A Special Announcement from Emily Lukin and Family

Emily Lukin and Family sent in this Special Announcement and Invitation to Max Lukin's Celebration of Life. Along with this announcement, Emily included this:

"To all, Please keep us in your prayers.

Thank you,

Emily and family"

This interesting photo was found on line with a strange caption: "The Sleepy Little Town of Montesano at the Western exit of town...They ticket a lot in this town, so Drive Slow!"

We could say a lot more about Montesano than that!!! Guess ya gotta live here to know more about it!!!!

Thought all you MHS Alumni would get a kick out of this!

Classmates respond...

Classmates respond...
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Would you please get me an address so that I may respond? I know how much cards mean at a time like this.
Thanks,
Emily Lukin

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Thanks for keeping us aware of the happenings of our classmates. I do appreciate it very much.
Hope everything is going well with everyone...I am busy, as we all are. I became a Guardian ad Litem 2 years ago...not easy, but that is where God wants me at this time. I am also a Ham radio operator and serving in Emergency Radio Services in Centralia. Taking a CERT class also.....I'm trying to keep ahead of old age...I'll let you know if it works. At least I don't have much time to get into mischief.
"It would be nice if some of us could get together sometime for coffee or lunch....before we all dwindle away."
Thanks again....
Evelyn Daily

(editors note:) Evelyn has a good idea of getting together for coffee or lunch...before more are gone...we should give this some thought and come up with a plan...What do you think?

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I guess we are entering an area that I have not wanted to deal with. It is such a sad thing to lose people. It makes me nervous to think that some day my time will come. Don't think I will deal with it very well. Best wishes to all,
Les Shorey

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(phone conversation) I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Eli, it is so sad that he lost his wife just a few days before his passing. I think this is a time of life where we really do begin to think of it more.
Lila Scott

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(phone conversation) I just wanted to let you know that Eli Prkut passed away early this morning at Veterans Hospital in Seattle. Eli had a massive stroke and died just a few days later. I just talked to his brother Ed on the phone and he said that his wife Marie had just died suddenly a few days ago. I'm not sure of any more details but will let you know if I hear more.
Tom Gruhn

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It is sad to hear of another classmate passing. Doubly sad in the fact that Eli had just lost his wife Marie a few days earlier. We will pass on the classes condolences to his family and to his brother Ed Prkut and their families.
Charlie Crass

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As a class member of the Montesano High School Class of "55", I send my sympathy to Eli's family and to his brother Ed and his family. Eli will be missed and appreciated. I will always remember going through school with Eli and getting to know him. Best regards to all.
(name withheld by request)

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Daily World Obituaries

Eli Prkut

Seattle--Former Harborite Eli Prkut of Tacoma died Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He was 72

He was a graduate of the Montesano High School, Class of 1955 and had served in the United States Navy.

At his request, no service will be held.

The "In Memory" page is updated

It is with sadness that we update the "In Memory" page again. Eli Prkut has been added with the announcement of his passing today, 5-12-09.

From top to bottom: Lawrence Louthan, Richard Kiliz, Carol Spangler, Charlotte Satterstrom, Mary Bea Dickenson, Bonnie Bennifield, Joanna Christensen, Sharon Virville, Dave Colton, Eloise Anker, Marion Durrin, Mr. Donald Hoyt, Class Advisor, Fred Willis, Max Lukin and Eli Prkut.

Another change in the "In Memory Page"

A new e-mail to add to the list

Lila has scouted out a new e-mail...for Ed Dierick and his wife Evelyn. Please up-date your Class e-mail list with the following information.

evelyndierick@gmail.com

Thanks to Lila and Evelyn for sending in this new information!

Another Classmate passes...

It is sad to report that another Classmate of the Class of "55" has passed away. Eli Prkut suffered a massive stroke last week and died today. He had just lost his wife Marie less than a week ago when she passed away suddenly. It is with sadness that we announce this news regarding Eli. We will provide more information as it is received.

The Class of "55" started way back in 1941

5 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN 1942

Row 1 - Miss Allert, Janet Christian, Marion , Marilyn Monticello, Edna , Winifred Sandberg, Kay , Lila LaBreck, Bobbette Watters, and Patsy Thaanum.

Row 2 - Jackie , Victor , Bobby , Dick Keller, Gary , Richie Kiliz, Danny , Don Millich, Earl Wilder, Jimmie Moch, Andy Furnia, and Stanley Thompson.

4 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN 1941

Row 1 - Miss Allert, Barbara Pearson, Louisa Capriotti, June Althusius, Maxine Fullmer, Charlotte Satterstrom, Lila LaBreck, Marilyn Monticello, and Janet Christian.

Row 2 - Stanley Thompson, Pat , Richie Kiliz, Jimmie Moch and Burt Smith.

More Grade School Photos to follow...Look for new ones over the next few weeks.

Photos of the Class of "55" in 1990's Class Get-Together

Relaxing and visiting at the informal get-together

in the 90's. The group gathering in the 90's

The Class of "55" has been good to gather whenever the opportunity arises!...Remember, the 55th Class reunion will be held the Summer of 2010!

OK...for those who have asked, here are the names for those in the group photo: Back row, JoAnn, Earl, Tom, Jim, Rosella, Richard, Charlie, Marion's half face, Max, Pete, Evelyn, Maxine, Carlene, Robert and Sharon. Front row: John, Louisa, Elsie, Lila, Willa Mae (leaning over) Dorothy & Jean Marie.