GEORGE WILLETS, FUHS '57

George Earl Willets fought a final battle with cancer that ended September 19, 2010. He passed away at age 71 in Redding, CA. George was born and raised in southern California. He relocated to the north state, living in Viola and settling permanently in Redding, after a lengthy recovery from intensive surgery for throat cancer. He became the owner/operator of a successful car pin striping business and a long-time volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Despite losing his vocal cords to throat cancer, George regained his ability to speak, using his new voice to educate teen audiences on the perils of smoking, encouraging them to make informed choices about risk behaviors, and encouraging other cancer survivors to live life to the fullest. George shared his tobacco-free message with youth from California to West Virginia. He was an active advocate against smoking, serving as chairman and spokesperson for the Shasta County Tobacco Education Coalition. In addition, he was dedicated to his sobriety and a prominent figure in the recovery community, well known for his generous embrace and encouragement of newcomers. George was proud to realize the continuation of his message through the June 2010 publication of his book That's Easy For You To Say - Memoirs of a Smoker, Laryngectomee, and Public Speaker.
George leaves behind a vast family of friends who have been touched by his kindness and loving spirit. A celebration of life will be open to all on October 9th at 2 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living (1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding).

Visit Guest Book (will remain online until 10/23/2010)

Message from Deborah Peel ,


Thank you, Connie, for sharing George's obit. I am his co-author on That's Easy For You To Say and long-time friend - lucky for me! If anyone is interested, there is info about his book on Facebook - just search George Willets. Or feel free to email me. I'm going to keep the book going for him.
Deborah Peel

(Connie has her e-mail address.)

FUHS ALUMNI DIRECTORY UPDATES

The high school’s alumni directory is being updated. If your information needs to be updated or if you have never sent in your information and are not yet included in the database or if you just want to order a copy of the book or CD, see the information below that I have copied from the email message that they sent me. If you left school early to join the military, etc and aren't in the school's alumni records, just tell them the class you would have graduated in. You don’t have to order anything to have your information included. (If you order the book and/or the CD, your purchase will be sent to you in March of 2011, but the updates need to be gathered now.)

COPY OF THE MESSAGE SENT TO ME ON SEPT 15, 2010:


We are currently in the final stages of editing your biographical information to be included in the Fullerton Union High School Alumni Directory, but we need your help! A brief telephone call will ensure your listing is completely accurate and up-to-date.

Please, give us a call at your convenience so that we may verify your information with you.

CALL TODAY - TOLL FREE 1-800-310-2607

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International Residents: You may also call at:
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Catherine L. Gach

Principal
Fullerton Union High School

P.S. Harris Connect, a trusted partner of Fullerton Union High School, has been chosen to produce our alumni directory. Harris Connect's commitment to protecting the privacy and ensuring the integrity of the information collected for the directory is reflected in their privacy policy online at www.harrisconnect.com/privacy.html

TOM BATES, FUHS '56

Mike Johnson, class rep for the class of '58, sent this email message:


Tom Bates was sworn in as Mayor of Berkeley in December 2002 and was re-elected in 2006 and again in 2008.

Click on the "Comments" button to see Tom's history that was included in Mike's message.

POW WOW 2011 ALUMNI LUNCHEON INFORMATION

Pow Wow 2011 will be held on March 12, 2011.
I sent the invitation for the Pow Wow 2011 luncheon to the Pow Wow class reps on Sept 1 so you will be getting one soon if your class rep has your current email address. If your class doesn't have any one willing to be your class rep, you may get one later from a volunteer willing to help not only her own class, but strangers as well. If your email address has changed lately, you better get in touch with your class rep or me.
CVANHORN@PACBELL.NET
The latest information will be found on http://2011alumnipowwowluncheon.blogspot.com/