RUHS_1969_50th_Class

Rainier (Oregon) Union High School 50th Class Reunion 1969-2019

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In Memoriam

Sadly, as of April 2019, 28 of our classmates has passed away. However, they will always be alive to us through the many memories they had left behind. I tried to be as complete and accurate as possible with the information that I have. If you have any comments, corrections, additional facts, photos or memories you want to share, please contact me using the e-mail address shown below.

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Keith Jacob Adams

April 4, 1950 ~ December 17, 2018
Click here for Keith's obituary. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon. (Click here)

Walker "Scott" Anderson

November 18, 1950 ~ February 15, 2009
Click here for Scott's obituary. Interment at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, WA. (Click here)

Eldon Ray Baker

It was reported that Eldon passed away in China in January 2012.

Bruce Randall Barton

June 18, 1951 ~ September 4, 2017

Per Bruce's sister Margaret Barton-Ross, Bruce passed away in Chehalis, WA on September 4, 2017 and his interment was at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon along with his wife Julie.

Linda Baxter

It was reported that Linda passed away in 2010.

Judy C. (Blunk) Merrill

October 24, 1950 ~ January 18, 2018
Click here for Judy's obituary.

Tim Boursaw

It was reported that Tim passed away in 2005.

Grady Arnold Ertzberger

August 6, 1951 ~ September 3, 1972
Click here for Grady's obituary in the 9/14/72 issue of the Rainier Review. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, OR. (Click here)

Margaret Elaine (Fisher) Field

February 25, 1951 ~ July 8, 2014
Click here for Margaret's obituary.

Verna Mae (Fosmore) Cram

January 25, 1951 ~ July 11, 2013
Click here for Verna's obituary.

James Edward Hajek

April 9, 1950 ~ February 7, 2013
Click here for In Memoriam by his sister Barbara Kappert.

Clara Elizabeth (Hyde) Kipp

September 10, 1951 ~ December 12, 2010
Click here for Clara's obituary. Interment at the Napavine Cemetery in Napavine, WA. (Click here)

Danny Robert Johnson

April 27, 1951 ~ October 10, 2013
Click here for Danny's obituary. Interment at the Longview Memorial Park in Longview, WA. (Click here)

Bill Kessell

Bill mentioned as coming from Goble grade school and was at RUHS only his freshman year. It was reported that Bill had passed away on July 24, 2018.

Timothy James Klein

1951 ~ April 24, 1979
Interment at the Murray Hill Cemetery in Clatskanie, Oregon. (Click here)

Michael Carl Koskela

November 12, 1951 ~ August 16, 1967
Click here for Mike's obituary in the August 24, 1967 issue of the Rainier Review. Click here for "In Memoriam" page for Mike in the 1968 year book. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon. (Click here)

Cecil "George" Markley

April 5, 1950 ~ July 26, 2018
Click here for George's obituary. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon. (Click here)

Frank Orvale Markley

April 1, 1949 ~ November 28, 2004
Click here for Frank's obituary. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon. (Click here)

Patricia Lynn (McAtee) Hawk

February 10, 1951 ~ January 22, 1995
Click here for Patty's obituary and tribute by her sister Tunie (McAtee) Betschart. Interment at the Columbia Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scappoose, Oregon. (Click here)

Ronald Milne

September 30, 1950 ~ May 12, 1970
Ronald Milne was killed in action in Vietnam when his helicopter was shot down by enemy fire. Click here for In Memoriam. Interment at the Prairie County Cemetery, Terry, Prairie County, Montana. (Click here)

Brenda (Mysinger) Carmody

It was reported that Brenda had passed away in February 2017.
"And though she be but little, she is fierce." -Shakespeare

Alan H. Neer

July 13, 1951 ~ January 2, 1973
Click here for Alan's obituary from the January 4, 1973 issue of the Rainier (Oregon) Review. Interment at the Neer City Cemetery in Goble, Oregon. (Click here)

Larry D. Neer

June 24, 1950 ~ December 6, 1984
Interment at the Neer City Cemetery in Goble, Oregon. (Click here)

Kristine Marie Nelson

March 17, 1951 ~ September 10, 1979
Click here for In Memoriam by her daughter Tina Koda. Interment at the Green Mountain Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon. (Click here)

Chris (Nesbitt) Hyatt