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Sigma Chi Beta Omicron ISU IMG_0040 November 5 2016 after Fall Activation by Ed H

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Sigma Chi's Left to Right:

Sean Boston Theta Gamma Sigma Chi Chapter Advisor, Ed Hendrickson Jr ( Beta Omicron Sigma Chi 1979), Skip Cramond Sigma Chi Wyoming about 1977ish , ?? , New initiate’s Father from Twin Cities (sorry do not have his name) , Kent Johnson ISU Sigma Chi Beta Omicron 1978, ??

At the new Sigma Chi House 2136 Lincoln Way Ames Iowa

Sigma Chi Beta Omicron Iowa State University Ames Iowa

Saturday Nov 5 2016

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AM Kindergarten Mrs Brown Meeker Elementary School Ames Iowa 1961 - 1962 probably taken October 1961 #AmesHighClassof1974 #AHSClassPhoto #1974ClassPhoto #julielandonhuisman by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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Future Class of 1974 Ames High School Alumni

Meeker Elementary School AM Kindergarten Ames Iowa - Mrs. Brown 1961-1962

Front row: Doug Ries , Mikey Rolling , Eddie Hendrickson , Allen Wagner , Glenn Norton

2nd row: Carol Gee , Jennifer Townsend , Julie Landon , Kim Carr , Susan Trcka , Sue Beth McClugage

3rd row: Shellie Dague , Paul Sondrol , John Cysewski , Alvin MacBride, Davy Maxon , Kieth Hapes , Mrs. Brown

4th row: Mark Lagomarcino, Farrell Silverthorn , Chuck Judy , Matt Koupal , Lane Baldwin , Mark Stone absent: Vonnie Smith , Craig Olsen , Mark Green , Kenny Duesenberg

This Meeker Kindergarten photo goes with this list of names www.flickr.com/photos/ahs/13875577065/

12 years later, most of these Kindergarten classmates went on to become future 1974 Ames High School Alumni and graduates.

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Paul Charles Sondrol

July 19, 1956 - October 20, 2018

Paul Sondrol 62, of Ames, passed away October 20, 2018 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Memorial service will be held 1:30 pm Sunday, October 28, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Paul Charles Sondrol was born July 19, 1956 in Sioux Falls, SD to Charles and Shirley (Kruggel) Sondrol. Paul grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1974. He continued his education receiving his BA at Mankato State University in Minnesota and his Masters and PhD at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Paul was a professor of Political Science and Latin American Specialist at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Paul lived one year in Paraguay and enjoyed traveling throughout South America. He enjoyed hiking, running, talking politics and spending time with his family.

Paul is survived by his father, Charles Sondrol of Ames; son, Chase Sondrol of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Selah Sondrol of Winslow, ME; sister, Tammy (Jim) Stein of Muscatine, IA; brother, Danny (Cheryl) Sondrol of Ames, IA and several nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother and daughter, Chelsea.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be addressed to Blank Childrens Hospital 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Online condolences may be left at adamssoderstrum.com

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Julie Ann (Landon) Huisman

May 31 1956 - July 23 2021

Ames - Julie Ann (Landon) Huisman, 65, of Ames, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.

Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the church. All who knew and loved Julie are welcome and invited to attend. For those who are not able to travel, the service will be available to watch through a live stream on the Tribute Wall of Julie's obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website or www.fumcames.com.

Julie was the daughter of Keith and Ellen Landon, of Ames. She was born at Mary Greeley Medical Center on May 31, 1956. She grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1974. Julie graduated from Iowa State University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, a degree program she customized, and was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, serving as President twice. She went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Adult Learning, Development and Performance from Drake University in 2008, and was very proud to have earned a 4.0 GPA while working full-time and raising her three kids. Julie also had a passion for continued growth and learning, and completed her International Coach Federation Certification in Business and Executive Coaching at The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management in 2008.

Julie was a passionate person, but she felt most strongly about her beloved husband Tom. They were college sweethearts and dated for eight years before marrying in Ames at the United Church of Christ on April 3, 1982. Tom and Julie had a vibrant marriage for the 38 years they were blessed to share on this earth. Julie was broken-hearted to watch her husband's three-year cancer battle come to an end with his passing on July 26, 2020.

Julie's other great loves in her life were her three remarkable children, Kevin, Melissa and Karina. As she often told them, she loved her children to the moon and back, and everyone who knew her knew how incredibly proud she was to be their Mom.

Her first born and only son, Kevin Charles, held a soft spot in her heart. She was immensely proud of the man he has become and the devoted father he is to his daughter Bianca. Julie loved how highly regarded and beloved Kevin was in his career. She was grateful for the many ways he stepped into the role as the "man of the family" since Tom's passing in July of 2020. Julie also raved about his home-cooked meals and loved when he would fire up the grill for family dinners.

Melissa Kay, her second-born, was her bright and shining Mel Star. She saw so much of herself in her daughter, and championed her aspirations to follow in her mom's footsteps by starting a big, beautiful life in Texas at a young age. Julie loved Melissa's creativity and singing voice, and thought her writing was pretty special. She was proud of her daughter's "big brain" and her many professional and academic achievements. Most of all, Julie was in awe of Melissa's faith in God, strength of heart, and wisdom beyond her years.

The adoption of her baby girl Karina Ann from Novokuznetsk, Russia, was a highlight of her life, and Julie adored her youngest daughter. Julie was so proud of Karina's resilience and strength, and loved watching her "baby" become a mother on December 6, 2020 to Ellen Kathy-Marie, her second granddaughter. She counted it an incredible honor to help plan Karina and Mark's wedding on July 25, 2020, and was so grateful for the wonderful husband Karina found in Mark, and son-in-law she added to her family. Karina always knew how to make her mom laugh the hardest of anyone, and they shared many special silly moments.

Not to be forgotten, Julie considered her fur babies Coco Bear and the late Bandit Jo a part of the family and her very best friends.

Family was everything to Julie, and celebrations were plentiful among the Landon and Huisman families. From holidays, to birthdays and weekly pool parties, she cherished getting to live close to her extended family in Ames for the last years of her life.

Julie was whip-smart, incredibly interested in people, and highly ambitious, attributes she channeled into her successful 37-year career in Human Resources. She was very proud of her accomplishments in her professional life, as were all who knew her. Upon her graduation from Iowa State, Julie moved south to begin her career at Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger, Texas. She held numerous roles in HR with Phillips 66 in Borger, Texas, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Stavanger, Norway, Caracas, Venezuela and Maracaibo, Venezuela. Julie was thrilled at the opportunity to work as an expatriate, immersed in global cultures, where she mastered the Norwegian and Spanish languages. Julie and Tom both retired from Phillips in 2000 and moved to Ames to be closer to their extended family.

Upon her return to Ames, Julie worked as the Human Resources Director for the Iowa State Foundation for two years. Her final career stop was at the City of Ames, where she served as the Human Resources Director for over 11 years. She was very proud to work at City Hall, in the same building as her late mother, Ellen Landon, who was a beloved Public Information Officer for the City of Ames for many years.

Julie retired from the City of Ames in 2015 to shift her focus and energy towards her family. She devoted her time in retirement to supporting her mother Ellen until her passing in 2019, and her husband Tom in his difficult cancer battle. She and Tom were looking forward to retiring in a beautiful home they built together in The Villages, Florida. Most recently, Julie was excited to transition into a new home in Ames with a pool area she named the Huisman Hibiscus Haven.

Volunteerism was an important aspect of Julie's life, and she loved to serve her community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 21 years, and served on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Julie maintained a close connection to her beloved Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Iowa State, serving both as the Chapter Advisor and the House Corps Board President for many years. Julie also served on the board at Youth and Shelter Services in Ames. She was proud to be a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Ames, just like her late father, Keith Landon. Julie was affiliated with the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and had fond memories with many women in the organization.

Beyond her passions for her family and career, Julie had many hobbies and interests that fulfilled and enriched her life. At heart, she was an artist and creative soul. In her younger years, she was a talented pianist, seamstress, painter, and later in life, a prolific scrapbooker. Julie also had an eye for design, having originally started college as an Interior Design major. Though she never pursued a career in the field, she had a life-long passion for building, designing, and decorating her homes, all 13 of them!

Physical activity was important to Julie. She loved all water-related things: boating, skiing, swimming, and lake life. Every day was a new opportunity to achieve her goal of getting 10,000 steps. Julie loved to dance, and could often be seen embarrassing her kids with her latest dance moves.

Everyone who knew Julie could tell you about her impeccable style, and also her impeccable bargain shopping skills. During her working years, she could be seen in the most beautiful suits, but later in life she grew a sizable collection of leopard print items, which she called her "leopard-licious" clothing.

Julie was beloved by all who crossed her path. Whether long-time friend or stranger, she had a way of making people feel instantly known and loved. She would always remind her children to be two things with people: interesting, and interested. Julie was quick to ask a hundred questions, and was a lifelong interviewer. She cared deeply about the people in her life, and maintained a sizable social circle with friends across the globe. Julie and Tom prioritized social gatherings with dinner clubs, boating crews, and enjoyed hosting guests regularly at their lake houses.

Julie's life was guided by her rich Christian faith, and her personal relationship with Jesus. She loved to spend her mornings journaling, and documented all stages of her life in writing and reflection. Julie was passionate about the local church and serving God.

Left to cherish her memory are her three beloved children and their partners: Kevin Huisman of Ames, Iowa, Melissa Huisman of Austin, Texas and Karina and Mark Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. She had two beautiful granddaughters, Bianca Anne McConkey of Ogden, Iowa, and Ellen Kathy-Marie Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. Julie also leaves behind many members of her loving family –– her sister, Nancy Hemphill of Ames, Iowa; her nieces and their families: Becky, Aaron, Allison, and Jacob Rogers, of Ames, Iowa, and Katie, Nate, and Lincoln Molstad of Ankeny, Iowa; her mother-in-law, Joyce Huisman of Ames, Iowa; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom Thomas of Ames, Iowa, her brother-in-law and nephew, Ted and Nick Huisman of State Center, Iowa, and her sister-in-law and nephew, Laura and Grant Beckett of Everett, Washington.

Julie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Tom Huisman; her mother and father, Keith and Ellen Landon; her father-in-law Charles Huisman; and her brothers-in-law Monty Hemphill and Larry Beckett. We are sure she is thrilled to be reunited with them all.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ames. Online condolences may be left for Julie's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Ames. The family would like to thank all who knew and loved Julie and the Huismans for their unending support and love for their mother and family.

Obituary Posted online on July 27, 2021

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Sue Beth McClugage Stary Obituary

Sue Stary Obituary

July 18, 1956 - July 15, 2022

Goodbye Sue. We miss you already. Sue Beth McCluggage-Stary passed July 15, 2022 in Omaha. I've knew Sue for 60 years, Sue was in Kindergarten at Meeker Elementary and then at Beardshear for 5th and 6th grade.

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Sue Beth Stary

1956 - 2022

BORN 1956

DIED 2022

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SUE STARY OBITUARY

Stary, Sue Beth

July 18, 1956 - July 15, 2022

Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Jean McClugage. Survived by loving husband, Robert; daughter, Raejean (Joe) Roberts; step-children, Babi and Adam; grandchildren, Erik, Madilynn, Jaylen, Eli, and Adam Jr.; brother, Jim (Dee) McClugage; and many other family and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, July 20, at 2pm at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by INTERMENT in Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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Ames High School Home of the Little Cyclones sign lit up at night. This sign is located on the corner of 20th and Ames High Drive. Ames High School in the background. The cafeteria lights are all lit up.

I was on a walk and we wound up walking past the sign at dusk. This is a pretty interesting photo taken at night of Ames High School behind the lit up AHS sign.

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1974 2nd group photo Ames High School class photo 45-year reunion Quality Inn Ames Iowa Sat Sep 28 2019 version 2 #AmesHighClassof1974 #AHSclassPhoto #1974AHS45Sat #1974AHS45 #1974ahs #45th #AHSClassPhoto #1974ClassPhoto by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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This is the 2nd AHS 1974 45-year class group photo at Starlite Village Ames Iowa Saturday September 19 2019

45 year reunion day 3 AHS class of 1974 45-year class reunion photo taken at the Quality Inn Starlite Village Hotel and convention center

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Ames High School class of 1974 45-year Reunion Class Photo w 90 classmates

Front row: Brad Meyer, Jeff Carter, Dave Morgan, Andy Orngaard, Melba (Smith) Olson, Cindy (Rutter) Jacobson, Toby Miller, Kathy (Peters) Dagestino

2nd row: Diane (Bruin) Lang, Robin (Warren) Barnett, Kristine (Pelz) Ellson, Judy (Brink) Brown, Elaine (Homer) Whiteford, Carol Rosheim-Dittmer, Dan Strodtman

3rd row: Betty (Thompson) Grinde, Denise (Kepley) Wirth, Louise (Lyman) Mcilhon, Peggy (Young) Mabuce, Sue Bliss, Nancy (Sassaman) Lott, Sue (Stephen) Holloway, Barb (Mahlstede) Boyer, Susan (Overturf) Traynor, Tracey Stoll, Julie (Hensley) Lindstrom, Nadia VanderGaast

4th row: Mark Barnett, Mark Beeman, Robin Haugland Fletcher, Susan Chantland, Patty Strain Foster, Esther Wright, Mary Stephens, Teri (Hough) Engle, Tom Wilson, Paula Allison Edwards, Daryl Popelka, Patricia Anderson

5th row: Mike Crowe, Mark Shockley, Lori (York) Shockley, Ben Duvall, Paul Stone, Jim Swan, Mark Homer, Roger Dolling, Tim Moody, Clare Wilson, Ricky Phillips, Julie (Landon) Huisman, Brita (Swenson) Meyer, Linda Deppe, Sharen (Lee) Lyttle

6th row: Ozzie Soto, Mary (Skarshaug) Barker, Allen Wagner, Sue (Trcka) Taege, Steve Huston, Kevin Ferguson, Dave Pohm, Michelle (Shorten) Pohm, Sharon (Heggen) Romsey, Jack Petersen, Lisa Ladd, Linda (Kolb) Rathje, Don Finch, Beth Lane, Kristen (Fawcett) King

7th row: Gary Bornmueller, Ron Ries, Mike Rolling, Chris Schroeder, Glenn Anderson, Mark Davis, Bruce Beckley, John Hansen,

8th (back) row: Chris Lang, Ed Hendrickson, Scott McLaughlin, Gregor Dougal, Kevin Frey, Tom Richert, Richard Ingraham, Pat Coyle, Dexter MacBride, Joel Lowman, Chuck Dorr, Carla (Tesdall) Troxel, Susan (Larson) Allen, Catherine Grant Malliet

Since this awesome Saturday 45-year reunion event the class of 1974 has lost 2 more classmates. Julie Landon Huisman and Sharon Lee Lyttle both pictured above.

Sharen is third row far right in the class photo above

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Sharen Lee Obituary

Sharen Ranae (Lee) Lyttle Obituary

Born December 21, 1954

Died November 21, 2020

Resided Mitchellville, IA

Sharen Lyttle went home to be with her Savior November 21st, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of faith and memories for family and friends to celebrate. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Grace Church in Des Moines at 10am.

Sharen Ranae Lyttle was born to Don and Elaine (Reed) Lee December 21st, 1954 and was raised with her siblings in Ames, IA, graduating from Ames High School in 1974. Sharen married James “Jim” Lyttle on March 5, 1983. To this union were born TJ and Trisha.

In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Sharen also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She regularly attended Grace Church in Des Moines and was actively involved in their quilting ministry.

Those left to remember Sharen’s legacy include children, TJ (Julia) Lyttle and Trish (Chris) Clingan; siblings, Deena Carrow, Susie Shelton, Sandy Hatten; two grandchildren and countless friends who were impacted by Sharen’s life. Sharen was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister Donetta and beloved husband, Jim.

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Good bye Julie we had great fun with you and we miss you !! You were a good classmate, friend, Mother and Grandmother

Julie Ann Huisman Obituary

May 31, 1956 - July 23, 2021

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Julie Ann (Landon) Huisman, 65, of Ames, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.

Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the church. All who knew and loved Julie are welcome and invited to attend. For those who are not able to travel, the service will be available to watch through a live stream on the Tribute Wall of Julie’s obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website or www.fumcames.org.

Julie was the daughter of Keith and Ellen Landon, of Ames. She was born at Mary Greeley Medical Center on May 31, 1956. She grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1974. Julie graduated from Iowa State University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, a degree program she customized, and was a proud member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, serving as President twice. She went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Adult Learning, Development and Performance from Drake University in 2008, and was very proud to have earned a 4.0 GPA while working full-time and raising her three kids. Julie also had a passion for continued growth and learning, and completed her International Coach Federation Certification in Business and Executive Coaching at The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management in 2008.

Julie was a passionate person, but she felt most strongly about her beloved husband Tom. They were college sweethearts and dated for eight years before marrying in Ames at the United Church of Christ on April 3, 1982. Tom and Julie had a vibrant marriage for the 38 years they were blessed to share on this earth. Julie was broken-hearted to watch her husband’s three-year cancer battle come to an end with his passing on July 26, 2020.

Julie’s other great loves in her life were her three remarkable children, Kevin, Melissa and Karina. As she often told them, she loved her children to the moon and back, and everyone who knew her knew how incredibly proud she was to be their Mom.

Her first born and only son, Kevin Charles, held a soft spot in her heart. She was immensely proud of the man he has become and the devoted father he is to his daughter Bianca. Julie loved how highly regarded and beloved Kevin was in his career. She was grateful for the many ways he stepped into the role as the “man of the family” since Tom’s passing in July of 2020. Julie also raved about his home-cooked meals and loved when he would fire up the grill for family dinners.

Melissa Kay, her second-born, was her bright and shining Mel Star. She saw so much of herself in her daughter, and championed her aspirations to follow in her mom’s footsteps by starting a big, beautiful life in Texas at a young age. Julie loved Melissa’s creativity and singing voice, and thought her writing was pretty special. She was proud of her daughter’s “big brain” and her many professional and academic achievements. Most of all, Julie was in awe of Melissa’s faith in God, strength of heart, and wisdom beyond her years.

The adoption of her baby girl Karina Ann from Novokuznetsk, Russia, was a highlight of her life, and Julie adored her youngest daughter. Julie was so proud of Karina’s resilience and strength, and loved watching her “baby” become a mother on December 6, 2020 to Ellen Kathy-Marie, her second granddaughter. She counted it an incredible honor to help plan Karina and Mark’s wedding on July 25, 2020, and was so grateful for the wonderful husband Karina found in Mark, and son-in-law she added to her family. Karina always knew how to make her mom laugh the hardest of anyone, and they shared many special silly moments.

Not to be forgotten, Julie considered her fur babies Coco Bear and the late Bandit Jo a part of the family and her very best friends.

Family was everything to Julie, and celebrations were plentiful among the Landon and Huisman families. From holidays, to birthdays and weekly pool parties, she cherished getting to live close to her extended family in Ames for the last years of her life.

Julie was whip-smart, incredibly interested in people, and highly ambitious, attributes she channeled into her successful 37-year career in Human Resources. She was very proud of her accomplishments in her professional life, as were all who knew her. Upon her graduation from Iowa State, Julie moved south to begin her career at Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger, Texas. She held numerous roles in HR with Phillips 66 in Borger, Texas, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Stavanger, Norway, Caracas, Venezuela and Maracaibo, Venezuela. Julie was thrilled at the opportunity to work as an expatriate, immersed in global cultures, where she mastered the Norwegian and Spanish languages. Julie and Tom both retired from Phillips in 2000 and moved to Ames to be closer to their extended family.

Upon her return to Ames, Julie worked as the Human Resources Director for the Iowa State Foundation for two years. Her final career stop was at the City of Ames, where she served as the Human Resources Director for over 11 years. She was very proud to work at City Hall, in the same building as her late mother, Ellen Landon, who was a beloved Public Information Officer for the City of Ames for many years.

Julie retired from the City of Ames in 2015 to shift her focus and energy towards her family. She devoted her time in retirement to supporting her mother Ellen until her passing in 2019, and her husband Tom in his difficult cancer battle. She and Tom were looking forward to retiring in a beautiful home they built together in The Villages, Florida. Most recently, Julie was excited to transition into a new home in Ames with a pool area she named the Huisman Hibiscus Haven.

Volunteerism was an important aspect of Julie’s life, and she loved to serve her community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for 21 years, and served on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Julie maintained a close connection to her beloved Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Iowa State, serving both as the Chapter Advisor and the House Corps Board President for many years. Julie also served on the board at Youth and Shelter Services in Ames. She was proud to be a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Ames, just like her late father, Keith Landon. Julie was affiliated with the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and had fond memories with many women in the organization.

Beyond her passions for her family and career, Julie had many hobbies and interests that fulfilled and enriched her life. At heart, she was an artist and creative soul. In her younger years, she was a talented pianist, seamstress, painter, and later in life, a prolific scrapbooker. Julie also had an eye for design, having originally started college as an Interior Design major. Though she never pursued a career in the field, she had a life-long passion for building, designing, and decorating her homes, all 13 of them!

Physical activity was important to Julie. She loved all water-related things: boating, skiing, swimming, and lake life. Every day was a new opportunity to achieve her goal of getting 10,000 steps. Julie loved to dance, and could often be seen embarrassing her kids with her latest dance moves.

Everyone who knew Julie could tell you about her impeccable style, and also her impeccable bargain shopping skills. During her working years, she could be seen in the most beautiful suits, but later in life she grew a sizable collection of leopard print items, which she called her “leopard-licious” clothing.

Julie was beloved by all who crossed her path. Whether long-time friend or stranger, she had a way of making people feel instantly known and loved. She would always remind her children to be two things with people: interesting, and interested. Julie was quick to ask a hundred questions, and was a lifelong interviewer. She cared deeply about the people in her life, and maintained a sizable social circle with friends across the globe. Julie and Tom prioritized social gatherings with dinner clubs, boating crews, and enjoyed hosting guests regularly at their lake houses.

Julie’s life was guided by her rich Christian faith, and her personal relationship with Jesus. She loved to spend her mornings journaling, and documented all stages of her life in writing and reflection. Julie was passionate about the local church and serving God.

Left to cherish her memory are her three beloved children and their partners: Kevin Huisman of Ames, Iowa, Melissa Huisman of Austin, Texas and Karina and Mark Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. She had two beautiful granddaughters, Bianca Anne McConkey of Ogden, Iowa, and Ellen Kathy-Marie Kendall of Fort Drum, New York. Julie also leaves behind many members of her loving family –– her sister, Nancy Hemphill of Ames, Iowa; her nieces and their families: Becky, Aaron, Allison, and Jacob Rogers, of Ames, Iowa, and Katie, Nate, and Lincoln Molstad of Ankeny, Iowa; her mother-in-law, Joyce Huisman of Ames, Iowa; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Tom Thomas of Ames, Iowa, her brother-in-law and nephew, Ted and Nick Huisman of State Center, Iowa, and her sister-in-law and nephew, Laura and Grant Beckett of Everett, Washington.

Julie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Tom Huisman; her mother and father, Keith and Ellen Landon; her father-in-law Charles Huisman; and her brothers-in-law Monty Hemphill and Larry Beckett. We are sure she is thrilled to be reunited with them all.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ames. Online condolences may be left for Julie’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Ames. The family would like to thank all who knew and loved Julie and the Huismans for their unending support and love for their mother and family.

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The logo has images of a lantern, discuss throwing athlete, a harp and shaking hands.

Photo taken by Ed Hendrickson Jr. 1974 AHS Alum, on 12-28-2006 at about 9pm with a camera flash at night.

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IMG_20190929_135053065 End of Ames High School class of 1974 45-year reunion day 4 Sun Ames IA 9-29-2019 #1974AHS45Sun #1974AHS45 #AmesHighClassof1974 #1974ahs #classmates Ed Hendrickson and Ozzie Soto selfie saying farewell for now by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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AHS 1974 classmates attending the 6th event of the 45-year reunion at Brookside Park Ames Iowa at Ames High School class of 1974 45 yr reunion Ames IA Sunday morning and afternoon 9-29-2019 the weather was great all weekend except a little rain on Sunday for just a bit as you can see in the photos.

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IMG_0811 Brick Art done by 6th graders in the 1960s The Roosevelt school open house Sat 2015-02-21 Jellyfish and Fish by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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Brick mosaics located at the top of the stairs inside of unit #202 at The Roosevelt. Original art work intact after renovation. This was done in Mr. Connor's 6th grade art class in 1967 or 1968. The bricks were fired and put on the walls and are still there. There are 4 of these mosaics in the bricks at the top of the steps inside unit #202 Saturday morning, Feb 21, 2015 Ames Iowa

All of the Roosevelt 6th grade students that did the brick artwork later graduated from Ames High School class of 1974

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IMG_2200 2017-12-29 AHS Thru the Years reception Ames Historical Society Ann Hawthorne, Lisa (Buck) Marino, Sara (Townsend) Stevenson all 1977 AHS graduates #AmesHighSchool #2017ahs #ameshighclassof1977 #photobyEdHendricksonJr by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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The Ames High School Through the Years reception was Friday December 29, 2017 in Ames Iowa at the Ames History Center (Ames Historical Society), and it was FUN!! 71 AHS classmates braved inclement snowy cold weather to attend.

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IMG_6485 Friday eve 2022-06-24 540pm Bandshell Park AHS from outside the fence multi year class reunions Ames Iowa #AmesHighSchool #AmesHighClassof1977 by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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AHS Ames High School Class of 1977 45th reunion downtown Ames Iowa at the Ames on the Half Shell event at Bandshell Park Friday June 24 2022.

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The AHS Class of 1977 celebrated their 45th year class reunion over the weekend of June 24, 2022. Classmates from across the globe traveled to Ames to rejoice, rekindle, reconnect and revel with one another. The first night, Friday, the group met at Bandshell Park just off of downtown Ames Iowa Main Street.

See you all again in the blink of an eye for our 50th in 2027. Ames Hi Aims High!

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1969 7th grade HR 116 Central Junior High School Ames Iowa #AmesHighClassof1974 #AHSClassPhoto by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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#photobyEd #photobyEdHendricksonJr Sort of - this is actually a photo of a photo out of the Echo Central Junior High School yearbook, taken with Motorola X mobile phone. Not too bad for a cell phone photo of a photo

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1969 Seventh Grade Central Junior High page 27 1969 Echo, Ames Iowa. Probably taken fall of 1968.

Homeroom 116

BACK ROW: (Left to Right) Mrs. Spencer, Lindy Good, Jeff Loots, Steve Craig, Sandra Hubbert, Mary Muir, John Pantenburg.

THIRD ROW: Nancy Sime, Steve Bryner, Linda Deppe, Cheryl Bush, Terry Bergman, Steve Stokke.

SECOND ROW: Dave Frederick, Jerry Herrick, Brad Meyer, Les Steenhard, Mark Harris, Esther Wright, Kim Johnson

FRONT ROW: Diane Pearson, Bob Schmidt, Cindy Rutter, Kelly Kavanaagh, Mary Vestal, Debbie Blair

Most of these classmates went on to become future 1974 Ames High School Alumni and graduates.

John Pantenburg b. October 12, 1955 - d. August 3, 2015

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IMG_20190928_191341310 Starlite Banquet Ames High School class of 1974 45-year reunion day 3 Sat eve Ames IA 9-28-2019 #1974AHS45Sat #1974AHS45 #AmesHighClassof1974 #1974ahs Melba Smith Olson by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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AHS 1974 classmates attending the 5th event of the 45-year reunion at Starlite Village at the Ames High School class of 1974 45 yr reunion Ames IA Saturday evening 9-28-2019 the weather was great all weekend except a little rain on Sunday.

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1971-06-10 Central Junior High Honor Roll 1971 Ames Daily Tribune by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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Central Junior High School honor roll announced.

Thursday June 10 1971

page 13 Ames Daily Tribune

Central Junior High Ames Iowa

Students who maintained a "B" average or better during their three years at Central Junior High School were announced today. According to Central principal Lloyd Eilts, the list of honor students represents 28 per cent of the ninth grade class.

Students named:

David Abraham, Beth Agard, Gary Albertson, Mark Allen, Candy Anderson, Patricia Anderson, James Asp, Karen Bachman, Richard Bailey, Susan Bliss, Scott Boon, Gary Bornmueller, Jeff Brown, Sherry Brown, Ruth Burkhalter, Karen Burkhart, Anne Burkholder.

Danielle Buss, John Campbell, Suann Canute, Mark Childs, Christopher Colllins, Jennifer Cook, Randall Crom, Peter Crump, Dean Dass, Linda Deppe, Greg Dougal, Pam Ellinghausen, Nancy Engen, Mike Gardner.

Sheau-huei Gee, Kevin Green, Robin Haugland, Sharon Heggen, Ed Hendrickson, Ruth Hollenbach, Teri Hough, Steve Huston, Susan James, Karen Johnson, Leslie Johnson, Matthew Koupal, Mark Lagomarcino, Julie Landon, Barb Mahlstede, Patsy Maroney, Cheryl McFarlane, Brad Meyer, Jim Moorhead, Laura Morton, Mary Muir.

Nicky Nath, Mary Noid, Debra Olson, Christine Palmer, Brian Perry, Juanita Peters, Rick Phillips, Kathy Reece, Kimberly Reese, Jennifer Roberts, Nancy Sassaman, Katherine Schlunz, Ann Self, Peggy Shinn, Shera Shirley, Vickie Sims, Jon Stalheim, Susan Stephan, Mary Stevens, Tracey Stoll, Ben Svec, Jim Swan, Betty Thompson, Jennifer Townsend, Daniel Varga, Linda Welch, Christine Wheatley, Rex Wiant

These are all mainly future classmates of the Ames High School Class of 1974

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Obituary

Shera Shirley

1956 - 2011

SHERA SHIRLEY OBITUARY

February 28, 1956 - July 15, 2011 ENID A celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 in the Central Christian Church. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening July 22, 2011 from 5:30 till 7:00 p.m. at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. Shera, age 55, and a prominent Enid attorney, died July 15, 2011. She is survived by her longtime companion, Tim Walsh; sisters, Kendra (Larry) Van Liew, Debra (Del) Meade, Pat (Craig) Wiseman, Pam (David) Greenwall, Barbara (Ron) Clemens. Memorials may be made to YWCA-Women's Crisis Center or Youth and Family Services.

Complete obituary is at www.andersonburris.com

Published by Oklahoman on Jul. 20, 2011

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IMG_6484 Friday eve 2022-06-24 540pm AHS Class of 1981 Banner and check-in table at Bandshell Park 41-year class reunion Ames Iowa #AmesHighSchool Kristen Ripp checking classmates in by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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AHS Ames High School Class of 1981 41st reunion downtown Ames Iowa at the Ames on the Half Shell event at Bandshell Park Friday June 24 2022. This was a combined reunion with the AHS classes of 1980 1981 and 1982

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The AHS Class of 1981 celebrated their 41st year class reunion over the weekend of June 24, 2022. Classmates from across the globe traveled to Ames to rejoice, rekindle, reconnect and revel with one another. The first night, Friday, the group met at Bandshell Park just off of downtown Ames Iowa Main Street.

See you all again in the blink of an eye for our 45th in 2026. Ames Hi Aims High!

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AHS Ames High School Class of 1977 45th reunion downtown Ames Iowa at the Ames on the Half Shell event at Bandshell Park Friday June 24 2022.

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The AHS Class of 1977 celebrated their 45th year class reunion over the weekend of June 24, 2022. Classmates from across the globe traveled to Ames to rejoice, rekindle, reconnect and revel with one another. The first night, Friday, the group met at Bandshell Park just off of downtown Ames Iowa Main Street.

See you all again in the blink of an eye for our 50th in 2027. Ames Hi Aims High!

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IMG_20190928_193147982 Starlite Banquet Ames High School class of 1974 45-year reunion day 3 Sat eve Ames IA 9-28-2019 #1974AHS45Sat #1974AHS45 #AmesHighClassof1974 1974ahs very cool Ames High School class of 1974 wine glasses for reunion attendees by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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AHS 1974 classmates attending the 5th event of the 45-year reunion at Starlite Village at the Ames High School class of 1974 45 yr reunion Ames IA Saturday evening 9-28-2019 the weather was great all weekend except a little rain on Sunday.

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DSC06166 Julie Landon Huisman 1974 Lisa Buck Merino 1977 & Tom Huisman 1973 12-29-2006 8-19 PM 2006dec All class Holiday Olde Main Ames IA photobyEdHendricksonJr #2006dec #AllAHSHolidayGathering #AmesHighSchool by Ames High School Alumni Assoc.

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2006 All Ames High School All AHS Holiday Gathering

Held at Olde Main on Main Street

Downtown Ames Iowa Friday Dec 29, 2006 from 7pm to 10:30pm and then moved to a Karaoke spot until early morning on Saturday Dec 30, 2006

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