Class of 1972. Class President. BYU Engineering and Technology 1993. Erick M. Ravsten, 1071 County Road 561, Princeton, Texas eltskkm@netzero.com

Class of 1972. Jon Ravsten. [Need more information, current location.]

Class of 1962. Alan Rawlings. Dramatics, Seminary 4th Year, Thespians. Div. x3. His parents: Max C. Rawlings and Eileene Sim Rawlings. Their children: Alan Max Rawlings [BYH Class of 1962], Florida; Brian Dee Rawlings [BYH Class of 1964] (LaDonna Houtz), Riverton, Utah; Teresa Rawlings [BYH Class of 1967] of Provo; and Debi Rawlings of Provo.

Class of 1964. Wrestling, Y Club, Dramatics, Seminary Graduate, Poetry Festival, Thespians, Yld Cat Newspaper Staff, Quill & Scroll. BYU BA Speech & Drama 1970. BYU Masters in Education Curriculum & Instruction 1986. HIS OBITUARY: Brian Dee Rawlings, 45, died April 17, 1992 at his home of heart failure and a long battle with cancer. Born October 15, 1946 in Provo, Utah to Max C. and Eileene Sim Rawlings. He graduated from BY High School in 1964. Married LaDonna Houtz September 6, 1968 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS Church. Former bishop of the Riverton 1st Ward; also taught the Gospel Doctrine class, and served in the High Priest group leadership. He was a teacher at Jordan High School. He had a beautiful baratone voice that will be missed. Survived by his wife; sons and daughters, Greg, Mark, Kent, Brandon, Alicia and Angie, all of Riverton; two sisters, Debi and Teresa Rawlings [BYH Class of 1967], both of Provo; brother, Alan Max Rawlings [BYH Class of 1962], Florida. Funeral services were held Wednesday April 22, 1992 in Riverton, Utah. Interment, Riverton Cemetery. [Deseret News, Sunday, April 19, 1992.]

Class of 1939. Barney Rawlings. Football. French Club. Oratory. Forensics. Boys' Trio. Opera. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: G. Barney Rawlings -- World War II bomber pilot G. Barney Rawlings came to Las Vegas in 1947 to sing -- launching a half-century career as a performer, emcee and executive director of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. It was something of a second life for Rawlings. As an Army Air Corps pilot, he had flown 35 combat missions in B-17 bombers over Europe, logged 282 hours in the air and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, three battle stars and six air medals. Rawlings, 86, died of melanoma Thursday at his St. George, Utah home. Rawlings, who retired from the Army Air Corps Reserve as a major general, was the convention bureau's assistant manager in the late 1950s when he was asked to show off the town to a Hollywood actor. Rawlings and Ronald Reagan bonded on that trip, and they became lifelong friends. Rawlings was born in Provo, Utah, on April 29, 1922. He came to Southern Nevada on Labor Day 1947 to sing for three nights at the Railroad Pass Casino for $150 -- a far better gig than he'd had at a Utah nightclub, where he earned $5 a night while attending the University of Utah as a law student. The casino crowd included Last Frontier Hotel show producer Hal Braudis, who auditioned Rawlings the next day. Two days later Braudis hired Rawlings, and he never looked back. As a local emcee who could also sing, Rawlings performed a record 3,128 consecutive shows at the old Thunderbird Hotel. Such roles ceased to exist in the modern mega-showroom era. In 1953 Rawlings added to his entertainment resume by becoming the sales and convention director at the Thunderbird. Four years later he was hired as assistant manager of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. He went to the Riviera in 1963 as vice president of sales and in 1968 became executive director of marketing for the Sands. At the same time, he served as national director of the Nevada Hotel Sales Management Association and vice chairman of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's Aviation Committee. In 1969, Rawlings was appointed executive director of the visitors authority, earning $25,000 a year. Rawlings' wife of 49 years, Hazel, died in 1989 of cancer, and 18 years ago he married Christine Ann "Puff" Russell, who helped him with his production business. In addition to his wife he is survived by his brother, James W. Rawlings [BYH Class of 1947] of Connecticut; daughters, Darlene Richards of Las Vegas, Kathleen Danielson of Snowflake, Ariz., and Nancy Rawlings of Las Vegas; a son, Brent Rawlings of Las Vegas; five stepchildren, Rocky Russell, Christy Pyhtila, Brandon Russell, Angel Lemmon and Polly Falk; and 28 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A viewing is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. May 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. May 17 in the chapel, with a viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will be at Bunkers Memory Gardens Cemetery, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. [Provo Daily Herald, May 11, 2008.] ~ ~ ~ ~ His brother, James W. Rawlings, graduated from BYH in 1947.

BY Academy High School Class of 1888. James Rawlings received a Diploma: Physiology & Hygiene. Source: Deseret Evening News, May 28, 1888.

Class of 1947. James Rawlings. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ambassador James W. Rawlings: appointed Ambassador to Zimbabwe, 1986 to 1989, by President Ronald Reagan. He is married to Joan Berkhimer Rawlings, Provo High Class of 1948. They have five children, and on March 28, 2005, they celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary. He was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After four years of active duty, he returned to Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. In 1958, Ambassador Rawlings received a J.D. degree from the University of Utah College of Law. While attending law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Utah Law Review and was elected to The Order of the Coif. He is a member of the Utah Bar, the New York Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar. In 1986, he retired after a long career with Union Carbide Corporation to serve as the United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, appointed by President Reagan, a post Jim held until 1989. From 1990-1992, Ambassador Rawlings served as the Executive Secretary of the United States/Zimbabwe Business Council. In 1960, he joined Union Carbide’s Law Department from the New York City law firm of Chadbourne & Park. From 1966-1969, he was Counsel to Union Carbide Eastern Inc., Union Carbide’s Pacific Rim affiliate. From 1970-1977, he was a Vice President of Carbide’s Mining and Metals Division. In 1977, Ambassador Rawlings became the Vice Chairman of Union Carbide Africa and Middle East, Inc. and, from 1978 until 1986, Chairman, President and CEO of Union Carbide Southern Africa, Inc. James W. Rawlings is presently writing fiction. Website: http://www.americanambassadors.org/members/james-w-rawlings @2005. ~ ~ ~ ~ His brother, G. Barney Williams, graduated from BYH in the Class of 1939. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: James W. Rawlings, former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, passed away peacefully in Sonoma, California on November 1, 2013 at the age of 84. Jim was born in Provo, Utah on October 12, 1929. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1947. He served in the Air Force as an F-86 pilot in the 59th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed in Goose Bay, Labrador (1950-54). Jim graduated from Brigham Young University in 1955 and University of Utah Law School in 1958, where he was Editor in Chief of the Utah Law Review and Order of the Coif. Following graduation from law school, he was a litigation associate at the Chadbourne & Parke firm in New York City prior to joining the law department of Union Carbide Corporation where he served as general counsel for Union Carbide's interests in the far east. He was Vice President of the Mining & Metals Division and retired in 1986 as Chairman of Union Carbide Southern Africa. He was appointed by President Reagan as U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe (1986-1989). He then served as the Executive Secretary of the United States-Zimbabwe Business Council until he retired in 1992. Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Joan Berkhimer, and five children, Stephen (Deb Cibelli) of Thibodaux, Lousiana; Suzanne. (Richard Day) of Sonoma, California; Diane (Bill) Battle of Bradenton, Florida; Scott (Terri) of Brookfield, Connecticut; David of Southbury, Connecticut and seven grandchildren. A small gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Jim's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. [Provo Daily Herald, Monday, November 4, 2013]

Class of 1950. Student Body Social Chair. Notre Maison, Cheerleader, Fauvines, Chorus. Married ______ Ellwood. --@2001

Class of 1948. LaMar A. Rawlings. Tennis 1, 2, 3. Basketball 1, 2, 3. Football 2, 3. Baseball 2, 3. Letterman 2, 3. Letterman Secretary 3. ~ ~ ~ ~ (See his photo on Class of 1949 reunion page for 2003.) ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: LaMar Alma Rawlings, 81, passed away June 18, 2012 quietly in his home. He was born June 27, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Alma and Neva Hunter Rawlings. He married Kathryn Melville May 20, 1953, who preceded him in death October 19, 1990. He later married Lynne Garfield August 22, 1991. LaMar was raised in Provo, Utah where he graduated from Brigham Young High School and Brigham Young University with a degree in accounting. He pursued his accounting career for over 30 years and retired as the first Office Managing Partner in the Salt Lake office of Arthur Young & Company. He enjoyed all sports BYU and the Utah Jazz until the end. LaMar had great passion for playing golf and tennis. He is survived by his wife Lynne of St. George, Utah; daughters Patty Lund (Dale), Susan Kiser (Mike), Nancy Boone (Brad); grandchildren Matt Lund (Brooke), Angie Lund, Meghan and Morgen Kiser, Haley and Dillon Boone; great grandchildren Reagan and Nora Lund and Gracie Lund; sister Joanne Elwood; Lynne's children Kristine Hansen (Joel), Kelli Hartung (Andi), Nathan Hartung (Christina), and Kourtney Dalley (Andy); grandchildren Jack, Luke, and Kate Hansen, Joe, Ben, and Isabella Hartung, Drew, Reese, Maya, Micah, and Carter Dalley. Graveside services were held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. Friends may sign his guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com [Salt Lake Tribune, Saturday, June 22, 2012]

Class of 1967. Teresa Rawlings. Pep Club, F.H.A., Symphony Debonairs Club. Her Parents: Max C. Rawlings and Eileene Sim Rawlings. Their children: Alan Max Rawlings [BYH Class of 1962], Florida; Brian Dee Rawlings [BYH Class of 1964] (LaDonna Houtz), Riverton, Utah; Teresa Rawlings [BYH Class of 1967] of Provo [Layton]; and Debi Rawlings of Provo. Teresa lives in Provo with her sister Debi and brother Alan. Teresa worked as a secretary, majored in Finance at BYU, and now has her own business as a financial advisor. Her clientele is growing. She and her sister are Vegan (strict vegetarians), and operate a small animal rescue operation. They are strong advocates for animal rights. @2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ Email sent to teresarawlings49@msn.com bounced back. @2010

BY Academy High School Class of 1885. William S. Rawlings received a Certificate in Commercial Studies. Source: 1. Deseret News, June 25, 1885. 2. Territorial Enquirer, June 12, 1885. ~ ~ ~ ~ BY Academy High School Class of 1886. William S. Rawlings. Awarded Teacher's Certificate. Source: The (Provo) Daily Enquirer, May 25, 1886.

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1906. Soren J. Rawlingson [or Rawlinson]. He received a Normal Diploma. Source: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 51. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1906. Soren J. Rawlinson, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1906 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, and Music School graduates. Source: Brigham Young Academy & Normal Training School, Catalogues & Announcements, for 31st Academic Year, 1906-1907, p. 140.

Class of 1943. Daniel Heber Rawson. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Daniel Heber Rawson is now reunited with Mom. Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, returned to our Heavenly Father and reunited with his eternal companion, Clea Mae Lewis, on February 18, 2010. He was born November 15, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Daniel James and Almeda Greenwell Rawson. He graduated from BY High in 1943. He served his country honorably in the US Navy from 1943-1946. He married the love of his life, Clea Mae Lewis on June 22, 1949, in the Salt Lake LDS temple. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he enjoyed his associations with his friends and neighbors. One of his most enjoyable callings was when he worked as a volunteer, with his wife, in the Family History Program at the Utah State Prison. Dad was a man of integrity. He provided endless love, protection and care for our mother during her final years. He also had great love for his children and grandchildren which he demonstrated by his appreciation and generosity. He also had a very strong work ethic that has shown forth in his posterity. He was employed by Pacific Fruit, H J Heinz and retired from White City Water Company, where he considered every customer a friend. He enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, four-wheeling, and working in his yard. He was a talented handyman and could fix anything. Those loved ones he leaves behind are his sister, Dorothy Rawson Davis [BYH Class of 1942], and his children Rand (Nancy) Rawson, Kristene (Rick) Thayne, Gary (Peggie) Rawson, Robert (ShirLynn) Rawson, Brad (Shelli) Rawson and Traci (Larry) Folkersen. He also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Bellview Ward, 1050 E. Galena Drive, (9820 So.) Sandy. The family will receive friends and family at a viewing on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 S. 1950 E., Sandy, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, at the Ward 10:45 -11:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences: www.larkincares.com [Deseret News, February 21, 2010] ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE'S OBITUARY: Clea Mae Lewis Rawson, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother returned to our Heavenly Father on July 28, 2002. She was born on January 21, 1929 in Provo, Utah to Ethel May Rasband and William John Lewis. She graduated from Provo High School in 1947. She married Daniel Heber Rawson on June 22, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Her many talents included singing, playing the piano, cooking, sewing and sports of any kind. All of which she taught her children well. Mom's love for music kept her involved with a loving group of singing sisters called "The Triple Tones". She had a great desire to gain knowledge through reading. She worked for 26 years as an Assistant Librarian for the Jordan School District, where she passed on this love of reading to many little children. Mom's love for her family was unmeasured, exhibiting great patience and understanding to all. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren remain to be her greatest joy. Mom was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions including those in the Relief Society, Young Woman's, Primary and also with the church record extraction program. She, along with her eternal companion, worked as volunteers in the Family History Program at the Utah State Prison. God's greatest gift to us was our wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother! Those loved ones she leaves on this earth are her wonderful and devoted husband, Daniel Heber Rawson, who has faithfully been her caretaker and companion, also her children Rand (Nancy) Rawson, Kristene Rawson (Rick) Thayne, Gary (Peggi) Rawson, Robert (ShirLynn) Rawson, Brad (Shelli) Rawson, and Traci Rawson (Larry) Folkersen. Grandchildren: Dan (Margaret) Rawson, Jessica Rawson, Lindsay Rawson, Rachelle (Scott) Petersen, Mindy (Chris) Evans, Marc Thayne, Jenni (Dustin) Hahn, Angee (Justin) Woolstenhulme, Cassie Rawson, Chancelor Rawson, Colin Rawson, Rylee Rawson, Danielle Rawson, Mardee Rawson, Bevan Rawson, Bryndi Folkersen, Mitchell Folkersen and Jake Folkersen, great-grandchildren: Alexis Rawson, Danny Rawson, Logan Rawson, Carli Petersen, Cody Petersen, Hagen Evans, Nathanial Iribe, and Jesse Hahn. Brothers and Sisters: Wesley Lewis, Helen (George) Pringle, Beth Miller, Howard (Carol) Lewis, Barbara Scott, and Carol (Stan) Moore. In-laws: Dorothy Rawson Davis [BYH Class of 1942], Jerry Parduhn and Mary (Kay) Bandley. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, 2002 at the Bellview Ward, 1050 E. Galena Drive, Sandy, Utah. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. [Deseret News, Tuesday, July 30, 2002.]

Class of 1942. Dorothy Rawson. Student Body Vice President, 1941-1942. Junior Class Vice President, 1940-1941. Fauvines, Secretary and Treasurer. French Club, Secretary and Treasurer. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her parents are Daniel James and Almeda Greenwell Rawson. Her brother, Daniel Heber Rawson, is a BYH graduate in the Class of 1943. She married Wally Davis. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Dorothy Rawson Davis - 1923 ~ 2011. Our Dear Mother, Grandma "D", Dorothy Rawson Davis, Orem, passed away to the next life on October 31, 2011. Dorothy was born August 13, 1923 in Ogden to Daniel and Almeda Rawson. They moved shortly after to Price, and eventually settled in Provo where she graduated from BY High School in the Class of 1942. Dorothy went on to BYU and then got a job at JC Penny's department store. While working at Penny's, one of Dorothy's assignments was to write letters to any servicemen who had previously worked for their store. One of her fellow employees had a son in the military and she convinced Dorothy that she should also write to her son. So it was then that Dorothy and Wally Davis began corresponding and were eventually married in Santa Monica, California. Dorothy's two children are: Jim (Bev) Davis, Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Gaylene (Dean) Mitchell, Saratoga Springs, Utah. Dorothy was a very family-oriented person. She loved going all out for the holidays, she especially loved it when she was surrounded by all of her loved ones. She took great pride in her home and yard; they were always "kept to the nines." On February 17, 1990, a little over a year after Wally passed on, Dorothy was sealed to him for time and all eternity, in the Provo Utah Temple. Dorothy owned and managed Lindon Storage Units up to the age of 85. Dorothy served diligently in many callings, Cub Scout leader, visiting teacher, and as a welcome greeter. Dorothy was survived by her two children; 7 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was greeted with open arms at the veil by the love of her life, Wally, daughter-in-law, Mary, grandson, Jeffrey, grandson-in- law, Kerry, parents, brother Danny, sisters, Nancy and Mary Ellen. We wish to thank the Charleston staff and nurses for all the love and attention shown to Mom, along with the hospice nurses for all of the love compassion during the final stages of her life. She served a steadfast life and will truly be missed. A celebration in honor of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, Friday, November 4, 2011]

Class of 1953. Nancy Jean Rawson. Chorus, Fauvines, Library Club, Notre Maison, Photography Club, Roller Skating Club, Ski Club, Shorthand Club, Y'ld Cat Newspaper. BYU Idaho General Studies 1982. ~ ~ ~ ~ Nancy Jean Rawson was born on September 27, 1934 in Price, Utah. Her parents are Daniel James Rawson and Almeda Greenwell Rawson. She first married _____ Thornton. She second married Jerry Parduhn. [Alternate information: Nancy Rawson Parduhn, 6190 W. 10050 N., Highland, Utah 84003-9276 @2001]Her sister, Dorothy Rawson, is a member of the BYH Class of 1942. Her brother, Dan Rawson, is a member of the BYH Class of 1943. Nancy Jean Parduhn died on March 19, 2001.

Class of 1917. Florence Ray. She received a BYH Normal Diploma (1 year) in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 90.

Class of 1920. Fred Ray. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Fred Ray. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 174. ~ ~ ~ ~ Fred Emerson Ray was born on October 4, 1900, in Provo, Utah. His parents were William H. Ray and Lottie Chapel Ray. Fred married Ann Thomas or Ann Huntington on September 6, 1922 in Provo, Utah. Ann was born on March 31, 1902 in Palmyra, Utah. Her parents are variously listed as either John Albert Huntington and Sarah Jane Banks Huntington, or Llewellyn Thomas and Mary Jane Thomas. Fred Emerson Ray died on December 11, 1997 in Orem, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Fred E. Ray, 97, died on December 11, 1997. He was residing at the Orchard Park Nursing Home in Orem, at the time of his death. Mr. Ray was born October 4, 1900, in Provo, Utah, the son of William H. & Lottie Chapel Ray. He attended Proctor Academy, Brigham Young Academy [actually Brigham Young High School] and the University of California at Berkeley. He married Ann Thomas on September 6, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She preceded him in death on June 11, 1985. Mr. Ray was a licensed broker, owning and operating a real estate and insurance business for over 50 years. He served on the Rent Control Board during World War II. Mr. Ray was a member and Past Master of Story Lodge #4, Free and Accepted Masons. He joined this lodge February 4, 1922, and became a 75-year member in 1997. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Knight Templar of York Rite Masonry and a Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Utah. He was a member of El Kalah Temple and Valley Chapter #3, Order of Easter Star. Mr. Ray was a member of the Provo Community Church. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by all 4 of his siblings. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Dennis P. (Virginia R.) Shelton of Orem; Mrs. Malcolm H. (Lois M.) Skolnick of Houston, Texas. He also is survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 15, 1997 at the Berg Mortuary of Provo. Memorial services were under the direction of the Worshipful Master of Story Lodge #4. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Provo Daily Herald, December 12, 1997.]

Class of 1917. Marion Ray (male). Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1917. Source: 1917 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 82-88. ~ ~ ~ ~ IS THIS? Marion Ray was born on May 15, 1886 in St. Joseph, Arizona. [He would have been 31 years old at BYH graduation in 1917.] His parents were James Wilford Ray and Maria Helena Mortensen. Marion Ray married twice: ~ ~ First, he married Vivia Florette (Viva) Huish on April 9, 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Viva Huish was born on April 1, 1889 in Payson, Utah. Her parents were James Wil (sic) Huish and Mary Elizabeth Fillmore Huish. Viva Huish Ray died on May 3, 1918 in Chandler, Arizona. Her interment, Mesa, Arizona. ~ ~ Marion Ray second married Edna Bertha Hansen on April 1, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Edna Hansen was born on May 18, 1888 in St. Joseph, Arizona. Edna's parents were Joseph Christian Hansen and Emma Swenson Hansen. Edna Hansen Ray died on July 30, 1975 in Duncan Arizona. Edna was interred at Mesa, Arizona. Ray Marion died on July 31, 1978 in Duncan, Arizona. His interment, Mesa, Arizona. IS THIS?

Class of 1920. Milo Eugene Ray. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 296.

Class of 1917. Norine [Helen Norene] Ray. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1917. Source 1: 1917 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 82-88. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1917. Norene Ray. She recieved a BYH Business Education Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 74. ~ ~ ~ ~ Norene Ray was born on August 21, 1897 in Fillmore, Utah. Her parents were Raymond Ray and Ruby Alice Callister Ray. Norene married Howard Stone Winters. Howard Stone Winters, Sr., was born on October 9, 1899 in Hoytsville, Utah. His parents were Civilian (sic) Winters and Mary Elizabeth Edgel Winters. He married Helen Norene Ray on October 8, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Howard died on November 27, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His interment, Salt Lake City, Utah. Helen Norene Ray Winters died on December 27, 1988 in San Rafael, Marin County, California. Her interment, Wasatch Lawn, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Uncategorized Other Students. BYA 1893-1896. William Ray. HIS OBITUARY: Willian W. Ray. While Taft carried Utah, he ran a poor third nationally and Woodrow Wilson was elected President, the first Democrat in twenty years. Although the Utah legislature went solidly Republican, “Wilson began dismantling the Federal Bunch’s base by appointing Democrats to replace Smoot’s friends in Utah’s federal offices.” One of Wilson’s appointments was William Ray as U.S. Attorney in 1913 – at age 33, one of the youngest U.S. Attorneys in the State’s history. William W. Ray was born December 19, 1880, in Deseret, Millard County, Utah. After his public school education he attended Brigham Young Academy (1893-96) [in Provo or Logan?] and the University of Utah (1897-1902) and graduated from the University with a B.A. degree. He then taught history in the Salt Lake High School for a year and was an Assistant Professor of Political Economy at the University of Utah for a year. In the meantime he had studied law in the offices of Senator Joseph L. Rawlins, and on May 6, 1904, was admitted to the Utah Bar. After five years of solo practice, Ray became a member of the firm of Rawlins, Ray, and Rawlins. One sympathetic biographical sketch, written during the time of his service as U.S. Attorney, opined that his law firm was “recognized as one of the most prominent in the State. Mr. Ray, like his associates, is recognized as a man of superior ability in the line of his profession. He has also won himself very favorable criticism for the systematic methods which he has followed. He displays marked concentration and close application, and his retentive memory has often excited the surprise of his professional colleagues. He stands high, especially in the discussion of intricate legal matters before the court, for his comprehensive knowledge of the law and correct application of legal principles attest the breadth of his professional acquirement.” Ray married Leda Rawlins (a daughter of his mentor, Senator Joseph Rawlins) on June 20, 1905, and they eventually became the parents of four children. Ray was appointed as U.S. Attorney by President Woodrow Wilson and sworn in on December 19, 1913. Ray served until late 1919, spanning the years of United States’ involvement in World War I. He returned to private practice and was succeeded by his Assistant, Blair Evans. In February, 1957, William Ray was named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, in recognition of “character, achievement, and professional stature.” On June 3 of that year, Ray, age 76, died of a heart ailment in Salt Lake City.

Brigham Young Academy Foundation Member. Once served as President of the Academy Square Restoration Committee. In 1997 he moved to China to take a teaching position there. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Wallace Alan Raynor, Oct. 26, 1928-March 27, 2022. Wallace Alan Raynor, 93, passed on March 27, 2022, from natural causes at the Southern Utah Veterans Home surrounded by his family. He was born October 26, 1928, in Hayward, California, the only son of Cora Isis Johnson and Clayton Ashley Raynor. He deeply loved and fiercely protected his only sister, Patricia Whittemore. He spent 93 remarkable years on this earth and left a legacy of honor and love that will not be forgotten. His childhood and teenage years were spent in Ogden, where he graduated from Ogden High School in 1946. He joined the US Air Force and served his country honorably during the Korean War, working as a radar operator on an island off the coast of Japan. During his free time in Japan, and throughout his life, he loved to read and learn. During his wartime years alone, he read countless books on a wide variety of subjects. Following the war, Wallace continued his education and met the love of his life, Jo Ann Armstrong, on a blind date, and the rest was history. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 15, 1956, and from this union came four children. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from BYU in 1957, and then a Master of History degree from BYU in 1959. His Master’s thesis was on the construction of the Salt Lake Temple and was published by Deseret Book as a book "The Everlasting Spires". Wallace and Jo Ann next brought their growing family to Anaheim, California, where he pursued his Ph.D. in Higher Education from USC. Wallace was always passionate about education, and he tirelessly dedicated his life to it. After completing his Ph.D., he became a beloved honors history teacher and assistant principal at Orange High School. He eventually transitioned his talents from the classroom to administration as the assistant superintendent at Orange Unified School District. One of his favorite accomplishments was founding the Little Yellow School House, the first public school in the country that provided opportunities for teenage, expectant mothers to complete high school. Because of his educational successes in Southern California, he was hired in Northern California as the superintendent of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Santa Cruz County, where he served for the next seven years. This was his dream job. He loved his years in Santa Cruz, where he and his family worked and played on their beautiful Enos Lane property. Upon retirement, Wallace and his family moved to Provo, where he became involved in community affairs. He served as the director of the Academy Square Preservation Committee, becoming a champion for the preservation and restoration of Academy Square, the original Brigham Young Academy. Now a beautiful library, it owes its very existence to his extraordinary efforts to prevent its demolition. Wallace also found great satisfaction serving in the Rotary Club, and working out at the Ridge Athletic Club, lifting weights. While living in Provo, you could find Wallace working at his desk running his real estate business, skiing at Sundance and lifting weights at the club. As a devoted and lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he loved to serve. He particularly loved working with the youth and teaching gospel doctrine. He and Jo Ann served in the Provo Utah Temple before they served two missions together, one at the BYU Center in Nauvoo, Illinois, and the other as education missionaries at the University of Petroleum in Dongying, China. If you knew him, you know one of his greatest accomplishments was his victorious 40-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Whether you called him Darlin’, Dad, Super Dad, Daddy, Papa, WR, Uncle Wally or a friend, all who encountered him felt his adoration, love, power and strength. Wallace Alan Raynor is survived by his eternal companion, Jo Ann Armstrong Raynor, daughters Cynthia (Greg) Nohrden, Nina (Keith) Barnes, Sabrina (Eric) Petersen, daughter-in-law, Victoria Parker Raynor, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, all of whom are loved by their favorite monkey, Papa Wally. Preceded in death by his son, Thales, his mother, Cora Isis Johnson Raynor, his father, Clayton Ashley Raynor and his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Byron Whittemore. The world has lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has also gained one. We love you, Papa. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Wallace, donations can be made to the Southern Utah Veterans Home Nurse Scholarship Program. The family wishes to thank those at the Veterans Home that have selflessly loved and cared for both Wallace and Jo Ann. Memorial services with Military Honors will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Morningside Stake Center, 881 South River Road, St. George. A gathering will be held prior t0 the services April 2 from 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. at the Morningside Stake Center. Arrangements are under the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings Source, March 31, 2022 ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY OF MRS. RAYNOR: June 28, 1933-Dec. 10, 2022 Jo Ann Armstrong Raynor passed on Dec. 10, 2022, from natural causes at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah, surrounded by her family. She spent 89 remarkable years on Earth and left a legacy of love and gratitude that will never be forgotten. She was born on June 28, 1933, in Moyers, West Virginia. Jo was raised as a devoted Lutheran, where she learned of her worth through Jesus’ love. Her relationship with Jesus quickly grew while constantly singing her favorite childhood lullaby “Jesus Loves Me.” Her teenage years were spent on the family farm in Doe Hill, West Virginia, where she graduated from Franklin High School in 1952. Jo joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1954 while attending West Virginia University. She continued her education at BYU, earning her BA in English in 1956 and her post-graduate certificate in Library Sciences in 1958. She met Wallace Alan Raynor on a blind date, beginning a beautiful lifelong adventure. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 15, 1956, and from this union came four children. While starting their family, Jo spent several years working as a librarian in both Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Long Beach, California. She also substituted on and off for several years at Poly Tech High School. Jo chose to stay home and be with her children as her family grew but continued volunteering weekly while sharing her passion for learning and storytelling by facilitating story time with children at the public library. It was rare to find Jo without a book in hand. In 1975, after living in Long Beach, Anaheim, and Villa Park, the Raynors left Southern California when Wally became the superintendent of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Santa Cruz County, where the family lived and thrived until 1981. They loved their years working and playing in Aptos on their beautiful Enos Lane property. Upon retirement, the family relocated to Provo, Utah, to be closer to family. While in Provo, Jo worked with Wally on the Academy Square Preservation and Restoration Committee of the original Brigham Young Academy, which is now the Provo Public library. Jo always loved living in Provo, but eventually, the climate and culture of Southern Utah called to them. Wally and Jo spent the last years of their lives in Mesquite, Nevada and St. George, Utah, where they enjoyed musical concerts, plays, the temple, blue skies and knowing it would be a desired destination for their children and friends to visit. As a devoted and lifelong church member, Jo loved to serve. She particularly enjoyed working with young women, ministering to those in need and teaching gospel doctrine. Jo and Wally served in the Provo Utah Temple before they served two missions together, one at the BYU Center in Nauvoo, Illinois, and the other as education missionaries at the University of Petroleum in Dongying, China. Growing up on a West Virginia farm, Jo learned the value of hard work, which was helpful as she built and managed the family’s real estate business. Additionally, Jo had a knack for sewing, upholstering and renovation. She was a true “Jo of all trades.” She had a deep love and appreciation for music, which she enjoyed listening to and singing along to whenever she had the chance. In her free time, Jo enjoyed oil painting, reading, playing cards, attending performances, watching sporting events and nesting on her loveseat with a loved one by her side. Jo created lifelong friendships wherever she lived. One of her greatest gifts was her ability to love everyone she met. Whether she called you sweetheart, beautiful, honey lamb, precious or darlin’, all who encountered her felt her unconditional love, immense gratitude for life and her powerful love for Jesus. If you were lucky enough to spend time with Jo, you left feeling like the most adored person in the world. The world has lost a beautiful angel, and heaven just got sweeter. We love you, “Granny Jo.” She is survived by her daughters Cynthia (Greg) Nohrden, Nina (Keith) Barnes and Sabrina (Eric) Petersen; daughter-in-law Victoria Parker Raynor; her siblings Sonja Cunningham, Martha (Denny) Walker and Gary (Lorraine) Armstrong; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved Wally; son Thales; great-grandson Emil Daniel Bauer; parents Nina Coral Heltzel and Dice Samuel Armstrong; brothers James (Kay) Armstrong and John Dice Armstrong; sister Patty (Rex) Jensen; and sister-in-law Georgie Snyder. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Eagles Landing Ward Chapel, Morningside Stake, 1095 East St. James Lane, St. George. The family will be receiving visitors at 2 p.m. at the church. Click here to access live-streaming of the services. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Jo Ann, donations can be sent to Southern Utah Veterans Home Nursing Scholarship Program. The family wishes to thank those at the Veterans Home who selflessly loved and cared for Jo Ann and Wallace. Arrangements are under the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings. Source.

Faculty & Staff. Dr. Edwin A. Read. BYU 1959. He became Director of the BYU Laboratory Schools 1959 to 1962, during the time that Max Berryessa served as the 18th principal of BYH. Edwin married Kathryn Hale. ~ ~ ~ ~ Dr. Edwin A. Read was a primary leader of the so-called Continuous Progress Plan. Dr. Read visited Harvard University, and the U.S. Office of Education in Washington D.C., where he presented the plan to Commissioner Sterling McMurrin, and the Basset School District in LaPuente, California.

Class of 1960. Sondra Read. Best Actress Award, Hi-Steppers Vice President, Forensics. [First name listed as both Sandra and Sondra in 1960 Wildcat yearbook -- Sondra appears to be correct.] BYU BA Acting 1965. Married Jess L. Green. ~ ~ ~ ~ Alternate address: PO Box 174, American Fork, Utah 84003. @2010

BYH Faculty & Staff. Lucille Cardon Reading. She taught at Brigham Young High School. She married Keith E. Reading. Source. Lucille Reading died in March 1982. Source.