Dennis Morse

I was wondering if any of my class mates may haave patronized on of my businesses but never realized you were helping me out. I was in the espresso coffee business for 18 years and had a video store for 5 years.  My espresso business was called Cappa Java  and the video store was Take 2 Video.  Cappa Java was located at Cross Roads mall from 1987 to 1990.  It was located in the food court area called Eastside Public Market,  just inside the main entrance . Closed in 1990 when Starbucks jumped in and offered too much money for me to compete. I next opened in Fred Meyer at Auburn from 1990 to 2000.  It was an Espresso Cart  by the Hardware entrance. I put in a video store, Take 2 Video,  beside it when Freddies closed their restuarant and  I leased that space.  Sold video store and had to close epresso cart when Freddies put their own espesso stand in.  Their espresso stand failed and they brought in Starbucks which I beleive is still there. I then operated my espresso cart at Fred Meyers in Bonnie Lake for 5 years and then retired when Freddies put in a Starbucks franchise.So all three of my locations turned into Starbucks. I did meet Pat Joy and John Davis and renewed a close friendship with Jerry Heiland at Bonnie Lake.  Did anyone else from my class patronise me ?  I worked full time at the locations but you probably wouldn't recognize me.

Linda Pompeo (Worden)

A happy, healthy and blessed Easter to all!

Steve Morris

I wanted everyone to know that Fred Grabos passed away yesterday from pneumonia. He had a stroke a couple of years ago and he eventually wound up in the hospital from a couple of falls. He was a dad, grandpa, talented machinist, hardcore skiier and outdoor lover.  He was a life long member of the Beater Squad and never lost his party spirit. RIP, Kudux. 

Ken Heigh

Kudux

I don't know where that name came from but I've called him that forever. I've known Fred since early grade school and have sooo many stories (most of which I can't repeat). Fred was one of the original "wild and crazy guys". Thanks Morris for letting us know. Kudux was a founding member of the "Beater Squad". He was loyal, a good family man and a little on the wild side and I loved him to death. Ken Heigh

Gary Lindberg

Fred seemed like such a wild and crazy guy! .............Another of our class mates that will haunt my memory. Rest in Peace my brother!!!!

Roger Lazzar

Fred was a great guy with a sense of humor that I could appreciate.

Another Brother Pirate taken from us far to soon.

Fred will be missed by all who knew him.

Al Peffley

I am very sad to hear of Fred's passing. We had many wonderful chats together and I enjoyed Fred's unique friendship throughout high school. I really enjoyed Fred's parents and visits over at Fred's house. Fred was a special guy and would always care about how you were doing in your life. Fred had a special smile and a great sense of humor, but he could also take the time to talk heart to heart to you. I am glad I was able to spend some quality time talking to Fred at the 50th Reunion.

Mr. Quinell teasingly called Fred the "Permatex Kid" in Engine Shop, and Fred always played Permatex sealants up as a cure for everything in front of Quinell and the guys. Quinell did not believe in sticky sealants.

Fred was an excellent snow skier, liked to work out on his mountain bike, and loved many outdoors recreatioanl activities. It depressed him greatly after the last stroke, but he still had the passion for activities in his heart. RIP my special friend. Hope to see you on the other side some day. God bless you.

Al Peffley

Bill Engelhardt

It's hard to properly convey the deep-seated melancholy I felt when I read Steve's thoughtful message Sunday morning.  It's been a lot of years, but I well recall how much I enjoyed Fred's company when we were in high school, his cheerful good nature, energetic spirit of adventure (particularly his pedal-to-the metal mastery of skiing), and infectious sense of humor.  Like Ken (Heigh) said, I have no recollection of what Kudux meant or where it came from, but it's whimsical and borderline rascally, just like Fred.

Bill

Ronald Goodmansen

I have many great memories of Fred starting at Sunnydale, the Beater Squad days especially in Seahurst and Ellensberg, the 50th reunion and many good times in between. He had a good attitude and outlook on life. RIP.

James (Jim) Mathews

I recently got out my 64 yearbook and read the note from Fred.  He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh.  He was a loyal friend and I remember being in his home on a number of occasions. He had a great family.  I've lived out of Wa since 1967 so I haven't seen Fred since H.S. But my life is better having known him as a true friend during those years. God Bless!

Linda Pompeo (Worden)

Hoping each and everyone is blessed with a wonderful Christmas season full of family and friends, and may the coming New Year be one filled with special moments and memories.  

As Tiny Tim said, "May God Bless you each and every one."

Jack Fouts

Thank you Linda, and to you and all our classmates I also wish everyone a great holiday season filled with happyness and health now and this new year.  Blessings to all.

Virginia Wolfe (Scheffer)

I couldn't say it better myself, wishing all of my classmates and their families a blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year!

Thomas Bourdage

I'll just jump on in here to agree with you all and wish our classmates, wherever they may be, a very Merry and Blessed Christmas season and a super fantastic New Year 2016.

Lynn Britton

I must just have to parrot Tom's wishes for all out class and their faimlies.  MERRY CHRISTMAS and best wishes for a wonderful New Year.

Rick Steele

Here's wishing everyone a great and Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year from sunny, but cool southern Az.

Ronald Goodmansen

I might as well jump in too.  Happy Holidays to all. 

John Davis

Yes marry Xmas and happy holidays to all and I was glad to see all that were at the reunion lets have another one.

Michael Gray

Wishing all 1964 grads and their families a wonderful holiday season and much  joy in the coming year.

Gregg Wilson

Gee Whiz. This is NOT PC but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Al Peffley

The celebration of "Christmas" is to acknowledge and give thanks to God for the birth of His Son Jesus Christ, the Christians' "Lord of lords".  To my recollection, Santa is a secular rendition of Saint Nicholas(sp?) who was a generous gift-giver to poor homeless children in northern Europe centuries ago. Both of these people based their words and actions on love, kindness, generous giving, and sincere caring of others in need while alive here on earth. If there was anyone more than politically correct, it was these individuals in history -- one God in human form and one generous old man giving gifts to needy street orphans.

May you all enjoy the blessings of love & fellowship, and a "birthday party" for Christ with your family and friends during the Christmas Holiday. Merry Christmas to all Christians and Happy Hannukah to my Jewish friends! Have a blessed celebration honoring God's gifts to mankind.

Cheers,

Al & Bon

Sherry Sanders (Kimbrough)

Consider this a present from me. 

James (Jim) Mathews

Sherry, the human mind is truly an amazing thing-I can remember the names of at least 14 or 15 of these classmates.  We really haven't changed all that much over the years, have we?

Marty Ellison

Sherry - I'm wondering what was going on back in 1945 that produced 8 boys in your class and 14 girls.

Ronald Goodmansen

Wish I knew what happened to my Sunnydale pictures.  Things I should have ask my parents while they were still here.  Unbelievable how this old mind can still pick out those young kids.