CRANDALL, FRANCES SORRELLS FUHS 1948

Frances Sorrells Crandall  FUHS 1948  

Message from 1948 class rep Joan Grigsby Sorsabal

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:00 AM

 I just talked to Gwynn. She went to Iris’ Service yesterday. She said it was a beautiful service and there were a lot of friends and family there. They had a reception at the house afterward.

Gwynn Fulbright Moodie, Roberta Hamilton Ellis, Donna Johnson Shook and Genie LeVally Page attended from the Class of ’48. While visiting with others she heard that Frances Sorrells Crandall had passed away within the last couple of weeks. I haven’t been able to find out anything about Frances. Has anyone heard anything?

Joan

Information about Frances Sorrells Crandal '48 below:

Hi Connie,

I read on your blog about Frances Crandall. My sister Connie and Frances' sister Louise Sorrells - '58, were classmates. Louise and her husband Tony Ramos, invited us to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary a couple of years ago. We enjoyed spending time chatting with Fran.

I hesitated to confirm with Louise that her sister had passed, but since I hadn't read anything of her passing, I contacted Louise. This is her response. She is still struggling with the loss of her sister, and asked if I would let you know that Fran did pass away.

Lee Ann Haslam Cameron - '59

 

email from Louise:

 

Hi, Lee Ann!

I'm sorry to say, but my sister did pass away on Aug. 3, after a long illness. Her service was held on the 8th.

It was a beautiful service led by one of her sons, who is a pastor. The eulogy was given by her oldest son.

Along with those 2 sons and another, with 2 grandsons, performed a couple of songs.

Lee Ann Cameron

KRAEMER, ROBERT SAMUEL FUHS 1946

ROBERT SAMUEL KRAEMER FUHS 1946

1928 - 2013

Kraemer, Robert Samuel

Robert S. Kraemer died in Catonsville, MD on August 20, 2013. He was beloved husband for 59 years to Anne LaVerne (Park); loving father to Kathryn (Terry) McCoy, Joan (Rob) Compere, Stephen, Anita (Stephen Bowler), Timothy, and David (Theresa); and proud grandfather of 11. Bob was born on October 21, 1928 in Fullerton, one of six children of Kathleen and Lawrence Kraemer, and grew up helping his parents on a citrus ranch in Placentia. His sisters, Pat and Jan, preceded him in death; his brother Larry (Sheila) lives in Yorba Linda, his brother Don (Mary Ann) lives in Riverside, and his sister Karen (Dan) lives in Santa Fe, NM. He graduated from Fullerton Union HS, earned a BS from the U of Notre Dame in 1950, and an MS from Caltech in 1951. He lived in Newport Beach and Woodland Hills, and moved to Maryland in 1967. Bob was an avid sailor and loved to drive and work on classic sports cars. As Director of Planetary Exploration at NASA, Bob was instrumental in sending spacecraft to all eight planets of the Solar System. At the Rocketdyne division of North American Aviation in California, he had a hand in designing every rocket engine that sent Americans into space until the Space Shuttle. He published two books: Rocketdyne: Powering Humans into Space, and Beyond the Moon: A Golden Age of Planetary Exploration 1971-1978. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal, NASA's highest honor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 717 N. Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA on Saturday, September 7th at 12 pm followed by burial in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, in Orange. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Loyola Jesuit Secondary School in Malawi, Africa (loyola-malawi.org), the Planetary Society (planetary.org), or a charity of your choice.

Published in Orange County Register on August 31, 2013 - (available until Aug 31, 2014)

August 28, 2013

Robert Kraemer dies at 84; former NASA head of planetary exploration

The son of a citrus rancher, the Caltech alumnus was also an expert in rocket engines.

Robert S. Kraemer, NASA's former director of planetary exploration who was also an expert in rocket engines, died Aug. 20 at an assisted living home in Catonsville, Md., of complications from a fall, his family said. He was 84.

Kraemer joined NASA in 1967 and, in one of his early assignments, managed the development of a Mars surface laboratory mission at NASA's headquarters in Washington.

After the project was canceled because of congressional concerns, he was appointed manager of advanced planetary programs and technology and in 1970 was named director of planetary programs.

"In this position he oversaw the successful completion of 12 missions to launch spacecraft into the solar system to study its planets, moons and more," Brian Compere, assistant managing editor of the Diamondback newspaper at theUniversity of Maryland, wrote in a profile of his grandfather. "He faced political, financial and technical challenges in managing an unprecedented burst of planetary exploration" that produced groundbreaking results.

Kraemer was associated with the missions Mariner 9 and 10, Pioneer 10 and 11, Helios 1 and 2, Viking 1 and 2, Voyager 1and 2 and Pioneer Venus 1 and 2.

The son of a citrus rancher and a homemaker, Robert Samuel Kraemer was born Oct. 21, 1928, in Fullerton and raised in Placentia. He received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1950.

After receiving a master's degree in aeronautics and rocket propulsion from Caltech in 1951, he worked for North American Aviation's Rocketdyne Division in Canoga Park on rocket propulsion for a secret intercontinental cruise missile called Navaho.

"By 1961, he was head of all advanced projects for the NAA rocket team, also called Rocketdyne. His work with high-performance launch engines during this time led him to determine they had all the rocket technology the U.S. would use for the next two decades," Compere wrote.

Kraemer then became chief engineer for space systems at Ford Aeronutronic in Newport Beach, where he worked until he joined NASA. A Maryland resident since 1967, he retired in 1990.

Kraemer wrote several books, including "Rocketdyne: Powering Humans Into Space" and "Beyond the Moon: A Golden Age of Planetary Exploration 1971-1981." He received the Distinguished Service Medal, NASA's highest honor.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Park Kraemer; sons David, Timothy and Stephen; daughters Anita Kraemer, Kathryn McCoy and Joan Compere; brothers Larry of Yorba Linda and Don of Riverside; sister Karen of Santa Fe, N.M.; and 11 grandchildren.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for noon Sept. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 717 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia, followed by burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.

GUGGISBERG, IRIS LENORE JONES, FUHS 1948

IRIS LENORE (JONES) GUGGISBERG, FUHS 1948
1930 - 2013 | Obituary

 

(HUSBAND REX WAS FUHS 1944.)

Guggisberg, Iris Lenore, has gone home into the arms of Jesus. She was preceded by her two boys, Mark and Bradley, and her beloved husband, Rex Frederick Guggisberg. Born July 31, 1930, Iris grew up in Buena Park and graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1948. In December of that year she married Rex. They were joyfully married for 61 years.

They settled in Fullerton and had three children, Mark , Bradley, and Ann. She was one of God's miracles having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2009. She outlived the doctor's diagnosis by 4 years of quality life and passed peacefully on August 12, 2013 at home, with family by her side. Iris had a sharp mind and a love of friends, food, books, and travel. Her love of work led her from Knott's Berry Farm to Del Piso Tile to the Anaheim Convention Center Red Coats. She was a woman of grace and courage who inspired everyone who knew her, with her love of God and zest for life. Iris leaves a legacy of love and laughter to her daughter Ann Guggisberg , her son in law, Rex Henry, her sister, Pinky Betz, and all her cherished family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Rose Drive Friends Church on Tuesday, August 27th at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society of the National Kidney Foundation. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

Published in Orange County Register on August 20, 2013 (Available until Aug 20, 2014)

Connie,

Thank you so much for your FUHS information. You are appreciated. Unfortunately (old age, I guess) I was unable to comment directly on the FUHS Alumni Blog site. Pls. put up for me the following on Iris's comments:

 

I knew, and loved Iris as a wonderful person, and friend to all. Especially to me. From elementary school through our`1944-1948 years at FUHS, and later in life at certain events, it was always uplifting to be around her. After all these years I still vividly remember, and value, the good times, the good friends, and the high school pals and gals left behind on grad day June 1948. I am saddened that she is gone, but am heartened to know we will all see her, and each other, again one day.

 

John (Junior) V. Briggs

FUHS 1944-1948

Message from 1948 class rep Joan Grigsby Sorsabal

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:00 AM

 

I just talked to Gwynn. She went to Iris’ Service yesterday. She said it was a beautiful service and there were a lot of friends and family there. They had a reception at the house afterward.

Gwynn Fulbright Moodie, Roberta Hamilton Ellis, Donna Johnson Shook and Genie LeVally Page attended from the Class of ’48. While visiting with others she heard that Frances Sorrells Crandall had passed away within the last couple of weeks. I haven’t been able to find out anything about Frances. Has anyone heard anything?

 

Joan

RODIECK, LES (FUHS 1944)

LESTER EDWARD RODIECK Sr.

(1926 - 2013)  FUHS 1944

Les passed away peacefully on August 5, 2013 in Villa Park, CA. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Marilyn; sister, Bertha M. (Rodieck) Clark of Gilroy, CA; three sons and their spouses, Barry (Mary), Charles (Charlee) and Lester Jr. "Eddie" (Colleen); six grandchildren, Brad, Marc, Trisha (Simmons), Erin (Califf), Nicholas and Neil; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Sue in 1974. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. His devotion to his family was such a big part of his life. Les was born in Atwood, CA on September 18, 1926. He was the 5th child of Emil and Elizabeth Rodieck of Atwood, CA.

He was a graduate of Fullerton Union High School prior to serving his country proudly as a member of the US Navy during (WWII) 1944-46. He also served as a volunteer fire fighter for the small town of Olive, CA and for the California State Forestry Dept. Les also served as a volunteer Sheriff Deputy for the OC Sheriff Dept. and was a board member and coach during the early years of Olive Little League. He also was a long time member of the American Legion in the City of Orange. He enjoyed his many years of membership in the Izaak Walton League of Orange and the many friendships he developed during that time. One of his greatest joys was farming and for many years he was in the citrus orchard management business for the areas of Atwood, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Brea and La Habra. He maintained the orchards and ranch that his father developed in the early 1900's, which are now the Santa Ana River Lakes. He then became a trenching contractor and operated his business as Rodieck's Backhoe Rental until he retired.

A celebration service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 1:00pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 1250 E. Heim Ave., Orange, CA 92865 with a reception to follow. In addition to the service, a gathering to celebrate and share stories will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at The Villa in Orange located at 510 E. Katella Ave. between 1:00pm - 4:00pm. He will be missed but we rejoice knowing that he is with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Donations may be made in Lester's name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Email condolences to www.chapmanfumeralcare.com.

Chapman funeral Care, directors toll free 855.628.0447

Published in Orange County Register on August 11, 2013 (Available until Aug 11, 2014)

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WAYNE CLARK, FUHS 1950

Email message from Sharon  Gregory McConnell, FUHS 1950:

Connie, I am not sure if any one has sent Wayne's obit to you or not, I
just heard from Joyce Packard
that Wayne had passed a way last year, I don't know what was the cause
of his death. I do know several years ago when I talked with him, he seemed
rather confused and maybe at the time he was at the beginning of
Alzheimer.
sorry I don't have any more info. I hate hearing about all our friends
leaving us-- but guess it is our age eh?
Thanks for all you do---
Sharon McConnell

Comment from Connie CVANHORN@PACBELL.NET :
I don't remember if I have a prior post regarding Wayne's passing. If anyone knows, let me know.

From Dave Williams  (FUHS '51) on Sept 23, 2013:

I REMEMBER WAYNE CLARK QUITE WELL. HE LIVED ON COLLINS STREET, WHERE MANY OF OUR LAHABRA ALUMNI LIVED. SEVERAL OF MY RELATIVES LIVED THERE. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AT OUR POW WOW, I SAT WITH WAYNE, AND TOLD HIM I REMEMBERED HIS PART IN THE (SORRY, MY MEMORY FADES, THE MUSIC GROUP WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS) WHEN THEY SANG THE SONG, "DEM BONES" HE REALLY CHEERED UP AT THAT, THAT SOMEONE WOULD REMEMBER HIM HITTING THOSE DEEP DEEP NOTES. DAVWMS

DON RAUPE, FUHS 1951

Aug 3, 2013

From Sharon Gregory McConnell, FUHS ‘50

Connie,
I just got an e--mail telling of Don Raupe's passing away. He had
cancer. I do not know when or any other info.
Think he Graduated from FUHS in 1952 or '53 and went to Ford School
and Wilshire. Laura Lee Bowie Wiggins might know more-- the e--mail
address I have was returned so it isn't any good, sorry.
Sharon Gregory McConnell

 

DON RAUPE, FUHS 1951

Please email me if you have any more information.

CVANHORN@PACBELL.NET