Class of 1955. LaWona Dix. Chorus. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYU three years to 1960. Married William F. "Bill" Charles. Six children: Deborah Nixon, Lisa Ross, Helen Day, Patrick Charles, Brenda Bybee, and Anita Jolley. LaWana worked in many jobs in health related fields and secretarial avenues. Her last position was with the Beehive Clothing store in Provo, where she served as assistant manager and then manager before retiring in 1992. Many church positions, and presently plays piano for Relief Society in her ward. Worked in Provo Temple from 1996 to 1998. Beginning April 6, 1999, Bill and LaWona served a full-time mission in the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mission, returning October 2000. She has been serving as a Provo Temple ordinance worker again since April 2003. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: LaWona Helen Dix Charles, 78, passed peacefully from this life, after battling cancer for 16 years, July 9, 2015 at home with family members. LaWona was born in Hailey, Idaho on March 3, 1937. She was the first of two children born to Ross and Berniece Peck Dix. She lived the first 14 years in Carey, Idaho. At that time her father was killed in a farming accident. Her mother took the two children and moved to Provo, Utah. LaWona attended two years at Provo High and then the final year at BY High School. After working on campus and taking classes at Brigham Young University, she met her future husband, William "Bill" Charles in September 1958. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 5, 1959. She worked for a physician the next two years while Bill completed his Bachelors Degree at BYU in 1961. They, and their first daughter, left for San Francisco, California, for Bill's new employment. They resided there for eight years, blessed with four more daughters. They left there in August 1969, moving to Springville, Utah. They were then blessed with a son. LaWona worked at school lunch and then at Beehive Clothing, becoming the manager. She retired from there to spend more time with the children and cared for Bill's mother for over 10 years. LaWona dedicated her life to loving and serving her family and extended family. She also served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including, visiting teacher, organist, pianist, chorister, Relief Society Presidency, Primary President, teacher and Provo Temple ordinance worker for 11 years. She served a Church mission with her husband in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, then attended a Young Single Adult Ward with him as he served in a bishopric. She loved to sing in choirs and played the saxophone in a high school band. Some of her skills included sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She is best remembered for her unconditional love, tolerance, faith, humility and smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Elmo Croft and step-brother, Alan Croft. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill; sister, Adelia Jepperson; her six children: Debbie (Steve)Nixon, Lisa (Greg) Ross, Helen (Mike) Day. Patrick, Brenda (Craig) Bybee, Anita (Clair) Jolley; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 17, 2015 in the Spring Creek 2nd Ward chapel, 350 N. 400 E, Springville, Utah. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1926-52 S. 400 E. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com [Provo Daily Herald, July 15, 2015]

Class of 1955. Richard C. Dixon. Football, Basketball, Tennis, All State Tennis, Lettermen, Junior Class President, Chorus Vice President, Junior Prom Committee, Representative Boy. BYU BS Physical Education 1961. After graduating from BYH, Richard played football at BYU his freshman year, worked the following summer at Jackson Hole and then joined the Navy. After discharge he played football at Dixie Junior College and then returned to BYU where he played four years of tennis. In 1961 he married DeAnn Petersen. He and his wife had three children. This marriage ended in divorce a few years later. He graduated from BYU in 1962 and began working at the Developmental Center (formerly the Utah State Training School) located in American Fork. He started as Director of Physical Education for the boys, later becoming Principal and Director of Education for the school. During this time he also attended the University of Utah and earned a Masters in Developmental Therapy. This qualified him to become a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP). In this role, he was responsible for clients at the school and headed a team of professionals that worked individually with the clients. He really liked this work, spent 15 years doing it, then retired in 1998. During this time me met and married Judy Brown, who was also at the Developmental Center, serving as Director of Girl's Physical Education. She had two children, so their combined family consists of five children, all of whom live nearby. They both play golf and ski. Judy is also a quilter and has won many awards. She allows Dick to place the last stitch in all of the quilts she makes for the grandchildren. Dick worked closely with the Special Olympics for several years and was recently inducted into the Utah Special Olympics Hall of Fame. He attended BYU schools from Kindergarten through College. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Richard Chipman Dixon passed away November 3, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1936 to Fred "Buck" Dixon and Helen Chipman Dixon. He married DeAnn Petersen on February 6, 1958, they later divorced. He married Judy Brown Dixon on August 17, 1978. He was an avid sportsman and excelled in Tennis, Golf, Football and Basketball. He was State Tennis Champion his Junior and Senior year in high school. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1955. He went to Brigham Young University from Kindergarten through College. Dick served in the Navy after high school for one year and received an honorable discharge due to injury. He worked at the Utah State Training School in the Recreation Department. He was wonderful in the way that he taught individuals with disabilities. He went on to become principal of the school and then into administration. He was inducted in the Utah Special Olympic Hall of Fame as the outstanding coach. He loved playing golf and played in the rain, sunshine and even when snow was on the course in early spring. Dick had 10 hole-in-ones in his golf career, shot his age several years straight and won a number of amateur tournaments. He and his wife Judy traveled throughout Utah to play couple tournaments together. He did have one issue on the golf course and that was, he never liked to be slowed down and he would always say the group ahead of him was the slowest group in America. One of Dick's greatest traits was his ability to make everyone feel good. He never looked down on anyone. He loved to laugh and was a friend to all. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Judy Brown Dixon and his children: Brenda (Dal) Hills; Michael (Kim) Dixon; Wendy (Craig) Winberg; Rick (Annetta) Williams and Daniel (Holly) Dixon. He has 25 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is the brother of MaryLou (Floyd) Taylor, David (Pat) Dixon, and Fred (Patricia) Dixon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Fred. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the American Fork 21st Ward Barrett Chapel, 261 North 900 East. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork and Wednesday from 9-9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment, Trenton Cemetery in Trenton Utah at 3 p.m. Please share a memory at andersonmortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, November 4, 2013]

Class of 1955. James L. Earl. Football, Track, Tennis, Lettermen, Band, Childrens Theater. First married Renee Davies, who died in 1983 after 18 years of marriage. They had a daughter and a son. After two years of courting, he then married Mary Ann McFadden Richens (the daughter of Mom McFadden, famous for Mom McFadden Pies) and adopted her son, Brad. He and Mary Ann have been happily married for 22 years. His parents: Frank J. Earl and Naoma Rich Earl of Provo. They had the following children: Mauree Earl Christensen [BYH Class of 1950], Karen Earl Rowan, James L. Earl [BYH Class of 1955], Charles H. Earl (dec), daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Renee T.) Earl). He attended BYU in 1955. Jimmy says he has been a "Recovered Alcoholic" for more than 22 years. He is now Secretary of his High Priests group and is a Temple Recommend holder. Because of his drinking problem, he says, his father disinherited him before he died, so everything he has put together has been with Mary Ann's help. He has been a painting contractor for 17 years and owns his own business, Earl and Sons LLC - Commercial and Residential Painting. The Earls have lived in Springville for four years. They own a small ranch on which they raise several Arabian horses and several dogs. They have a garden and raise their own vegetables. They also have nine fruit trees and Mary Ann puts up jelly. After all of these years since high school, Bob Hatch, also BYH Class of 1955, is still his closest friend -- Bob lives in Utah County and they stay in touch on a regular basis. Health has been a challege -- Jimmy has had two open-heart surgeries, and now has a pacemaker. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: James Leonard Earl. Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Jim Earl, was called back to his Heavenly Father on June 7, 2010. Jim was born March 6, 1937 in Provo, Utah to Charles and Dora Corbell. He was adopted by Frank and Lavieve Earl after his parents' death. He was married to Renee Davies who preceded him in death. He married Mary Ann McFadden on October 4, 1983. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid Utah Jazz fan who always "suited up" for each game. He had a great love for animals and enjoyed caring for his horses, dogs, and cats on his "ranch". He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and her children, Scott, Shawn, Brad, Cory, Brandon, and many grandchildren. He is also survived by his children, Richard, Laura, and Brad. Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Kolob 5th Ward, 1230 South 500 East in Springville, Utah with a viewing 2 hours prior. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Go Jazz!! Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, Thursday, June 10, 2010.]

Class of 1955. Gary F. Farnsworth. Band, Childrens Theater, Debate. BYU BS Teacher Education & Teaching Certificate 1965. Married Carole Clynick of Detroit, Michigan, and they have seven children. After graduating from BYH, Gary served an LDS mission in Southern Australia, graduated from BYU and earned a Masters degree in Elementary Curriculum at the University of Utah. He served in the National Guard and then married Carole in the Salt Lake Temple. Gary was employed in the Granite School District as an elementary school teacher for 32 years in grades 3, 4, and 5. Gary and Carole are both retired, she having served 20 years as a legal secretary. They have lived in Layton, Utah for seven years, and their children all live nearby in Davis County. They are enjoying gardening, camping, traveling, hiking, reading and grandchildren. They took a three-week trip through Italy, Switzerland and Austria. They have also cruised the Hawaiian Islands and the Southern Caribbean. They are both active in Church service, genealogy and temple work. @2005

Class of 1955. M. Byron Fisher. Student Body Speech Manager, Tennis, Debate, Debate State Champs, Boys State Senator, Seminary Play, Student Council, Chorus, Quill & Scroll, Ski Club, Thespians, Type Team. BYU BS Public Policy 1961. In 1960 he married Joan Peterson, BYH Class of 1957, and they have five children: Debra, Michael, Janae, Shair and Pter. His parents: Milton Byron Fisher and Louise Larsen Fisher of Provo, Utah. Their children: Loa Shirlene Fisher (dec.) (Donald) Olsen, Manti, Utah; M. Byron Fisher [BYH Class of 1955] (Joan), Salt Lake City, Utah; Don Lowell Fisher [BYH Class of 1959] (Ellen), Ann Arbor, Michigan; Carol Louise Fisher Harper [BYH Class of 1961](John), American Fork, Utah; and ReNon Fisher Zabriskie [BYH Class of 1966] (Noel R. Zabriskie [BYH Class of 1966]), Ogden, Utah. Byron's alternate address: PO Box 312, Springdale, Utah 84767 ~ ~ ~ ~ Byron practiced law in Salt Lake City for 41 years. He served in the Utah State Legislature for a period of time and had his first quadruple by-pass heart surgery. After retirement they moved to Springdale, Utah, near the entrance to Zion National Park. Classmates are welcome to come and visit. They spent 18 months (2002-2003) as missionaries as Assistant International Legal Counsel for the Church in Brazil. Byron had his second quadruple by-pass heart surgery in November 2004, and is still pumping along. ~ ~ ~ ~ The Fishers went to Mexico City and served an LDS mission until September 2008. Street address: 1215 S Canyon Springs Rd, Springdale, Utah. Alternate email: fishermb@ldschurch.org @2010 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Milton Byron Fisher Jr. 1936 ~ 2023. Milton Byron Fisher, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Murray, Utah, on September 16, 2023, surrounded by family during a BYU football game, a fitting end for a great man who loved home, family, and the Y. He is survived by his sister Carol Fisher [John] Harper, his beloved wife, Ida Joan Peterson Fisher, his 5 children, Debra Joan Fisher [Thomas] Morgan, Michael Byron [Crystal] Fisher, Janae Fisher [Brian] Powell, Sharlene Fisher [Brian] Taylor, and Peter Charles [Nicole] Fisher, 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Byron was born December 5, 1936, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Milton Byron Fisher, Sr. and Louise Larsen Fisher, and has always honored his island origins. He spent his youth working shoulder to shoulder with his beloved parents and siblings in Bountiful and Provo, Utah. He graduated co-valedictorian from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. Byron loved his 2.5-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Mexico, and remained enthusiastically fluent in Spanish his entire life. During his mission, he helped to open cities to LDS mission work, including Guadalajara, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, and Querétaro. Byron then enrolled at BYU in Provo, Utah, and began dating Ida Joan Peterson. They soon became "Joan and Byron" and would remain so for the rest of his life. Their love lives on throughout their extended families. To say “Byron loved his family,” hardly captures the hundreds of loving relationships. Joan and Byron would finish BYU together, move to Washington, DC to attend George Washington University Law School, and have a daughter, Debbie. Byron worked his legal career at Fabian and Clendenin in Salt Lake City, specializing in school district law, a specialty he would later teach at BYU Law School. Their Salt Lake City years completed their family with 4 more children, Michael, Janae, Shari, and Peter, and spanned more than 30 years, 4 homes, and 1 mountain cabin. Byron worked hard to balance his legal career with family development, community service, and personal hobbies. He served two terms in the Utah State House of Representatives. His service in a community of faith was consistent throughout his life. He served in almost every capacity as a member of the LDS church, including as the bishop of the Winder 10th Ward and of the Big Cottonwood Stake Singles Ward, where he was affectionately known as “Bish Fish.” After retirement, Joan and Byron would combine their faith and professionalism as missionary servants in both Brazil and Mexico. The post-professional years moved Joan and Byron to Springdale, Utah, surrounding themselves with the beauty of Zion National Park, pottery, travel, and visits from friends, children, and grandchildren. Byron said, “Children are great, grandchildren are perfect, and great-grandchildren are almost exalted.” After several years, they returned to Salt Lake City, settling near family in Murray, Utah. Byron was a talented tennis player and skier, but pottery was the craft he loved to share. He became an expert at creating thousands of household items, most of which passed hands with a smile as a “gift from the heart.” These pieces of his legacy can be found in hearts and homes throughout the world. Byron’s later contributions were made possible by the gift of a heart transplant, allowing him vitality for another 17 years, an offering he prayed could be measured in lives touched and lives blessed. It is Big By’s dying wish that any donations given by his passing go to an organ transplantation charity of the giver’s choosing. Funeral services will be held at Joan and Byron’s home ward chapel at 6350 South Rodeo Lane, in Murray, Utah, at 11 am. Gathering: Friday, September 22, 2023: 5pm-7pm. Family Greeting: Saturday, September 23, 2023: 9:30am-10:30am. Funeral: Saturday, September 23, 2023: 11am. Internment: Larkin Sunset Gardens,1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. https://www.larkinmortuary.com/obituary/view/milton-byron-fisher-jr/

Class of 1955. Edwin L. Foutz, Jr. [Eddie]. Football, All State Honorable Mention, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Lettermen, House of Representatives, Chorus. BYU BS Business Management 1962. Married Jacqueline (Jackie) Beck, BYH Class of 1955. They have four children: Rebecca Lyn Foutz Smith, Jay Edwin Foutz, Kimberly Foutz Gleb, and Elissa Foutz. Eddie and Jackie live in two places: Scottsdale, Arizona and Valliceto, Colorado. They have retired from the store in Shiprock, which is being managed by other members of their family. Church and family dominate their time. @2005

Class of 1955. Gale Gagon. Wildcat Yearbook Editor, Girls State Mayor, Student Council, Senate, Chorus, Pep Club President, Notre Maison, Quill & Scroll, Shorthand Club, Junior Prom Commitee, Honor Roll. She married John Reese Evans. Gale: BYU BS Elementary Instruction 1959. HER HUSBAND'S OBITUARY: John Reese Evans, age 71, passed away on November 18, 2003, at home in Highland, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 1, 1932, in Bisbee, Arizona to Marius Oman Evans and Helena Huish Evans. He was the third of five children. He graduated from Murray High School and received both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Economics from the University of Utah. He married Gale Gagon on December 18, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple. They resided in the Washington D.C. area for 31 years where John served as Economics Assistant to Senator Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah), and Minority Staff Director for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. In 1973 John was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, and approved by the U.S. Senate, to sit as a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.). He served under Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan until December of 1983. He was the second longest sitting commissioner in the history of the S.E.C. Following his government service John continued his work in the securities industries and assisted many foreign nations in developing their securities markets and the laws which governed them. Some of the nations he assisted were Indonesia, Kenya, Thailand, Russia, the Philippines, Oman, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mexico, Pakistan, Columbia and Egypt. He retired in June of 2000. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a missionary, John served for two and one-half years in Finland. He served in many leadership and teaching positions at the ward and stake levels including: two High Councils, three bishoprics, two High Priest Groups, as Scout leader and one of his favorites as Gospel Doctrine teacher. John kept busy and active with many hobbies and interests. He loved to collect and restore classic cars. He loved hard work and enjoyed working with his hands doing construction, finish carpentry and yard work. He is survived by his wife, and five children: John Robert, Alexandria, Virginia; Michael R. (Allyson), Mapleton, Utah; Richard O. (Rebecca), Hyrum, Utah; Marianne L., Highland, Utah; Carolyn D., Aurora, Colorado; and two grandchildren: Morgan and Jordan; one sister: Vera Lee (Delbert) Eddington, Sandy, Utah; three brothers: David O. (June), West Jordan, Utah; Arza C. (Mary Anne), St. George, Utah; Charles A. (Connie), Salt Lake City, Utah Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Highland, Utah. Interment, Highland City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Thursday, November 20, 2003.] ~ ~ ~ ~ After graduating from BYH, she attended BYU and graduated in 1959 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten in Murray, Los Angeles, and Arlington, Virginia. He married John Evans and they have five children. They lived in Washington D.C. for 31 years and have been back in Utah for another ten years. John was working in the office of Utah Senator Wallace F. Bennett. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple in December 1964. After John died in November 2003, Gale has been busy with family, Church callings, institute classes, traveling, and tending grandchildren. [Published 2003.] @2010

Class of 1955. Velda "Jane" Gilchrist. Chorus, Pep Club, Thespians Vice President, Bookkeeping Team, Debate, Childrens Theater, Wildcat Yearbook Copy Editor, Y'ld Cat Newspaper Reporter, Soph Ball Committee, Junior Prom Committee. Born in Salt Lake City, raised in Provo. After high school, BS University of Utah 1968, also postgraduate work at the University of Utah. Married ______ Blankenstein in 1955, had two children, div. Served in many Church callings. Taught school for 30 years in both elementary and special education and at all grade levels, K through 9, except 3 and 4. Retired from the Jordan School District. Activities: Genealogy, temple work, gardening, friends and family. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Velda "Jane" Blankenstein returned to her Heavenly Father the morning of March 1, 2016 while asleep at her home in West Jordan after years of battling cancer. Jane was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, in Salt Lake City, and was the first daughter of John Cameron Gilchrist and Velda Ethel Brown Gilchrist. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Don Gilchrist and Linda Gilchrist Bammes. Jane is survived by her siblings: Dale Gilchrist (Ann) and Glen Gilchrist (Patty) as well as her children: Mary Jane Woodland and Michael John Blankenstein (Janalee). Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 with a viewing from 10 am to 10:45 am followed by Jane's funeral at 11 am at the Mountain View 8th Ward Chapel located at 2901 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah 84088. Graveside Service were held at the Lehi Cemetery following Jane's funeral. www.broomheadfuneralhome.com [Salt Lake Tribune, March 6, 2016]

Class of 1955. Carol Gleason. Chorus, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Photography Club, Thespians, Type Team, Debate, I Speak for Democracy, Short Plays, Childrens Theater, Honor Roll. BYU BS Elementary Instruction 1959. Married Ray Field, and they have five children: Jim, Linda, David, Daniel and Michael. After 42 years in Laramie, Wyoming, Ray and Carol moved to Baker City, Oregon, to be nearer some of their children. Ray's position at the University of Wyoming brought about travel to Italy, Spain, Norway, Germany, France and Brazil during the last ten years. Ray retired in 1999 and Ray and Carol served in the Kenya Nairobi Mission. They have worked as ordinance workers in the Denver Temple, and served as ward clerk and family history stake director. Ray is the High Priest group leader and Teacher Trainer. Carol is an extraction w3orker, family history worker and Primary teacher. They visit the Boise and Columbia River temples often. @2005

Class of 1955. DeLores Graham. Band, Notre Maison, Thespians, Spanish Club, Oratory, Short Plays, Childrens Theater. Married _____ Moraine, div., four children: Judi, Cliff, Annette and Robert.

Class of 1955. R. Clark Harding. Football, Children's Theatre -- Jack and the Beanstalk. After Clark left BYH, he went as a special student to BYU for one term to explore what his talents and abilities were. He tried barbering, liked it, and graduated from barber school in 1957. He worked as a barber until he retired in 1995. He had his own shop in North Salt Lake for many of those years. He served a mission to the Gulf States Mission (Arkansas) in 1962. He married Kay Clements from American Fork in 1965. She worked for the Church Genealogical Society for 40 years after her graduation from American Fork High School in 1959. Enjoying great health. He says he didn't like his looks in high school and thus purposely tried not to be in any pictures. Thus his photo did not appear with senior class in 1955 Wildcat yearbook, but he did graduate. Had thick glasses and sometimes wore a hearing aid -- hated it. He was finally forced to wear his hearing aid while barbering. With the help of modern technology, he now hears and sees extremely well. ~ ~ ~ ~ "I do remember and appreciate my teachers, especially Mrs. Peterson, the BY Elementary School Principal, who made an effort to get me in BY elementary school when I came back from the School for the Deaf in Ogden -- I remember hating that place. I entered BY elementary school at the fourth grade level, the same grade level as when I left Franklin School in Provo to go to the School for the Deaf. Repeating the fourth grade in this way is why I was a year older. I grew up in Provo with the rest of you. Mr. Richard L. Gunn, our art teacher, was very special and encouraged me to achieve. He taught me to climb up the ladder. I also enjoyed Anna B. Hart. She sure was a wonderful person to listen to. I think she would be proud of me and what has been accomplished in my life. She was just that kind of an individual." @2005.

Class of 1955. Val L. Harris. Supreme Court, Chorus, French Club President, Wildcat Yearbook Assistant Editor, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Graduation Committee. BYU BS Sociology 1963. "I would like to make something clear -- I was not a judge. I was a Trial Court Executive for the State of Utah. I was in charge of the Fourth District Juvenile Court in this area, and in charge of all levels of court in the Eighth District Court in the Uinta Basin. I retired about 12 years ago after having suffered a stroke. I worked for the State of Utah for 32 years." He married Carolyn, and they have three children: Kyle, Kirk, and daughter Sandy. Val and Carolyn Harris have lived in Provo all of their married life. They enjoy their grandchildren and traveling. @2005

Class of 1955. Robert D. Hatch. Football, Baseball, Lettermen, Band, Childrens Theater. Right out of high school, Bob served in the Navy for 3 years. While in the Navy he went to Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong while serving on the USS Lewis. He married Marie and they have four daughters and two sons: Tina, Lisa, Brian, Audry, Heather and Adam. Bob worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for five years, and then for the Utah Railway for 35 years. While working for the railroad he was Clerk Agent, Dispatcher, Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent. He has served in two bishoprics and as financial clerk under five different bishops. His favorite things to do include fishing, camping, boating, and four-wheeling. He likes to travel. Recently had a stroke but is recovering well. After all of these years, he is still best friends with Jimmy Earl, also BYH Class of 1955, who lives in Springville. [Do not confuse with Robert D. Hatch, Spanish Fork, Utah.] @2005

Class of 1955. Paul R. Hoopes. Track, House of Representatives, Band, Thespians, Spanish Club, Debate, Children's Theater. BYU BA Journalism 1961. His parents: Preston Hoopes and Norma Rider Hoopes, of Ogden, Utah. Preston and Norma had four sons: Paul R. Hoopes, Ph.D. [BYH Class of 1955] and Mary, Blackwell, Oklahoma; Dr. Grover Hoopes [BYH Class of 1956] and Carol, Ogden, Utah; Richard Hoopes, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.) and Phillis Quigley, Bristol, Tennessee; and Dr. Philip Hoopes, [BYH Class of 1966-H] and Marilyn, Sandy, Utah. ~~~~ After returning from Argentina (where the late Robert F. Bentley [BYH Class of 1955] and I were companions for 3 months in 1958) and graduating from BYU in 1961, I worked for the Wheelwright Lithographing Company in SLC (1961-62), for Crandall Associates Advertising in Phoenix, Arizona (1962), and for the Deseret Sunday School Union in Salt Lake City, Utah, as manuscript editor of The Instructor magazine while working on a master’s degree in journalism and Spanish at the University of Utah (1962 – 63). I met, dated, and married a recent convert from Oklahoma, Mary Elizabeth Latchaw. We traveled to Athens, Ohio, in the fall of 1963, where I completed at Ohio University (in June of ’64) the degree I had started the year before at the U. Awarded a 3-year fellowship in Latin American Affairs at The University of Oklahoma, I earned a second master’s in 1966 and my doctorate in 1967. After filling teaching positions at West Texas A&M (1967-1968), BYU (1968-1969), USC (1969 - 1970), and Texas A&M-Kingsville (1970 - 1978), I did post-doctoral work in the societal development field and taught business communication courses at the University of Pittsburgh (1978 - 1980), after which I toured continental Latin America as a national development specialist. Discovering that my country was more interested in ruining than assisting in the development of Third World economies, my family (now consisting of my wife, Mary, and our two children, Evelia Lucinda and Timothy Jared) moved to Hollywood, Florida, where we all lived from December of 1982 to June of 2004, during which Mary and I held various business and educational positions while filling a wide range of callings in the Church as our two children grew to adulthood and matured in the Gospel. This past year our children accompanied us, their parents, to and assisted us in, our permanent move and return to Oklahoma. Having spent all but one year of our 42 years of married life outside of Zion’s “Happy Valley,” Mary and I are now working to build up the Church in Blackwell, Oklahoma and to do whatever we can to serve the people of the central plains area of northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. I took up running again in 1978 (after not being able to keep up with Dean Allen in the 1955 regional track meet and having to drop out at the start of the third lap), I have finished every competitive race I have entered since then (except one), coming in first or second in the various 10K, 5K, 3-mile, 1K, and 1 mile runs I have entered. So, I am hoping this year to run in the July 24th Emigration Canyon, Utah Marathon; and, if Dean Allen should come west and enters the same event, I am prepared to keep pace and perhaps even place among the top finishers in the 65 - 70 age bracket. Alternate email: prhoopes@yahoo.com @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: You've seen the man run, but did you know who he was? Dr. Paul Roger Hoopes, "The Running Man", age 84, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, born August 5, 1937 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Preston B and Norma (Rider) Hoopes, passed away September 12, 2021 at his home. He was a faithful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known by a lot of people in Oklahoma and Kansas as a long distance runner who would love to compete at sponsored races. He was an educated man. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah, in the Class of 1955. He received a B.S. in Journalism from Brigham Young University, an M.S. in Journalism from Ohio University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma. He retired from teaching as a university professor and educational consultant in 2004 and moved to Blackwell, Oklahoma, from Hollywood, Florida. Everyday, he would tell his wife how much he loved their life in Blackwell, and about the wonderful friends he had made here. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Branch President Richard Donaldson presiding. A closed casket burial and dedication of the grave will be held in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nardin, Oklahoma Friday following the services. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hoopes (Latchaw), and two children, Evie Hoopes of Sunrise, Florida, and a son, Timothy, his wife Erika, and three children; Jackson, Rylie, and Olivia; and three younger brothers Grover Ronald Hoopes (Carol Cundick Hoopes) of Ogden, Utah; Richard George Hoopes (Phyllis) of Bristol, Tennessee, and Phillip Carl Hoopes (Marilyn Lott Hoopes) of Sandy Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Norma Hoopes. We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Paul at www.troutblackwell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Blackwell, 301 W Blackwell Ave, Blackwell, OK 74631. Source

Class of 1955. Joyce Jackson. Chorus, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Thespians, Oratory, Childrens Theater. BYU BS Elementary Education 1959. Married Evan B. McAllister, a rancher, they had five children, two sons and three daughters. and She taught school in Kanab, Utah, for 30 years. She retired in 2004. She was nominated in 1996 by the Legislature of Utah as a "Teacher of the Year." Many outdoor activities, including boating, water skiing, campus, and four-wheeling. Active in Church, serving is many positions. @2005.

Class of 1955. Carol Ann Jenkins. Band, Banner Carrier, Chorus Accompanist, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Ski Club Thespians, Type Team, Childrens Theater, Shorthand Club President. Married Max McCormick.

Class of 1955. Kay Irene Johnson. Student Body Secretary. Chorus, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Shorthand Club, Honor Roll, Soph Ball Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Hop Committee. BYU BS Elementary Education 1959. Married Robert R. Van Dyke, and they have two children: Rob and Kristin. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Kay Irene Johnson Van Dyke, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, returned to her Heavenly Father and to a joyous reunion with her father, mother and brother, on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the age of 76, in Springville, Utah, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Kay was born on January 23, 1937, in Provo, Utah, to Alma Leroy and Irene Henrichsen Johnson. Kay attended Kindergarten through college at Brigham Young University. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1955 and received her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Ed in 1959. She was always happy to say she never went to any other school than BYU. She married Robert Richard Van Dyke in the Salt Lake Temple on September 4, 1959 and moved to Cyprus, California where she began teaching Kindergarten. A few years later when they relocated the family dairy farm to Chino, California, Kay stopped teaching in order to start a family, and they were pleased to adopt two children, Robbie and Kristin. In 1974 they returned to Utah and made their home in Springville where she loved helping with her dad's horses and the family mink farm. Kay was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a great testimony of the gospel. She served faithfully in numerous callings. She especially enjoyed her visiting teaching calling she shared with her late friend Klea, where she was able to visit and foster many friendships at Canterbury Assisted Living. Kay enjoyed decorating her house for every holiday so her family and friends could always feel the love and warmth of each season. She loved caring for and spending time with her family. Her love and compassion were constant as she spent her life in the service of others. Kay is survived by her husband Robert R. Van Dyke, son Robert J. Van Dyke and daughter Kristin L. (Roger) Valdez. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Casey J. (Mindy) Van Dyke and Aidyn KC Valdez. Preceded in death by her parents and brother J Kent Johnson. We love and miss you Mom! Until we meet again. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 at the LDS chapel 1785 E. 400 S. in Springville. Friends may visit with the family Friday 6-8 pm at Wheeler Mortuary in Springville and from 10-11 am prior to the services at the church. Interment in Provo City Cemetery. [Provo Daily Herald, October 30, 2013]

Class of 1955. Thad Johnson. Football, Baseball, French Club. The morning after graduation, he was on a train headed for Navy bootcamp. Stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, New London, Conneticutt, Vallejo, California and San Diego, California. Assigned to the USS Sperry. Spent three days on a French submarine and expanded his French vocabulary significantly (Winston Mercer would be proud). Mainly shore duty, giving him the time to meet the pretty ladies in San Diego. Married Marla, a native of San Diego attending San Diego State College. She was a cheerleader and a Mormon. Asking her to marry him was the best decision (and possibly the last) good decision that he made, he says. Six children. After Navy, became a cop in Orem, but changed careers and went to work for R. S. Hannah Company, based in Los Angeles, California. Tranferred to San Diego, Phoenix, San Francisco, back to Utah, Chicago, back to Utah, then moved to Italy and Orange County, California, where Marla taught school. His job evolved to a point where he could live where he wanted, so they moved back to Utah. Some health problems (cancer), two hip replacements. They enjoy their grandchildren. "I am fortunate that one day my dad said, 'You are going to Brigham Young University High School!' And I said, 'Why?' And he said, 'Because!' The school changed the path of my future, and without being aware of it, 'all of you folks' have had a very positive effect on my life!" @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: The world lost the brightest and merriest light on September 11, 2017, in Boston, MA with the passing of Thad McClure Johnson. Born in Provo to Allan and Inez Johnson, Thad was raised in Salt Lake and Orem along with his three sisters, Virginia, Travis, and Adele, and his older brother, Mick. Many might wonder what he was doing spending his last days in Boston. It sure as heck wasn’t to go visit historical houses, even though he was history buff. It might have been to watch the Red Sox Winning Streak--nothing delighted Thad more than a hot dog and a good baseball game. Thad graduated from BY High in 1955 where he was famous for the time he was told to bring something interesting to art class and he brought a cow into the school and dragged it up the stairs, right into the classroom. There was also the time he put Limburger cheese into the heating vents and hung a mouse over his the head of his sister, Virginia, sending her screaming out into the yard in her slip. At seventeen years old, Thad joined the Navy and was decorated many times for his bravery and his Mormon coffee, meaning, he had never made coffee before and when he had kitchen duty, he accidentally doubled the caffeine. Thad was stationed in Rhode Island and San Diego, and it was while he was there that he found his “Hot Tamale” Marla Fackrell. He loved to tell about the moment he saw her from the deck of the USS Sperry and told his commanding officer, “I’m going to marry that girl.” He devoted himself to loving her and making her laugh for the next 60 years. After 6 children, 25 grandchildren and a million great-grandchildren, Thad was able to indulge his inner sports fanatic and attend every baseball, football, basketball, and water polo game, and even was willing to drive twelve hours to watch his grandchildren play, then turn around and head home. With his lead foot and love of driving, Thad was never accused of slowing down traffic, and many on the road were treated to the “Thad Johnson Glare” if he thought you were driving like a numbskull. Thad’s colorful careers ranged from police officer to paramedic, Allan’s lumberyard to star salesman, where he was given an award every year for his sales prowess. If you spent any time with Thad, you are most likely familiar with laughing until you cry, the man never passed up the chance to tell a good joke, and his witty observations usually left a trail of people doubled over in laughter. Even in his last hours, he managed to flip the bird at his son who was expounding on the unhealthy dangers of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Thad loved cowboy songs, apple orchards, watching the ocean, and telling submarine stories that were at least 50% true. He was the ultimate patriot, and his proudest accomplishment, aside from his family, was his time spent in the Navy. Thad died knowing that The Pink Panther Strikes Again was the funniest movie ever, Calvin and Hobbes were the greatest life teachers, Elvis was the best singer on the planet, John Wayne was the MAN, bacon was healthy, and saltines could solve any ailment, from headaches to the flu. And if you threw in some vanilla ice cream and marshmallows, well, you could pretty much cure anything. Add a little whipped cream and you’re talking about world peace. Thad loved to move his family around, and they lived in Utah, California, Arizona and Chicago. In his final month, he had moved to Boston to live with his daughter. We’re not sure if it was her multitude of loud pets or the cancer that finally did him in. What we do know is that he is our most cherished Beloved, and the world won’t be the same without his deep wisdom and quick wit. His devotion to his family was unparalleled, and he leaves a legacy of people who not only love him deeply, but laugh harder, live to the fullest, and understand the unbridled joy of a strong family because of him. He was a mentor in what it means to be honest and kind, strong and brave, loyal and true, and most of all, that there is almost always something to laugh about. He kept the doctors and nurses laughing in his last days with his wise cracks (Do you know where you are? I sure as hell do… don’t you? If you don’t know I’m not going to tell you.”) He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Marla, and six children, Carlos Johnson, Marlina Rhodes, Vaughn Johnson, Maria Day, Marci Johnson, and Marlise Cusick, their spouses and magical children and grandchildren (too many here to list or we’d go broke from the word count.) To celebrate Thad’s life with his family, his services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at a Provo Chapel located at 3500 North, 180 East at 12:00 noon, with a viewing from 11:00-11:45 am, followed by a military burial at Camp Williams at 2:30pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com [Provo Daily Herald, September 14, 2017]

Class of 1955. Gail Jolley. Chorus, Pep Club, Notre Maison. Married Doil Waters, and they have two children: Karin Kae Farrer and Patricia Irene Barnett. @2001

Class of 1955. J. Stephen Jones [Steve]. Band 53, 54, 55; Chorus 53, 54, 55; Type Team 53, 54, 55; Football 53, 54, 55; Track Team 53, 54, 55; Letterman Club 53, 54, 55. ~ ~ ~ ~ Since graduating from high school, Steve has served in the Army and Air Force - 6 months active duty and 7 1/2 years in the reserve program. He served a mission in Southern Australia from 1958-60; obtained BS and MS degrees from BYU and a Doctorate from the University of Georgia. Married Barbara Buss in the Logan Temple in 1963. They are the parents of five children -- Sandra Moana Jones-Jones (Brian W. Jones); "J" Clark Jones; Robert Tucker Jones; Quinton David Jones; and Patricia E. Parry (David Lee Parry). They currently (2005) have 12 grand-children. For 38 years, he was employed by the Church Educational System, serving first as a seminary teacher and principal in Salt Lake; three years as a teacher and administrator at the Church College of Western Samoa; eighteen years as an institute director/coordinator and area director in South Carolina, Georgia and Idaho. In 1983, they moved to Salt Lake City to work as a supervisor of reports and records for CES and then served seven years as an administrative assistant to the CES zone administrators, who service CES on a world-wide basis. He worked closely with Stanley A. Peterson, one of his 1955 BYU classmates who was the administrator of CES. During his last year of employment, he and his wife were sent to Samoa to administer the religious education programs and to build a new institute building (the first in the Pacific Islands) adjacent to the National University of Samoa on the island of Upolu. He and his wife then spent the next year in Samoa serving a mission - doing the same work. They returned home from their mission in 2001. At the present time (2005), he and his wife serve as ordinance workers in the Bountiful Temple. Steve has served in the Bountiful Temple since it was dedicated about 10 years ago, except for the two years spent in Samoa, where he also worked as an ordinance worker in the Apia Samoa Temple. He also serves on the high council of the Fruit Heights, Utah Stake. For several years, Steve directed the baseball/softball programs for youth in Fruit Heights City. He was honored by the city for his volunteer work as one of its outstanding citizens. In 1996, he was honored by the Coalition for Utah Families and presented one of four Governor's Family Awards by Governor Michael Leavitt for his outstanding volunteer work in the Fruit Heights/Kaysville Community. He also was a candidate for the mayor of Fruit Heights in 1993, but lost the election by 200 votes to a long-time resident. In 2002, he was honored by the Trapper Trails Council of the Boys Scouts of America and awarded a District Award of Merit for 25 years service to BSA. In 2003, he was awarded a Silver Beaver by the Trapper Trails Council. He currently serves as the Francis Peak District Advancement Chairman for BSA. Their children are now grown, with each of them now married. Sandi married Brian Jones, a local attorney, and they have four lovely children. "J" Clark married Jana Johnson and they have two wonderful sons. He works for Sinclair Oil Company. Robert joined the U.S. Marines out of high school and has served nearly six years, with several international assignments. He recently returned from Iraq where he served for seven months, and is in the process of moving to Pensacola, Florida to be an instructor. He and his wife, Anaise, have a son and daughter. Quinton recently married Jannelle Pacquing. This is a second marriage for him. They have a daughter and son. Patricia, our youngest is married to David Parry and have a son and daughter. Member of the BYH Class of 1955 50th Year Reunion Committee, 2005. Goes by "Steve" or "J. Stephen". @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, "J" Stephen Jones, died peacefully on January 16, 2011. Steve was born on October 16, 1937, the oldest of 4 children, to "J" Petty and Rebecca Tucker Jones in Provo, Utah. Steve married his companion of nearly 48 years, Barbara Ellen Buss, on May 17, 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife, and children: Sandi (Brian) Jones, J Clark (Jana) Jones, Bobby (Jeri) Jones, Quinton (Janelle) Jones, Patricia Parry, his brother Mike (Joan) Jones, and sisters Catherine (Tom) Smith and Rebecca Shepherd. Steve is also the loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was an active member of the LDS church and served faithfully in any calling he was asked to serve. Steve had a love for teaching and dedicated his life to teaching the Gospel, by both word and in example, to all those he came in contact with. Steve worked in the Church Education System for nearly 40 years, beginning as a seminary teacher, an institute teacher and director, and finally as an Executive Administrator at the LDS Church Headquarters. Steve's love for teaching was partnered with a love for learning. He graduated from BY High in 1955, earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Masters Degree from BYU, and his Doctorate of Education from the University of Georgia. He served LDS Missions in the Southern Australia Mission from 1958 to 1960 and with his dear wife in Samoa from 2000 to 2001. Throughout his life Steve looked for opportunities to serve others. He spent countless hours assisting in the community as a BSA Advancement Chairman, the Director of Baseball for the city of Fruit Heights, a temple worker in the Bountiful LDS Temple and the Apia Samoa LDS Temple. He also spent many hours attending BYU football and basketball games, fishing, working in his wood shop, serving his neighbors, and most of all, his family. It is an honor and a blessing to have lived with him, to have known him, and to be loved by him. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary located at 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton Utah. The funeral service will be on Friday, January 21 in the Country Lane chapel located at 24 South Country Lane, Fruit Heights Utah, with a viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Interment, Provo City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. [Source: http://myers-mortuary.com/_mgxroot/page_10729.php?task=All&listing=Currentm]

Class of 1955. Judy Kenner. Varsity Cheerleader, Chorus, Notre Maison, Type Team, Shorthand Club. Married _______ Melchun, div., had three children: Beverly, Laurie and Ronald. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Judy Kenner Melchin passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2006. She was born on November 6, 1937, in Provo, Utah to Glenn R. Kenner and Martha Henrie Kenner. Judy was raised in Provo, Utah where she attended and graduated from BY High and was a yell-mistress. Judy lived in Canada, Hawaii, and returned to Utah in 1977. While in Canada she was a licensed real estate agent. In Utah she worked for many years as a salesperson in the retail furniture business. Judy received many awards and recognition for her ability to connect with her customers. She had a unique talent for embracing her customer with her contagious laughter and endearing personality. Her zest of life for customer service will never be forgotten. Judy also had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world. Judy was the proud mother of three children, Beverly Melchin, now residing in Salt Lake City, Utah; Laurie Melchin Grohowski, Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Ronald H. Melchin, Folsom, California. Judy has five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Martha Kenner; and sister Janet Kenner Garrick. The family wishes to extend a grateful appreciation to Dorothy Lopez, Lindsay Cox, and niece Catherine Tooke-Miller and Mikol B. Miller for their care, love and concern for Judy. A private graveside ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 4th in the Manti City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to rjmelchin@jps.net [Provo Daily Herald, October 7, 2006.]

Class of 1955. Karen Leishman. Varsity Cheerleader, Soph Class Social Chair, Junior Class Secretary, Chorus, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Ski Club, Shorthand Club, Soph Ball Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Honor Roll. BYU BS Elementary Instruction 1959. Married Joel M. Allred. Taught Kindergarten for six years. Four daughters. Sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 22 years. Husband Joel is an attorney, and President of the Utah Trial Lawyers Association. @2005

Class of 1955. Gary Dennis Liddiard, Sr. Student Body Social Chair. Football, Basketball, Tennis, Lettermen, Chorus, Ski Club, Bookkeeping Team, Soph Ball Committee. BYU BS Political Science 1960. Married Kathleen, and they have four children: Heidi, Kristine, Dennis, and Curtis. Alternate address: Gary D. Liddiard, Sr., Sundance, Provo, Utah 84601 - (801) 224-4570. Semi-retired from the film industry. Freelance make-up artist. Has worked on movie locations in Mexico, Japan, New York, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Pennsylvania, Nevada, England, Hong Kong, Ohio, Illinois, Holland, Washington D.C., Kenya, Canada, New Mexico, New Jersey, Dominican Republic, Brazil. Served as President of the Cinema Makeup Artists Association, Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Many church positions, including bishop and stake high council. Now living back in Utah and have been here for four years. Golf, fishing, friends and family. Gary Liddiard served on the 50th year reunion committee. @2005

Class of 1955. Barbara Luke. Chorus, Thespians, Readings, Childrens Theater, German Club. Barbara Luke was born in Alaska before it became a state, and attended BYU High School in Provo. Her family moved from Anchorage to Provo when she was three, and she grew up in Provo while her father became Mr. Daily Herald as the City Editor of the Provo Daily Herald. After graduating from BY High School, she went on to BYU to pursue her love of dance, but she was lured away at the tender age of twenty to teach dance at a private girls school in Connecticut. There she stayed for the next thirty-five years, marrying, raising a son, and teaching. She retired and returned to Provo to be a companion to her mother in the same house she grew up in. Barbara returns to Connecticut each summer to teach music and movement in an art camp for women. Her other activities are diverse: she works part time for Head Start, plays the recorder with a group, roller blades, hikes, sings with a chorus, and once played bells with a group in Greenwich, Connecticut. In Utah she has found a great group of musicians to play with, a grand group of Rosewood women to explore with, two wonderfully supportive congregations of Unitarian-Universalists who uplift her, and excellent neurologist, a very helpful counselor, and a beautiful yoga teacher who restores her to life. [Former married name: Litchman] @2005 Email sent to blukenoyes@netzero.net bounced back. @2010

Class of 1955. Dean H. Maiben. Football, Baseball, Track, Lettermen President, Athletic Manager, Chorus, Photography Club, Ski Club, Pantomime State, Short Plays, Childrens Theater, Graduation Committee. BYU BA Humanities 1963.
2000 to Present: Partner, American Developers Corporation (ADC): Real Estate Development company.
1989 to Present: Construction Management: Cook County, IL, Department of Planning & Development: Converted government buildings to senior centers, community centers, health centers. $ 15,000,000. Managed Single Family Rehabilitation projects, $ 6,000,000.
1984 to 1989: President: Woody Inc. Operated construction company, supply center, general store, restaurant. Annual sales $ 1,500,0000. President: Association Realty: Directed sales of individual campsites and property packages. Annual sales $ 850,000.
1981 to 1984: President: Utility Management Services: Financial consulting to the utility industry. Sale of specialized data processing system. Annual sales $ 350,000.
1981 to 1982: City Manager: Village of Addison, Illinois: Directed wastewater treatment expansion, $12,000,000. Redeveloped 200 acre mixed use area, purchased property, contracted demolition, sold project to a marketing company.
1970 to 1981: City Manager: Village of Barrington, IL: Directed wastewater treatment expansion, $2,000,000. Developed transportation center, $ 2,000,000. Developed 140 unit senior living complex, $ 1,200,000.
1970 to 1971: Assistant City Manager: City of Lake Forest, Illinois.
1967 to 1970: City Manager: City of Maryville, Missouri: Purchased sites and developed three industrial parks, $ 400,000. Rebuilt wastewater treatment facility, $ 980,000. Developed 175 public housing units: Purchased property, constructed buildings, rented apartments $1,000,000.
1964 to 1967: Assistant City Manager Pensacola, FL and Titusville, Florida.
Education: MPA: State University of New York, Albany, New York, 1964. BS: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1963. @2010