It saddens us all that the class of 1987 has suffered the loss of so many of our classmates. We would like to honor those who have passed on with this Memoriam section of the website, as well as the Memory Book that will be coming out in August. We are hoping to have a table set up at the reunion with a copy of obituaries, photos and other memorabilia from these classmate. We are having some trouble finding these things, so if you have anything that we could use, or if you know their parents, siblings or friends where we could get these items, please let us know by going to the “contact us” window on the tool bar, so that we can start getting the items we need put together. Even if all you have is some of their information such as birth date or death date (or an approximate date) that we could use to find more information about them, it would be a great help.

Dr. Delbert Fowler       Delbert Hugh Fowler 6/22/1924 ~ 5/24/2007 Delbert Hugh Fowler, age 82, passed away May 24, 2007 of a lung ailment. He was born June 22, 1924, in Santa Monica, California, to Hadley Victor and Ida Cummings Fowler, who raised him and his siblings in Salt Lake City. As a child he loved fishing with his father, and adored his black dog Jack. After graduating from Granite High School in 1942, he worked locally as a machinist, and enlisted in the US Navy in 1943. Del was assigned to the C.B.'s-the Construction Battalion-and operated big machinery on naval bases in Scotland and England during World War II. He finished his service in Rhode Island playing clarinet in a Navy Band. Del credited the GI Bill of Rights with changing the entire direction of his life: he earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences in 1949 because of it, and then followed that with a social work certificate, a master's degree in sociology in 1954, and a Ph. D. in Educational Administration in 1970. He taught school in Idaho, and back in Salt Lake City at Horace Mann Jr. High. He then began progressing through the ranks of educational administration in the Salt Lake City School District, beginning as a counselor and then an assistant principal at West High School, principal at Jordan Jr. High School and finally principal at West High for 6 years, and Highland High for 8. His children have a special fondness for West High School, where they all attended ball games, school plays, and social functions on special outings with their dad. In 1951, Del met Marilyn Oliver on a blind date at which he sported a black eye from an afternoon ball game. He sang love songs to her, accompanying himself on the ukelele, yet she still agreed to marry him, leading to a wedding on June 30, 1952, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, and a marriage they treasured for 55 years. Del and Marilyn loved traveling and took their family of five children all over the United States. With a trailer and boat and kids in tow, they made many visits to camping spots throughout Utah. In recent years, he also learned to enjoy cruise ship travel. Two important church experiences to Del were his two-year leadership mission with Marilyn to the LDS South Salt Lake Stake, and an 18-month mission to Bulgaria, where they both taught English in a technical school. They learned to appreciate the US more than ever. Del is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his brother, Robert (Donna); his children, Dan (Jan), Paula, Dianne Wiscomb (Steve), David (Lisa), and Leslie; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Our father's life was filled with happy experiences, rewarding challenges, many many friends, and a loving family. He knew he was a lucky man, and we know we were lucky too. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the Highland View Ward, 2980 South 2790 East. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church Wednesday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com

Hal G. Hardcastle

Hal G. Hardcastle 2/25/1927~12/28/2007 I used to get up every morning and read the obituaries to see if I was still alive. Imagine my surprise this morning when I discovered I had slipped away from my family, friends and all my favorite places on December 28, 2007. I was fortunate enough to be at home at the time surrounded by my loved ones. I'm certain this new trip I'm taking will be very exciting. I've always liked to go to new places. Well it looks like it was the cancers that finally got me, although I fought long and hard.According to the legend, I was born on a dark and stormy night, the only child of Lucinda Mae Olsen and Thomas Harold Hardcastle on February 25, 1927 at Women's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. I spent my adventurous childhood in Sandy. I mooned a lot of trains, played on the beet dump and was even the President of Sandy Junior High. I moved into Salt Lake and graduated from South High in 1945. While at the University of Utah I played a little football, but really enjoyed throwing the hammer for the track team. I graduated with a degree in education 1949 and a few days later on June 16th I married the love of my life Marian Lois Fellows, she always looked great in bobby sox. Together we had three children, Cheryl Groot (Bill), Brett (Donna) and Tom. All three wonderful human beings who made me proud to be their dad. We also have two amazing grandchildren, Cathy and Jon Groot. I hope they know how proud I am of them and how much I love them. I am a teacher. I guess the old adage is true, "A teacher is eternal; they never know where their influence stops." I started out teaching PE at Lincoln Junior High in 1958. I moved to Highland High in 1964 and taught ROTC, health and physical education until 1975 when, with my new masters degree in Education Psychology, I became a counselor. I retired from education 1987. I loved the classroom but felt most fulfilled as a coach. During my time at Highland I was fortunate enough to be able to coach the most wonderful young men in the state including my own son Brett. I coached football, wrestling, cross country and track and field. My sweetest memories of Highland are the days spent on the field with my teams. Hopefully I taught them more than the basics of the sport. The sure taught me a lot. I will miss my many friends and associates; the poker group, the coffee buddies, the fishing and hunting friends, my golf and bowling partners and the many, many parties with so many friends. I will also miss my backyard, my woodworking, the U of U football games and my volunteering. I am a flag-waving patriot and proud to have honorably retired as a Sergeant Major from the 96th US Army Reserve Command at Ft. Douglas after 29 years of dedicated service. My thanks to the doctors who worked so hard to extend my life, Dr. Aslami, Dr. Eyring and Dr. Thorne. Without you and the team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute I never would have made it to my 80th birthday party. To Andrea and Juan of my team from Rocky Mountain Hospice, you're angels, thanks for making my last days ones of dignity and comfort. Finally, to my dear wife, my first love, my last love, and my best love. Thank you for 58 years of travel, parties, and raising our beautiful children. Thanks also for standing by me at the end, I know it was difficult but you were always there. Thank you sweetheart for making me the man I was. I love you. Please join my family as they celebrate my life at noon on January 2, 2008 at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, 3401 Highland Drive. Please stop by to comfort my family two hours prior to the service. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2007 - 1/1/2008.

Melissa Bryner,    Sept. 23, 1969 - Feb. 10, 2003

Melissa Bryner Whiting "Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Wife" passed away in Vermont Monday, February 10, 2003 in a car accident. She was 33 years old. Melissa was born the year humans first touched the moon, and as a result she was always looking up. She is one of the liveliest and most dynamic people her friends know, and cannot be in a room for five minutes without making someone laugh. She is fearless, generous, loving, wise and witty. Melissa has served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a full-time missionary for the deaf, Primary president and Relief Society teacher. She was sealed to her sweetheart Shawn Whiting in 1994. This week marks their ninth wedding anniversary. They were blessed with three children, her "angel bear," Bryant, the "little superguy," Thatcher, and "squidge," Tessa Kay. To Melissa, her precious children are everything. She has been fighting kidney failure for the past six years and was just preparing for a second transplant. Her family awaits the day when they will be together again through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her parents, Wallace and Bonnie Bryner; siblings, Katie (Matthias) Janke, Shannon (Dean) Hale, Jessica Bryner, Jeff Bryner; grandmother, Edith Bronson; husband's parents, John and Sandy Whiting; three nieces; one nephew; in-laws; cousins; on and on. We will miss her terribly. He will not miss the mosquitoes. Services will be Tues. Feb 18, 12 noon Federal Heights LDS Ward Chapel, 1300 E. Fairfax Rd, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be Mon. Feb 17, 6-8 p.m. Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South temple and 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her children's college fund, care of Bishop Wendell Gile, PO Box 338, Jericho, VT 05465.

Roger Derr,   Feb. 20, 1969 - Aug. 15, 2002  

David Haycock,   Oct. 26, 1968 - April 24, 1985

David Grant Haycock,16 died April 24 1985, of an automobile accident. Born October 26, 1968, Salt Lake City, the son of  Fredrick Grant and Betty Lou Schoeler Haycock. Student at Highland High School.  Attending Realms of the Inquiry, a private school for the gifted. Loved the out-of-doors, hunting, fishing, and skiing, and was a great lover of animal.

Survivors: Parents Salt Lake City; brother, sister, Jeffery Roberts, Salt Lake City; Tammy VanCamp, Lillian E. Schoeler, Bountiful.

Christopher Jewkes,   ? - April 24, 1985

Christopher Edmund Jewkes, truly loved son of Gary and Elaine, and brother of  Jason, Passed on April 24 1985.

Loran Minson

Our beloved father, brother and friend, Loran Everett Minson, passed away May 24, 1999 in Salt Lake City. Loran was born April 2, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Ronald K Minson and Sheri Pyper Walter. He married Debra Taylor in 1993 and later their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.  Loran was an extremely talented artist and writer, he graduated from Highland High School and also graduated as a corrections officer. He served in the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh mission for the LDS Church. Loran was a kind, loving and sensitive individual who was respected by all who knew him. We will miss him deeply. He is survived by his parents Ronald K. Minson and Sheri Walter; his sons, Weston and Jacob Minson; grandmothers, Elizabeth Minson and Maxine Pyper; four brothers and 3 sisters, Cory (Colleen) Minson, John Doud, Benjamin Minson, Daniel Minson, Shelly (Rex) McBride, Jennifer Minson, Julie Minson. Proceeded in death by his grandfathers. Funeral services will be held, May 27, 1999 at 11:00am at the Imperial Ward, 1560 East Atkin Ave, where friends may call at the church Wednesday evening, from 6 to 8pm and on Thursday, one hour prior to services. Internment, Midway City Cemetery

Tom Monfrooy,   Dec. 17, 1968 - Feb. 12, 2004

Tom Freddy Monfrooy III Dear Sweet Tommy.  Tom Freddy Monfrooy III passed away in his sleep Thursday morning, February 12, 2004, after a long struggle with schizophrenia. Tom was born December 17^th, 1968 in Salt Lake City to Tom Monfrooy Jr. and Kathleen B. Monfrooy. Our family loves him and looks forward to the time we see him again. Survived by parents, sisters Monique and Anique, and brother Eric

Diana Newbold,     February 4, 1969 - April 3,1988 

Shannon Ross, June 2, 1969 - August 2, 2001 

Debbie Shelton,    March 2, 1969 - July 21, 1998  On July 21, 1998, Debra Lee Shelton Jones passed from the arms of her beloved husband, Robert, to her Heavenly Father.  She was 29 years old. Debbie was born on March 2, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Allan R. and Sonja S. Shelton.  She grew up in Salt Lake City, where she graduated from Highland High School.  She attended Ricks College and Salt Lake Community College, and earned an associate degree in early childhood education with high honors from Utah Valley Community College. Debbie married Robert B. Jones in the Salt Lake Temple on August 15, 1991.  They initially made their home in Provo, Utah while attending school.  They lived in Palo Alto, California for two years.  In 1995 they moved to Hillsboro, Oregon, where they were residing at the time of her death. Debbie had health problems that resulted in a lung transplant at Stanford University Hospital in February, 1997.  She accepted her illness with grace, but fought with all her heart to overcome it.  Her example of courage and determination was an inspiration to all who knew her. Debbie enjoyed working with children, and over the years held many positions as a preschool teacher.  Although she did not have children of her own, she was loved by all children who came within her influence.  She also enjoyed crafts, cooking, and gardening.  Debbie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having most recently served in the Young Womens Organization. Debbie is survived by her husband, Robert B. Jones; parents, Allan and Sonja Shelton of Salt Lake City, Utah; and her siblings: Laurie Cobum (Greg), Michael Shelton (Marshelle), Chris Shelton (Azita), Heather Simpson (Aaron), Misty Shelton, and Mark Shelton.  Her seven nieces and nephews were very important to her, and her passing leaves a great void in their lives.  She is survived by her grandmother, Gertrude Secrist, and a large extended family.  She will also be missed by her beloved dog Mischief. The family expresses appreciation to the many kind and caring medical professionals who participated in Debbie's care, most recently Dr. Mark Chesnutt and Diane Coffey, R.N. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at the Crystal Heights LDS Ward Chapel, 1970 E. Stratford Avenue (2560 So.)  Friends may call at the ward from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to servives.  A previous memorial service was held in Hillsboro, OR.  Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Oregon, Attn. Debbie Jones Memorial, 9320 S.W. Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, OR 97219.  Services under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. 

Ed Stanley

Edward James Chambers Stanley, age 18 died in a vehicle accident August 14, 1987, on I-80 west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born July 31, 1969 in Salt Lake City to James and Claire E. Chambers Stanley. Graduate of Highland High School Class of 87. Active member of the Catholic Church, St. Ambrose Parish. Employed by Naugles. Edward had a very special interest and love for art and music.  Survived by Parents, Sisters Dawn M. Stanley, Heather Anne Stanley, all of Salt Lake; Grandmothers, Ruby Jones of Salt Lake, Elsie C. Lent of Coquille, Oregon; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many friends. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Edward’s name to the University of Utah Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30am at St. Ambrose Church, 1975 South 2300 East. Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:30pm Neil O’Donnell & Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South, where friends may call Tuesday 7:00 until time of Rosary. Entombment, Mount Calvary Mausoleum, Thursday, 10am, 4^th Avenue and T Street.

Mike Wangsgard,   Dec 15, 1968 - April 24, 1985

Michael Gilbert Wangsgard, age 16 died April 24^th 1985, of an automobile accident. Born December 15^th 1968 in Fort Leonard Missouri the son of Christen Prince and Kathryn Moesinger Wansgard.  Student at Highland High School. Played sophomore football. Active member Aaronic Preisthood in the Monument Park 3^rd ward and active in scouting.  Survivors: Mother, Kathryn Moesinger Wansgard Mihfeith; Stepfather Max Mihfeith; Father, Christen P. Wansgard and stepmother, Erica Wangsgard, all of Salt Lake City; two brothers and two sisters, Kirk Christen Wangsgard, Richard Mihfeith, all of Salt Lake City; grandparents, Mrs. Donna Moeslinger and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wangsgard, Ogden Utah.