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Olive Freeman Cook, ’40 (Spanish), of Marin County, Calif., April 6, at 99. She was a talented seamstress, needlepoint artist, gardener, cook, investor and athlete. After graduation, she and her husband maintained a lifelong connection with Stanford through the Alumni Association, Cap and Gown, Stanford Athletics and establishing the Ethics In Society fund. She volunteered in her communities throughout her life, most recently at the ACS Discovery Shop. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Lyle, ’40, her son, James, and her daughter Ellen Otto, ’66. Survivors: her daughters Mary Vaage, ’70, and Jane; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Albert Abel Frost Jr., ’41 (general engineering), of San Diego, February 19, at 99. He served in the Navy during World War II before joining the family lumber business. He traveled the globe as the company’s import buyer before rising to the director’s position. Sailing was a lifelong passion, including winning four consecutive International 110 class national championships between 1959 and 1962, racing in two Olympic trials and annual family vacations to Catalina Island on the family’s yacht. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy. Survivors: his five children, Albert III, Bruce, Thomas, Caryl and James; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
John O. Hull, ’41 (general engineering), of Salem, Ore., May 7, at 99. He served as a Marine pilot in World War II and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his military service, a career in construction management and commercial development took him to Oakland, San Francisco, Honolulu, Washington, D.C., Anaheim and Palm Desert. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, skiing (until age 80) and Stanford football. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Natoma. Survivors: his children, Teri, Sue and Jeff; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Edgar Norman Stone, ’41 (history), of San Francisco, May 29, at 97. He was a member of the Breakers eating club and loved bird watching on campus. He was novice boxing champion in 1938 and won the 175-pound all-university championship in 1940 (as Edgar Stein). He changed his name to Stone before World War II. After Navy service in the Pacific theater, he pursued a career as the owner of men’s clothing stores before reinventing himself as a stockbroker. His community engagement included serving as chair and board member of the San Francisco Zoological Society and the Jewish Home for the Aged, and he was a lifelong member of Temple Emanu-El and the Concordia Club. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Beatrice. Survivors: his daughters, Marcia Sowers, Ellen Davis and Patty; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Lorraine Rude Henninger, ’44 (social science/social thought), of McLean, Va., June 8, at 95. While raising five children in Northern Virginia, she worked as an accountant at Arthur Young and Karloid Corporation and became vice president of NCI Realty and of Henninger Media Services. Her extensive volunteer work included serving as president of Langley School and helping to found the Fairfax YWCA. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1966, she participated in numerous studies to develop new treatments at NIH. Survivors: her husband of 75 years, Richard, MBA ’51; her children, Richard Jr., Gr. ’80, Robert, Alice, Jeffrey and James; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Anne Mary Kilcourse Stevenson, ’44 (bacteriology), of Raleigh, N.C., May 7, at 94. She worked in a research lab before marrying her husband, William, in 1951. She traveled to Alaska, Mexico, and Europe in the postwar 1940s, and East Africa, Europe, Central America and the American West in later years. In Raleigh, she served on the board of directors of the YWCA and was an active volunteer for other organizations. Survivors: her children, Margo MacDonnell, ’79, and John; and four grandchildren.
Roderick David Wheeler, ’44 (humanities), of Palo Alto, February 11, at 95. Following graduation and Army service that took him to Okinawa and Tokyo, he attended UC-Berkeley’s School of Architecture and became a licensed architect in 1952. He retired in 1987 to pursue his interests as a tennis player and Stanford sports fan. He was predeceased by his wife, Bobbie; his daughter Nancy Ritchey; two sisters; and his brother, Nelson, ’38. Survivors: his daughters Rebecca and Caroline; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Betty LaVerne Kefauver Danaher, ’45, MA ’49 (education), of Eugene, Ore., March 7, at 93. As the daughter of Grayson Kefauver, MA ’25, dean of Stanford’s School of Education, she grew up on campus. After raising three sons, she returned to academia in the early 1970s. She earned degrees in children’s psychiatric nursing from Wayne State U. and founded an autism clinic for children in Detroit. Upon retirement, she and her husband settled in Tallahassee, Fla., but logged thousands of miles in their Airstream trailer all over North America. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene I. Danaher, MBA ’45, PhD ’46; a brother, William, ’49; and her son Eugene A. Danaher, ’70. Survivors: two sons, Brian, ’71, and Scott; four grandsons; one great-grandson; and a brother.
John C. Kimball, ’45 (biological sciences), MD ’49, of Tracy, Calif., May 3, at 94. He served as a Navy corpsman during World War II before completing his undergraduate and medical education at Stanford. He then served again in the Korean War as an Air Force surgeon. As a general practitioner, he delivered over 2,500 babies. He was a volunteer physician for local sports teams and youth clubs. As a lifetime member of the Methodist church, he supported Tracy Interfaith Ministries and served on the board of McHenry House for the Homeless. Survivors: his wife of 69 years, Atha; his children, Marc, Candace and Carla; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Donald Lee Smith, ’45 (economics), of Turlock, Calif., April 28, at 95. He interrupted his studies at Stanford to serve as a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was involved in the Salvation Army for decades and helped organize the Christmas Kettle drives nearly every year. He loved the auto business and running a Chevrolet dealership. He also loved hunting and fishing. But most of all he loved his family, with whom he camped throughout the western U.S. and traveled to Alaska, Tahiti and Mexico. Survivors: his wife, Elizabeth (Kenney, ’45); his children, Kathleen, Marcia, Lee and Larry; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jay Gillis McKie, ’46 (undeclared), of Aliso Viejo, Calif., April 18, at 93, of natural causes. He was a member of Zeta Psi and played freshman football and varsity baseball. After Stanford, he attended the Naval Academy, where he later ended his 10-year Navy career as company officer in the executive department. He spent his later career with Texas Instruments before joining AirBorn Inc. as general manager, becoming president and CEO in 1964. He retired in 1996 and remained chairman of the board until 2013. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Virginia. Survivors: his daughters, Ann Kling, Betsy King and Jane; and six grandchildren.
Jane Campbell Wells, ’46 (undeclared), of Pasadena, Calif., March 27, at 93. Her lifelong passion was the Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital. For more than 35 years, she worked year-round to organize its annual Treasures and Trivia fundraiser, which raised millions for the children’s hospital. She shared a love of genealogy, travel and golf with her husband, together winning the 1996 President’s Cup Championship at Annandale Golf Club. She was predeceased by her husband of over 65 years, John. Survivors: her daughters, Debbie Boone, Patty Thompson and Maggie Bentley; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two siblings, including Leon Campbell, ’60, MA ’65.
Albert J. “Jack” Mallinckrodt, ’47, Engr. ’49, PhD ’54 (electrical engineering), of North Tustin, Calif., March 2, at 91. His wartime Navy training brought him to Stanford, where his doctoral work on radio waves led to work on telemetry systems at Cape Canaveral and a career as a communications consultant for the Southern California aerospace industry. He was an accomplished musician and an avid sailor and racer of his own boat, a crew member on numerous long-distance sailing races, and an active participant in governance and race management at the Balboa Yacht Club. Survivors: his wife, Louann (Wallace, ’48); and his son, John.
Albert Simonds Chapman, ’48 (international relations), of Harbert, Mich., February 4, at 93. Prior to Stanford, he spent three years in the Army Air Force during World War II. At Stanford, he was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity and swam for the men’s team. He went on to complete a PhD in geography at Northwestern based on research conducted in Turkey. He taught geography at Ohio U. and the U. of Georgia, but he spent most of his career in the U.S. Foreign Service. As geographic and later scientific attaché, he worked in New Delhi, Paris, Bonn, Tehran, Washington, D.C., Stockholm and Antarctica. The years after his retirement in 1985 were devoted to family history and the local government of Chikaming Township, Mich. Survivors: his wife of 67 years, Suzanne; his sons, Wallace, John and Lawrence; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Kenneth Irving Persion, ’48 (law), JD ’48, of Los Angeles, April 14, at 95. His service as a pilot in World War II led to a lifelong love of flying. After completing his law degree, he pursued his interests in classical music, world travel, reading and boating. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Betty; two sons, Randy and Nick; and two granddaughters.
William S. Rule, ’48 (economics), of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., March 16, at 93. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. His undergraduate years were interrupted by Army service in Europe from 1943 to 1946. After graduation, he earned an MBA from Harvard before returning to California for a career in industrial relations, first for Van Camp Seafood and later for Garrett Air Research. He then entered practice in the field of labor arbitration, mediation and fact finding. He served for 40 years on the board of governors for the National Academy of Arbitrators. Family pastimes included skiing, horseback riding and tennis. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy (Norton, ’47); his second wife, Mary; his third wife, Leanne; his fourth wife, Mary; and his fifth wife, Della Foulks. Survivors: his sons, Robert and Steven; and two grandchildren.
Constance Sheehan Machutes, ’49 (education), of San Jose, April 20, at 90, of heart failure. She began her teaching career for the East Palo Alto School District and then taught for more than 40 years in the Cupertino Elementary School District. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Cook, ’49, MA ’50; her second husband, Joseph Machutes; and two daughters, Christine Cook and Holly Cook. Survivors: her daughter Carol Modesto and her son, Dan Cook; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Andrew Noble, ’49 (basic medical sciences), MD ’53, of San Rafael, Calif., February 28, at 96. His studies at Stanford were interrupted by service in the Merchant Marine during World War II and as a Navy medical officer in the Korean War. He practiced pediatrics for 42 years and was on the staff of Marin General Hospital for 18 years. During the latter part of his career, he practiced at Guadalupe Health Center in Daly City, Calif., and Mission Neighborhood Health Clinic in San Francisco. He advocated for the dignity of immigrants, was a volunteer pediatrician on the HOPE ship in Ecuador and helped disadvantaged children in Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking and river trips with his family. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn. Survivors: his three children, Eric, James and Molly; and four grandchildren.
Lisa Thayer Painter, ’49 (psychology), of Marrowstone Island, Wash., April 29, at 91. She began her career in social work in California, but made her home on Marrowstone Island. She helped found the island’s volunteer ambulance service and assisted the Red Cross with disaster responses across the country. She provided aid on the local, state, national and international levels by supplying microloans to low-income women and by supporting scholarships for students through the American Association of University Women scholarship committee. She served on the Marrowstone Island Foundation board and as a district representative to the Jefferson County Democrats executive board. She was predeceased by her partner, Jeanne Clendenon. Survivors: her cousin, Lynn Dykstra.
1950s
Walter G. Gunn, ’50 (psychology), MD ’55, of Rancho Mirage, Calif., February 7, at 89, of sepsis. His medical specialties were diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. He also earned a law degree from Santa Clara U. and raised eight children. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Bonnie; and a grandson. Survivors: his children, Cathay, Michael, Patrick, Julia, Timothy, Eric, Peter and Jody; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother.
William Donald “Mole” Huffman, ’50 (political science), of Carlsbad, Calif., May 23, at 91, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He spent two years in the Navy before completing his bachelor’s degree. After further schooling at USC and a master’s degree from San Diego State U., he began teaching in Nucla, Colo. He soon returned to Carlsbad, where his positions at Oceanside High School included teacher, coach, athletic director and assistant principal. After retirement, he divided his time between a carpet-cleaning business and fishing trips to Baja California. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian. Survivors: his children, Christine, Susanne, Brent and Beverly; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Donald Richardson, ’50 (biological sciences), of San Jose, April 23, at 91. He returned to Stanford after Navy service as a pharmacist mate, and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. A third-generation San Jose attorney, he earned a law degree from Santa Clara U. He served the community as president of the Bar Association and of the Rotary Club, where he led efforts to admit women. He was an active golfer, skier and marathoner, and he traveled the world with his wife. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Marilyn; and his children, Robin and Bill.
Robert B. Sanguinetti, ’50 (economics), MBA ’52, of Stockton, Calif., May 5, at 89. At Stanford, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. In the Army, he attained the rank of corporal during the Korean War. He worked as a CPA in Stockton for more than 60 years and became senior partner in the accounting firm Heather, Sanguinetti, Caminata and Sakai. He was also a farmer and raised apples and cherries. He was an enthusiastic participants in sports of all kinds, especially basketball, golf and softball. Survivors: his wife of 65 years, Leneta; his children, Debbie Tallia, Dan, Bob and Don; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Marshall G. Wheeler, ’50, MA ’51 (history), of Healdsburg, Calif., March 6, at 90. Before college, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific. He taught social studies at Healdsburg High School for 36 years. He had a passion for books and amassed a library with 10,000 volumes. He loved music, opera, theater, sports and travel, particularly the yearly camping trips in the mountains and to Yosemite. He was an avid tennis player for much of his life and coached the high school team for several seasons. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Florence. Survivors: his children, Keith and Paula.
Jane Texdahl Rinehart, ’51 (undeclared), of Ukiah, Calif., April 30, at 88. She attended both Stanford and UC-Berkeley and served on the rally committee at both universities. With her husband, she co-founded Rinehart Oil in 1959. She was a fine artist and painted in oil and watercolor. She taught her children the love of family and the importance of giving back and serving in the community. She was especially active with the Mendocino Art Center, the Children’s Home Society of California, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts and the Ukiah Dolphins Swim Club, and as a Stephen minister through her church. Survivors: her children, Richard, Ron, Robin and Reed; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
George William Stricker, ’51 (economics), MBA ’53, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., April 14, at 88. At Stanford, he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. After service in the Air Force, he worked in educational administration at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School, Colorado Mountain College and the U. of Puget Sound. Then his career track took a major turn into wind energy. As a self-taught developer, he worked in Colorado, Hawaii, the Cook Islands, India and China. After retirement, he created a retreat center near the Sierras and volunteered at the Barton Hills Elementary School and Hospice Austin in Austin, Tex. Survivors: his children, Cynthia, Peter, Brian and Scott; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Irving “Jay” Bean, ’52 (economics), of East Wenatchee, Wash., April 4, at 87. He was a member of Theta Chi, Navy ROTC and the crew team. He worked in real estate and served his community by supporting local Latino learners. He was a member of the Wenatchee Central Lions Club and of Faith Presbyterian Church. He was predeceased by his first wife of 49 years, Susan (Dutcher, ’54). Survivors: his second wife, Connie; his brother, Richard, ’56; his children, Cici, Martha, Jeff and Scott; and eight grandchildren.
Daniel Morris Cohen, ’52, MA ’53, PhD ’58 (biological sciences), of San Rafael, Calif., September 2016, at 86. At Stanford, he was a member of Theta Xi and the El Campo eating club. A Stanford-sponsored expedition to the Gulf of California sparked his interest in biology. He taught at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station and aboard the Te Vega research vessel. After teaching at the U. of Florida, he moved to the NOAA National Systematics Laboratory, later becoming director. In 1982 he moved to the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, retiring as deputy director for research and collections in 1995. He published 131 research papers, book reviews and edited volumes, and served on the board and as president of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. He studied ocean life in scuba gear, in submersibles and on the research vessels of many nations. He lived underwater for over a week while helping to set up the first underwater habitat in the Virgin Islands. Survivors: his wife, Anne (Constant, ’56); his daughters, Cynthia and Carolyn; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Alice Galt Crowell Griggs, ’52 (social science/social thought), of San Marino, Calif., May 24, at 86, of natural causes after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Alice divided her time between raising her family and participating in philanthropic organizations. She served as president of the Spastic Children’s League of Pasadena and of the Altadena Junior Circle, and held offices in the Pasadena Junior Philharmonic and National Charity League. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and strove to meet all of life’s challenges with Christian faith, courage and equanimity. Alice was predeceased by her first husband, James Crowell, ’51; and her second husband, Gordon Griggs. Survivors: her children, Steven, Richard, Karen, Anne and Catherine; and nine grandchildren.
Joel Edison Leetham, ’52 (political science), of San Jose, January 18, at 90. He served in the Army in Italy and as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the eastern United States. During his career as an educator, he was a history teacher, a principal and a school district administrator, and he completed a master’s degree in guidance counseling from San Jose State U. But his true calling was in church service, where he taught weekday morning youth classes for 25 years, led congregations and held regional leadership positions in San Carlos and San Jose, Calif., and directed missionary efforts in Quezon City in the Philippines from 1986 to 1989. He was predeceased by his daughter Suzanne and two great-grandchildren. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Merlyn; his children Brian, Ken, Cheryl and Richard; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Roy R. Deffebach, ’53 (basic medical sciences), MD ’56, of Belmont, Calif., May 5, at 88, after a short illness. While at Stanford he ran track and played football, and was a member of Kappa Sigma. After serving with the Army Medical Corps in Germany, he returned to the Bay Area and became a leader in the field of radiation oncology. He served as president of the California Radiotherapy Association and of the American College of Radiology, founded radiation oncology departments at two hospitals and was associate clinical professor of radiology at UCSF. He had a passion for golf, crossword puzzles, old movies, opera and tennis, but his greatest passion was all things family. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marilyn (Greene, ’55), and his daughter, Lynn. Survivors: his second wife of 25 years, Sharon; his sons, Mark, Donn and Paul; and seven grandchildren.
John D. “Jack” Feichtner, ’53 (physics), of Fiddletown, Calif., on February 24, at 87, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He worked at General Electric and served as a Navy missile test officer, then earned a master’s degree from New Mexico State U. and a PhD from the U. of Colorado. He spent 20 years at Westinghouse in Pittsburgh before returning to the Bay Area, where he worked at SRI International and Lockheed Research. His research led to LIDAR and optical keyboards, and he authored 20 patents. Instead of retiring, he and his wife started an award-winning winery. Survivors: his wife of more than 60 years, Sheila.
Dennis Herbert Merwin, ’53 (psychology), of Clarksburg, Calif., May 18, at 86, of Parkinson’s disease. At Stanford, he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and the Band. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War in 1953. He then spent the next 62 years farming and was instrumental in introducing the growing of dichondra seed in the Sacramento River Delta. He chaired the board of Cal/West Seeds and the Agricultural Council of California, which named him Co-op Farmer of the Year. He had a deep love for music and played the piano, electric bass, baritone horn and trombone. He was choir director at four Sacramento area churches for 50 years. Survivors: his former wife, Judith (Cleaver, ’54); his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Tillman; his children, Paul, Dana, Jennifer, Melissa, Todd and Monica; 8 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Joseph A. Linggi, ’54 (social science/social thought), of Santa Maria, Calif., May 15, at 85. At Stanford, he was a member of the El Campo eating club. He served in the U.S. Army in Alaska, earned a degree from San Francisco Law School and met his wife while studying at the Alliance Française in Paris. He opened the Santa Barbara County public defender’s office in 1969 and worked there until his retirement in 1988. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren, the Toastmasters Club and the Elks Lodge, Saint Mary’s of the Assumption parish in Santa Maria and the Traditional Latin Mass Community of Saint Junipero Serra in Pismo Beach. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Heloisa; his children, Anne, Edward, Sylvia and Monica; and 11 grandchildren.
Peter Model, ’54 (economics), of New York City, June 9, 2017, at 84, of congestive heart failure. He served in the Army as a first lieutenant after graduation. After a few years in investment banking, he earned a PhD in biochemistry from Columbia. He rose from postdoc to full professor at the Rockefeller U. Survivors: his wife, Marjorie Russel; his children, Paul and Sascha; and four grandchildren.
Clinton A. Roath Jr., ’54 (basic medical sciences), MD ’57, of Pasadena, Calif., June 2, at 85. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a respected physician and surgeon for 55 years, as well as a psychiatrist for the Veterans Administration. He was a consultant on medical affairs for the film industry for many years, and also an expert on Asian art. He was predeceased by his wife. Survivors: his brother, Michael, ’61.
Barry “Herc” Nelson Smith, ’54 (mechanical engineering), of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., August 15, at 85, of cancer. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He worked at North American Aviation and TRW as an aerospace structural engineer. During his career, he worked on the Saturn V rocket, the Skylab space station, the space shuttle and communications satellites. After retirement he volunteered at the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, Calif., where he archived documents and led tours. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara. Survivors: his daughters, Carrie and Diana.
William Mac Lachlan Boyd, ’55 (communication), of La Jolla, Calif., April 17, at 84. After graduating from Stanford, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega, he earned a degree from Harvard Business School. He was chairman of the board, president and publisher of the Home News Publishing Company for 17 years. The people who knew him best remember him for his sunny disposition. He was predeceased by his son Hugh. Survivors: his wife, Nancy McCandless; two children, Kathryn and John; two stepchildren; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Jerold H. Gard, ’55 (electrical engineering), of Los Altos, December 26, at 84. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi. He worked for Kaiser Aerospace for 36 years. As vice president and chief scientist of advanced systems and advanced technology, he designed cockpit display technology for military aircraft and the space shuttle. His multifunction and head-up displays have been used by thousands of pilots. After retirement, he enjoyed fly fishing, gardening and collecting Shelley china and Plein Air art. He traveled extensively with his wife, exploring more than 100 countries. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Liz (Croad, ’54); his children, Karen Roney, MS ’88, Linda and Jim; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Caroline “Nini” Charles McCone, ’55 (social science/social thought), of San Francisco, March 24, at 84, after a short illness. She married and joined the Peace Corps, spending five years in Sierra Leone and Borneo with her young children. After returning to the Bay Area, she took accounting classes at Golden Gate U. and became a CPA specializing in nonprofit accounting. She loved trips to the family cabin at Fallen Leaf Lake, hiking and walking. Survivors: her partner of four decades, Jim Hammond, ’51; her children, Andy, Mike and Matt; and three grandchildren.
Elaine Hope Smith Parke, ’55 (music), of Tustin, Calif., May 11, at 84. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and married the next day in Stanford Memorial Church. She taught elementary school in San Francisco and Santa Ana. She was a lifetime member and past president of Assistance League of Santa Ana, and recently celebrated her 50-year membership in PEO Chapter DI. After her children were grown, she put her talent for organizational management to work as a controller for a law firm. Elaine was a lifelong learner and had passions for art, museums, symphony performances, antiques and fine collectibles. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, John, ’55. Survivors: her daughters, Marcia and Jennifer; and five grandchildren.
Francis John Parke Jr., ’55 (economics), of Tustin, Calif., November 21, at 84. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and ROTC. He was married in Stanford’s Memorial Church the day after graduation. He served first as an officer at the San Francisco Naval Communication Station and then for two years overseas. He was a financial advisor for more than 53 years, starting with E.F. Hutton in Santa Ana and retiring in 2010 with Morgan Stanley. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, serving as a deacon and board member and singing in the chancel choir. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Smith, ’55) (whose obituary appears above); his daughters, Marcia and Jennifer; and five grandchildren.
Herbert Allen West, ’55 (international relations), of San Rafael, Calif., March 20, at 85. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army Signal Corps and served two years in Landstuhl, Germany. He worked in a commercial real estate development partnership while he and his wife served as executive directors of the San Rafael Canal Ministry. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he led the men’s group and served on the vestry and as senior warden. He was also the president of the board of Santa Sabina Retreat Center. Survivors: his wife, Jan; and his children, Erin and CW.
Boyd R. “Bob” Burkhardt, ’56 (biological sciences), of Tucson, Ariz., May 7, at 84. At Stanford, he was a member of Sigma Chi and the symphony orchestra. He received his medical degree from Harvard. After an internship and residency in Boston, he joined the Air Force and served as chief of surgery at Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores. In 1968, he moved to Tucson and built a surgical facility there. He was president of the Pima County Medical Society and of the Rocky Mountain Plastic Surgery Society, and he published more than 30 papers on plastic surgery. Outside of the operating room, his great love was vacationing with his wife, children and grandchildren on Manitou Lake in Ontario. He was predeceased by his wife, Judi. Survivors: his children, Susan Baier, Sarah McKenzie and Boyd; and five grandchildren.
Fritz Roy Huntsinger, ’56 (economics), of Ventura, Calif., April 17, at 83. He was an active member of Kappa Alpha and served in the Army. He started his career in the oil industry in Houston, then joined the family business and returned to Ventura. He opened an international office in London in 1966 and eventually became president and CEO of Vetco Offshore Industries. When the company was sold, he turned his energies to his family and community. He was a trustee of St. Paul’s School in Ventura and Hood College in Frederick, Md. He served on the board of Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura for 40 years, chairing it for five, and was a founding member of the hospital benefactors’ association. Survivors: his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Susan Petitpas, ’84, Gretchen Huntsinger Wyatt, ’92, and Liz; and eight grandchildren.
Sarah Ann “Sally” Williams Johnson, ’56 (chemistry), of Stockton, Calif., April 6, at 83, after an extended battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. After a brief career in industry, she devoted her life to raising her five children. She volunteered for St. Joseph’s Auxiliary and the San Joaquin County Historical Society and was active in the PTA and 4-H. She also had an avid interest in knitting and needlepointing. In her later years, she enjoyed worldwide travel with her husband and family gatherings and visits with grandchildren. Survivors: her husband of 60 years, Alan, ’56, MBA ’58; her children, Jennifer Potier, ’84, Steven, ’81, Linda, Tom and Chris; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and her sister.
Jack Robert Lohrey, ’56 (economics), of Sedona, Ariz., April 23, at 83, after an extended battle with prostate cancer. At Stanford, he was a member of the El Toro eating club. He worked in the Bay Area for 35 years, starting at IBM and ending as a principal in a data services company. He moved to Arizona to retire, but ended up working in real estate in addition to sharpening his golf skills. While undergoing cancer treatment, he was a voluntary participant in numerous experimental and clinical trials that advanced possible treatments. Survivors: his wife of 39 years, Gina; his children, Steve, Kevin, Lisa and Richard; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sister.
Ann Mueller McColloch, ’56 (history), of Palo Alto, March 8, at 83, of Alzheimer’s disease. At Stanford, she was on the Women’s Council. While raising her children in the Chicago area, she enjoyed teaching Sunday school, leading tours for the local historical society and helping charitable groups. In 1985, she moved to Palo Alto, where she worked at a bookstore and was active in her church. She touched many lives through her appreciation for beauty, her generous spirit and her deep faith. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her former husband, Tom, ’57. Survivors: her children, Jordan, Jeff, ’82, and Karen; three grandchildren; and her brother.
Gordon Dale Otter, ’56 (mechanical engineering), of Tustin, Calif., April 20, at 84, of cancer. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for Douglas Aircraft and then Rockwell International before switching careers to strategic and financial planning. Eventually he started companies in the areas of software design, financial and business consulting, and tax accounting. He married his high school sweetheart and they raised their six children in Southern California. Gordon loved to tinker with his beloved VW van, fish and watch Stanford baseball, but his deepest joy was his grandchildren. Survivors: his wife, Mary; his children, Susan, Karen, Elizabeth, Gail, Ken and Keith; and seven grandchildren, including Christian Molfetta, ’19.
Charles Henry Page, ’56 (law), LLB ’58, of Monterey, Calif., June 7, at 89, of natural causes. When the Korean War broke out, he enlisted in the Air Force. He was assigned to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, where he fell in love with the peninsula. After completing his service, he enrolled in a dual BA/LLB program and was named managing editor of the Stanford Law Review. He spent his career with Fenton & Keller and specialized in tax, real estate and land-use law. He served on the city council and was a founder of the Monterey College of Law and of the Monterey County Legal Aid Society. He also served on the Monterey Peninsula College board of trustees. In 1992, he received the Chief Justice Gibson award for his commitment to community service and high legal standards. He was predeceased by his first wife, Caroline. Survivors: his second wife, Linda; his four sons, Stephen, David, Christopher and Jeffrey; two stepchildren; six grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
Neal Thayer Walker, ’56 (industrial engineering), MBA ’62, of Apple Valley, Calif., May 19, at 83. At Stanford, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He served as a Navy lieutenant junior grade with the Pacific Destroyer Force. He was president of Moses Finance in Hilo, Hawaii, until 1975, when he moved to California and devoted himself to building and operating sailing vessels. He taught celestial navigation for more than 30 years at Orange Coast College. With his wife Elizabeth, he established Fairwinds Accounting and Photography and cruised the South Pacific and Caribbean. Survivors: his first wife, Janet Thompson Vitek, ’57; his second wife of 31 years, Elizabeth; his sons, Thayer and Patrick; and two granddaughters.
Karen Wyman Bageman, ’57 (biological sciences), of Las Vegas, March 15, at 82, of sepsis. At Stanford, she was a member of the Rifle Club. After a career as a realtor in the Palo Alto area, she became a Vedic Master with the Chopra Center and taught meditation. She was a tireless volunteer for the Pasadena Junior League, Coro and other international organizations. Survivors: her husband, James, ’56; her children, Paul and Janet; and five grandchildren.
Marilyn Jane Poppino, ’57 (music), of Tucson, Ariz., May 9, at 82. While at Stanford, she sang in productions of Wonderful Town, The Golden Apple and The Ballad of Baby Doe. She earned an MA degree from the U. of Arizona and her PhD in music in 1992 from Indiana U. She taught voice privately and at four colleges for over 50 years. She sang her way to high acclaim in opera houses on three continents as a mezzo-soprano, but her students are her most enduring legacy. Survivors: her partner, Ron; her daughters, Andrea and Sara; and her brother, Bill, ’56.
Harry Anthony Collins, ’58 (general engineering), of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., June 3, at 82. He competed in water polo and swimming, was a member of Delta Tau Delta and was elected to Tau Beta Pi. He founded Collins General Contractors, Collins Development Company and La Jolla Development Company. He developed commercial and residential projects including apartments, shopping centers, industrial parks, commercial offices, senior housing and hotels and resorts. He served on the boards of The Dunn School and Santa Catalina School and was chairman of the board of Scripps Memorial Hospital. Survivors: his wife of nearly 60 years, Judy; his children, Cathy, Chris, Kim, Laurie, Suzi, Kelly and Peter; 26 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three siblings.
Jacqueline Kay Levit Weisberg, ’58 (law), LLB ’60, of Los Angeles, June 6, at 82. She was a “pom pom girl” at Stanford football and basketball games. After law school, she became an assistant United States attorney, Los Angeles superior court referee and commissioner, judge of the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills municipal courts, and Los Angeles Superior Court judge. After her retirement, she continued her lifelong interest in travel, primarily to Europe and Hawaii. Survivors: her husband, Stanley; her sons, Jack and Andrew; four grandchildren; and her brother.
Warren Witherspoon Wilson, ’58 (social science/social thought), of Calistoga, Calif., April 10, at 81, of influenza and pneumonia. He was in the marching band, orchestra and follies, and was a member of Chi Psi. He earned a law degree from the U. of Michigan, then served two years as second lieutenant in the Army in Texas and Germany. He clerked for Gilbert H. Jertberg, ’20, JD ’22, on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He then joined the maritime law firm of Lillick & Charles. He enjoyed travel, restoring Victorian homes, reading World War II history, painting, acting and, in his retirement, living in Napa Valley. His family attended St. Luke’s in San Francisco, where he was head usher, vestry member, senior warden and capital campaign chair. Survivors: his wife of more than 50 years, Nancy; and his daughter, Amy.
Howard Wallace Cummins, ’59 (political science), of Washington, D.C., May 14, at 81, of mesothelioma. He was a second lieutenant in the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He earned a JD from Golden Gate College of Law and a PhD in political science at the U. of Oregon, then taught at the U. of Alberta. He moved to Washington, D.C., as veterans’ affairs aide to Rep. Jim Weaver, where he worked on behalf of victims of Cold War-era human radiation experiments. He was later appointed an administrative law judge for the District of Columbia. A favorite avocation was gardening on the deck of his D.C. apartment, and he loved attending plays. Survivors: his sons, Jason and Mark; six grandchildren; two siblings; and a stepbrother.
Michael Angelo Franchetti, ’59 (physics), of Santa Rosa, Calif., May 23, at 81. At Stanford, he was a member of the Breakers eating club and the men’s track team. He earned a doctor of pharmacy degree from UCSF, then carried on the family business, Medico Tomasco Drug Stores, as owner and pharmacist. He served as board chairman or president for Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation, Ursuline High School, the City of Santa Rosa Downtown Development Association, YMCA and the 20-30 Club. He was a volunteer bocce coach for the Sonoma County Special Olympics. He was also a magician, always good for a trick or two at family dinners. Survivors: his wife, Sherry; his children, Chris, Maria and John; and four grandchildren.
John Gregory “Jack” McDonald, ’59 (engineering science), MBA ’62, PhD ’67 (business), of Palo Alto, January 26, at 80. At Stanford, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He served as a lieutenant and platoon leader in the 25th Infantry Division and began an engineering career with Hewlett-Packard. He returned to Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in 1968 where he taught investing for 50 years. He was also a visiting professor at L’Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales in Paris, Columbia U. and Harvard, and was vice chairman of the NASD/NASDAQ from 1989 to 1990. He published more than 30 articles in academic journals and was known for his work on investment and global equity markets. During a career that spanned 50 years and three endowed professorships, he taught more than 10,000 MBA and executive education students, who now span the globe. Survivors: his wife, Melody (Larson, DMA ’75); his sons, Tom, MS ’00, and Peter; two grandchildren; and a brother.
Nancy Kay Jackson Price, ’59 (English), of Sacramento, April 28, at 80. At Stanford, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and had her own radio show on KZSU, where she was the voice of “Stanford Sadie” in 1956-57. After graduation she worked for Continental Insurance. After moved to Sacramento, she discovered a talent for bringing out the successful student in her child and adult clients and started a tutoring business. She was past president of two parent teacher associations, of the San Bruno branch of AAUW and also of a small business owners’ club. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Dan, and her daughter Cammie. Survivors: her daughter Tara; her son, Jon Frankel; and three grandchildren.
1960s
Samuel W. Belford II, ’60 (undergraduate law), LLB ’62, of Reno, Nev., October 3, at 78, of complications from metabolic syndrome. He served two years of active duty as first lieutenant in the Army Reserve. He practiced law in Reno first with his father, then in a firm he co-founded and finally as a sole practitioner. In his legal work and activity in Republican politics, he drafted and shepherded to passage laws permitting and regulating casino ownership by publicly traded corporations. He had a voracious love of reading and encyclopedic knowledge of arcane subjects. Survivors: two nieces and two nephews.
Nancy Adrian, ’61 (political science), of Boise, Idaho, March 1, at 78, of cancer. She was a dedicated surfer in California, but became an expert skier in Idaho and had a long banking career at Idaho First National Bank. Her greatest passion for the past 22 years was the nonprofit she founded, Rainforest Agrarian International Network (RAIN), to help restore tropical rainforest in Costa Rica. She made her last trip to Costa Rica in January. Survivors: her sister, Lynn Carpenter.
Russell M. Allen, ’61 (economics), of Portland, Ore., May 2, at 79. He was a member of Chi Psi, a sportswriter for the Stanford Daily and a rabid follower of Stanford football throughout his life. He earned a JD from Santa Clara U. and practiced law for more than 40 years, retiring as a partner in Allen & Sheridan. His practice areas included transportation, business transactions and litigation, estate planning and probate. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, Joyce; his children, Denise Eunson, Rodney and John; three stepdaughters; six grandchildren and stepgrandchildren; and two siblings.
Leo Harold Berk, ’61 (biological sciences), of Monte Sereno, Calif., November 23, at 78, of lung cancer. He belonged to Sigma Chi and was a houseboy for university president J.E. Wallace Sterling and family in 1961. He attended medical school at UCSF and then served two years at St. Alban’s Naval Hospital. He practiced plastic and reconstructive surgery in San Jose. He coached youth baseball and soccer, and in 1984 led his son’s all-star team to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. He was passionate about fly-fishing, golf, and gardening. Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Martha; his children, Karen Crawford, ’91, and Bill, ’94; and five grandchildren.
Ralph Arnold Kuiper, ’61 (mechanical engineering), MS ’63, PhD ’68 (aeronautics and astronautics), of Los Altos, May 27, at 79, of cancer. At Stanford, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratories, the Aerospace Corporation and Lockheed Research Labs. Career highlights include work on the Mariner satellite program and the Hubble Space Telescope. As director of research for the Lockheed Technology Center and throughout his career, he worked to inspire and mentor the next generation and to build a network for emerging engineers. After a 35-year career in aerospace, he dedicated his time to community service. He served as chair of the Peninsula chapter of the World Affairs Council and on the board of the Los Altos Stage Company for the Bus Barn Theatre. As a lifelong supporter of Stanford, he chaired two Class of 1961 reunions and co-chaired another in 2016. Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Carol (Draeger, ’63, MA ’63); his children, Jennifer, ’88, Heather, ’89, and Skot; and two grandchildren.
James N. Sweet, ’61 (physics), of Tijeras, N.M., April 14, at 79, from complications of multiple myeloma. He was a member of the crew team, Navy ROTC and Phi Sigma Kappa. After Stanford, he attended the Navy’s submarine and nuclear power schools, served on the U.S.S. Barb and taught at the nuclear power school. He received his PhD in physics from UC-Berkeley, then worked for Sandia National Laboratory for more than 30 years. He was a member of the ski patrol at Sandia Peak for 17 years. He also enjoyed handball, hiking, traveling and spending time with family. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Mary (French, ’59, MA ’60); his children, Dennis, Nancy and Liz; and two grandchildren.
Robert Louis Turk, ’62 (history), of El Cajon, Calif., May 21, at 77. He attended medical school at UCLA and became a radiologist. He was drafted and served as a doctor in Vietnam before settling his family in El Cajon. In addition to establishing his radiology practice, he was active in the community, serving as chief of staff of El Cajon Valley Hospital and president of the San Diego Radiological Society. He was also a supporter of theater and the arts in San Diego. He enjoyed singing and spending time hiking in the local mountains. Survivors: his daughters, Marjorie Desmond, ’89, and Susan Charles, ’91; four grandchildren; and his brother.
Nelani Midgley Walker, ’62 (physiology), MA ’64 (education), of Salt Lake City, Utah, March 10, at 77, from an aggressive cancer. She earned a master’s degree from the U. of London and taught high school in Palo Alto. She described her home as a laboratory where she taught her children to be independent and competent. While directing her church congregation’s women’s auxiliary, she created programs to address the needs of the local homeless, girls in Africa and people with limited literacy. She served for more than a decade as a docent in the LDS Church History Museum. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald, MA ’69. Survivors: her children, Jennifer, Allison, Jonathan, Elizabeth, David, Peter and Andrew; and 22 grandchildren.
Barry Michael Bolewicz, ’63 (biological sciences), of Hillsboro, Ore., April 19, at 76, of liver and kidney failure. He was a member of the El Toro eating club. He earned his dental degree from the U. of Illinois. After an Air Force internship, he served two years at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. He practiced dentistry in Portland until his retirement in 2004. In 1980, he moved to a 10-acre farm on Chehalem Mountain, southwest of Portland and raised hens, ducks, bees, goats, sheep, horses and alpacas. He enjoyed the fiber arts of knitting, spinning, locker hooking, felting and weaving. Survivors: his wife, Linda (Pollack, ’64); and his brother.
Michael Dowling, ’63 (economics), of Fresno, Calif., April 18, at 75. At Stanford, he was a football player and boxer and a member of Delta Tau Delta. He received a JD from UC-Hastings. He worked for the district attorney’s office for two years before moving into private practice. In 1976, he established his own firm, focusing on business transactions and tax and estate planning. He served on the boards of the St. Agnes Medical Center Foundation and the State Center Community College Foundation. He was an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Judie (Cleary, ’64); his children, Michael and Kathleen; four grandchildren; and a brother.
Richard Troop, ’63 (electrical engineering), of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., January 5, at 85. He trained as a navigator on the B-36 and B-52 before the Air Force brought him to Stanford. He then worked on the initial phases of the Wild Weasel program. He earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, then served in Vietnam as a navigator on the EB-66. He later worked at the Air Force Systems Command at Andrews AFB, the Pentagon and Eglin AFB. He retired at the rank of colonel after 32 years of active service. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marcia. Survivors: his sons, Randy and Gary; and seven grandchildren.
Charity Davis Mulford, ’65 (political science), of Santa Rosa, Calif., May 24, at 74, of pancreatic cancer. She married the day after graduation and continued to live on campus, then in Sunnyvale and San Francisco before settling in Walnut Creek. She volunteered and was secretary at Parkmead and Murwood elementary schools, and later volunteered again at Mark West Elementary School in Santa Rosa, when she and her husband were not traveling in the U.S. or abroad. Despite severe arthritis that required several joint replacements, she had a fun-loving personality that brought sunshine into the room. Survivors: her husband of 52 years, Robert, ’64, LLB ’67; her children, Cathy and Doug; two grandsons; and a brother.
James Paul Shanor, ’66 (economics), of Nakuru, Kenya, January 24, at 74, of sudden heart failure. At Stanford, he was played basketball and was a member of Delta Tau Delta. His life after Stanford was tied to Somalia. He taught math and English there with the Peace Corps in the 1960s. He returned in the 1980s as a legal adviser for Phillips-Sunoco, and again in later decades to work for NGOs in renewable energy, sustainable businesses and agriculture. As a United Nations consultant in Mogadishu in 1993, he worked to keep water coming to the people in the midst of the “Black Hawk Down” incident. At the time of his death, he was returning from a meeting in Somaliland to plan a new venture. He was predeceased by his son Paul Alejandro. Survivors: his first wife, Karen (Nesbitt, ’65, MA ’66); his second wife, Amparo; his third wife, Irene; his children Nicole, Donna and Paul James; and two siblings.
Terrell David Smith, ’66 (biological sciences), of Daniel, Wyo., May 7, at 73. He interrupted his path toward pediatric medicine to serve in the Marine Reserves. He studied medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at UC-Davis, then entered private practice in Auburn, Calif. After retiring to Wyoming in 2015, he focused on hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, learning Greek and studying the Bible. Survivors: his wife, Barbara; his children, Amanda Montgomery, Casey Haynes, Jesse Colvin, Christopher, ’90, Darcy, ’98, Wendy, ’01, Cicely, ’05, and Joshua; six grandchildren; and two siblings.
Charles Philip Burbach, ’68 (political science), of Detroit, Mich., July 31, 2016, at 69. At Stanford, he was a member of Kappa Alpha. He earned a law degree from Wayne State U. He was an avid reader of history and fan of the Detroit Tigers. Survivors: his wife of 31 years, Nancy; and two siblings.
1970s
Francis Liu, ’73 (human biology), of Honolulu, Hawaii, January 6, at 66. He received his medical education at UC-San Diego and the U. of Utah, specializing in internal medicine and infectious diseases. He spent the majority of his career at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. He also taught at the U. of Hawaii medical school, volunteered at a Salvation Army free clinic and served as a board member for Easter Seals Hawaii. Survivors: his wife, Debbie; his children, Colleen and Peter; two grandchildren; and his brother.
Robert Michael Nelson, ’74 (economics), of Willow Springs, Calif., February 24, at 66, of esophageal cancer. At Stanford, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was involved in the family business, Willow Springs Company and Reserve Systems, which manufactured and sold equipment to mining companies worldwide. He loved the land and community where he lived and transformed the hillsides by planting grapevines and fruit trees, but his greatest love was his family. Survivors: his second wife, of 20 years, Kathy; his children, Janessa Vogenthaler, Robbin Reeves, Daniel Reeves, Donald Reeves, Alyssa Nelson, Ilsa Toepfer, Carolyn Hostetler, Erica Warne and Laurel Weingand; 30 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and six siblings.
Gregory Reznick, ’77 (human biology), MBA ’82, of Walnut Creek, Calif., March 9, at 62, of metastatic bladder cancer. Folk dancing was both a student activity at Stanford and his lifelong passion. He worked in high tech marketing. After retirement he enjoyed travel, Scottish country dancing, and playing and collecting guitars. Survivors: his wife, Olga (Grinstead, ’76); four sons; and one grandson.
1980s
Michele Mikules Bieraugel, ’87 (human biology), of Carlsbad, Calif., May 8, at 52. She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology. Survivors: her children, Kelly, Carson, Katherine and Chloe; and her brother.
Sheila Williams Umolu, ’88 (industrial engineering), of San Francisco, Calif., April 11, of cancer. She was president of the Society of Black Scientists and Engineers and received the Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding Service to Undergraduate Education. She later obtained an MBA from UC-Berkeley. As a human resources professional, she helped increase diversity at PG&E. With another firm, she raised funds for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice and the Democratic National Committee. She supported the black tourism industry as a senior programming director for the travel website SoulofAmerica. She co-founded a National Society of Black Engineers program that sent donated technical journals to African universities. Survivors: her husband of 26 years, Michael Chukwuma Umolu, MS ’86; her son, Michael Julius Chukwudi Umolu; and a sister.
Michelle Roybal, ’89 (economics and history), of Portland, Ore., January 16, at 50, of colorectal cancer. She was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and attended Stanford in Tours, France. She worked at Peat Marwick/KPMG in financial consulting before obtaining her MBA from the U. of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She worked as a consultant for American Airlines, KPMG, Cisco, PricewaterhouseCoopers and SAP. She stayed involved with Stanford and met her husband at an alumni event. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she researched treatments and outlived all her doctors’ predictions. She loved watching her daughter play soccer, wine tasting, traveling, playing with her cats and eating dark chocolate. Survivors: her husband, Jim Mashek, ’93; her daughter, Melissa; her parents; and her brother.
1990s
William Arthur Pascoe, ’91 (international relations), of Denver, Colo., June 7, at 49, of cystic fibrosis. He received a law degree from the U. of Colorado. He worked in the state property tax exemption division until his health forced him to retire. He was grateful to those who made possible his double lung and then single lung transplant. Among the things he loved were the Broncos and fantasy football, politics, World War II history and Steamboat Springs. He wrote essays, stories, a blog and a novella. Survivors: his mother, Patricia; and two siblings.
Tanya M. Clement, ’92 (economics), of Malden, Mass., January 13, at 47, of a heart condition and flu complications. She earned a master’s degree in education from Harvard and a JD from Suffolk Law School. She practiced law in Boston and was awarded a posthumous master’s degree in taxation law from Boston U. She was a kind, bright, opinionated woman who was sensitive to others’ needs. Survivors: her mother, Lorna.
2010s
Bartholemew Dimodica, ’14 (computer science), of New York City, July 28, 2017, at 25. After Stanford, he moved to New York to accept a position with Google as a software engineer. He had a dry, quick wit and was a loyal friend, son and brother. Survivors: his mother, Jolene; and his brother.
Business
Gretchen K. Thomsen, Gr. ’50, of Seattle, June 2, at 91. She raised four boys and volunteered for the Ryther Child Center and the Lakeside Mothers Club. She enjoyed hiking, skiing, hunting, and fishing in the Pacific Northwest with her family. With her husband, she climbed Kilimanjaro, hiked around Annapurna, backpacked for four months in Southeast Asia and bicycled in China and Vietnam. She enjoyed boogie boarding in Mazatlan until she was 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted, and a son. Survivors: her sons Brogan, Keehn and Webb; four grandchildren; and one stepgrandchild.
Raymond David Davies, MBA ’52, of White Rock, British Columbia, April 7, at 93, from complications of cancer. He worked in mining and forestry until 1975, when he had a boat built and started a 20-year career as a commercial fisherman off the coast of British Columbia. In retirement, he became increasingly active in local civic affairs and social justice issues. Until his death, he lived in the home that he and his father built together in 1953. Survivors: his wife, Dulcie; and two stepsons.
James C. Stover, MBA ’53, of Richland, Wash., March 19, at 96. During World War II, his service included construction of the Ledo Road in the China-Burma-India theater. After Stanford, he worked briefly for General Electric, then spent the rest of his career with the AEC and its successor agencies as a project engineer. Outside of work, his family and sports were his passions, and he played softball for most of his working life. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Edna. Survivors: his children, Linda Ditmar and Philip, MS ’74; four grandchildren; and a sister.
Elbert Leon Brown Jr., MBA ’68, of Auburn, Calif., May 9, at 79. He served as chief munitions officer on the USS Sculpin submarine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked at Raychem Corporation for 32 years. He loved to travel, read and spend time with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer and twice hit a hole in one. Survivors: his wife of 41 years, Dale; his daughters, Sonya Seyle, Shirley Bacon, Laurie Laumeister, Amy Kull and Jennifer Quermann; six grandchildren; and two siblings.
Gerard F. Becker, MBA ’75, of Scottsdale, Ariz., May 19, at 71, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant in the Vietnam War. He was vice president and CEO of the San Diego medical device company InterVentional Technologies until he retired in 1995. He enjoyed playing golf and flying his Mooney. Survivors: his wife, Lisa; and a sister.
Alvin L. Jacobson, MBA ’76, of Cambridge, Mass., May 21, at 76. He taught at the U. of North Carolina before earning his MBA. He had a varied career working in consulting and financial services, but his true passions were family and community service. He was an active participant with Amnesty International, Communities Without Borders, the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry and other organizations dedicated to the advancement of human rights. His spiritual home was the First Parish Church in Lexington, Mass. Survivors: his wife, Teresa; his children, David, Marc and Jackie; five grandchildren; and two siblings.
Charles Eugene Repp, MS ’78, of Royal Oak, Mich., April 27, at 74. At Stanford, he was a Sloan Fellow sponsored by Ford. In his 34 years with Ford, he was chief engineer and vice president of Ford Australia and Lincoln LS program manager. In retirement, he enjoyed restoring a classic car and building a café racer motorcycle. Survivors: his wife of almost 46 years, Janet; his daughters, Amy and Katherine; a grandson; and six siblings.
Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences
Philip Michael Fenn, MS ’69, PhD ’73 (geology), of Pittsford, N.Y., June 6, at 72. He worked for Corning for 25 years. In addition to his lab work, he enjoyed woodworking, bird watching and blues music. He was especially happy working outside with a chainsaw or garden shovel in his hands. Survivors: his wife, Linda; his children, Amanda, Molly, Ethan and Michael; three grandchildren; and two brothers.
Education
Dorothy Carolyn “Dottie” Haughton, Gr. ’46, of West Monroe, La., March 24, at 99. She served with the Red Cross and the 127th General Hospital during World War II in the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East and Japan. She later traveled to Australia, New Zealand and China. Other adventures included hot air ballooning and traveling to the ocean bottom in a submersible. She was a collector and creator of beautiful objects, and she was generous in donating her time and means to the Denver Museum of Science and Nature and other charitable causes. Survivors: her niece.
Alvera E. Brookman Dunn, MA ’48, of Burke, Va., on April 18, at 98, of natural causes. She taught English in Fairfax, Va. She was the adviser of an environmental club whose members planted pine trees on the high school campus. She liked to garden, travel, play golf and work with youth. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester, and a granddaughter. Survivors: her children, Elaine, Roger and Brian; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Homer Wayne Herald, EdD ’57, of Enumclaw, Wash., April 20, at 96, of heart failure. He was devoted to education and family. He was a principal in Lake Oswego and Portland, Ore. He worked for 27 years as an administrator and deputy superintendent of the Sunnyvale school district. He remained a lifelong fan of Stanford sports. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Margaret. Survivors: his daughters, Susan Oplinger and Peggy Salz; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Homer Richard Bivin, MA ’58, of Carlsbad, Calif., May 2, at 94. He joined the Navy in December 1941 and served in the Aleutian Islands and Guadalcanal. After graduation from the Naval Academy, he served as an officer at sea and eventually commanded the submarine Greenfish and the USS Cambria. He served in several staff and command positions, retiring as commander of the Naval Training Center in Point Loma, Calif. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Joint Services Commendation Medal and two Navy Achievement Medals. He was an avid sailor, traveler and skier, and he celebrated his 80th birthday on the slopes at Mammoth. Survivors: his wife of 67 years, Joan; his daughter, JoAnn Wornham; and two grandsons.
Raymond Arthur Prendergast, MA ’58, of Peoria, Ariz., March 2, at 93. During World War II, he was an aerial navigator on a B-24. After Stanford, he received an EdD from UC-Berkeley and was a principal for 20 years in the Cupertino School District. He was an environmental activist with the Sierra Club. As a Unitarian Universalist Church member, he was engaged in social justice activities and the Valley Interfaith Project.
He was an avid sailor and Sierra backpacker, and was constantly searching for beauty in nature and music. Survivors:four nieces and nephews.
Neil Olien, MA ’61, of Boulder, Colo., April 30, at 83. After Army service, he earned degrees from South Dakota School of Mines and Stanford. He worked at the National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and Technology), where he became director of the chemical science and technology laboratory. After retirement, he enjoyed 20 years of hiking, exploring national parks, visiting family and friends and RV travel. In 2007, he was added to the NIST gallery of distinguished scientists, engineers and administrators. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Ronelle; his children, Howard and Allison; and a brother.
Jacqueline Bessiere Lohr, MA ’65, of San Jose, January 30, at 87. She taught French at San Jose-area high schools and then at San Jose State U. She was an active member of the Delphian Study Club, Ladies of Charity, the Alliance Française and St. Martin’s Church. She spent many years as a volunteer docent at the San Jose History Museum. Her passion was her family and spending time with friends. Survivors: her husband of 64 years, Homer; her children, Mike, Bob, Julie and Tom; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Robert Wilson Johns, PhD ’74, of Little Rock, Ark., May 27, at 82, of lymphoma. He taught high school before earning his doctorate, and continued his career as a professor of education at the U. of Arkansas-Little Rock. He supported organizations dedicated to education and those concerned with equity and justice for all people. He annually visited Wales, enjoyed concerts in London and attended Wimbledon for 27 years. He was a talented singer with perfect pitch and sang with the Robert Shaw Chorale and other choral groups.
Engineering
George Melvin Roy, MS ’47 (electrical engineering), of Chico, Calif., May 8, at 93. He was a boiler room engineer on the troop transport USS Mellette, which evacuated the wounded from Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He taught engineering and mathematics at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. After he went to work for General Electric, he solved the heat differential formula for plutonium production. He led a team in designing GE’s first commercial nuclear reactor and later managed other power plants. He used his expertise in energy sources to start Roy & Associates in 1979. He was a passionate athlete and bicycled 80 kilometers on his 80th birthday. Survivors: his first wife, Connie Gainer; his second wife of 22 years, Jean; his daughters, Shellie Harper, Cindy Heliker, Sharon Aby and Becky Callas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Ernest Bianco, MS ’56 (civil engineering), of Vancouver, British Columbia, April 19, at 89. He ran a family engineering firm and enjoyed hunting and fishing, skiing, travel and golf; his lifetime tally of holes in one was two. But what he cherished more than anything was his family. He had a passion for welcoming friends and family to his home and being surrounded by loved ones. Survivors: his wife, Frances; his daughters, Michele, Jeannine, Nicole and Deanne; nine grandchildren; and two siblings.
Fredrick Charles Holland Sr., MS ’58 (electrical engineering), of Herndon, Va., May 27, at 85. He worked at Bell Labs and TRW, but spent most of his career at MITRE Corporation before a late move to IBM. At MITRE, he led the development of the TCAS midair collision avoidance system for the FAA. He enjoyed playing golf and, above all, spending time with family and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife of 32 years, Beatrice Gunem. Survivors: his second wife, Lois; his children, Susan Thomas, Rick and Paul; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Robert Brown Piper, MS ’61 (mechanical engineering), of Sandpoint, Idaho, April 20, at 87, of prostate cancer. He flew more than 100 missions in an F-105 in the Vietnam War. He was hired out of college by IBM, but an ROTC commitment drew him into a 30-year career in the Air Force. After Stanford, he taught at the Air Force Academy. He was the defense attaché in Prague and retired at the rank of colonel in 1984. He developed a lifelong love for bicycling while serving for three years as the Air Force attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Denmark. He later cycled the entire perimeter of the U.S. and covered an estimated 60,000 miles during the last 40 years of his life. Survivors: his wife, Lynn; his children, Kristin Campbell, Emily Piper Allen and Benjamin; and two siblings.
Edsel Neil Newman, MS ’62 (civil engineering), of Redmond, Wash., April 7, at 82. He was instrumental in developing communities and major facilities in Arizona, Chicago, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and many points in between. He was a member of the Bellevue First United Methodist Church, where he was a trustee and helped on the endowment committee. He loved music and played trombone, piano and keyboard. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Lorraine; his daughter, Jennifer Zawodny; and a sister.
Arthur J. Collias, MS ’63 (materials science and engineering), of Boston, May 26, at 80, after a lengthy illness. After Stanford, he served two years on active duty at Picatinny Arsenal. His engineering career started with work on the Apollo heat shield. He then became an industrial liaison officer for MIT and managed MIT’s Center for Advanced Engineering Study. He co-founded Mitek Surgical Products, which was purchased by Johnson & Johnson in 1995. As his next business venture, he opened 18 Outback steakhouses with colleagues. He was a trustee of the Boston Medical Center and a board member of the Montpelier Foundation, the Boston Latin School and the Council of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He was also president of the parish council of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors: his wife, Bess; and his sister.
Ronald Lee Hanson, MS ’65 (civil engineering), of Post Falls, Idaho, May 1, at 83, of leukemia. As a college student, he earned money playing clarinet and saxophone in dance bands, and he continued playing clarinet in local orchestras after retirement. He started his career at the U.S. Geological Survey and worked in Nevada, Washington, D.C., Tucson and Oklahoma City. His engineering degree honed his inborn talent as an inventor and fixer of broken things. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Ellie; his children, Christi, Carl and Steve; four grandchildren; and two siblings.
Alan John Rolfe, PhD ’68 (operations research), of Alexandria, Va., April 25, after a lengthy illness. He came to Stanford with a BS from the U. of Alberta and an MS from MIT. He worked as a defense analyst for General Mills, Bell Labs, Esso Systems, Rand Corp., IDA, Northrop Grumman, and GRC. He had a lifelong love of learning and reading. In retirement, he enjoyed ballroom dancing, volunteering at the hospital and spending time with family. Survivors: his wife of 28 years, Cynthia; his children, Susan and John; his stepchildren, Kiu and Annie; seven grandchildren; and two brothers.
James Hayward Babcock, PhD ’69 (electrical engineering), of Herndon, Va., February 16, at 81. He worked on communications technology first for the CIA and then in the office of the Secretary of Defense. He held numerous executive positions as an adviser to the intelligence community, including vice presidencies at Aegis Research and Planning Research Corporation. At MITRE, which he joined in 1988, he was instrumental in reorganizing the intelligence divisions into a single unit, which grew to more than 2,000 staff supporting every major intelligence organization and overseas combatant command. From 1992 to 1994, he was president of Integrated Concepts. He returned to MITRE in 1994, and returned to the CIA in 2003. He retired in 2008, but remained involved in governmental and private intelligence and technology initiatives through 2017. He was a life fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Survivors: his wife, CarolAnn; his sons, James and Jonathan; and his stepchildren, Alice Rybicki and Raymond Rybicki.
Hugh Wayne Coleman, MS ’70, PhD ’76 (mechanical engineering), of Huntsville, Ala., May 15, at 71. He was Giles Distinguished Professor at Mississippi State U. In 1991, he accepted a professorship of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the U. of Alabama-Huntsville, from which he retired in 2011. He co-authored two textbooks and published numerous journal articles, technical papers and book chapters. He was a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Xi. Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Anne; his sons, Matthew, Andrew and Jeffrey; a grandson; and two siblings.
Humanities and Sciences
Lucy Egan Denney, MA ’53 (history), of Arlington, Va., May 1, at 87, of cancer. She was a CIA analyst before devoting herself to civic engagement. She managed the majority of Arlington County Board elections for the Democratic Party from 1971 to 2000. She was Arlington County Democratic Committee headquarters chairman from 1994 to 2006 and remained active with Arlington Democrats until the final months of her life. As a volunteer, board member or chair, she was an active member of several local offices or organizations that addressed poverty and fair and affordable housing. At St. George’s Episcopal Church, she volunteered for the food pantry and was a member of the vestry and of the social ministry and outreach committees. She received the Joseph L. Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994, was recognized as an Arlington County Woman of Vision in 2003 and received the James B. Hunter III Community Hero award in 2007. Survivors: her husband of more than 60 years, Jerry; her children, Charlie and Jane; seven grandchildren; and her brother.
Milton Louis Volpe, PhD ’56 (chemistry), of Naperville, Ill., May 3, at 95. He was an Army veteran and worked as a technician for the Manhattan Project. He studied chemistry at the City College of New York and received his master’s degree from USC. He was an avid chess player, pianist and amateur astronomer. Survivors: his wife of 25 years, Carole Kerr; and his stepchildren, Gary, John, Margaret and Brad.
Robert T. Braden, MA ’59 (physics), of Los Angeles, April 16, at 84. He played a pivotal role in the creation of the internet. At UCLA in 1970, he helped develop the TCP/IP communications protocols on which the internet still operates. After moving to the Information Sciences Institute at USC in 1986, he became co-editor of the RFC documents that set standards for the internet, and authored more than 60 of them himself. He was a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery, was a member of the Internet Architecture Board at its inception and played a crucial role in the Internet Engineering Task Force. He created and chaired the End-to-End Task Force for some 20 years. Survivors: his sons, David and Tom; and a granddaughter.
Thomas Chadbourne Emmel, PhD ’67 (biological sciences), of Gainesville, Fla., May 26, at 77. He was a professor of zoology at the U. of Florida, where he served as department chair, the first director of the university’s Boender Endangered Species Laboratory and then the founding director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity. He authored more than 400 scientific publications, including 35 books, on the effects of mosquito control pesticides, ecological genetics, chromosome evolution, mimicry complexes, California butterflies, fossil butterflies and butterfly diversity. He worked tirelessly to promote conservation and natural habitat preservation. He mentored countless students, fostering and encouraging their careers in entomology, taxonomy, the study of tropical rainforests and conservation biology. Survivors: a brother.
Kathryn Pyne Addelson, PhD ’68 (philosophy), of Leverett, Mass., June 2, at 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was a Woodrow Wilson fellow at Stanford. She taught at Bryn Mawr College, the City College of New York and the U. of Illinois-Chicago, but found a home at Smith College. She was Mary Huggins Gamble Professor of Philosophy and taught women’s studies and the history of science. She published two books: Impure Thoughts and Moral Passages: Notes Toward a Collectivist Moral Theory, as well as numerous other publications. She was a past president of the Leverett Co-op and a founding member of the Rattlesnake Gutter Land Trust. Survivors: her husband of 37 years, Richard; her daughters, Catherine and Shawn; a grandson; and a sister.
William Joseph Krueger, MA ’70 (history), of Las Vegas, April 22, at 93. He was drafted into the Army in 1943. After Stanford, he taught history and German at the high school level. He was hired at Barstow College and held various positions including athletic director. He ultimately became dean of instruction and taught until 1989. Survivors: his wife, Marilyn; his children, Jay, Teri and Tami; his stepchildren, John SanMillan, Dan SanMillan and Mike SanMillan; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two siblings.
François Nielsen, PhD ’78 (sociology), of Chapel Hill, N.C., June 7, at 68, of complications related to pneumonia. He taught at the U. of North Carolina and was still actively engaged in research, writing and collaboration with current and former students and colleagues until shortly before his death. His work focused on social stratification, income inequality, sociobiology and quantitative methods. He read extensively and widely and enjoyed cooking, travel, writing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors: his wife, Martha Diehl; and his children, Claire and Sam.
Richard Jay Hoffman, MA ’81 (history and political science), of Marina, Calif, March 25, at 66. As an Army officer for 24 years, he had assignments in Colorado, West Point, N.Y., Germany, Belgium and the San Francisco Presidio. After retiring from the Army, he was executive director and then director of the Department of Defense’s Center for Civil-Military Relations. He loved California and his community, always seeking ways to give back as a member of the Lions and Moose organizations and of Epiphany Church. Family dinners were often accompanied by long discussions of philosophy, history and literature. He was also an exuberant golf player. Survivors: his wife of 36 years, Sarah Chapman, his children, Alexander, Abigail and Spencer; and a sister.
David K. Hall, PhD ’82 (political science), of San Dimas, Calif., April 22, at 72. He taught at the Air Force Academy, Brown U. and the Naval War College. In the early 90s he changed direction by moving to Los Angeles to join Hitchcock Automotive Resources. As an elected trustee, he helped transform Mt. San Antonio College, mentored countless students and helped raise funds for scholarships. He was motivated by ideas, causes and people. His sense of humor was contagious, allowing him to elicit laughter even in tense situations. He was a teacher, a friend, a confidant, a public servant, a philanthropist, a partner and a leader. Survivors: his fiancée, Earnestine Tu, and two brothers.
Law
Brooks Geer Ragen, JD ’58, of Seattle, April 15, at 84, of congestive heart failure. After Stanford, he attended business school at NYU and worked as a research analyst. He co-founded two investment firms and led the merger of the second one in 2014. He embraced civic leadership as board president of many Seattle institutions, including ACT Theatre, the Bush School, Seattle Foundation, Seattle Bond Club, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Seattle Art Museum, and he served on the boards of several others. The U. of Washington’s School of Medicine named its outstanding service award after him. Over the course of five years beginning in 2008, he conducted a history project that involved mapping his ancestor’s route on an ill-fated 1845 wagon train, and the U. of Washington Press published his book, The Meek Cutoff, in 2013. He enjoyed organizing multigenerational family trips to Croatia, Montenegro, the Czech Republic, the Galapagos Islands, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Hawaii and Mackinac Island. Survivors: his wife, Suzanne; his children, Lisa Ide, Matthew and Cameron; nine grandchildren; and two siblings, including Ronald, JD ’61.
Philip K. Jensen, LLB ’63, of Orinda, Calif., March 26, at 80. He practiced law in California for 46 years, specializing in the intricacies of California municipal bonds. During his career he taught real estate law for the U. of California Extension and was a California deputy attorney general. He particularly enjoyed picking wild blackberries from his favorite secret spots in the Sacramento Delta. He won more than 100 county fair prizes for his green herbs and fruit liqueurs. He also enjoyed sailing, travel and playing hearts. He was predeceased by his son Robert. Survivors: his wife, Elizabeth Johnson; his sons Andrew and Joshua; and two granddaughters.
John L. Miller III, LLB ’65, of Visalia, Calif., May 20, at 77. After graduation, he received a direct commission as a legal officer in the Coast Guard. His duty station was with the Judge Advocate General’s office in Seattle. After serving for three years, he started solo practice in San Francisco. He focused on estate planning and elder law and relocated to Woodlake in 1980 and to Visalia in 1996. The practice he founded now continues with his son. Survivors: his wife, Virginia; his children, John IV, Russell and Sarah; nine grandchildren; and two brothers.
Ramon Michael Gonzales, JD ’80, of Albuquerque, N.M., March 9, at 62, of Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy. He began legal practice in San Francisco, then returned to Albuquerque as a labor litigator at Suttin Thayer & Browne. He joined PNM in 1992 as assistant general counsel for litigation and director of human resources. He spent the last five years of his career as director of employee/management relations at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. He dedicated his career to improving conditions for workers and provided pro bono legal services to many individuals and organizations, including the National Institute of Health, Challenge New Mexico, the American Diabetes Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. He was an avid traveler, trip planner and guide for family and friends. Survivors: his husband of 17 years, Ross Henke; and two sisters.
Medicine
Helen VanMeter, Gr. ’52 (physical therapy), of Denver, March 1, at 88. She initially worked in pediatric physical therapy at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. In 1964, she moved to the Plum Grove nursing home in Palatine, Ill., as a physical therapist. In 1977, she and her husband started a home health business in Colorado. She later worked for Denver Visiting Nurse Service and eventually became director of therapy before retiring in 1996. Helen was a championship amateur bowler and enjoyed travel, tennis and raising her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Charles, and a son, Terry. Survivors: her children Kari Grant, Kimberly, James, Timothy and Tami; and three grandchildren.
Gary L. Newell, MD ’70, of Denver, April 9, at 76. Before Stanford, he graduated from Harvard and spent a year in Oslo on a Fulbright scholarship. He practiced psychiatry and enjoyed helping people. He read widely; loved to travel, visiting rainforests and ruins; and appreciated the natural world. In his later years, he delighted in his dogs. Survivors: his brother.
Dan T. Stinchcomb, PhD ’81 (biochemistry), of Enumclaw, Wash., February 21, at 64, after a brief illness. He was an assistant and associate professor at Harvard before joining the biotechnology sector, where he worked on the development and commercialization of vaccines, including one for dengue fever. He held senior scientific and executive positions with Synergen, Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals and Heska before starting Inviragen in 2005, which was purchased by Takeda Pharmaceuticals in 2013. He also served as director of the Colorado Bioscience Association and as executive chairman of FluGen. He joined the Infectious Disease Research Institute in 2016. He authored more than 50 scientific publications and more than 30 patents. He was especially well known for mentoring up-and-coming scientists to be creative and rigorous thinkers. Survivors: his wife, Judy Boyle; three children; and two grandchildren.
