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Jane Frazier    Lansing Michigan 2011 Autobiography of Jane Frazier Meddaugh The Beginning: Born and raised in the same house, I lived on Winifred St. near the corner of Saginaw and Winifred. At the time it was a dirt road and our mailing address was on RR 17; no zip codes then. My phone number was (Ivanhoe) IV 40626. My dad was a reporter/editor for the Lansing State Journal and my Mom was a stay at home mother who did a lot of volunteer work for the Sparrow Hosp. Women's Assoc. She was also on the Women's Board of Managers and worked with Brent Danielson's Dad on occasion. I was a Tomboy who would rather play football, basketball and softball over dollies any day. In fact one of my most horrible memories was the day my Mom called me into the house during a neighborhood football game in our front yard to forcibly harness me with my first training bra! Ugh! I was 11 and didn't want anything to do with BOOBS! I have to admit though on rainy days I did play paper dolls, standing up the cardboard folders to make rooms of a house. My favorites were Rickey Nelson, Kookie and Candace Bergan. Believe it or not, I still have them stored in the basement. Other interests included playing with my Gilbert chemistry set, board games like Monopoly, Sorry and Clue and watching TV shows on our black and white Sylvania. Howdy Doody time, Dr. Kildare, Ben Casey, Bonanza, Dobie Gillis and Laugh In. Elementary School: Bretton Woods was my elementary school and I was classmates with Ricky Hamerick, Dick Klomparens, Billy Adcock, Nancy Stanaway, Linda Weeks, John Keast and many others. Jerry Tanner was my best friend and next door neighbor. We played marbles together every summer day and rode our bikes everywhere together. In Jr. High I met a group of kids who would be together for the rest of their school days, it was the band. Remember the seat challenges to move up in chairs? Mr. Kell, Mr. Moe and Mr. Crocker would put the challenger and the challangee behind closed doors in the storage room. We each played a piece and the student picked the best performance. Laura Kivela held off most challenges in my speciality, the clarinet. I was happy when she switched to oboe. My homeroom was for the "f's" so Teri Franks, Chuck Fortino and I were always grouped together. Since we were all MSU fans it worked out well. To High School and beyond: I decided I was going to be a gym teacher. Partially because I was a jock and mostly I adored Miss Shirley Cook and wanted to be just like her. Fast forward four years I was accepted into Western Michigan University studying to be a Physical Education teacher. Tragedy Strikes: My high school sweetheart, George Kline (class of 1969) purposed to me in 1970. Tragically he was killed in a freak accident cutting down a tree a month before the wedding. At Miss Cook's encouragement I transferred to MSU to continue my college studies. I worked as a physical therapy tech at a local nursing home. In the summer of 1970 Shirley Cook and I went to Europe for three weeks, renting a VW Bus and traveling all through Germany, Austria, Italy and France. We had a ball. It was very therapeutic in my grief. Life Goes On: Later that year, in fact on Halloween, I made one of my daily trips over to Tug's to by junk food and Alpine cigarettes, I confronted Tug's son Ron and asked him if he was ever going to take me out. He scrambled to get someone to work for him and we went on our first date to the Mall Theater to see Catch 22. We have been together ever since, just recently celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We still live in the Waverly area. Employment: For the next few years I worked for Delta Township off and on setting up voting machines for elections, secretarial work for various departments and then in 1976 I hired in full time in the assessor's office. This is not a job you yearn for growing up, but it paid the bills. The next thing I knew I was a certified Michigan Assessor pulling in a very acceptable income with benefits and for the next 13 years I was appraising property in Delta Twp. In 1991 I went to East Lansing, retiring in 2010 as the City Assessor. Parenthood: In 1989 we adopted a baby boy and became parents, late in life. Where folks our age were becoming grandparents we were just starting out, with the benefit of being financially set and wise enough to deal with the small stuff. Our son went through the Waverly Schools, graduating in 2007. Travels: Every spring break or summer vacation we took a trip. Many of the trips were to Florida and several out west to the beautiful National Parks in Utah, Arizona, California and Wyoming to mention a few. The Great Smokie Mountains was a favorite place of ours. We rented a cabin in the mountains and scoured the woods, rivers and streams for beauty in nature. Hobbies: With the digital camera technology my husband and I took up amateur photography as a hobby. We photo shop, mat and frame and I must admit our images look pretty good. We also camped, migrating from the tent in the early years, graduating to a pop up and on to a pop out Jayco travel trailer with bedroom, bath living and kitchen. Luxurious. Unfortunately in 1999 Ron, a firefighter for Delta Twp was injured on the job and forced to disability. We had to give up camping and go the resort and hotel scene for accommodations. But it works. We both love to golf and are season ticket holders to MSU Basketball. We have a run about open bow boat that scoots along at about 50 mph. It is great fun on hot summer weekends on Lake Michigan. It is equipped with tubing gear and fishing gear. Aches and Pains: Getting old is a bitch. I'm overweight, have had two back surgeries, two knee surgeries, my tonsils out when I was 45 years old, carpal tunnel surgery and the worst freak accident. In 2008 I took my spirited hound dog for a walk. Using one of those retractable leashes, we were just mosey'n along when the dog spotted another dog in the park. He took off on a dead run and when he reached the end of the lead, it snapped. He kept on a going and the leash recoiled at a speed faster than light itself. Before I knew what was happening it struck me in the right eye and knocked me out cold. The eye was bleeding from the inside out and after being bedridden for three weeks I was left with an injured eye. The muscles that dilate and constrict were destroyed. I can see a bit out of it still but the fact it does not constrict makes it uber sensitive to light. Plus it looks weird to look at it. I'm diabetic now also, but I actually feel pretty good, especially if I can still play golf. Tragedy Strikes Again: I am an orphan as so many of us are now. My Dad passed away in 1995 and my Mom in 1997. Then; how do I say this-.well , our son suffered from manic depression. He was in a very dark place for the last year or so. Happy when he was with his friends, terribly unhappy when he was not distracted. On March 7, 2011 he took his own life and we are now in total despair, devastated by our loss, looking for answers to so many unanswered questions. Our hearts are broken and our life as we knew it will never be the same. Experts tell us the pain will ease but never go away. It will be two to three years before we find joy in our lives again. Let the healing begin with fond memories sustaining us and peace be afforded our beloved son who has transcended from the darkness to the light. Not a very happy ending to my story. Sorry, maybe next time. 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Ron Meddaugh Kids We still live in the Bretton Woods/Waverly area and we became late in life parents in 1989. We have a fourteen year old son who is a freshman at Waverly. He is in the class of 2007. He has had Mr. Shepard, Mr. Taft and Mr. Lincolnhol as teachers or counselors. I couldn't believe they were still around. Working Never in a million years would I have ever guessed that when I grew up I would be a Tax Assessor. Thirty-five years ago I had no idea what one was let alone think I'd be one, but it pays the bills and puts food on the table. And believe it or not, it has been a satisfying career, because I have found ways to turn it into something fun and whenever I can I always find ways to help people out. Most of you remember me as the female John Yatchak, tagged as the most athletic girl in the class of 1968. I headed off to Western Michigan University chasing a teaching degree in physical education, hoping to be my mentor Miss Shirley Cook's pride and joy. I was on course for about three years until love, then tragedy, and then love again, interfered with my plans and sidetracked me forever. In 1970 I toured Europe with Miss Cook in a Volkswagen bus. Together we re-evaluated my plans and goals. I transferred to MSU where I continued my college education and regrouped from the curves life had thrown me. Until…I stopped into Tug's Market one night.(You remember the friendly corner grocery at Robbins and Saginaw)? I asked Tug's son Ron, who I had been flirting with for 10 years if he would ever get up the nerve to ask me out. We have been together ever since. I went to work in the family store with my husband Ron, until the business was sold in late 1973. It was a favorite hangout of many '68 Alumni, well, at least the beer coolers were. It is now the site of a Fifth Third Bank. Ron went to work as a firefighter/medic with Delta Township Fire Dept. and I worked for the Township Clerk during elections, setting up voting machines. That job evolved into helping the Township Assessor, performing clerical work. My career track made it's final turn when I decided appraising was a job I could do, so I took off on a course of study in local government financing, assessment administration and property descriptions and eventually I became a certified appraiser that evolved into a full time career. My first 13 years were at Delta Township, and now I am with the City of East Lansing. I have been there for 12 years. I am also the President of our Employees Union, which is almost a full time job, but a position I absolutely love. My husband was injured on the job and is now totally disabled and retired from the fire service. I still have a few years left with the City of East Lansing before I can retire, plus we will have a kid just entering college when everyone else is watching their grandchildren graduating. My parents are both deceased and my only brother lives in Idaho. My wish for the future is that I am not on the "In Memory Of" list for the 40th Reunion!

Annette Gravina    Seattle, Washington 2003 Marital status Not Married Kids Erika (34) and Ryan (32) GrandKids 2 granddaughters: Riley (2 1/2 yrs.) and Rachel, (1 yr.) Working In between jobs-relocating from Hemet, CA to Seattle, WA Retirement Plans Travel, dance, theatre, volunteer work. How did you end up living where you are now? Long story! If you're interested, you know my e-mail address! Hobbies Right now, most of my time is spent working! Hoping to make more time for fun! I'm healthy and happy!

Jean Gillespie    Sacramento, California 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Dave Kids Emily, age 20 Working I work for the Girl Scouts in Sacramento as an Assistant Executive Director Retirement Plans Hobbies Most of my "spare time" the last few years has been spent on the road going to our daughter's tennis tournaments. I graduated from Michigan State University in 1972 and got married 4 years later. I worked for the Department of Social Services in Michigan, and then the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Pittsburgh prior to moving to CA. Moved to CA in 1979 for husband's job. I have worked for the Girl Scouts for the last 23 years. My husband, Dave owns his own money management firm and our daughter, Emily is a junior at Ohio State where she plays on the tennis team. I have really enjoyed living in California, however, if Arnold becomes governor, I may have to move!

Sharon Groh    Lansing, Michigan 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Dennis Kids 0 Working State of MI, Dept. of Community Health Retirement Plans Travel Hobbies Decorating, traveling, enjoying friends

Susan Hanes    Fowler, Michigan 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Gary L. Thelen Kids Christopher Omer (31), Diane Omer (28), Gary Thelen Jr. (36), Todd Thelen (35), Kristi Bertram (30) GrandKids Seven total: 11, 5, 5, 3, 2, 1, 8 mo. Working First National Acceptance Company Retirement Plans Travel and garden Hobbies Camping and day hiking I moved to Fowler in '96 when Gary and I married. I hope everyone is happy and well.

Susan Hardy    Haslett, Michigan 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Denny Stiles Kids 1 child, Mike (25) Working Delta Dental Plan Retirement Plans Sail the great lakes. We had a sailboat for 10 years, sold it because we were too busy with other things. I yearn to do it again. Hobbies Aerobics, gardening, skiing, golfing-(well, kinda golfing) We returned to Lansing after Denny and I were in Europe while he served in the Army. Moved to Haslett (nearby community) after we had Mike.

Jan Harlin    Holt, Michigan 2003 Marital status Met my future husband on New Year's Eve (12/31/70 on a blind date, thanks to Pete Holcomb, class of'67) and married Gary R. Morrow on 5/20/72. Hard to believe we've been together 31 years! Spouse Gary R. Morrow Kids Son, Geoffrey Ryan born 8/8/80. He's 23, a senior at Western Michigan University, and will graduate in April 2004. Daughter, Jamie Lyn born 2/19/86. She's 17, a senior at Holt High School, and will graduate in June 2004 GrandKids No grandkids yet. Working I have worked at Capitol National Bank in Lansing for 11 years. I'm a Credit Assistant, a liaison between the loan dept and bank officers. Before CNB I worked at Michigan National Bank for 19 1/2 years. I really love banking! Retirement Plans I've not even thought about retirement at this point! Hobbies After my parents moved to Illinois in 1969, I stayed here to continue going to MSU and I never left, except when we moved to Holt, which is 10 miles south of Lansing, to enjoy the "country" life. I am a docent at Potter Park Zoo. We give educational tours at the zoo and we do outreach programs at schools, churches, scouting groups and special events where we take different animals to give people a chance to see and touch them up close and learn about the different species. I also like car shows, summer outdoor music concerts, football, basketball and hockey games, flower gardens, plays, crafts and reading. I just started reading book #3 of the Harry Potter series. Back in 1977 we took a motorcycle trip to Colorado ( just two couples--Mike Young and his wife and us) and did we have a blast! That was the most adventuresome event I have ever done, except for tackling roller coasters at Cedar Point for the first time 10 years ago!

Deborah Hart    Perry, Michigan 2011 Marital status Married Spouse Greg Kids Kae, Kelle, Kris-Tina GrandKids Jacub, Joshua, Jamie, Jennah, Chandler, Allison, Kennedy, Kellen Working Retired from State of Mi, Treasury Dept. Been working part-time at Younkers for the last 8 years. Also started a home based business, Tastefully Simple, 3 years ago. I have 3 people under me and enjoy it a lot. If familiar with our product and need anything or would like to have a party, let me know and will be glad to help out. Hobbies Do a lot of walking and running. I watch Kellen one day a week (sometimes more and sometimes more kids). Am looking to spring 2012 when we will be taking a trip to Alaska to nephew's graduation from UofAF. How did you end up living where you are now? Greg decided he wanted to build a house. So he gave it a shot (and keeps adding to it---so I'll probably never move again). 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Greg Kids Kae (30), Kelle (29), Kris-Tina (20) Working State of Mi., - Treasury Dept. Retirement Plans Travel and help my husband, he's starting a dog (Newfoundlands) business Hobbies When I'm not working or we're not traveling around watching Kris-Tina playing basketball in college I work part-time at a "fun" job at Mervyn's. Greg decided he wanted to build a house. So he gave it a shot (and keeps adding to it-so I'll probably never move again).

Teresa Helfrich    Mulliken, Michigan 2011 Marital status Widow Kids I have 3 children: 1 boy (40) & twin girls (39), 5 step kids ages: 43, 43, 40, 39, 38 GrandKids 4 grandkids & 9 step grandkids Working Retired Retirement Plans Move up north and travel the U.S. HobbiesI read, knit or crochet or get on the computer. When my husband & I were married we were in an apartment and we wanted a house of our own so we looked for a place and found this property. 2003 Marital status Married Spouse Michael E. Hanson Kids I have 3 children: 1 boy (33) & twin girls (32), 5 step kids ages: 35, 35, 33, 32, 30 GrandKids 4 grandkids & 9 step grandkids Working Retired Retirement Plans Move up north and travel the U.S. Hobbies I read, knit or crochet or get on the computer. When my husband & I were married we were in an apartment and we wanted a house of our own so we looked for a place and found this property.

Mark Herrick     Sarasota, Florida 2009 Mark's musical and art career has been extensive. This will show you some of his work and career. There are a few prints left of "The Love Letter" (Click to see) shown on page eight of the document above. It is a beautiful classic style. All prints of his paintings were very limited editions. Once sold there will be no more. Christmas is coming! Fine art is always appreciated Contact Mark if you'd like to own one. You can email him regarding this print, or if you just want to keep in touch. Mark would be glad to hear from you. His address: m.herrick25@comcast.net Michigan's DNR (Department of Natural Resources) also published Marks works for children. It's a huge site for kids and great for learning about Michigan. ( cartoon drawing lessons is one feature! ). You will enjoy it yourself!Check this out this with your grandkids. I was working in Venice Florida in Stain Glass art studio with a friend. I use to etch tropical fish on glass creating novelty items to sell in the beach stores down there. We also use to market imported seashells from the Caribbean islands as products to resell. One day, I reached into a shell bin and found a seashell that had the face of Christ in the shell. This was not your typical perfect image of the master. It was a little funny looking with fat cheeks ... sort of a friendly looking image of someone who was kind and someone who is real. I showed it to my friend; the shop owner and asked if I could have the shell for a gift to give to my mother. He said sure ... He didn't think much of the shell at the time and gave the shell to me. I kept it for over twenty-five years not really knowing what to do with it. I always wanted to have it trimmed in gold with a nice chain and give it to my mother. But as it goes ... it just remained in a little white jewelry box for years. Over the last four years I have been going to Lansing to play guitar with a friend named; Jon Opdyke. I have known Jon since I was four years old and growing up by the Fisher Body Plant. We both went to Verlinden Street Elementary together. Jon and I got into playing Santana music and Latin Jazz a few years ago. Over the last four years, I began writing songs for our jam sessions. I put together over 60+ songs. We had some latino friends who showed up "off and on" and they played the congas and sang. We sounded pretty close to Santana with our music. During this last year, I decided I would try and record some of these original songs. I have a great home studio with 3 computers and all the musical equipment I would ever need so, I started building songs. There was no artwork to do anyway! After four years of writing and a year of production I was able to put together 12 songs and build this album. I had to do the album solo because Jon and the others couldn't find the time to work on them having the daily struggles, routines and ( mexicans > fishing ). I had just finished the final mastering of my song called ... From the Heart ... when, I had a heart attack. During my heart attack I prayed to God to let me live in order to see this work through. So I thank Him for letting me live to share the work with others. The songs on the cd are...  1. Become One  2. Isla Invitation 3. The Island Song 4. Fuego ( Fire )  5. Ondas ( Waves ) 6. Paradise Sky   7. Caliente Sol ( Hot Sun ) 8. See Shell ( about the miracle seashell ) 9. Warning Drums 10. Waterfall 11. Seven Seas 12. From the Heart These original songs are have a Santana style lead guitar with more horns and strings. They have great latin beats. The Christos Isla album will be available on cdBaby.comand iTunes, etc. in early October 2009 for downloads. See the "Links" page on this first site....www.christos-isla.com There is a second site with a great spiritual message. www.christos-isla.net A Big Thanks!...  to all my classmates and friends who sent me emails and cards to get well soon.  I really do appreciate your support! Mark More information is available as well as sound clips at www.christos-isla.com

Bill Hicks    Lansing, Michigan 2003 Marital status Married 30 years Spouse Debby Kids Jennifer (28) married to Scott, Nathan (26) married to Jodi, Jacob (24), Will (21) GrandKids Ethan (3 months) Working Semi-retired, The Cottage Gardens, Inc Retirement Plans Travel more! Hobbies What hobbies do you have or how do you spend your spare time? Play banjo, travel, bike, hike, kayak,boat

Randy Hill    Titusville, Florida 2008 Marital status Married Professional titles Several computer software positions. Hobbies Still play Golf. My son (Ryan) and I play with Model Trains. I have lived in Titusville FL since January 1980 My favorite job was working on the Space Shuttle program.I am most proud of working on the Space Shuttle program at the time of STS-1.

Ted Holcomb    Lansing, Michigan Pictures Unavailable at this time 2011 Marital status Im married to Michele Main who graduated 2 years after us from Waverly. Also, we will be married 40 years this November Spouse Michele Main Kids I have one child, Josh, who is married and has two girls, one 5 and one, 2 years old. Working I’m still selling cars at Bud Kout's Chevy (for the past 35 years). I'm considering retiring in the next couple of years and am reading two books on retirement. I still see and sell to several of the people we went to school with. I'm not all that in love with the Internet, Facebook and Twitter, but because so many are using these mediums I've had to bend and learn to communicate this way. I have read and enjoyed many of the comments of our fellow students but, as I say, this is not my prefered way of communication.

Fay Horanburg   Fountain CO 2011 Marital status Married 42 years Spouse David Kids Daughter Amy (41), Son Robert (38) GrandKids We adopted grandson David (16), Destiny (8) Kayla (9), Wyatt (4), Brenden (3). Working Social Security disability. Retirement Plans I breed pugs. My site is: pikespeakpugs.com. Colorado is great, weather is much nicer than MI. We breed Pugs, camp & go quadding. 2003 Marital status: Married Spouse David Kids: Daughter-Amy (34), Son Robert (31) GrandKids David (8), Destiny (4 Months), Kayla (2) Working Laid off from Agilent Technologies Retirement Plans LOL--No Retirement when laid off CO is great, weather is much nicer than MI. We breed Pugs; camp & go quadding

Debbie Hubble    Florida 2011 Marital status Single Kids Mark 43, Kevin 40, Mandy 33 GrandKids Savannah 13, Emrik 9 Working Retired 2006 from Boynton Beach Fire Rescue (Assistant Fire Marshal) Currently working at Lowe's (part-time) Retirement Plans After High School, I moved to Florida and had a career in the fire service. Retired in 2006, sold my condo and bought a house in Asheville, NC. Recently purchased a condo on a great short-sale in Lake Mary, Florida just north of Orlando. I have my house in Asheville up for sale and I'm moving back to be closer to my family.

Chuck Hulett    Big Bear Lake, California   2015 Marital status: Married 10-5-83 Spouse: Teresa Hulett Kids: 1 son, Alex Hulett 8-3-88 GrandKids: None yet Got tired of living and working in the snow in Michigan. Moved to Southern California in 1972. Moved to Big Bear Lake in 1991 and bought Cal-Pines in 1994. I retired from Cal-Pine Chalets and Vacation Rentals 12/15/2014  Anyone from our class that can make it to Big Bear still has a place to stay for free!

Becky Humphrey    Grand Ledge, Michigan 2003 Marital status Married - Sept. 5, 1969 Spouse William (Bill) Bouck Kids Heather (Bouck) Pettinger - 32 yrs old, Thomas Bouck - 29 yrs old GrandKids Heather has 3: Lexis (8), Sadie (4), Cassidy (2), and Tom has one: Shelbie (6) Working Bill and I are both retired - he retired from Eaton Co. Sheriffs Dept after 25 years and when he retired I quit!! We are both working again - he full time doing siding on new homes and I am working part time cleaning. I work for two different builders and clean the new homes before the homeowners move in. Retirement Plans Don't know if we will ever really retire. I am not good at sitting - not yet anyway!! So will keep doing something for as long as I can. Not sure about Bill - he and his TV remote are pretty close Hobbies I enjoy taking care of the grandkids which I seem to have a lot!! We built a new house 2 years ago and I am working on that. I enjoy decorating,painting, wallpapering, etc. Also do some sewing. Always something to do. I also spend a lot of time in the yard. I enjoy the outdoors. My parents are down the street. They built a new home a year ago and moved back here from Florida. My Dad is going through the cancer thing so I spend time down there everyday. That pretty much takes care of my spare time! Bill was born and raised in Grand Ledge so that is how we ended up here. We like the town and have family here so it has worked out well.

Karen Jameson    LaPlata, MD 2003 Marital status Married 32 years Spouse Peter Traggorth Kids Jennifer Winfield, 30, Peter Traggorth, Jr. (Skip), 26 GrandKids Benjamin Baxter Winfield, Born May 29, 2003 Working J. C. Penney Replenishment/Management Retirement Plans We would like to travel & enjoy our kids and grandkids. 2018 hopefully will be the year! Hobbies A love of mine since high school has been music. I continue by playing clarinet in a community band. Also, travel & church activities. We moved to southern MD because of employment opportunities. We have lived here 20 yrs.

Brad Janetzke    Lansing, Michigan 2008 Marital status Divorced Working I work for a collector of military vehicles and motorcycles as a restorer Retirement Plans I have no plans to retire in the near future. Hobbies I enjoy watching NASCAR and NHRA drag racing. I also crew and help maintain an offshore boat based out of Grand Haven.

Jim Jeltema     2011 Marital status married since 1981 Spouse Candy (home town: Winnetka, IL) Kids two grown sons: Jim Jr (works in film production in L.A.); Johnny (intern at Goldwater Institute in Phoenix in policy communications) GrandKids still just "twinkles in the eye" Working Own and operate Clearbrook Golf Club & Restaurant in Saugatuck Township, MI (just south of Holland) Come play, eat, & drink. www.clearbrookgolfclub.com

Harold (Bud) Jenks    Lansing, Michigan 2003 Marital status Divorced Significant other Kathy Ferris Kids Six: 29, 29, 27, 27, 22, 11 GrandKids Nine: 6 boys & 3 girls 11 months to 11 yrs. Working State of Mich. - my own electrical contracting biz Retirement Plans Ride my Harley Hobbies Ride in with my Club Brotherhood M.C. Electrical contractor - Triangle Electric Harold (Bud) Jenks Licensed Electrical Contractor Triangle Electric - Lansing I do all types of repairs, remodels, and new installations both residential and commericial, 24hr Emergency Service Reasonable Rates and Senior Discounts (517) 719-3307