We recently heard about the passing of proud Wilson alumnus Phil "Skip" Butler. Sandy Svendby noted of his passing, "I think we all remembered him well, a fixture at Macy's. Leaves quite a legacy.😟 "
- TNT Article about Skip's retirement from Macy's -
Dan Fain passed away May 2, 2023. Dan was a very likable classmate at Wilson. After Wilson, Dan joined the Army and served in Vietnam. He lived in Tacoma the rest of his life. He had 2 children, 2 grand-kids and 3 great-grandkids.
We are sad to hear of the passing of Cheryl (Trine) Dacey in the Spring of 2023. Cheryl's family moved often before settling in Tacoma where she attended Wilson. So she had to make all new friends at WW High School, which wasn't difficult as she was very kind and sweet. Cheryl was a Girls Club Representative at Wilson in her senior year. After graduating, she attended CWU and had a career as a public school teacher, much loved by her students and staff. Cheryl loved being a mother to 4 kids and eventually was a grandma to 19 kids and great-grandma to 6.
Get ready to mark your calendars! Get set for the long awaited event! The date for our class dinner party is August 30th and we couldn't be more excited! We're the best class ever and we love to be together.
As we enjoy the warm days and balmy evenings of summer, we can't help but to feel the excitement building. This wonderful weather sets the mood to celebrate and while we wish this moment could last forever, it's only here a short time. So let's make the most of it, reconnect and reminisce about a special time with old friends, make new ones, and create memories that will last. So get your party hats ready and let's make this party an unforgettable event!
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WHEN
Wed., August 30th, 2023
4pm - 8pm
WHERE
Tacoma Yacht Club
5401 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma WA 98407
Online Map
TICKETS
Ticket price: $55.00
There are only 200 tickets, so order right away.
To order tickets, download the order form below, print and complete and mail with your check.
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Dinner - will be a buffet-style Italian Pasta Bar starting with an Antipasto Display, then ending with an elegant and delicious Tiramisu.
Cocktails - there will be a no-host bar from 4pm - 8pm.
Dress code - Casual Nice. Dress appropriately for a private club, shorts are ok. (no bathing suits, bare feet, sweat suits, etc.).
Music - We will be playing 1965 era music in the background.
Directions - Directions to Tacoma Yacht Club (new entrance):
Places to stay with character
The Villa B&B - (253) 572-1157
Tacoma Sweet Suite
Jensen's Bakery Suite
High-end Downtown Tacoma Apartment with secure parking
McMenamins Elks Temple - (253) 300-8777
Hotels
Marriott Tacoma Downtown - (253) 294-9200
Silver Cloud Hotel - Tacoma Waterfront - (253) 272-1300
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel - (888) 820-3555
La Quinta Inn & Suites - (253) 383-0146
Foss Waterway Seaport
Thea's Park (take a stroll, have a picnic)
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Lemay Car Museum
Museum of Glass
Washington State History Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Tacoma Comedy Club
Dorky's Arcade
Downtown Tacoma Craft Breweries
We have a date and location reserved for our next alumni gathering, REUNITING 2023, so please save the date. More information will be sent over soon.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 - 4pm-8pm
WHERE: Tacoma Yacht Club - 5401 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma WA 98407
Tickets will be sold online. When they are ready we post here with a link to purchase.
Jan (Honeywell) Moore, passed away peacefully on March 28th, surrounded by family. Jan was born and raised in Tacoma and attended Wilson High School before graduating from the University of Washington in 1969. Jan graduated with honors from Wilson. She was also very active as a member of the Honor Society, Girls Club, Spanish Club and History Society.
Jan worked as a Study Abroad advisor at PLU and UPS for more than 30 years. She loved encouraging students to see the world and broaden their perspective.
Jim Carlson passed away on September 27th, 2022 at the age of 75. He was born and raised in Tacoma and at Wilson, Jim was a member of the Key Club, the Letterman's Club and was a Class Representative. He used his excellent education at Wilson as a springboard to higher education, getting a BA at Western, his Master’s degree at Arizona State University and his PhD at Kent State University. Jim loved teaching and mentoring students and spent 35 years as a college professor at Providence College, RI.
