In Memory of our Dearly Departed ISB Brothers and Sisters
James Dammon ~ Class of 1968
Arrived ~ 11/12/1948
Departed ~ 12/15/2024
Message to Eldo from the tribe:
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Marcia Powell ~ Class of 1966
Arrived ~ 6/8/49
Departed ~ 12/26/24
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Paul Gregory ~ Class of 1972
Arrived ~ 7/14/1954
Departed ~ 11/28/2024
Lovingly Reported by his sister, Anne Gregory.
This world said goodbye to my older brother, Paul Gregory, today. Very sudden, and hard to accept. Paul was on a cruise of the Rhine in Germany, along with Doris Gregory, his wife and my sister-in-law. He collapsed while they were walking to the local Christmas market in Rudesheim am Rhein, and died shortly after that at a local hospital. Their daughter, Beth Gregory Dixon, is now on her way there to be with her mom, and help with what’s next. Lots of tears and prayers on this Thanksgiving Day.
Paul Eliot Gregory, b. July 14, 1954, Minneapolis, MN. Alum of Brown University, Providence, RI 1976. Married Doris Brauer Dec. 19, 1980 in St. Paul, MN. Four children: David Gregory, Matthew Brauer, Beth Anne (Elizabeth Anne) Dixon (ISB ’99), and Jonathan Gregory (ISB ’02). Paul was a chemist for 3M almost all his adult life, including 4 years in Singapore and 6 years in Bkk. Retired in MN. Died November 28, 2024 in Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany. Secretly generous to a number of family members and friends. Fount of historical and scientific facts. Great cook. Unbelievably beloved grandfather. Much loved spouse, father, and brother. ❤️
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Jerry Carl ~ Class of 1967
Arrived ~ 8/20/1949
Departed ~ 5/10/2024
Lovingly reported by Vincent Bennett Jr
Obituary
Gerald Henri Carl, “Jerry”, age 74, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home.
GERALD HENRI CARL was born on August 20, 1949, in Ontario, Oregon, the son of the late William Edgar Carl and Vivian Adelle (McCracken) Carl. He was raised and received his education in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii, having been a graduate of the Kaneohe High School Class of 1967. He later attended the McEntray College Lebanon, Illinois, having received a bachelor’s degree in business.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Sue White in Sacramento, California on August 10, 1975, in Sacramento, California. Following their marriage, Jerry was career military, his assignments taking them around the world. In 1995, they moved to the Forest Grove community, where he had resided since.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, on March 20, 2024, in Forest Grove, Oregon, after celebrating over forty-eight years of marriage together.
He joined the United States Army on January 14, 1976. Jerry served for twenty years, until he received his honorable discharge in 1996 at the rank of master sergeant. He received several awards including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal; the Joint Service Commendation Medal (2nd Award); the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award); the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award); the Joint Meritorious Unit Award; the Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award); the National Defense Service Medal and the Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon.
Jerry was a member of the American Legion Washington Post #2 in Forest Grove.
Among his special interests, he was very active in supporting the Wounded Warriors Project, as well as gentleman farmer, caring for his orchard of apples, pears and cherries.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, William and Vivian Carl and his brother, Sam Carl.
Survivors include his four sons and daughters-in-law, Robby and Huachen Riley, of Carson City, Nevada, Jeff McCormick, of Oahu, Hawaii, William “Billy” Carl of Forest Grove, Oregon and Stuart and Veronica Carl, of Forest Grove, Oregon and his two brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Sandi Carl, of West End, North Carolina and Tom and Pam Carl, of Austin, Texas.
Also surviving are his three grandchildren, Ashton Carl, Braden Carl and Addison Carl and several nieces and nephews.
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Anh Nguyen Mather ~ Class of 1980
Arrived ~ 2/11/1962
Departed ~ 5/27/2024
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Harry Patterson ~ F-Faculty
Arrived ~ 3/22/1940
Departed ~ 6/7/2024
Teachers like Harry are hero’s (or is that heros). Harry was my Calculus teacher in my Senior year at the old campus on soi 15 (1978-79). He convinced me to keep going when I was just about ready to give up and drop out of the class. I couldn’t understand Calculus, but with his help, it finally clicked in my brain. I got a B at the end of the semester. Thank you Harry!
RIP Harry. You were a class act and a wonderful teacher.
Pat was truly a mainstay of ISB. May he rest in peace with George, Bob and others of our ISB times together.
A truly wonderful teacher. God bless
Sad to hear. He was a great teacher. RIP
He was so kind. So sorry to hear
Interesting that Anh Mather who Pat described as his ‘best math student—-ever’ died only a month before Pat.
Warm memories of our years as colleagues. R.I.P., Pat. Sincere condolences extended to his family.
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David Hudspith ~ Class of 1984
Arrived ~ December 5, 1965
Departed ~ April 5, 2024
David’s wife Cheri wrote.
It’s with great sadness and a peaceful heart that I want to share with you that David Hudspith passed away Friday early morning.
He had a long battle with a terrible disease but remained remarkably strong and peaceful throughout the journey.
Thank you for so faithfully encouraging us along the way. With love, Cheri
The funeral service will take place at Crossroads Bible Church
4101 Justin Road
Double Oak, TX 75077
3pm on Thursday the 11th
Thank you deeply for all your support for this precious family. ❤️
Lovingly reported by Rob Larson
Somber news to report. David Hudspith (Class of ‘84) passed away Friday night after a long courageous journey with Colorectal Cancer.
Please pray for the family in their time of need to find comfort and peace. Also, the family could use your help since, Cheri (Dave’s wife), is fighting her own Stage 2 battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Sad to start seeing so many of our classmates leave us so soon. Rest in Peace David.
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Judy Evelyn Butcher Friesen ~ Class of 1967
Arrived ~ October 16, 1949
Departed ~ March 29, 2024
Lovingly Reported by Vince Bennett Jr.
Judith Evelyn Butcher Friesen – Obituary – Elk City, Oklahoma
Judith Evelyn Friesen was born October 16th, 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Elizabeth Ann (Luellen) and Orby Lee Butcher, Jr. She passed away at her home in Elk City, Oklahoma on Friday, March 29th, 2024 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Judith, known by most as “Judy”, spent her younger childhood in Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth, Texas. At the age of 11 her father, being a medical missionary, moved to Thailand where she spent the majority of her formative years. She attended school at the International School of Bangkok graduating in June of 1967. Judy returned to the states where she attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she obtained her bachelors degree in nursing. In her father’s clinic she met a gentleman by the name of Dennis Jay Friesen. They were later married at Beaver, Oklahoma on June 5, 1971. Together they made their home in Oklahoma where she worked at Presbyterian Hospital in the Coronary Care Unit where she remained for 3 years. When Dennis began his residency they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1974. They remained in that area until 1977 when they moved to Elk City, Oklahoma where they made their home. Judy was a substitute teacher at Pioneer Schools but for the better part of 20 years she enjoyed caring and teaching numerous children at Rainbow Lane Preschool. After 2013-2014, Judy retired and enjoyed quilting, cooking, reading, and spending time with her Bunco group. She and Dennis also enjoyed traveling to Chama, New Mexico where they were avid glampers and actively worked with the First Baptist Church out there during the summers.
She is preceded by her parents.
Judy is survived by her husband, Dennis, of the home; 3 children, Shelley Franklin and husband, Jeff, Oklahoma City, OK, Allison Curran and husband, Todd, Tulsa, OK, and Nathan Friesen and wife, Amanda, Elk City, OK; 6 grandchildren, Chloe Franklin, Caleb Franklin, Mason Friesen, Luke Friesen, Chelsea Curran, and Brooklyn Curran; 3 brothers, John “Steve” Butcher and wife, Lacreta, and Michael Butcher and wife, Rhonda, Peter Butcher and a host other relatives and friends.
The family suggest memorial donations be made to the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief at BGCO Attn: Disaster Relief, 3800 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 or online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
Lonnie Artis ~ Class of 1974
Arrived ~ 2/25/1955
Departed ~ 3/28/2024
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Greg Urquhart ~ Class of 1980
Arrived ~ 12/4/1962
Departed ~ 3/22/2024
Gregory “Greg” Donald Urquhart, 61, died on Friday, March 22, 2024 at home in South Dennis. He was born on December 4, 1962 in Bronxville, New York to Raymond Miles and Eileen Urquhart. For over a year and a half Greg lived courageously while fighting cancer with a quiver full of arrows.
Greg was a 1980 graduate of Cape Cod Tech and went on to study at Cape Cod Community College. He attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Later in his career, Greg worked for the Department of Public Works with the town of Dennis for twenty five years until his retirement in 2019. Because of Greg’s love for gardening he accepted a job at the Great Cape Herbs Farm in Brewster for several years. He was affectionately known as “Farmer Greg.” Greg planted over 2,000 bulbs at the farm and never forgot to say a prayer as he planted each one. He was a man of many talents. He was a self-taught artist who painted with oils and water colors, and drew with pen and ink. Greg has always been known as a gentle soul with a generous spirit and a quick wit. He loved to fish and for as long as he could, he went quahogging and made his specialty stuffed quahogs. He loved to read and study countries of the world, appreciated great jazz, loved sports, and followed the weather and the tides. Greg played a U.S. soldier in the classic film “Apocalypse Now” when he lived in the Philippines during high school.
He received outstanding care including chemotherapy and surgery at Dana Farber and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, radiation on Cape Cod as well as VNA Hospice during his long journey with cancer.
Greg was predeceased by his father, Raymond M. Urquhart, two brothers, David and Stephen Urquhart. He is survived by his mother, Eileen Urquhart, his brother, Dale and his wife, Veronica, his brother, Bryan, and his sister, Janice Urquhart. Additionally, he is survived by sister-in-laws Claudine Urquhart and Kathy Urquhart. Greg is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, aunts, cousins, and close friends.
Greg leaves a legacy of genuine kindness, gratitude, creativeness, and love for family, friends, and the earth. He will be remembered for his courage and having the most gentle soul.
A service to honor Greg’s life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 701 Airline Road, Brewster, MA. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the interment of ashes in the memorial garden. The family has retained the services of Bartlett Funeral Home of Plymouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Helping Hands” ? Northside United Methodist Church, 701 Airline Road, Brewster, MA 02631 or Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice, 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Lovingly posted by sister Jan Urquhart ’73
March 23, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that I share this morning that my sweetest little brother, Greg, died last night at home on hospice. He fought a valiant fight against cancer. It is our belief that Greg is now free of any suffering and is in peace. He always thanked everyone for all that they did for him and he lived with cancer so bravely and without complaint. We will miss him terribly. He had the sweetest, most gentle soul. I’m grateful that I could share more about Greg over this last year and a few months. He used to say to me, “Jan, don’t you worry about a thing.” I said that to him some over the past few weeks. Peace to you, Greg. And to all those living with cancer, I will continue to pray for you and for your journey. Love to all.
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