55th Reunion - BEHS Class of 1969

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our 55th Reunion Shindig a success - from planners to performers, caterers, and especially our wonderful classmates and their partners who joined us!

A special video tribute to the memory of our classmates who have crossed over.  Happy trails to all our classmates, past and present. May cherished memories unite us until we meet again! 🙏💖

Check out our Photo Album of the Event  

(Click the circled i to see photo description)

Our delicious dinner was catered by The Dutch Oven Shoppe 

Contact Marlin Bodily to cater your next event! 💖💖💖

If you took photos, please share them to our Class Email address and we will add them to our album! 🙏💖 

BEHS.Classof1969@gmail.com  

55th Class Shindig

 Who is coming and where is it? 

Take lots of photos and share them to our class email:

BEHS.Classof1969@gmail.com

55th Class Reunion Invitation

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If you'd like to come, just click this link to fill out the form at this private link. We are taking either a check or Venmo for $25 each. Mark if you'd like us to send a paper photo taken of the group at the reunion for $2.50. Submit the form and you will get a receipt, Deadline is 12 19 31 Aug 2024. Reply to our email (BEHS.Classof1969@gmail.com) if you have questions, comments, or changes to your contact info. 

See You There 💥

55th Class Reunion

You & your partner are invited

BEHS 55th Class Reunion Dinner

Save This Date: 12 Sept 2024 @ 5-8pm

USU Campus 

989 South Main, Brigham City, Utah 84302

  

More details coming soon ... 

If you are a member of our Facebook group, 

See Facebook Link to  Event 

BEHS.Classof1969@gmail.com

 

2023 In Review

 As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the loss of four classmates and many loved ones.  It's been a challenging year, but we take heart in the knowledge that we will carry them in our hearts and memories.  We grieve, but also look ahead to new possibilities and hope for a brighter future. As we grow older, we become more aware of the fragility of life and the importance of making each day count. We hope that we will see them again on the other side.

Classmate Details

As we look to the future, we ask for  blessing on our families, friends, and all those who are dear to us.  May our homes be filled with peace and comfort, our worries lifted, and our hearts full of hope.  May we rest well tonight, and awake tomorrow to a day of beauty and joy.  Amen.

Who left us on the world scene? 

2023 Fall Class Picnic is a Success!

 A big shout-out to all those who organized and attended our 2023 Class Picnic and Peach Days! The picnic seemed to be a great hit with 30 classmates and partners attending! We have compiled some photos of this event and uploaded them to our class album. You can access them through the provided link.

2023 Class Picnic and Peach Days Photos

Thanks for Stopping By! 

Appreciate your thoughts in the comments below 

2023 Annual Fall Class of 1969 Picnic

Our 11th Annual Fall Class of 1969 Picnic Announcement

• Friday September 8th, 12:30 PM 
• (For those wanting to take advantage of coming to town for Peach Days) 
  

Our event is a Hamburger Fry and will be held at Curtis and Karen Christensen’s Family Party Barn: 

• 4740 West 5800 North Bear River City, UT 

Food & Details:

• Hamburger fry & peach cobbler provided

• $6.00 per person at the door.

• Bring your own chicken if you would prefer that 

• Bring a side dish to share with the group (Salad, veggie tray, beans, etc)

• Plates and utensils will be provided 

• All Classmates & Partners/Spouses/Significant others invited

• Dress for warm weather but the Barn has A/C

• Closer to the date, we’ll send an email or take a headcount on Facebook so we have enough hamburgers but we do not want to discourage last-minute plans to come.

Questions, Contact us @: BEHS.Classof1969@gmail.com

Planning Committee:

• Ted & Judy Chlarson
• Curtis & Karen Christensen

Come enjoy Lunch with Classmates then go and enjoy the evening at the Peach Days Celebration! 

Click for Brigham City Peach Days 2023 Schedule

September 6-9

The perfect sweet taste and smell of freshly harvested peaches attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually to Brigham City

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Here is a chart put together for the Peach Day Activities ​on Friday and Saturday 

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Click for Brigham City Peach Days 2023 Schedule

September 6-9

(Full Peach Days schedule shown at this link - See You There)

2021 Annual Fall Picnic Photos

 The August 14th Picnic was a total success. We met, we laughed and talked, we ate good food and enjoyed each other's company. Thanks to all those who came and helped make it a great activity! 💖

Ken Lish, Jim Harrison, Bob Holmes, Karen Tam, Ted & Judy Chlarson, Gayleen Wright Henderson, Joyce Keller, Trisha Petersen Cochrane, and Barbara Bywater Stokes (not shown: Barbara Harrison & Paula Trujillo)

Missed those who couldn't make it but looking forward to next year. Some plans suggested were having it a little later in the fall, holding it during the weekday, and reserving a spot in the Brigham Canyon Campground. 

Link to Photo Album

10th Annual Fall Picnic 2021

 10th Annual Class of 1969 Fall Picnic Announcement 

Barbara Bywater Stokes reserved a park for our annual Picnic.

We got a late start so the Adams Park Bowery was not available but the Lindsey Park Bowery was available on Saturday 14 August from 2 to 10pm.

I'll post an official invite (+ emails) with more details in May, closer to the date but --> Mark your calendars  for the 2nd Saturday in August and hoping things have improved for the pandemic restrictions.

• Lindsey Park - 301-349 Fishburn Dr, Brigham City, UT 84302
• Date: 14 August 2021
• Gathering time: 2:00pm
• Meal: 2:45 or 3pm
• Bring your own picnic meal (BYOPM)
• Dress for hot Weather 
• Who: All Classmates & Partners/Spouse/Significant other 

I am not aware of any group size restrictions for Brigham City Parks and Covid-19 but once I have a rough number I will call them and make sure. For now, I still think it is not a good idea to do a full group Pot-Luck. If some of you want to share foods or deserts, that is up to you. 

This disclaimer is posted on the Brigham Parks and Recreation website and goes for us and the planners of our picnic. 

COVID-19 Update -DISCLAIMER: Participants, parents, family, and spectators engaging in the Brigham City Recreation Activities do so with knowledge of the risk and potential exposure involved and agree to accept any and all inherent risks to their personal health. 

The bowery has parking, restrooms, and lots of grass but does not have Electrical Outlets. Please comment below if you have suggestions or require special accommodations.

 All pandemic precautions in place in August will be observed

Photo from our earliest Fall Picnic in 2010 

Photos from our most recent Fall Picnic in 2018

Former BEHS Teacher Celebrates 80th Birthday

Former BEHS teacher Von Ritchie celebrated his 80th birthday early in December with his photo in the Box Elder News Journal. 

(30 Dec 2014)

(Photo Update 12/2/2020)

Nearly 6 yrs later and he is still going,  Mr. Richie Spotted at Dirk Poulsen's Shop in Brigham City, Ut in Aug 2020.

Von was our World Geography, American History and Drivers Ed teacher. 

Photo scanned from 1968 Year Book

We posted a notice on our Facebook Group page and got lots of fond memories of Mr Ritchie. Some are included here and hope others will be added in the comments below. 

"I had Mr Ritchie for Drivers Ed. in 1973"

Kathi Lund Johnston

"I had him for Drivers Ed too! He walks to the temple every week. I didn't realize he was 80! He gets around really well!"

Karen Christensen 

"Sir Richie versus Howard Gittins for Driver's Ed (and I think Beckstead was also in the mix)... "

Scotty TooTall Nielsen

"I remember when I took my driving test. Blew it the first time. Examiner said to make a left turn onto Forrest Street. I made the left turn but came up short and went to the left of the island that was there instead of the right. Passed the second time though. Practiced with dad who took me out west of town. Driving down a dirt rode about 45 MPH ... dad said make a right at an upcoming lane... Missed the lane, went down the side of the road and right through a barbed wire fence. LOL. Dad said I should slow down next time I want to make a turn. Must have learned my lessons... only two accidents ever since and one wasn't my fault. Some kid plowed into my rear end on the 5400 South offramp in Salt Lake .. coming off to fast."

Ray Friess