Class of 1951 H.S.



Class of 1951 H.S.'s Website

Alphabetical Alumni

Shayesteh, Ahmad
24 Barden Drive
Allestree, Derby, England DE3-2AJ GB

Ahmed Shayesteh

Class of 1951.

Shepherd, Sheril
19 N Main
PO Box 222
Levan, Utah 84639

Sheril & Quma Shepherd
  • Work: (435) 623-3315

Class of 1951. Sheril Shepherd. Baseball, Football, Lettermen, Chorus, Shop Club. ~ ~ ~ ~ 2014 - Happy 81st Birthday! Sheril and Quma Shepherd have celebrated their 81st birthdays with a family celebration. Sheril was born in Levan Utah on March 7, 1933 to Rulon and Lucille Shepherd. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1951. He attended Weber State. He worked for Hill Field for 20 years and then for the government at Thiokol for 17 years. He was a Roy City volunteer fireman for nine years. Quma was born in Levan, Utah to Clifton and Jenny Bosh. She was the fourth of five children. She graduated from Juab High in Nephi, Utah. She worked at Thermoid Rubber Plant up until she married and moved to Ogden. She enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved to sew, making dance costumes and clothing. She also enjoyed cooking and made the best cinnamon rolls and cakes ever. She worked for Roy City for nine years and then worked for Hill Field. Sheril and Quma were married in Ely, Nevada on September 15, 1952. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. They made their home in Roy for 38 years. After retiring they moved back to their home town of Levan and Sheril took up farming the family farm. Over the years they have enjoyed camping, and four wheeling with friends and family. They are members of the Good Sams Camping Club. Their winters were spent snow birding in St. George where Sheril enjoyed trapping and fishing and Quma made quilts for all her grandchildren. They are the parents of three children, Debbie Schultz (Neil), Randy Shepherd (Steffnie), Dean Shepherd (Sherie) and the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren with two more on the way. Happy Birthday Mom and Dad, we love you!!! [Saturday, May 24, 2014, Ogden Standard Examiner]

Stevens, Dale B.
80 Peregrine Lane Apt 14
Bountiful, Utah 84010

Dale Stevens
  • Work: (801) 298-8356

Class of 1951. Football, Chorus, Shop Club. BYU BS Chemistry 1957.

Swenson, Alfred Gordon
19105 130th Avenue SE
Renton, Washington 98058-7984 US

Gordon Swenson

Class of 1951. Chorus, Band.

Tall, Sammie Lane
1645 E. 12500 S.
Draper, Utah 84020

Sammie Thornton

Class of 1951. Sammie Tall [Sammie Lane Tall Thornton]. Latin Club, Thespians, Roller Skating Club. Her parents: Melvin S. Tall and Helene Nelson Tall.

Tanner, Patricia Ann
PO Box 712161
Salt Lake City, Utah 84171-2161

Pat Germann

Class of 1951. Senior Class Social Chair. French Club, Fauvines, Graduation Committee. @2001

Taylor, Bruce J.

Taylor, Bruce J.
Reno, Nevada US

Bruce Taylor

Class of 1951. Chorus. Married Margaret Hayward, BYH Class of 1952, later div. BYU BA 1955. Bruce "J" Taylor was born April 19, 1933, Provo, Utah to parents Leo Sanford Taylor and Florence Stella Dean Taylor. He died December 11, 1983 in Reno, Nevada. Bruce was a dentist in Reno, Nevada.

Thomas, June Lee

Thomas, June Lee
Novato, California

June and Frederick Newirth

Class of 1951. June Lee Thomas. Thespians, Chorus, Skating Club, Debate, Shorthand Club, Photography Club. @2001 ~ ~ ~ ~ June Lee Newirth. January 24, 1934 - January 15, 2018. Novato, California -- June Lee Newirth, 83, of Novato, California - gifted artist and teacher; beloved wife, mother, and friend - passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, just nine days prior to her 84th birthday. Admired and adored by many, June overcame an innate shyness to offer warmth and kindness, inspiration and insight, guidance and encouragement to those around her. She carried herself with a quiet strength and radiated a natural joy. Books were among her favored companions; she craved truth and knowledge even more than fine chocolate, and she loved sharing what she was learning with others. Born in Los Angeles, California, June graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah in 1951, and then accepted a clerical position with the district attorney's office in Phoenix, Arizona. In November 1963, she moved with her husband and their five children to the Marina District of San Francisco and then to Daly City the following spring. June had worked as a secretary throughout her marriage; but it was while living in Daly City that she also began teaching early morning seminary classes to high school students. This became her passion. In 1969, June bought her first home, divorced her first husband, and settled with her children in Novato. Within this uplifting community, she strengthened her commitment to religious and philosophical studies, instructing both students and teachers of seminary (high school) and institute (college) curricula. While continuing her work as an executive secretary in the insurance industry, she soon became regional coordinator for seminaries and institutes throughout Northern California. This passion for teaching inspired her to improve her credentials; and in 1974, she graduated from Brigham Young University with honors and a degree in special education. Unfortunately, recent California legislation had eliminated most specialized teaching posts; so when she returned to Novato, June also returned to the insurance industry - first as an executive secretary and then as a computer programmer. It was while working at Fireman's Fund that she met the man who would become her true husband, Dr. Frederick J. Newirth. Ever a student of life, Mrs. Newirth left her religious teaching behind her to blossom into an artist, a cultural anthropologist, an avid genealogist, and a world traveler. She became a photographer; she learned to hunt and fish; she painted detailed landscapes and awe-inspiring portraits; she fashioned ceramics and she quilted and "thread painted" textiles which were featured in Marin craft fairs; and she traveled extensively with her husband. The people she met along the way were far more interesting to her than the places she visited or the talents she developed. She found people fascinating and always worthy of love. In the wake of these gifts, it was difficult to watch the slow ebb of her memory, her curiosity and creativity, and her sharp mind by vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease during the last fourteen years of her life. Her warm and gentle soul remained, however, along with her sense of humor and her ability to teach others by example. Mrs. Newirth was predeceased by her beloved husband of forty years, Frederick John Newirth II, who left this earth less than seven months prior to her own passing. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jennifer Lin Johnson, and survived by her other children: Kathi Troy, Julie Hutchins, Steven Johnson, and Christina (Richard) Bond. She is also survived by her stepchildren: Frederick John Newirth III (Mary), Dianne (Ken) McKay, David (Edith) Newirth, and Nancy (Kent) Lockmiller; by her grandson, Patrick Johnson; and by her great-granddaughters, Olivia and Shaylyn Johnson. To honor Mrs. Newirth and to celebrate her life and the enduring love she shared with her husband, Fred, a memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Source: Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin.

Thomas, Scott [Evan Scott]
Provo, Utah

Scott and Helen + 2 Thomas

Class of 1951. Basketball, Lettermen, Chorus, Soph Class Social Chair. @2001 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Evan Scott Thomas passed away December 6, 2016 due to Parkinson’s disease. Scott was born November 8, 1932 in Malad, Idaho. He was the only child of Evan and Fern Nielson Thomas. Scott’s family moved to Provo in 1939 where his father managed and later owned a ladies specialty store. Scott attended and graduated from Maeser Elementary, Farrer Jr. High and Brigham Young High School -- BYH Class of 1951. He then attended and graduated from Brigham Young University where he attained a B.S. Degree in Economics. During high school and college he worked part time in the family business, Thomas'. After his graduation he worked, managed and later became partner in the business. Scott married Helen Norton in 1953. They had five sons. Helen died from the results of an auto accident in 1966. He then married Rita Landon in 1968. They were married nine years and had one daughter. They were later divorced. He married Bernice Davis in 1979 and they were married for 35 years. She preceded him in death in 2013. Scott was a member of and held the priesthood in the LDS Church. He was also a past member of the Provo Jaycees, The Provo Rotary Club and Riverside Country Club. He was a life-long fan of BYU sports. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He liked reading both prose and poetry, as well as writing poetry. He also enjoyed playing bridge and poker. Scott is survived by his six children: Stephen (Cecile), Scott N., Don (DeAnn), Matt (Staci), Tom (Noelle) and Susan Thompson. His seven step-children: Jeff, Shelley, Mark, and Stacey, Tannaca, DaNette, and Fred. He also has 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Scott was also preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Bailey Jane and great-grandson, Jaxis Orton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday, December 11, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation [Provo Daily Herald, December 9, 2016]

Vance, Dan
17801 N. 45th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85308-1652

Danny Vance

Class of 1951? Honorary? [Name, photo does not appear with senior class in 1951 Wildcat yearbook.]

Weaver, Richard Bruce

Weaver, Richard Bruce
St. George, Utah US

Richard and Beatrice Weaver

Class of 1951. Richard Weaver. Y'ld Cat Newspaper, Photography Club, Thespians, Skating Club, Chorus. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Richard Bruce Weaver, 71, passed away on November 24, 2004 in St. George, Utah. He was born January 6, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Kenneth Conray Weaver and Alice Rushford Harvey. He married Beatrice Kleinman on July 6, 1963 in the St. George Temple. They are the parents of four sons. Richard spent the first 11 years of his life in Roselle Park, New Jersey where he attended elementary school. He then moved to Utah and attended schools in Ogden and Salt Lake, graduating from BY High School in Provo, Utah in 1951. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years where he was trained as a Sonarman. Upon his release from the Navy, he was called as a Latter-day Saint missionary to the California mission for two years. After completing his mission, he graduated in 1963 from Utah State University with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. His entire engineering career was spent with IBM in Rochester, Minnesota; San Jose, California; and Tucson, Arizona. Richard was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in numerous positions, including Bishop. Retirement to St. George from Tucson, Arizona, in 1998 provided the opportunity for Richard to fulfill his goal of service to the community and church. He also had the privilege of becoming a member of the Southern Utah Heritage Choir, which he considered not only an enjoyable experience but an inspirational one as well. He loved life and accepted the challenge of many learning experiences afforded us here on earth. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice, children Bruce (Shalane) and David (Bronna) of Tucson, Arizona, Steven (Marielle) of Carlton, Oregon, and John (Becky) of Morgan Hill, California, and 10 grandchildren. Brothers Robert (Wilma) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Paul (Bonnie) St. George, Utah, Stan (Janet) of Provo, Utah, and brother-in-law Leland (Ada Jane) Kleinman of St. George, Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, and in-laws. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at the Mulberry Chapel in St. George, Utah. Interment, Toquerville Cemetery. [The Spectrum, St. George, Utah, November 28, 2004.]

Wood, William

Bill Wood

Class of 1951.

Yist, Liahona [Ylst,]
PO Box 649
Alamo, California 94507 US

Lia and Neil Christensen
  • Work: 925-820-4233

Class of 1951 and Class of 1952. Liahona [Lia] Yist [Ylst]. Shorthand Club. [Listed as a senior in both the 1951 and 1952 Wildcat yearbooks.] Parents: Eege Ylst and Maria Hartendorp Ylst, married in the Netherlands. The children of Eege and Maria Ylst included: Cornelia Ylst [female] Bakker, Nellie Ylst Strietman, Cornelis [male] Heitman and Marinus Heitman, Angelina Ylst (John) Hut, Antje Ylst (Arie) Noot, Christina Ylst (Bartel) Van Oostendorp, Salt Lake City; Liahona Ylst (Neil H.) Christensen, Alamo, California, and Edgar Ylst, Nevada. @1995. ~ ~ ~ ~ Liahona graduated from BYU with a BA in 1955. She married Neil H. Christensen. [Alternate Alamo PO Box: 647] @2007

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