| Don Amyx
November 21, 2017
Frosh-Soph Baseball
Varsity Baseball
Block "B"
Honor Society | |
| Tim Avilla
1968 | While looking at the senior pictures for the Class of '66, I saw my good friend Tim Avila's picture in with the seniors. Tim Avila was killed in a car crash in 1968, just two years after graduation. I really wish I had more information than that, but it's all I have.
I was wondering if anyone remembers the specifics. It's sad no one has written to tell anyone and no one has noticed his death wasn't announced. I thought I could try the SJMerury archives, but they don't go back to 1968.
Kathryn (Coffey) Santos-Reed |
| Fred Banford |  |
| Judy Bellinger
1969
Drill Team
F.B.I.A. | |
| Vicki Bennett
January, 2010
Freshman Secretary
Sophomore Treasurer
Junior Prom Pincess
C.S.F. Honor Society
Y-Teems
Spanish Club
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| Scott Buchanan
Chess Club | |
| Grant Butcher
March 22, 2022
C. Basketball
Frosh-Soph Baseball
Honor Society
Block "B"
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| Robert Campbell
1996
A.F.S.
Choir
Jr. Treasurer
Speech and Debate
Student Council
Track | |
| Cherie Carroll | |
| Renee Claverie
1971
A.G.A.
C.S.F.
Science Club
Math Club
French Club
Pep Club
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| James Cloman
June 6, 2004
Varsity B Football
Varsity B Track
Key Club
Latin Club
Block "B"
Twin brother of William Cloman
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| William Cloman
September 5, 2008
Varsity Football
B Football
Varsity Track
Key Club
J. V. Football
Twin brother of James Cloman
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| Edward Davis
July 19, 2013
Varsity, B Track
Varsity Cross Country
Saga Editor
C.S.F.
Key Club
Senior Vice-President
| An article on Ed appeared in the San Jose Mercury news on August 8, 2013. |
| Nanette DeMay
1993
Honor Society
Latin Club
French Club
Language Federation
Student Council Representative
A.G.A.
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Not Available
| Mark Essex
1966
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| Steve Gunia
2014 | |
| Curt Heck
1969 | |
| Dennis Heck
October 28, 2010
| Dennis Heck
The body of Dennis Heck was recovered by the Churchill County Sheriff's Office, 11 miles southest of Fallon, Nevada. He was last seen at Fox Peak in Fallon on Sept. 22 at about 9:30 p.m.
Heck worked in the electrical department for the city of Fallon and retired in 2008. Mayor Ken Tedford Jr., said Heck was a great man who was loyal to the city. He added that Heck wasn't one who sought out recognition for his accomplishments. “Dennis was a wonderful guy,” Tedford said. “He's going to be sorely missed. Not just by me, but by all of his friends at the city. Our heartfelt feelings go out to his family.”
Follow this link for the full story. |
| Susan Heiden McCormick
July 30, 2023
Student Council
A.G.A.
Saga Staff
Junior Prom Queen
C.S.F.
Honor Society
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| Jerry Hermanson
February, 2008
Lance staff
Math Club
Varsity Basketball
B Track
Honor Society
Westling
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| Steve Hutchinson | |
| Camille Joanna Martinelli
October 15, 2005
F.B.L.A.
Glee Club | |
| Robert Jones
July 23, 2015
Choir
Block "B" | |
Not Available
| Robyn Matthews | |
| Cliff McMath
October 20, 2018
Varsity B Track
Varsity Wrestling
C, D Basketball
Block "B'
Omicron Psi Hi-Y
| Notice from Facebook
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| Anita Miller Glenn
2004
Honor Society
A.G.A.
F.H.A.
Spanish Club
Y-Teens
Debs
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| Tom Olson
1980
C Track
Speech and Debate
B Track
Varsity Swimming
Senior Play
Block "B"
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| Joe Ovick
March 30, 2017
Honor Society
Key Club
Student Body Representative | |
| Bob Rogers
July 11, 1987 | |
| Steve Ross
2013 | |
 | Enrique Salazar
June 24, 1985
Block "B"
Varsity Golf
Avannced Band
Advanced Orchestra
Key Club
Kiwanas Club
Marching Band
Brother of Jim Salazar, '68
| Enrique Salazar
Enrique attended West Valley College for two years after graduating from Blackford. He moved to Vancouver, BC in the summer of '68 to work with his brother-in-law in a small start-up high-tech company. His creative side did not keep quiet for long and he soon found himself learning as much as he could about graphic design, spurred on by his brother Jim (class of '68) who attended San Jose State to major in graphic design himself.
A year after graduating from SJS, Jim moved to Vancouver to team up with Enrique to start a graphic design company. Eventually, the whole Salazar family moved to Vancouver where they made Canada their home.
In Dec. 1981, Enrique was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor after having experienced a couple of unexplained seizures. His condition finally took a turn for the worse three years later and he spent the last 6 months of his life in his parent's home, where he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 24, 1985.
The B.C. Chapter of the Graphic Designers of Canada have established the Enrique Salazar Award in his memory. The award is given yearly to the top four graphic design students in the Province. Enrique was a founding member of the B.C. chapter and also taught graphic design at Capilano College in North Vancouver.
--- Jim Salazar
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| Regina Seckman Murphy
May 5, 1998
Blackford Debs | MILWAUKIE, Ore. -- Regina "Jeanie" Murphy, of Gladstone, Ore.,died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at her residence. She was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Clarksburg, a daughter of Betty Seckman, Clarksburg.
Her husband, Carl Murphy, whom she married March 11, 1967 in Campbell, Calif. survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kelly Murphy-Wou, Puyallup, Wash.; one son, Rian Murphy, Gladstone; one brother, Jerry Seckman, Sacramento, Calif.; one grandson, Kyle Wou, Puyallup, and her grandfather, Harold Lantz, Clarksburg.
Mrs. Murphy was an administrative assistant for Deloitte and Touche Accounting Firm. She was a member of Tri-City Baptist Temple.
The funeral service was held in Gladstone.
(Jerry Seckman, BHS class of 1972, passed away 12/7/2012)
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| Jim Shelton
1968
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| Steve Shrum
Varsity Football
J.V. Football | |
| Robbin Smith
2012
Rally Commission
Y-Teens
Blackford Debs
Lance Staff | |
| Scott Snyder | |
| Ken Spitzer
August 5, 1967
Varsity
B Football
Glee Club | |
| Mike Stone
February, 2007 | |
| John Swenor
B Football
Wrestling
Tennis
Honor Society
Brother of Rita Swenor, '64
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| Karen Targantos LeBlanc
Flag Girl
Honor Society
Art Honorary
Social Affairs
Junior Prom Princess
Modern Dance
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| Barbara Triska Materello
2011 | |
| Tony Vajretti
December 26, 2006
Glee Club | |
| Stephen Wall
December 19, 2012
Freshman President
Student Council Representative
Varsity, B Swimming
Honor Society
Key Club
Senior Play
| Obituary Link
Stephen Kort Wall
February 20, 1948 - December 19, 2012
Myrtle Beach
Stephen Kort Wall, 64 of Myrtle Beach passed on December 19, 2012 after a long battle with MSA. He was the son of Marguerite Allen Wall and Robert Wall and is survived by his wife, Lynn Fox Wall, son Bradley Wall and his wife Nikki, daughter Lauren Wall, sister Kortney Dempsey, and brother Michael Wall. He will be forever remembered as a loving father and husband who had a passion for family and friends. The family would like to thank all neighbors and friends for their love and support during his illness. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at a later date.
Kaylin Chandler-Rodriquez class of '67
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| Linda Wetterstrom
Stevanso
March 23, 2006
Choir
Glee Club
Modern Dance
A.G.A. | |
| Dick Wilkie
November 14, 2010
Advanced Band
Advanced Orchestra
"My Fair Lady"
Spanish Club
From Michael Francis:
I discovered the death of one of my friends at Blackford. He was not in my 68 class, but graduated in 1966. The name in the yearbook is Dick Wilkie. But apparently, Dick, or Richard, was his middle name, which is why we missed his death. He and I played in bands together, and he was with the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1974, on tour, and on the Kenton Plays Chicago album. Dick is standing underneath the mirror on the bus, short with dark glasses. He also toured with many other stars in his career.
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| Greg Wojcik
July, 2013 | |
| Douglas C Wright
May 6, 2009
Varsity Football
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Track
Wife: Christine Yoshihara, BHS class of 1967 | Douglas C. Wright April 27, 1948 – May 6, 2009
Doug was born in Rochester, New York to Lois (Wright) Drew and the late Richard Wright. He was the oldest brother to Rick, Ron (deceased), and Gary (deceased). Doug graduated from Blackford HS and earned B.A. degrees in Graphic Design and Advertising from SJSU. While in the Army, he served at the Pentagon. His lifelong career was an artist and art teacher. He is survived by his loving wife Christine (Teeny) of 37 years; children Derek and Kelly; mother Lois and stepfather Dr. Fred Drew; brother Rick; mother-in-law Amy Yoshihara; in-laws Dale, Vicki, Johnny, and Denise Yoshihara; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Fri., May 15, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Church of the Valley, 400 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Donations in Doug's memory can be made to HOPE Services, 30 Las Colinas Ln., San Jose, 95119.
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 | Helene Zimnicki Felix
December 24, 2002
Song girl
C.S.F.
Saga Staff
Junior Class Treasurer
A.F.S.
| Passed away 12/24/02 with breast cancer. |