Gina & Dougie Pooh!!!

We may not be getting any younger, but I think this couple here is looking mighty fine!!!

Yep. . . . they had a wedding!

and. . I bet they looked as good as the bride & groom!

Happy 50th Birthday Glen Nelson

"At our house, we celebrate birthdays for a whole week. My birthday week has the theme of 50. So there was a DVD of Hawaii 5-0, a coffee mug with the front pages of the New York Times from the day of my birth, a collection of 50 classic books, that sort of thing."

I think we could all stand a little something special this year eh????

50th Birthday Party!

It's THE year!!!

The year we all get to celebrate

half a century! whew!

Julie's husband, Curtis wanted to make

sure it was celebrated in style and

so he took her to celebrate with

Mickey & friends!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!

Thank You

Tammy Ence sent a note in the mail asking us to please pass their thanks along to all the classmates who sent their love and support.

We continue to wish Tammy and her family the best and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Reusch Harrison

Nancy with her little Grandbaby!

Mitzi Pollock Sullivan

Mitzi & Kendall with their

adorable grand kids!

Mitzi exploring the most beautiful part of the world. . . right in our own back yard!

Gina Jamison

Gina with son Gage and fam!

Found Debbie Gordon Taylor!

Look who we found in Fallen Nevada!

Fallen is about 60 miles east of Reno. She's been there for 26 plus years now. She has 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl, 2 daughters-in-law and 5 grandkids. She married Bruce Taylor and they've been married 30 years. She owns her own beauty shop and says she loves every minute of it. Deb got a Yorkie pup for her birthday last year, her first pooch ever! Yep, he's pretty dang cute!

Lisa Is HOME!!! Yeah!!!

Hello Y'all,
I'm HOME!!! I actually got home last Monday. A few days earlier than expected. Everyone was right, the second transplant IS harder. I received stronger and different chemo this time...not fun! I'm thrilled to have my transplants over with but wish it were ALL over. I will now be starting on a two year maintenance program that entails more chemo and heavy doses of steroids. The chemo I can handle but the steroids are aweful.
I can't thank all of you enough for your comments, thoughts and prayers! I am a strong believer in the power of prayer. I could not have gone through this past year without it. Please keep them coming for just a while longer.
Thanks to all of you,
Love Lisa

more updates.

Brian Moss rappeling at Zion Nat'l Park.

Mary Hamilton Stockwell hanging out

in Alaska. . . .brrrrrr

(this was about 4 months ago!)

Stan and Laura Beacham

A Few New Updates!

Gina and Doug Prisbrey's family in their

Christmas PJ's!!! Fun! Fun!

This is Gina and Doug Prisbrey's home!

Now that's the Christmas Spirit!!! yeh!

Julie Jones and hubby's Christmas photo.

Sabre Pearson, celebrating a birthday. . .

a few months ago. . .

This blog keeper has been slackin' on the job!

It's Edna Noble!!

FINALLY!

A photo of Edna and her darling boys!

You really don't know how long I have been waiting to get a pict of this classmate!

She looks simply beautiful!!!

THANK YOU F.B.!

Glen Nelson Update

Here he is! The mover and shaker of the Mormon Artist group; publications and website based in New York.

(Why are we NOT surprised?)

The "Mormon Artists" are a busy bunch of very talented people and Glen keeps himself pretty wrapped up in some very cool stuff. To get a taste of what he's involved you should check out the site.

Or. . .check out this interview of Glen for the magazine, written by Randy Astle.

Tammy Ence's Address

Rick and Tammy's address is below for anyone that would like to send a card.

Sorry it took so long to post it. But I had a heck of a time getting it!

It's never too late, especially during the holidays!

Tammy Ence

2475 E. Springs Dr.

St. George, UT 84790

Rick's Obituary

ST. GEORGE - Richard (Rick) Ward Ence passed away November 9, 2010. He was born December 5, 1960 in St. George, Utah to Jay and Janice Esplin Ence. He married Tammy Webb in The St. George LDS Temple on August 25, 1982, for time and all eternity.

Rick was a lifelong resident of St. George. He graduated from Dixie High School where he set and held the state track pole vaulting record for many years. He was a Golden Glove Boxing Champion in the state of Utah.

An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rick served a mission in Frankfurt, Germany. He has served as a Counselor in the Bishopric, as a High Counselor, Scoutmaster, Sunday School President and Family and Marriage Class Teacher.

A graduate of several advanced insurance training organizations, Rick was owner and operator of Ence Insurance Agency in St. George. He loved and mentored youth of all ages, coaching football, basketball, and baseball. He loved horses and hunting and spending time with his family on Cedar Mountain. He loved being a grandparent. Rick is known for his heart of gold.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy; children: Amy Pratt (Tyler) of St. George, Utah, Skyler Webb Ence (Alisa) of Washington, Utah, Jesse Jay Ence of St. George, Utah, Justin Roland Ence currently serving a mission in Florianopolis, Brazil, and Blake William Ence of St. George, Utah; three grandchildren, Josie Pratt, Dallin Pratt and Nathan Ence; brothers: Kevin Ence (Debbie) of St. George, Utah, Jeffery Ence (Lisa) of Santa Clara, Utah and Ben Shorty (Annie) of St. George, Utah. Rick is also survived by his parents, Jay and Janice Ence of St. George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shauna Ence.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Fields LDS Stake Center, 1450 South 3000 East, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday, November 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center, prior to services. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalf

mortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Rick's Funeral Services

A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 at

Metcalf Mortuary on St. George Blvd.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 am at the Washington Fields Stake Center.

1450 South 3000 East, St. George, Utah.

We will be sending flowers from our graduating class. If you would like to contribute please write your check out to: "Class of 79" and mail to Yvonne Wall @ 545 So. Valley View Dr. #18, St. George, Utah 84770

We welcome and are grateful for all contributions. Flowers purchased are considered from the "Class of 79". If by chance contributions are in excess of the cost of the flowers, they will be deposited and held in a Class of 79 account that was set up separately and specifically for condolences and will be used for future flowers. We hope that you will be generous, as unfortunately we are stepping into an new era and chapter of our lives and loss of loved ones plays a bigger role. It's so comforting to know that we have the truest of friends and are quite frankly some of the luckiest and blessed people in the world.

In Memory of Rick Ence

We just learned some heart breaking news about our dear friend and class mate Rick Ence.

He passed away unexpectedly this morning from a blood clot, which was secondary to an accident on a horse during the deer hunt a few weeks ago, where the horse landed on him and crushed his pelvis. Rick was flown off the mountain and been recovering from that accident at the time.

I have quickly rounded up a few pictures to post. As soon as we get more information I will pass it along. Class of 79 sends their love to Tammy Ence, Rick's wife and his dear family.

This is a picture of 3 of his sons who all played Foot ball for Dixie College last year.

Stoker tied the knot!!

He finally took the plunge!!

Don't know the exact date, but sometime in mid-October they headed to Vegas and Mike married his sweetheart of the past year, Cathy Budd. For more sweet photos, check out his Wedding Trip Album on Facebook!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Stoker!!

20 year class reunion!

I came across this today while I was

going through an old box of photos!

This was our 20th reunion, in the

Pepper Palace that no longer exists!!

I'm going to post it at the bottom

permanently with the others. :-)

10-10-10 is DeeLynn's Lucky Day!

Why????

Because she's getting married!!

Woot! Woot!

Congratulations!!!

We can't wait for some wedding photos!

Jeremy Neighbor is one talented "Bird"!

Jeremy has been the artist behind creating this amazing Pachyderm!

It's for a play at Dixie High being presented in November!

All I can say is "WOW"!!!!!

Here's just a glimpse of the journey of

this amazing artist!!

Latest News from Lisa Given Ames

Let the fun begin! (Lisa's title)

Well it has officially started. I had chemo last fri and mon, then transplant on tues. More chemo in a few minutes. This process was supposed to be done out patient, but when I got up this morning I passed out (Vega response). I was out for a while so John called 911 (thank goodness he was with me, my mom had just left). Ended up in the ER all day til they could get me a room. So it looks like I will be in the hospital for the duration. Actuallly I'm ok with that because the worse is still to come (so I,ve been told). I feel safer being in the hospital as it approaches. Hopefully I won't catch any germs here since my immune is gone! Other than that, I'm doing great!

Love u all! Lisa

Two recent catches!

We caught Shannon Crosby Montano at the Round up Parade with her grandbaby!

and, Angie Hughes Mitchell at Lin's Grocery Store!

Coach Ray Odette's Services

Coach Ray Odette's viewing will be

Wednesday, Sept 22nd

6:00 pm at Metcalf Mortuary

Services will be Thursday morning at 11:00 am

and held at the Catholic Church.

The Class of 79 will be sending flowers. If you would like to contribute, please send a check written to "DHS Class of 79" and mail to Yvonne Wall @ 545 So. Valley View Dr. #18, St. George UT 84770

Coach Ray Odette lives on in our hearts.

Dear Classmates,

Ray sent me an email this morning sharing that his father passed away early yesterday morning. He had a serious stroke on September 12th and never fully recovered. Coach Odette was a wonderful teacher, coach, friend and father. His influence was felt by the entire school and our community. He was 72 and will be greatly missed. Comments are welcome at the bottom of this post.

Coach Odette giving instruction to Jamie Esplin.

Our teacher. Our Coach.

Our Friend.

April 17, 1938 - September 19th 2010

Memories. . . . .

A little walk down memory lane with

Gina Davenport and Doug Prisbrey!

She's lamented that we can't see the bell bottoms!

So what's new?

Just snooping around on FB and found a few new photos. I don't know how really "new" they are, but they are new to me!! Enjoy!

Looks like Rich McArthur and his wife went some place

absolutely divine for vacation!

He likes the Utah divine as well!

Stacy Hackwell Batchelor and her son Drew.

Stacey with both her kids.

Our long lost classmate and biking enthusiast

Ann Moore!

Toni Brooks Caplin. . . .she hasn't changed a bit!

Toni with grandkids!

Ray Odette heading to Honolulu Internat'l airport

with his catch of the week!

Sam Rogers is at it again at the

Washington County Fair selling his kettle corn.

Yum Yum!

Yvonne's at the fair too, only she's

cookin' up something on her guitar.

Here's Kyle. . .must be a proud grandpa!

Sweet photo of Layne Mangum, Doug Hartley,

Beki Moss and Kelli Peterson.

Here's Beki today!

Dina Farr Williams and Hubby

Doug and Ginny Cannon with their two sons,

Jake, leaving for New Zealand and Tyson.