Bobbie Jo Grant died December 8, 2011 at the Kindred Hospital in Brighton, MA from complications of the lifelong challenges of spinal bifida. She will be remembered for her determination, and strong sense of independence. Her “handicap” did not stop her from tackling life’s challenges.
Her survivors include her daughter Taylor, the source of her greatest happiness in life.
Michael King died suddenly on December 31, 2011 of a coronary thrombosis. He is survived by his father Gary King, Sr., and brothers Gary, Jr. and David.
Michael enjoyed music and song writing, and was one of the cofounders of WYAR Heritage Radio of Yarmouth.
Becky Schaffer died during a hiking accident in Micronesia on Sunday, August 6, 2011. She was completing a training session there prior to a one year teaching assignment under the auspices of WorldTeach.
A graduate of McGill University, Becky thirst for adventure and helping others led her England, India, and Kenya, where she volunteered at the Sanchat Restart Center in Gilgil. At YHS, Becky played on both the girls’ and boys’ hockey teams, and was a Playmaker.
The Forecaster carried her obituary in its August 16, 2011 edition.
Laura Kjeldgaard Case of Quincy, MA died on September 20, 2011 after a year-long battle with cancer. Her survivors include her husband Delvyn, two daughters, Alexandra and Madeline, and brothers Nick ’99 and Tim ’03.
Laura’s obituary appeared in the Portland Press Herald on September 26, 2011.
Zach and Catie were married on August 6, 2011 in Cleveland, OH. The couple spent their honeymoon in Italy, and live in Charleston, SC. Zach, who holds degrees from Tulane University and the University of Southern California, is Director of Student Achievement with Teach for America.