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Hudson Edward Kurth
The following article announcing Hudson's death was written by one of his daughters and was discovered by searching on the Internet by our reunion committee chairman, Joe Steins.
On October 3, 2018, Cathryn Susan Howard Kurth, aka “Sue,” left this earth to be in the presence of the Lord. On January 31, 2024, her husband, Hudson Edward Kurth, aka “Hud,” left to join her, after more than five years of missing her.
For those of us who have been left behind, the absence of both our parents is beyond deafening. Our world was shaken. How is it that while you think you appreciate those around you, while they are here on this earth, yet their departure leaves a void? It is an uncomfortable silence. One is never prepared enough. Being “orphans” is not so fun. I miss our daily calls, our theoretical discussions, our debates. How many times have I reached for the phone to call either?
Hudson is survived by his brother, David Kurth, and his 3 daughters: Debbie Kurth Kravits, Janice Kurth Amjadi and Dianne Kurth Curtin. He left 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 9 nieces/nephews and a legacy of remembering students.
In leu of flowers, please give, in Hudson’s name, to the ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah at www.davidjeremiah.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjudes.org
~ Debbie Kurth Kravits 07/07/25
Sandra (Velie) Hicks
I finally made the big move to Roseville, CA (north of Sacramento). It’s been interesting living in a “big city” after spending 27 years in quiet rural Kingman, AZ where we had no malls, the only shopping being Wal-Mart and 2 other stores. There are just so many choices here and so many restaurants to choose from! Plus, the weather is more pleasant! It’s also nice to have family close by. I sold my car in AZ, so I don’t have a car to drive. My girls take me shopping and, so far, I don’t miss driving, especially since I don’t know my way around.
07/10/25
Marilyn (Bergener) Neil
I enjoy hearing what our classmates are doing.
I'm taking a trip down to Branson, MO with friends to see the "Baldknobbers" show. Always lots to do in that town.
My sons are making it possible (by driving me) to go to my granddaughters wedding In August. It's an outdoor wedding in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Looking forward to being with lots of friends and family.
07/10/25
Vicki (Grubacich) Morris
Ed and I are still enjoying Coronado, CA activities. Our two daughters also live in Coronado. Our son is in Park City but comes here for skydiving. Attached photo is from grandson's May wedding in Chicago. His Mom (one of our Coronado daughters) is on the right.
Happy Summer, Vicki
07/10/25
Ed Vicki Grandson Bride His Mom
Lawrence Robert Foley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 88 years old.
Larry Foley was born in Fitchburg, Mass. on May 18, 1937. His parents, Frank and Ella Foley, raised Larry and his brother Tom, in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, where he enjoyed fishing and being a golf caddy.
In 1952, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ. Larry attended N. Phoenix High School and Arizona State University. While in Arizona he enjoyed fishing in the mountains and weekends at the family cabin in Apache Junction. While he was at ASU. he met Marcia Swope who was from Long Beach. After Larry graduated from college, he moved to CA and became a schoolteacher and began dating Marcia. They were married on February 11, 1961.
Larry and Marcia had three children: Stephen, Edward and Lisa. The family lived in Long Beach and Larry had fun coaching his sons’ Pop Warner Football team for many years and going to his kids’ sporting activities. Larry also loved the outdoors and was fond of fishing, camping and going on trips with his family. Larry left teaching in San Fernando and worked at Standard Oil Company from 1963-1995.
In later years, Larry and Marcia did a lot of traveling on cruises with their friends and visiting their daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in various states around the US. Larry also took up golfing and gardening, which he spent many happy hours doing in his spare time.
Larry had a wonderful life and was loved by his wife, Marcia, his three children, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
07/22/25
Marcia (Swope) Foley
Marcia has been a longtime member of our Reunion Committee. Her husband, Larry, passed away this month. He often joined us in our WHS dinners every other Monday. His obituary from the Luyben-Dilday website is presented below.
Janice (Brown) Dong
Janice notified us that she and her husband, Ron, have moved from Los Gatos (near San Jose) to Coronado (near San Diego), Ron’s hometown.
08/05/25
Margie (Nielsen) Brown
All is good here. I leave Tuesday for Bethlehem, PA to visit Bev (Becky Beckman) and Gayne Marriner for 10 days. Their 67th wedding anniversary is on the 10th.
08/05/25
Shari (Ballough) Penny
I am planning to come to CA for the reunion, staying from Oct 7-13, while trying to see everyone I want to see outside of the reunion.
I plan to stay at Nikki (Alderson) Benson's on the 8th and go with her to the reunion on the 9th. It will be so nice to see everyone.
My sister is in Sherman Oaks, and I'll be there a couple of days before going to Santa Barbara where I have four great-grandchildren I've never seen.
I am working on writing my second book and I've been involved with what I call "spiritual therapy" for those who are in assisted living. Many of them have dementia. It's been very rewarding to see the results -- many of these precious souls never have any visitors and are like empty vessels that are needing to be filled with God's Word. They trust me and I am so grateful to have this opportunity. The mom of one of my friends was the first person I had the chance to speak with. I see her about three times a week. It's like watching a caterpillar turn into a magnificent butterfly! Her son is astonished.
Warmest regards. 08/05/25
Shari's N. Carolina back yard in daylight and sunset
Sue Ellen (Dikeman) Marriner
July in Wilmington, NC has been hot and sunny, but there are rains often to cool down the days and nights. There are always activities and friends to meet here at Trinity Landing, the senior community I live in now. It is on the IntraCoastal Waterway, so my dog, Maverick, and I walk down to the dock almost every day.
Last Sunday I met our classmate, Shari (Ballough) Penny for brunch. She lives nearby. I wish all of you attending a great time, and I’m sorry I won’t be there.
The last week of August I will be going on a Road Scholar trip to Montreat, NC; it is near Asheville and the area has recovered a lot from the hurricane that did so much devastation there.
I visit with my daughter and grandsons often; they live nearby on the Cape Fear River, not far from here.
It seems like “yesterday” that we graduated from WWHS, with many happy memories in the years since.
Best wishes to each of you,
Sue Ellen 08/05/25
Nancy (Sloan) Morales
Still here in Corona with our granddaughter attending her last year at Cal Poly Pomona. We are closer to campus than her parent's location.
08/06/25
Mary Katherine (Mize) Hartman
Mary's daughter has informed us that her mom passed away in Corona, CA in June of 2023.
