JAMES "Jim" MICHAEL BADOWSKI

Born: 10-07-1950
Died: 04-19-1993

Jim's sisters are: Mary Badowski, MHS; 1970, Susan Badowski, MHS; 1973, &Kathy Badowski, MHS; 1978. His parents are William F. Badowski and Anna T. Badowski. James's interment is in the southwest area of Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, Arizona, located at 99th Avenue and Thomas Road.
 

STEPHEN "Steve" RAY BRADSHER

Born:11-29-1950
Died: 10-1972

Steve was on the MHS freshman Pee Wee football team in 1964-1965; wearing jersey # 85. Steve's brothers are: Paul Bradsher, MHS; 1971, & Tom Bradsher, MHS; 1975.
 

WILLIAM "Bill/Billy" JENNINGS BRYANT, JR.
Born: 05-27-1948 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Died: 02-10-1967, in Vietnam.
Billy was in active military duty in the USMC, United States Marine Corp.,
Rank: PFC-E2-Regular.
Billy was 18 yrs. old & single.
He enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1966, in Phoenix, Arizona.
His casualty was on 02/10/1967, in Quang Nam, South Vietnam.
Bill was a hostile, ground casualty misadventure.
In a heroic effort to save others, he threw himself on a grenade.
His body was recovered.
He is respectfully honored on the Vietnam Wall National Monument in Washington, D.C., his place on the Wall is Panel 15E-Line 13
Billy's sisters are: Dorothy May (Bryant) Steel, MHS; 1964, & Claudia Bryant, MHS; 1966.
 

MICHAEL "Mike" EUGENE COURTRIGHT

Born: 09-10-1950
Died: 04-27-1969, in Vietnam
Mike was in active military duty in the USMC, United States Marine Corp.
Mike was awarded a Purple Heart.
Rank: PFC - E2 - Regular.
CO K 4 MAR 3 MAR DIV
Mike was 18 years old and single.
His tour of duty began on 01- 21-1969.
His casualty was on 04-27-1969, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam.
Mike was a hostile, ground casualty that was related to gun, small arms fire.
His body was recovered.
Arrangements by: Lundberg Mortuary, Glendale, Arizona.
Interment on 05/07/1969 at: Resthaven Memorial Park, 6290 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301, Section 2, Block 45, Lot 3, Space 3.
Mike is respectfully honored on the Vietnam Wall National Monument in Washington, D.C., his place on the Wall is Panel 26W - Line 61.
Mike is also remembered on the Arizona Vietnam Wall.
Mike's sister is Donna Courtright, MHS; 1966. His parents are both deceased: Robert C. Courtright (1924-1999) and Dorothy M. Courtright (1923-1994); their interment is also at Resthaven Memorial Park, Glendale, Arizona, next to their son.
 

NATHAN DOUGLAS DOCKERY

Born: 03-26-1950, Los Angeles County, California.
Died: 03-14-2002
Nathan was a member of the Art Council during his junior (1966-67) year. Nathan's brother is Gary Dockery, MHS; 1966. Nathan last resided in Oakland, Alameda County, California USA 94602.
 

DENNIS RAY HAMEN

Born: 09-28-1950
Died: 04-12-1998
Dennis was a member of the 1964-65 freshman class council. Dennis last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85029.
 

JEAN MARIE HAUSLER

Born: approx.1950.
Died: 1970, from leukemia.

Jean was in Girl's League (1964-65) during her freshman year. She was a member of Class council during her freshman, sophomore & junior years; serving as an alternate in her freshman & sophomore class years. Jean was a member of Girl's Athletic Association (GAA) all 4 class years. She was a member of the Pep Club during her junior & senior years. Jean was a member of student body council & was a Varsity cheerleader during (1967-68) her senior class year.
 

DAVID BRUCE IRONS

Born: 12-28-1949
Died: 04-13-2001

David is a Veteran of the United States Air Force
Rank: A1C

Cemetery: Richmond Memory Gardens, (no physical address) on Main Street, next to Sunrise Elementary school, 401 Matt Waller Avenue, Richmond, Missouri 64085
City of Richmond # 816-776-5304
Buried at: Garden of Gethsemanee II, Lot 125, Space 1.
David's parents are: Father, George Gordon Irons and Mother, Lydia O. Irons. They reside in Nixa, Missouri. David's sisters are: Nancy J. Irons (attended Cartwright Elementary in Phoenix, Arizona); and Kerri Eloise Irons (dob: 1960 - burial date: 12-20-1976); interment also at Richmond Memory Gardens, Garden of Gethsemanee II, Lot 125, Space 2. Also interred at Richmond Memory Gardens, are David's paternal grandparents; George E. Irons (burial date: 01-26-1990, Garden of Gethsemanee II, Lot 126, Space 4) and Lenice Irons (dod: 04-22-1987, Garden of Gethsemanee II, Lot 126, Space 3). *Contact with David's sister Nancy was made 03/2007; his family will be updating and sharing more about David's life soon.
 

   DAVID JARAMILLO

Born: approx. 1948-1950
Died: 19??

David attended and graduated in 1964 from Glenn L. Downs elementary school. In 1965, David was a member of the MHS freshman football (wearing jersey # 40) and basketball teams. David's brothers are John "Johnny" Felix Jaramillo (DOD: 01/27/2007), MHS; 1968, Joe Jaramillo, Michael Jaramillo, and Mario Tello. His nephews are Joshua Jaramillo and Ezekiel Jaramillo. David's family owns and operates Popo's Mexican Food in Maryvale, 6542 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85033-3329. David's Mother is Betty Salazar (deceased), and his Father is Felix Jaramillo.
 

GREGORY "Greg" J. JARCZYK

Born: 09-20-1950
Died: 01-16-1992

Greg was in the Coin Club during 1964-65, his freshman year. He was in Parnassus during his junior & senior years; & the Physics Club in his senior year. Greg's brothers are; Paul A. Jarczyk, MHS; 1969, & Peter "Pete" Jarczyk (deceased 08/1995), MHS; 1971. Greg's sister is: Mary Jarczyk, MHS; 1979.
 

THOMAS "Tom" JAMES KAMODY

Born: 06-09-1950
Died: 11-1986
Tom was in the MHS Gun Club during his freshman & sophomore years. He was a member of the Photo Club during his junior & senior years. His brothers are: Robert Wayne Kamody, MHS; 1969 & Richard Kamody, MHS; 1974. His sisters are: Karon (Kamody) Norris, MHS; 1971 & Jenne Kamody, MHS; 1976.
 

DOYLE W. McELMURRY

Born: 10-11-1949
Died: 12-13-2001

Doyle last resided in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona USA 86303.
 

PATRICK "Pat" GENE POLAND
Born: 03-08-1950
Died: 03-15-2000, by lethal injection execution, at ASPC, Florence, Arizona.
24th murderer executed in U.S. in 2000
621st murderer executed in U.S. since 1976
2nd murderer executed in Arizona in 2000
21st murderer executed in Arizona since 1976
Pat was on the 1964-65 freshman football team & on the freshman basketball gold team during his freshman year. His sophomore year, 1965-66, he was on the JV basketball team. Pat & his older brother Michael were alleged to have murdered 2 armored car guards in a heist that occurred north of Phoenix. They were eventually convicted & executed for murdering both of the armored car drivers on 05/24/1977. The Purolator van carried a total of $328,150 in cash, of which $288,000 was currency. The Purolator van was found on 05/25/1977, west of the Interstate 17 near the Bumblebee Road exit. The same morning Michael Poland rented a boat at the Temple Bar Marina on the Arizona side of Lake Mead, to meet someone at Bonelli Landing. The companions (Pat's) truck was stuck in the mud & all 4 wheels in the water, needing a tow truck to free the truck. Within a week, Patrick & Michael made several cash purchases & repaid loans in cash, spending more than $100,000. On 06/16/1977 & 06/23/1977 the bodies of the Purolator van driver-guards, Russell Dempsey & Cecil Newkirk, were found 5 miles north of Bonelli Landing at Debbie's Cove on the Nevada side of Lake Mead. Debbie's Cove is approximately 5 miles due north of Bonelli Landing & is also the closest point in Arizona to Debbie's Cove. More detailed facts related to prior of the actual incident, court proceedings/findings:
1. State v. Patrick Poland (Patrick Poland II), 144 Ariz. 388, 698 P.2d 183 (1985).
2. Info.about individuals executed in 2000; Patrick Poland, XX, 2000-03-15, AZ
3. State v. Michael & Patrick Poland (Poland I), 132 Ariz. 269, 645 P.2d 784 (1982).
4. Executed Gallery of Inmates executed since 1992; including Michael Kent Poland
& Patrick Gene Poland (*you must scroll down to find each listing).
5. AZ.Dept.of Corrections, Poland Execution, Factual & Procedural Background.
6. The Arizona Republic Newspaper Archives, Patrick Gene Poland, 06/25/2004.7. March 2000 Executions.
8.) Executions, 3-15-00, ARIZONA: EXECUTION Patrick Poland.
Pat's last words included an apology to the families of the victims. He requested & thanked them (& his own family & friends) for forgiveness for the pain & suffering that he caused them. Pat requested that Donna Hamm of Middle Ground Advocacy, of Tempe, Arizona, attend his execution. Middle Ground Prison Reform, Inc. is dedicated to prison reform in Arizona. Pat's brothers are: Michael Kent Poland (deceased 06/19/1999), Jeffrey "Jeff" Poland, MHS; 1968 & Thad Poland, MHS; 1969.
 

CHARLES SANTEFORD
Born: 07-17-1949
Died: 11-1985
Charles' brother is Eddie Santeford, MHS; 1964. Charles last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85031.
 

PHYLLIS SEGOBIANO

Born: approx. 1949 or 1950
Died: approx. late 1969 or 1970, from leukemia.
 

  JANE (SHEPARD) KOLYSZKO

Born: 10-02-1950, in Iola, Kansas
Died: 06-12-2005, at age 54, at Arbor, Hospice of the East Valley, Scottsdale, AZ.
Jane is survived by son Jimmy, granddaughter Jasmine, two daughters Shannon and Brandy, a twin sister Hazel Elaine (Shepard) Sherwood, MHS; 1968 and her husband Lance, two brothers Martin and Dennis Spires, father Harold Shepard, and many nieces & nephews. Jane moved to Arizona from Kansas in 1959 with her family. She graduated from Maryvale High School in 1968. Jane was a member of beginning girls' chorus during her freshman year, and mixed chorus during her sophomore year. She was a member of Advanced Girls' Chorus during both her junior and senior class years. On 11/02/1968 she married Jim Kolyszko. Although they later divorced they remained friends in later life. Jim was by her bedside throughout her recent illness. Jane worked at Motorola for a time then stayed at home to be with her family. Her nieces and nephew Crystal, Holly and Josh remember wonderful times playing at "Aunt Jane's" house with their cousins. We all have especially fond memories at a family cabin in Groom Creek near Prescott. While at home raising her family Jane sewed baby mobiles for Judi's Originals. She also sewed uniforms for restaurants like Garcia's. Jane had a special gift to make people laugh. That is the gift that will remain with all of us forever and the laughter we all shared. Jane was also an avid sports fan. She loved her Denver Broncos and the Phoenix Suns. Her son Jimmy brought her and the entire family great joy in his accomplishments, playing basketball at Saguaro High School when he was selected player of the year, when Saguaro won their State Championship. Jimmy also won a basketball scholarship to ASU. Jane was a very kind, caring & forgiving person. She loved animals, especially cats. They brought so much comfort to her during the many challenges she faced in life. She will be loved & missed so much. The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley and a special thanks to Dr. Hunold and the I.C.U. nurses at Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Campus for their dedicated care. Services were held at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, 06/18/2005. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Arbor, Hospice of the Valley in Jane's name or the Arizona Humane Society. Published in The Arizona Republic on 06/15/2005. Jane last resided in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 

   CARL LEON ULMER, JR.

Born: 07-02-1949
Died: 05-15-1994, in Bexar County, Texas.

Carl's sons are Carl Leon Ulmer, III and Christopher Jerome Ulmer, both born in Nueces, Texas. Carl's sister is Sammie L. Ulmer, MHS; 1979 . His Father is Carl Leon Ulmer, Sr., a Corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps (03/14/1923 - 01/15/1988) and a Veteran of World War II, buried at: Section 26, Site 8, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (NMCA), 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024.