| In Memoriam
Lake Oswego High School Class of 1962
"That which you shared in life will stay in our hearts and souls forever"
~~~ NAMES Birth – Death Berentson, David.................................................. January 5, 1944 – April 16, 2009 Bevens Jr., Daniel................................................. April 12, 1944 – March 15, 1995 Brown, Marshall.................................................... March 23, 1944 – February 22, 1997 Bunnell, Irish.......................................................... Nov. 18, 1943 – February 3, 2005 Butler, Frank........................................................... January 19, 1944 – May 19, 2003 Bye, Ed.................................................................... April 26, 1944 – Sept. 26, 2000 Clinkscales, Mike.................................................. October 28, 1944 – April 23, 2002 Copenhagen Falkenberg, Christine................. February 5, 1944 – January 16, 2004 Denning, Jay.......................................................... September 3, 1944 – October 27, 2009 Eide, Tor.................................................................. August 10, 1943 – Apr 9, 2001 Fenning Owens, Kay............................................ August, 1944 – July 30, 1971 Gunn, Mike.............................................................. August 20, 1944 – 1962 Harper, Rick............................................................1944 – December 9, 1970 Hitchrick, Roland.................................................. 1944 – September 2002 Hutson, Roger ...................................................... July 25, 1944 – October 2, 2006 Jones, Alden Leroy "Roy".................................. September 9, 1944 – August 6, 2007 Lang, Rodger......................................................... May 23, 1944 – March 4, 1989 LaStrapes, Paul*.................................................... 1944 – 2005 Lawhead, Frank..................................................... September 27, 1944 – November 12, 2002 Lehl, Dorothy......................................................... 1944 – 2000 Lehman Picone, Bonnie...................................... Jan. 3, 1944 – Nov. 19, 2004 Macom, Terry......................................................... July 21, 1944 – May 1979 Modaffari, Barbara................................................ December 17, 1944 – June 10, 2000 Niles, Larry.............................................................. February 12, 1944 – March 28, 2003 Nordstrom Palmer, Ruth..................................... September 13, 1944 – June 19, 2009 Park, Don................................................................ January 18, 1944 – April 24, 2000 Pendleton Eastwood, Kathy.............................. August 18, 1944 – December 14, 2003 Peterson, Gerald................................................... September 6, 1944 – June 1985 Potter, Tom............................................................. July 3, 1944 – April 14, 1992 Powers, Dave......................................................... March 15, 1944 – April 27, 2011 Pulley, Jon.............................................................. March 19, 1944 – Sept. 29, 1994 Rittell, Sue............................................................... 1944 – ? Scheldrup, Linda................................................... November 20, 1943 – March 15, 2004 Schneider, Ron...................................................... June 28, 1944 – Sept. 11, 2008 Schreiber, David "Buck"..................................... January 18, 1994 – November 27, 2004 Smith, Richard....................................................... January 19, 1944 – June 4, 1988 Soller, Michael........................................................ March 23, 1944 – May 21, 2010 Stearns, Stan.......................................................... November 23, 1943 – February 5, 2005 Wells, Robert.......................................................... 1944 – ? Wright Wilson, Brenda ........................................ January 1943 – October 25, 1972
*=Transferred from LOHS before graduation.
David Warren Powers March 15, 1944 - April 27, 2011 David Warren Powers passed away April 27, 2011 of congestive heart failure. His wife Christi said he wanted everyone to know that he loved all of you. At his request there will be no service. Christi will keep Dave's e-mail address open for now so those wanting to contact her please use: dwpeagleone@comcast.net or 1981 SW Maple Leaf Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Classmates remember Dave Powers From Suzi Duvall So sad about David. His contributions toward the successes of other reunions...greatly appreciated, I'm sure by all........ he will be sorely missed at the 50th!
From Roger Knight Lots of good memories of Dave, especially from grade school. Good man, he will be missed.
From Bill Wild Bummer!!!! He has been such a great person and friend. The Lord will have a good home for him.
Dave and I were not close in high school. I ran with a different crowd and never really got to know much about him. I still didn't have a friendship with him until about the 30th class reunion. He came over to the table where my wife Kelli and I were sitting and sat down and started to talk with us for a bit. I thought, "After all these years he came over to talk with me and my wife?" Well that was interesting! The next day of the reunion he came over to talk with me and had asked what was I up to all these years. He really picked my brain as though to catch up with time. I remember him asking if I golfed. Sure, but not very good. He said he had designed some courses and anytime I wanted to go a round with him he would take me along to one of his 'job-sites'. Well that blew me away! I never did go golfing with Dave, my work life kept me focused on work and time just slipped away. The next reunion Dave came up to me and just was so friendly and spent a good amount of time talking with me about everything. He introduced me to his lovely wife, and my wife to them. This was at his Father's house. Well I miss that a lot now, I miss a friend I never knew in school. Not many of us keep in contact with one another, but I keep everyone in my heart and prayers. I guess as we get older we either move on and forget the past and our acquaintances. I enjoy seeing and talking to as many of my classmates as I can at the reunions. I know we won't live forever, even though we all have had transfusions from Dick Clark! On our 50th, meet & greet as many (if not all) of each other as you can. Even though we didn't hang in the same group, we graduated in the same group. Dave's still in our hearts, but not physically with us. And, well I miss that a lot now, I miss a friend I never knew in school. See ya again, Dave. Wild Bill (Wild).
From Bob Chase David Powers...we grew up together on the south side of Lake Oswego. My birthday was the 14th one day before yours. In growing up our families always made sure we celebrated together. That was 60 some years ago. God Bless David Powers!
From Susan Erbes Olson Doesn't seem possible that someone always so likeable, vibrant and fun-loving is here one minute and not the next. I am so sorry, especially for his family, but also my sympathy all his many friends. I pray God's comforting spirit will be with us all in this untimely loss.
 Ruth Ann Nordstrom Palmer
September 13, 1944 - June 19, 2009
By Gayle Frey Welsh
March 3, 2011
Ruth Nordstrom Palmer passed away June 19, 2009. She had suffered from heart problems for
some years and had a pacemaker inserted. She died from a blood clot at OHSU.
Ruth was a dietician in Redmond, Oregon setting up programs for hospitals and nursing homes. Merritt is her husband of 44 years, they had three children 2 boys and one girl. He speaks very highly of her.
Michael William Soller March 23, 1944 - May 21, 2010 By Mike & Randi Goodrich
May 27, 2010
Michael William Soller was born March 23,1944, in Victorville, CA, to Fred and Doris Soller. He grew up on Birdshill Road in Dunthorpe. He passed away in his sleep at home on Friday, May 21st after a lenghty battle with cancer. After high school Mike attended Oregon State University. He graduated from Portland State University with a degree in business in 1966. On March 20,1965 he married his Lake Oswego High School classmate and sweetheart, Dianna Marletto. Over the years they lived in Lake Oswego, Portland and Wilsonville. Soon after he graduated from college, Mike worked as a sales representative at Allstate Insurance. Later he accepted a full time position in the sales department at Moore Business Forms. For the past 25 years Mike owned Colonial Business Forms in Portland. Daughter Toni (43) has worked with Mike for several years at Colonial Business Forms and effective immediately will step up to run the company. For 45 years Mike and Dianna opened their home to foster children from all walks of life. They also hosted and sponsored many Asian students attending local high schools. In addition, they are godparents to several children. As a golf enthusiast, Mike was both an avid participant and a spectator. Frequent scores of 43 for nine holes reflected his passion. Every year Mike and Dianna and their family traversed the Pacific Ocean to Kauai so Mike could spend a few weeks on his favorite golf course. For many years, Mike and son, Jeff (41) enjoyed a round or two of golf during the week or on the weekends. Mike's survivors include his mother, Doris, Lake Oswego, his wife Dianna, Wilsonville, daughter Toni, Portland, son Jeff, Woodburn and his brother John. His father, Fred Soller, preceded Mike in death. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Cyril Catholic Parish in Wilsonville.
Classmates remember Mike Soller: The very first thing I heard ( repeat ) heard, when I just read that Mike Soller had passed away was his laugh. I never saw Mike
having a bad day, always had a smile and that laugh, I hope I hear it forever. May God speed you my friend. Terry Dahlquist ~~ One of my fondest memories of Mike was back in high school when we dated briefly (pre Dianna of course)! He came to pick me
up in his VW. We were heading out of Lords Lane, right before it intersects with Bryant. We might have been going a little fast. We hit gravel, did a 360 and with missing a beat proceeded on our merry way! J I’m so glad I was able to visit with Dianna and Mike late last summer in their beautiful home. Mike was in good spirits, still working part-time and had a wonderful attitude.
Dianna has just been an amazing partner through his long, courageous fight. Mike was one great guy and I know we all feel a tremendous loss. Our reunions are becoming more and more important and special. Love to you all, Julie (West) Oliver ~~
I never got to know Mike well but I remember him as having a good outlook on life, he was funny and great to be around. My heart goes out to his entire family. Karen Olsen
~~ I have such fond memories of Mike especially in junior high when he was voted most athletic of our class, and he indeed was. His smile and easy laugh, us all cringing as he cracked his knuckles and laughed. He made a lasting imprint on me and he will be missed. Our hearts are with you. Dianna Gayle Frey Welsh
 Jay Denning passed away October 27, 2009 of cancer. There was a very brief obituary listing in today's
(10-31-09) The Bulletin (Bend OR). It lists no plans at this time for the Memorial Service. Baird Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements: 541-536-5104. Cards can be sent to their home to his wife Jan at: Mrs. Jay Denning 17079 Upland Road Bend, OR 97707 Home phone: 541-593-3436 
April 16, 2009: In Memory of David Berentson
David was an avid patron of the Lake Oswego Library.
Now the library is accepting donations in David’s name to purchase
new books in one or all of his favorite genres: food, wine, cigars and cars.
In addition, as a highly decorated U.S. Marine who served
in the Quang Tri province, David was also interested in literature
related to remembering Viet Nam.
Book(s) purchased in David’s name will display an attractive book plate
that says: “In Memory of David Berentson.”
The contact person at Lake Oswego Library is Cyndie Glazer.
email: cglazer@ci.oswego.or.us Phone: 503-675-2538
Donations may be mailed to:
Lake Oswego Library
706 4th Street
Lake Oswego, OR. 97034
Attention: Cyndie Glazer
Thank you.
The Lake Oswego Review, May 7, 2009 
David Berentson Lake Oswego native David John Berentson died April 16, 2009 after suffering a massive stroke. He was 65. Mr. Berentson was born Jan. 5, 1944 to Harold and Ella Berentson in Lake Grove. He graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1962. He graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. in 1966, and served with the 4th Battalion of United States Marine Corps in Viet Nam from 1966 through 1969. For his service he was awarded many medals including the Purple Heart. Following his discharge from the Marines he attended Northwest School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, earning a Juris Doctorate in 1973. He married Pamela Tretheway on Nov. 26, 1971. Mr. Berentson was a member of Lake Oswego Rotary for 35 years, and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. He held positions with the Historical Automobile Club of Oregon, Oswego Heritage Council, Southwest Business Association, American Heritage Association, and served on the budget committee for the City of Lake Oswego. He was a council member for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Pamela of Lake Oswego and sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Richard Espinoza. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lake Oswego. Remembrances may be sent to Lake Oswego Rotary Foundation, Oswego Heritage Council or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. ............................... In the Oregonian David John Berentson Berentson, David John 65 01/05/1944 04/16/2009 David was born in Lake Grove He was an attorney David is survived by his wife, Pamela J. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lake Oswego. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home. Published in The Oregonian on 5/7/2009 .....................................................
Classmates remember David Berentson: Dave and Pam 'hosted' me on most of my visits to Oregon over the last ten years and my stays in their modest, but oh so comfortable, home were always memorable and full of kindness and such subtle humour. He and I frequently sat outside on his porch late into the night, smoking a cigar (one each of course!) and sipping malt whisky, and 'putting the world to rights' with me trying to suppress my laughter for fear of awaking Pam. For an American (or was he really Norwegian?) Dave had a unique gift of truly understanding and, indeed, replicating a totally British sense of humour. Decades before the internet existed he somehow managed to listen to British radio comedy and still remembered many of its characters and jokes from decades ago. For years now he has been sending me emails and, whatever the subject, they always made me laugh and they were always signed 'H.R.H. David' which I assumed stood for His Royal Highness!!
In spite of my encouragement over the years Dave would not visit the UK that is until 2007 when he and Pam stayed with me in my London flat. He said he really enjoyed the trip but I knew all the time that he would rather have spent the ten days in Paris.
I spoke to him on the phone several times only three weeks ago because emails were not reaching him - his (rather old) computer's fault not mine!! We put dates in the diary for Shinobu and I to stay chez Berentson in August and also he called me (unknown to Pam I think) asking me to suggest a 'good value' i.e.'cheap' hotel in Hong Kong that they might stay in to attend our wedding later this year. Sadly the invitation, already in its stamped addressed envelope remains on my desk never to be mailed!
Only on my last visit to Lake Oswego in 2007 did Dave reveal after 45 years that he and I were very nearly "brothers". I learned then for the first time that in 1961 the Berentson family had applied to be a host family on the AFS program that took me to LOHS but were narrowly beaten by the Virgil Solso family. Maybe that's why he chose to pass away on 16th April 2009 my 66th birthday. I will miss him so very much. -- Adrian Dawson
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dave was one of those unique people who never frowned and who never said an unkind thing about anyone! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
DAMN
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dave was a great, kind and a gentleman. I remember what I think was a model T touring car that he and his father restored. Damn.
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David was a wonderful guy and I feel terrible for his family.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ How can this sort of thing happen.
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My heart aches with this news.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dave was a great classmate and a lot of fun.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ He was such a great guy-a genuine friend to everyone. His death is
hard to deal with because we will no longer benefit from the goodwill
he spread to his friends and acquaintances. I am a sad puppy. -- Denny Walling ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
He was a special guy with a unique wit and personality that endeared himself to all of us that were fortunate enough to have had him in our lives. I'm saddened that I will never again have an opportunity to see him, but my good memories of him will live on for the rest of my life and always bring a smile to my face. -- Gary Last ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I'm just so sad to hear about Dave, and I know our whole class feels just the same way. Dave was
"Mr.Lake Oswego"! He always had the latest news and a wonderful way of looking at life with his dry wit.
I think he had an advantage (with his extra height) in viewing the world. Some of my fondest memories were from jr. high/ high school. He was our paper boy so I would often just "happen"
to be outside to catch a quick visit with him. He came by one day and took me for a ride in his Dad's restored Ford Model T. It was great to see people's
reactions as we drove by. He will certainly be missed. My prayers are with his wonderful wife Pam and his family. Love, Julie West Oliver ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Where do I begin?? David and I lived three house from each other on Cedar Road. There were only three kids on the street so we all spent many fun-filled growing up together. How can I ever forget the tree fights we would have at our club house across from his house. We would swing back and forth trying to knock the other person to the ground. We occasionally landed in the blackberry bushes but always we landed with a thud knocking the breath out of us. Then there was his pedal car and trike races up and down the street. In the evenings, we would play 'kick the can' until it was dark. Of course, there was the lake. We spent hours playing on our Navy raft turning it over as many times as possible or playing 'king of the raft'. Ah, the memories of a wonderful childhood spent with my' good buddy who lived just up the street' , David. Your footsteps on this earth will be missed. - - Carol McMonagle Ellis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ David Berentson (1944 - 2009) Dave was eternally even-tempered and youthful -- a fundamentally inquisitive person -- with that "gee, isn't this amazing" attitude toward all things in life. In addition, he was the complete friend, and from commitment to friends and his interest in all things came: , His knowledge and love of wine started with helping a Vietnam veteran who opened a gourmet wine store in Lake Oswego. , In his support of foreign students studying in the US, Dave & Pam became true Francophiles. They loved Paris especially, but had a dream of a second home in Nice. From this developed a real love of good cooking. It was a treat to watch Pam and Dave turn out a meal, which was always accompanied by a wonderful wine. , Dave was an auto enthusiast from an early age, in high school he subscribed to Road & Track and would point out the advantages of various sports cars to us at any moment we would pay attention. , When he was in high school and college he helped his father restore a Ford Model T and a Pierce-Arrow. David took an annual road trip on motorcycle with neighbor Bill Warner ["Bill & Dave's Great Adventures"]. , David loved to fly, and took advantage of any invitation of his friends who could pilot a plane to ride along. , David had an eclectic love of music, which ranged from classical cello to jazz to Dixie-land jazz to rock & roll to nostalgia big band music.
Dave was very involved in community: , Oswego Heritage Council (Director through 2012) , The Annual Concours d'Elegance at Rogers Park was incredible , Rotary (Lake Oswego Chapter) , Their Lobster Dinner raised huge amounts of money for the Polio Eradication project , Our Savior's Lutheran Church , Southwest Business Association , U.S. Marines (Capt.) - he had reunited with his "class" at Quantico in the last few years . . . and others
Pam and Dave loved to travel in the Pacific Northwest, which to Dave & Pam started at San Francisco and went north, including all the wine countries, to the Puget Sound, San Juan's and Gulf Islands (where they had boating vacations with his relatives in his youth), and all the by-roads and small communities of Oregon and Washington that you can reach on a given weekend.
David was "our wittiest" classmate, and this continued throughout his life. He suggested to Gayle Welsh's request for a Class of '62 Archive: "Wouldn't it be great if one of us could contribute "Napoleon Bonaparte" . . . or a bulldozer." His wonderful wit, was both spoken and written -- which he translated to his photography. Dave eloquence carried over to the farewell from his neighbor Bill Warner, "As is said in the world of aviation, 'He's gone West'. Dave loved to fly but I suspect he made this trip by motorcycle." (Bill and David had an annual "great adventure" on their motorcycles each year.)
4/16/09: Remembering David Berentson Our friend, classmate, and good citizen of the world, David Berentson died this morning (April 16, 2009) of the complications of the stroke he suffered early Monday. We all miss him terribly.
Fondly, Ray Pardo 
14 February 2009 with Yoli, Pam, Ray, Hilda (Yoli's mom) and David Berentson
A classmate remembers Roger L. Hutson
"I remember the guy as a fantastic sense of humor and a phenomenal short stop. Remember him Terry? We had one of the best defensive clubs in baseball in the Tualatin Valley League, and Roger led the way. I also remember Roger sharing his chocolate cream stuffed cup cake on the school grounds at Lake Grove School, and being one of the best marble shooters in the damn school. He wound up with most of my cat eyes and at least one or two steelies.
God Bless Roger. - - Bob Chase"
Memories of Stan Stearns by Randi Mimnaugh Goodrich
Even though most of us hadn’t seen Stan since June 1962, his name was frequently mentioned in conversations with
LO classmates. He will be greatly missed.
Mike and I will remember Stan and his kind heart, quick wit and athletic prowess. And... that incredible Stan Stearns smile!
Obituaries
 
 
 
Remembering Stan Stearns 11/23/44 - 2/5/05 Stan and Mary Stearns   
Redding Record Searchlight (CA) - December 1, 2004
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Deceased Name: David Schreiber
COTTONWOOD -- celebration of life for David Arthur Schreiber, 60, of Cottonwood will be at -- p.m. Saturday at Neighborhood Church of Anderson and Cottonwood in Anderson.
The Rev. Mark Boyle of the church will officiate.
Mr. Schreiber died of a heart attack Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at an Anderson business.
Born Jan. 18, 1944, in Yakima, Wash., he moved to Shasta County in 1987 from Keno, Ore. He was -- U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, -- millwright at Wheelabrator Shasta Energy Co. in Anderson, and -- member of the Masonic Lodge in Klamath Falls, Ore.
Survivors include son Troy of Coos Bay, Ore.; daughters Joy of Republic, Pa., and Heather Donner of Anchorage, Alaska; half brother Richard of Roseburg, Ore.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Allen -- Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
Clifford W. Powers died March 2, 2008, at age 102.  Clifford W. Powers was born June 21, 1905, in Milwaukee and moved to Portland in 1910. He graduated from Jefferson High School and the University of Oregon School of Law. He moved to Lake Grove in 1943 and was an attorney in the firm of Powers, McCulloch & Bennett, retiring at age 98. He was a director and president of the Oswego Lake Corp., an attorney for the Lake Grove School District and a school board chairman for the Lake Oswego School District. In 1931, he married Katherine Graff; she died in 1997.
Survivors include his daughter, Sally Rogers; son, David; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Arrangements by Riverview Abbey.
L-R: Mo Zareh and Adrian Dawson with Cliff Powers (102!!!).
Leslie Petrequin, wife of Dennis Petrequin died January 29, 2008 in Portland, Oregon at age 63. 
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