| Austin High School Class of 1962 Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, Texas |
| Classmates Who Have Died |
Linda Shurtleff Riley died September 23, 2005, at her home in Granbury. Her husband, Pat, wrote,
"She ran a stronger race than one might imagine trying to beat lung cancer and did get an extra year
and a half of quality life over the original ten months to a year estimate." Services were September 27,
2005, at First United Methodist Church in Granbury with burial at Towsen Cemetery, Adamsville, Texas,
three miles as the crow flies from the farm that Linda dearly loved.
"She ran a stronger race than one might imagine trying to beat lung cancer and did get an extra year
and a half of quality life over the original ten months to a year estimate." Services were September 27,
2005, at First United Methodist Church in Granbury with burial at Towsen Cemetery, Adamsville, Texas,
three miles as the crow flies from the farm that Linda dearly loved.
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David L. Young died of cancer January 20, 2007, in Austin. After graduating from the
University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Math degree, David earned a master's
degree from Dallas Bible Seminary College. He and his wife were active in Campus Crusade
for Christ until David developed Hodgkin's Disease at the age of 26. After overcoming that
disease, David returned to Austin and endeavored to leave his mark in life by serving as a
public servant of the State of Texas. With almost no funding, he ran for governor, lieutenant
governor, U. S. senator, and railroad commissioner. His bumper sticker read, "David Young
Best Politician Money Can't Buy." David is survived by a son and daughter, two
granddaughters, and other loving family members.
University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Math degree, David earned a master's
degree from Dallas Bible Seminary College. He and his wife were active in Campus Crusade
for Christ until David developed Hodgkin's Disease at the age of 26. After overcoming that
disease, David returned to Austin and endeavored to leave his mark in life by serving as a
public servant of the State of Texas. With almost no funding, he ran for governor, lieutenant
governor, U. S. senator, and railroad commissioner. His bumper sticker read, "David Young
Best Politician Money Can't Buy." David is survived by a son and daughter, two
granddaughters, and other loving family members.
Margaret Guerra Regalado died March 18, 1962.
Ronald Reinarz
Morris Riojas
Ronald Reinarz
Morris Riojas
George Stautz
Joseph Terbay
Joseph Terbay
Loyal Forever
Tom Pihlgren died June 9, 2002, following a courageous battle with cancer. He liked to say he was
reborn on October 20, 1997, when he underwent a kidney transplant. He was a devoted friend and
loved the Hill Country, building, golf, art, his Swedish heritage and a good laugh.
reborn on October 20, 1997, when he underwent a kidney transplant. He was a devoted friend and
loved the Hill Country, building, golf, art, his Swedish heritage and a good laugh.
Mary Catherine Reed Harris died October 23, 2008, after a courageous
battle with brain cancer. Mary Catherine received a bachelor's degree from
Southwestern University, a master's from the University of Houston, and a PhD
from Texas A&M University. She worked at Bryan High School for over twenty
years as an English teacher, guidance counselor, and head of the counseling
department where she worked with at-risk youth, young pregnant mothers, and
the National Honors Society. She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter,
and gardener. She loved being outdoors, fishing from her pier or riding her
lawn mower on her two-acre lot. She was preceded in death by her husband
and is survived by her daughter Lela Suzanne Sterling of Austin, step-sons
William Evan Harris II of Dallas and Lincoln Clark Harris of Germany, and six
grandchildren, in addition to cherished friend Linda Wysong.
battle with brain cancer. Mary Catherine received a bachelor's degree from
Southwestern University, a master's from the University of Houston, and a PhD
from Texas A&M University. She worked at Bryan High School for over twenty
years as an English teacher, guidance counselor, and head of the counseling
department where she worked with at-risk youth, young pregnant mothers, and
the National Honors Society. She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter,
and gardener. She loved being outdoors, fishing from her pier or riding her
lawn mower on her two-acre lot. She was preceded in death by her husband
and is survived by her daughter Lela Suzanne Sterling of Austin, step-sons
William Evan Harris II of Dallas and Lincoln Clark Harris of Germany, and six
grandchildren, in addition to cherished friend Linda Wysong.
Winston Jay Webb
Pam Ward Chamberlain died June 17, 2010, of cancer. Pam graduated
from UT Austin and raised her family in Dallas. She worked for the Dallas
Museum of Art as director of special events and for UT Southwestern as
coordinator of alumni affairs. She and her husband, Dick Chamberlain,
lived and worked in many places including Pennsylvania and the eastern
shore of Maryland where they sailed their boat, Lone Star, in the
Chesapeake Bay. They returned to Austin in 2003. Pam's longtime AHS
friends were a source of comfort and support to her and her family.
from UT Austin and raised her family in Dallas. She worked for the Dallas
Museum of Art as director of special events and for UT Southwestern as
coordinator of alumni affairs. She and her husband, Dick Chamberlain,
lived and worked in many places including Pennsylvania and the eastern
shore of Maryland where they sailed their boat, Lone Star, in the
Chesapeake Bay. They returned to Austin in 2003. Pam's longtime AHS
friends were a source of comfort and support to her and her family.
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Larry Berrelez Trevino died December 2008 in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Gerald Lynn Vann died March 7, 2003, at his home in Cartersville, Georgia, after a brief
illness. Gerald attended The University of Texas and spent most of his career in
telecommunications in Texas and Georgia. Gerald is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, a
stepdaughter, son, and daughter.
illness. Gerald attended The University of Texas and spent most of his career in
telecommunications in Texas and Georgia. Gerald is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, a
stepdaughter, son, and daughter.
The Honorable Paul B. Ragsdale died August 14, 2011. Paul's obituary
described him as "a proud husband, family man, politician, musician, and
outdoorsman." Paul graduated from UT Austin in 1966 with a BA degree with a
major in sociology. He became one of the first Black Americans elected to the
Texas legislature where he represented the South Oak Cliff area from 1972 to
1986. He was dedicated to increasing employment and political opportunities for
minorities and women. Paul is survived by his wife, Debbie. Funeral services
were held in Jacksonville, Texas, with burial at the Texas State Cemetery in
Austin.
described him as "a proud husband, family man, politician, musician, and
outdoorsman." Paul graduated from UT Austin in 1966 with a BA degree with a
major in sociology. He became one of the first Black Americans elected to the
Texas legislature where he represented the South Oak Cliff area from 1972 to
1986. He was dedicated to increasing employment and political opportunities for
minorities and women. Paul is survived by his wife, Debbie. Funeral services
were held in Jacksonville, Texas, with burial at the Texas State Cemetery in
Austin.
Wanda Lucille Ross King died March 1, 2002, at her home in Austin. After
graduating from Nixon Clay Business College, Wanda worked at the Texas
Education Agency. At the time of her death, she was a dedicated Special
Education Secretary at Webb Middle School. However, her number one job
was wife, mother, and daughter. She is survived by her husband of 37
years, Dunson N. King, Jr, and by sons Newell Wayne King and David Glen
King of Austin.
graduating from Nixon Clay Business College, Wanda worked at the Texas
Education Agency. At the time of her death, she was a dedicated Special
Education Secretary at Webb Middle School. However, her number one job
was wife, mother, and daughter. She is survived by her husband of 37
years, Dunson N. King, Jr, and by sons Newell Wayne King and David Glen
King of Austin.
Bill Rogers died June 2, 2009, in Conroe TX. Bill lived in Onalaska, TX,
managing real estate after retiring from Wild Bill's Marina on Lake Livingston.
Previously he held executive positions in Austin, Houston, Brownsville, and
Florida. Bill graduated from UT with a business degree and received awards for
distinguished service with the Texas National Guard at Fort Bliss in El Paso.
Known as Wild Bill and Houston Fats, Bill was described as lovable, tough, wild,
and free, yet steady, strong, and there for anyone who needed him. He
participated in trail rides and led hunting trips to Mexico, as well as running a
filling station, maintaining a golf course, and managing construction and
accounting companies. Bill is survived by his son, William Traeton Rogers of
Onalaska, and his daughter, Debra Chantelle Bush of Austin.
managing real estate after retiring from Wild Bill's Marina on Lake Livingston.
Previously he held executive positions in Austin, Houston, Brownsville, and
Florida. Bill graduated from UT with a business degree and received awards for
distinguished service with the Texas National Guard at Fort Bliss in El Paso.
Known as Wild Bill and Houston Fats, Bill was described as lovable, tough, wild,
and free, yet steady, strong, and there for anyone who needed him. He
participated in trail rides and led hunting trips to Mexico, as well as running a
filling station, maintaining a golf course, and managing construction and
accounting companies. Bill is survived by his son, William Traeton Rogers of
Onalaska, and his daughter, Debra Chantelle Bush of Austin.
Terry Pelton
Christine Price
Mary Price
Mary Price
Lynn Ann Roberts Ewing died May 31, 2010, in San Antonio.
David Rohrer
Randy Sanders
Dale Roper died April 17, 2012, after bravely battling leukemia. Dale had
planned to come to the 50th reunion, but notified us the week before that
he would be unable to attend due to health problems. His obituary says he
has gone to the "Happy Package Store in the Sky." Dale was an avid golfer
and loved his Mueller Sports Medicine family. Our thoughts are with Sheila
and his family.
planned to come to the 50th reunion, but notified us the week before that
he would be unable to attend due to health problems. His obituary says he
has gone to the "Happy Package Store in the Sky." Dale was an avid golfer
and loved his Mueller Sports Medicine family. Our thoughts are with Sheila
and his family.
Amy Smith died in the late 1960s from complications of rheumatoid arthritis.