Unhappy news at Christmas-time:

Bill DiCristina has passed away.  No details yet. 

 

                                                              JEAN TELFORD NIX

Jean Telford Nix passed away on December 23, 2024, after suddenly suffering a severe case of pancreatitis.

It was at Roosevelt Junior High where Jean met Bill Nix, the love of her life. They went on their first date at age 13 and went on to enjoy a 66-year marriage. Jean received her BA and MA in psychology from San Jose State and began her teaching career at SJ City College. After having her children, she continued at DeAnza College as an instructor in psychology and part-time counselor. She then worked as a technical writer for computer companies for 20 years.

Throughout her life, Jean made many friends and had many interests – book clubs, bridge, stitchery, quilting, knitting and the culinary arts – while raising her three children and caring for her mother. She also served as a gracious hostess for the many reunions of the academic family Bill developed at Stanford. There were many trips across the US and also 80 countries visited over the years, the last a trip to the Amazon River in 2024.

Jean is survived by her husband Bill, her children Cynthia, Jeffrey, and Rebecca, her sister Janet and her seven grandchildren. The family is planning a celebration of her life in the spring. 

She and Bill were married in 1958, after an on and off courtship that began, according to Bill, when he was only 12 years old.  He had excellent judgement, even at that age.   

On October 7, 2023 a San Jose High reunion was held, with the class of '53 joining the classes of '54 and '55.  It was the 69th year reunion for our class.

If you were not able to attend, here are some random photos from the occasion.  Those who did attend were all in fine spirits, as you can see.  Leo Mauro & Carolyn and Norm Mowat & Lora couldn't make it but wanted to wish everyone the best.

 Andris Ramans, Art Pasquinelli & Gil Nordquist

 Betty and Andris Ramans & Art Pasquinelli

   Bill & Jean Telford Nix

  Carlos & Jane Arevalo

  Don Durfee, Bill Nix & Mervin Roberts

Gil Nordquist & Ann Kuzunich Scolari

Doreen Medeiros Aimonetti, sister Natalie Rizzo ('55), Jim Valenti & Jan Valenti

   Fran Hutchinson, class of '53

    Glenn Pearce & members of other classes

      Fay Zerbo & Glenn Pearce

       Our dessert

     Jean Telford Nix & Adrienne Etheridge Durfee

  Jim & Jan Massey Spano

   Joyce Pearce, Bill Nix & Bill Kogura

     Marlene Rhoads & Doreen Medeiros

Marvin Horton, Bill Nix & Marilyn Lambdin Rios

And a good time was had by all........

Lora Mowat sent along a recent photo of Norm, proudly showing his invention - an attachment for a lawn mower to create designs in the lawn.  Ah, if I only had a lawn!

Roy Frontani

 Roy Frontani

We have received word from Roy's wife Thelma, that Roy passed away on April 21st, 2023 due to heart and kidney complications.  When we spoke earlier about the reunion, he said he hoped to make it.  Who knew he was so ill.  He and Thelma were married for 63 years.  She hopes the reunion is a big success and wishes everyone the best.

Reunion commitee luncheon

A luncheon was held recently to discuss the possibility of a reunion to mark our 70th anniversary since graduation.  

One conclusion from our discussions:  Let's worry about next year, next year.  Let's go ahead this year!

If you remember, we had a reunion planned in 2020 that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

So plans are afoot. Stay tuned.

LATEST NEWS  6/10/23

The classes of '53, '54 and '55 are planning a joint reunion on October 7, 2023 at Fiorillo's Restaurant in Santa Clara.  Hours 3 PM to 7 PM.  Please save the date.  Details will follow.

In attendance - Jean & Bill Nix,

Carole Ann Martin Abarcar, Ron Rios and Marilyn Lambdin Rios,

 Joyce Pearce (Glenn is the photographer), Bill Kogura & Jan Valenti.

      Frank Tavolacci passed away on January 26, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Mary and 3 children. He and Mary have lived in the family home on north 10th St. all these years, the home where Frank was raised. 

Beverly Traber

 Bev Traber passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at St. Andrews Church, 13604 Saratoga Ave. in Saratoga on Saturday, February 26, 2022.