Faculty and Staff
Albert H. "Al" Hastorf, of Stanford, September 26, at 90. He was professor emeritus of psychology, former dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences and former provost. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and later earned a master's and doctorate in psychology from Princeton. He taught at Dartmouth before joining the Stanford faculty in 1961. A founding director of the human biology program, he co-authored four books and published more than 50 articles and chapters. He received a 15-year service pin from Stanford Associates, the Dinkelspiel Public Service Award and the Lyman Award. He was predeceased by a grandson. Survivors: his wife of 68 years, Barbara; his children, Christine, '72, and Elizabeth, '70; one grandson; and one sister.
1930s
Helen Frances Eisner Rice, '33 (social science/social thought), of San Francisco, June 12, at 98, of natural causes. She was a member of Cap and Gown and the swim team. A fourth-generation Californian, she was born in San Francisco and met her husband at Stanford. She earned her teaching credential and taught ESL for many years. She was a life member of the Stanford Alumni Association. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry, '33. Survivors: her children, Kathy Pluim and Stephen; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Theodore Trowbridge "Ted" Lerch, '36 (basic medical science), MD '40, of Yuba City, Calif., September 22, at 97. He was a member of the tennis team. He served in the Army during World War II. After the war, he and his wife settled in Marysville, Calif., where he practiced as a pediatrician for 30 years and helped found Marysville Medical Clinic. He was a trustee of Yuba College, loved the outdoors and served as vice president of the Far West Ski Association. Survivors: his wife of 68 years, Barbara; his children, Theodore, Barbara Lerch Kaufman, '70, Pamela Lerch Cahan, Leslie, Sarah Lerch Hartstein and Joseph; and 10 grandchildren.
Edward S. Mack, '39, of San Francisco, September 13, at 93. He served in the Navy during World War II and then established a dental practice in San Francisco. Known for his innovative techniques, he was elected president of the American Society of Dentistry for Children and received the American Dental Association Award of Excellence. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan. Survivors: his children, Ronald, Bruce and Kevin; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
1940s
Marjery Jane Sperry Keith, '40 (chemistry), '70 (anthropology), MA '71 (education), September 10, of Portola Valley, at 91. She was named to Phi Beta Kappa. She lived in Los Altos for many years, and she and her husband helped found Covenant Presbyterian Church in Palo Alto. After raising her family, she earned two more Stanford degrees and then taught world cultures and anthropology at San Jose High. She retired to the Sequoias in 1990 and enjoyed traveling, reading, music and natural history. She was predeceased by her husband, John, '38. Survivors: her children, Joan Canan, Jim, '68, Betsy Schwarzentraub and Janet Al-Joundi; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister.
Mary Jean Haynes Allen, '42 (political science), of Hillsborough, Calif., August 30, at 91, after a brief illness. She met her husband while volunteering at San Francisco General Hospital; they later settled in San Mateo. She played piano, bridge and golf, and she loved to cook and bake. Passionate about her family, she was devoted to her sons and was their greatest fan. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth. Survivors: her children, Robert, MS '71, MD '72; Bruce, MD '74; and Christopher, '82; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Frank Foehl Card, '42 (social science/social thought), of Pacific Palisades, Calif., July 26, at 90. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and the soccer team. He grew up in Santa Monica and was a pioneer in long-board surfing. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he joined his father-in-law to form Duhig and Co., a stainless-steel pipes, valves and fittings company. He enjoyed collecting shells, body surfing, beach volleyball and boating. He was predeceased by his wife, Margery (Duhig, '45). Survivors: his children, David, '67, Thomas and Catherine; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
William Penn Nash Jr., '42 (social science/social thought), of Visalia, Calif., July 27, at 90. He was a member of Sigma Chi and manager of the 1942 NCAA Championship basketball team. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and later was a co-founder of a general insurance agency, where he worked for 40 years. He was a past president of many organizations, including the Visalia Rotary Club and the Visalia Lodge #128 of Free and Accepted Masons. He tutored for 26 years at the Visalia Adult School and was selected as Visalia's Man of the Year in 2008. Survivors: his wife of more than 60 years, Jane; his children, David and Richard; three grandchildren; and a sister, Marilyn Nash Hadley, '44.
Bradford Woodbridge Young, '42 (biological sciences), MD '45, of San Francisco, August 13, at 90, of pneumonia. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and participated in student drama. He served in the Army during World War II and then practiced medicine in San Francisco for more than 45 years. A published author, he was internationally known in the field of pediatric urology. He loved the arts, literature and music and was an avid sailor and fly-fisherman. Survivors: his wife of 31 years, Gail, and her family; his children from his first marriage, Lisa, Abby, Theo and Kate; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Rosefannie Newburgh "Squeek" Grabstein, '43 (bacteriology), of San Francisco, August 5, at 88, after a long illness. She worked as a bacteriologist at Walter Reed Hospital during World War II. She and her husband enjoyed travel and explored 39 countries together. Active in many organizations, she participated in the National Council of Jewish Women and the Stanford Women's Club and was a patron of the symphony and the ballet. Survivors: her husband of 66 years, Norman; her children, Gail Laghi, '69, Richard, '71, and Kenneth; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
William Robert Howell, '43 (history), of Pasadena, Calif., July 17, at 89. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne (Williams, '47). Survivors: his children, Victoria Fuster de la Riva, Constance White, '75, Angela Howell, '80, Honora Chapman, '84, PhD '98, Octavia Thuss, Patrick, Daniel, '87, and Nicholas, '89; and eight grandchildren.
Vernice De Voe Hines Sorensen, '43, MA '46 (sociology), of Sacramento, September 9, at 89, of cancer. She worked as an interior designer for more than 60 years, beginning at Macy's and later working as an independent designer for Scofield's. She was active in the Sacramento Stanford Club, swam almost daily at the Rio del Oro Racquet Club and enjoyed attending musicals and plays. She received a 25-year service pin and a Governors' Award from Stanford Associates. Survivors: her husband of 68 years, Glenn; and her son, Glenn Jr., '81.
James F. "Jim" Redding, '44 (economics), MBA '48, of Los Angeles, August 10, at 89, of respiratory failure. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the tennis team. He served in the Navy during World War II. After completing his master's degree, he joined Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., where he worked for 60 years. He enjoyed golf and was a longtime member of the Los Angeles Tennis Club. He received a five-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne. Survivors: his children, Doug, '76, and Rick; five grandchildren; and a sister, Martha, '49.
Suzanne Field Parker, '45, of Sacramento, June 22, at 88. She earned her teaching credential from Sacramento State and taught in Sacramento and in Indonesia, where she and her husband lived for five years. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, gardening, hiking, reading and doing crossword puzzles, and she was dedicated to her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Shelly, '43. Survivors: her children, Skip, Patsy and Kirk; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Rose Derment Macartney Babson, '46, of Palo Alto, September 16, at 86. She was an avid tennis player, skier and horsewoman, and she enjoyed playing bridge, solving crossword puzzles and traveling the world. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen. Survivors: her husband of 66 years, Denis, '45; her children, Anne Talbott, Joan Moeller and Marcia Barthelow, '75; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Mary Ann Hunt Holliday, '46 (humanities), of Sacramento, August 5, at 87. She grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and was fluent in Spanish. She earned her teacher's credential from UC-Berkeley and taught junior high English and social studies. A world traveler, she had lived in England, Australia, Connecticut and Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Robin. Survivors: her children, Pamela and Susan.
Francis Joseph Olson, '46 (history), of Sacramento, July 19, at 91. He was a member of the track and field team. His studies at Stanford were interrupted by service in the Army during World War II. After the war and graduation, he worked for Barrett Construction Co., where he was involved with projects such as Pier 39 and St. Mary's Hospital. He lived in Palo Alto for many years before moving to Sacramento in 2005 to be closer to his children. He enjoyed time with family at picnics, on vacations and watching sports. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; his children, Chris Kleckner and Grant; and three grandchildren.
Donald Raymond de Lemos, '47 (economics), JD '49, of Palo Alto, September 20, at 85. He practiced law briefly but spent most of his career in office management. He worked as a controller for Manpower Inc. in San Jose for 20 years before retiring. He served on the board of the Latham Foundation for Humane Education and volunteered as a tax preparer for the AARP senior program. He enjoyed travel and museums. He was predeceased by his son, Mark. Survivors: his wife, Virginia (Keerl, '48); his daughter, Suzanne; and two grandchildren.
Nancy Jean Riesenbeck Fix, '48 (economics), of Fullerton, Calif., May 31, at 84, of natural causes. She and her husband owned Rodbusters, where she worked as business manager. She served 16 years on the Fullerton Elementary School Board, including three terms as president, and also served as president of the American Association of University Women. In retirement she enjoyed traveling. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, '50. Survivors: her children, Cathleen Ann Tryon and David; and two grandchildren.
Robert Carlton Breer, '49 (art), of Tucson, Ariz., August 11, at 84. He was on the staff of the Daily and also worked on the Chaparral. After graduation he moved to Paris and began creating stop-action films based on motifs from his paintings. He returned to the States in 1959 and became a leader in the world of avant-garde cinema. He also taught film at Cooper Union in Manhattan for 30 years. Survivors: his wife, Kate; his children, Sophie, Julia, Emily, Sabelle and Sally; three grandchildren; and a brother.
James Edward "Jim" Fagan (formerly Edward William Fagan), '49 (history), JD '54, of Belmont, Calif., September 7, at 85. He served in the Navy during World War II and spent his early legal career in Japan, where he met and married Betty. He was active in the Dolphin Club in San Francisco, and he loved his grandchildren, books, languages, his feline companions and the sea. Survivors: his children, Helene Fagan-Hobdy and Maximina, '88; and four grandchildren.
Lowell Alden Napper, '49, MS '49 (civil engineering), of Sonora, Calif., March 2, at 83, of pneumonia. He was on the wrestling team. He had a 34-year career in engineering with Bethlehem Steel and he also founded and was principal of L.A. Napper and Assoc., Consulting Engineers. Survivors: his wife, Elisabeth (Hawkins, '52); his children, Melanie Reel, '79, MA '80, Cheryl Birkholz and Susan Campbell; eight grandchildren, including Jessica Reel, '08, MS '08; and two great-grandsons.
Bruce Irving Smith, '49 (history), MBA '51, of Laguna Beach, Calif., September 1, at 86, of heart disease. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda. He was an executive with Ryerson Steel for 38 years. Active in his retirement, he stayed fit by swimming, playing tennis and working out at the YMCA three times a week. He was an avid reader and enjoyed his home in Laguna Beach and spending time with family. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Judith; his children, Cyndi and Juli; four grandchildren; and a sister.
1950s
Diane Marie Brown Buehler, '50 (education), of Palo Alto, September 9, at 82. She worked for Wells Fargo Bank for many years. A leader in her community, she was president of the Stanford Gamma Club and past president of the Palo Alto PTA. She enjoyed golf, skiing, horseback riding and traveling. She was predeceased by her husband, Dean, MBA '50, her son Dale and her grandson Dale Jr. Survivors: her children, Mark, Scott, Clark, Paul, Anne Gerlitz and Karen; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother.
Holly Haste Thuman Winslow, '50 (social science/social thought), of Redwood City, August 24, at 83. A gifted cellist, she performed at Stanford and with the San Jose Symphony; she also taught instrumental music in the Palo Alto and Portola Valley schools. In retirement she was a docent at the Strybing Arboretum. She loved animals and traveling, and she was a member of the "Booktasters" book club for more than 40 years. She was predeceased by her second husband, Ward, '52. Survivors: her children, Holly Anne, Carol, Teresa, Lynne, Parmita, Edward and Mary; and five grandchildren.
Lee James Amaral, '51 (history), of Eagle, Idaho, August 8, at 81, of natural causes. He was a member of Delta Chi. He served in the Air Force and earned a degree at UC Hastings College of the Law. He worked for the Alameda County District Attorney's Office and later opened a private practice with a partner. He was a member of the California Cattleman's Association and the Pleasanton School Board, and he enjoyed skiing, riding his horse and traveling. Survivors: his children, Gary, Greg and Grant; six grandchildren; and a brother, Jim, '54.
Karolyn "Lyn" Kuckenberg Carlsmith, '54 (international relations), MA '59 (psychology), of Ladera, Calif., September 1, at 79. She was a Dollie. She earned her doctorate from Harvard but postponed her career to raise her three children. Later she became a senior lecturer at Stanford and also worked closely with Social Advocates for Youth. She was predeceased by her husband, Merrill, and her longtime companion, Gardner Lindzey. Survivors: her children, Kim Sampson, Christopher, '86, and Kevin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Peter Sidney Sabin, '54 (architecture), of Newberg, Ore., July 5, at 79. He was a member of Theta Xi and the Daily staff and participated in NROTC. He established his own architecture practice in 1967 and had been president of the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He was also an instructor in architecture at West Valley College for 20 years. He enjoyed coaching and refereeing youth sports in Palo Alto and was a member of Rotary International. Survivors: his wife, Sharon; his children, Peter Jr., Kristin Cabot, Cynthia Eades and Robert; his stepchildren, Erik and Robert Landsness; eight grandchildren; and a sister.
James D. "Jim" Johnson, '55 (political science), of Salinas, Calif., September 13, at 78, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a member of Zeta Psi and the basketball team and participated in ROTC. After graduation he joined the Air Force and then the California National Guard, rising to the rank of captain. Later he worked as an independent insurance broker. He loved to fly, was a legendary storyteller and enjoyed family trips and time at Tahoe. Survivors: his wife, Joanne; his children, Katharine, Nathalie Newcombe and Gwyn Kelly; his stepchildren, Steve, Bruce and Jeff Taylor and Carrie Doherty; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two half sisters; and two brothers.
Joseph Morse Jones, '55 (history), JD '58, of Los Angeles, July 30, at 77, of cancer. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He earned his medical degree from UCLA and completed a residence in psychiatry. He published a book, Affects As Process, and played a key role in the merger that created the New Center for Psychoanalysis. He enjoyed tennis, playing bridge, skiing and 37 years of Stanford Sierra Camp. Survivors: his wife, Sylvia; his children, Allison and Andrew; a granddaughter; and a sister, Judy Jones Altshuler, '58, MA '59.
Marilyn Affleck Witter, '55, of Sacramento, August 9, at 77. She was one of only a few female pharmacists of her era and later earned a master's in psychology. An active volunteer, she gave her time to the Junior League of Sacramento and co-founded the Robert Witter Family Foundation. She was generous, warm, charming and thoughtful. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and her daughter, Mary. Survivors: her children, Robert Jr. and Richard; three grandchildren; and a brother, James, '52, MD '56.
Allen L. McNitt Jr., '56 (economics), of Washoe Valley, Nev., June 4. He served in the Navy Reserves, retiring as captain. He had been president of Ralston Investment and vice president at several organizations including Lehman Bros., NYC, and Bank of America Investment Management Co. Survivors: his wife, Betsey; his children, Amanda, Diane Johnson, Andrea McNaughton and Veronica Smith; six grandchildren; and a brother.
Nancy Wiser Kocher, '57 (sociology), of Carmel, Calif., August 30, at 75, of cancer. She participated in student drama and KZSU radio. She traveled the world with her Navy husband and earned a master's degree in education at George Washington U. She taught elementary school in Virginia and New York before settling in Carmel Valley. In retirement she performed in more than 120 theater productions, played tennis and served as a docent at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Survivors: her husband, Edward, MBA '58; her children, Ruth Doran and Bruce; four grandchildren; and a sister, Melba Mathias, '53.
Allan Elwood Sommer, '58 (political science), of San Francisco, August 12, at 75, after a three-year battle with cancer. A third-generation San Franciscan, he attended Lowell High. He enjoyed golfing with friends at the Stanford men's golf club and with his Monday golf group. Survivors: his children, Alison Lyon and Mark; two grandchildren; and his former wife, Jeanne.
1960s
Michael Ledgerwood, '62 (undergraduate law), JD '64, of Bettystown, Ireland, July 23, at 70, of acute myeloid leukemia. He was a member of the basketball team and Alpha Tau Omega. He lived in Europe for four decades, running a successful investment banking and consulting business in London and Paris. After retiring in 2007, he spent his final years in Ireland. He was passionate about sports, travel and his many intellectual pursuits. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane (Gibson, '62). Survivors: his children, Michèle, '91, Sam and Danièle; four grandchildren; and a sister.
Charles Taylor Terry, Sr., '67 (history), of Champaign, Ill., March 6, at 85. He was a member of Theta Chi and sang in the choir. A law professor specializing in tax law, he was one of the first people to use computers in the classroom. As he took jobs at different universities, he and his family moved to many places across the United States, including Dallas and New York City. He enjoyed traveling with his family, especially in Europe, and seeing how law was practiced in various parts of the world. Survivors: his wife, Marsha (Mosely, MA '71); his children, Charles and Errol; two sisters; and a brother.
Nicolas Josef "Nick" Moll, '68, MS '70, PhD '77 (electrical engineering), of La Honda, Calif., August 6, at 64. He was a 35-year employee of Hewlett-Packard Labs and Agilent Labs and held 13 patents. He was honored as both an IEEE Fellow and an Agilent Fellow. In 2006, he received the Agilent Labs Barney Oliver Award. He enjoyed backpacking, hiking, mushroom hunting and trail running, and he built his own cabin after teaching himself construction. Survivors: his wife, Barbara Austin Bekins, '78; a sister; and a brother.
1970s
Douglas Eugene Franco, '70 (mathematics), of Palo Alto, at 63. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He earned an MBA at Harvard and founded Orchard International, which sends humanitarian aid to third-world countries, as well as SecureBox Corp. He met his wife in life drawing class at Stanford and had recently been participating in life drawing sessions throughout the Bay Area. Survivors: his wife, Betsy (Verne, '69); and his children, James, Dave and Tom.
Richard William Schrieve, '73 (biological sciences), of El Dorado Hills, Calif., August 16, at 58, of complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. After earning a medical degree at UC-Irvine, he completed a residency in dermatology and established a private practice in Folsom. He also taught at UC-Davis Medical School and treated patients at Folsom State Prison. He enjoyed fishing, playing bridge, camping and time at the family ranch in Lake County. Survivors: his mother, Carol Manuel; two sisters; and a brother.
1980s
Constance Louise "Connie" Meach Ridder, '81 (political science), of Pebble Beach, Calif., August 5, at 70, of intestinal cancer. She left undergraduate studies at the U. of Michigan to get married, then enrolled at Stanford years later while raising four children. Later she earned her law degree from Santa Clara U. and became a partner at Holland & Knight in Miami. She was the first female president of the governing board at the Filoli Center and head of the Ladies Golf Committee at the Cypress Point Club. Survivors: her husband, Tony; her children, Par, Susie, Linda Walker and Katie; and 12 grandchildren.
Graham Charles Alexander Leggat, '83 (English), of San Francisco, August 25, at 51, after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was a member of the soccer team. After earning a master's degree at Syracuse U., he held positions at Cornell Cinema and the American Museum of the Moving Image before joining the San Francisco Film Society and San Francisco International Film Festival as executive director. He owned and showed a Tibetan spaniel and authored a novel, Song of a Dangerous Paradise. Survivors: his partner, Diana Chiawen Lee; his children, William, Vhary and Isabelle; his parents, Graham and Marilyn; a sister; and former wives, Ellen Simon Hughes and Lillian Heard.
Business
John Van Maren Peter Stock, MBA '42, of Berkeley, September 10, at 93. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Saylor & Hill Co. insurance brokerage for more than 50 years and was president from 1977 until his retirement in 2005. He was a board member of the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation as well as the Pacific Vascular Research Foundation. He enjoyed golf and loved his family, friends and work. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Jean. Survivors: his children, Virginia Johannessen and John; and four grandchildren.
William Siemer Luring, MBA '62, of Saxtons River, Vt., September 23, at 77, of pancreatic cancer. He worked at ESSO, FMC and the GSB before taking a position with the Experiment in International Living, a student exchange program. He ended his career as business manager at Vermont Academy. Survivors: his wife, Louise; his children, Elena and Marianna; and three grandchildren.
Education
Richard Lee Campion, MA '48, of Penn Valley, Calif., July 6, 2010, at 89, of post-surgery complications. He served in the Marines during World War II. After earning his master's degree, he taught in Sunnyvale and then became the youngest superintendant in the state of California. He held other administrative positions in education throughout California and founded a private junior college. After retirement he spent two decades as a builder in Nevada County. He enjoyed aerobics, was involved with Rotary for many years and served as an usher at his parish. Survivors: his wife of 32 years, Muriel Anne McGlynn; his children, Kevin, Maureen and Della; and two grandchildren.
Charles Sam Buchanan, MA '57, of Carlsbad, Calif., September 19, at 90. A Navy veteran, he was an educational planning consultant, a commercial broker and a cowboy. He was known as a loving father and husband. He was predeceased by his wife, Winnifred,
Sally Elizabeth Dixon Stoner, MA '68, of Wichita Falls, Texas, August 11, at 95. She was an educator in the Palo Alto schools for many years. She had been an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, and she enjoyed golfing and traveling. She was predeceased by her husband, John Jr. Survivors: her children, Melinda Stevens and John III; four grandchildren; and six great-grandsons.
Engineering
Robert Elmer Pex, Gr. '61 (aeronautics and astronautics), of Belmont, Calif., September 22, at 87. He served in the Navy and worked in maintenance for Pan American World Airways for more than 20 years. Later he worked as an aerospace engineer at Lockheed in Sunnyvale until retiring in 1989. He was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Belmont and a 35-year member of the Belmont Kiwanis Club, having served as president and lieutenant governor of division VI. Survivors: his wife, Betty; his children, Barbara Bain, Carol and David; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Daniel George Strickland, MS '08, PhD '10 (mechanical engineering), of San Jose, September 23, at 27, of injuries resulting from a car accident. He was an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Santa Clara U. and had recently performed missionary work in Nicaragua. Survivors: his mother, Kerry, and her partner, Shawn Hays; his father, Rick; and his grandmother, Margaret.
Humanities and Sciences
Milton George Holmen, PhD '52 (psychology), of Encino, Calif., July 22, at 91, after a short illness. He served in the Army. He was a former associate dean of the USC School of Business Administration. He had been secretary-treasurer of the Western Psychological Association and held many volunteer positions for the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee and the Santa Monica Unitarian Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion. Survivors: his children, Rachel, Bruce, Joyce and Scott; and 11 grandchildren.
Warren Wilson Faus, MA '54 (art), of Belvedere, Calif., June 24, at 92. He served in the Army during World War II and later joined the faculty of San Jose State U., where he was a professor for 30 years. He also served as chair of the art department and dean of the college of humanities and arts. He was active with the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and was chair of the Asian Art Commission. His works are in many private collections, including the Beck Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances. Survivors: his children, Heidi Kennedy and Teta Collins; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother.
Hemlata Deen-Dayal Jain, MA '58 (international relations), of Bombay, India, May 15. Survivors include her husband, N.K., and a son.
Law
Raymond Easton Bright Jr., JD '59, of Napa, Calif., August 31, at 80. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and later practiced law in San Francisco. He also invested in and developed property, most notably Victoria Mews condominiums. He enjoyed boating, tennis, travel and golf, and he was a member of the Potrero Boosters and Merchant Association. He and his wife established the WJ Fund at Stanford in support of preservation of the environment and global sustainability. He was predeceased by his wife, Marcelle. Survivors include two brothers.
Pamela Ann Rymer, JD '64, of Pasadena, Calif., September 21, at 70, after a long battle with cancer. She worked on the presidential campaign of Barry Goldwater and then went into private practice specializing in antitrust. President Reagan appointed her to the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles in 1983, and in 1989 President George H.W. Bush elevated her to the appeals court. She enjoyed tennis and Stanford sports and was a member of the Stanford Board of Trustees for 10 years. She received a 20-year service pin as well as the Stanford Medal from Stanford Associates.
Richard Francis Sommer, JD '90, of San Francisco, September 6, at 50, of heart failure. He was the CEO of Rothman Healthcare Corp. and had previously been an executive at numerous companies, including IndyMac Bank, HomeGain.com and ZipRealty. Active in community service, he was recently director at AIDS Project Los Angeles, and he received the U.S. President's Voluntary Service Award in 2008. He enjoyed good food and wine, the San Francisco and Metropolitan operas and travel. Survivors include numerous family members.
