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In memoriam update info
In Memoriam
January & June 1968 RHS Grads
January & June 1968 RHS Grads
Thank you Barbara James Pollock for updating the list in alpha order. As of Sept. 22, 2018
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Beth lived her life with gusto and charisma. The friends she made at Redford, she claimed for life, always keeping us close physically and emotionally. She devoted her career to criminal justice and focused specifically on defending the rights of inmates. 'Bethie' had a great love of people and animals and world travel. We who loved her will always remember her passion, her brave spirit, and the most beautiful smile that could instantly brighten the darkest day. As she came near the end of her time here on earth, she asked only to be remembered for the joy she brought to many. And to this day, as promised, we do. We love you, Bethie. Obituary for Elizabeth J. Arnovits. Elizabeth Jule Arnovits died August 3rd, 2011 at Hospice of Lansing. Our beloved Beth departed us much too soon after a long battle with cancer that typified the courage and determination she displayed throughout her life. She was born April 12th,1950 in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. For 36 years she provided dynamic and creative leadership to the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency by lending her intelligence and strength to help the criminal justice system reach its ideals by effectively providing for the public safety in the fairest and most humane manner. In 2011 she was nominated for Greater Lansing Woman of the Year for her contributions to her field. Her friends, family and the young women she mentored have born witness to her generosity of spirit that blessed them, her beloved animals and any cause fortunate enough for her to give her heart to. Her sense of adventure led her to see places and things few of us will ever experience from polar bears near Hudson Bay to penguins in Antarctica to silver-backed gorillas in Africa and Darwin’s whole menagerie in the Galapagos Islands of the Pacific. She shared these with us in her wildlife photography that matched the best of National Geographic. She, along with her late husband were ardent patrons of the Potter Park Zoo. Each of us who knew Beth best can recount some critical moment or span in our lives when we needed her very badly and she responded with the full measure of her wisdom and warm strength. We feel blessed to have known her and only regret we had insufficient time to repay the debt. Beth was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Szafarczyk and is survived by her sister Mona Davis, niece Elizabeth Davis-Pennington, nephew Robert Davis Jr.,brother-law (Robert Davis) as well as her grand nephews and nieces: Colin, Davis, Elliot and Neve to whom she was the very generous and loving “Gramma Aunt Beth” and very special friend Susan Herman to whom the family wishes to express gratitude for her invaluable help and for loving our Beth so very deeply . A memorial will be held at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 South Bridge Street, Grand ledge, Michigan on Monday, August 8th at 4:00pm. Beth had requested any donations in her name be made to the Elizabeth Arnovits Juvenile Justice Fund at MCCD, 1000 West St. Joseph, Suite 400, Lansing, Michigan 48915. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.
More About Palmer Byrd Vaillancourt
Palmer Lee (Byrd) Vaillancourt - 6/68
Yearbook Ambition: Oakland University: Math
Schools Attended After RHS: Oakland University. U-M Dearborn, University of
Hartford - Executive MBA program
Where Have You Lived: Ann Arbor, MI; Hartford, CT
Where Do You Live Now: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Single - one 18-year-old daughter
Hobbies/Travels/Etc.: Professional pool player 1971-1976. Now enjoy golf, duckpin bowling, all
card games, Scrabble, and crafting,
Accomplishments/Awards: Co-founder and former director of Women's Professional Billiards
Assoc. 1976. Elected to Hall of Fame, 2001. Spent 20 years in the corporate world, now retired.
Favorite Memories of RHS: The music department and singing in the choir, girls' ensemble and
mixed ensemble. THE MUSIC MAN production.
https://obits.pennlive.com/us/obituaries/name/palmer-vaillancourt-obituary?id=35965714
Yearbook Ambition: Oakland University: Math
Schools Attended After RHS: Oakland University. U-M Dearborn, University of
Hartford - Executive MBA program
Where Have You Lived: Ann Arbor, MI; Hartford, CT
Where Do You Live Now: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Single - one 18-year-old daughter
Hobbies/Travels/Etc.: Professional pool player 1971-1976. Now enjoy golf, duckpin bowling, all
card games, Scrabble, and crafting,
Accomplishments/Awards: Co-founder and former director of Women's Professional Billiards
Assoc. 1976. Elected to Hall of Fame, 2001. Spent 20 years in the corporate world, now retired.
Favorite Memories of RHS: The music department and singing in the choir, girls' ensemble and
mixed ensemble. THE MUSIC MAN production.
https://obits.pennlive.com/us/obituaries/name/palmer-vaillancourt-obituary?id=35965714
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Ginny Rowley (butler) (click here for more details)
Richard M. McClean
Lydia May Graber: Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lydia May Graber (Canton, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on June 3, 2022, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lydia May Graber to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her brother-in-law, Harvey Graber (Terry), and her parents, John Thomas and Jeanne Thomas. She is survived by: her siblings, Jane Robertson (Tom) and Gail Moine (Robert); her siblings-in-law, Esther Zwiersta, Nelson (Ruby), Glen (Polly), Jonas (Diane), Irene Hochstetler (Lester) and Paul (Carol); and her husband Marvin Graber. She is also survived by her loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1255 E. Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, or Little People of America.
Where Have You Lived: Michigan: 1970-1986 California Where Do You Live Now: Belleville, Michigan
From RHS '68 Alums: Bios
Married. Divorced. Married to Marvin Graber. Career: I began my banking career in 1972 with Bank of America. During that time, I
became involved in the disability movement through an acting class at Paramount Studios. I was a member of the R.T.D. Improv Comedy Troup, worked in television,
music videos, and several movies (including "Return of the Jedi" as an Ewok) while living in California.
Moved back to Michigan in 1986 and continued my banking career as V.P. of Mortgage
Servicing until retiring in 1991. Accomplishments/Awards: 1992 - appointed Chairperson of the Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns by Governor Engler and served on the commission until March 2005. First woman president of Pontiac Optimist Club. 2002 - appointed to serve as a member of the Northwest Airlines Consumer Advisory Board for travelers with disabilities. A published author. Currently, work as a Disability Advocate doing motivational speaking, disability awareness, and sensitivity training around the country.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lydia May Graber (Canton, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on June 3, 2022, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lydia May Graber to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her brother-in-law, Harvey Graber (Terry), and her parents, John Thomas and Jeanne Thomas. She is survived by: her siblings, Jane Robertson (Tom) and Gail Moine (Robert); her siblings-in-law, Esther Zwiersta, Nelson (Ruby), Glen (Polly), Jonas (Diane), Irene Hochstetler (Lester) and Paul (Carol); and her husband Marvin Graber. She is also survived by her loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1255 E. Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, or Little People of America.
Where Have You Lived: Michigan: 1970-1986 California Where Do You Live Now: Belleville, Michigan
From RHS '68 Alums: Bios
Married. Divorced. Married to Marvin Graber. Career: I began my banking career in 1972 with Bank of America. During that time, I
became involved in the disability movement through an acting class at Paramount Studios. I was a member of the R.T.D. Improv Comedy Troup, worked in television,
music videos, and several movies (including "Return of the Jedi" as an Ewok) while living in California.
Moved back to Michigan in 1986 and continued my banking career as V.P. of Mortgage
Servicing until retiring in 1991. Accomplishments/Awards: 1992 - appointed Chairperson of the Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns by Governor Engler and served on the commission until March 2005. First woman president of Pontiac Optimist Club. 2002 - appointed to serve as a member of the Northwest Airlines Consumer Advisory Board for travelers with disabilities. A published author. Currently, work as a Disability Advocate doing motivational speaking, disability awareness, and sensitivity training around the country.
Colleen Haberlog - 6/68
August 1 1950 - November 22, 2011
Colleen was a single mother and did an excellent job raising her 4 daughters and one son. She died because of complications from diabetes.
Michael Jay Larmee
LIVONIA - Michael Jay Larmee, 73, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September, 21, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1950. He grew up in a loving home with his sister, Jan, on a street where he met several life-long friends. After graduating from Redford High School, Mike went on to get a bachelor's degree in education from Central Michigan University. He used that degree to become a Detroit Public School teacher, teaching social studies and eventually computer science, which was a hobby of his before most people knew what a computer was.
It was during those early years of teaching that Michael met the love of his life, Maureen. They got married in 1976 and had their first son, Mark, a couple years later. They moved to Livonia just before their second son, Sean, was born in 1987. Michael was a loving and dedicated husband and father.
Mike loved nature and photography, taking many beautiful pictures, particularly on trips to the Upper Peninsula with his family and dog. He could be stubborn, but also deceptively sweet. He enjoyed making people laugh and having friends over for one of his delicious dinners. Music and learning about new things, especially technology, were something he always cherished. He was passionate about making the world a better place, and for those who knew him, he most certainly did. Michael was deeply loved and will be truly missed.
Michael J. Larmee was preceded in death by his parents, Mona and LaVerne Larmee, and is survived by his sister, Jan Buike, his wife, Maureen Larmee, and his sons, Mark Larmee and Sean Larmee.
Donations to Doctors Without Borders, National Parks Conservation Association, or Crisp Point LightHistorical Society would be greatly appreciated.
LIVONIA - Michael Jay Larmee, 73, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September, 21, 2023.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1950. He grew up in a loving home with his sister, Jan, on a street where he met several life-long friends. After graduating from Redford High School, Mike went on to get a bachelor's degree in education from Central Michigan University. He used that degree to become a Detroit Public School teacher, teaching social studies and eventually computer science, which was a hobby of his before most people knew what a computer was.
It was during those early years of teaching that Michael met the love of his life, Maureen. They got married in 1976 and had their first son, Mark, a couple years later. They moved to Livonia just before their second son, Sean, was born in 1987. Michael was a loving and dedicated husband and father.
Mike loved nature and photography, taking many beautiful pictures, particularly on trips to the Upper Peninsula with his family and dog. He could be stubborn, but also deceptively sweet. He enjoyed making people laugh and having friends over for one of his delicious dinners. Music and learning about new things, especially technology, were something he always cherished. He was passionate about making the world a better place, and for those who knew him, he most certainly did. Michael was deeply loved and will be truly missed.
Michael J. Larmee was preceded in death by his parents, Mona and LaVerne Larmee, and is survived by his sister, Jan Buike, his wife, Maureen Larmee, and his sons, Mark Larmee and Sean Larmee.
Donations to Doctors Without Borders, National Parks Conservation Association, or Crisp Point LightHistorical Society would be greatly appreciated.
It is with great sadness that I am posting this message. We just received word that Gary Mantalas suddenly passed away yesterday. He has been living in the Philippines and was looking forward to attending the 50th Year Reunion, planning on bringing his brothers, Jim and John. Rest In Peace Gary. You will be missed, 😢 (Thanks Delane Smith Thompson for the info)
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When she said 'yes' those guys in the background cheered! (no sound in the video)
source: https://www.facebook.com/gary.mantalas.3?fref=mentions |
Roberta Thompson
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Claudette Tyrer died from injuries from a car accident just before graduation.
Sorry I don't have the date or her picture. From Facebook List. Names will be updated
1968 Laurence R. (Larry) Green Passed April 14, 2014 Stuart, FL. Cancer 1968 Terry Tebedo, cancer date unknown. 1968 Oliver E. Halfyard, passed about 2010 1968 Tony Eihlers, KIA Vietnam about 1971 1968 Walter Silka 8/29/47-5/22/68, killed in Colorado, auto wreck 1968 Richard N. Miller, JR, passed away July, 2005 1968 Robert Fullerton class of 68. Passed 2014. |