Chuck Hardison died in the fall of 2015
Charles Edward Hardison was born on January 3, 1935, in Kern County, California to William and Matilda Hardison. He was proceeded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter “Butch” and Larry and by two sisters, Mildred and Bobby. He is survived by one brother, Jerry, the twin brother of Larry.
More sad news on Facebook from Barbara Allen Lee, class of 1970:
It is with a broken heart I am letting friends of Judy Allen…know of her passing yesterday. 1956-2019. She leaves 2 fabulous sons who will miss her terribly. She leaves an older sister who will be missing her every day. She was a fabulous mom who raised her boys for the most part single handedly. She had a very successful teaching career. She was very devoted to her students. She strove to make their lives better. She was a positive presence, a good and kind human being with a great sense of humor and a brilliantly beautiful smile. Please keep her wonderful boys in your prayers.
Judy Allen was born in 1956 and died on April 18, 2019. She was a member of the class of 1974.
Roselyn Ann (Brunn) Keeling was born Sept 3, 1932 and died Jan 17, 2010. Her father, Elris Van Doren Brunn, worked in Trona. He died in 1977 and his remains were buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery.
Roselyn married Kenneth A Keeling July 24,1950, the summer before she graduated from THS . Kenneth and Roselyn are the uncle and aunt of Sarah Keeling Polly class of 1962 and several other THS alumni. Roselyn and her husband are both buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery.
Roselyn’s mother, Carrie, died in 1969. Her sisters are: Eilleen (Brunn) Ryan who died before 2011; Marcyline Annette (Brunn) Powers who died in 2002; Delores (Brunn) Thigpen who died in 2005; and Lorella Lee (Brunn) Peyton who died in 2011 and is buried in Ridgecrest. Her Mother Carrie B (Ketchum) Murphy died in 1969. She was survived by her sister Joyce (Leo Rognlie). Joyce Faith (Brunn) Rognlie was in the THS class of 1957 as a freshman and sophomore and then she transferred to Twentynine Palms High School.
From Ann Pohan Tankersley on Facebook:
Sarah (Keeling) Polly, Class of 1962, passed away on April, 10, 2019 of Alzheimer’s.
Sarah Lou Kelling was born to Alfred Hackney Keeling and Cleo Harness on April 28, 1944 in Los Angeles County. Sarah was the former wife of Doug Polly who was also in the class of 1962. Sarah and Doug were married in 1963 and divorced in 1974. Doug passed away in 2006. They had two children, Shawn and Karin.
This is very sad news. We send our prayers to her family.
The list of Keeling that were Trona High alumni is very long They are: Roselyn ’51, Betty ’58, Alfreda ’60, Sarah ’62, Katy ’63, Larry ’66, Alfred ’72, Kevin ’74 and Brad ’78
Larry Keeling was killed in Vietnam on June 09, 1969 and seems to be from another Keeling family.
If you know how any of these Keelings are related please leave a message in the comments.
Jonathan J. Thompson, former Trona student died January 23,2019. Jonathan was born January 17,1967 and would have been a member of the class of 1985, however he and his family moved to Ridgecrest and he ended up graduating from Burroughs High School. Jonathan’s father, Don, taught elementary school in Trona from 1958 to 1990.
From Teresa Still on Facebook:
Patsy (Still) Watson has gone from this earth to join her parents (JC & Cleo Still) in Heaven on 17 April 2019. She was a 1957 Trona graduate. She is survived by her husband (Leon Watson), her 2 sons (Ron & Don Watson), grandchildren, great grandchildren, Aunt Elene Still Chandler, Uncle Russell Still and cousins.
Pat Still from 1954 Trona Telescope
I recently learned that Dale Roberts, class of 1953, passed away June 1, 2015. The cause of death was Sepsis and Bacteria Pneumonia. He was buried at Montecito Memorial Park Colton, California.
From Danielle Ray on Facebook:
As of 7:45 [April 6, 2019] Grandpa Mike went to be with our heavenly father. He went comfortably. He is now free of pain and suffering! Though I am sad, I know he was ready.
I am very sad in hearing this news. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. I will try to make additional information available if it becomes available. — Editor
From Walter Martin on Facebook:
My twin brother Wallace Martin passed away on Wednesday [04/03/2019]. He was my best friend and I will miss him dearly. Please keep the family in your prayers.
This is sad moment for all of us who knew and remembered Wallace. I feel sadness that he has passed but I also feel joy for having known him. I will post additional information as it becomes available. — Editor
We now have dates for services to be held for Wallace:
Wallace Dean Martin
Linda Spears has made us aware that her aunt, Diana Sue (Akam) Gonzales passed away March 4, 2019 with cancer. She will be missed by her family, friends and classmates.