Author: David Wilkerson

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Joseph Joe Benson ~ Class of 1969

Joseph Joe Benson ~ Class of 1969

Departed ~ 12/09/69 ~ Car Accident

 

 

Joe was a great friend. He and I hung out when I was a Senior and he was a Junior. He was actually older than me because he had been set back a year one time because he broke his back. I had been accidentally enrolled at ISB as a sophomore when I should have been a freshman so I was a little ahead. We played guitars and did a little clubbing around Bangkok. We had talked about going to college together but I went to Portland State in Oregon and he changed his mind the next year and went back east. He had thought about Gonzaga in Washington. I think a couple of ISB Alums from the class of ’69 went to the same school with him. I’ll never forget the last letter I got. I had written him about school and such and eagerly opened the reply letter. Unfortunately it was from his mother. She said He and two friends had gone out for some pizza and been in a traffic accident. Joe didn’t make it. I will try to dig out some pics of Joe to send in. I know several others who called him friend at ISB have missed him as much.

Steve Duncan ’68

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Mikell R. Bedenbaugh ~ Class of 1968

Mikell R. Bedenbaugh ~ Class of 1968

Departed 8/17/2004

Mikell was famous at ISB for throwing the discuss and being a great athlete.  He loved football and other sports.  He could throw the discus twice as far as any Thai competitor (or so it seemed).  The class of 70 should remember him as our football coach for the class rival games.  I will always remember him because I was sprinting a 100 yard dash during cross country training and without seeing us he had hurled the discus down field and it zinged right over my head, missing my skull by about two inches.  This surely would have been my demise if it had made contact.

Mike was an avid surfer and actually made surfboards professionally.  He has made surfboards for famous surfers including Ben Aipa. Mike died of a heart attack while surfing near his home in Little River, South Carolina. All the local surfers and others, did a ceremonial wake for him, honoring his life. His father is a career marine and was stationed in Pattaya in the late sixties.  Mike also lived near San Diego when he came back from Thailand.

I had been trying to find Mike ever since 1970 because I knew he was probably in California but when I did finally find his family, in 2006, his mom gave me the sad news.  I had a nice heart felt phone conversation with her about Mike and his life.

I wish Mike could have made it to a reunion because I know he would have really enjoyed seeing his old buddies.

MW Brougham 70

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Mrs. Lois Trudering Trudy Doggett ~ F-Faculty

Mrs. Trudy Doggett ~ F-Faculty

Departed ~ 6/22/2012

 

 

 

Passing of Lois ‘Trudy’ Doggett – ISB English Literature Teacher 1965-1969

Tue, 2012-06-26 13:20 — Ralph Doggett

It is with sadness that I tell you that my mother, Lois Trudering (“Trudy”) Doggett, died peacefully in Grasse, France, on June 22, 2012, aged 90. She was a beloved teacher of English literature at the International School of Bangkok between 1965 and 1969.  She also taught at international schools in Pakistan, Vietnam, and Kenya. She later took on a variety of roles, notably as a UN and World Bank consultant, assisting poor countries in their economic development planning, including Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Somalia, Liberia, Guinea-Conakry and Mozambique. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, six children, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances are to be conducted at their home at 9 chemin des Maures et des Adrets, 06130 Grasse, France, on June 30.Our family will welcome ISB student and faculty messages with their memories of Trudy Doggett, sent to the Grasse address, or by email to me, Peppy Doggett, ISB class of 1968, on rdoggett@hrigeneva.com. Charitable contributions in her name would be welcomed for Amnesty International, Médecins du Monde and UNICEF.

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie Beall ~ Class of 1968

Bonnie Beall ~ Class of 1968

Departed ~ 11/16/2003 ~ Heart Attack

 

 

This is to inform you Bonnie Beall had a heart attack and died on 11-2003. She attended ISB for two years, 1966 and 1967. If you google her name you will she she was an avid fly fisherman and had a lot to do with conservationist groups in Florida. She was a sweetheart and a lot of us 60’s grads knew her and loved her.

Ken Warren 67′

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Curtis Curt Balek ~ Class of 1969

Curt Balek ~ Class of 1969

Departed ~ 11/1974

 

 

Departed 11/74~age 22~Intellius.com death records ~ Details unknown

Curt was my friend from 1968. We played on the Junior Football team, and Curt was a serious stud, hard nosed and loved to hit. He had a great sense of humor and we had a lot of great times. As I remember he had a Howler Monkey for a pet. This monkey would put with us for a while (Curt trained him to catch a football) and when he tired of playing catch the monkey would start to howl and act wild. I remember it would scare me a little. Curt would laugh and say not to worry! But, I was always on edge when I was over at his house. We both lived on Soi 63 as I remember. We were always going to meet in South Lake Tahoe when we got back state side. It just didn’t happen. I have good memories of Curt.  (We were both members of the “Big 8”)

Brent Gardner

 

 

 

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Michael Bernard Anderson ~ Class of 1969

Mike Anderson ~ Class of 1969

Arrived ~ April 12, 1952

Departed ~ March 5, 2009

MICHAEL ANDERSON Obituary


Michael Bernard Anderson, 56, of Highland Falls, was a chief realty officer for the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was predeceased by his brother Rolf Rock. Michael is survived by his children, Michael Beau, Dorianne D. and Gwen Ursula Anderson; his siblings, Hildegard Schaefer, Troudel Rock and their families including the late Rolf’s family; and his step-mother Noi Anderson. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 10 AM, at St. Catharine’s Church in Blauvelt. Visiting hours will Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. MORITZ FUNERAL HOME 98 Route 303 South Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-0890

Published by The Journal News on Mar. 9, 2009.

Gwen Anderson lovingly wrote:

My father is Michael Bernard Anderson and he was a graduate of the International School of Bangkok, Class of 1969. I came across his membership to this networking site through a Google search of his name–my father recently passed away last March (2009). I was wondering if there would be a possible to view his account or perhaps reset his password? I just would like to know if he was in contact with his old classmates… If you would need more verification of my relationship with him or if this is not at all possible due to privacy issues, please let me know.

Thank you

Gwen Anderson (daughter of Michael Bernard Anderson)

Lovingly confirmed by his daughter, Dorianne Anderson.

Hello Mr. Wilkerson. Thank you for reaching out. I apologize, I don’t really check my messages on Facebook, so I’m glad that I caught this. Michael Bernard Anderson is my father. Yesterday was his birthday actually ❤️ His date of birth – April 12, 1952 and his date of death is March 5, 2009. Please let me know if you would like any other information.

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Jerry Anders ~ Class of 1968

Jerry Anders ~ Class of 1968

Arrived ~ November 14, 1950

Departed ~ November 24, 2006

Jerry Anders Obituary

Jerry was born November 14th, 1950 in Fukuoka-Kyushu Japan. He passed away on November 24, 2006 with all of his family by his side. Jerry was diagnosed with Amyloidosis which he fought for a very short time. His life was filled with laughter, and stories. He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 14, and later went on to serve in the United States Air Force.

He graduated from the International School of Bangkok, Thailand, and attended college in Oklahoma and received his B.S. degree. During his life he traveled all over the world and finally found his home in Spokane, WA in 1992. Jerry was an active member of the Inland Northwest Region Porsche Club of America, and served as the secretary for over two years. He spent his life in construction, and was able to design and build the home of his dreams.

He was survived by his wife Nancy Olson-Anders, his children Elizabeth Carrigan and her husband Kevin, Alisha Hutcheson and her husband Greg, John Anders and his wife Tiffany, his step-son’s Justin and Derrick Smith, several grandchildren Jaylen, Mason, Helen, Austin, Carter, his sister Pamela and brother Vincent Anders, his in-laws Ruth and Dutch Wagar, his loyal friend Wayne Jackson, and his dog Jake. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Kathryn Anders. Throughout Jerry’s life he touched many and left an impression on all. The Service will be held on Thursday the 30th of November at 7:30pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schaffer Rd.

Spokane. Arrangements entrusted to HAZEN t JAEGER VALLEY, SPOKANE VALLEY. WA. www.mem.com


Bonnie Geilfuss Naldrett ’68 lovingly wrote:

Jerry found my information while Jim and I lived in Portland, OR and contacted me. He and his wife, Nancy, visited Jim and I in Portland, Oregon. I let him know that Sally Lounsberry Anderson ISB ’68 was also living in Spokane. They connected and had a close friendship. When I visited Sally in Spokane, I was able to see his home that he designed and built. It was gorgeous! It was so sad when he was diagnosed and he didn’t live very long after that. Jerry was a GREAT guy!

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