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DAVID WYLIE CLINESS

Profile Updated: August 29, 2021
DAVID WYLIE CLINESS
Residing In:
Lake Milton, OH USA
Occupation:
Psychologist/Professor and Chair Emeritus
Children:
Jane A. Barnett, born 1966; Rebecca L Holthaus, born 1967; David A. Cliness (Drew), born 1969; Benjamin More…B. Cliness (Ben), born 1974
Grand Children: Adam Holthaus, born 2002; Sam Holthaus, born 2004; and Brianna Barnett, born 2006
Yes! Attending Reunion
Favorite places to go

Amsterdam, London, Scotland, Stonehenge, Mesa Verde, Col., Chiricahua Natl. Mon., AZ, Gettysburg, Niagra Falls and Niagra on The Lake, Yellowstone, Yosemite National Park, Estes Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, Col., Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Places you would like to go

I would like to make another trip out west to visit some of my favorite places such as Mesa Verde, Col. Chiricahua Natl. Mon. and I hope to make another trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where we spent many years on vacation there.

What would we be surprised to know about you?

I am not sure about this. I will have to give more thought to it. I guess I might say that I have had some "spiritual experiences" during my life that would be surprising to most people, especially since I am not a religious kind of guy or I might say that I am not into organized religion of any sort. Now I just published a revision of my "Journey of Life" book that describes some of my "inner experiences".

What is your favorite memory of HEHS

Playing sports, acting in school plays, pep rallies, and especially friendships with classmates

What is your least favorite memory of HEHS

Falling on a fumble rather than picking it up and running for a touch down and winning the game - I felt horrible over letting my school, teammates and coaches down. While I have come to accept it, I still remember it and it is something you wish you could do over again.

What are your favorite drinks?

Cabernet Wine with dinner

What was the last CD you bought?

Beethoven, Symphony No. 1 and 6

What famous or interesting people have you met?

The Dalai Lama - Univ. of Michigan - I believe he is the most highly developed human being I have ever met, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Bernie S. Siegel, (corresponded with them as we had working with cancer patients in common).

What cool things have you done?

Traveled to Russia (St. Petersburg and Moscow), Amsterdam (Red Light District), England (London and Oxford Univ., Shakespeare's home, Stonehenge, etc.., Scotland. For ten years straight, I went tent camping in the Southwest and Colorado. Visited many Native American cliff dwellings, Wrote a book of poetry, built a retreat cottage in the woods near Leesville Lake in Carroll County, Ohio

October, 2008 I was inducted into the Bemidji State University (Minn.) Football Hall of Fame. I played football at Bemidji during my freshman year and was moved to the varsity to play defense at mid season. Much to my surprise, that 1959 team turned out to be the best team in the school history. Since I received a varsity letter, I was inducted in the Hall of Fame. At first, I was not inclined to make the trip but with encouragement from family and friends, I decided to go. And, I am so pleased that I did. After about 50 years, I saw some incredible changes to the University, met some wonderful people, and reconnected with some of my classmates. And I was able to get a feel for the young man that I was then, who left his home in Huntington and traveled over 1500 miles to test whether he had what it took to make it on his own. It was a great experience, difficult at times, but lots of growth and just what I needed at the time.

Most recently I published a book with the title of "Inner Consciousness and Spontaneous Imagery: an Exploration of the Unconscious". It is a summation of over 20 years of research work., Moreover I just published the revision of my Poetry book, "The Journey of Life" . Now I am working on a book about my research work with cancer patients. It will deal with the spiritual aspect of experiencing cancer and other life threatening illness and of healing one's life.

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Mar 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM

It was a sad moment when I learned of Sandy's death. She was one of my dear friends during our highschool days. I remember her as a good listener,who I went to to express all my problems, which were many.at the time. Her inviting smile had such a calming effect.  I could have predicted that she would have lived such a full life; full of love that she shared with so many who came her way. My warm and gentle thoughts are with her family and friends. God speed my dear friend. 

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Mar 06, 2025 at 9:10 AM

Hi Linda, Hope all is well in your neck of the woods in sunny Florida. Just want to wish you a wonderful birthday today with family and friends. It might help to make your day brighter to know that I am sitting here in North east Ohio looking out the window at a snow storm. Incidentally, I saw where another one of our classmates, Linda Ours, just died. It seems the last few years have been filled with such sadness. But it is your day today, Wishing it to be one of your best. Love ya, David

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Mar 06, 2025 at 8:56 AM

I was sory to learn of Linda's death. She was another one of our high school class of 59 classmates who lived a fulfilling life of excellence and with the highest degree of integrety.. There is no way to assess the countless lives she touched and inspired to live fulfilling and creative lives.  I am sure she will be sorely missed by family, friends and former students. My warm gentle thoughts go with her and her family. . 

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Feb 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM

I did not know Larry personally. However, I am impressed by the very active and productive life he lived. I am especially touched by his love and work on behalf of others. He was a great asset to the Huntington East Highschool class of 59.. As a representative of our class I want to which his family and friends the very best as I kinow they will sorely miss his loving presence. God speed our beloved classmate. 

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Jan 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Hi Peggy, I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Colorado Springs must be really beautiful this time of the year. We have had a lot of snow and cold weather here, and the lake has frozen over for the first time in many years. I hope you are well and thriving. Wishing you a wonderful birthday with family and friends. Take good care of yourself, fondly David

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Jan 05, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Posted on: Dec 25, 2024 at 8:31 AM

Hi Jo Ann, First, it is Christmas day and I want to wish you a great Christmas and New Years celebration. And I wish you the very best as your Birthday brings in the New Year. It was nice to see you at our reunion. It is sad to think that we might not have another reunion. It seems that it is becoming more difficult for our classmates to travel. But perhaps we can keep this website going so we can continue to communicate. Take good care of yourself, David

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Dec 25, 2024 at 8:24 AM

Hi Linda, I hope all is well with you on this Christmas day. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas celebration and New Year. Also, want to wish you a great Birthday.. I hope you did not have any problems from the storm that came through NC with all the flooding. In any case wishing you the very best.

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Oct 25, 2024 at 11:07 AM

Hi Barbara, I hope you were able to weather the storms that passed through Florida recently, without any damage to your home. Sherry's friends are talking about the rising cost of insurance for Florida residents. Otherwise, I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. I am fine. I continue to work on my writing projects with my latest book to be published in the next month or so. It is in the editing phase right now. I am working on another writing project that has a working title of "Creative Consciousness". It was great to see you at our last reunion. It is sad to note that we may not have any more reunions. It is also sad that several classmates have recently died. On a more positive note, I hope this birthday will be special for you. Wishing you the very best and a great celebration with family and friends. Fondly, David

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Oct 25, 2024 at 10:42 AM

I was sorry to learn of Sheila's passing.  She was a dear, lovely person and my best wishes and loving thoughts are with her and her family. 

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Oct 21, 2024 at 1:47 PM

I was sorry to learn of Karen's passing. She was a dear friend during our high school years.  I can still picture her broad smile and bubbly personality. God speed my dear. My warm and gentle thoughts go with you and your family during this time of loss and grief. Fondly, David

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Aug 26, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Hi Sally, just want you to know that I am thinking about you with gentle, loving thoughts. Also, I want to wish you a wonderful birthday celebration. I bet farmer Fred ha something nice planned for you. Take good care of yourself, Fondly, David

Aug 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM

Hi Macky, It was great to see you at the reunion and meeting Bill. He seems like a nice guy, worthy of you. I know you guys were worried about making a connection with your plane reservations. I trust that you made it home OK and that all is well in your sunny Florida world. Otherwise, I want to wish you a great birthday celebration. You seem to be aging gracefully.


It is sad that our numbers are dwindling. Perhaps we could meet on a yearly basis, for dinner, since in five years we will be pushing 90 and we might not be able to travel. I also think we should keep our website because as we grow older it may be the only way to communicate with each other. Fondly, David

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Aug 21, 2024 at 9:03 AM

Hi Steve, It was nice to see you at our reunion on the river. Brought back some pleasant memories. It is sad that our numbers are dwindling. I guess fewer of us can travel. Perhaps we could meet for dinner on a yearly basis. I also hope we can keep the website. Anyway, I am wishing you a great birthday with family and friends. Hope you continue to be healthy and thriving.

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Aug 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM

Hi Judy, I missed seeing you at our reunion. We had a great time celebrating our 65th. I trust that your Kentucky graduate is doing well. I think you said she was working at the university. Just want to wish you a wonderful birthday with family and friends. Fondly, David

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Aug 19, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Posted on: Aug 19, 2024 at 10:37 AM

Hi Jack, I hope you have fully recovered from your fall during the reunion. It was nice to see you and celebrate our 65th. I hope we will be able to continue our reunions. Perhaps we can meet for dinner or lunch on a yearly basis as we are all getting older and more of us will not be able to travel as time goes by. In any case, I hope we can continue our website. Otherwise, I want to wish you a wonderful birthday with family and friends. fondly, David

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Aug 15, 2024 at 10:22 AM

Posted on: Aug 14, 2024 at 10:26 AM

Hi Dorinda, Yes, we have a wonderful class and have accomplished a great deal in our collective lives. I am proud to say I am a member of the HEHS class of 59. I have taken great pleasure in renewing friendships and updating with classmates. I hope will be able to continue to meet even though the unavoidable effects of aging may make it difficult to travel and participate in future gatherings. I suggested to Macky that perhaps we could meet for dinner once a year. Otherwise, I hope we can continue with our website as it makes it possible communicating with classmates and be supportive of each other. Take good care of yourself. Lets keep in touch, Fondly, David

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Jul 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM

Posted on: Jul 20, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Hi Ernie, I read your post for Mike Burcham's birthday. I am sorry to learn that you are having heart problems and won't be able to make it to our 65th reunion. We will miss you. Just take good care of yourself and I hope your heart problems become resolved soon. My gentle thoughts and very best wishes are with you. Fondly, David