In Memoriam - Jim Carlson

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.

- Read his online obituary -

In Memoriam - Judy (Johnson) Kane

We just recently heard of the passing of Judy (Johnson) Kane on May 30, 2022. I had Judy in my homeroom class and I remember her as very nice, quiet and smart. Judy graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1969, Alpha Phi Sorority. She is survived by her twin sister Julie Anne Johnson of Seattle.

- Read her online obituary -

In Memoriam - Barbara (Bailor) Pearson

We are saddened by the passing of Barbara (Bailor) Pearson on April 17, 2022. I remember Barbara as very friendly, beautiful and sophisticated. She was a member of the Wilson German Club.

The memorial service for Barbara will be:

June 13, 1 pm
John Knox Presbyterian Church
109 SW Normandy Rd
Normandy Park, WA 98166

Come celebrate her life.

In Memoriam - Dave Williams

Our classmate David Neil Williams recently passed away. At Wilson, Dave was a member of the Honor Society and the Chess Club and he graduated with honors. I remember Dave as well respected, good mannered, quick with a joke, and a nice looking guy too. He was a gentle soul.

We will post his obituary when it becomes available in the New Year.

In Memoriam - Toni (Kolar) Crandall

Toni passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2021.

Toni was involved in a lot of activities at Wilson. She was a member of the Student Council, Honor Society and Varja (Wilson girls honorary service organization). Toni was the class of '65 Treasurer and one of three Daffodil Princesses. She did all that and graduated with honors.

We will all remember Toni as pretty, popular, smart, tall and very nice to everyone.

- Read her online obituary -

In Memoriam - Susan (Neumann) Fagering

Susan (Neumann) Fagering passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, July 25th 2021. Susan was born in North Dakota and then grew up in Tacoma. She married her Wilson HS sweetheart Bob Fagering after she graduated and they've been together ever since.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th at the VFW Hall, 4741 N Baltimore St. in Tacoma, WA.

- Read her online obituary -

Reunion News

Dear Wilson Class of '65 Alumni,

We hope you are all well and happy.

We've been keeping our fingers crossed that things would be back to normal soon. We cancelled our September reservation for the Tacoma Yacht Club earlier this year. Although things are starting to open up, the Tacoma Yacht Club is still closed until further notice and not taking reservations at this time.

We really want to get everyone together as soon as possible, so we don't want to wait until our 60th reunion in 2025. Since things are still up in the air right now, we will reassess our options when things are more opened up and normal. We will keep you posted when we have news about our next event.

Until then, everyone stay safe and healthy.