| Graduation Year | Faculty |
| Date of Birth | Feb 16, 1937 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 14, 1982 |
| About | Johnette had been dating one of the janitors at Rex Putnam High School, LeRoy Wayne Earp. Earp worked the night shift at the school and cleaned the gym and shower rooms, thus giving him the opportunity to come in contact with Johnette. It was common for Johnette to have coffee with Earp as he came off shift at 6 a.m. and was known to date him from time to time. But Johnette broke off her relationship with Earp. Ann Johnette Peery was killed, by Earp, by a stab wound to the heart. She was such a gentle creature, said a Portland Community College physical education instructor. She pioneered the field of exercise in this state. Her death is a real loss to our profession. Such comments about her dedication to her profession clearly are not overstatements. In 1976, Ms. Peery wrote and published a book, Exercise for Retirees, and was a member of the Oregon chapter of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. She was also an exercise consultant for the Oregon State Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, an organization for retirees. She was a dedicated and loyal instructor, commented the continuing education specialist at Clackamas Community College. In nursing homes, when she walked in the door, people would just rush up and hug her. |
