Dave Metcalf

Dear '79 Classmates, hope all is well with each of you and your families.  Hard to believe our 40-year reunion is coming up the summer after next.  I had an idea I wanted to float by you (pun intended), how about a class cruise for our 40th reunion?  This could either be the main reunion event or could be a side activity associated with the 40th reunion.  Karalee and I have always enjoyed cruises, especially when you are with a group of friends or family.  There are a number of inexpensive 3 or 4 night cruises that leave from Southern California that most if not all could afford, especially if we were to start planning and saving for now.  Just an idea and thought I wanted to run by everyone.  Thoughts?  Feel free to post any comments or thoughts on this subject in this Message Forum or on the Timpview '79 Facebook page.   Thanks, Dave

Sam Fletcher

Hey folks, the Timpview Wikipedia page is lame and inaccurate. Those who may be interested how about we improve it? I know that there are many more notable alumni. 

Bryan Chapman

Sam,

You are right about the Timpview High School Wikipedia Page.  I hadn't even looked at it for several years.

It is easy to change articles in Wikipedia.  All you have to do is click "Edit The Article" button in the upper, right-hand corner of the page.

Here's a link to the Timpveiw High School Wikipedia Page:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timpview_High_School

For our class, we should at least add the T on the Mountain, referenced by the article in BYU's daily Universe.

Kipling Clark

​We loved seeing our Timpview friends at the combined THS/PHS breakfast on Saturday! It was fun to catch up with old friends and see smiling faces, even if only briefly. We’d be very interested in doing something similar in the future. Thanks to all involved in the planning and execution of the event, especially Bryan, who played such a key role in the reunions for both schools. Thanks also for the video that captures some of the highlights of the breakfast. There is no question that we grew up in a great place!

Kipling Clark

Not sure how I got be Kipling Clark Clark. If someone can fix that, I’d appreciate it. 😉

Bryan Chapman

Kip,  I just fixed the Kipling Clark (Clark) thing.  The software we use has two places where people can add their "last name."  One of the places is for women to list their maiden name.  It is kind of confusing.  Anyway, it's all fixed now. 

Thanks for all you kind words about the reunion.  I think all three events turned out very well (1) Timpview reunion, (2) combined breakfast-in-the-park, AND (3) the Provo High reunion.

I had a great time connecting with all my Provo friends I had to leave behind when they split the school. 

Thank you Kip for helping us leverage resources and information (including putting us in touch with the folks at Soldier Hallow...who were great by the way).  We appreciate you so much.

Kipling Clark

No worries, Bryan. I’ve made similar corrections on our site. Thanks for everything!

Lynette West (Jensen)

The photos from the reunion are amazing!  What a fun time and everyone looks so good!  Thank you to everyone that put in so much time organizing and hosting the event and then labeling the photos and making them available.  You are wonderful!

Juanita Stubbs (Bushman)

I am looking for Marci Davis Hill from the THS class of 1978.  Can anyone help me find her?  The reason I want to chat is rather silly - I am trying to remember the name of the Mexican fast food place from University Mall years and years ago.  It had the BEST food!  Marci and I used to go there for beef and bean tostadas piled high with lettuce, tomatoes and ranch dressing.  does anyone remember that place?  It was in the food court.

Martha Robison (Stewart)

Hi Jaunita!

I used to work at Panchito's in the food court at the mall our senoir year. Is that the place that you're looking for?I think that it was right next to the place with donuts!

Martha

Juanita Stubbs (Bushman)

Oh Martha!

You are right!  Panchito's is the name of the place!  I wish I could remember what all was on that tostada!  I have been trying to recreate them for several weeks now - my son is SICK of eating my samples! - and wish I knew the recipe or the owners names.  They had a daughter a year or two older than us - I feel like her name is Jennifer, but I may be wrong.  They were in our ward, Pleasant View 3rd, and I think they lived in the condos on Canyon Road.  Anyway, thanks for responding!  Be sure to tell me if you remember anything else.  Message me here, or email me directly at juanita.bushman@gmail.com.  Thanks, Martha!  Oh, the good old days!

David Harris

Howdy, classmates:

I thought I would like to let you know that Jeff Goates of Provo High’s class of ‘79 and I joined forces recently to make an album together. We'd love to have you hear it if you are interested. 

The quickest and easiest way to listen would be to click on this link on your laptop or desktop computer and listen right on the BandCamp website:

    https://twofortheshow.bandcamp.com/album/likely-story

However, if you are a subscriber to any of the major music services, you can find us there, as well, by searching on the album name, Likely Story, and/or the band name, The Tree Streets. 

We have a limited number of CDs, as well, in case anyone is interested.

We’re pretty happy with the results of our April studio sessions in Denver, so we’re planning to go out to 25 bpm studios in Denver again toward the beginning of summer 2023 and make another album. If you’re interested in following our progress, let me or him know, and we’ll make it a point to stay in touch.

Thanks,

Dave Harris

Sharon Hill (Goodman)

David, it was so fun to listen to your folksy music!  Sounds like you are having a great time pursuing your musical interests. Glad you are happy and well. Hugs, Sharon (Blast from the past, right?! - I'm not into social media, but it is fun to hear bits and pieces of the lives of friends from my early years!)

Richard Spencer

Dave,

Congrats on the album!  You are so talented in so many ways.  Do you remember the duet we did in the church I used to practice the organ in?  

Glad to see that you are doing so much

David Harris

Sharon Hill! Rick Spencer! What a couple of fun surprises! Thanks for reaching out, guys.

Sharon, I was so sad to see that your house in the old neighborhood was torn down. I think that was a big mistake. (I know it wasn't anyone in your family who did it.) It was one of the more interesting houses around. The Duke and Darais homes were also quite cool and, luckily, both are still standing.

Yes, Rick, I remember fooling around with music ideas in that church where you practiced the organ. I hope you are still playing. Or did having a pilot's license seduce you away from music? :-) I was hoping I'd get a chance to fly with you some time.

Where are you now? I heard you left Japan.

David Harris

Happy birthday, Bryan "Keys" Chapman!

Allen Burch

Hello my old friends from Timpview '79.  Many of you will remember my sister Sandra Burch.  She was in the class of '81 in drama, choir, speech and debate.  She's a Covid ICU Nurse but has been stricken with Liver Cancer.  She has three adoptive children with special needs so this will be a grim struggle.  Her story is linked here in hopes some of you can help out.  If you didn't know her but care for me, please consider donating.

https://gofund.me/9fc382bb

David Harris

Hi Allen. Nice to hear from you.

I knew Sandra well during my college years in PV7. So sorry to hear about her health problems. I just made a small donation.

Reid Simonsen

I just want to let you know my Brother Darrell Simonsen who pass away last May 18th 2023. Here is the link for Obituary,

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ut/springville/darrell-simonsen-16419572

David Harris

So sorry to hear about Darrell, Reid. Thanks so much for posting. I have let others who grew up in our neighborhood know, and I'll post a memory to the website.

David Harris

I ran into Brad Morley at my niece's wedding reception the other night. Turns out, he's been my sister's neighbor for years. It was fun to make that connection.

Hey Brad, I always knew you were a cool guy and all, but I'm still amazed at how you managed to snare the former Miss Datwyler. How did you pull that off exactly? As for me, I guess I landed on my feet, as well. Makes you wonder who's looking out for us upstairs, doesn't it?

Kevin Gull

Is there no Class Reinion this year? I see that Provo High is doing 2 events on July 6th (w/one of them inviting our class to join them for a breakfast).    

Nikki Pino

Everybody is invited to dinner too😁 It'll be a great time to see people! 

Paul Perry

I wanted to let folks know of the passing of Alan Jackman near the end of 2023. Our peer at Provo High School. Alan was one of the best I discovered in this world. He was kind, non-judgemental and simply one of the finest people to have as a friend.

He was so funny with his insights about life. I didn't know Alan until I met him in college via Joe Kadar. He had extreme skills in Electronics Engineering but like me ended up working in the software industry. Highly intelligent and loved his family and friends. Always inclusive and generous.

Alan Jackman (Deceased), Provo, UT Utah last lived in Pleasant Grove, UT USA

Alan Lee Jackman - 2023 - Utah Valley Mortuary

Bryan Chapman

Paul,

Thanks for your note about Alan Jackman. He was a great friend and will be greatly missed.

FYI: I help out a bit with the Provo High, Class of 1979 website too. Just after his passing, I created an "In Memory" page for Alan over on their site. I also created Provo High 79's in Memory video for their reunion last year.

Here is the link: https://www.provohigh79.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=509182

Gone, but NEVER forgotten.

--Bryan Chapman