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Born 25 Aug 1945<br />
Passed away 19 Nov 1967<br />
We are sad to inform you we have learned John was killed in a Jeep rollover while in Panama John was in the Army and this was a service related accident. <br />
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John's brother Dallas Tryer Adair Jr (MHS Class of 61) gave<br />
all in Vietnam. <br />
Casualty came just 6 months after John. Dallas left behind his wife<br />
Diane Jones Adair who was pregnant with their daughter. <br />
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CPL - E4 - Army - Selective Service <br />
9th Infantry Division <br />
Length of service 0 years<br />
His tour began on Mar 30, 1968<br />
Casualty was on Apr 26, 1968<br />
in DINH TUONG, SOUTH VIETNAM<br />
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Deceased:
Passed away on Sunday April 29th 1984
of cancer at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was 39
David was a charter member of Life Underwriters
Association and president of Lincoln Life Sales
Corporation. He left his wife Susan; sons Matthew Charles
and Stephen Robert, both of Mesa

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Where In The World Are You?: LOST CLASSMATE

Deceased: Passed away
June 13th 2004

No. of grandchildren: 15

No. of great-grandchildren: 3

Deceased:
We were informed of Joanne's passing by her husband. She passed away from cancer on May, 17th 2022

Deceased:
We were notified by James Rothlisberger in 2016 that Judy (Andy ) Anderson passed away sometime in or about 1996. If you have further information please let us know. Sorry this is all we know at this time.

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Deceased:
We were informed by Gerald Wolf that classmate RUSSELL ANTKOWIAK passed away Friday Aug. 26th 2022. They remained life long friends having grown up together.
After High School Russell served with the Army in Vietnam. He then came back to Tempe where he had his Pillow Shop. He made all sizes of the best bean bag chairs. He also was an expert in hydroponics before anyone even knew how to grow that way. You might say Russell was an inventor of many things some that never got completed but he was always thinking of the next big project. He made the best roasted green chili\'s. Russell never married and spent the last few years in a VA home. Before he went to the VA facility Russell and whatever dog he had at the time would swim Canyon Lake almost every Sunday. I believe up until the last couple of years Russell was still driving the old van he bought from Harold Bloomer with the words Pillow Shop on the side of it. Everyone knew that Van. This gentle classmate and friend lived life his way and was always happy to sit and chat with you anytime.

Deceased: Kenneth Archer passed away
Nov. 6th 2014

No. of grandchildren: 1

Deceased:
Tribute from her husband Bill:
Darlene Ashlin. My wife, My life.
Passed away, Wednesday morning April 15th, 2020.
Darlene and I were married May 16th, 1964.
We had 56 years together, as husband and wife, best friends, and partners in everything we did.
Mostly what we did, was ministry, in various capacities for over 40 years, but most of that was Childrens Ministry. Darlene was totally committed to ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children, teaching them that they can have a relationship with God.
For a little lady, she sure left a big footprint.
For many of us, life on this earth, will never be the same .

No. of grandchildren: 10

No. of great-grandchildren: 5

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No. of grandchildren: 5

No. of grandchildren: 11

No. of great-grandchildren: 1

No. of grandchildren: 7

No. of grandchildren: 2

Deceased: Passed away in 1985

No. of grandchildren: 1

Deceased: Passed away in March of 1975<br />

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50TH REUNION COMMITTEE MEMBER

No. of grandchildren: 11

No. of grandchildren: 8

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Where In The World Are You?: LOST CLASSMATE

Deceased: Passed away April 14th 1998

Where In The World Are You?: LOST CLASSMATE

No. of grandchildren: 15

Deceased:
PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER IN DECEMBER<br />
14th 2003<br />
JOAN WAS LOVED BY ALL HER CLASSMATES<br />
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CLASS SECRETARY<br />
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Deceased:
Bob passed away Feb 21st 2023. His youngest son Brian passed away in 2020

Deceased:
Obituary
Thomas and Susan Biggs departed this mortal life side by side while returning home to Safford on August 14, 2020, when they were suddenly detoured to their Heavenly home. They are reunited with their parents and Tom’s brother and sister. They will be greatly missed by their loving family and so many others whom they consider their eternal friends.
Thomas Worth Biggs was born on July 16, 1941 to Ellis and Nora Biggs in Mesa Arizona. He was the great grandson of his namesake and Lehi, Arizona Pioneer, Thomas Biggs. Dad taught us that when Brigham Young called these pioneer families to settle Arizona that they should be large families with sufficient means to get there but not enough to come back to Utah. We have been here ever since. Tom graduated from Mesa High School. At the age of nineteen, Tom was set apart as a missionary to Brazil by Spencer W.Kimball where he served for three years. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Business Agriculture. He began his career with the Valley National Bank In Mesa, then became the manager of the bank in Saint Johns. Tom was always wise beyond his years, called as the Stake President of the Saint Johns Arizona Stake by Apostle, Elder Boyd K. Packer at the age of 36. He also served the community as President of the Rotary Club and on many other boards and commissions. After moving from St. Johns to Safford, Tom was called to serve as the Bishop of the Safford 5th Ward and later as a member of the Gila Valley Temple Presidency. He also served as a member of the Eastern Arizona College Governing Board. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and servant of God. He was a steady and calm force for good, exuding kindness and genuine interest in everyone he met. He was a studious and deliberate decision maker, and had a humble and unwavering approach to life.
Susan Joyce Hiatt Biggs was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 8, 1945 to Dr. Rudger P. Hiatt and Ruth Brinton Hiatt. Susan was the eldest of seven and an accomplished musician, artist and educator. Susan was always happy and hummed her way through life. She was the epitome of Motherhood, raising her nine children who were her priority and joy. She served as Stake Relief Society President, Stake Young Women’s President, and Temple Assistant Matron. She served tirelessly in scouting inspiring her five boys to achieve the rank of Eagle. Susan was a graduate of Mesa High School, attended Brigham Young University and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in English. She loved to read and teach High School English focusing on students who were excluded from traditional school. Her children fondly referred to her as the paparazzi. She jokingly said that “if there wasn’t a picture then it didn’t happen”. She kept us all informed of the family through her Biggs family blog. She carefully crocheted miles of blankets, baby blessing clothing and stuffed animals for her grandchildren. She never missed a birthday and sent an original artfully drawn card to each family member. She was the most approachable, caring, faithful, joyful person we know, always providing us with the reassurance that all would be well.
Tom and Susan were married on June 19th, of 1964 in the Mesa Arizona Temple, recently celebrating their 56th Anniversary. They have lived in Mesa, Saint Johns, and Safford. They served a mission together in Portugal and loved the people and their experience everywhere they resided. They served together in the Temple and have rarely been seen apart. They bought a 2nd car for which Tom often expressed regret because they never used it. He said that when they go somewhere, they always go together. Mom taught her children to hold hands with their spouse when they prayed so the Lord would know that you come as a set. Together they called and sang Happy Birthday to every one of their children, and their children’s spouses who they considered their children, and to their grandchildren on their special day.
Tom and Susan are survived by their 9 children, their spouses, and 50 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Nathan and Shauna Biggs, Joel and Stephanie Biggs, Daniel and Connie Biggs, Rebecca and Scott Evans, Jeremy and Erika Biggs, Rachel and Tony Alder, Esther and Shad Brown, Thomas and Jennifer Biggs and Mary and Tyson Richins.
As their children and grandchildren, we believe when we meet our Savior, Jesus Christ, we will already be familiar with His characteristics and attributes because we have witnessed these brilliantly reflected in the expressions of love and selflessness by our humbly remarkable and practically perfect parents.
A visitation will be held on Thursday evening, August 20, 2020, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Safford Stake Center with private family funeral services on Friday, August 21st, at 1:00 p.m. The public is asked to watch on Facebook Live on the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel Facebook Page. "Like" the page and then scroll down to find the services a few minutes before they start.

Where In The World Are You?: Sophomore Class Vice President

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No. of grandchildren: 2