We Need Your Assistance Finding Our Fallen Eagles

As part of the reunion, we would like to recognize and honor our "Fallen Eagles", both classmates and faculty members who have passed away. We know of the passing of our classmates Eric Waters, Johnny Nelson and most recently, Karen Miller along with faculty members Mr. Morrison and Mr. Smith, but if you have any other information that you can provide us on others we may not be aware of please send an email with the subject line "FALLEN EAGLES" to chs79.30yr@gmail.com. Our classmate Thomas Smith has stepped up to the plate and will be handling this part of the reunion and we will make sure he receives the information.

Since Karen Miller's passing was so recent, I thought I would share her obituary with all of you as posted in the Kitsap newspaper. To the many of us who knew and loved Karen dearly, there is no doubt we will miss her very much.

Karen Ann Doph of Port Orchard

Dec. 10, 1960 to April 20, 2009

Karen Doph passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2009 in Bremerton. Her husband Steve surrounded her in love along with her family and friends through a prolonged illness.

Karen was born in Seattle to LaVerne (Pinky) and Joan Miller. After attending University of Washington, Karen spent 21 years working at Todd Pacific Shipyard. Karen's work in accounting was honored with recognition from the Department of the U.S. Navy. Together, Karen and Steve enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast and Vancouver Island where they put their cameras to good use!

During her illness Karen watched many varieties of birds feed on the feeders Steve placed outside her windows. She used her laptop as a fun tool to do research and show friends precious photos of children, grandchildren, family trips, her cat and Bailey her dog.

Karen is survived by her husband Steve Doph of Port Orchard; her mother Joan Miller of Orcas Island; her brother Mark (LeJaun) Miller of Federal Way; her children Andrew Doph of Bangor, ME.; Nicholas (Pam) Doph of Sequim; Stephanie (Andy) Hines of Sequim; three grandchildren: Ashley Doph, Elliot Doph, and Jackson Hines; as well as two nephews: Glenn and Mathew Miller. Karen is preceded in death by her father, LaVerne (Pinky) Miller.

A Celebration of Karen's life was held on Saturday May 2nd, at Christ the Rock Community Church, 4100 Old Clifton Road SE, Port Orchard WA 98366.