Siuslaw High School Alumni
Florence, Oregon (OR)
Recent Members
| Ashton Kelly | 2020 |
| Chas La Wee | 1951 |
| Danielle Dani Passenger | 1999 |
| Everett Collier | 1961 |
| Gary Bennett | 1974 |
| George Woodworth | 2009 |
| John Holmes | 1990 |
| Penny Larsen | 1967 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Carl Erlandson
Class of 1966
Navy, 9 Years
Vietnam service aboard USS Oriskany, stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines and San Diego, CA. Attended Navy schools in New Jersy & CA as well as OCS at Newport, RI... Medically retired in Sept. 1978
Class of 1966
Navy, 9 Years
Vietnam service aboard USS Oriskany, stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines and San Diego, CA. Attended Navy schools in New Jersy & CA as well as OCS at Newport, RI... Medically retired in Sept. 1978
Clyde Kelley
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
1962 drafted into Army, went willingly. Stationed in Ft Lewis, Wn 4th Infantry Aviation during the Viet Nam conflict. Co clerk. (Like Radar in MASH). 18 years passed and joined the Navy Reserves during my career with Eugene Fire Dept. Began as a Corpsman with the Marines and retired as a Command Senior Chief of Oak Harbor Navy Hospital, Whidbey Island, Wn. Also served as Medical Officer for the CB's at Ft Lewis, Wn. Was recalled for Desert Storm and served stateside. Received Navy Commendation Medal upon retirement.
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
1962 drafted into Army, went willingly. Stationed in Ft Lewis, Wn 4th Infantry Aviation during the Viet Nam conflict. Co clerk. (Like Radar in MASH). 18 years passed and joined the Navy Reserves during my career with Eugene Fire Dept. Began as a Corpsman with the Marines and retired as a Command Senior Chief of Oak Harbor Navy Hospital, Whidbey Island, Wn. Also served as Medical Officer for the CB's at Ft Lewis, Wn. Was recalled for Desert Storm and served stateside. Received Navy Commendation Medal upon retirement.
Curt "Tooey" Emery
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Brigadier General (Retired), fighter pilot, 3,500 hours F4, F16. Served in Asia (Thailand, Philippines), Europe, Southwest Asia (100 missions in Iraq, F16). Staff duty in Europe, fighter operations and training; Pentagon, Mid East Policy, European NATO Policy, Doctrine-Strategy, Missile Defense Acquisition, Joint and National Security matters.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Brigadier General (Retired), fighter pilot, 3,500 hours F4, F16. Served in Asia (Thailand, Philippines), Europe, Southwest Asia (100 missions in Iraq, F16). Staff duty in Europe, fighter operations and training; Pentagon, Mid East Policy, European NATO Policy, Doctrine-Strategy, Missile Defense Acquisition, Joint and National Security matters.
James L Irvin Sr
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Police K-9 squadron 4 years at Larson AFB at Moses Lake, Wa Sac squadron
Class of 1960
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Police K-9 squadron 4 years at Larson AFB at Moses Lake, Wa Sac squadron
Larry Knutson
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
11 years active 10 years reserves
Viet Nam 67-68
Germany 71-73
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
11 years active 10 years reserves
Viet Nam 67-68
Germany 71-73
Lawrence Whelchel
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Stationed atFt.Lewis, Washington attached to 497th Transportation Company in support of the Army Ranger Units. Promoted to SGT. in 79' busted to Spec 4 in 80' Recalled in 83' for Grenada/Falkland Island for three weeks and back home to mill life.
Class of 1975
Army, 4 Years
Stationed atFt.Lewis, Washington attached to 497th Transportation Company in support of the Army Ranger Units. Promoted to SGT. in 79' busted to Spec 4 in 80' Recalled in 83' for Grenada/Falkland Island for three weeks and back home to mill life.
Phillip H. Reindl
Class of 1969
Navy, 6 Years
1970-1976, served aboard USS Midway(CVA-41) 3 1/2 years, Whidbey Is., WA Navy Base, worked on A-6 Jets for Vietnam era
Class of 1969
Navy, 6 Years
1970-1976, served aboard USS Midway(CVA-41) 3 1/2 years, Whidbey Is., WA Navy Base, worked on A-6 Jets for Vietnam era
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Our Siuslaw High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Siuslaw High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Florence are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!