C L A S S They adopted a daughter, Jerri Ann Pomerinke, who, along with two grandchildren, survives. Gerry died in 1959 and Natalie returned to teaching and music education in the Portland schools. Until she was about 95, she drove her own car to her many activities around town. Memorials may be made to Trillium Family Services/Parry Center, 3415 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Marilyn Connor died on July 22, 2015. She began her teaching career at Chemeketa Community College and retired in 2006. She was a dedicated and gifted teacher who was highly respected by students and staff. In 1971, Marilyn and John (Jack) Connor were married after a “short” seven years of romance. They lived for a brief period in San Francisco until Jack obtained a transfer to Salem, Ore., where they resided, worked, and raised their beloved son, Daniel John. Their marriage lasted 44 wonderful years. She was a devoted, passionate wife, mother, aunt, Nina, and friend. “Mimi” is survived by her husband Jack; son, Daniel; sister, Mary Jo; niece, Erika; grand-nephews Ryan and Ethan Ohm; god-daughters Sarah and Deanna Salvatori; and many dear cousins and relatives. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Assistance League of Salem, the American Cancer Association, and or St. Edwards Parish. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
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’73 Please Remember David the medical field. A devoted David Mark Nasman passed away on August 24, 2015. He attended the University of Portland where he majored in communications and participated in the campus radio and theater programs. He was a talented writer and musician, playing guitar since the age of 19. He worked at Protemp Associates in Milwaukie as a transport and delivery specialist. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Nasman; daughters,
family man, the demands of raising a family superseded his own goals, until in 1970, at the age of 40, Chuck returned to school full-time at the University of Portland, and in three years graduated magna cum laude in nursing. Chuck worked as a registered nurse in hospital emergency rooms and thrived in the demanding environment. He would later serve in administrative positions until retiring
’82 Prayers, Please
’71 Tim’s Update
Tim Bergquist writes: “I retired from Northwest Christian University in May 2015 after 19 years of full-time teaching, with a title of emeritus. I also retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1991 after 20 years of active service.”
’72 Sad News
Howard Kuhnle, beloved husband of retired UP history professor Loretta Zimmerman, passed away on October 21, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas, after a long illness. He was interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Howard was an avid outdoorsman, and lived for many years near the Washougal River, where no steelhead was safe when he was plying its waters on foot or by drift boat. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
the student newspaper at Cal State Fullerton. Zandpour retired as associate dean for the College of Communications at CSUF and is now an emeritus professor. He teaches a graduate capstone course for advertising and branding. He was cited for his service as co-chair of the annual Orange County e-business education conference at CSUF, and also for working alongside various ethnic business owners by setting up workshops and working alongside various boards of Asian business associations and Asian women entrepreneurs. “I’ve always been interested to promote communication, especially to ethnic businesses,” he says. “They really should always think of themselves as mainstream.” He’s also been recognized and honored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein for his community service; the cities of Fullerton and Anaheim and the Orange County have also awarded him with certificates of recognition. See the entire article at http://tinyurl.com/ oggr2kg.
The University’s finest alumni writer, nursing graduate Sallie Tisdale ’83, has a new collection of essays coming out in the spring: Violation, from Hawthorne Books. Among her many other books is the Northwest classic Stepping Westward — a basic text for Pacific Northwest residents, we think. Lauren Teoli and Hayley Nasman; grandson, Rocco Teoli; and siblings, Carole Riedel and Tom Nasman. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Charles Lundgren passed away on October 9, 2015, at his home in the care of his loving wife and family. Chuck was discharged from the USAF in 1953 and held engineering and mechanic positions at companies including Boeing and Freightliner, but his lifelong desire was to work in
due to health issues. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bernice; children Michael, Michele, Nels, and Jerry, nine grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’80 Well-Deserved
Fred Zandpour was featured in an article by Sule Recinos titled “Professor Fred Zandpour reflects back on his notable career,” in the September 22, 2015 edition of the Daily Titan,
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Leigh Bottaini, stepmother of Ann Bottaini Holstrom, passed away on September 5, 2015. Her early career was with the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C., New York, Florida and California. While being a wife to a military and defense contractor husband, she was very active in raising their daughters, Mary Ann, Betsy and Sarah; and sons, Michael and James. She was active with the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) and was very involved with senior issues, meeting with members of Congress to educate them on senior causes. Survivors also include her husband, Leo Bottaini ’52; daughters, Mary Ann Mason and Betsy Kercher; son, James Mason; grandsons, Cameron, Daniel and Andrew; granddaughters, Tanya, Melissa and Kaitlyn; step-grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew and Annika; sister, Janie Mirko; and brother, Robert Price. She was predeceased by her son, Michael; and daughter, Sarah. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’85 The Music Man
Kenneth Willson earned a doctor of arts degree in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently a tenured professor of music at George Fox University. Willson also works as a pianist at Southminster Presbyterian