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Marlene (Shimmings) Suval
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you 1955 Wilsonite. Each year passes faster than the last. This has been an eventful year for Bill and me. We replaced our wonderful Dachshund, Fritzie, after she went to doggy heaven, with another beautiful Dachshund puppy we named Schatzi, which means “little sweetheart” in German. Believe me, getting an 8-week-old puppy isn’t for the weak and elderly.
Bill and I also spent a week in Kauai last September. We also were informed that we would be great-great grandparents in January 2026. Plus, 2 granddaughters will be having our 6th and 7th great-grandchildren this December. What fantastic Christmas gifts that will be! God is so good.
I want to wish each and every classmate a very special blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year, and many more.
Best regards to all,
Marlene
12/06/25
Diane (Gordon) Oliver Felchlin
Quick-responding Diane wrote, "Better sit down - I am writing you!
My mother always said that 'the road to hell was paved with good intentions'"!
Last year, 2024, started with a solo tiger safari in India. Numerous tiger sightings--wonderful! I followed that with a tour of Sri Lanka, a beautiful country and lovely people.
This was followed by a trip to Portugal with a group of friends. Jim and I had been there on our honeymoon in 1975, and it brought back many lovely memories.
This year has been a challenge. I had both hips replaced -- one in January and the second in May (complicated with a torn abductor tendon). I am still doing PT and slowly improving.
I'm headed to England next week for a seven-day crossing of the North Atlantic. I'll spend a few days in London, then join my youngest daughter and her husband in Paris for Christmas!
I am still in my home at Lake Tahoe and feel very blessed. I just watched a red-tailed hawk hunting in the adjacent meadow.
I miss you all!
Fondly, Diane 12/06/25
Charles Lourtie
Charles sent this early photo of the entrance corner of our campus. It was built in 1925 and opened for classes in 1926, so its centennial year will be celebrated next year. 12/12/25
Vicki (Grubacich) Morris
Ed and I are well but slower. I guess it comes with being 88. Below is a scan of our Christmas card.
Merry Christmas!
Happy 2026 to the Class of 1955
12/12/25
Caron (Nelson) Thomas
Here are both sides of Carol's Christmas letter, which was scanned and is posted below.
12/16/25
Bill Beard
Excerpts from Bill's Christmas letter:
All our travels this year were visiting family. For the first time in many years we didn't leave the country, telling you that we are slowing down.
Our Santa Barbara daughter, Krista, enjoys teaching only 21 third grade students, and she lives only one mile from home. On one recent visit, we had her out for dinner and found ourselves seated and eating at the next table from Michael Douglas. No, we did not introduce ourselves!
We visited our son, Derek, in Austin, TX, with his wife, Lara, and children, Lela (16) and Harper (13), where Derek works for Broadcom. We saw many driverless cars (WAYMO) there. On the flight home, we sat next to another celebrity, Dennis Quaid, who was also flying economy class.
In Yorba Linda where we live, Bill drives to UCLA once a week, choosing to stay engaged, useful, and active. We lost our Sheltie, Kerby, but found a rescue Sheltie in L.A. named Lexy, our fourth Sheltie dog.
This time of the year is a great reminder of God's faithfulness in your lives and ours.
12/23/25
Marilyn (Bergener) Neil
I remain in good health. I still live in the small rural town of Stockton, Missouri. So, what little driving I do (with macular degeneration) is still possible.
My son asked me the other day if I would like to take a trip to California. He said he would go with me so I could see my siblings and nieces and nephews. He lives in North Carolina and is getting close to retirement. Perhaps it could be during a time when some Wilson classmates were meeting.
I know God has blessed me and I'm looking forward to another year serving Him.
12/24/25
Sue Ellen (Dikeman) Holleman
I will be on a Road Scholar “World Academy” trip on the new Queen Anne from January 8 to mid-April, leaving from London, visiting Portugal, west coast African cities, around South America, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Manila, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, Hawaii, Los Angeles, through the Panama Canal, and ending in Florida. It is an awesome adventure, and it takes a lot of planning. My daughter will check on my villa here and keep my dog, Maverick, while I am away. I talk with Marcia (Swope) Foley often, and she enjoys being with you all at the biweekly WHS dinners. At this stage of life, I wish all our classmate friends the very best wishes and cheers.
12/30/25
Carol (McGrew) Tielsch
After visiting over 60 countries in the past 25 years, George and I have decided to cruise the United States. Our last trip was sailing up the Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis. I was so impressed with the South and their lifestyle. They still believe in the American way and family values. It was a wonderful trip. We are planning on cruising the Great Lakes this June, which I have never seen.
I am still playing tennis 3 times a week (although my body would rather lay on the couch and read) as well as Mah Jongg and bridge. We spend the “season” attending great theater, concerts and speakers' series. The summers are HOT, and I finally get to spend my time reading on my couch. Hope everyone has a great New Year! Stay healthy! 01/02/26
