Classmate Profiles

Hail classmates from the 1966 graduating class at Wheat Ridge High!
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Lucille Ball

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As an honorary member of the class, we had a lot of laughs together. I tried to be a comedienne and star of the  sitcom I Love Lucy. It's hard to believe, but this silly TV show helped me become one of the most popular stars the medium has ever produced. I became known as the Queen of Comedy, was also responsible with my husband Desi Arnaz for the foundation of Desilu Studios, a pioneering studio in American television production in the 1950s and 60s. I showed that women could be smart and make money, as well as have fun. Party on!


 

Janet Bangert (Thompson)

Comment: Last Updated: 2006

Tom Barclay

Comment: No data update:2006/2015
Email: thomas.barclay@yahoo.com

Mary Baretta (Capes)

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We are sorry to communicate the death of Mary Capes Baretta as reported by her family in the Fort Collins Coloradoan obituary -----------------------------------





On Jan. 20, 2009, Mary Margaret Baretta, our much loved wife, mom, Lala, friend and teacher, has traveled from this earth and her physical being to Heaven holding the hand of Jesus. Our prayers for total and complete healing were answered as she is joyfully held in the arms of God. She is the most beautiful, loving, kind, tough, strong, and courageous and totally awe inspiring woman we will ever know. Her Grace and Beauty will surround her family and those who loved her daily! ----------------------------------


Please celebrate her life! Our Mary was truly a blessing to every person she touched. Our hearts will hurt daily in her absence but her beauty will continue to shine brightly every day through her loving and amazing husband of 40 years, Ron Baretta; her three strong and independent daughters, Anna Baretta Narvaes, Bree Baretta and Mariah Baretta; and her four gorgeous and joyful baby granddaughters, Stella, Scarlet, Francesca and Catalina; and her two boys, Nick and Bocci, Ron and Mary's standard poodles. -----------------------------------


Mary was born in Grand Junction March 28th 1948, to Jeanne Bullard Capes and James F. Capes. She is preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Jimmy Capes. She is survived by husband, Ron Baretta; daughters, Anna Baretta Narvaes, Bree Baretta and Mariah Baretta; granddaughters, Stella, Scarlet, Francesca and Catalina; sister, Cynda Byers; brother, Todd Capes; and her two awesome standard poodles, Nick and Bocci. Ron and Mary met in Fort Collins, Colorado in June of 1968. They were married less than a year later and minus a few short weeks spent the rest of Mary's life constantly together as soul mates, best friends and business partners. -----------------------------------


Mary graduated from Colorado State University with a Degree in Dance in 1972. She was a pillar of the community as founder and co-owner of Mountain Gymnastics Training Center Inc. in 1976 now known as Mountain Kids. She is an active member of Timberline Church and silent contributor to many charities and individuals never seeking recognition beyond her self satisfaction in her abilities to help others. She is dearly loved and cherished by many in the Fort Collins community, across the country and across oceans, but no more than by her eternally grateful and forever loving family. She passed on to God in the arms of her loved ones.----------------------------------


The nonprofit foundation Mary Baretta GRACE Foundation will focus on non-smoking lung cancer screening, research and awareness. Donations in Lieu of flowers are most gratefully received as Mary Baretta GRACE Foundation, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, 80524.


A celebration of her life will be held at Timberline Church located at 2908 Timberline Rd. Fort Collins, Colorado on Friday Jan. 23rd at 2 p.m. A celebration reception will be held immediately following at Mountain Kids located at 419 E. Stuart St. Fort Collins, Colorado. A graveside service will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.





Last update 2009

Michael Barksdale

Comment: No data update: 2006/2015

Stephanie Bartlett (Wallace)

Comment: Last data update: 2006
Email: j_s_bartlett@msn.com

Patty Bateman (Bateman)

Comment: No data update: 2006/2015

Bruce Beal

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I am presently living in Dana Point, California, a small harbor town with my wife, Marlene.  We have a sailboat (F31 trimaran) and often sail to Catalina Island or Newport Beach.  I have a business law firm in San Clemente.


Last data update 2009
Email: beality@gmail.com

Lucy Beale Partridge (Rusnock)

Occupation: Writer
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I'm loving living in Utah with mountains so close that my husband, Patrick, and I hike or snowshoe almost once a week. Professionally I am a wellness coach and author, under the name, Lucy Beale. (at www.Lucybeale.com) Six of the books I've written are currently available in bookstores. They are The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weight Loss,  to Terrific Diabetic Meals, to Low-Carb Meals, to Better Skin, to Glycemic Index Weight Loss, and to Healthy Weight Loss. I give speeches on Body, Mind & Wellness at corporate events and association meetings.





My degree in Chemistry from CU Boulder prepared me for the research and scientific background of my writing and speaking careers, and attending Wheat Ridge stoked my love of science. I was also a member of the Speech Club which introduced me to public speaking and its rewards.





Patrick and I have 7 sons between us including stepsons. All are pursuing careers in which they are making worthwhile contributions to others and themselves. (Last data update: 2006)
Email: lucybeale@gmail.com

Nancy Beardsley (Bennett)

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I have two children, a son who is a teacher in Anchorage and engaged to be married next summer and a daughter who is married with two children and works as a landscape architect for the City of Anchorage. My husband is a retired elementary teacher who now works for the City Health Department. I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Parks and Recreation in Anchorage. I have been doing this job for 6 years now. We love it here and have no reason to leave. 





Last data update 2006





I have been in Alaska almost 43 years now. We have our children and 4 grandchildren all living in Anchorage Alaska. My hubby and I are both retired but now work a seasonal job for money for trips. We just celebrated our 47th anniversary and enjoy being with our kids, grandkids and traveling around the world. We will be working when the reunion happens. Wish everyone the very best. Nancy
Email: beardsleysn@Ak.net