Clayton Valley High - Class of 1966
In Memory: William ('Bill') Mcgrill - David Weynand

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These classmates are no longer with us. Given the size of our class, it doesn't claim to be a complete list. If you have additions, corrections or a memories, please send them to me.

William ("Bill") Mcgrill, 13 Jan 1948 - 22 Feb 2006.
William 'Bill' McGrill William 'Bill' McGrill of Oakley, aged 58, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 after a valiant battle against cancer. Bill joins his beloved wife Katherine McGrill, who was taken by cancer in August 2005. Bill was a life-long bay area resident, born January 13, 1948 to William and Mariah McGrill. He is survived by his son, Markley McGrill, sister Nancy Schleiger and brother Stephen McGrill.

Bill and Katherine fell in love at first sight. They spent twenty wonderful years together, a time Bill once described as, 'A first date that never ended.' Bill and Katherine loved being outdoors together, especially on or near the water. They enjoyed many summers boating and swimming at Pinecrest Lake. Later, they developed a real passion for snorkeling the beautiful reefs of the island of Kauai. Both Bill and Katherine were skilled artists, Katherine working in ceramics and Bill as a woodworker. Together, they created works of art that are prized by family members and friends.

Bill traveled extensively through Mexico and Central America during the early seventies. His most memorable trip was a twenty-seven thousand mile journey in an old VW bus, where Bill's exceptional mechanical skills were often called upon, not only to keep his own bus going but also to lend assistance to many grateful fellow travelers.

The late seventies saw Bill pursuing another one of his passions, motorcycle roadracing. With his good friend Bill Johnson, they modified an old Bultaco Metralla into a two-time class champion in the AFM. A highlight of Bill's racing career occurred in 1978 when an organization of the finest roadracers in the northern California, the Solid Gold Racers, named Bill as their number one rider for the year. Bill called upon both his driving and mechanical skills in his profession of driving a nine-axle big rig for Mountain Cascade for the past twenty years.

Bill and Katherine's legacy of courage and love has been a true inspiration to the many people who have come to know their story. They will be greatly missed by all of their friends, but we are comforted by the knowledge that they are together once again.
(Published in the Contra Costa Times on 17 Mar 2006.)

Bob Roscoe, 26 Dec 1947 - 15 Jul 2005. Robert F. Roscoe (Bob), formerly of Oakley, passed away at home in Warsaw, Missouri. He is survived by his mother, Virginia M. Roscoe of Antioch; brother, James B. Roscoe of Antioch; daughter, Lisa Serrano of Benicia; two granddaughters of Benicia. (Contra Costa Times, July 2005.)

Brett Matusek, 9 Sep 1948 - 3 Jan 2006.
Brett died of a stroke in his apartment in Eureka, California. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin. As the son of a US Navy officer, he and the family moved often until settling in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 1950s. He joined the Navy shortly after graduation and received an honorable discharge in October of 1967. He attended San Francisco State University and was involved in the movement for ethnic lit classes and anti war protests. In the late 1960's he moved near Takilma, Oregon to live in a commune. He remained there for several years and was involved in many alternative community endeavors.

Brett relocated to the Arcata / Eureka area in 1999. He made connections within this community that sustained him and allowed him to find a measure of peace. The ocean and forests of the Pacific coast region deeply nurtured and supported him even as he embraced all forms of human creativity; Brett loved watching, critiquing and creating films, games and science fiction as much as he loved riding his bike and hiking in his favorite park overlooking the sea. Brett was complex, earthy, sensual and whimsical. He was an artist whose creativity surfaced in many forms: poetry, photography, wood carving and fiction. His imagination and intelligence were both a blessing and a burden. Brett was intense and could be impatient with those of us who couldn't keep up with him; his vision seemed to encompass a kaleidoscope of images that he wanted to impart to everyone for their enjoyment and participation but not all could follow his Pied Piper call.

Brett is survived by his parents, Lois and Vic Matusek of Concord, California; his sisters, Virginia Clover, Kay Matusek, Sheila Baraze, Sharn Matusek and Lynda Matusek; and extended family. He was loved and will be missed. Charitable donations can be made in Brett's name to Arcata Endeavor, Inc., a Public Benefit Nonprofit Organization, 501 9th Street, Arcata, California 95521. (Contra Costa Times, January 2006)

Charles "Bob" Cameron, 21 Jan 1948 - 7 Aug 2008.
Charles R. Cameron, known to many as Bob Cameron, the son of Charles and Brownie Cameron, passed away suddenly on August 7, 2008. He was born in Long Beach, California, and has resided in the Concord area since 1955. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years after graduating from CVHS. His last duty station was the Naval Station in Kodiak, Alaska, where he served as a Radioman.

Charles was known for his love of the outdoors, wildlife, especially reptiles; his infatuation for antique radios, music of all types and with railroad systems, past and present. Charles worked for the Social Security Administration in Richmond as a Benefit Authorizer since 1973.

He leaves his father and his three sisters Jean, Sandra and Janice. He had numerous friends, from all walks of life. He was a quiet man, a generous person who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his cat, "Snaggles". In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597. We plan to place a memorial in an area of restful peace within the East Bay Regional Park District's Martinez Marina Park at a later date.
(Contra Costa Times)

Charles Duffy, 15 Sep 1948 - 02 Nov 2005.
Charles Duffy died November 2, 2005 from cancer. Charles was born in Riceville, Iowa to James and Helen Duffy on September 15, 1948. The family moved to Concord in 1956 and Charles went to school here, graduating from Clayton Valley High in 1966. He attended Diablo Valley College and Chico State University. Charles loved camping and nature. He is survived by his mother, Helen, and four brothers, Brian, James, Thomas and Kevin.

Christopher G. Leedy, 28 Apr 1948 - 09 Nov 2002. Christopher collapsed and died of a heart attack while dancing at his oldest son's wedding in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wonderful wife Kris and his two sons, Matt and Luke, of whom he was justly proud. Richard Potts writes: I met Chris in the first grade and was privileged to share his friendship for more than forty-five years; too soon lost.

David Alan Welham, 09 June 1948 - 31 Jul 1971.

David Weynand, 18 Nov 1948 - 27 Mar 1972. David died in a swimming accident.

Read Reflections on the Big Chill, an eloquent and moving piece by Doug Perez on time and classmates passing.

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