Betty M. Pate (Jorgenson)

Hi Everyone,

I don't know how many of you are checking the site lately, but I wanted to give a heads up that the invite will be mailed shortly and we will post a copy of it to the website.  If you do not get an invitation, I promise you, it's not a slight.  Please, please, please, feel free to print a copy off the website and return with your payment.  If you know of people that want to go, but were not mailed an invite, again, feel free to print them a copy or refer them to the website to print their own.  And if they haven't created a Profile, ask them "why?"

Because so many of us had friendships that crossed over into other classes, we are opening this up to the class of 1977 and 1979.  We have received a few addresses from interested parties, but as mentioned previously, if someone that you know from those classes show interest, feel free to print copies for them or refer them to Sue Pete or myself. 

We are hoping for a big turnout!

Betty

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

For those of you that know Julie Samuelson you know she has been ill for a while.

She is a private person and has not been full out with how sick she really is ---

I recieved this via Jim Anderson today --- I am sharing, I do not think Julie will get too mad at me ...

at least I hope not .... with all the help she has given, I would like to see some returned to her

before its too late.

Hi All,
>I thought this was the fastest way to get word out and ask for
>prayer for Julie. I have been involved with her quite a bit this weekend,
>as she has been going downhill fast. For those that don't know she was
>diagnosed with rectal cancer last summer, and has been resisting treatment in
>the traditional way, wanting instead to treat it naturally with herbs and
>vitamins.
>Over the past three weeks she has been steadily declining and on
>Friday paramedics wanted to take her in to emergency but she refused their
>services. Yesterday, her brother went and talked to her and actually
>physically carried her out of her rental place and took her to Regions
>Hospital.
>I just returned from visiting. She is very groggy and
>sleepy. She is on a lot of IV's for fluid replacement, potassium, pain,
>etc. There is a decision making conference tomorrow, but it looks like she
>will be heading to hospice and will live out the last few weeks/months of her
>life there. They will try to get her opinion/feelings about this, but she
>has waited extremely long since diagnosis, and she has always been resistive to
>chemo and radiation, as well as not being in any physical shape to endure it
>anymore.
>Just wanted to ask for prayers......for peace, for pain free
>time, for her to get to see and talk to those she needs to before she goes.

Once I know when she is moved to hospice, I will try to update.

take care everyone.

Dona

Michelle Franz (Lisser)

Dona

Thanks for the information, that is just heart-breaking about Julie.  I will add her to my personal prayer list for Peace, comfort & dignity,  It just tears me up as our co-graduates face these trials of pain & suffering.

Prayers & Love for Julie

Shelly

Sue Ellen M. Peterson (Polson)

Hi Everyone,

The 35th reunion is set for July 13th at the Radisson Blu Mall of America! Brand new hotel! Invitations will be sent out in the next couple of weeks! We are opening this up to classes from 1979 and 1977.  We have heard they have not had many reunions and we all knew someone from those classes. Copy your invitation and send to anyone you know, or have them send me their address @ suethestew81@yahoo.com . If you know of anyone that has moved or wants to attend, they will be able to print off the invitation from the website and send in as well. All money and invites need to be returned to Betty (Pate) Jorgenson by June 1st.    

Betty Jorgenson

401 Santa Fe Trail

Chanhassen, MN 55317

The invite will be posted on the website here soon! Start time on Saturday the 13th is 6pm. Can't wait to see everyone!

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

Our wonderful friend Julie Samuelson completed her stay here on earth this morning at 8:10am.

After struggeling with cancer, she is now an angel in heaven  watching over us.

Please, if you can, check out her FB page for more information.

Thank all of you who could go see her in her last days. I know she could hear what all of you told her.

Rest In Peace Julie. 

                 You are already missed.

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

i everyone Ellan (Heitzman) Levandoski had reached out to me to help spread the word about a fun upcoming event! An afternoon of Golf at Dwan in Bloomington on June 21st 2013, to help fund a cause that is close to home for so many of us "MS" Give Ellan a call and she will help with setting you up with individual or group Tee Times. I here even Tony Oliva is joining in this years event. Yeah Twins! Ellans number is 952-486-3159 "Cheers"

Hope many can attend  Great reason!!  and fun!!

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

Hanrahan, Keith E. Age 53, of Mpls., passed away May 27th at home. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael. Keith worked for many years as an electrical designer at Xcel Energy. Prior to his accident (which caused his paralysis), he constructed high voltage power towers. Keith was a previous president of Capable Partners, Inc., an organization that helps handicapped people enjoy outdoor hunting and fishing with the help of volunteers. Keith enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing. He had a love of sports, participated in many sporting events such as Wheelchair rugby, and Rolling twins softball. He attended many Wild, Twins and Vikings games with his friends and family. Keith is survived by his parents, James and Joyce Hanrahan; brothers, Stephen (Janet) Hanrahan, Bruce (Debbie) Hanrahan, Richard Hanrahan, and Robert (Elizabeth) Hanrahan; sisters, Victoria (Nick) Gilpin, Patricia Hanrahan, Jean (Rodric) Wilson; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and many close friends. Memorials preferred to Capable Partners, Inc. Funeral TODAY, May 30, 2013 from 6-9 PM with prayer service at 7 PM at Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet Ave S., Mpls. 612-824-2435.

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

Keith was a great person. I will dearly miss his humor!

Betty M. Pate (Jorgenson)

Hi Everyone!

I've received quite a few phone calls regarding the June 1st deadline for RSVP's.  People want to confirm that they can still send in their reservations/payment for the reunion.  The answer is a resounding YES!  Keep those RSVP's coming!  The more the merrier!

Spread the word!

Betty

Betty M. Pate (Jorgenson)

The RSVP's are coming in fast and furious - love it!

Keep 'em coming! (I was going to go all KC & The Sunshine Band and say 
"Keep em coming, love" but then you'll have that song going through your head for the next month!)

Kirk Talley

For those that actually still look at this webpage...just a little pop music from our junior and senior year.  Sorry, no Boston, Van Halen or Nugent.  ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX7qvrG9vhc

Kevin M. Gaukel

Hi everyone.  Didn't mean to be incognito, but a lot of stuff has been on my plate. 

The good news is that I will be attending the reunion.  Vacation planning was suspended due to some company-related stuff.    That situation resolved itself, and I have been able to slot out days to attend the reunion. 

Looking forward to seeing you.

Kevin

Rodney J. Sipprell

JFK RIDE, July 14th 2013
 Hey it's just around the corner...
 Ok folks it's less than a month away for the Annual JFK Ride and "Make a Wish" for a little one come true.
 We have the largest number of people EVER who have RSVP for the ride this year! Looking forward to another awesome day with Friends and the wind in our face. The ride will be again the same as last year. Meeting at John F Kennedy parking lot 9-10AM ish.
 9800 Nicolet Ave So, Bloomington, MN
 Will have some morning wake up Coffee, Rolls and Juice, also chilled Water to bring with you on your bikes for the ride, and a opportunity for you to get a wrist band and help "Make a Wish" donation if you choose too.
 A couple folks have mentioned they would like to participate but do not have a bike. So if you don't mind having a riding buddy for the day that would greatly appreciated by those who would like to join the fun. Let us know maybe so we can set that up or will just wing it at the parking lot at school on that one. Plan for a full day and will see you soon.
 Email or Message me if you have any Q's See my profile for further info.
Regards:
Rod Sipprell
952-484-7184

 For those wishing to rent a bike for the weekend or day the Hitching Post has bikes for rent at reasonable rates ranging from $110- $155 a day.
Hitching Post Motorsports - Hopkins
www.hponline.com -(952) 933-9649

*Also would be great if you can send me a message saying you would like to join us or leave a blog on the msg forum or below where it says leave a comment! Thanks look forward to seeing you soon...
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Betty M. Pate (Jorgenson)

One last post before the reunion.  For those still interested in attending, we will accept walk ups.  Since it's too close to mail payment, just show up Saturday with your money.  Checks will be accepted, cash would be preferred, in case we need to order additional food. 

Spread the word!

See you Saturday!

Betty and Sue

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

What a FUN night!! SO good to see all of you again.

And a great SURPRISE to see some of you for the first time in years !! Daryl ... Jack .... Keith!

Sorry some could not make it -- make suggestions of WHEN we can do

another get together and we WILL.

I posted pictures to my page here -- and PICS and VIDEOS on my FB page.

Next week it FIREMANS hope to see many of you all again!! 

:)

Dona

Kimberly A Stanford (McDonald)

Here is a link to Matt Harris' obituary   :

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-david-harris&pid=166300091#fbLoggedOut

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

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Harris, Matthew David Age 53, of Savage, passed away suddenly on Aug. 5th. Matt is survived by his loving family: daughter, Stephanie; son, Matthew Jr.; sons, Colton, Jordan, Lucas and their mother, Jody Goode; parents, Janet and Sherm; sister, Debbi (Paul) Weise; grandchild, Caden; Jody Goode's parents, Ralph and Deloice; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, Aug. 9th, 12:30 PM at Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 - 30th Av. S., Mpls. Time of fellowship to follow service. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery following fellowship. Memorials preferred to Matt's children.

Published in Star Tribune from August 7 to August 8, 2013

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-david-harris&pid=166300091&FBNF=ShareObitAt#fbID=100000168992110

James P. Simmons

Good bye Matt!

I'm glad  for,  if  no other reason,  my first and last class reunion in 35 years that I was able  to see and visit with  Matt after all these years. Matt, Dave Merrick and me use to hang around from time to time back in the day. We had some really fun times together. I was so happy to see Matt and to hear about his life. I am so sorry he's gone.  

Jim Simmons

Dona M. Trabant (Inman)

Just thought I would give a sad update :>>  ... David L Peterson (lived on Wentworth) was killed last night. So far all i know is he was gunned down inSeattle. Not sure of details -- as soon as Bob (Robert) Olson finds out he will let me know. The police / coroner has not released a statement or the body. Another sad day for the class of '78.

He will most likely not be brought back to MN but burried in WA.

Sorry for the sad news.   :(

Michelle Franz (Lisser)

Donna

Thanks for the update . It is just tragic to lose anyone from our class regardless if it's a long term illness or random act / accident . May he rest in Peace ; let us all as a Class of '78 say a prayer for him .

May God comfort those he has left behind . 

<3 Shelly 

Kirk Talley

Not sure if anyone even looks at this site anymore, but thought I would post this anyway.   

Mike McKay, biology teacher and coach (track and field and football) left this earth earlier this week.  I will try to remember to post his obituary and funeral arrangements when they are known. 

Charles A. Aardahl

Kirk,

       Yes, a few of us still use this site to stay conected.  Sorry to hear about Coach McKay, he was one of the really special people in this world that taught us lessons that we all still use today.  He was probably the best trainer/tape men I have ever seen, or atleast he was the fastest.  I continue to use those skills today in my role as a High School Coach.  Thanks again and keep the information flowing to us on the outer edges.

Classmates Forever,

Chuck Aardahl

Elaine C. Larson (Beddome)

I remember coach McKay... so sorry to hear about his passing... I reminders me that we are getting older...

Susan M. Kusz

Just wondering if there is any gatherings planned for the summer?  I missed out on the reunion last year with my wedding plans an all.  Would be nice to see folks.