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Remembering our
classmates who have passed on.
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Gary Ales - 1940-2003 |
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Chet Bernat - 1939-2006 |
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Terry Birdsall - 1939-1999 |
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John Brasure - 1940-1990 |
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Joanne Chapman |
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Henry Galle - 1940-2003 |
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Terry Herrington - 1940-1968 |
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Norma Larsen |
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Albert Arnold Phenicie, Jr. grew up in Hawthorne, CA and
graduated in 1958 from Leuzinger High School in
Hawthorne, CA. He died on March 30, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV at the age of 61. While working for Goodhew Ambulance Company, Al attended El Camino College in Torrance, CA. In addition, he worked as a reserve officer for the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department before entering the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy. Phenicie graduated from the academy on January 22, 1973. For 26 years, Al served as a Deputy Sheriff. During his tenure, he attained the rank of Sergeant in June of 1990, and Detective Sergeant in February of 1991. While working with the Sheriff’s Department, Phenicie served as a Bailiff and worked at Lomita, the Central Jail, Fugitive, and finally Marina Del Rey. Detective Sergeant Phenicie retired in 1999. Al married former Dolores Wilson of Torrance, CA. They met in 1979 and were married on July 16, 1983. They lived in Huntington Beach, CA for 15 years and briefly in Torrance for 3 years prior to retiring in Boulder City, NV. Fondly known to many as “Big Al”, Al was also known as “Paca” by his two grandchildren, Preceding him in death were his father, mother, and brother, Robert A. Phenicie. Al is survived by his wife. Dee, daughter, Lori Yucknat of Fountain Valley, CA, son, Robert A. Phenicie of Missoula, MT along with their spouses, Robert and Jennifer. “Paca” is the proud grandfather of Meghen R. Phenicie and Jaret O. Yucknat. Also, step-daughter, Tamara H. Ottosen and step-son, Todd W. Ottosen. |
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When we were buddies in high school Al was like an older
brother to me and I use to love to tease him. His nick
name was Sandy, but he hated the name. I'd always manage
to call him that as he was driving us someplace thinking
he'd forget about it by the time we got to where ever we
were going...he never did, and would get back at me by
punching me pretty hard on the arm when I was least
expecting it. I'd always have a bruise on my arm. But
that was okay, it was like a love tap from an older
brother...you know? I don't know the name of what Al
died of, but his intestines kept rupturing. He was only
in the hospital for a short time before he passed on. I
think the first thing I'm going to do when I get to
Heaven is ask ol' St. Peter to let me talk to "Sandy"
because I know it won't be long before Al, the big lug,
come up to pop me on the arm and then I'll know
everything is cool once again. ...David Neuschafer '59 |
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David Pivovaroff - 1940-1992 |
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Helen Price |
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Carol was married to Steve Odell. They had 3 children,
Lori, Mike and Charlene. They lived in Huntington
Beach, CA after moving from Torrance. Carol was a
very caring and giving person. We miss her still. One
memory from high school that stands out is one Christmas
she knitted huge Christmas stockings for about eight of
her friends and filled them to the brim with surprises
for us all. We still have those and hang them up every
year. She was a talented seamstress, decorator and
cook. She worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer. She
was always there when you needed a friend. Katy (Luzinski),
Judy (Peel), and I recently visited Carol's mom to help
celebrate her 90th birthday. Carol passed away on
Mothers Day in 1987. ...Conni (Huntley) Brucker '58 |
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Ward, David E. Dave passed away February 28, 2007 at Torrance Memorial Hospital. He was born August 31, 1940 in Muskogee, OK. His family moved to California in 1952. He graduated from Leuzinger High School in 1958. Dave was gifted with an astounding memory and had a life-long passion for sprint car and midget auto racing. He assisted in the construction of LA Speedway in 1957, which later became the famed Ascot Park Speedway, known worldwide until it closed in 1990. His many friends in the racing community were delighted to listen to his tales of racing lore from his long history of attending and participating in the sport. Dave is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lois of Gardena; brother, Jack of Long Beach; an uncle and aunt, Orville and Vivian Smith of Tulsa, OK; brothers-in-law, Troy Pearson, Washington, Wayne Pearson, Sacramento; cousins, Bill Ward, Cerritos, Mary Adams and Judy Wallace, Muskogee, OK; fifteen nieces and nephews and eight grand nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his son, Ronald in 1976 and brother, "Bud" in 1980. |
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Doris (Wilson) Murphy/Graves, born December,
1939, passed away January 22, 2007 in Minden, Nevada.
She is survived by her husband of two years, Tom Graves,
three children, several grandchildren including triplets
born in 2004. Doris was a very special person, a
wonderful and loyal friend to all who knew her. Her
emails were always so cheerful, so optimistic when she
discovered she had cancer. Only those closest to her
knew just how ill she really was and how little time she
had left. ...Beverly (Treadwell) Kitto '58 |
Page updated 05/04/2008
