Classmate Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away.
If you know of a classmate who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the "Create a Memorial" button.
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Glenn Ausmus
Birth Date:
1965-09-18
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2023-05-13
Obituary:
Glenn A. Ausmus was born on September 18, 1965 to Fred and Patricia Ausmus. He passed away from congestive heart failure on May 13, 2023.
His brother is Mike Ausmus ('81).
As the son to a Navy family he moved around a lot as a child until ending up in Richland in the mid 1970's, coming from Oak Harbor, WA which was his most favorite place to live.
After graduating from Richland High School with the Class of 1984, Glenn moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend Phoenix Institute of Technology.
Glenn then returned to Richland to enlist in the Navy in the spring of 1985 as a "heavy equipment operator/mechanic." During the years from 1985-1989 Glenn stayed in the Navy Reserve as a CM3 in the fleet regiment. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on August 28, 1990 due to Meritorious Action.
Between 1987 and the early 2000's, he lived in Florida, worked as a car mechanic and had two children. Leeann was born in 1987. She is married, lives in Spanaway, WA and has two children, Xavier and Zoe. Eric was born in 1992, from Glenn's second marriage. Eric currently lives in Florida.
From 2007 until 2022 he moved around to several different states as a self-employed construction worker.
In 2022, Glenn and Annie (his significant other) moved to a small town in Texas as they were planning on traveling the country during their retirement years.
He was preceded in death by his parents. His mother passed away at the age of 60 on March 3, 1999. His father passed away at the age of 65 on January 18, 2002.
Glenn A. Ausmus was born on September 18, 1965 to Fred and Patricia Ausmus. He passed away from congestive heart failure on May 13, 2023.
His brother is Mike Ausmus ('81).
As the son to a Navy family he moved around a lot as a child until ending up in Richland in the mid 1970's, coming from Oak Harbor, WA which was his most favorite place to live.
After graduating from Richland High School with the Class of 1984, Glenn moved to Phoenix, AZ to attend Phoenix Institute of Technology.
Glenn then returned to Richland to enlist in the Navy in the spring of 1985 as a "heavy equipment operator/mechanic." During the years from 1985-1989 Glenn stayed in the Navy Reserve as a CM3 in the fleet regiment. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on August 28, 1990 due to Meritorious Action.
Between 1987 and the early 2000's, he lived in Florida, worked as a car mechanic and had two children. Leeann was born in 1987. She is married, lives in Spanaway, WA and has two children, Xavier and Zoe. Eric was born in 1992, from Glenn's second marriage. Eric currently lives in Florida.
From 2007 until 2022 he moved around to several different states as a self-employed construction worker.
In 2022, Glenn and Annie (his significant other) moved to a small town in Texas as they were planning on traveling the country during their retirement years.
He was preceded in death by his parents. His mother passed away at the age of 60 on March 3, 1999. His father passed away at the age of 65 on January 18, 2002.
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Kent Bonham
Birth Date:
1966-07-17
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2011-12-03
Obituary:
Kent Bonham died peacefully on December 3, 2011, in Provo, Utah, following a massive heart attack. He was a much-loved son of Corwin (now deceased), and Helen Andrews Bonham. Kent was born in Richland, Washington, on July 17, 1966, and spent his growing-up years there.
Kent attended WSU and has spent his adult life in the Park City, Utah, area as a contractor. He was friends to everyone he met and was always willing to help anyone in need. Kent had a passion for life and he showed that passion by playing just as hard as he worked. His first love was skiing/snowboarding, then there was the Harley, the misfits softball team, and water skiing.
He leaves behind his mother, Helen; brother, Cody (Laura); sister, Sharon (Michael) Lindgren; brother, Bret (LeAnne); brother, Darren (Jana); sister, Diana (Joe) Simon; and lots of nieces and nephews.
He also leaves a big hole in the hearts of his family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com .
Kent Bonham died peacefully on December 3, 2011, in Provo, Utah, following a massive heart attack. He was a much-loved son of Corwin (now deceased), and Helen Andrews Bonham. Kent was born in Richland, Washington, on July 17, 1966, and spent his growing-up years there.
Kent attended WSU and has spent his adult life in the Park City, Utah, area as a contractor. He was friends to everyone he met and was always willing to help anyone in need. Kent had a passion for life and he showed that passion by playing just as hard as he worked. His first love was skiing/snowboarding, then there was the Harley, the misfits softball team, and water skiing.
He leaves behind his mother, Helen; brother, Cody (Laura); sister, Sharon (Michael) Lindgren; brother, Bret (LeAnne); brother, Darren (Jana); sister, Diana (Joe) Simon; and lots of nieces and nephews.
He also leaves a big hole in the hearts of his family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinhoopes.com .
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Gy Campbell
Birth Date:
1965-11-16
Deceased Date:
2015-11-02
Obituary:
Gy Campbell passed away on November 2, 2015, at Harborview trauma center in Seattle two weeks short of his 50th birthday.
Gy had many good years growing up in Richland. He participated in a number of sports there: AAU Junior Track and Field, City League Flag Football, and Little League Baseball. He made all stars when he was 12. Gy was also adept at skate boarding and water skiing. Scouting was his life long interest, starting with Y Indian Guides, to Cub Scouts and finally Boy Scouts through troop 237 at Westside church. He participated in monthly campouts done every month and came away from Scouts with his Eagle Scout award and his God and Country award.
Gy also worked at Roy's Western Smorgey and worked at Ferrall's Ice Cream Parlor at the Columbia Center. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force where he met his first wife. They had one son. Gy also had three daughters.
Later in life he went on to get an AA degree and then started taking online classes through WSU with the goal of getting a four year degree.
His health was a concern, and it was the worsening of his conditions that led to his death.
We (his family) miss him greatly, but have the assurance we will all be together again.
Gy Campbell passed away on November 2, 2015, at Harborview trauma center in Seattle two weeks short of his 50th birthday.
Gy had many good years growing up in Richland. He participated in a number of sports there: AAU Junior Track and Field, City League Flag Football, and Little League Baseball. He made all stars when he was 12. Gy was also adept at skate boarding and water skiing. Scouting was his life long interest, starting with Y Indian Guides, to Cub Scouts and finally Boy Scouts through troop 237 at Westside church. He participated in monthly campouts done every month and came away from Scouts with his Eagle Scout award and his God and Country award.
Gy also worked at Roy's Western Smorgey and worked at Ferrall's Ice Cream Parlor at the Columbia Center. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force where he met his first wife. They had one son. Gy also had three daughters.
Later in life he went on to get an AA degree and then started taking online classes through WSU with the goal of getting a four year degree.
His health was a concern, and it was the worsening of his conditions that led to his death.
We (his family) miss him greatly, but have the assurance we will all be together again.
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Shawn Carlson
Birth Date:
1965-12-23
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2014-07-04
Obituary:
photo from 5/31/14 at Fish Lake, Shawn's favorite fishing spot
photo from 5/31/14 at Fish Lake, Shawn's favorite fishing spot
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Ron Carter
Birth Date:
1964-02-11
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2008-12-08
Obituary:
Ronald L. Carter, 44, of Eltopia, died on December 8, 2008, at his home. Ronald was born on February 11, 1964, to Carl and Mabel Carter in Corcoran, California.
Ronald graduated from Richland High School in 1984. He enjoyed playing practical jokes on friends and family, going fishing in Tucannon and working on cars. He was at his best when he played his drums. He was loved by all who knew him, and will be missed by all.
Ronald is survived by his sister Viola Carter Dunlop and husband Michael Dunlop of Pasco, WA; brother Roy W. Carter; nephews Chad and Kyle Carter of Vancouver, WA; nephew Justin Tschauner, wife Candice, sons Jaden and Peyton of Kennewick, WA; and niece Jennifer Smith, husband Jeremy and son Anthony of Kennewick, WA.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother Ernest Carter and sister Peggy Carter Tschauner.
We would like to thank Jeremy and Jennifer Smith and Leslie Richarson for all of your help during this time.
Ronald L. Carter, 44, of Eltopia, died on December 8, 2008, at his home. Ronald was born on February 11, 1964, to Carl and Mabel Carter in Corcoran, California.
Ronald graduated from Richland High School in 1984. He enjoyed playing practical jokes on friends and family, going fishing in Tucannon and working on cars. He was at his best when he played his drums. He was loved by all who knew him, and will be missed by all.
Ronald is survived by his sister Viola Carter Dunlop and husband Michael Dunlop of Pasco, WA; brother Roy W. Carter; nephews Chad and Kyle Carter of Vancouver, WA; nephew Justin Tschauner, wife Candice, sons Jaden and Peyton of Kennewick, WA; and niece Jennifer Smith, husband Jeremy and son Anthony of Kennewick, WA.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother Ernest Carter and sister Peggy Carter Tschauner.
We would like to thank Jeremy and Jennifer Smith and Leslie Richarson for all of your help during this time.
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Rick Chandler
Birth Date:
1965-08-27
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2023-01-07
Obituary:
Richard Chandler
Richard Dean (Rick) Chandler, 57, of Richland, WA, left us way too soon on January 7, 2023. We
celebrate Rick and a life well lived. He was known by many for his infectious smile, kind heart and
outstanding umpiring skills. Born on August 27, 1965 at the old Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA to Charles F. (Chuck/Charlie) and Sandra G. (Sandy) Chandler, he was the youngest of five children. In his younger years, Rick was an avid basketball player, playing at Carmichael Junior High School, AAU travel teams and ultimately as a proud Richland Bomber. He later attended Washington State University.
Rick married Stephanie (Weimer) Chandler and together they had Kyle Dean and Blossom Dale. He was a dedicated father who loved his children unconditionally. In their younger days, you could find him supporting Kyle at baseball games or track/cross country meets. Blossom was an accomplished actor, performing in a variety of plays throughout Richland and at Hanford High School. Rick helped out as he was able by working behind the scenes on sets for many plays. He was also very patriotic and took pride in supporting Kyle’s service in the Naval Reserves, often seen wearing his Navy hat or t-shirts. We can almost hear him saying from heaven, “Damn the Torpedoes!” or “Go Navy, beat….”
In his mid-twenties, Rick had a work-related injury that impacted his life. Though not to let the injury limit him, he went on to become a widely acclaimed softball umpire, traveling throughout the West officiating tournaments from Washington, Idaho, Southern California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and several other states. Rick had an incredibly engaging personality and never met anyone that he couldn’t hold a conversation with. Though he loved all sports, umpiring softball was his passion.
He truly had a servant-heart, and his love and devotion to Sandy and Charlie was admirable. He was committed to seeing that his folks were taken care of later in life as they had cared for all their kids when they were younger. Rick is survived by his brother Chuck (Susan), sisters Susan (Barrie) Steele, Beverly (Leon) Turner and Joan (John) Toptine, along with Stephanie, Kyle and Blossom, and many nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by both his Father and Mother. A Celebration of Life will be held at a local softball field later this Spring.
Richard Chandler
Richard Dean (Rick) Chandler, 57, of Richland, WA, left us way too soon on January 7, 2023. We
celebrate Rick and a life well lived. He was known by many for his infectious smile, kind heart and
outstanding umpiring skills. Born on August 27, 1965 at the old Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA to Charles F. (Chuck/Charlie) and Sandra G. (Sandy) Chandler, he was the youngest of five children. In his younger years, Rick was an avid basketball player, playing at Carmichael Junior High School, AAU travel teams and ultimately as a proud Richland Bomber. He later attended Washington State University.
Rick married Stephanie (Weimer) Chandler and together they had Kyle Dean and Blossom Dale. He was a dedicated father who loved his children unconditionally. In their younger days, you could find him supporting Kyle at baseball games or track/cross country meets. Blossom was an accomplished actor, performing in a variety of plays throughout Richland and at Hanford High School. Rick helped out as he was able by working behind the scenes on sets for many plays. He was also very patriotic and took pride in supporting Kyle’s service in the Naval Reserves, often seen wearing his Navy hat or t-shirts. We can almost hear him saying from heaven, “Damn the Torpedoes!” or “Go Navy, beat….”
In his mid-twenties, Rick had a work-related injury that impacted his life. Though not to let the injury limit him, he went on to become a widely acclaimed softball umpire, traveling throughout the West officiating tournaments from Washington, Idaho, Southern California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and several other states. Rick had an incredibly engaging personality and never met anyone that he couldn’t hold a conversation with. Though he loved all sports, umpiring softball was his passion.
He truly had a servant-heart, and his love and devotion to Sandy and Charlie was admirable. He was committed to seeing that his folks were taken care of later in life as they had cared for all their kids when they were younger. Rick is survived by his brother Chuck (Susan), sisters Susan (Barrie) Steele, Beverly (Leon) Turner and Joan (John) Toptine, along with Stephanie, Kyle and Blossom, and many nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by both his Father and Mother. A Celebration of Life will be held at a local softball field later this Spring.
There are currently no tributes.
Terry Dittman
Birth Date:
1965-07-26
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2023-01-23
Obituary:
Terry William Dittman, 57, of Zanesfield, OH went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, January 23, 2023, at the home of his parents.
He was born July 26, 1965, in Jamestown, NY to Donald A. and Barbara A. (Allen) Dittman. Terry graduated with the Class of 1984 from Richland's Columbia High School.
Most of all, Terry was a God-fearing man who loved his Lord and Savior. His devotion to Jesus was matched only by his devotion to his family. He was very loving, giving, thoughtful and considerate when it came to the care of his parents and siblings. He loved them with all his heart.
Terry loved the outdoors. Whether it was feeding the wildlife in the backyard or simply sitting outside, listening to the birds and the rustling of the leaves, he was at his happiest when he was outside. He was an accomplished Arborist most of his adult life. Terry also was a “heck of a fisherman” who competed in many fishing tournaments. He was very proud of his family room full of trophies!
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Barbara; his siblings: Donny Dittman of Zanesfield, Mike (Kim) Dittman of Pataskala, Tonya (Iven) Hamby of West Mansfield and Linnea Dittman of Colorado Springs, Colorado; aunt and uncle, Judy and David Parkes; cousin, Melissa (Pete) Goho; nephews: Brandon & Christian Hamby, Aaron Dittman and Noah Dittman; and niece, Nevaeh Dittman.
Terry was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Lauren Ann Dittman, on August 23, 2018.
A private family Celebration of Life service will be held on Terry’s birthday.
Terry William Dittman, 57, of Zanesfield, OH went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, January 23, 2023, at the home of his parents.
He was born July 26, 1965, in Jamestown, NY to Donald A. and Barbara A. (Allen) Dittman. Terry graduated with the Class of 1984 from Richland's Columbia High School.
Most of all, Terry was a God-fearing man who loved his Lord and Savior. His devotion to Jesus was matched only by his devotion to his family. He was very loving, giving, thoughtful and considerate when it came to the care of his parents and siblings. He loved them with all his heart.
Terry loved the outdoors. Whether it was feeding the wildlife in the backyard or simply sitting outside, listening to the birds and the rustling of the leaves, he was at his happiest when he was outside. He was an accomplished Arborist most of his adult life. Terry also was a “heck of a fisherman” who competed in many fishing tournaments. He was very proud of his family room full of trophies!
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Barbara; his siblings: Donny Dittman of Zanesfield, Mike (Kim) Dittman of Pataskala, Tonya (Iven) Hamby of West Mansfield and Linnea Dittman of Colorado Springs, Colorado; aunt and uncle, Judy and David Parkes; cousin, Melissa (Pete) Goho; nephews: Brandon & Christian Hamby, Aaron Dittman and Noah Dittman; and niece, Nevaeh Dittman.
Terry was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Lauren Ann Dittman, on August 23, 2018.
A private family Celebration of Life service will be held on Terry’s birthday.
There are currently no tributes.
David Gilbride
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
1988-08-08
There are currently no tributes.
Bethany Whittlesey (Guzek)
Birth Date:
1966-05-25
Graduation year:
1984
Deceased Date:
2014-08-03
Obituary:
Bethany Rose (Guzek) Whittlesey, 48, of Richland, died Aug. 3 at Hospice at the Chaplaincy in Kennewick. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and lived in the Tri-City area since 1971. She was a homemaker.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article32191260.html#storylink=cpy
Bethany Rose (Guzek) Whittlesey, 48, of Richland, died Aug. 3 at Hospice at the Chaplaincy in Kennewick. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and lived in the Tri-City area since 1971. She was a homemaker.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article32191260.html#storylink=cpy
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Jeff Harrow
Birth Date:
1965-11-25
Graduation year:
1985
Deceased Date:
2020-11-16
There are currently no tributes.