Faculty and Staff
Grigori “Grisha” Mints, of Palo Alto, May 29, at 74, of pneumonia. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, he worked as a researcher at Steklov Mathematical Institute, Leningrad U. and the Estonian Academy of Sciences before arriving at Stanford in 1991. His research at the Farm, where he was a philosophy professor for more than two decades, focused on proof theory, the analysis of mathematical reasoning and its applications for fields like computer science. He wrote many books and traveled often, seeking to combine the research traditions of Russia with the work of his Western colleagues. Survivors: his wife, Marianna Rozenfeld; daughter, Anna Reznikova; grandson; and great-granddaughter.
1930s
Martha Jane “Marti” Hoerr Campbell, ’35 (classics), of Sacramento, June 11, at 99. She led a Girl Scout troop and was active in the League of Women Voters, serving as president in Sacramento and vice president in the state of California. In 1960, at the time of the Squaw Valley Olympics, she helped found People to People so athletes could meet families in Sacramento and get a glimpse of American life. She loved gardening, fine cuisine and good writing. She was predeceased by her husband, William, ’32, Engr. ’34. Survivors: her daughter, Melissa; three grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.
Elsie Marian Liliard Burch, ’37 (social science/social thought), of Mechanicsburg, Pa., July 9, at 98. During World War II, she worked in USO Travelers Aid and Blood Donor Center. She served on boards and held leadership positions with, among others, the Harrisburg Symphony, Visiting Nurses Association and Junior League of Harrisburg. She will be remembered for her positive attitude, endless curiosity about life and delight in keeping up with the lives of her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Ernest; daughter, Lynn; and son Ernest Jr. Survivors: her son John; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother.
Lee Lewis Harwood, ’38 (social sciences/social thought), of Portola Valley, March 2, at 96. She was a member of Cap and Gown and the Stanford Daily. Because of her husband’s management consulting career, she lived all over the world, including the Philippines, Peru, Egypt and both coasts of the United States. She held such diverse positions as social worker and secretary to the Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait. After settling in Portola Valley, she served as president of the Community Committee for International Students at Stanford, “adopting” foreign students each year, many of whom remained lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Wilson, ’34. Survivors: her children, Margaret Milledge, Sara Arnold and Lewis; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Thomas S. Oki, ’38 (basic medical sciences), of Apple Valley, Calif., June 16, at 97. After graduation, he started work in bacteriology for the Rockefeller Institute, but his career was interrupted by Pearl Harbor. Although he was born in Azusa, Calif., and an American citizen, he was among those of Japanese ancestry who were interned during World War II. He later served in the U.S Army before returning to Azusa, where he opened a convalescent hospital, which was later converted to an alcohol rehabilitation center and then an acute psychiatric hospital. He served as president of the board of education and Azusa’s Chamber of Commerce. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Gloria. Survivors: his children, Dianne, ’65, and Dan, ’73; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
1940s
William Thomas Burns III, ’40 (biological sciences), MD ’44, of Aurora, Colo., January 7, at 97. He played water polo at Stanford and belonged to Phi Delta Theta. During World War II he served as a naval medical officer and received a Commendation Ribbon for Outstanding Performance of Duty. He practiced pediatrics for more than 40 years before retiring. An accomplished woodcarver, painter and sculptor, he also raised orchids and was an avid gardener. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts and was honored with the Silver Beaver Award. He was predeceased by his daughters Joan Deuterman Bautzer, Kathleen Morgan and Barbara Merrett Mills. Survivors: his wife, Harryette; children, Linda Burns Irvine and Daniel; and brother, Earl Jones, ’52.
Leila Frances Arthur Cilker, ’41 (social science/social thought), of Los Gatos, Calif., July 11, at 95. She worked at Time magazine in San Francisco. She cherished time with her PEO sisters, investment club and countless social gatherings. She also loved crosswords and made exquisite floral arrangements. She was predeceased by her grandson. Survivors: her husband, William, ’41; children, Noelle Cilker Henderson, Elizabeth Cilker Smith, William Jr. and Carl; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Barbara Ramsay Blyth Coghlan, ’41 (French), of San Mateo, in July, at 93. She played on the tennis team at Stanford and volunteered with the American Women’s Voluntary Services during World War II. Her greatest focus was on her family and community, and she was a steadfast and loyal friend. Her joie de vivre was matched by her love of the French language. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Philip, ’36, MBA ’41. Survivors: her children, Blyth Carpenter, ’64, Celia Lovell, ’66, Phyllis Josi and John, ’72; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two siblings.
Joan Robbins Barkan, ’42 (history), of San Mateo, July 24, at 93. She and her husband were active sailors, golfers and travelers. She was an avid ornithologist and served as a judge for the Garden Club of America. Known for being a stylish dresser and elegant entertainer, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Adolph, ’39, and daughter, Constance. Survivors: her son, John; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Nathaniel Robbins, ’46.
Ruth Elizabeth Laws Seimears Durley, ’42 (speech and drama), of Carmichael, Calif., June 1, at 93. She devoted her life to family, friends, church, volunteer work, her PEO chapter and Rotary Inner Wheel. She traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Frederick Seimears; her husband of 10 years, William Durley; and daughter Nancy Seimears Chekel. Survivors: her children, Marjorie Laws Seimears Fox and Russell Seimears; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
James Angus “Jim” McKellar, ’42 (pre-business), JD ’48, of La Jolla, Calif., June 4, at 94. He served in the Navy during World War II and enjoyed a 30-year homebuilding career, beginning in Palo Alto and venturing into Fresno, Calif., San Diego and Las Vegas. He also started a dance studio company, sponsored a prizefighter, bought oil rigs and cattle and helped start two banks in Las Vegas and La Jolla. His grandparents, Frederick and Florence Scripps Kellogg, founded the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in 1935, and he served as trustee of the properties for 40 years and as director until 2012. Survivors: his longtime companion, Mary Carrion; children, James Jr., Suzanne, Christopher and Tahnee; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ellis McKellar Wyer, ’43.
James Gulf “Jim” Blasdel, ’43 (social science/social thought), of Oklahoma City, March 16, at 92, of Alzheimer’s disease. After earning a master’s degree in accounting, he moved to Oklahoma to manage the Crown Motel. He operated the motel and various rental properties for 35 years. He loved to travel, enjoyed boating and was still able to water ski at age 80. Love and commitment to family shaped his life. Survivors: his wife, Betty; daughters, Cheryl, Kathleen Blasdel Cohoon and Ann; and nine grandchildren.
Raymond Melvin “Duke” Hammett, ’43 (political science), MBA ’53, of Blackfoot, Idaho, June 18, at 93. He was the quarterback on the football team and first baseman on the baseball team. A gifted athlete and coach, he was also a talented singer and actor, Army Air Corps pilot instructor during World War II, an accomplished businessman, compassionate community leader and a loving human being. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea (Paulman, ’43). Survivors: his sons, Lee, Jeffrey, ’69, MS ’70, and Douglas; and two grandchildren.
George Leroy Tolman, ’43 (economics), of Tucson, Ariz., March 2, at 92. He was a member of the Stanford Daily and the Band and served in Navy during World War II. After graduating from Yale Divinity School in 1950, he was ordained in the Christian Church and served in Visalia and Orange, Calif., before coming to Tucson, where he was pastor of First Christian Church until 1987. He helped organize the Tucson Ecumenical Council and co-founded the Tucson affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. His favorite pastimes were hiking, fishing, photography and great music. Survivors: his wife of 21 years, Janet; children, Jane Illades, Debra Lyng, Leslie, Danson, Timothy and Kenneth; six grandsons; and one great-grandson.
Maryly Kaui Andrew Hayes, ’44, of Piedmont, Calif., June 29, at 91. She was an active member of the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, the Piedmont Garden Club and Piedmont Community Church. Family and friends knew her as a wonderful wife and mother, a kind and supportive friend and an outstanding hostess. Survivors: her husband of 72 years, Bruce, ’41; children, Geoffrey, Michael, Maryly and Susan; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
James Richard Thomas, ’45 (political science), of Bakersfield, Calif., July 21, at 91, of heart failure. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and played on the tennis team at Stanford. A World War II veteran, he practiced law in Bakersfield for well over 50 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Calfee, ’46). Survivors: his daughters, Renee Wylie and Sharon; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Melvin D. “Mel” Savage Jr., ’46, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., June 22, at 89. He left Stanford to serve with the U.S. Naval Air Operations in the Pacific during World War II, returning once the war had ended. In the 1950s he was president of Savage Transportation, the family trucking business, and Pacific Intermountain Express, a separate carrier founded by his father. After moving to Southern California in 1968, he developed land for Union Oil and later established World Realty, an independent commercial and industrial real estate brokerage. Survivors: his wife, Marguerite; eight children; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Irene Gilbert Gibson, ’48 (biological sciences), of Sherman Oaks, Calif., June 18, at 87. After earning a master of science from Yale and a master of public health from Johns Hopkins U., she did research for the American Public Health Association and worked as a professional health educator in the fields of HIV, alcohol and drug abuse and maternal and child heath. She worked for Los Angeles and Merced counties, as a private consultant and as an adjunct professor at the UCLA School of Public Health. Survivors: her husband, Harald, ’47; children, Robin and Susan Hiscock; one granddaughter; five stepchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Thomas Everett May Jr., ’48 (education), of Carmel, Calif., May 23, at 87. He was a world traveler, community volunteer and OSS veteran. Survivors include his wife, Camilla.
Thomas Brook Townsend III, ’48 (economics), of Santa Monica, Calif., May 29, at 89, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A member of Alpha Tau Omega and veteran of World War II, he began his career as a stockbroker before joining Blalack Wells, a money management firm in Los Angeles. After moving to Malibu in the mid-1970s, he started the Townsend Group Investments. Known as a natty dresser, he was an avid tennis player and owned several unusual cars, including the “Rat Pack” Dual Ghia. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara. Survivors: his children, Blair Townsend Longacre and T. Brook IV; three grandchildren; and two siblings.
1950s
Robert Clare “Bob” Bullwinkel, ’50 (education), of Talent, Ore., June 1, 2013, at 84. In the 1960s, he moved to Southern Oregon and designed his house around the room that would contain his large electronic organ and several reed organs. He served as dean of the Southern Oregon chapter of the American Guild of Organists for many years and frequently played the organ at the Christmas Eve service at First Presbyterian Church of Ashland. Upon his death, his four-manual Allen organ was installed at his church, and his music library went to Southern Oregon U.’s organ department. Survivors include his children, Daniel, David, Stephen and Susan.
Stephen Eugene Chiapella Jr., ’50 (Latin American studies), of Santa Ynez, Calif., June 24, at 88, of pulmonary fibrosis. He was a decorated Army veteran, serving as a forward radio operator in the Philippines during World War II. After Stanford, he worked for Sherman and Clay in San Francisco, Brown and Bigelow in Los Angeles and for Blue Cross in Santa Barbara, Calif., until retiring. He was known for his curiosity, sense of caring and wit, and he was passionate about gardening, history and his family. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline Ann; children, Julia, Stephen, Damian, Christopher, Thomas, Marie and Peter; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Dixie Lee Rea Meiselbach, ’50 (economics), of Occidental, Calif., June 1, at 85. She loved Stanford and traveling and really loved her Samoyed dogs.
Alan Paulsen Vandevert, ’50 (psychology), of Seattle, July 1, at 85, of pneumonia. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and served in the Army after graduating from Stanford. Having earned a law degree from Columbia U., he joined Weyerhaeuser, serving as corporate secretary and assistant general counsel and retiring 31 years later. He enjoyed hiking, skiing, gardening, cooking and reading and was an active community volunteer. Survivors: his wife, Margaret; children, Paul, John and Margaret; stepchildren, Judy, Craig and Peggy; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one brother.
John Victor “Jack” Evans, ’51 (economics), of Boise, Idaho; July 8, at 89. An Army infantryman during World War II, he worked as a farmer, rancher and businessman before dedicating himself to public service. He served in the Idaho Senate and was elected mayor of Malad and lieutenant governor in 1974 and became Idaho’s 27th governor three years later. After retiring from public office, he joined D.L. Evans Bank as president, serving in that capacity until his death. He immersed himself in community activities, was a progressive thinker and championed social justice causes. Survivors: his wife, Lola; children, David, John, Martha Evans Gilgen, Susan Evans Scarlett and Thomas; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald, ’51.
Maxine Steineke Goad, ’51, MS ’53 (physics), of Santa Fe, N.M., July 28, at 83. She learned to climb with the Stanford Alpine Club and played on the women’s basketball team. In the 1970s she worked for New Mexico’s Environment Department after years of citizen activism in the field of water quality. In 2003 she was appointed to the Water Quality Control Commission by Governor Richardson and received the New Mexico Earth Science Achievement Award five years later and the Sierra Club’s National Distinguished Service Award in 2013 for her lifelong commitment to protecting the environment. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Walter. Survivors: her children, Marian, Chris and Donna; two grandsons; and one sister.
Isabelle Taggart “Tag” Heinen, ’51 (political science), of Pepper Pike, Ohio, June 12, at 84. After marrying and moving to Cleveland, she was a devoted mother, dedicated volunteer and avid golfer. She was particularly proud to be invited to the Lyford Cay Invitational Golf Tournament for many years and won Most Valuable Player in 1997. She was very actively involved with the Children’s Guild, benefitting the children of Cleveland. Survivors: her children, Barbara Heinen MacDonald, ’75, John Jeffrey, ’77, and Thomas; and four grandchildren.
Barry William Highiet, ’51 (economics), of Modesto, Calif., June 19, at 88. After serving in the Navy during World War II and graduating from Stanford, he joined his family’s business, Modesto Junk Co., before starting Ceres Pipe and Metal, where he worked until his death. He enjoyed playing tennis and won several City of Modesto championships. He also liked playing cards, going to the theater and all sports, whether he was a participant or spectator. Survivors: his children, Melinda Crawford, Doug and Lisa; stepdaughters, Nancy Melmon and Diane Levin; and two grandchildren.
Frederick “Fritz” Kellogg Jr., ’51 (history), of Tucson, Ariz., April 23, at 84. His teaching career spanned 46 years (41 at the U. of Arizona). He taught Russian history and Eastern European studies, but his passion was Romanian history, about which he wrote books and numerous articles. In 1960 he was a research scholar in Romania as part of the U.S-Romania Cultural Exchange, a precursor to the Fulbright Program. He also served for many years as the managing editor of Southeastern Europe, a multidisciplinary, multilingual journal. He enjoyed watching Wildcat football and basketball and was a longtime supporter of Tucson’s opera, theater and ballet. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia. Survivors: his daughter, Kristie Calvert; granddaughter; and sister.
Barbara Ann Kirkpatrick Rothman, ’51 (mathematics), of Wheaton, Ill., in June, at 85. A painter and great supporter of the arts, she volunteered at the DuPage Art League for 40 years. She was also an outstanding mother and amazing cook and will be remembered for her keen mind and big heart. Survivors: her children, Ann Fritcher and Nick; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one brother.
Constance “Connie” Middleton Fish, ’52 (political science), of Pasadena, Calif., May 28, at 83. She and her husband traveled widely and enjoyed their friends and dining out. They supported several charities, Children’s Hospital and the Huntington Library being the nearest and dearest to their hearts. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 60 years, Gordon. Survivors: her children, Marcia Fish McMahon and John; and four grandchildren.
Joseph Maltby, ’52, MA ’57 (English), of Columbus, Ohio, June 29, at 82. He spent 33 years at the U. of Hawaii-Manoa, retiring as professor emeritus of English in 1995. During that time he served as assistant dean of arts and sciences and chair of the English department. He was passionate about movies, politics, world travel and his 10,000-book library. Survivors: his wife of 40 years, Nancy; daughters, Melinda Maltby Purdy and Rebecca; one grandson; and his first wife, Joyce Maltby Boroughs.
Charles Bowen “Chuck” Wheeler, ’52, MS ’53 (geology), of Miami, December 22, 2013, at 82. A member of Theta Xi, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He joined Stanford Oil in Tulsa, Okla., in 1953 and worked in exploration and management in seven other locations, ending as a senior VP of Exxon USA. He loved to travel and photograph wildlife and achieved Life Master rank in bridge. Survivors: his wife of 17 years, Lynn; daughters, Kate, MA ’81, Margaret and Kristan; stepchildren, Brent Lambert and Kim Tolle; three grandchildren; and one brother.
John Paul Younkin, ’52 (economics), of Santa Ana, Calif., April 3, at 83. A member of Delta Tau Delta, he spent four years in the Air Force and graduated in 1956. He worked for Coldwell Banker for 10 years and the Mission Viejo Co. for 17 years. He and his wife, whom he met the day before graduation on the Stanford Golf Course, traveled and played a lot of golf with their friends. Survivors: his wife, Maureen (Maxwell, ’55, MA ’56); sons, Douglas and Paul; and seven grandchildren.
Mary Massey Madison, ’53 (communication), of Menlo Park, May 1, at 82, after several years of declining health. She was a Stanford Daily editor whose 40-year career as a reporter spanned from the old Palo Alto Times to the Redwood City Tribune and the Peninsula Times Tribune. She also worked as an adjunct instructor of journalism at Stanford and as a correspondent for the San Francisco Examiner, United Press International and the San Francisco Chronicle before retiring in 1997. Her awards include a Pulitzer Prize honorable mention in 1979. Survivors: her husband of 60 years, James, ’53, JD ’59; children, Molly Caouette, Michael, JD ’87, and Matthew; and three grandchildren.
John Rodgers Miller, ’53 (biological sciences), MD ’57, of Riverside, Calif., June 30, at 82. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and the diving and gymnastics teams at Stanford. A fourth-generation physician, he specialized in ophthalmology and practiced for 37 years until his retirement in 1999. His many interests included sailing, hunting, camping, carpentry, photography and travel. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Joan; daughters, Wendy Hughes, Michele del Toro and Sheryl Murdock; and seven grandchildren.
Carl W. Scheer, ’53 (basic medical sciences), MD ’56, of Aiea, Hawaii, July 17, at 83, of pulmonary disease. He was a partner at Radiology Associates (now Midstate Radiology Associates) in Meridien, Conn. He was past president of the Radiological Society of Connecticut and the New Haven County Medical Association and a fellow of the American College of Radiology. In retirement he became involved with the Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu, chairing the board of governors for a term. He amassed a sizeable stamp collection and enjoyed hiking in the Sierra. Survivors: his wife, Yen Tran; daughters, Lisa Nylen and Suzanne Benfield; four grandchildren; one sister; and his former wife, Ruth.
Robert Pearson Sibert, ’53 (economics), of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., June 18, at 82. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and the tennis team. After Stanford he served in the Air Force, was stationed in Spain for two years and received an Award of Commendation Ribbon. He then had a long and distinguished career in finance, including his years as a vice president at Irving Trust Co. and the Bank of New York, from which he retired in 1989. After retiring, he completed an MBA degree at the U. of Essex in England and was active in venture capital projects. Survivors: his wife, Mary; children, Michael, Barb Vonnegut, Wendy Secor and Robert; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Margaret Sibert Miller, ’57.
Joanne Rouse “Jodie” Stewart, ’53 (social science/social thought), of Highland Park, Ill., July 5, at 82. She attended the U. of Chicago Graduate Library School and worked as a librarian at Waukegan East High School and then Waukegan High School for 29 years. She was a longtime member of Winnetka Congregational Church and its choir and was passionate about family, friends and the Lake County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors: her children, Pamela Taylor and Kenneth; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Harvey Herbert Hiber Jr., ’55 (history), of Denver, June 23, at 80, of cancer. At Stanford, he belonged to Phi Gamma Delta. He joined the Navy and was part of the underwater demolition team (now called SEALS). In his law career, he was a partner at a large firm in San Diego for more than 25 years before becoming a superior court judge. He was involved with the Alcoholics Anonymous program in San Diego, serving as an exemplary role model for many young men. He loved reading books about World War II and listening to music. Survivors: his daughters, Cindy Stillwell, Cathy Nevins and Sarah Allyson; and eight grandchildren.
Thomas M. Howell, ’55, of Roll, Ariz., June 10, at 81. He attended Stanford on a football scholarship and was a member of Zeta Psi. After moving to Roll, he farmed and managed more than 4,000 acres and served on the board of Southern Arizona Bank and the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District. He was also a frequent bidder at the Yuma County Fair junior livestock auction. His quiet presence made others feel strong, and he never let an opportunity go by to point out the humor in a situation. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Lea; children, Kevin and Kendall; and two grandchildren.
Helen P. Zarifes Hansen, ’56 (history), MA ’57 (education), of Long Beach, Calif., June 14, at 79. She belonged to Cap and Gown and was elected student body vice president. After college, she embarked on a 38-year career in the Long Beach Unified School District. She progressed from the classroom to become principal of Lakewood High School, LBUSD assistant superintendent and superintendent of high schools. A devoted civic leader, she served as director and vice chair of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and president of the Long Beach Water Commission. Her leisure pursuits included hiking, cycling and walking tours in the United States, Europe and Asia. Survivors: her children, Bill, ’85, and Peri, ’88.
Robert Victor “Bob” Antle, ’57 (economics), of Salinas, Calif., August 3, at 79. In high school he worked for the family’s lettuce harvest operation, and, after starting his own wholesale fruit and vegetable business and taking over the family’s operation following his father’s death, he merged the companies with Castle & Cooke Inc. (now Dole Food Co.). He is credited with implementing several major produce industry initiatives, and his proudest accomplishment was establishing the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library at CSU-Monterey Bay. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Sue; children, Rick, Mike, Kathy Della-Rose and Karen Hebl; 21 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one brother.
Gordon Eugene Brandt, ’57 (electrical engineering), MBA ’59, of Los Altos, in May, at 83, after battling lymphoma. He served as a radio operator during the Korean War. In 1958 he joined Hewlett Packard as an engineer in manufacturing, facilities management and corporate construction, retiring in 1983. He later became an owner’s representative consultant before returning to HP and Coherent Inc., retiring again in 1996. Survivors: his wife, Genice; children, Kristine Escarda, Karl and Linda; eight grandchildren; one sister; and one half-sister.
Harold W. Hill Jr., ’57 (economics), MBA ’61, of Glendora, Calif., May 4. He served in the Navy and worked with both Wells Fargo and First Interstate banks in the branches and human resources. After retiring, he was hired as parish administrator by Saint Dorothy Catholic Church in Glendora and in 2005 received the Benemerenti medal from Pope Benedict XVI for his long service to the church. He enjoyed hiking, golfing and most of all playing the cello. Survivors: his wife of almost 55 years, Gloria; sons, David and John; three grandchildren; and one sister.
Janet Willson Hill Lamott, ’57 (humanities), of San Diego, April 26, at 78. A competitive swimmer before entering college, she and other female swimmers at Stanford were permitted to work out with the men’s team before the university added a women’s program. She transferred to Pomona College after her sophomore year and graduated as a zoo/chemistry major. At the age of 65 she was invited to become a Stanford Buck Club member and she remained active in the Stanford Alumni Association until her passing. Survivors: her husband of 57 years, David; children, Jill O’Beirne, Jo Anna and Jenny; three grandchildren; and one sister.
Williams Garrick “Garry” Patterson, ’57, MS ’71 (mechanical engineering), of Redlands, Calif., May 30, at 79, of acute leukemia. He spent three years in the Air Force and 45 years in Palo Alto before moving to Redlands to take over the family citrus ranch. He played golf and was an accomplished skier but his greatest joy was going fishing. Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Gunhild; children, Aurie, Erland and William; and four grandchildren.
Joseph Bernard Devin, ’59 (biological sciences), of La Jolla, Calif., February 23, at 75, from complications of a stroke. After completing his medical residency, he served in Vietnam. Choosing to specialize in vascular surgery, he joined a private practice in 1972, retiring in 1998. He accepted a clinical position at Kaiser, where he worked part time until 2006. He also spent 40 years as a voluntary member of the UCSD department of surgery faculty. He coached Little League Baseball and youth soccer and basketball, and a favorite memory was serving on his brother’s pit crew at the Indianapolis 500. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Meredyth (Myers, ’59); sons, Michael, Robert and Stephen; seven grandchildren; and one brother.
Barbara Ann Bachman Foster, ’59 (communication), of Palo Alto, June 8, at 77. She worked as a reporter at the Palo Alto Times and later in the women’s department of the San Francisco Examiner and the San Francisco Chronicle. Moving back to Palo Alto, she was an active member of the Peninsula Volunteers before returning to work, this time in the development office of the Stanford Business School. A few years later she launched a business, Keynote Speakers, which she sold in 2001 and still operates today. She did fund-raising for the Opportunity Center and received an Outstanding Achievement Award and an Award of Merit from Stanford. Survivors: her husband, Winfield, JD ’62; children, Laura Foster Whitaker and Andrew; and two grandchildren.
Laura Jennetta Swallow Scott, ’59, MA ’60 (education), of Cloverdale, Calif., June 5, at 76. She taught kindergarten for the Sunnyvale School District from 1959 until her retirement 40 years later. An active retiree, she enjoyed tennis, golf and travel as well as cooking and the occasional John Grisham novel. Survivors: her husband, Terry; and son, David.
Ann Marcia Stewart, ’59 (English), of Bellingham, Wash., June 5, at 76. She was co-owner of Northwest, an online company selling unusual fragrances and botanical products. She attended classes at USC and later studied landscape design at Pierce College. She loved to travel and had a house on an island off Vancouver where the family would gather. Survivors: her children, Kelly Ann Smith and Kimball and Christopher Neeley; and 10 grandchildren.
1960s
Peter Lynn Hedegard, ’60 (political science), of Denver, June 5, at 75, of kidney disease. He was a member of Theta Chi and the rugby team. After moving to Bellevue, Wash., he worked in Seattle for several decades. He started as a sales manager but eventually bought the company and served as president for many years. He was never happier than on the ski slopes or fishing, crabbing or cruising on his boat in the San Juan Islands. He also loved to fly and owned a Cessna that he used for traveling up and down the West Coast. Survivors: his children, Christy Rudolph and Jon; three grandchildren; and one sister.
Judith Hubbard Sorrell, ’61 (history), of Kirkland, Wash., April 21, of lung cancer. Survivors include her children, Evan and Lori.
Bronwen Davis “Brownie” Lindskog, ’62 (physical therapy), of Seattle, June 1, at 73, of Parkinson’s disease. While her husband was in the Air Force, she practiced physical therapy in Arizona and Ohio. When he became a pilot for Northwest Airlines, she took her practice to Hawaii, Minnesota and Washington. She loved to ski, scuba-dive, hike, camp and travel—India and the Arctic were the only main landmasses she did not visit. Survivors: her husband of 53 years, Stan, ’62; children, Lori Bertolotto, Wendy Macguire and Casey Cram; and four grandchildren.
Carol Heather Wright Dillenbeck, ’63 (economics), of Old Lyme, Conn., June 11, at 72. She was a certified financial analyst and retired as a senior vice president and senior economist after 25 years with U.S. Trust. She also worked for the Cost of Living Council in Washington and the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco. After moving to Connecticut in 2001, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, golfing and painting. An active member of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme, she served as treasurer and vestry member for many years. Survivors: her husband of 32 years, Richard; daughter, Carolyn; stepchildren, Mark and Anne Dillenbeck and Christina D. Wood; two grandchildren; and one sister.
Jane Ellen Croke, ’64 (psychology), of Shorewood, Wis., June 2, at 71, following a long illness. She earned a doctorate from UC-Berkeley and enjoyed a career as a teacher and school psychologist in the Bay Area. She spent her leisure time reading, watching movies and with family, friends and her canine and feline companions. She inspired others to a greater sense of kindness, social justice and love of all creatures.
Donald Takeji Arai, ’66 (psychology), of Mesa, Ariz., June 29, at 69, of pancreatic cancer. A member of Theta Xi at Stanford, he graduated from the U. of Oregon Medical School. He interned at Hennepin County Hospital in Minneapolis and was a commissioned officer in the Indian Health Service. Following an internal medicine residency and fellowship in pulmonary disease, he moved to Mesa and spent 23 years in private practice. His favorite pastimes included fly-fishing, gardening and berry picking. Survivors: his wife, Amy (Alpert, ’66); children, Leslie, ’94, and Daniel, ’97, MS ’98; and two sisters.
Polly Sarah Raffel Stanbridge, ’66 (history), of Corona del Mar. Calif., May 14, at 69. She and her family traveled throughout the world, making friends wherever they went. Especially fond of children, she shared cups of tea with neighborhood kids, volunteered with youth at the Shalimar Center and pulled toys from cupboards for any friends who stopped by with their grandchildren. Her two major loves, beyond family and friends, were her art and nature, which she combined by painting natural scenes and cultivating a magnificent English garden. Survivors include her husband, Eric, PhD ’72, and children, Helena and Andrew.
1970s
Barton “Bart” Evans Jr., ’70, MS ’72 (general engineering), of Hillsborough, Calif., May 14, at 66, of pancreatic cancer. Upon graduation, he served in the Army until being released from active duty in 1975. He taught in Germany and worked for Lockheed Missile and Space Corp. in Sunnyvale before joining Dionex Corp., where he spent 28 years. In retirement he served as a trustee for Claremont McKenna College and secretary-treasurer for the San Francisco Lyric Opera. Survivors: his wife of nearly 35 years, Harriet “Andrea” Neves, PhD ’84; and two siblings.
Mark Alan Justman, ’72 (political science), of Palo Alto, January 22, at 64. He attended overseas programs in France and Italy. During a career selling real estate, he pursued his love of the outdoors. An expert skier and enthusiastic swimmer, hiker and backpacker, he bagged several peaks, including Mount Whitney. His license plate read “Icarus.” Survivors include his brother, Harold, ’72, and sister.
Rupert Guy Hanan, ’73 (economics), of Fairfield, Conn., July 5, at 61. He attended Harvard Business School and worked at various companies in San Diego and Texas, spending much of his career as a consultant practicing out of Connecticut. A talented photographer, he was loved for his selflessness, humanity and bad jokes. He saw himself as a problem solver and was intent on leaving a gentle footprint on this earth. Survivors: his wife, Iris; daughters, Elizabeth and Joanna; stepson, Sacha; and mother, Anneliese.
Gregory H. Schwab, ’73 (mechanical engineering), of San Diego, August 22, 2013, at 62, of a malignant brain tumor. A member of Kappa Alpha and the Band, he attended Baylor College of Medicine and completed a fellowship in sports medicine. His career was spent as an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego. Survivors: his wife of 27 years, Diane (Radovich, ’68); and stepsons, David and Jonathan.
1980s
Adrian Clay Moravcsik, ’81 (political science), of Stanford, June 27, at 55, of liver disease. He was an avid sports fan and worked in business management in the Bay Area for more than 25 years. Survivors: his son, Jack; mother, Rita; and brother.
Melissa Ann Morrissey Eldredge, ’82 (international relations), of Monte Sereno, Calif., June 26, at 55, after a 14-year battle with breast cancer. An accomplished athlete, she played field hockey at Stanford and enjoyed tennis, golf and cycling later in life. A dedicated mother who put family above all else, she knew that time was precious and lived every moment with purpose. Survivors: her husband of 29 years, Charlie; sons, Christopher, Jamie and Andrew; and two siblings.
1990s
Elizabeth Jane “Zab” Palmberg, ’92 (English), of Washington, D.C., June 23, at 43, of leukemia. At Stanford she sang in the choir and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After earning a PhD in English at Cornell, she taught at Kenyon College and Scripps College. In 2002, she joined Sojourners magazine, where she served as associate editor and wrote articles on subjects ranging from economics to culture and social justice. Survivors: her parents, Paul and Carol; grandmother; two sisters; and boyfriend, Anthony Masalonis.
Business
Hans Alfred “Al” Bessin, MBA ’64, of Lexington, Ky., April 25, at 83. He worked in personnel and international relations at McKinsey, Kaiser Industries and Systron Donner. Then he joined Castle & Cooke, which eventually merged with Dole, and made 17 corporate moves in the United States and Latin America before retiring as a senior vice president in 1989. He was fluent in six languages, a competitive dominoes player and jogged 1,000 miles a year for more than 20 years. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Yvonne; children, Sylvia Bessin Flachsbart, Alfredo, Roberto and Ricardo; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister.
Education
Muriel Enid Hart Coleman-Campbell, MA ’53, of San Diego, June 16, at 93, of pulmonary disease. As a WAVE during World War II, she earned a Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal, and she was recently awarded a medal for her service in the Korean War. She taught for more than 30 years in the San Diego area, was a reading specialist and certified to be principal. Besides traveling the globe, she enjoyed collecting dolls, minerals, stamps and coins. She was predeceased by her husbands, Paul Coleman and Vernon Campbell; stepdaughter, Audrey Chancer; and one step-grandson. Survivors: her stepson, Bill Campbell; and two step-grandchildren.
Reed Lawrence Buffington, EdD ’54, of Santa Rosa, Calif., June 9, at 94, of cancer. He served in the Army during World War II and earned a master’s degree from the U. of Chicago. In 1961 he became the superintendent of the South County Community College District and president of the newly created Chabot College in Hayward, Calif., a position he would keep for 20 years. After retiring, he worked for Lucky Stores as senior vice president of administration and served on the board for 14 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Elaine, and a granddaughter. Survivors: his children, Alan, Lauren, Gail and Alison; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Jean Lynn Michaels Slocum, MA ’55, of Palo Alto, April 29, at 82. She taught physical education for several years and was interested in sports her entire life. She was a beloved mother, dynamic community activist and gifted cook. Survivors: her children, Gail Slocum Gruber, Ralph and Nancy; six grandchildren; one sister; and her former husband of 25 years, Richard Slocum.
Marlene Joy Reed Sandberg, MA ’61, of Pleasanton, Calif., June 9, at 78, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was a beloved teacher for many years and volunteered as a 4-H and scout leader. After her children were grown, she changed careers and spent almost 20 years at Lawrence Livermore Lab in administration and as an ergonomic specialist. In retirement she served as a docent at the East Bay Regional Parks and with the Pleasanton Book-Legger Library program. Her deepest joy was hiking with her family, and her positive attitude and generous nature touched many throughout her life. Survivors: her husband of 52 years, Ronald; children, Anne Bradford and Kurt; six grandchildren; and her twin sister.
Frank Edward Walsh, Gr. ’64, of Lafayette, Calif., July 9, at 82, of cancer. He served in the Korean War, retiring from the Army reserves in 1971. His career included working as a history teacher, counselor, vice principal and principal, with most of his time devoted to Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. He loved skiing and tennis and he served in the Martinez Kiwanis Club for more than 42 years. In 2011 the Martinez Chamber of Commerce honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteerism. Survivors: his wife of 47 years, Carol; children, Marie Campbell, Lisa Hess, Heather Bohn and Frank; and six grandchildren.
Richard Lewis Warren, PhD ’66, of Los Osos, Calif., November 1, 2013, at 89. A World War II veteran, he devoted his career to teaching, first at high schools in Tennessee and Alabama, where he was active in the civil rights movement. After earning his doctorate, he worked as a professor and administrator at the U. of Kentucky and Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. In retirement he competed in masters track events, earning medals into his 80s, and served the homeless in San Luis Obispo County. Survivors: his wife of 65 years, Ethel; children, Deborah, ’71, and Dick Jr.; two grandchildren; and two sisters.
Glenn Francis Allison, MA ’73, of Frederick, Md., May 30, at 64. During his 39-year career, he worked for the Bureau of Indian Education in Washington, D.C., and Albuquerque, N.M., and the Bay Area Indian Center in Oakland. A sports fanatic, he was a loyal fan of the Shiprock Chieftains, UNM Lobos, Stanford Cardinal and his beloved Dallas Cowboys. He was predeceased by his ex-wife, Gloria; their son, Jonathan; and daughter, Blanche. Survivors: two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; his lifetime partner, Larry Nearhoof; and seven siblings.
Jack Finley Shepherd Jr., MA ’94, of Gloucester, Mass., July 3, at 62, after a four-year battle with ALS. After an initial career restoring and selling luxury automobiles, he turned to teaching, first in Massachusetts and then in Morocco. He also worked at schools in Spain, Egypt and Eritrea. He enjoyed motorcycle adventures, both solo and with his wife and daughter, through Germany, Turkey, China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia. Survivors: his wife of 39 years, Tricia; children, Jack III and Morgan; and one sister.
Engineering
Donald Edward Ward, MS ’76, PhD ’81 (electrical engineering), of Raleigh, N.C., June 11, at 59, after a nine-year battle with cancer. After two years as a research assistant at Stanford, he took a position doing scientific programming for Technology Modeling Associates, a start-up in Palo Alto. He stayed with TMA as it went public and was bought out, retiring from full-time work in 2001. In 2008 he began volunteering with Kramden Institute, a nonprofit that refurbishes computers and awards them to students. He enjoyed music as much as he loved electronics, as well as playing bridge and petting his cats. Survivors: his wife, Patricia; and sister.
Humanities and Sciences
Glenn Allen White, MA ’36 (chemistry), of Palo Alto, June 10, at 100. He had a long and successful career with Shell Chemical Co., where he became a plant manager and built two plants. After retiring, he joined SCORE and enjoyed advising small business owners. He enjoyed archeology, travel and good wine. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Thorburn, ’35, MA ’36); his second wife, Ellen; and daughter Pamela White Erb. Survivors: his children, Valerie White Peterson and Ed, ’60, MBA ’62; stepchildren, Mike Connor and Molly Martin; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Thomas Theobald “Tom” Poleman Jr., MA ’57 (economics), PhD ’60 (food research), of Hendersonville, N.C., June 20, at 85. He was an Air Force veteran, a professor of international agricultural economics at Cornell U. and an authority on world hunger, population and employment. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Charlotte; children, Carol Becker, Clare Stephenson, Walter and Tom; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Mary Elizabeth Dyer Corrin, Gr. ’59 (political science), of Towson, Md., June 30, at 92, of lung cancer. She joined WAVES during World War II and worked at decoding Japanese merchant fleet messages. After moving to Towson and raising a family, she resumed her graduate studies at Goucher College and earned a master’s degree in education. She began teaching at Lida Lee Tall School and then took a job at Pleasant Plains Elementary, where she remained until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, Brownlee, ’43, MA ’50, PhD ’59, and son David. Survivors: her children, Adaline, Rebecca and John; 10 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; and one sister.
Haig Aram Bosmajian Jr., PhD ’60 (speech and drama), of Seattle, June 17, at 86, of prostate cancer. He was professor emeritus of speech communication at the U. of Washington, where he spent 35 years. After retiring, he continued his research and writing, publishing books on the First Amendment. Among his many honors, the National Council of Teachers of English presented him with the George Orwell Award in 1983. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Hamida; son, Harlan; and grandson.
Dan Passell, PhD ’64 (philosophy), of Portland, Ore., July 5, at 85, after a brief illness. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After earning his doctorate, he started teaching at Fresno State U. and then accepted a position at Portland State U. True to his professional and personal interest in ethics, he championed the liberal causes of the 1960s and early ’70s, including civil rights and the antiwar movement. He jogged every day until his knees gave out and his hobbies were sports and poetry. He was predeceased by his son Seth. Survivors: his children, Sarah, Josh and Leah; four grandchildren; and one brother.
Timothy Alan Patterson, MA ’69 (history), of Berkeley, May 18, at 68, of brain cancer. He was a student of American cultural history, particularly music, and he wrote about politics. In 1995 he launched into a new career as a wine writer, publishing articles in Wine Enthusiast and other publications, and authoring Home Winemaking for Dummies. He was best known for his sly sense of humor, outstanding cooking skills and taking on all sides to a debate. Survivors: his wife, Nancy Freeman; stepson, Diego Rocamora; three grandchildren; and two brothers.
Law
Michael William “Mickey” Heller, JD ’50, of Dunlap, Ill., July 10, at 90, of renal disease and heart failure. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II and earning his law degree, he returned to Peoria, Ill., to run his family’s steel business, W. Heller & Son. A practicing attorney in Peoria for more than 50 years, he was also a voracious reader and wonderful storyteller. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Joyce; children, Nancy, Jeffrey, Jonathan and Neil; and four grandchildren.
Medicine
Paul William Wild, Gr. ’60 (physical therapy), of Salinas, Calif., February 27, at 79. After practicing physical therapy for five years, he worked as a marine biologist for the California Department of Fish and Game for 34 years. A member of the Sanctuary Bible Church, he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and fishing. He was predeceased by his son Mark. Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Carole; children, Cindy Laird, Will and Evan; and seven grandchildren.
Rayford Clayton Reddell, PhD ’63 (hearing and speech), of San Francisco, June 2, at 77. After 12 years working for the Veterans Administration, he joined the San Francisco Hearing and Speech Center as director of research and audiology. He was promoted to executive director and served in that position for 33 years. In 1980 he purchased a ranch in Petaluma, Calif., and devoted himself to growing roses. He planted 8,000 rose bushes and became a garden columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the author of The Rose Bible. He was predeceased by his partner, Bob Galyean.
Mark David Solano, MD ’83, of Denver, July 7, at 60. For 28 years he served his community as a healer, counselor, confidant and friend through his vocation to medicine at South Logan Family Practice. Survivors: his children, Sofia, Carlos and Mia; three grandchildren; his mother, Janet; and four siblings.
