MICHAEL "Mike" GEORGE AMOS

Born: 08-04-1947
Died: 07-1975

Mike was in the Spanish Club and Future Teachers of America (FTA) during his Freshman year. He participated in the Photo Club his Sophomore year. Mike was a part of the Panthorian Staff during his Junior and Senior class years; he was a photographer and worked in the lab developing the film and printing the pictures.
 

GARY L. BAILEY

Born: 02-09-1947
Died: 11-15-1992

Prior to the opening of MHS in 1962-63, Gary attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school.
Gary participated in the Electronics Club during his freshman year. Gary last resided in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona 86313..
 

JERRY LEE BARBERA

Born: 08-21-1947
Died: 11-25-2002, at age 55, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Jerry is a Vietnam Veteran.
Jerry was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Criteria for receiving the Bronze Star: Heroic or meritorious achievement.
Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: SP5
Veteran Service Dates: 03/20/1968 - 03/19/1971.
Date of Interment: 11/29/2002
Buried at: Section 50 Site 469
Burial was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona,
 23029 N. Cave Creek Road., Phoenix., Arizona.
Arrangements by Regency Mortuary, Sun City, Arizona. It's requested that contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Jerry leaves behind his son Jonathon, his parents, Frank and Barbara Barbera, brother Paul Barbera (attended Trevor G. Browne H.S.), his sisters Judy (Barbera) Baxter, MHS; 1968, and Billie (Barbera) Laird (attended Cortez H.S.). Jerry last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 11-28-2002. Janet Mohn, MHS; 1969, met Jerry in 1967 at the old DerWienerschnitzel at 59th Ave.and Indian School Rd. They had remained close friends and could always talk about anything; whether during wonderful or difficult times. Janet helped Jerry with planning his wedding. Jerry took care of Janet when she had surgery. He insisted on 'checking out' the man that she decided to marry in 1985. They shared lots of laughs and great times. Jerry was such a very big part of his family and friends lives. He gave them all great memories and will be greatly missed. Thank you, Jerry.
 

LEONARD R. BARTHEL, JR

Born: 01-31-1946
Died: 01-21-2000
Leonard resided in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.
 

BRANT RICHARD BATES

Born: 12-03-1947
Died: 05-07-1994
Brant was in the Latin Club during his freshman and sophomore years, the Key Club during sophomore, Junior and Senior years, serving as the treasure of Key Club during his Senior year. He was in Biology Club his Junior year, and Madrigals Choir his Senior year. He was a member and representative of the All City Chorus his Junior year. He lettered in Music his Junior and Senior years. He participated in Mixed Chorus his Junior and Senior year, serving as the Vice-President of Mixed Chorus his Senior year. Brent was also part of "Castaways" during his Junior year. Brant was one of 31 graduates that received Distinction Honors. He sang folk songs, to the accompaniment of guitars and bass violas, with the "Folk Singers Three."
 

ANDREW "Andy" H. BINGHAM

Born: 10-15-1947
Died: 06-1975, in a car accident in Yavapai County, Arizona.


Andy is a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Andrew participated in the Chess Club his sophomore year, Golf during his sophomore and junior years, and the "M" Club during his sophomore and junior years. Andy graduated from Arizona State University (ASU) in Civil Engineering. Andy died in a car accident on SR179 in Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona.
 

HUGH C. CAMPBELL

Born: 10-16-1947,
Died: 01-08-1986.
Hugh resided in Virginia.
 

CARL LEE COMBS

Born: 03-18-1947
Died: 02-20-2002

Carl was active in wrestling during his freshman, sophomore, and senior class years. He was in the "M" Club during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was on the Varsity Track Team his junior year. Carl was in football all 4 years. He wore jersey # 50 his freshman year at Carl Hayden (CHHS) High School. His junior and senior years, he was on the MHS Varsity Football team, wearing jersey # 51. Carl was with the Phoenix Fire Department for 32 years, from 1968-2000. Carl's brother is Leonard "Porky" Combs, CHHS; 1964. Carl last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 

PATRICIA "Pat/Patty" ANN EIBNER

Born: 09-30-1947
Died: 04-1980
Patty was a member of the Latin Club during her soph, junior, and senior class yrs. She participated in Chorus all 4 yrs, including Advance Girls chorus. She was also a member of Y-Teens and the Library Club during her senior yr. Patty came to Phoenix, AZ. from Ohio. She last resided in Phoenix, AZ.
 

Roger Fredrich

Roger Jude Fredrich July 8 1947- May 3, 2013. MHS Class of 1965. Retired after 27 years with Bradshaw Construction Co. in San Diego, CA. Married 25 years, survived by one son and two grandsons, and two sisters. Roger was a friend to so many people, a wonderful husband, a great brother, a devoted son, and a cool Papa. He will be deeply missed forever and always.

THOMAS "Tom" JOSEPH HARBOUR

Born: 11-26-1946
Died: 03-17-2002, from heart failure as a result of a long illness.

Tom and his younger brother, Kenny, both died from Huntington's chorea, which is a hereditary neurological disorder. Tom was a retired City of Phoenix Police Sergeant. He attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school during his freshman year. He played football during his sophomore, junior (# 71), and senior (# 52) class years. He played baseball during his freshman, sophomore, and senior yrs. He 'played' the part of "Linc" in 1965 MHS drama play "The Missing Linc," a take-off on the life of Abraham Lincoln, that was presented at the patriotic assembly on Lincoln's birthday. He also played the trumpet in the MHS Varsity Marching band during his junior year. Tom last resided in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona. Tom's brother, Kenneth "Ken/Kenny" Wayne Harbour, MHS; 1971, is also deceased.
 

LaVerne E. Ihns

  He was born May 2, 1947, in Los Angeles and passed away August 20, 2013, in Tampa Florida from cancer. 

 He lettered in tennis and football at Maryvale.  He spent 1967-71 in the Air Force and worked in the Armed Forces Radio Network stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war. 

After the war, he worked at a number of radio stations in Phoenix before getting into the advertising business in Phoenix and New Orleans.  He was one of those forced by Hurricane Katrina to leave New Orleans, so he relocated to Tampa, FL.

 Information from: Darrell Ihns (class of 1968)

SUSAN "Sue" RAE JOHNSON

Died: 2001
Sue was a member of Girl's Athletic Association (GAA) during her sophomore, junior and senior years. She was a member of Masque & Gavel in her junior and senior years. Sue was a member of the senior class council her senior year.
 

PATRICK "P.T./Pat/Tom" THOMAS LANDRY

Born: 08-28-1947
Died: 05-01-2000, while in the hospital.

It is not certain what Tom died from. He had been shot in the abdomen around 1975, while on the Phoenix police department and that wound may have had a bearing on his death. He went by "Tom" in high school. He attended his freshman year at Carl Hayden High School (CHHS) and was on the freshman football team, wearing jersey # 63. He was a member of the Lettermen's "M" club and Varsity wrestling during his junior year. He was on the 1964, and 1965 MHS Varsity football team; wearing jersey # 65 in 1965. Tom was also a retired Phoenix Police Sergeant. The Association of Retired Police Officers, Retirement Handbook guide to benefits and information has been dedicated and presented in memory of Sgt. Patrick Thomas Landry, Phoenix Police Officer (career spanning from 1970 to 1990), out of whose untimely passing, the inspiration for the handbook was born. Tom's brother is John "Johnny" Landry, CHHS; 1963.
 

GARY LYNN (LONG) DAVIS

Born: 02-10-1947, in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Died: 01-03-1970, at 22 years of age, in Vietnam.

Gary was in active military duty in the U.S.Army, Co.B, 3.INF, 11.Lt.INF.BDE
Rank: CPL-E4-Army-Selective Service.
Medals: Gary was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart.
Results of wounds suffered from "totally surrounding force." Ambushed by enemy from positions established during Vietnam cease fire. His tour of duty began 08-08-1969. He was in 11th Light Infantry Brigade that won fame at Guadalcanal; he was selected and brought from the jungle to attend comedian Bob Hope's Christmas show, meeting astronaut Neil Armstrong, sitting in 2nd row behind the wounded. Men from jungle outposts had 2nd best seats; prior to that, he was 6 weeks without a change of clothes. His casualty was in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam, hostile, died of wounds, ground casualty, related to multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recovered. His religious preference was Protestant. He is respectfully honored on the Vietnam Wall National Monument in Washington, D.C., his placement on the wall is panel # Panel 15W, Line # 121. He is also remembered on the Arizona Vietnam Wall (located across from the Arizona State Capitol Building in Wesley Bolin Park). In coming to Arizona in 1958, he lived at 5715 West Pierson, Phoenix, Arizona, USA 85031. He was a charter member of Epworth Methodist Church; and later considered himself a non-denominational Christian. He greatly admired and hoped to become an evangelist, like Billy Graham. Gary attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school during his freshman year. He was a member of the wrestling team freshman and sophomore years. At 14, motorcycling was his chief interest. He attended J.F.Long Elementary school, MHS; 1965, Glendale Community College, 1969. He is loved and missed by his Mother Wonda Davis-Long, Father Johnnie Hamilton Davis, brother Dennis Long, CHHS; 1964, sisters Denise, and Teresa "Gail" (Long) Belger, MHS; 1968, of Carlsbad New Mexico, Uncle Tom and Aunt Cecilia Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada, and life-long friend, Sundie (Demet) Vredenburg, MHS; 1965, of Missouri. Sundie has shared a copy of an article about Gary, titled: "It Looks Like the Best Yet..." by Taber Collins, from the "Maryvale Star" Newspaper, dated 01/03/1970. Interment at: Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301; gravesite location: Section 2, Block 28, Lot 7, Space 2.
 

DAVID CHARLES MARLOWE

Born: 06-11-1944, in Cleveland, Ohio
Died: 03-24-2005, at age 60, in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona
David C. Marlowe was born on 06/11/1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Albert Marlowe of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and Mary Duffield (McCafferty) Marlowe (Born: East Liverpool, Ohio); both parents deceased in Phoenix, Arizona. David C. Marlowe 60, of Prescott, died Thursday 03/24/2005 in Prescott. David is also preceded in death by his brother, James Clifford Marlowe, MHS; 1965, deceased 08/28/2004. David retired from Honeywell in Phoenix, Arizona. David is survived by his wife K. Kay Marlowe of Prescott, Arizona; son Kevin Marlowe of Memphis, Tennessee; daughter Becky Spires of Phoenix, Arizona; brother Bill Marlowe of Ogden, Utah; and five grandchildren. Visitation and services were held Tuesday 03/29/2005, at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 West Thunderbird Road Peoria, Arizona, with burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301; Section 13, Block 53, Lot 3, Space 2. David's gravesite is near both his parents gravesites: his Dad, William Albert Marlowe (dob: 10/06/1917-dod: 06/12/1982), and his Mom, Mary M. Marlowe (dod: 01/31/1997), Section 13, Block 53, Lot 2, Space 4. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to: Hospice Family Care Foundation of Prescott, 100 East Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona 86301, (928) 541-1740. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary. David last resided in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona USA.
 

JAMES "JIM" LEE MICKLE

Died: 11-26-1970, Thanksgiving Day. Jim is a Vietnam Veteran. Jim was thrown from his motorcycle, due to a car that had suddenly stopped in front of him at 55th Ave. and Osborn Rd. Jim participated in the Photography Club during his soph. yr., and was a photographer for the Panther Tracks during his soph. and junior class yrs. He last resided in Phoenix, AZ.
 

ROBERT "BRUCE" REIMCHE

Born: 12-19-1947
Died: 04-1989 from complications of diabetes.

Bruce was a father, artist and musician/songwriter. He went by his middle name, and signed his name "R. Bruce Reimche" because he shared the same first name, with his father. He married Nancy J. Stefaniak, who gave birth to their two sons; Jason was born on Independence Day, 07-04-1970; and his brother was born 01-24-1977. My father had a great interest in the arts; primarily loving music and painting. Sculpting and drawing were earlier loves. He was truly a multimedia artist. After several non-fulfilling jobs my father eventually became a hairstylist/barber. My mother was also a barber; and in time, they both went into business together. The Palace Haircutters was in business from 1982 until 2000, when my mother (now remarried) decided to retire. (*statement provided by: Jason T. Reimche) Prior to MHS, in 1961-62, Bruce attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school his freshman year. During Bruce's senior year he participated in Advanced Art; and the Art club in both his sophomore and senior years. His senior year he was in Masque and Gavel Club~portraying the role of Tom Corbett in the play 'Courtship of Eddie's Father.' Bruce was also in Arts Council in his senior year. Bruce was the recipient of the Scholastic Art Award his senior year. Ron Hartung, MHS; 1964 stated: "Bruce was the funniest guy I ever knew, he was my best friend." His son Jason has recordings of most of his father's songs. Memorial service for Bruce, were attended by hundreds of friends and family, whose lives he touched. It was held where he resided, in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
 

WILLIAM "Billy" SCOTT SLOCUM

Born: 07-25-1947
Died: 11-27-1967, in Vietnam.

Billy was in active military duty in the US Army.
Rank: PFC - E3 - Selective Service.
He was in the 25th Infantry Division.
His tour of duty began on 09-04-1967.
Casualty was on 11-27-1967, in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam.
Billy was a hostile ground casualty that was related to gun, small arms fire.
His body was recovered.
He is respectfully honored on the Vietnam Wall National Monument in Washington, D.C., his place on the Wall is Panel #30E, Line #99.
He is also remembered on the Arizona Vietnam Wall.
Billy was awarded a Purple Heart. His sister is Ramona Slocum, MHS; 1969. Interment at: Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85009; gravesite location: Section 44, Block 42, Lot 3, Space 10.

 

DAVID E. SPITALNY

Born: 03-23-1947
Died: 02-1986

David graduated with Distinction Honors; being 1 of 31 top seniors in the 1965 graduating class. David attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school during his freshman year. David's Mother is Justine E. Spitalny (born: 01/21/1913 ~ died: 10/1995). The Justine E. Spitalny Elementary School (Cartwright Elementary School District, located on 47th Avenue and Osborn Road, Phoenix, Arizona) is named after her. David last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85051.
 

ROBERT "Bob" LOUIS VOGELPOHL

Died: 06-03-1990, in an auto accident.

Bob was a 20+ years U.S. Navy, Vietnam Veteran.
Bob attended Carl Hayden (CHHS) high school during his freshman year; participating on the Junior Varsity track team. Bob was a member of the science club during his sophomore year, and played on the MHS Varsity baseball team his senior year. His sisters are Mary Vogelpohl, MHS; 1967, and Patricia Vogelpohl, MHS; 1967. His brothers are John Vogelpohl, MHS; 1968, and William Vogelpohl, MHS; 1972.