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Kazuhiko Wakugami ~ Class of 1984

Kazuhiko Wakugami ~ Class of 1984

Departed ~ 4/27/22

Barry Jien lovingly posted:
It saddens me to report that we have lost one of our members, Kazuhiko a few days ago in Thailand. I took this picture during our Pattaya trip in 1984.

D.O.B. 11/3/1966
Departed:. 4/27/2022
Cremated: 4/30/2022

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Bernice “Bea” Scheible

Bernice Bea Scheible ~ F. Faculty 1962 – 1966

Departed ~ 6/28/2020

Bernice “Bea” Scheible
February 28, 1920 – June 28, 2020

Mrs. Bernice “Bea” Elaine Scheible, daughter of the late Mildred Evaline “Eva” and John Myers, was born on February 28th, 1920 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois. She was the ninth out of ten children. Bea graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in 1936 at the age of 16, and continued her higher education at the University of Illinois, class of 1941, with a degree in Education.

In 1946, while working at the University of Illnois’ Department of Education, she met a dashing young man, Lt. Colonel Wilbur Roy Scheible, affectionately known as “Scheib,” who was attending the University for his Masters in Electrical Engineering. They were married on June 22, 1947 and blessed with four children, William (Bill), Mark, Jane and Eric. Bea and Scheib celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 2001.

Bea truly embraced life to the absolute fullest and enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. In 1962, the family was transferred to Bangkok, Thailand. During her 4 years in Thailand, the family explored most of Southeast Asia and grew to love the country as their second home. With her teaching credential, Bea became a teacher at the International School of Bangkok (62-66). Upon returning to the States, she settled in Saratoga, California, where she taught at both Saratoga High and Los Gatos High Schools. After retiring from the school district, Bea and Scheib, continued their love of travel and traveled the world including China, New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Europe.

Bea had the ability to light up the room wherever she was and always had a big smile on her face. She gave the best hugs in the world and was a dedicated Friend, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, music, reading, holidays and lots of family gatherings.

She will be deeply missed and cherished in the lives of her 4 children, William (Bill) Scheible, Mark Scheible, Jane Thomas (Scheible) and Eric Scheible, her Daughter-in-laws, Jill, Kathy and Rita along with her 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, with 2 more on the way.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Terraces of Los Gatos for the incredible care that they gave Bea during her 14 years of living at the Terraces

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Patabun Oppusunggu ~ Class of 1972

Patabun Oppusunggu ~ Class of 1972

Departed ~ 11/7/2011

Patabun Oppusunggu’s sister Kartini Oppusunggu wrote.

I am not sure if our ISB classmates of 1972 know about the passing of my brother Patabun Oppusunggu (Class 1972) on 7 Nov 2011 in Jakarta. He has now joined by our beloved parents, Mami (2013) and Papi (2021).

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Paul Joseph Drakulich ~ Class of 1972

Paul Drakulich ~ Class of 1972

Departed ~ 4/18/22

LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY WILLIAM “BILL” CLARKE CLASS OF 1967

This is a FB Obituary for Paul Drakulich, my brother in law, who recently passed, I will do my best from what I know – Paul Joseph Drakulich passed away on April 18th, 2022, after 8 days in the hospital in Chiang Rai,Northern, Thailand; as a result of a condition of cancer, he has been struggling with for many years.

At his side was his spouse Yada Buchuen Drakulich, who he met and married when he relocated to Chiang Rai, Thailand in approximately 2016. Paul had been traveling off and on to Thailand since 2012. Paul was employed as a teacher at a local school in Chiang Rai, and was quite happy with his life there.

Paul was born September 7th, 1954 to Sam Drakulich of Nevada and Jeanne Forsythe of Reno, Nevada, Sam’s work with the CIA took the family all over the Far East and Africa, starting in Saipan, then Ethiopia, and Thailand, Vietnam, Paul also stayed in the Phillipines, Okinawa, and Hong Kong at various times, he transferred to International school of Bangkok in 1967 as part of the group known as Saigon Kids; he attended school at ISB in 1968 as well, the same Class as my brother David Clarke 1972, and is remember by some of his classmates at ISB, and then Paul headed back to McLean, VA graduating there in 1972 from Mclean High School.

Paul was a Marine right out of High School, and went straight to Radford University, in Virginia after he left the Marines, there he had many friends and is well remembered as a friendly and likable person. After Radford, Paul lived and worked in Virginia for many years before deciding to head back to Thailand in 2012. For a while Paul has worked in Northern, VA; then he bought a house in the Richmond, Va area, and worked with his childhood friend from Saipan, Kenny Secora, in repairing computers, and was quite good at it, before shifting to Chiang Rai as his final place of residence in 2012.

Paul was preceded in his passage from life by his Father Sam Drakulich, and his mother Jeanne Drakulich, both of whom are buried together at Arlington National Cemetery for service in WW2, OSS, and for careers in the CIA.

Paul is survived by his older Sister Diana Drakulich-Clarke, of Virginia, his niece Shavonne Wei Ming Drakulich-Clarke of Washington, DC., his other sister Darcee Funkhauser (nee Drakulich) of California, his brother Donald Drakulich of Virginia, and his nephew Damian Drakulich of Virginia. Paul is also remembered by countless cousins in Nevada, and cousins from his Mom’s family in California, and fondly by Thai spouse Yada Buchuen Drakulich, and by his many Thai friends, and Ex Pat American friends in Thailand, Paul was cremated in a Buddist ceremony, and his spouse Yada says his ashes will be scattered at his favorite beach in Thailand, as per his wishes, God Bless, Rest in peace Paul Drakulich.

Cremation

Cremation Video

High School Daze McLean, VA,

College and later

Thailand

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Denise Marie Donnell Moonan ~ Class of 1966

Denise Donnell Moonan ~ Class of 1966

Departed ~ 4/4/22

Denise Marie Donnell Moonan


March 10, 1948 – April 4, 2022


Denise Marie Donnell Moonan, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was born on March 10, 1948 in Antwerp, Ohio. She is survived by her loving spouse, Patrick J. Moonan Jr, her 4 children: Elizabeth Ann Heddy, Amy Donnell Lucas, Mary Ailene Woomer, and Gregory Michael Moonan. As well as six grandchildren; Bridget Elizabeth Heddy, Morgan Alexandra Heddy, Adriana Pearl Woomer, Brooke Marie Woomer, Richelle Lucas, DJ Lucas, and Linda Lucas and 3 great-grandchildren; Alexander Patrick Moonan, Daniel Robert Moonan, Connor Nolan Moonan.

She was the first daughter of Lt. Colonel Henry Kenneth Donnell and Edna Ailene Donnell. Denise was raised with a strong military foundation, living overseas in Thailand, Italy, and Hawaii, she considered her childhood home to be in Petersburg, VA. Denise graduated from International School of Bangkok (ISB). Denise raised her family in PA and most recently moved to Long Neck, Delaware where her loved ones spent their summers visiting. Denise believed that her many travels defined her as well-rounded, adaptable, and inclusive. She believed her Army brat lifestyle gave her confidence and made her the loving, compassionate soul she was.

Denise dedicated herself to Early Childhod Education, leading and impacting the lives of hundreds of children and many families over the 30 plus years of service. She held a special place in her heart for her KinderCare Family. She taught future generations to always aspire and conquer with compassion and positivity. Passing these cultural triumphs through 4 generations which her family will continue to pass on.

Most recently Denise devoted herself to VA veterans’ wives’ group and found so much joy staying connected with her ISB family and attending reunions whenever possible.

Denise’s biggest accomplishments have always been the strong, compassionate family she has built, her loving marriage of 53 years and the dedication and service to numerous Veteran Associations.

Denise peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 4th, 2022.

Forever in our hearts and always loved, her legacy continues through her children, grandchildren, and great -grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday April 7th from 6 to 8 PM or on Friday April 8th from 10 to 11 AM with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 AM at McConaghy Funeral Home, 328 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore PA. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, West Conshohocken, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America- Chapter 1105

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Ryan P. Farley ~ Class of 1991

I have not been able to located Ryan’s pic. I have searched every Erawan from 1991 – 1979 K-12.

Ryan Farley ~ Class of 1991

Departed ~ 9/29/2012

FARLEY–Ryan P., 39, of Montclair, NJ, passed suddenly, September 29. A Memorial Service will be on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Martin’s Home for Service, Inc., 48 Elm St., Montclair, NJ. Survived by, his children; Clare and Oliver, their mother; Joyce, and his parents; Boris and Evelyn Farley. (Class of 91)

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