Rick Middlested ’64 passed away of a sudden cardiac arrest on June 22, 2023. He was a finish carpenter, then became a locksmith and was self-employed. He retired and moved to Mariposa, California in 2005, where he built a beautiful home and horse facility. In 2020, he moved to Chino Valley, Arizona where he lived out his remaining life. He was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed hunting with his dad, competition shooting, and fishing. Everywhere he lived, he made long-lasting friends. His proudest achievement was volunteering with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, where he worked for almost thirty years and and retired as Commander of over 200 reserves
Donald Ward ’68 died July 5, 2023. He was born in San Francisco, and was part of ROTC at Crawford. After graduation, he joined the Air Force and was sent to Phù Cát Air Base in Vietnam. Don loved his Harleys and taught me how to shoot. Don was a quiet man and friend to many people. He was a friend of my husband Bill Wolf since junior high, and my friend since 1966. He leaves behind his siblings and his wife, and will be greatly missed -- Kat Lally Wolf ’68
