September Memorial 2015

Sorry to learn that Rex Scoffield Passed away 

September 15, 2015

• There will be a viewing Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home (111 N. 100 E. –Tremonton) from 6-8 pm. 
• There will be a graveside service held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Bear River City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Photo of Rex at B&B Billiards in Brigham City, Utah

Obituary

Donations for Flowers ~ A card and flowers will be sent to the family on behalf of our class using money from our flower fund and will include a list of those who donated. Send checks by mail made to BEHS Class of 1969/Memorial to Barbara's address: 264 N. 600 W. Brigham City UT 84302 or use Paypal at this link below:

See the PayPal Link on the Memorial page

August -September Memorials

Very sorry to report that we have lost 2 classmates in the last 30 days both just short of their birthdays.

Sending our condolences and prayers to their families

More details are on our Memorial Page

Annual Class PotLuck BBQ a Success

Box Elder High School Class of 1969

7th Annual Class Picnic August 3, 2015

Our annual picnics started in 2009 so this is our 7th year, 40 years after our graduation 

Here are some photos from the picnic and a link to others. 

The picnic was a success, 19 attended, there was lots of food and deserts and we had a special guest who is our age and grew up in Honeyville with Joyce Keller. Welcome Alan Chlarson

Special THANKS to our co-organizers Barbara Bywater Stokes and Lynda Hansen Nielsen and all of you for coming and hope that to see you all and more at next years picnic the first Saturday in Aug 2016!

Held at Adams Park Bowery

FR: Carl Bingham, Barbara Bywater Stokes , Lois J Craghead Reese, Debbie Arnell Wright, Judy Burt, Patricia Nelson Buckway, BR: Alan Chlarson, Alvin Nay, Karen J Tam, Karen Richards Jensen, Lynda Hansen Nielsen, John Nielsen, Joyce Keller, Jana Dunn, Gary Dunn, Kathy Wiley Godfrey Neibert and Bob Holmes — in Brigham City, Utah. 

Photos by Bob Holmes & Debbie Arnell Wright

Annual Class Pot Luck BBQ

• Who: All BEHS Class of 69 Classmates and their significant others are invited
• What: Annual Class Pot Luck BBQ  
• When: Saturday, 08/01/2015 - Gather: at 3:30-5:00pm - mingle and setup. Dinner at 5:00pm
• Where: John Adams Park Bowery, 100 North and 500 East, Brigham City, Utah - Google Map: http://tinyurl.com/pslqanp

Begin Dinner: at 5:00-6:00pm (The Bowery is reserved from 8:00am to 10:00pm if anyone would like to use it earlier in the day) 

Food: Pot luck style dinner (your family favorites to share; salads and desserts) and bring your own meat to grill.

Barbara: Will bring the Kitchen Stuff, First Aid Kit and the Plastic Ants. 

Bob: Charcoal & lighter

Park Features: Bowery/12 Tables, Grill, Restrooms, Creek, Parking, Playground, Sand Volleyball Pit, Tennis Court, Fire Pit, Disc Golf Course,

Bring: Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, year books and whatever else your like.

Event planners: Barbara Bywater Stokes, Lynda Nielsen & Bob Holmes-advertising.

Please let us know if there are any special needs we can do to make the activity more enjoyable for you. 

If you haven't already, please RSVP by sending an email (behs.classof1969@gmail.com) or if you are on Facebook click the link below and mark to Join the Events page if you are planning to come or maybe coming so we can decide how many tables to cover and setup. Facebook Event Sheet Link 

Last Minute Walk-ins are Always Welcome! (LMWAW) 

Looking forward to getting together and catching up!

Classmate is named to Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame

Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame

Joe Kelly and four others are being inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. VegasNews.com reported that the five inductees will receive state’s highest sports honor on Friday June 19, 2015 in the Orleans Arena. For ticket information and additional details about the induction ceremony, please call 702-522-7380. 

 Quoted from: http://www.vegasnews.com/ 
"Kelly has dedicated his professional career to producing an exceptional golf experience for local players and tourists. As a philanthropist, he has been instrumental in the promotion of junior golf and providing opportunities for youth in Southern Nevada. Kelly arrived in Las Vegas in 1977, serving as the assistant golf professional at the Desert Inn Hotel and Country Club. He served as host golf professional for the inaugural Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational in 1983 and went on to serve as host professional for six PGA TOUR events and two LPGA TOUR stops in Las Vegas. In addition to his experience as a professional and host, Kelly has been involved in the construction and opening of six local courses, including Desert Pines, Royal Links, Bali Hai and three courses at Sunrise Country Club." 

 "The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization committed to recognizing the outstanding achievements by Southern Nevada athletes, both in the world of sports and the local community." 

"Proceeds from the event will be donated to organizations committed to the support and enhancement of Southern Nevada youth through active participation in programs designed to promote leadership, values and character through sports." 

Ref: 
http://www.vegasnews.com/128905/southern-nevada-sports-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2015.html 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Nevada-Sports-Hall-of-Fame-SNSHF/91264579341

March 2015 Ladies Luncheon

"LET'S DO LUNCH" BUNCH!

The 21 March 2015 Luncheon held at the Olive Garden in Ogden was a success as reported by Lynda Hansen Nielsen. 

Luncheon Attendees: Lynda Hansen Nielsen, Susan Kidman, Trisha Cochran, Barbara Bywater Stokes, Leslie Jacobsen Davis

The ladies planned the future luncheons as outlined below: 

2015 Schedule all Saturdays at 11:30 am: 

• 13 June at El Matador in Ogden
• 19 September at Maddox in Ogden
• 12 December at Rickenbackers in Ogden

Circle your calendars the plan is to meet quarterly on the second Saturday of the month; the exception this time is third week in September because of Peach Days. 

Lynda's Contact Email: lyndahnn@hotmail.com

Previous luncheon photo November 2014

Barbara Bywater Stokes, Debbie Arnell Wright, Joyce Keller, Karen Richards Jensen, DeAnna Cheney Hulme, Susan Clifford Kidman, Lynda Hansen Nielsen and Linda Hansen Perry at Maddox Ranch House.

Coach Les Dunn 1926 - 2015

Coach Les Dunn passed away peaceably and surrounded by family at 12:40 am Friday, February 27th, 2015 at the age of 89. He had so many fond memories of his time spent at Box Elder High School (BEHS) and of so many of you. 

For those who are interested, his family will gather for a viewing on Friday the 6th of March at Gilles Mortuary from about 6-8 pm. 

The funeral service will be Saturday the 7th at 11:00 am at his LDS church house located at about 815 West 400 South Brigham City, Utah. An obituary will be forthcoming. Gary expressed his thanks to all of you for your support over the years. His mother is especially grateful for so many fond memories of friends, students and athletes they have known over the years. Coach spoke of them often.

Obituary
February 2014 Story 

Services
  Gillies Funeral Chapel & Crematory
  634 E 200 South
  Brigham City, UT 84302-2712
  (435) 723-5236
Viewing
  Friday, Mar. 6, 2015
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Gillies Funeral Chapel & Crematory
Viewing
  Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015
  9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  Box Elder Stake Center
  420 South 800 West
  Brigham City, UT
Funeral service
  Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015
  11:00 AM
  Box Elder Stake Center
  420 South 800 West
  Brigham City, UT