Comments for MHS Vikings Class of 1969

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Christine McLain

Christine McLain — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:45:37 +0000

It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since I graduated from Marina high school! Right out of high school I did go to Orange Coast College and was a Certified dental assistant, and later when my youngest son was in High School, I went to nursing school at Antelope Valley College in the high desert in California. I am now a retired nurse of 20 years and enjoying my retirement in the beautiful community of Bear Valley Springs in Tehachapi California with my husband of 15 years. I have two sons and 5 grandchildren. I am really looking forward to the reunion, and the cruise! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Comment on People Signed Up For The Cruise by Christine McLain

Christine McLain — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:32:28 +0000

In reply to Susanne Tolen Heyman. I am signed up for the cruise even though it doesn’t show my name there. Looking forward to that and the reunion!

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Tom Cairns

Tom Cairns — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:02:07 +0000

I’ve been happily living with my wife, Kathy, in the Hancock Park neighborhood of LA for the past 33 years. After graduating from Cornell and law school at University of California, I’ve practiced law for clients in the real estate, travel and hospitality industries for 42 years. I retired from my downtown law firm about 2 years ago, but still practice law from home 2-3 days a week, which leaves plenty of time for tennis (Los Angeles Tennis Club); golf (Wilshire Country Club) and travel. Looking forward to our 50th reunion.

Comment on People Signed Up For The Cruise by Sonja Dabb

Sonja Dabb — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:22:52 +0000

So sorry that I won’t be able to attend. Haven’t known of the other reunions – thank you social media for making that possible this year! However, I will be in Salt Lake City for a medical appointment and cannot attend. Thanks for adding me to the invitation list and I hope all who make it have a wonderful time. Thanks for your work and efforts to make this happen!

Sonja Dabb (Johnson)

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Paula McDonald

Paula McDonald — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:53:23 +0000

I am Paula (Frates) McDonald….did 50 years really go by????
My husband Dave, served 4 years in the Marine Corp with 1 tour in VietNam, discharged in January 1969..all before I met him in August; married in May 1970. Instead of going into teaching after college, Dave became a landscape business owner/contractor in Lake Forest while I worked in the Pacific Telephone business office. In 1977, we relocated to Sonoma County in Northern California where we began and worked together as owners of The Couch Shop Furniture Warehouse for almost 42 years. We have been blessed with 5 great
children; 2 sons and 3 daughters and now have 10 grandchildren.
Dave retired a few years back, while I am still in the process of doing so. I still work on Saturdays with my brother who runs his own mattress shop at our former store location. LIFE is GOOD!! We’ve been able to do “alone time”vacationing in Maui or Kaui, Hawaii at least once a year for the last 20 + years.
We manage the food pantry at our church, and with more time now, able to be more involved with our church community. There is always something going on with our family, so we still busy, busy…but loving it. Not sure if we will make the reunion…one of our daughters is getting married in December.

Comment on People Signed Up For The Cruise by Susanne Tolen Heyman

Susanne Tolen Heyman — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:26:25 +0000

Can’t wait to sign up for the reunion and the cruise, thanks to those who set all this up!

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Greg Helland

Greg Helland — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 22:04:11 +0000

In reply to Sandy Brown. Sandy, Good to hear about what is going on! We have been in Stockton since 1976 so not far from you. We can figure out how to connect for coffee the next time you drive thru Stockton and catch up. Hope you are able to make the reunion. Greg

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Sandy Brown

Sandy Brown — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:37:56 +0000

For those of you that remember me: I am Sandy Brown also known as Sandra Monroe. I have been married to Kevin for 47 years. We have two children, Amie and Jeff who turned out very successful. We also have four grandchildren. I recently retired from Mclane high and Kevin from 45 years managing grocery stores. We have lived in Sacramento and currently in a beautiful home in Fresno. We travel to HB once a month to see mom in the same house. We have also traveled to many far away places

Comment on Tell us about yourself! by Keith M. Donaldson

Keith M. Donaldson — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:08:35 +0000

I am an old man with five children that have produced 19 grandchildren. Sold my surfboard in 1975 and moved to Utah to complete my degrees in Forestry and Education. Decided teaching grades three through college would leave a bigger footprint in society than forestry and retired two years ago after 40 years in the classroom. Still a jock and trying to complete the “bucket list of life.”