In Memorial
Blackford High School
Deceased Class Members

The following are classmates that have passed away since our graduation. If you would like to contribute some thoughts or have updates for the list, please email to webmaster@blackfordhs.org. Please include the class year so the proper record can be updated.



Nancy Allen Hinkston
September 26, 2021

Language Federation
Swim Official
F.H.A.


Saga 1963 Soph Photo

Pamela Leigh Bell
March 19, 2018




James Bentson
December 3, 2017

German Club



Lani Book
October, 1998
All that knew Lani would remember her as the petite girl with the Big Heart. She loved people, had many friends and always had time to help others. She was married and had two children in California. When they were adults, she moved to Illinois in 1989 where she found a love for horses and the Indian way of life. Before she died of cancer in October of 1998 she told her sister, Maile, that "God must be very busy and needs my help."

Lani was my good friend since gradeschool, we shared many precious moments together.

---- Rosemary Buscemi Cabania



Delinda Brammer

Rally Commission
F.B.L.A.


Stephen Brawner

Honor Society
Art Commission


Diane Chiechi
December 24, 2023

C.S.F.
Senior Play
Art Honorary
Art Commission
Drama Commission
Language Federation Society
AFF



Joyce Briggs Cole
March 19, 2021

Student Manager
Saga Staff
C.S.F.
A.G.A.
Membership Commission


Ron Brouillette
September 15, 2019

Varsity Baseball
Frosh-Soph Baseball
C, B, Basketball
Karakonha Hi-Y
Junior '64 photo

Dennis BrownDennis was a professional drummer and singer and, along with his Rock group, "The Trans-
Atlantic Train," released the single "The Train." on the Tower Records label in 1968.

Dennis Carrasco


John Burr
February 26, 2014

Varsity Track
Varsity Cross Country
Football
Block "B"
Omicron Psi
Hi-Y


Brad Bush
September 5, 2009

Glee Club

Obituary Link
From San Jose Mercury News

Bradley E. Bush 1947 - 2009 Passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 5, 2009 at the age of 62. Devoted son of the late Shirley and Armand Bush. Brad is survived by his loving wife Judy of 41 years and his children, Lisa (Kyle) Pulli and Bryan Bush. He is also survived by his sister Nancy (Klaus) Fuhrmann of Wisconsin. Adoring grandfather of Gianna Pulli. Brad will be missed by his family and friends alike and remembered for his love of golf. Funeral services will be held at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

Freshman 1962 photo
Ron Camara
April, 2018

From a very young age, Ron had a great tenderness for all critters and he enjoyed and appreciated God’s creation. He loved flowers, especially roses, carnations, and the Indian paintbrush. He always had a pocketful of dog treats that he would share with all the dogs he encountered whenever we would shop, with the permission of the owners who would say, “Yes.” With a smile on their faces. Then there was a lick and a wag from the receiving dog. It was always a great joy for Ron.

Ron was always ready to help wherever it was needed. He would accomplish whatever was needed beyond what was expected with exceptional accomplishments. He always did a beautiful job in managing the vegetation on our land, our neighbor’s property, and the one-mile roadway to our property. He made it beautiful. Driving his working cars, he always stepped out to make everyone’s job easier. He never hesitated, and it was without question, what he wanted to do.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 for a two-year term, during the Vietnam era. He was with the 82nd Airborne Division and served his country proudly. He was a true patriot, loved the American flag, and always expressed his thanks for each veteran that he met.

Ron was a very special person, with a beautiful heart, mind, and spirit. He loved Jesus, our Lord God Almighty. He is missed and loved so very, very much.

A memorial service was held at Shrine of Remembrance Veteran’s Honor Court, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.

I remember him being on the Greco-Roman wrestling team in high school. I wore his sweater briefly. He was a quiet, nice person.

Thank you,

Regina Ohan Garabedian



Everette Caton Gazda
June 16, 2018

A.F.S.
C.S.F.
Saga Staff '64 and '65
A.G.A.
French Club President
Language Federation



Arthur "Bud" Chauvaux

Varsity & B Football
Varsity Baseball
Frosh-Soph Baseball
Block "B"
Korakono Hi-Y


Lawrence Cobb
July 13, 2017

Latin Club
Block "B" Track


Robert Cohen
August 19, 2015

Karahonha Hi-Y
Varsity Baseball
Senior Play

Obituary Listing

Sandy and Bob Cohen at the 50th reunion
Los Gatos, CA July 18, 2015



Metin Culhaoglu
August 16, 2022

Foreign Exchange Student
from Turkey
A.F.S.


Mark Cunningham

Spanish Club
Russian Club

Philip Easterly

Varsity Baseball
School Bank
Frosh-Soph Baseball


Yvonne Eichman Bailey
July, 2014

Drama Commission


Benny Gapero

Membership Commissioner
A.F.S.
Drama Commission
Social Affairs
F.B.L.A.

Bob Green

Honor Society
Omicron Psi Hi-Y


Steven Hamilton


Wayne Harrington
1988

Spring Awards Commissioner
A.F.S.
Varsity and J.V. Wrestling
Varsity and J.V. Football
Varsity Track



Kathy Hobbs
December 22, 1995

Teresa Jackson

Synchronized Swimming
Rally Commission
Drama Commission
F.H.A.
Y-Teens
Music Commission


Thomas Elton Kane
March 3, 2007

B and Varsity Track
Varsity Cross Country
Block "B"
Lance Staff


Brother of Maureen Kane Wolfe, class of '64
Survived by five children, Lei Lani, Elaina, Oliver, Kaleena and Kalen and his mother Eva Kane Harper. Services were held in Santa Cruz on March 10, 2007 for Thomas who passed away peacefully at his Santa Cruz home on March 3, 2007 at the age of 59 following a short battle with cancer. His beloved family was at his bedside. He served his country as a sergeant in U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War earning rifle markmanship decorations.         Tom was an electrical engineer with special emphasis in microwave hardware. His career spanned over 40 years as an engineer, as he earned recognition in “Who’s Who” and numerous published papers. He holds numerous patents for his inventions in semiconductor and microwave field. Thomas is interned  at Arlington National Cemetary.



Ken Keeney


Larry Kelly

Student Body Vice Presedent
Varsity Football
Basketball
Track
Sophmore Class President
Block "B"
Karakonha Hi-Y



Jane LaFrance
May, 1993

Choir
F.B.L.A.
Glee Club


John (Jack) Leonard
August 1, 1979

Photography Commission
Audio Visual
From Anacortes, Washington.

Survived by two children Michelle and John.


Carl McDonald
1988

J.V. Cross Country
Varsity Cross Country
B Track
Carl died in 1988 of cancer at the age of 41. He lived in Oregon with his wife and family. He had two natural children and he and his wife had adopted some orphans from Ethiopia where he had been a missionary. Carl was a kind, funny, wonderful man and he has been sorely missed.
--- Mary Wolfe Arms


Sharon (Sherri) Meyer Reeves
January 9, 2018

Sherri and husband Pat



Ron Munson
June 5, 2010

No
Photo
Available

Robert Nash

Varsity Baseball
Varsity Football
Varsity Tennis
Lettermen



Sharon Neff Reimers
August 20, 2016

Choir
A.G.A.
Band
Music Commission


Kitty Neve
July 26, 2009

A.G.A.
Choir
Rally Commission
Membership Commission
Kathleen O'Leary Garrett
September 8, 2008

Sophomore Treasurer
Student Council Representative
Y-Teen President
Rally Commission
Membership Commission

Kathleen (O'Leary) Garrett Entered peacefully into heaven on September 8, 2008 after a brief illness. Born on February 12th, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, the O'Leary family moved to Santa Clara in 1955 and Kathy became a long time resident of Santa Clara She graduated from Blackford High School in 1965 and then received her BS in Health Science from San Jose State in 1969. Kathy dedicated many years of work to the St. Justin School Community, where she displayed her strong support of Catholic education. Kathy enjoyed spending time with family and friends and her home was a place of celebration and fond memories. She shared a welcoming Irish smile with everyone she met. Kathy loved to travel and was always up for any adventure that came her way. She will be deeply missed and not soon forgotten by the many lives she has touched.The family asks that donations be made to a scholarship fund in Kathy's name at St. Justin School, 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051.



Rod Otto
December 15, 2013

Varsity Basketball
Varsity Track


Ralph Pankoski
2004

George Parkhurst III
January 26, 2014


Bettie "Jeanne" Pellegrino Teeple
January 5, 2021

Saga Staff
Honor Society
A.G.A.
Rally Commission


Ken Piaseki

Student Body President
Student Body Secretary
Karakonha Hi-Y
Block "B"
SAGA Staff
School Affairs Commission
Senior Play
C.S.F.



Rosemary Ramirez DeBello








No
Photo
Available

Carl Selbo
February, 2005

Judy Snyder Ford

A.G.A.
Art Commission
Art Honorary


Nancy Sonne Price
June 8, 2021

Choir
Glee Club
Music Commission
Choraleers
F.B.
L.A.
Student Council Representative

There will be a graveside memorial for Nancy on Thursday, July 29th, 2021, at Oak Hill, at 10:30 am, to be held at "Parkview Lot", her final resting place.

Oak Hill's address is 300 Curtner Ave. San Jose, 95125. For questions on how to find "Parkview Lot", call Oak Hill at 408-297-2447. Hopefully, there will be signs pointing the way!


Rick Trisler
Susan Tuthill

French Club
German Club
Latin Club
Choir
C.S.F.
G.A.A.
Honor Society
Jorden Jesters
Senior Play



Bruce Norman Widaseck
March 6, 2007

Bruce Norman Widaseck (1947-2007) followed his father and grandfather into the telecommunications field, where Bruce enjoyed a career of more than 30 years. He passed away after a long illness.

Elizabeth Norris



Steven Williams
May, 2006


Many of you kept up with my brother over the years. He certainly had an exciting career in broadcasting, and was considering a new direction as a chef.

In May of 2006, however, these dreams were cut short as he was murdered, and his body found a few weeks later floating off the Ithsmus of Catalina. I think you may still find news reports from the time, if they have not been archived, either via Google™ or perusing DenverPost.com and CBS4Denver.com. This link will get you started:

cbs4denver.com/local/Steven.B.Williams.2.549743.html

Jan Williams, 1962

No photo available


Tom Williams
January 30, 2008



Dominic Yannotti
November 27, 2022