Dick Wightman

Congratulations to ALL the members of the KWSHS Class of 1964 on providing a scholarship of this magnitude to some deserving senior this coming spring! It typifies the caliber of people we graduated with and I am proud to say I am a member of this class! Thank you to Ron Wheeler as class President for your leadership, not only with the reunion, but throughout the years of your participation in the Alumni Association! We can ALL be proud.

Ken Link

I haven't received my cd yet, but perhaps the mail is extremely slow to Hawaii.

Pat Gugino (Pepe)

Dick,  you are so right.  Even though Ron didn't want to lead, he did and did an amazing job.  It was an honor for me to work with the committee. What fabulous people.  No wonder we got along so well. It was as though it wasn't 50 years.  I look forward to the Dome July 31.

Bonnie Kronson (Bavisotto)

Dear classmates of 1964~~~I know you have heard this over and over again~~I was given the honor to work with this amazing reunion committee~~~~This memory and joy will be cherished ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE!!!  My husband tells me I acted like I was  18  years old again that reunion weekend !!  Well whatever age I was that weekend I had a awesome time with all of you!!!  Thank you just doesn't seem enough to say to Ron Wheeler~~~his organizational skills, his endurance, his stamina, his will to achieve the greatest reunion ever and to reach our $5,000 goal for the KW scholarship, his quiet sense of humor~~~and his PATIENCE when we were NOT TOTALLY FOCUSED ON THE BUSINESS AT HAND!!!!  He is a tremendous guy with a giant heart.  Ah yes, the rest of us reunion committe members~~What a terrific bunch of YOUNGSTERS we are!!! The biggest applause goes out to ALL OF YOU for caring~~for coming to our reunion, to make it what it was~~ what was the farthest distance someone travelled~~~from THAILAND !!!!!  WOW!!!!!  A heartfelt thank you to those who made private donations~~~As you can see, words just don't simply express or come close to expressing our gratitude and true KW connection with all of you~~~ And to those of you who served our country ~  ALL GAVE SOME~~~SOME GAVE ALL~ GOD BLESS YOU ALL~     Bonnie

Ken Link

Received my cd 2 hours after my previous posting.  Thanks to all who put on an amazing reunion and to those who attended it.

Nancy Bishop (Wittman)

Hello class sadly I have a post to yet we have lost another classmate in the last couple days. His mane is John Murphy , he has died from lung cancer and was a retired police officer from Tonawanda !  Our condolences go out to his family at this sad time . He has three sisters Margaret, Eileen, Joan and three brothers Michael , Patrick , and Rory . Sadly he did not join our site , but to those who know him sorry for the loss!                                 Rest in peace  John , thanks for protecting us for many years of service ! 

Paul Ahrens

Dear Classmates,

I just read where we lost John Murphy and I thought I would share that we also recently lost Richard (Dick) Watkins.  He had been living in the Syracuse area for a number of years.

Paul Ahrens

Nancy Bishop (Wittman)

Thanks Paul for letting us know ! They will be added to our list of Memory !

Molly Pearson (Kelly)

Wishing all of my 1964 classmates a Happy, Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving!!!  We all have a lot to be thankful for.  Molly

Skip Grossman

Right on the money, as always, Molly.  So much to be thankful for.

Skip Grossman

Dick Wightman

So true Skip!! So very true. We all have much to be Thankful For!!!

Ron Wheeler

To the members of the class of 1964:

I deeply regret to inform you of the passing last week of Allen “Skip” Grossman at his residence in Poulsbo, Washington.

Skip was admitted to the hospital in October for a minor gastric problem, and while the doctors were contemplating his release he had a heart attack. Twelve days later he was released to his home. After 5 weeks of therapy and walking 1.5 miles a day he was feeling much better.

On Tuesday, December 2, he went to bed and died sometime while asleep of another heart attack. Amazingly, he died 5 days after posting the above message to his classmates.

Pam, Skip's wife, relates that Skip was like a new person after attending the reunion in August. He really enjoyed reconnecting with his old friends - she described him as "buoyant" after the reunion.

If you wish, condolences may be sent to Pam Grossman, 19352 Front St., Poulsbo, WA, 98370, or to pjpgrossman@aol.com.

Rest in peace Skip. You are loved and remembered by several hundred classmates.

Bonnie Kronson (Bavisotto)

Dear Classmates~~words just can't express the sadness I feel for having learned of 3 more of our classmates~~~Value each day~~Bonnie

Dick Mooshie

To say I'm shocked would be a gross understatement. I had a joyous reunion with Skip at the function and a lot of fun in private communications. He was, truly, one of the shining stars in our graduating class.

I remember having a discussion with my dad sometime in late 70's, and I asked him if he could remember any of the classmates from our class of 64. He perked up immediately and said his all-time favorite student from all the years he taught at Kenmore and Kenmore West was Skip Grossman. That, my friends, is a huge compliment.

Skip, you will be greatly missed. We are so lucky to have had your presence at the 50th. RIP my dear friend. RIP.

Jeffrey Tubin

Cherish each and every day my friends. You never know when life's road will end. Rest peacefully Skipper.

Nancy Bishop (Wittman)

As we all are very shocked , so very sad to have Skip leave us all too soon ! It was great to have seen him at the reunion , he looked great ! Thank God we did have such a great party to be able to see all that came ! We must do something again , at this age I guess our days can be numbered we just never know when we will be called home ! God Bless all our classmates we love you all ! Prayer to all the class of 1964 that you have a healthy new year and we will meet again soon ! Merry Christmas !??????????????????

Ann Coleman (Oelheim)

I agree, Nancy!  And I promise I'll be there!

Karen Aikman (Armstrong)

I did not make it to the reunion -- much to my regret, but I did exchange emails with Skip.  He seems to have written his own epitaph -- we do have so much to be thankful for.  Skip -- I am very sorry we did not get to meet again in person.  RIP.

Karen

Lawrence Kling

I can't describe how crushed I am upon hearing of Skip's passing. He was so very nice to me at the reunion, and after 50 years to was wonderful to reconnect, if even for a short while. Love what we have, because we'll never know when it'll be taken from us. Good-bye Skip, I will miss you.

Dave Knapp

I was shocked when I read of Skip's passing!  We had been in several classes together, and a couple of sports. It was wonderful to see him at the reunion.  He is already missed.  He was a good example of a sound mind in a sound body. We will miss you, Skip.

Rol Fessenden

Skip was one of the people I reconnected with as a result of the reunion, and it was a shock -- and a reminder -- to hear of his death. It is too sad for words. It reminded me that I am here temporarily, and it is important to remember the high priorities, especially family and friends.

Pat Gugino (Pepe)

I was so sad to hear the news of Skip's passing.  Glad he had the chance to see his old friends again.  My sympathy goes out to his wife and family.

Jerry Kaiser

"Brilliant mind and a mensch."

Perfect, Jan.

Ann Coleman (Oelheim)

Here's wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!  And if you celebrate a holiday other than Christmas, hope it is/was joyous for you.  May 2015 be a wonderful year for everyone!

Kathy Meer (Tolien)

Thank you, Ann and I also send everyone of our classmates A VERY Happy Holiday  Season.  Enjoy 2015!

Every day counts, my friends.