Rita Lawson writes …
I attended the luncheon last year and was hoping to see other 1948 Grads. But I was the only one who attended. I enjoyed the musicians who were excellent. I was given a ride to and from by a very nice man who also gave me a sightseeing tour around the area. It is nice to know that can be arranged so you can attend.
In November of 2024, The KBCS listener supported community radio station recognized GGG member Winona Hollins-Hauge for her contribution to two programs Living the Blues (celebrating its 13th Anniversary) this year and Gospel Highway (20th Anniversary). You can read more about Winona, and her work and community endeavors on the KBCS website here https://www.kbcs.fm/2024/11/27/kbcs-dj-appreciation-posts/
FABULOUS article and pictures about GGG Hall of Fame Irwin Caplan ‘37. featured in Sunday’s “Pacific NW”, Seattle Times. (thanks to Aaron Vederoff for pointing us to the article)
As listed on the “I graduated from Garfield Facebook page”
August 7th – 9th, 2026
Seattle, Wa
Garfield High School Bulldogs Class of 1986 Please continue to check your email: (spam/junk mail) for emails
Re: Garfield High School Bulldogs Class of 1986:
40 year reunion
** If you do not have any messages please send email to:
Louis@harlemhaberdashery.com
And will send all important information directly.
We look forward to seeing you!
Jack was also a recent GGG treasurer…
This obit is from from the Seattle Times…
March 8, 1931 – February 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we say good-bye to our beloved dad, Jack ‘Fib’ Peterson.
Jack graduated from Garfield High School in 1949 and attended the University of Washington. He lived and worked many years on Magnolia, raising five children with his first wife, Kathleen, and working at his family’s wholesale company, The John A. Peterson Company. He was the quintessential PNW man; snowskiing at Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain into his 80’s, waterskiing on Lake Washington into his 60’s, manning his little sail boat in Elliott Bay, and attending Husky and Seahawks games. He eventually moved to Vashon Island and spent forty-seven wonderful years there with his second wife, Geri.
He made the most of retirement; working as a gaffer for Eagle digital Productions on 50 documentaries, playing bit parts in locally produced commercials and movies, golfing, hiking Vashon’s beaches and roads, and making Swedish pancakes for family and friends. He and Geri were big supporters of the Vashon arts community including Drama Dock and the Vashon Senior Center. As he got older, Jack loved nothing better than reading books and writing limericks next to a roaring fire on a socked-in day.
Jack is survived by his wife, Geri; his five children: Jan Peterson Von Schleh, Jerry Peterson, Kirk Peterson, Kris Peterson, KarlPeterson; and three step children: David Berry, Randy Berry, Bonnie Berry Bristow. He had 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Always in our hearts, our big Swede will be forever missed.