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Blaine Poulsen

Blaine Elden Poulsen “Together Again” Husband, father, grandfather, and educator, Blaine Elden Poulsen, age 80, passed away October 7, 2009 after a long illness. Born May 21, 1929, in Anaconda, MT, to Loren Elden and Eileen Christiansen Poulsen. Married Betty Syme, together they had four children (later divorced). Married Carolyn Dennis Rogers. He became a step-father of four. Dad had many passions and hobbies. He enjoyed art and music. He loved hunting and fishing. Dad had a great sense of humor. He was an avid reader of all genres. He served in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the military he became an officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department. He was critically injured while on duty and retired soon after due to his injuries. Dad became a student at the University of Utah, where he ultimately received his Masters Degree. He worked at Kennecott as a painter/journeyman. He enjoyed many years as a school teacher of sixth grade in Magna. He received a national award for teaching along with many other awards. Dad was a member of the LDS Church. Survived by his children, Cheri (Thomas) Niedringhaus, Robyn (Bob) Brown, Kevin (Cindy) Poulsen, Donna (Ed) Roloson, Ken Rogers, John Rogers, Majesty (Jerald) Brown, and Sara Poulsen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Don (Ina) Poulsen, Terry (Connie) Poulsen and sister, Carol (Norm) Hardman. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Carolyn; son, Kent and great-grandson, Brighton. Funeral services will be held October 10, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, with a viewing one hour prior. Interment to follow.

The class of 89 has a Facebook page on which they are posting reunion details here:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90895870225

There’s nothing new on the Facebook page, and the website they have up still says nothing except that it’s under construction. Since those of you not on Facebook probably can’t see that page, I’ll summarize what’s going on:

• Jodi Crowther Sadler and Ryan Foote have taken the lead on planning the reunion.
• They plan to hold the reunion August 15th and plan to have a golf tournament earlier in the day and the reunion that night.
• They might hold the reunion in the school gym and set it up like a stomp.
• The golfing might be at the Westridge golf course.
• There might be a caterer, a bar, a licensed bar tender, a security guard, and music at the golf tournie.
• If they reserve the golf course, it will cost $1000 with a $500 deposit.
• Dinner plates may cost somewhere between $10 and $15 per plate.
• Food might come with choices of meat chicken, pork, beef, or vegetarian.

If anyone would like to send your comments or suggestions to those planning the class of 89 reunion, contact me. I’ll send your comments and suggestions onward. You may also comment on this page, but send me a message if you do because it won’t be visible until I publish it. I do that to keep spam off the site.

Ann Pearce: The first time I really noticed her and the typical leadership I’ve seen in her family, I was at a cold winter youth activity. We were riding sleds down a long hill, and I’ve never been fond of winter sports. I was freezing, and upset because of some teasing I’d received that day, perhaps because of a fall or two. It was one of Ann’s first activities. She came and talked to me, showed me kindness, brought me a hot chocolate, and made me feel much better about the whole activity. I heard about her passing while I was still on my mission.

Aaron Dabb died in 2009 from sleep apnea.

Aubrey Dillenbeck

Connie and Brandon Lowe. I was still in high school when Connie and Brandon died together in a car accident. I spent quite a bit of time with them and their family before the accident. They were close friends, and I still think of them.

Daniel Sateki Lao: see comments below.

Eric Barkley was always a true friend. When I lived in Utah County and hadn’t seen him for months or even years, he’d see me drive home to visit my parents, and he’d come straight up every time to visit.

Greig Pasternak died a few years ago. I don’t know much about him or how he died, but he graduated in ‘92, and worked at Packard Bell for a while.

Jason Van der Wekken was always fun to talk to. I worked with him at Reams for a while, saw him at some church activities, and always enjoyed his sense of humor.

Julie Johnson Stout: Read about Julie’s passing on FLFN.org

Lori Wimmer

Lynn Wooden-Fowler

Mellissa Barton died of complications during childbirth not long after she graduated in 1991.

Nicia Osness was a beautiful, exciting, fun-loving girl when I met her the end of my senior year in 1991. She lived in Montana the past several years, and loved it there. She died from complications after surgery on a brain tumor, and left behind a husband, Christopher LaPaine, and 4 children: Shayla, Zacceaus, Angelina, and Julia Ann.

Ryan Collins lived down the street from me. He died in 1999.

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