1930s
Douglas B. "Buzz" Bradshaw, '33 (economics), of Ketchum, Idaho, November 7, at 101. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the gymnastics team. He joined his father and brother in a honey-producing company, where he created "3 Bears" and "Spun Honey" brands. Later he and his sons ran Bradshaw Inc., a major food brokerage firm, as well as several other beverage, food and housewares businesses. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and he received the National Conference of Christians and Jews Humanitarian Award. Survivors: his wife of 77 years, Myrle; his children, Doug and Ben; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Christopher Hughes Armistead Grady, '38 (economics), of Aliso Viejo, Calif., October 1, at 94. He was a member of Chi Psi. He served in the Navy during World War II and later built a family business, Brooks Products Inc., with his brother-in-law Frank Brooks, '46. He had been president of the Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena, Calif., and he enjoyed tennis, bridge, dominoes, skiing and travel. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia "Ginny" (Brooks, '38). Survivors: his children, Christopher, Kathryn and Jayne; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Bethany Todd Holcombe, '38 (sociology), of Annapolis, Md., September 27, at 94, of natural causes. She taught for several years and then became involved in community service and raised her family. She tutored in reading and was active in the League of Women Voters, her church and garden club. She enjoyed whitewater canoeing and kayaking with her husband and children. Survivors: her husband of 68 years, Richard; her children, Louise Morris, Norman and Jim; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arthur Achille "Bud" Milligan, '38 (political science), of Santa Barbara, Calif., November 3, at 94. He served in the Navy during World War II. He followed his grandfather into the banking business by joining Bank of A. Levy, where he worked for his entire career. He served as the president of the American Bankers Association and on President Jimmy Carter's Inflation Task Force. An active Stanford volunteer, he received a Stanford Associates' 30-year service pin and the Gold Spike award. He enjoyed golf, visits to Lake Tahoe and Carmel and spending time with his granddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne (Welch, '39). Survivors: his children, Michael, '66, JD '72, and Marshall, MBA '76; and three granddaughters, including Kimberly, '91, and Claire, '06, MA '06.
Kathryn Marie Caine Wanlass, '38 (English), of Logan, Utah, September 30, at 95. She was dedicated to raising her children and after her husband's death became a philanthropist, supporting projects including the performance hall at Utah State and the refurbishment of the Ellen Eccles Theatre. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph, and is survived by her three children, including George, '69.
Herbert C. "Sox" Schulze, '39 (general engineering), of Reno, Nev., October 26, at 94. He served in the Army during World War II and later practiced intellectual property law in California and Nevada into his 90s. Survivors: his children, Nannette Schulze Stringer, JD '78, and Herbert; five grandchildren, including David Stringer, '08; and four great-grandchildren.
1940s
Claudine Taylor Sherman Mack, '41 (sociology), of Los Altos and Mountain View, October 24, at 90. She had been a substitute teacher and a real estate agent. She played bridge and golf and enjoyed gardening, world travel and sitting on the deck of her beach house in Capitola, Calif. She was predeceased by her husband, John. Survivors: her children, Roger, Marilyn, Russell and Gary; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Jean Allen Skiff, '42 (history), of Hilton Head, S.C., October 17, at 89, of pancreatic cancer. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She lived for a time in Los Gatos, Calif., where she helped found the Service League of San Jose (later a Junior League), as well as Connecticut and finally Hilton Head. She visited six continents and was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, several Republican organizations and bridge and book clubs. She was predeceased by her husband, Mason, '41, and a grandson. Survivors: her children, Cynthia Shealor and Deborah Cobb; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
John Farwell "Jeff" Howe, '45 (economics), of New London, N.H., October 24, at 88, after a stroke. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He spent his entire career at S.D. Warren paper company, where he served as vice president and director of the sales training program. He had also been president of the trustees for the Forsyth Institute. He enjoyed travel, rowing, tennis and tai chi. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Kiffy. Survivors: his children, John III, Peter and Mary; his stepchildren, Anthony, James and Peter Whittemore; 18 grandchildren; two sisters; and two step-siblings.
Suzanne Hepperle Peterson, '45 (English), of Carmel by the Sea, Calif., October 31, 2010, at 87, due to complications from a series of strokes. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and the Daily staff. She and her husband raised their sons in San Mateo. She later moved to Carmel, where she enjoyed many friendships and was an active member of the Carmel Foundation. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon. Survivors: her children, Thomas, '70, and James; and six grandchildren.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Thompson Daulph, '46 (sociology), of Omak, Wash., December 9, 2010, at 87. She worked for Girl Scouts in Seattle and for her father's medical practice before opening a men's clothing shop in Omak. She enjoyed spending summers at the family cabin near the Canadian border and was involved in AAUW, the Catholic Church and a local dinner dancing club. She loved the performing arts and attended many shows with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Bill, and her son, Michael. Survivors include her daughter, Judie Daulph Sakala.
Homer Clair "Buzz" Hamlin Jr., '46, of Menlo Park, March 9, 2011, at 88. He was a member of Kappa Sigma and the football team. He left Stanford to serve in the Air Force in World War II and was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. He finished his undergraduate degree at UC-Berkeley, where he also played on the football team. He enjoyed a long career at Fiberboard Paper Products. He loved to golf and skied past his 80th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Janet, and his daughter Wendy Schreiner. Survivors: his children, Christine and Jonathan; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Jacqueline Jane "Jackie" Vaughan Lloyd, '47 (political science), of Granite Bay, Calif., June 17, at 84, of pulmonary fibrosis. She worked for Standard Oil until getting married and later was co-owner of Lloyd's Public Relations in West Covina, Calif. She enjoyed travel and spending time with friends. Survivors: her husband of 63 years, Jim, '58; her son, Brian; two grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon "Sherry" Vaughan Williams, '60.
William Dennis Heekin, '48 (political science), JD '50, of Sacramento, July 28, at 88. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a Sacramento County public defender and district attorney before opening his own law practice specializing in worker's compensation. He enjoyed travel and retired to Arizona. Survivors: his wife, Patt; his children, Patricia, Margo, Bill Jr., Andy and Tim; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Theodore Knox Strong, '48 (physical science), MBA '50, of Los Altos Hills, October 3, at 87, of a heart attack. He was a member of Sigma Nu/Beta Chi. He served in the Army during World War II and later joined McKinsey & Co. In 1960 he formed his own management consulting firm, Strong Wishart & Associates, where he worked for 25 years until retiring. He enjoyed skiing and bridge, and he was a Stanford football season ticket holder for 50 years. Survivors: his wife, Jeanne (Waters, '47); his children, David and Donald; four granddaughters; and a sister.
Martin Madison "Marty" Cooper, '49 (economics), of Kona, Hawaii, September 25, at 85. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. His studies at Stanford were interrupted by service in World War II; after finishing school he built Cooper's Cedar Mill and the Tree House Motor Inn in Mount Shasta, Calif., and also owned Siskiyou Cedar. He chaired the Mount Shasta Community Hospital board of directors, and after moving to Hawaii he and his wife began commercial cultivation of the vanilla orchid. He was predeceased by his former wife, Jane (Allen, '50). Survivors: his wife, Jeanne; his children, Tina, '73, David, '76, and Christopher; his stepchildren, Arthur Greene and Laura Wilkin; seven grandchildren, including Kathy, '09; and four step-grandchildren.
Richard S. Cresse, '49 (English), of Winchester, Mass., November 2, at 83. He served in the Marines during World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne, and his daughter Stephanie. Survivors: his children, Mark, Gail Magnani, Jocelyn, Martha Acosta, Jeanne, Mary, Patrick and Peter; and 13 grandchildren.
1950s
William Edward "Bill" Geary, '50 (political science), JD '55, of Santa Rosa, Calif., August 31, at 82. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and the rugby team. He served in the Marines in Korea and retired with the rank of major. He opened a law firm with his father and practiced law for more than 50 years as a founding partner of Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell. He was a founding member of the Wild Oak Saddle Club and was passionate about fly-fishing, backpacking and the outdoors. Survivors: his wife of more than 50 years, Teddy; his children, Linda, John, Daniel and Patrick; and five grandchildren.
Warren Henry Sturmer, '50 (biological sciences), of Reno, Nev., October 27, at 83. He was a member of Theta Xi. A California native, he grew up in Carpinteria and camped as a child on the valley floor of Yosemite. He worked as a hospital administrator for Mills Memorial Hospital until retiring, when he moved to Reno to return to the Sierras. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, trains and storytelling, and he loved family gatherings. He was married to Judith Ann for 40 years. Survivors: his children, Gary, Barbara Repas, Steven, William and David; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Howard Mason Vollmer, '50 (psychology), MA '51 (sociology), of Morro Bay, Calif., September 16, at 84, of heart failure. He was on the crew team. He served in the Army during the Korean War and earned his PhD from UC-Berkeley. He spent the majority of his career at Stanford Research Institute and later was the director of extended education for Cal Poly. Involved in the Episcopal Church, he served on many committees for the Diocese of El Camino Real and was one of the founders of St. Benedict's Church in Los Osos. Survivors: his wife of more than 45 years, Angeline; his children, Daniel, Tina Grietens, Susan, Alexandra Iorio and Mason; and three grandchildren.
Nancy Anne Smith O'Connell, '54 (music), MA '66 (education), of Pleasanton, Calif., October 21, at 79, after a fight with Lou Gehrig's disease. She played in the symphony orchestra. She taught in Bay Area junior high and high schools and also at Chabot and Las Positas colleges. She played the cello, was a church organist, wrote children's books and was an artist and illustrator. Survivors: her husband of 43 years, Bill, MS '64, PhD '69; her children, Bryan O'Bannon and Sharon Potter; two grandsons; and her step-grandchildren.
Barbara Rozann Klass Sokol, '55 (political science), of Columbus, Ohio, September 23, at 78, of cancer. After graduation she pursued a graduate degree at USC and later dedicated much of her time to the Democratic Party, raising money for candidates and working to elect state and local candidates. Active in many causes, she supported a wide variety of concerns including the Cancer Society, the AIDS Task Force, the GLBT community and Catholic Social Services. Survivors: her children, John, James and Carla; three grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother.
Cornelia Mary "Connie" Schulz Day, '56 (social science/social thought), of Dayton, Ohio, December 18, 2010, at 76, of complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and president of Cap & Gown. She was the founder and director for 17 years of Life Camp, a residential camp that brought together special needs and other children. She was predeceased by her son George. Survivors: her husband of 54 years, Steve, '56; her children, Jeff, John, Helen Rasmussen, Kathryn and William; eight grandchildren; and a sister.
Robert James Seymour, '56 (history), MD '60, of Tiburon, Calif., October 18, at 77, of cancer. He was a member of Sigma Chi and the football team. He was a neurosurgeon who helped develop cryohypophysectomy, a technique that is still practiced at major institutions. He also helped establish the first microsurgery lab in the country at what is now Davies Medical Center, where he served as chief of staff. Survivors: his wife, Ann (Ribbel, '59); his children, Jennifer Biederbeck, '83, and Norrie Cavallero, '85; and three grandsons.
Sandra Eve "Sandi" Schreibman Mobley Keith, '57 (psychology), of Orinda, Calif., September 14, at 75, after a nine-year fight with lung cancer. After graduation she worked for an oil company and later became a paralegal. She enjoyed entertaining, tennis and yoga, and her self-deprecating humor sustained her and her family and friends during her long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Mobley. Survivors: Bill Keith; her children, Allison, Doug and Scott Mobley; three stepchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
William Paul Nilsson, '57 (electrical engineering), of Scottsdale, Ariz., October 6, at 76. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and participated in NROTC. He served in the Navy and then worked for Hewlett-Packard for 25 years. Later he became a management consultant and author. He enjoyed sailing and Stanford football, and he ran several marathons. Survivors: his wife, Sheila (Maguire, '57); his daughter, Laurie Nilsson Kelly, '86; his grandson, Patrick Kelly, '12; and four brothers, including Nils Nilsson, MS '56, PhD '58.
Michael Richard Harris, '58, MA '62, PhD '66 (history), of Malibu, Calif., October 4, at 75. He earned his law degree from UCLA Law School and was a West L.A. attorney. Survivors: his wife, Lyuba; his son, Mark; and a sister.
1960s
Douglas E. Westover, '60 (mathematics), of Palo Alto, June 9, at 72, after many years of battling cancer. He participated in KZSU Radio. He worked in radioscience research from graduation until his retirement, first at Stanford and later at SRI. He was an avid ham radio operator and was known for his gentleness and willingness to help others. Survivors: his wife, Myrna (Kennady, '61); his children, Daniel and Meredith; and two grandchildren.
William Wayne Baker, '62 (political science), of Everett, Wash., January 17, 2011, at 70. He earned his law degree from the U. of Washington and was a Washington State Supreme Court clerk before joining the Anderson Hunter law firm. He served on the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, for several years and was involved in several task forces related to the improvement of the law. He loved fishing, crabbing, travel, poker and Stanford sports. He played racquetball regularly and belonged to two men's book clubs. Survivors include his wife, Judy (Collins, '62, MA '62).
Jerome Congleton III, '62 (history), of Westwood, N.J., September 29, at 73, of a stroke. He came to Stanford after two years at Allegheny College and paid for his University tuition by selling books and magazines door to door. He retired in 1995 and pursued his love of the American Revolution, the Civil War and genealogy. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Miriam. Survivors: his children, John and Douglas.
Ann Hayes Hallock, '63 (biological sciences), of Carlsbad, Calif., October 13, at 70, of leukemia. Her participation in Stanford in Italy inspired her to earn a PhD in romance languages at Harvard. An expert in Michelangelo's poetry, she was an associate professor of Italian language and literature at Tulane U. for many years. In her retirement, she was active in efforts to protect historical structures and open-space preserves in San Diego County. She enjoyed horseback riding. Survivors include her sister, Dorothy, '66.
Thomas Lea Dunigan, '64 (political science), of Santa Fe, N.M., October 14, after a prolonged illness. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and participated in Stanford in Government. He practiced law in Santa Fe for 44 years, serving in the New Mexico office of the Attorney General for 12 years and later entering private practice. He loved sports, particularly baseball, and enjoyed trains, classical music and watching the History Channel and CSPAN. Survivors: his wife, Barbara; his son, Tommy; two grandchildren; and a sister.
John Benjamin Hancock, '69 (economics), of Sacramento, September 22, at 63. He was a captain in the Army and earned his law degree from the U. of Chicago. During his 30-year legal career, he worked for numerous companies, including Citibank FSB California, Fenwick and West and Rabobank, N.A. He served terms on committees for the California Bankers Association and the California Bar Association. Survivors: his husband, Mark Jacobs; his children, Kate and John VI; and a sister.
1970s
Gary Charles Cook, '70 (English), of Los Altos, November 8, at 62. He was a member of Kappa Sigma and the soccer team. He earned his MBA from UCLA and ran a commercial real estate business with his brothers. He served on the board of directors for the Mid-Peninsula Housing Corp. for 19 years, and he enjoyed local theater and dance groups. He was an avid fan of Stanford athletics, especially football and women's basketball. Survivors: his wife, Micki (Klearman, '77); her sons, Brian, '07, and Alex, '11; and two brothers, including Robert, '66.
Nancy Campbell Kays, '71 (art), of Davis, Calif., September 27, at 62, of pancreatic cancer. She was a transportation planner for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments for many years and later facilitated blueprint planning processes for Moore Iacofano Goltsman. She was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis and enjoyed hiking, reading, quilting, gardening and vacations at the family cabin. Survivors: her children, Terry and Annie Smiley; three grandchildren; her father, William, '42, MS '47, PhD '51; her stepmother, Judith Scholtz, '57, MA '59; and three sisters, including, Margaret Faye, '75, and Elizabeth Rowan-Mitchell, '79, MS '79.
James LeeRoy "Jaime" Lujan, '72 (sociology), MA '74 (anthropology), MA '76, PhD '80 (education), of San Diego, September 19, at 74, after a 25-year battle with cancer. At Stanford he worked as assistant to the dean of education. He joined San Diego State U. as assistant dean for student affairs and later became assistant professor in the department of secondary education. After retiring he managed real estate, played bocce and poker and spent time with friends and family. Survivors: his wife, Nancy; his children, Elena, Elisa and Rebecca; and five grandchildren.
Douglas Russell "Russ" Dilts, '74 (political science), of Jakarta, Indonesia, October 15, at 59, suddenly while in the field working in Sumatra, Indonesia. He was a member of Delta Upsilon. He earned his doctorate from the U. of Massachusetts and spent more than 30 years in Indonesia leading development initiatives. He first traveled there as part of Stanford's Volunteers in Asia, then worked for World Education, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and, most recently, USAID's Environmental Services program. He had a passion for fishing, and his family was his joy. Survivors: his wife, Wahyu Setyowati; his children, Bayu, Bima, Sari, Yudhistira and Dewo; and two sisters.
James Randolph "Randy" Hankamer, '74 (individually designed), of Austin, Texas, October 18, at 59, of acute myeloid leukemia. He earned several graduate degrees at the U. of Texas and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and he received the Outstanding Contributor to Planning Award from the Texas chapter of the American Planning Association. He loved family, football, music, travel and Bluebell peach ice cream. Survivors: his wife, Joanne; his children, Kelly and Cheryl; a sister; and two brothers.
1980s
Kevin John Aoyama, '82 (economics), of Menlo Park, October 27, at 51, of complications from colon cancer. He was senior class president and a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was a registered stockbroker for several years after graduation. An empathetic, loyal friend, he had a zest for life. He enjoyed skiing, tennis, running and movies. Stanford Associates awarded him a five-year service pin. Survivors: his wife, Leslie; his daughter, Katelyn; his parents, Susie and Akira; a sister; a brother; a stepsister; and a stepbrother.
Maria Eleanor Pease, '83 (psychology), of Burlingame, October 8, at 50, of cancer. She was a member of the water polo team and the AIAW national championship team, which earned Stanford women's swimming's first national title. She earned her medical degree from Boston U. and opened a private psychiatric practice specializing in parent-infant psychology and sport psychiatry. She also served as assistant clinical professor at UCSF. A passionate surfer, she was a member of the Surfer's Medical Association. She enjoyed playing the piano, photography and cooking for her family. Survivors: her spouse of 26 years, Cathy Koger; her children, Walker and Caroline; her father, William; a sister; and two brothers.
Earth Sciences
Frank Clarkson Felix Armstrong, PhD '63 (geology), of Spokane, Wash., October 8, at 98. He worked for the U.S. Geological Society from 1934 until his retirement in 1988. He was deputy director for uranium and thorium and became one of the world's top experts on fissionable minerals. After retiring he taught at Fort Wright College and Washington State Community College. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Jean. Survivors: his children, Dorothy and Rourke; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Education
Ruth Fay Beahrs Spangenberg, MA '65, of Whitefish, Mont., October 30, at 92. She married a Stanford professor and they had six children; after his death she earned her master's degree and taught at San Mateo Community College and Cañada College for 25 years. She was a co-founder of the Committee for Green Foothills, served as a board member of the Stanford YWCA and was on the board of regents of John F. Kennedy U. for 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Karl. Survivors: her children, Kristin, Eric, MS '79, Karen, Karla Lane, Kathy and Rudy; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Evelyn "Evie" Zemel Landes, MA '71, of Woodside, October 23, at 91. She was valedictorian of her class at Chico State. She taught in elementary education as well as in textile arts at Cañada College. She loved nature and all living things and was an avid bird watcher and gardener. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, painting, flute and piano. Survivors: her husband of 68 years, Nat; her children, Mark, Michael, Debbie and Jon; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Engineering
John Francis Moran, MA '57 (electrical engineering), of Palo Alto, April 15, at 84, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Varian Associates for 33 years and enjoyed living abroad, including time in the Netherlands and Tokyo. He retired in 1982 to devote his energy to building a house on family property in Humboldt County. He was a Scout leader and was active in restoring vintage aircraft. Survivors: his wife, Roberta (Colaw, '49); and his children, Bruce, Mark, Steve and Jeralyn.
Winfred Otis Carter, MS '59, PhD '64 (civil engineering), of Logan, Utah, July 28, 2010, at 82. He served in the Army in Korea and contributed to the structural design of the Washington Monument early in his career. Later he was a professor at Oklahoma State, Utah State and Florida State and was named Utah State U. College of Engineering Professor of the Year in 1982. He created SADsys, a major interactive structural design and analysis computer program, and was an earthquake design specialist. He enjoyed flying, hiking, fishing and hunting. Survivors: his wife, Sylvia; his children, Christine Carter Pelletier, '75, Linda, Teresa and Jonathan; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Humanities and Sciences
Robert L. Coughlin, MA '54 (history), of Portland, Ore., October 15, at 83. He served in the Marines during World War II. He worked as an economist for the Environmental Protection Agency in Portland, Washington, D.C., and Seattle. After retiring in 1993 to Rainier, Ore., he enjoyed traveling, gardening and playing bridge. Survivors: his wife, L. Merle; his children, Arthur, James and Donald; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Dana Arthur Nelson, PhD '64 (Spanish), of Tucson, Ariz., September 27, at 85. He served in the Navy and later worked in Colombia and Mexico City for the U.S. Rubber Co. He taught Spanish studies at the U. of Wisconsin for four years before joining the faculty of the U. of Arizona, where he remained for 30 years. He founded the journal La Coronica and authored two volumes on the 12th-century epic poem about Alexander the Great. He loved nature, cooking and music. Survivors: his wife, Gisèle; his children, Manuel and Sandra; and three grandchildren.
Mark Wilbur Sullivan, PhD '64 (philosophy), of Capitola, Calif., December 26, 2010, at 83. He served in World War II prior to attending college. He chaired the division of humanities at Notre Dame de Namur U. from 1952 until 1995 and was the author of Apuleian Logic. He was named "Mr. Democrat of San Mateo County" and won his party's nomination for the House of Representatives in 1964 and 1966. He camped with his family in more than 20 countries, and he enjoyed tennis, reading and bodysurfing. Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Silliman, MA '58); his children, Leslie, '81, Claudia, Caitlin, Adam and Constance; and 11 grandchildren.
Wendell L. Weeks, MS '64 (statistics), of Ogden, Utah, October 5, at 79, from complications of diabetes. He served in the Air Force as a pilot of the T-33 jet and later worked at the Pentagon and served in Vietnam. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1976 and then worked at Cutter Laboratories as a quality control supervisor. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his grandchildren were his greatest joy. Survivors: his wife, Carol; his children, Wendy Pine, Shelley Webb, Patty Riddle, Jeri Spinner, Amy Winter and Robert; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his sister.
