Remembrances

Tex was born in1940, in Seattle, Washington. He married Nancy Nefzger, whom he had met while teaching ski lessons at Stevens Pass. Together, they embarked on 54 years of adventures. Tex consistently wrung as much adventure and joy out of life as possible, including camping, motorcycle riding and competing in downhill skiing. Tex was one of the first in the state to land … [Read more...] about Tex Steere 1940 – 2022

Sadly, our previous Ancient Skier President, Leader and main organizer for many years passed away this last Fall. Here is more about John, we will miss him so much. John Martin Hansen 1926- 2021 John’s interest in skiing began at age 10: He bought his first pair of skis and poles for $3 in Minneapolis with money earned shoveling snow. When he moved to Seattle with his parents … [Read more...] about John Hansen 1926- 2021

Richard (Dick) Reininger was born in 1925 in Stamford Connecticut. Dick started skiing 1935 where he was a Nordic ski jumper in high school and college and lettered in both ski racing and ski jumping. Dick was an avid skier who volunteered over 42+ years with the National Ski Patrol, climbed major peaks in WY and WA.  He was active in KC Search/Rescue with his Golden … [Read more...] about Dick Reininger 1925 – 2021

Our Mother, Donna Nagel, passed quietly with grace and dignity on January 15, 2019. With Mom's passing there appears a void in our lives that can never be completely filled. Donna Jean Allen was born in Skykomish Washington in 1927; it was there she met her soon-to-be husband, Jack Nagel. Mom attended the University of Washington, and was an active member of the Sigma Kappa … [Read more...] about Donna J. Nagel 1927 – 2019

Laurel (Laurie) Diane Macartney, (69) died June 24, 2016 after an 11-year battle with cancer. Laurie was born March 16, 1947 to Roscoe and Dorothy (Jensen) Boatman. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1965, University of Washington as a Phi Beta Kappa in 1969 with a degree in botany and education. She was a naturalist at Oregon Caves National Monument, and Crater Lake … [Read more...] about Laurel Macartney