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Sadly we must report that Coach Ken Wells has passed away.  The following obituary (edited) was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Ken Wells died Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Glendale, Ca. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pam Wells of Walnut, Ca. He had three sons, Kenneth Loren Wells (deceased), Kemp Wells, Kurtis Wells and wife Lisa and grandson Logan Wells. He was a life-long resident of the San Gabriel Valley. He was a three-sport varsity athlete at Bonita High School. His fellow classmates affectionately called him, "Porky."  He graduated from Bonita in 1953 and enrolled in Mount San Antonio College. He continued his education at the University of Redlands. He graduated from Redlands in 1957. He earned a teaching credential and quickly found a job teaching at West Covina HS. He became a football coach under Mal Eaton. When the position of Head Football Coach at rival, Edgewood High School was open, Ken applied and received that position. His next coaching adventure took him to the Junior College football ranks. He was reunited with mentor Mal Eaton when he accepted the position of Defensive coordinator at MT Sac, his alma mater. He was a teacher for 41 years. Some of his fondest memories were during his leisure time. He was an avid golfer and dedicated student of the equine arts at the local horse tracks. He loved to spend time with his family at his favorite vacation spot Carlsbad Beach.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday January 25th, at 1:00 PM at Cal Poly Pomona, Kellogg West Facility.

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Betty Weaver, Physical Education teacher, was able to attend our 50th reunion in 2015.  We have learned that she is now residing in a Senior Living facility.  If you wish to send her a note, her address is:  Maple Tree Terrace Senior Living, % Betty Weaver, 2510 Clinton St. Carthage, MO 64836.