Alumnotes [ 40s | 50s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s | 00s ]

1940s Top
Paloma (Tillman) Chalker ’45 and her husband, Byron, are retired and living in Collegedale, Tenn. Paloma worked as a church-school teacher and an assistant girls dean at Wisconsin Academy. She also taught outside of the classroom giving piano lessons for 58 years. She remembers the “good Christian atmosphere, excellent teachers, and lasting friendships” from WWC. Paloma and Byron have three children, Donna Ruckgaber, Bryon, and Ronald; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Edward Graves ’45 and his wife, Willeta (Sample) att., live in Lake Elsinore, Calif. After graduation Edward started out as a “singing evangelist” and later would preach at his own meetings. From 1952 to 1990 he worked as a pastor and evangelist in four conferences across the country. In his retirement he enjoys being an elder in his church, oil painting, writing, and developing his Web site www.answersfromthebible.com. Edward and his wife, Willeta, have three children; and two grandchildren. EMAIL

Bobbie (Carmichael) Montgomery ’45 lives in Albany, Ore. She is a retired teacher and a freelance writer who enjoys writing books and short stories for children. Besides writing, Bobbie enjoys traveling, spending time in nature, and studying her Bible. She fondly remembers her speech classes with Professor Lewis. Bobbie has a son Theodore; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.

Donald Peterson ’45 and his wife, Elsie (Litvin) att., are retired and living in Loma Linda, Calif. Donald has had a long career in medicine including being a transport surgeon in the U.S. Army and doing medical missionary work in Nigeria for six years. From 1969 until he retired in 2002, he was professor of neurology at the Loma Linda School of Medicine. He has written 70 scientific papers, as well as three books. Donald and Elsie have three children, Carol Lowe ’69, Gordon, and Douglas who is deceased; and five grandchildren including Eric Peterson curr. att., and Josselyn Peterson curr. att. EMAIL

George Rasmussen ’45 and his wife, Roma Belle, live in Spangle, Wash. George is a retired pastor who worked in numerous churches in both Colorado and Washington. After he retired, George and Roma Belle spent four years in Egypt conducting smoking cessation classes and giving health lectures. George credits Elder J. I. Robison of the Theology Department “as the greatest influence causing me to pursue the ministry.” These days they enjoy gardening, sharing the message of God’s soon return, and visiting with their old schoolmates. George and Roma Belle have three children, Jeannie att., Jack att., and Jannice McAlister, who is deceased; five grandchildren including Jeff Wagner ’94; and two great-granddaughters.

Dorothy (Jones) Ridgley ’45 and her husband, Don ’39, are retired and living in Albany, Ore. Dorothy worked as a nurse in the Portland Sanitarium.

1950s Top
Vivian Black ’50 is living in College Place. Vivian retired from the WWC library in 1993 and now volunteers at the Walla Walla General Hospital and at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church. Last summer she went on a cruise to Alaska. She has two stepdaughters, Christine Franklin and Cynthia Jones; and four grandchildren including Trevor Kendall ’03, and Kelly Kendall curr. att. EMAIL

Richard Brown ’50 and his wife, Dorothy (Tollensdorf) att., make their home in Grand Terrace, Calif. Richard works in the cancer data center at Loma Linda University. He “enjoys reading and studying church history, especially the history of dogma.” Richard and Dorothy have three children, Carolyn Brown-Marovitch, Barbara Brown-Cloe ’80, and Harold ’86; and six grandchildren. From his WWC experience he remembers “student outings to Whitman Monument and biology trips with Dr. Booth.” EMAIL

Robert Burgess ’50 and his wife, Treva, live in Calistoga, Calif., but spend their summers and winters in Loma Linda, Calif. Robert spent 43 years serving the Seventh-day Adventist church with 15 years spent in five overseas countries. He has worked as a union treasurer, hospital manager, United Nations professor, and is presently serving on the Emerald Foundation and China us Health Project boards. Robert played senior softball for seven years, and last year went to umpire school and became a certified umpire for the American Softball Association. Robert and Treva have two children, Beth Miracle, and Robert; and five grandchildren. EMAIL

Clarence Carnahan ’50 and his wife, Barbara (Roberts) ’55, reside in Bend, Ore. Clarence works as a psychiatrist for veterans affairs, after spending 40 years as a faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Clarence and Barbara have two children, Jane Carnahan-Hinshaw ’77 and Brent; and four grandchildren. They enjoy tennis, golf, motorcycles, and volunteer work. Clarence’s favorite WWC memory is “meeting Barbara Roberts and attending functions with her.”

Ann Erlandson ’50 is a retired elementary school teacher living in Portland, Ore. Ann writes “my greatest hobby is art.” She also enjoys playing the organ and piano at the Rockwood Seventh-day Adventist church where she is a member, and “taking trips to interesting places.” From her time at WWC one of Ann’s favorite memories is being in the college choir. “We sang each Sabbath for the church service and went on a number of choir trips that were fun.”

Don Goe ’50 is retired and living in Dayton, Wash. Don worked as a clinical neurophysiologist and served as president of two senior centers. He is currently serving his second four-year term on the Dayton City Council. On March 19, Don married Wilma Tuttle, a 1939 graduate. He has two sons, Richard ’74, and Douglas; and two grandchildren including Aric Goe curr. att.

Lillian Hill (Woodyard, Whisenhunt) ’50 makes her home in Fallon, Nev. While at WWC she worked in the veterans hospital to pay her expenses, and enjoyed her classes and many friends. After she graduated from WWC she became dean of girls at Lodi Academy were she worked for many years. She writes, “I am happy and have good health.”

Bruce Johnston ’50 and his wife, Marianette (Wilcox) att., are retired and living in Medford, Ore. Bruce served as a missionary for nine years before transitioning to the classroom where he taught at Atlantic Union College and Southern Missionary College. He also served as president for the Idaho and Washington conferences, president of the North Pacific Union Conference, and chairman for the WWC board. Now in retirement, he has led teams to India for evangelism and conducts seminars on DVD evangelism training. Bruce and Marianette have three children, Jerald, Kathy, and Cynthia Dee. EMAIL

Gerald Jones ’50 and his wife, Dee, are retired and “living on a 20-acre patch nine miles from Hermiston, Ore.” Gerald practiced medicine for 31 years including managing a bilingual practice. He writes that he “took to retirement like a bee to honey.” He now enjoys “tinkering around in my shop and using up wood and scrap iron.” Gerald and Dee enjoy spending time with their four children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Richard McCoy ’50 and Thelma (Johnson) ’46 live in Port Angeles, Wash. Richard taught for 38 years in both public schools and academies. Since retiring he has taught private music lessons for 15 years, and with Thelma, team-teaches her piano class of 25 students. He has also gone “professional” and sells his watercolor paintings. From WWC he fondly remembers a band trip to Auburn Academy where he got engaged to the chaperone who became his wife, Thelma. They have two daughters, Nancy Nedderman ’74, and Colette Sharer att.; and granddaughter Aletha Sharer-Natiuk ’96.

Fred Schnibbe ’50 and his wife, Verona (Montanye) ’48, live in Brewster, Wash. Fred is a retired physician who decided that he wanted to pursue further studies in medicine while working in an evacuation hospital in southern Germany and Austria during World War II. He went on to graduate from Loma Linda University Medical School and holds many positions in the field of medicine including chief-of-staff at Okanogan-Douglas County Hospital. He writes “I have nothing but the fondest memories of my sojourn at WWC, and am so thankful for the education that I received there giving me so many opportunities to make the best of my life.” Fred and Verona have three sons, Richard ’83, Norman att., and Robert ’70 who is deceased; and five grandchildren including Liesl curr. att.

Delbert (Del) Shankel ’50 and his wife, Carol, make their home in Lawrence, Kan. Del is professor and chancellor emeritus of the University of Kansas where he taught microbiology for 45 years. He is active in scientific societies such as the American Society for Microbiology and the Environmental Mutagen Society, and has published 50 scientific papers. In his free time, Del enjoys traveling, reading, music, photography and watching and participating in sports. From WWC he recounts “outstanding fellow students,” and “taking baking classes and working in the College Bakery.” Del and Carol have two children, Jill and Kelley; and two grandchildren.

Wayne Thompson ’50 is retired and living with his wife, Barbara, in Granger, Wash. They have four children, Susan Matevi att., Janel Shearer ’83, Kris Johnston ’87, and Pegg Rapp att.

Roy Wesson ’50 and ’59 lives in Baldwinsville, N.Y. with his wife Ramona (Bates) ’51. Roy is now retired from a life full of different jobs. He worked as a teacher in several academies including being vice principal at Loma Linda Union Academy, as well as working as treasurer for several Seventh-day Adventist conferences. In retirement he has been doing numerous volunteer projects for other conferences, Holbrook Native Indian School, Life Talk Radio, and Union Springs Academy. He writes “it seems that no matter where we go we meet someone who was in college during the time I attended.” Roy and Ramona have two daughters, Sally Hafner, and Laurel Longo. EMAIL

Donald Winger ’50 and his, wife Norma (Peterson) att., are retired in Paradise, Calif. Don worked as a singing evangelist, pastor, and youth director for Ohio, Kentucky-Tennessee, and Arkansas-Louisiana conferences. He also worked as educational superintendent for Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. Don enjoys golf, gardening, art, and skiing while Norma enjoys playing games and spending time with their three children and grandchildren. From WWC Don remembers “the genuine friendliness that permeated the entire campus and classrooms.”

Myrna Bowie ’55 lives in Dexter, Minn., and works as a CPA. She became the third woman to receive a Minnesota CPA certificate and has “thoroughly enjoyed public accounting.” As a business major at WWC, Myrna remembers the Business Club’s “Producers on Parade” presentation, and a business office outing to Mr. Peterson’s cabin at Wallowa Lake. She has a son, Dusty, and three stepchildren, Roger Bowie, Inez Bock, and Marvalee Shaffer; and 10 grandchildren.

Barbara (Roberts) Carnahan ’55 and her husband, Clarence ’50, are retired and living in Bend, Ore. They have two children, Jane Hinshaw ’77, and Brent; and four grandchildren.

Vera Davis ’55 and her husband, Dean att., make their home in South Lancaster, Mass. Vera remembers from her time at WWC “skating in the old auditorium.” They have three children, Bobby, Dawn Nielsen, and Linda Parsons.

Roger Dorner ’55 and his wife, June (Brooks) ’54, reside in Wenatchee, Wash. Roger is retired from a career as a developer and builder, and enjoys travel and history. Last year Roger and June celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have two children, Dixie Hunt, and Duke; and four grandchildren.

C. Gordon Hale ’55 lives in Bellevue, Wash., and works as clinical professor of medicine at the University of Washington. He started out in clinical practice in Seattle, Wash., until a tour of duty in the U.S. Army that took him to Vietnam as a medical officer in the 85th and 73rd evacuation hospitals. After Vietnam he came back and settled back into practice in Seattle until 2002. He was president of the medical staff of Providence Seattle Medical Center and also medical director of The Heart Center of Providence. From his time at WWC he remembers “Professor Dortch’s choir rehearsals and performances, especially Brahms’ German Requiem.” Gordon has two sons, Jacob and Steven.

Dorothy (Kuhn) Holm ’55 lives in Battleground, Wash., with her husband, Melvin ’52. After teaching nursing at Loma Linda University for nine years, she set off for East Africa to work as a missionary teaching nursing in Ethiopia, which she did for 14 years. While in Africa she married a fellow missionary, Melvin, who was a widower with three young sons. Dorothy and Mel also worked for nine years at the University of Eastern Africa in Kenya where they taught many different subjects and also kept the campus health service going. Now in retirement she keeps busy with gardening, community service, mission trips, and grandchildren. Dorothy and Melvin have three sons, Brent, Wayne ’79, and Bruce ’82; and five grandchildren. EMAIL

Annette (Kinney) Lofftus ’55 is retired and living with her husband, Walter, in their RV. In 2004 they sold their home and have been “full time RVing since August.” They enjoy visiting family and friends across America, as well as many Seventh-day Adventist churches on the way. Annette writes, “it is a simple life, no need or want of things for there is no room. I believe it helps me remain closer to my Lord.” Annette and Walter have three daughters, Judy Worley ’71, Denise Kidder ’81, and Lucinda ’82; and four grandchildren including Matthew Worley ’01. EMAIL

Frances (Moorman) McRae ’55 is retired and living in Tillamook, Ore., with her husband, Robert. Frances worked as a nursing instructor, nursing administrator, forensic psychiatric nurse, and psychotherapist. Her best and biggest surprise has come from being a grandparent. “With two biological, nine step and five ‘borrowed’ grandkids, my cup runneth over.” Frances and Robert have three children, Theresa, Heather, and Robert Jr.

Berhanu Mengistu ’75 Berhanu Mengistu’s life journey has come full circle. Born in Ethiopia, now a Fulbright Senior Specialist and professor at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, Berhanu travels to Ethiopia several times a year to help build Seventh-day Adventist churches. At 40 days old, Berhanu’s mother rescued him from the family’s burning home just before the roof collapsed. His parents dedicated him to become a priest in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, but Berhanu had a different destiny. American missionaries, Harvey ‘56 and Elisabeth Heidinger, helped him attend a Seventh-day Adventist academy in Ethiopia and to eventually attend Walla Walla College. While studying at WWC, Berhanu recalls meeting influential people in his life including professors Edward Edstrom and Roy Hingley. He also says he experienced profound racism that has helped shape the man he has become. He says he has grown to be more sensitive, to examine his own biases toward race and gender. “Discrimination is not in the blood of white people, it is in all of us,” Berhanu observes. After graduating from WWC, Berhanu received his Master’s of Public Administration from Arizona State University and his doctorate from the University of Delaware. As professor of urban studies and public administration, Berhanu is a student favorite who infuses his classes with an international perspective. Berhanu is also the doctoral program director in urban services at the university. He has studied and taught in South Africa, Ethiopia, and the Ukraine under three Fulbright grants. Berhanu is married to Lem Lem Tsegaw ’75 whom he met at WWC through the Heidingers. The couple has two grown children.

1960s Top
Kay (Thompson) Bowers ’60 and her husband, Wally, make their home in Milpitas, Calif. Kay is a retired school nurse after 30 plus years in that role. For 12 years, Kay and Wally lived in Korea, the Philippines, and Japan where Kay was a nurse in the dependent school system. While living in the Far East they took advantage of their locale and traveled extensively during each school break. Since retiring they continue to travel, covering many miles in their motor home. They have three children, Dennis, Randy, and Debby; and nine grandchildren. EMAIL

Raleigh Hardin ’60 and his wife, Dorothy (Hooker) ’48, are retired and living in Brewster, Wash. Raleigh enjoys playing guitar for church and around the community, and searching for things on the Internet. Both Raleigh and Dorothy enjoy traveling, church work, and playing with their “big non-aggressive rottweiler.” Some of Raleigh’s best WWC memories include “receiving my diploma, and getting my school bill paid off.” They have two sons, Michael ’75, and Don; and six grandsons including Jeff ’02 and Brian att. EMAIL

Knut Jensen ’60 and his wife, Janice (Rhoads) ’68, live in Salem, Ore. Knut has worked as a research engineer for Boeing and a systems engineer for IBM. Currently, he is the owner of Pioneer Consulting. A life-changing experience for him was spending World War II in Norway and then immigrating to the United States in 1958. In Knut’s spare time he enjoys skiing, golfing, traveling, and hiking. He has two children, Sonja, and Brian, who is deceased. EMAIL

Bob Krug ’60 lives in Redlands, Calif., where he is a superior court judge for the State of California. From his time at WWC he remembers “the people I met.”

Kenneth Ladd ’60 and his wife, Jackie (Esteb) ’57, are retired in Orange, Vt., to be near his daughter, Lisa ‘87. They also have a son, Mike ‘87; and six grandchildren. Ken spent 43 years working for the Seventh-day Adventist church in various capacities including serving academies, WWC, a hospital, three conferences, North Pacific Union Conference, and the General Conference. Now that they are in Vermont, Ken is working on a volunteer basis as treasurer for Vermont Academy, and Jackie works on the school’s newsletter. EMAIL

Geraldine (Poole) Border ’65 and her husband, Lester att., are retired in Cottonwood, Ariz. Among Geraldine’s many jobs, she worked as president of the Seventh-day Adventist Association of Dietetics, was head dietitian at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Australia, and has given cooking classes in 10 states and Haiti. She also has been a lecturer at camp meeting and was a faculty member at WWC, as well as Walla Walla Community College. Geraldine and Lester have a daughter, Sylvia Grindely.

Esther (Cleoon) Bunch ’65 and her husband, Luke ’50 and ’64, make their home in Knoxville, Tenn. Both Esther and Luke are retired teachers who love to travel, hike, and read. They enjoy their close proximity to the Great Smokey Mountains and like seeing wildlife as they hike the trails. Esther and Luke have two children, Sandra Lewandowski, and Doug; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Beverly (Chappell) Holland ’65 lives in Sandy, Ore. Beverly has spent 40 years in nursing and is currently a nurse at Rest Harbor Extended Care. This past summer she lost her husband Gary to a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. She enjoys working outside and spending time with her stepchildren, 10 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Bill Judd ’65 and his wife, Shirley (Peterkort) ’64, make their home in Clackamas, Ore. Bill has been the administrator of the Village Retirement Center since 1979. Before his current job, he taught academy in the Pacific Northwest for 14 years. For 25 plus years he has also worked as a referee for college and high school basketball games. He enjoys racing and showing Corvettes, riding his Harley motorcycle, and spending time with his four grandchildren. Bill and Shirley have two children, Lance ’94, and Devi Peterson. EMAIL

Eric Lindgren ’65 and ’66 and his wife, Helen, live in Gig Harbor, Wash. Eric is professor emeritus from the University of Puget Sound. He remains active in investments and foundations. He is a collector and researcher of nautical logs, and enjoys sailing, traveling, and archeological investigations. He writes “Rosario gave me my inspiration and start in marine biology.” Eric and Helen have two daughters, Eva Alford and Judith Koonin; and one granddaughter. EMAIL

Gerry Miller ’65 lives in Vancouver, Wash., with his wife, Nancy (Carpenter) ’76. Gerry is vice president and general counsel for Golden Northwest Aluminum.

Jean Rouse ’65 and her husband, Ed att., live in Meadow Vista, Calif. Jean is a professional assistant for Adventist Health. Jean and Ed have three children, Julie Bolander, Brian, and Jennifer; and three grandchildren. EMAIL

1970s Top
Lynda (Teske) Du Chene ’70 makes her home in Tigard, Ore. Lynda works as a nurse and has spent the last couple of years “buying and remodeling a cozy ranch home.” She is glad to move to more important things such as spending time with God. She writes “the experience that changed my focus was the death of my WWC roommate, Shirley Pellow. She inspired me to become a nurse, and I miss her.” EMAIL

Rae (Depner) Hardin ’70 and her husband, M.C., live in an airpark in Chewelah, Wash. Rae is a massage therapist who owns Country Massage Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys oil painting, photography, card making, aromatherapy, and living healthfully. She remembers from her time at WWC “Friday night vespers with the quiet peacefulness and the beautiful organ music.” The couple has three children, Heidi Boggs att., Kristen Mackenzie, and Nat; and one granddaughter. EMAIL

Mardelle (Kirklin) Jensen ’70 and her husband, Don, reside in Bend, Ore. In retirement since 2000, they enjoy the active lifestyle Bend affords them. “We ski, hike, fish, and camp.” Mardelle also loves to swim and remembers swimming at the then-new aquatics center at WWC. She writes, “I learned to love the sounds of a pipe organ at the WWC church.” Mardelle and Don have a son, Christian.

Judy (Standish) Krueger ’70 lives with her husband, Elvin ’71, in Port Charlotte, Fla. Judy started out as a stay-at-home mom for her two daughters, Shauna, and Penny Coltrin. When Penny entered first grade Judy began teaching in California and, for the past 19 years, has taught at the Port Charlotte Seventh-day Adventist School. EMAIL

Edward Nystrom ’70 is retired and living on the ranch he grew up on in Havre, Mont. Edward spent 35 years in radio, broadcasting country music as a D.J. Because of his job he had the opportunity to meet many of the country stars at the “Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, Tenn. He enjoys playing steel guitar in a band in Havre, and being back on the family ranch. A favorite WWC memory was winning the Amateur Hour with a country song. Edward has two children, Brian, and Stacey.

Keith Riese ’70 and his wife, Jacqueline, live in Lincoln, Neb. Keith is a professor of engineering at Union College. In his spare time he enjoys playing the organ and collecting stamps. Keith and Jacqueline have two children, Kent, and Kevin, who is deceased.

Glavaun (Smith) Vallier ’70 and her husband, Carl, make their home in Burleson, Texas. Glavaun is a nurse in the discharge planning department of Hugley Hospital where she has worked for 26 years. She enjoys traveling and riding four-wheelers in the mountains of Colorado. The couple has two children, Jodell Onslott, and Chris; and four grandchildren.

Robert Spady ’77 Bob Spady’s dream for his lifework began while attending Auburn Adventist Acacemy. Bob, then a basketball-loving academy student, adopted health principles advocated in the book Counsels on Diet and Foods and discovered that his basketball skills improved. Then he read Counsels on Health, which convicted him that he also needed to incorporate spiritual health. At first only interested in improving his basketball game, Bob began to understand the love God had for him and he began to develop love for God and His laws. Wanting to share his convictions with others, Bob believed that as a physician he could help people both physically and spiritually. He also believed this approach would work best with a physician/pastor team and a clinic/church team. After finishing his internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University, he looked for a church willing to work along with a physician. Unable to find a church, Bob bought a practice in Moscow, Idaho, where he now lives with his wife, Linda, and their two children, Jeff and Heidi. Bob quit his practice to homeschool his son, then in the 6th grade, and events began to unfold and led to his dream taking shape. The Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (UCC) showed an interest in owning a clinic, and Doug Venn, a 1992 WWC graduate, was leading a church planting and looking for community outreach projects. Today, Bob is working in two clinics that are owned and operated by his local church and supported by the ucc. These clinics incorporate both spiritual and physical health. “Church members have responded very well to visiting the patients, doing community service projects, and holding Bible groups,” Bob says. Bob’s patients have appreciated this approach because they get more attention with the church members involved. “When Jesus sent his disciples out he didn’t send half to heal physically and half to minister to spiritual needs, they were sent to do it all together,” he says. “We have separated the two with a loss to both. Clearly they have to work together.”

 

Paul Dassenko ’74 is an internationally recognized leader in the field of insurance company restructuring and reorganization. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Converium Reinsurance (North America) Inc. Paul joined Converium in November 2004, from Cobalt RunOff Services, Ltd., Sydney, Australia, where he served as Chief Operating Officer since its formation in 2001. In addition to Paul’s work with financially challenged companies, he is recognized internationally for his work as a commercial arbitrator. Having served in over 100 arbitrations in the United States, Bermuda and the United Kingdom, Paul has written high profile decisions in some of the most complex commercial arbitrations of the past few years.

Cristy Cathey ’75 makes her home in Seattle, Wash., where she works as a nurse. She used to be a long distance cyclist, however she has traded that in for golf and sailing. Cristy has traveled to many foreign countries including the Middle East, Russia, Europe, and Australia. She enjoys helping with local charities and fundraisers for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. Among her WWC memories she fondly recalls “a special bond with my fellow nursing students and making ice-cream runs to Baskin-Robbins before finals.” EMAIL

Kenneth Chamberlin ’75 is retired and living in Vancouver, Wash., with his wife, Judy. He enjoys prospecting, fishing, camping, and sightseeing. Ken and Judy have two daughters, Trisha, and Cindy; and four grandchildren.

Larry Luce ’75 and his wife, Jana (Unterseher) ’74, make their home in Harker Heights, Texas. Larry is the vice president for Metroplex Health Systems, and has also worked in Adventist Health Systems in Colorado, Wyoming, Hawaii, Georgia, and Texas. In his spare time he enjoys flying, photography, and diving. He writes “mission building/medical trips to Pohnpei, the Dominican Republic, and Belize were all life-changing experiences.” Larry and Jana have three children, Jeffrey, Jamie, and Jill curr. att.

Gene Roemer ’75 and his wife, Toni (Edgerly) att., live in Wenatchee, Wash., where Gene is a teacher at Cascade Christian Academy. Gene has worked for 30 years in education including 26 at Cascade Christian. In his time outside the classroom he enjoys sports and traveling. From his WWC days he remembers playing lots of sports, and “meeting my wife Toni.” The couple has two daughters, Katherine ’01 and Nichole.

1980s Top
Russ Bibb ’80 and his wife, Sherrie (Holt) ’75, live in Boring, Ore. In 1984 Russ graduated from Oregon Health Science University with a degree in dentistry, which he is currently practicing. Russ and Sherrie have a son, Jason. EMAIL

Donna Chinn ’80 makes her home in Walla Walla. She is the regional vice president for Partylite Gifts, and has a son, Trevor.

Kelly Coady ’80 lives in Germantown, Md., where he is the director of the field operations division office of securities safeguard for the U.S. Department of Energy. He enjoys golf, weightlifting, traveling, and “taking in a good symphony orchestra no matter where I’m at in the world.” Kelly has a son, Andrew. EMAIL

Stephen Dickman ’80 and his wife, Brenda (Rau) ’80, make their home in Savannah, Tenn. Steve is president of Harbert Hills Academy, teaches math and science classes at the academy, and also oversees the 49-bed nursing home, the 100,000-watt radio station, and the bakery. On the side, he is the president of the Southern Union Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries. Brenda works as a teacher and assistant girl’s dean at the academy. Steve and Brenda have two daughters, Heather, and Julia.

Terri Foster ’80 makes her home in Medford, Ore. Terri works as a school psychologist for the Medford school district. EMAIL

Cherri Gerber (Van Doren) ’80 and ’82 and her husband, Randy att., reside in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Cherri is a teacher and teaches band for grades 7-12. Cherri and Randy have four children, Shannon, Ryan, Shaun, and Caitlin. This year they are planning a mission trip with their two youngest children, while Shannon is a student missionary in Saipan. EMAIL

Timothy May ’80 and his wife, Marilyn (Dinwiddie) ’76, live in Kelseyville, Calif. Tim works as an imaging specialist for Adventist Health. From his time at WWC he fondly recalls, “meeting my wife, Marilyn.” The couple has two children, Andrew, and Carrie Gordon.

Dan McCulloch ’80 and his wife, Mary, make their home in Central Point, Ore. Dan is a senior pastor and last November preached an evangelistic series in Markapur, India. The entire four-team effort was able to reach thousands of people resulting in 14,000 baptisms. Dan looks forward to another mission opportunity this year when he will help build a church in Peru. He enjoys golf and fly-fishing, though there is “never enough time for either!” Dan and Mary have two children, Natalie att., and Greg ’00. EMAIL

Fumi Jean V. Rabanal ’80 lives in Grand Terrace, Calif. From 1980 to 1990 she worked in Hawaii. She is now working as an rn case manager at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. EMAIL

Laurie (Brown) Buhler ’85 and her husband, Greg, make their home in Walla Walla. Laurie taught public school in California and also in a private reading center before the birth of her son, Henry. “In 1996 I happily began my present position: full-time wife and mom.” Besides homeschooling Henry, she serves on the boards of the Blue Mountain Homeschool Association and Walla Walla Homeschool Co-op.

Bruce Hazen ’85 and ’99 makes his home in Portland, Ore. Bruce has worked as a health educator, resource nurse, and nurse practitioner; currently he is working at the Kasier Sunnyside Medical Center. From his time at WWC Bruce writes, “I enjoyed all of my classes, except philosophy!” EMAIL

Ginger Ketting-Weller ’85 lives with her husband, Jim ’80, in College Place. Ginger is the vice-president for academic administration at WWC. Some life-changing experiences for her include marrying Jim in 2001, finishing her PhD. in 1996, and serving as acting president of WWC in 2004. From WWC school days she recalls honor courses, playing the church organ, and springtime in College Place. Ginger and Jim enjoy three children, Brandy Farley ’01, Jasmine Baptist, and Micah curr. att.; and one grandson.

David Panossian ’85 and his wife, Teresa (Graham) ’86, live in Klamath Falls, Ore. David is a pulmonary and critical care physician, and has established a local freestanding sleep lab. He writes “I have two fantastic children, Nathan and Valerie, who keep me on my toes.” From his time at WWC he fondly recalls “courting my wife, and playing basketball at midnight outside.” EMAIL

Gregory Robinson ’85 and his wife, Lois, live in Gresham, Ore. Gregory is a physician with Adventist Medical Group, and enjoys snowboarding, cycling, windsurfing, and hiking. He also works as a counselor at his local Pathfinder club where he has taught rock climbing and first-aid. From WWC he remembers playing basketball with Dave Hutton and David Panossian. Gregory and Lois have two children, Ryan and Mindy.

Dariusch Shirnzadeh ’85 and his wife, Renate, make their home in Kraichtal, Germany. Dariusch is an engineering consultant for T-Systems International. The couple has two children, Chriss and Christin.

Patsy (Hare) Vazquez ’85 and her husband, Jackie, reside in Pasco, Wash. Patsy works as an er nurse in the Lourdes Medical Center. She enjoys gardening and assisting the beginner band at Tri-Cities Junior Academy. “I find it rewarding to see the kids’ progress and begin sounding really good.” Patsy and Jackie have two sons, Brandon, and Robert. EMAIL

1990s Top
Darren Hassell ’95 and his wife, Melissa, make their home in Bend, Ore. Darren works as a licensed clinical social worker with St. Charles Medical Center. He remembers from his time at WWC “the fall colors, people’s vegetable gardens, and the small-town feel!” Darren and Melissa have four children, Aspen, Hunter, Sage, and Forrest.

Wendy (Meek) McGraw ’95 and her husband, Randy, live in Colfax, Wash. Wendy and Randy own a small veterinary clinic where Wendy is a veterinarian. They stay busy raising their two sons, Reid and Wyatt, gardening, and running their clinic and farm. “Some of my favorite WWC memories include planning and enjoying Biology Club events, time spent at Rosario Beach, and spending time in the Wallowas.” EMAIL

Keith Owen ’95 and his wife, Glenda, reside in Salem, Ore. Keith is a biomedical engineering technologist for Salem Hospital, where he specializes in anesthesia machines and intra-aortic balloon pumps. In his free time, he enjoys singing in the Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus and the Salem Adventist Men’s Chorus. Keith and Glenda have two sons, Jason, and Bryan; and one grandson. EMAIL

Chuck Stout ’93 Charles “Chuck” Stout has been on quite a scholastic journey since graduating from WWC in 1993 with a degree in electrical engineering. He received a full scholarship to study at Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Medicine in the medical science training program. When Chuck graduated from LLU in 2002, he had received his medical and doctoral degree in cellular nuerophysiology. From Loma Linda he headed to the Harvard Medical School where he completed a two-year Cancer Radiology Research Fellowship. The National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institute of Health, sponsors this fellowship. Currently, Chuck is at llu where he will spend a year conducting research in the Noninvasive Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Radiobiology before continuing with his clinical radiology training. “When I came to Loma Linda, I enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) which aims at graduating students to be both clinicians and scientists. This is my focus and molecular radiology is a great field for this combination,” he says. Chuck has been on the cutting edge of radiology technology learning new ways to better treat patients. “In the past radiology has focused on structural and therefore static images,” he says. Now, the new technology has focused on ways to image physiological processes as well as therapeutic efficacy.” While these types of imaging procedures are not commonplace in clinical practice, Chuck believes that it will be a fundamental part of any radiology practice in the very near future. Chuck and his wife, Ellen, were married in 2003. Outside of the research lab, Chuck enjoys playing jazz piano and has a fascination with history. His time on the East Coast was great for getting up close and personal with some wonderful historic sites.

 

Gregory Pinder ’95 lives in Santa Rosa, Calif., with his wife, Anastassia. Gregory is a mechanical engineer who designs plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. Gregory has worked for Horn Engineers since 1999, and in April 2004, passed the mechanical professional engineers exam. EMAIL

Paul Rodriguez ’95 lives with his wife, Michelle (Coates) ’95, in Spokane, Wash. Paul works as a nurse and Michelle is a homemaker for Paul and their two children, Jaden, and Hailey. A life-changing experience for Paul occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, when he lost his job and had to start over with a baby on the way. The family enjoys traveling, camping, reading, and being involved in starting a new church plant. From their time at WWC, Paul and Michelle fondly recall “meeting each other and getting married, and making lifelong friends.” EMAIL

Nicole Shorter ’95 and ’98 makes her home in Vancouver, Wash., where she works as a social worker for Adventist Health Home Care. Before getting her master’s degree in social work, Nicole taught music at Gem State Academy. She still enjoys working with music, and for the past two years has been the choral director in a popular music passion play in Portland, Ore. Nicole remembers from WWC days “early morning class greetings from Pedrito Maynard-Reid and precious memories of friends that can never be replaced or forgotten.”

Sam Tooley ’95 resides in Tacoma, Wash., with his wife, Lynn. Sam has been teaching string orchestra in Tacoma public schools since 2000. He writes “I feel blessed to be able to witness for Christ to kids even though I can’t overtly talk about religion to my classes. Kids today need people who care, and I’m glad I have the opportunity to be there for them.” Sam and Lynn enjoy boating in a 14-foot wherry on Puget Sound with their son, Sammy. EMAIL W

Back to Contents