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Carol Jo (Abraham) Carty – Class of 1959

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Carol and her husband died in a house fire on 30 Jul 2022 in San Bernardino. Carol had an older sister, Margaret Ann (Abraham) Weimer who was in the class of 1956. Her husband, Darrel Weimer, passed on in 2010. She also has a younger brother, Joe, who was in the class of 1961.
The Abraham family came to Trona in the early 50’s. Carol’s father died in 1965 and her mother died in 2010.
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San Bernardino: Elderly couple killed in house fire after trying to save pets, family says – ABC7 Los Angeles

Elderly couple killed in San Bernardino County house fire (foxla.com)

Jess Ygnacio Dominguez — Class of 1959

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Linda Cunningham Monroe asked me to pass this along:

I am sad to report the passing of our friend, classmate and very talented artist, Jess Dominguez, class of 59. Jess was the “best of the best!” He was smart, compassionate, thoughtful, kind, funny and talented.

He taught at San Diego State University and retired from there in 2002.

In our 50-year reunion book he said that the lesson he had learned from life was to follow your heart, do things for the right reasons and judge yourself before you judge others”. That would be Jess, listening, observing, always learning, and forever accepting.

If you visit San Diego, you will likely see one of his many sculptures. I will send photos of just a few.

Rest in Peace, Jess.

Linda

If you’d like to contact his wife, Mary Lynn you can email her leave a message here and I will forward it to her or contact me and I will send you her contact information.

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Jess Dominguez

This life-sized bronze sculpture depicts Fred Lebow (1932–1994), who is best remembered as the founder of the world-renowned New York City Marathon and longtime president of the New York Road Runners Club. The sculpture was created by Jesus Ygnacio Dominguez and shows Lebow in his trademark running suit and hat, checking his watch as runners cross the finish line.

The statue, named Forever at the Finish Line, currently stands at 90th street and the East Drive at Central Park. On the first Sunday of November, however, park workers lift the 600-pound sculpture from its sturdy base into a truck, carefully driving it to a location near the Marathon’s finish line.

Russell Still — Class of 1959

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RUSSELL STILL, used to live in Pioneer Point on Dogwood.  He had Rick, Tamra, and Tim as his Children.  He was married to Mona Ramey.  He passed away April 17, 2022 on Easter Sunday.

Russell had several sisters and cousins that also attended Trona High School. When Russell was a freshman he had an accident in wood shop and cut several of his fingers off.

Harold Hill

Harold L Hill — Class of 1959

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Harold Leslie Hill 1942-2022

Harold Hill was born to Euvalda and Edith Hill on January 11, 1942 in San Bernardino County (probably Trona).

For the Senior will Harold wrote, I, Harold Hill, will my good looks and ability to get along with girls to Roy Dunn. Harold played on the varsity football team as an End and he wore the number 12 jersey.

Harold had two sisters that attended Trona High School: Cheryl (Hill) Sargent, class of 1961 and Donna (Hill) Kramer (1946-1972), class of 1964.

Harold passed away on January 22, 2022.

Condolences to Harold’s family.

I will add additional information when it becomes available. If you would like to contact the family I can provide you with the latest contact information I have for Harold.

Benny McCullar

Benny McCullar — Class of 1959

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Benjamin Keith McCullar (1941-2021) was born to Thurman P. and Beatrice McCullar on December 4, 1941 in Oklahoma. He died July 2, 2021 at his home in Grass Valley, California.

Benny played varsity baseball and basketball in high school. The 1959 varsity basketball team won all of their leauge games to become the DIL champions. They played three CIF games before they were defeated by Santa Clara in the fourth game of the playoffs.

The McCullar family moved to Trona from Snyder, Oklahoma in 1955. Thurman worked for Stauffer Chemical in Westend. Thurman died in 1979 and was buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery. Beatrice died in 2008 in Bakersfield. Benny’s older sister, Beth, was a member of the class of 1957. She went to school in Trona for one year before getting married in 1956. Beth died in 2015 in Bakersfield.

Bobby Gene Tyler — Class of 1959

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Bobby Tyler, a resident of Wenatchee, WA, aged 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Tyler was born June 24, 1940, to Bertha Tyler and Freeman Tyler of Daring, MO. He was a 1959 graduate of Trona High School. He then went on to work as a meat cutter and long-haul truck driver. While in high school, he met his former wife, JoLynn, whom he had two children with.

Bobby is survived by his sister, Ruth; daughters: Heather, Susan, Amy, and Lori; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Rick; his parents; and brothers: Harold and Billy.

Some of the many things Bobby enjoyed were spending time outdoors, attending Sturgis every year, and watching westerns. One of the biggest highlights in his life that brought him the most joy, was spending time with his grandchildren.

A memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Eastmont Community Church, 783 4th St. NE, East Wenatchee, WA. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/18642301/Bobby-Tyler

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Carolyn Margie (DeYoung) Morse — Class of 1959

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Carolyn Margie (DeYoung) Morse age 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Prairie Village Nursing Home.

Carolyn was born October 25, 1941 in Pasadena, CA to Fred and Pauline DeYoung. She graduated from Trona High School in Trona, CA. She worked at the Stitching Post. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Carolyn’s biggest achievement in life was being a wife, mother and granny. She also loved sewing, painting, quilting and baking with her granddaughter Lexi.

She is survived by her husband Jimmie Morse of Washington, Indiana, who she married January 21, 1961; her daughter Julie (Mark) Halter of Washington, Indiana; her brother Johnny (Wilma) DeYoung ; two sisters Paula (Curtis) DeYoung-Wong and Roberta DeYoung and her granddaughter Lexi Halter.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy Farrah.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com

All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary
Due to Covid-19 services will be private.

Bobby Gene Tyler — Class of 1959

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I am sorry to bring you the news that. Bobby Tyler, class of 1959 passed away on October 5, 2020 after falling and injuring his head the day before. He was living in Wenatchee, Washington.  When Bobby was in High school he worked as a butcher after school and weekends at Paul’s Market in Argus.

Bobby married Jo Lynn Barter, class of 1958 in 1959 shorty after graduating. They divorced in 1976 while living in Washington.

It is always a sad day to hear of the passing of a classmate. I ask that his family and friends accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wallace Dean Martin — Class of 1959

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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:

Wednesday, May 8th at 1:00; Alongsiders Church, 2830 NE Flanders St, Portland, OR 97232 Saturday, May 18th at 11:00; Christian Fellowship, 83435 Trona Rd, Trona, CA 93562

Wallace Dean Martin

Wallace Dean Martin

Sharon (Sessions) Lewis Hunter – Class of 1959

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Sharon R. Hunter passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends.

Sharon was born on April 9, 1942, in Trona, CA, and lived in Trona almost her entire life. She retired from the West End facility in Trona and spent her time in retirement keeping busy in her community and with her family. She enjoyed traveling and spent many vacations in the states and internationally; besides her little hometown, Hawaii was her most cherished place to be.

Sharon had a deep love for photography, taking pictures of family, friends and at special events happening around Trona. She took extra pride in her community, always making friends feel like family and one of her biggest accomplishments was to care for her trees that line the bike path.

She was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Sharon is survived by Jim Hunter, her loving husband of 21 years; her son, Danny Lewis and wife Marni; and her daughter, Shanna Lewis. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Deana Garrison and husband David, along with Deborah Kramer.

Sharon leaves behind her grandchildren: Cameron Lewis and his wife, Kyla; Eric Lewis and his wife, Karessa; Robyn Lewis; Kyle Harrison; Keana Harrison; Kyle Leer; Hunter Maddux; Devon Kramer; Briana Heath; Venessa Gonzalez, husband Andrez; Richelle Branson, her husband Daniel; and Jennifer Smith, her husband Jared.

She also leaves behind her 10 precious great-grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart.

Sharon’s funeral will be at the First Baptist Church in Trona at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9.

https://www.ridgecrestca.com/obituaries/20190306/sharon-r-hunter

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197425995/sharon-r.-hunter