduled for additional medical evaluation on Monday.  On Monday night I received an email from Paul and Jill's daughter with the sad news that Paul had died.

My wife and I attended the memorial services for Jill on Saturday.  Because Paul was still in quarantine, he could not be there in person, but his children arranged to stream Jill's memorial service and procession to the cemetery to Paul for his benefit.  Unfortunately, there was no opportunity to communicate directly with Paul.  At the reception after Jill's burial, I had several long conversations with members of Paul's family,  We were all concerned about Paul's health and how he would cope without Jill, and we committed to help and support him however we could.  I don't think any of us suspected, however, that this was imminent.

There are so many good things to remember about Paul, and to celebrate.  This website is one of them.  Paul was tireless in his devotion to his friends and, in particular, to our class.  He built and maintained this website, and was the prime mover in organizing our reunions and class gatherings.  It gave Paul much joy to help maintain old relationships among classmates and foster new ones.  You can look at other AHS classes and classes from other high schools, and it's unlikely you'll find many others with the amount of cohesion and the number of ongoing friendships that we enjoy.  As much as anything, that's Paul's gift to us.  I was honored to call him my friend, and all of us who knew him were blessed to have him in our lives.

The planning for our 50th reunion will continue.  We had planned to surprise Paul at the reunion with a mint copy of our 1971 Antenna class yearbook (which Paul Rowson and Betty Petersilia somehow found on eBay) that we were going to circulate among the reunion attendees to be signed.  While cicumstances have changed the plan, they have not altered our intention.  At our upcoming reunion, the yearbook wil be available at the Friday night gathering, the Saturday afternoon picnic and the Saturday evening reunion so people can sign it with personal tributes to Paul; we will then present the signed yearbook to Paul's family as a tribute.

Debra Poor (MacKillop)

I am so shocked and saddened to read about the deaths of Jill and Paul Peters.  I have lived a long time in Colorado, and so have not gotten back a lot to the east coast. I did attend the 40th reunion and connected to close friends, and that's the last time I talked to Paul, and thanked him for making that event happen. I check out this website often and always inspired by the compassion and goodness of Paul - his devotion to our Class and to AHS, and to all his classmates. Sending my condolences to his family at this difficult double loss, and hope they can find comfort together and celebrate Jill and Paul's lives.

Marsha Gallagher

I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's death. I didn't know him well but felt a generosity of spirit whenever we met. Once I reconnected with our class I always looked forward to seeing him at events. May we always remember him fondly.

Linda Harris (Loomis)

i am very sad to hear about paul and jill's death. i had looked forward to seeing them both again in june. paul had a special kind of heart that endeared us all to him. he will be sorely missed. i'm attaching a sentiment by elizabeth ammons. i'm sure both paul and jill would want us to love in their memory and go on . . .

Elaine Sours

Michael Gassmann

Paul and Jill's children respectfully request that anyone wishing to make a charitable gift in memory of Paul and Jill Peters consider a donation to the Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce VA (https://blandy.virginia.edu). 

Judy Owen

I wrote to Maureen, thanking her for the email of Paul's death.  I was shocked, heartbroken, and greatly saddened.  I told her he was the "Father of the 1971AHS Website". His enthusiasm and genuine concern for all of us gave me such a sense of belonging even after 50 years! He was such the focal unit that tied us together. He gets the credit for giving us the ability to stay connected.  His energy and love could be felt so easily and I completely honor him and his efforts. When we were in touch he was so unabashed with his love for God and his desire to care for and encourage people, and always wanting to honor and respect others. I know we all will miss him greatly. I will give a toast to Paul today at 2pm Nov. 12th in his memory and honor.