Faculty and Staff
Robert Osserman, of Berkeley, November 30, at 84. He served in the Air Corps at the end of World War II and earned his PhD from Harvard. A professor emeritus of mathematics, he joined the Stanford faculty in 1955 and served as chair of the department of mathematics from 1973 until 1979; from 1987 until 1990 he was the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies. He also served as deputy director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley and was the recipient of Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships. He authored or co-authored more than 70 research papers and received a Dean's Award for teaching. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet Adelman. Survivors: his first wife, Maria; their son, Paul, '78, MA '79; his two sons with Janet, Brian and Stephen; and one grandchild.
1930s
Delmer Meyers Brown, '32 (political science), MA '40, PhD '46 (history), of Walnut Creek, Calif., November 9, at 101, after a stroke. He was a member of Delta Chi. He served in the Navy during World War II. After completing his degrees at Stanford, he joined the faculty at UC-Berkeley, where he taught in the departments of history and Asian studies for more than 30 years. He was the author of many publications and received numerous awards. He was predeceased by his wives, Mary, Margaret and Louise, and his daughter, Charlotte. Survivors: his son, D. Ren; three stepchildren; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and his companion, Pauline Howland.
Robert Lawrence Balzer, '35 (English), of Santa Ana, Calif., December 1, at 99. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. A pioneer in the field of wine writing, he was a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and authored a dozen books, including Wines of California. He led wine tours in California and Europe and taught wine-appreciation classes until the age of 96. He had also been an actor, a restaurateur and a Buddhist monk.
Hiomi Nakamura, '35 (basic medical sciences), of La Jolla, Calif., December 3, at 98. He served at the School of Aviation Medicine during World War II and earned his master's degree from UC-Berkeley. He ran his own clinical laboratory and later worked as a bio-analyst for the San Diego County Coroner's office. He was active in the San Diego Japanese-American Citizens League and loved to camp, square dance, fish, read and travel. Survivors: his wife, Marie; his children, William, Marianne and David; and four grandchildren.
Marjorie Esther Melczer Ray, '36 (history), of Los Angeles, September 14, at 96. She introduced her daughter to Stanford Sierra Camp at Fallen Leaf Lake in 1954 and later her grandchildren in the 1970s. An avid Stanford football fan, she frequently attended home games. She enjoyed travel and achieved one of her life goals when she attended her 50th class reunion. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. Survivors: her daughter, Marilouise; and two grandchildren.
Samuel Lloyd Scarlett, '37 (biological sciences), MD '41, of San Francisco, November 2, at 96. He was chief assistant surgeon and clinical professor at St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Medical School and later served in World War II. He practiced internal medicine, allergy and immunology at 490 Post for 41 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Florence (McCormack, '38).
Ora Belle Bomberger Wood, '37 (biological sciences), of San Francisco, September 27, 2010, at 99. She enjoyed travel, the arts and fishing, and she became a Giants fan in her 90s. She was an outstanding cook and seamstress and embraced technology, becoming computer proficient. She was predeceased by her husband, David, '26, MD '30. Survivors: her children, Kate Lord, David Jr., John, '64, William, '66, and Charles; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
James Raymond "Bud" Malott Jr., '38 (undergraduate law), JD '41, of Globe, Ariz., September 8, at 94, of pneumonia. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and later practiced law at Morris and Malott in Globe, Ariz., until 2002. Passionate about flying, he flew his private plane on business and for fun. He was a 65-year member of the Globe Lions Club and a life member of his local Elks Lodge. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol (Hover, '39, MA '50). Survivors: his children, James, '62, and Lucinda, '64; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
1940s
David MacKenzie, '40 (economics), of Los Altos Hills, July 31, at 93, after a long illness. Born in Japan, he was a graduate of Palo Alto High. He started the Los Altos Town Crier in 1947 and later created other local papers and opened his own printing plant in Cupertino. An avid outdoorsman, he helped organize a boys' camp before entering Stanford and loved spending time at his cabin in the High Sierra. He was also an inventor of humorous items, including cans containing fresh Northern California air that he sent to friends and family in smoggy Southern California.
Frank L. Mallory, '41 (political science), JD '47, of Dana Point, Calif., December 24, at 91. He was a member of Theta Xi and LSJUMB. He served in the Navy during World War II. After law school, he joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where he became a partner and worked until retiring in 1988. He was a past board president of the Braille Institute of Los Angeles, and he received a 10-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He enjoyed sailing and served as commodore of the TransPac race of 1991. Survivors: his wife of 67 years, Jean; his children, Bruce, Susan Remund, '70, and Ann Stearns, '71; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Richard Francis Cahill, '42 (general engineering), of San Francisco, December 12, at 91. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He served in the Naval Reserve during World War II. He began his career with his family's firm, Cahill Construction Co., and was part of numerous construction projects, including St. Mary's Cathedral. Later he worked with the family's real estate investments. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, hiking, skiing and playing tennis. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Shirley. Survivors: his children, Sarah and Patrick; four grandchildren; and a brother, Peter, '46.
Charles L. Geraci, '44 (biological sciences), MD '47, of San Carlos, Calif., January 16, at 88, of Alzheimer's disease. He served in the Air Force and later practiced general surgery at Sequoia Hospital for 55 years. He became medical director of the hospital in 1991 and continued to work there in various capacities until retiring at age 85. He also did several philanthropic surgical tours with Project Hope. He was predeceased by his first wife, Polly. Survivors: his wife, Louise (Burrill, '51, MA '63); his children, Lisa Fox, Daniel and Thomas; his stepchildren, Douglas Ebeling and Kathryn Pelkey; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother.
William George Joslyn, '44 (health education), of La Jolla, Calif., December 22, at 89, of pneumonia. He was on the football team and a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He played football for both Stanford and Cal and was drafted by the Washington Redskins. He enlisted in the Marines during World War II and rose through the ranks during the next 34 years, serving in three wars and retiring as a major general. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After retiring he worked as a vice president for Merrill Lynch. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Barbara. Survivors: his children, William, Gwynneth Bell and Elizabeth Richardson; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Thomas Edward Ashley, '46 (general engineering), of Carmichael, Calif., November 14, at 86, of complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was senior class president and a member of Phi Kappa Psi. After retiring at 60, he pursued his interests in woodworking, golf and travel. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. He was very interested in helping find a cause and cure for Alzheimer's disease and donated his brain to the effort. Survivors: his wife, Barbara (Whitehouse, '48); three children; and four grandchildren.
Adorea Sylvia "Addie" Goodman, '46 (political science), of Deerfield, Ill., December 25, at 85. She earned her JD at Northwestern U. at the age of 21 and was a member of the Illinois and Arizona bar associations for more than 60 years. She was a past president of the Illinois Women's Bar Association and a lifetime member of NCJW and Hadassah. She was predeceased by her son, Mark Benzion. Survivors: her daughter, Laurie Benzion Davis; and two grandchildren.
Stanley W. "Stan" Widasky, '46 (economics), of Scottsdale, Ariz., January 21, at 91. He served in the Army during World War II. He began work at the Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu in 1946 and retired from the bank 40 years later as a senior executive officer. He moved to Scottsdale in 1995 and was a volunteer at Mayo Clinic for 16 years. Survivors: his wife of 43 years, Ethel; his children, Debby Sgambelluri and Gerry; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Peter Robertson Davidson, '48 (biological sciences), of Burlingame, November 9, at 88. He served in World War II and later became a group insurance benefits designer and profit planning engineer. In the 1960s, he created Cal Pacific Security Corp. and Cal Pacific Administration Corp. He enjoyed traveling. He was predeceased by his wife, Raylene. Survivors: his partner, Gwenn Kingsmill; and his son, Peter Jr.
Richard Wayne Ebert, '48 (psychology), of Saint George, Utah, September 5, at 86. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He served in the Navy during World War II. His business career included running Canada Dry Bottling Co. of Utah and owning and operating the Ritz Classic Bowl. He was involved in many special needs organizations and in the betterment of the lives of mentally retarded children. He held numerous positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors: his wife, Geraldine (McCullough, '47); his children, Richard Jr., Terry Clark, Paul, LuAnn Richardson and Liz Welch; 18 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren.
William MacKall Jason, '48 (economics), of Atherton, December 30, at 85, after a short illness. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served in the Navy during World War II. He owned and operated Bemiss-Jason Corp.; after it was sold in the late 1990s he remained active in other businesses. He was a past president of the World Presidents Organization and was passionate about polo, having served as an ambassador to the Federation of International Polo. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Madelyn. Survivors: his children, Lyn Cobb, Marianne Walters, Elizabeth Adams and Bill; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Arnita Corinne Tande Millett, '48 (education), of Granada Hills, Calif., October 2, 2010, at 84. She taught primary education in Glendale and later served as a reading specialist and resource teacher in the Los Angeles City Schools. An avid traveler, she ventured to Alaska and Canada in a motor home, spent summers in Yosemite and Hawaii and enjoyed a 10-week tour of Norway, the homeland of her grandparents. Survivors: her partner of 57 years, Clyde; her son, Gregory; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Ward Richard Anderson, '49 (economics), of El Cerrito, Calif., November 17, at 86. He served in the Army during World War II and in Korea. He earned his MBA at UC-Berkeley and began his career at Arthur Andersen. He became a CPA and later worked as an accounting officer at Berkeley for more than 30 years. He loved the sea and sailing on the San Francisco Bay, and in his retirement he volunteered at the Maritime National Historic Park. Survivors: his wife, Elaine; three children; seven grandchildren; and a sister.
Eunice Anne Eichelberger, '49 (international relations), of Lafayette, Calif., December 26, at 84. She earned multiple graduate degrees, including a master's in library sciences, a law degree and a master's in history. She worked as an attorney in San Francisco while raising five children as a single mother. She enjoyed travel and had been to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada and across the United States. She loved her family, the opera, the San Francisco Giants, champagne and a hearty laugh. Survivors: her children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Devon and Douglas Flynn and Dirk VandePol, MS '06; three grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Eichelberger Olson, '57.
Anne Laird Parrish Pyle, '49, MA '50 (French), of Livingston, Texas, October 1, at 83. She participated in chorus. She taught math, French and English in high schools in San Diego and Sacramento. She also served as a church pianist and led a recorder ensemble, and she participated in AAUW. Active in her church, she was ordained as an elder and a deacon. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William, MS '50. Survivors: her children, Charlotte and Stephen; and one grandson.
Fredrich Hase Rodenbaugh, '49 (basic medical sciences), MD '53, of Monte Sereno, Calif., November 26, at 83, of complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was a member of the water polo team. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He practiced internal medicine at San Jose Medical Clinic until 1974, when he opened his own practice. He joined the medical staff at San Jose State U. in 1991 and remained there until 2003. A man of many interests, he was a hunter, fly fisherman, pilot, bridge player and scuba diver. He and his wife traveled extensively to places including New Zealand, Fiji, Mexico and Kenya. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Beryl (Molter, '51); his children, Sally Buser, Eric and Karl; and a granddaughter.
Ralph Warren Whitaker Jr., '49 (civil engineering), of San Luis Obispo, Calif., November 15, at 87, from complications of dementia. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He served in the Navy. He combined his love of language with his engineering background to create a career in industrial writing and editing for companies such as Ampex and Shockley Semiconductor. He was past president of the Greenmeadow neighborhood association in Palo Alto and a docent on the Star of India. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Meredith (Duncan, '49). Survivors: his children, Janice Mancuso, Nancy Harper, David and Alan; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
1950s
Millicent Marcia "Millie" Beck, '50 (psychology), of Salem, Ore., November 9, at 88. She was an aircraft riveter and served in the Women's Army Corps. She worked for Industrial Indemnity Co. in San Francisco for 33 years and retired to Salem in 1989. She was active in the Congress of Racial Equality in the 1960s and was a lifelong member of the American Humanist Association. Passionate about animals, she supported the San Francisco Zoo and other animal care organizations.
Lyman C. "Jim" Gilliland, '50 (electrical engineering), of San Rafael, Calif., Oct. 6, at 86, of pancreatic cancer. He served in the Army prior to attending Stanford. Later he worked for Western Electric and then had a 32-year career with Standard Oil of California (now Chevron). After retiring, he joined his wife in her business and worked for her for 25 years. He enjoyed travel and was interested in local politics and world affairs. Survivors: his wife, Gladys; his children, Cinda, '76, Lynne and Kim; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Walter D. "Wally" Hill, '50 (physical science), of Sun City Center, Fla., May 13, 2011, at 82, of cancer. He was on the Daily staff. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired as business manager for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops. He also served as financial manager for the Oregon Coast Music Association and as treasurer for the Coalition of Mental Health and Aging in Sun City Center. Survivors: his wife, Gloria; his children, Elliot, Ted and Alexis; four grandchildren; three stepsons; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Stuart White Morshead, '50 (mechanical engineering), MBA '52, of Santa Rosa, Calif., November 17, at 83. He continued the family tradition by farming in California and Arizona. An active Stanford volunteer, he was a past president of both Stanford Associates and the Stanford Alumni Association and received a 30-year service pin and the Gold Spike award. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Anne (Kieffer, '50); his children, Elizabeth Dingeldein, '74, MBA '76, Jane Hardison, '83, and Roland; and 10 grandchildren, including Margie Dingeldein, '02, and Nathaniel Hardison, '09, MS '11.
Herbert Stuart Okun, '51 (history), of New York, November 8, at 80. He served in the Army and earned a master's degree at Harvard. He was a foreign service officer for 37 years with postings in Munich; Moscow; Naples, Italy; and Lisbon, Portugal; among others. He was the ambassador to the former German Democratic Republic and special adviser on Yugoslavia to the secretary of state. After retiring, he taught at Johns Hopkins, Yale Law School and the International Center in New York. Survivors: his wife of 20 years, Enid; his children, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Alexandra; his stepchildren, Michael and Derek; and 13 grandchildren.
Leland Spencer Prussia, '51, MA '56 (economics), of Aptos, Calif., November 13, at 82. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was past chair of the board of BankAmerica Corp. and Bank of America NT&SA and had also been a director of Hughes Aircraft, Hughes Electronics and Nippon Credit Trust Co. A leader in numerous organizations, he was the first chair of the California board of directors of the Nature Conservancy and a director of the Saint Francis Foundation, and he received a 15-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Vivian; Survivors include three children and four grandchildren.
Louis Diehl Test, '51, MS '52 (electrical engineering), of Santa Rosa, Calif., November 7, at 86. He served in the Navy and worked in Japan as a technician for Philco prior to attending Stanford. After graduating he went to work for General Electric, where he became an authority on safety evaluations of atomic plants; he retired in 1987. An ardent Cardinal fan, he held season football tickets for many years. He enjoyed golf, tennis, opera and trips with the Stanford Alumni Association. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Karen; his children, Stephen, '73, and Eric, '74; and six grandchildren, including Elissa, '07.
Virginia "Ginny" Burroughs Davison, '52 (sociology), of Portola Valley, December 1, at 81. She raised her four children in Portola Valley and was active in the community. She served as president of the Woodside-Atherton Auxiliary to the children's hospital. She was predeceased by a granddaughter. Survivors: her husband, Orrin, '50; her children, Susan Barb, Kathleen Hayes, Mike and Scott; 12 grandchildren; and a brother, Ambrose "Ham," '58.
John Alison Fahnestock, '52 (economics), of Boise, Idaho, September 18, at 84, of respiratory failure. He was a member of Sigma Nu and the golf team. He worked as a financial and estate planner and was general manager of Intermountain Agency in Boise and a life insurance agent for Mutual of New York. He was also a private pilot. Survivors: his wife of 58 years, Beverly; five children; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Richard Charles Ratto, '52 (political science), of Santa Rosa, Calif., November 2. He served in the Navy and then worked for Crocker Bank. Later he joined KGO San Francisco, where he retired as credit manager. Loyal to Stanford, he had been president of the Santa Rosa Alumni Association and was passionate about Cardinal football. He also enjoyed world travel, and he was a life member of Mission Lodge #169 F.&A.M.
Clyde Eugene Taylor, '52, MS '53 (mechanical engineering), of Berkeley, November 16, at 80. He was a member of Sigma Chi and the track and field team. He spent his career designing superconducting magnets for physics research at Lawrence Livermore and Lawrence Berkeley labs. He had served as mayor and on the city council of Livermore. He enjoyed bicycling, mountaineering and skiing. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Ruthann (Person, '52); three children; and seven grandchildren.
Sue Howard Larson, '54, PhD '62 (philosophy), December 7, at 79, from injuries suffered as a passenger in a taxicab accident in New York. She was a member of Cap & Gown. She was the first full-time female faculty member at Princeton U. and also taught at Mills College. She was professor emeritus at Barnard College, where she taught for more than 30 years, and Columbia U. graduate faculty. Her area was philosophy of the mind, and she was a highly respected Wittgenstein scholar and beloved teacher. She was predeceased by her former spouse, Holbrook Teter, '54. Survivors: Elizabeth Koob and her daughter, Hana.
Richard Lee "Dick" Hall, '57 (biological sciences), of La Jolla, Calif., February 15, 2011, at 75, of complications from a stroke. He was a member of the rugby team and Sigma Chi. He served in the Air Force as a base surgeon. A urologist for more than 35 years, he was past president of the San Diego chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He also served as an assistant professor at the UC-San Diego School of Medicine. He enjoyed golf, tennis and family hikes, and he participated in the Tecate to Ensenada bicycle race. Survivors: his wife of more than 45 years, Judy; his children, Nicole Hall Brown and Diana Ferguson; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Raynal James Mayman, '57 (economics), MBA '60, of San Ramon, Calif., November 7, at 80. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He served in the Marines in the Korean War prior to attending Stanford. He spent his career as an executive for Bechtel Corp., living abroad for several years in France and England. After retiring he moved to San Ramon and pursued his lifelong love of golf. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Bartky, '57. Survivors: his children, Michael, Charles, '83, and Cheryl; and three grandchildren.
Sibyl Ann Wiper Otter, '57 (biological sciences), of Belvedere, Calif., December 12, at 76, of ovarian cancer. She dedicated her career to community service and philanthropy, serving as director of major gifts for the San Francisco Ballet, chair of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and chair of the United Way of the Bay Area, among many others. She was elected to two terms on Belvedere's city council and did two stints as mayor; she was also named Belvedere's Citizen of the Year in 1998. She loved the Yosemite Valley and was a founding member of the Yosemite Fund. Survivors: her husband of 47 years, Richard; her children, Sibyl Kaufman and Sandra; two grandchildren; and a brother.
Rene Fair Thompson Spicer, '57 (political science), of Menlo Park, October 15, at 75. She was a lifelong volunteer and actively supported local schools' PTA, music and art docent programs. Passionate about politics, she worked for Congressman Tom Campbell in the 1980s. From 1992 until 2006, she worked for the Stanford Alumni Association and received an Award of Merit in 2008. She was known for her generosity, thoughtfulness and devotion to her family and friends. Survivors: her children, Jim, Scott, Karen and Blake; four grandchildren; and a brother.
Bruce Patrick Evans, '59 (electrical engineering), of Marina, Calif., December 27, at 75. After graduation he began a career with the Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War and as an intelligence manager overseeing the electronic warfare suite built for the F-15 fighter. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1983 and became involved with the VFW, where he was influential on many local boards. Passionate about Stanford, he was involved in the Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Monterey Stanford Clubs. He was predeceased by his first wife, Susan, and his second wife, Alice. Survivors: his children, Sheryl Calidonna and Brian; two grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.
1960s
Nancy Rogers Longyear, '60 (psychology), of Villa Park, Calif., November 26, at 72, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. She participated in student choir. She traveled widely and visited 25 countries as well as all 50 states. The creator of a prayer shawl ministry, she personally crocheted more than 200 shawls. Survivors: her husband of 51 years, George, '60; her children, Richard, '82, MA '83, William, Susan Simpson, Julie Connell, David and Karen Sleenhof; nine grandchildren, including Christopher "CJ," '12; and a sister, Sue Rogers Brake, '63.
Frank David "Dave" Stevenson, '63 (economics), of Albany, Ore., April 19, 2011, at 69. He was president of Delta Kappa Epsilon. After serving in the Navy, he earned his law degree from the U. of San Diego. He was an attorney for 30 years in San Diego and moved to Albany after retiring. He was a member of the Rotary club and the author of a novel, Banished. He loved to fish and spent many happy times in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He was predeceased by his son, Frank Jr. Survivors: his wife of 48 years, Kathy; his children, Mark, Kendra Leal, Jim King and Lira; two grandchildren; and his mother, Mary.
Melissa Bowerman, '64 (psychology), of Nijmegen, the Netherlands, October 31, at 69, after a brief illness. She was a professor at the U. of Kansas before joining the Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands, where she worked from 1982 until 2007. One of the founders of the modern study of child language, she was recently recognized for her contributions to her field by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She had an inquiring mind and many interests, including birds, plants, dreams and her flute music. Survivors: her husband, Wijbrandt van Schuur; her children, Christy, Eva and Claartje; and four grandchildren.
Thomas Allan Remus, '64 (civil engineering), of Alameda, Calif., January 11, at 69. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and participated in NROTC. He served in the Vietnam War and spent the next 20 years in the Navy reserve, retiring as a captain. He worked as a senior civil engineer at the Port of Oakland for 22 years and also held positions at Kennedy/Jenks and Parsons Brinckerhoff. He received a five-year service pin from Stanford Associates. In his retirement he enjoyed producing fruit and vegetable preserves and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors: his children, Keely Nickel and David, MA '07, PhD '11; and two grandchildren.
William Strange "Sandy" Mackenzie, '65 (history), of Salt Lake City, December 15, at 68, of melanoma. He participated in Stanford in Government. He grew up in San Francisco and attended Harvard Business School. His career was in real estate but he had a passion for all things French and reading great books. He was famous for his infectious laugh and his bass voice. He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth. Survivors: his wife, Janet Ellison; his daughter Katherine, '00; two brothers, including Roger, '62; and his first wife, Virginia von Hasseln.
Raymond Morrow Hunter, '66 (political science), of Phoenix, December 2, at 67, after a long battle with cancer. He was president of Delta Upsilon, a member of the basketball team and a yell leader. He earned a law degree from George Washington U. and became a partner with Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite; he was also general counsel and senior vice president of MeraBank. He was past chair of the board of the Wellness Community Arizona and Audubon Arizona, and he received a 20-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He loved Arizona and hiked regularly in the Grand Canyon. Survivors: his wife of 41 years, Martha; his children, Matt, Brian and Molly; four grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.
Ann Kathryn Weatherup Gage, '67 (psychology), MA '68 (hearing and speech), of Portola Valley, January 20, at 66, of gall bladder cancer. She taught speech and language in public and private schools, and she loved helping children learn. She was also a prolific artistic quilter, making more than 1,000 quilts and teaching quilting to children and adults. An avid traveler, she particularly enjoyed visits to Spain and the northeast United States. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Furry Friends, visiting youths at Santa Clara Juvenile Hall with her dog. Survivors: her husband of 44 years, Stanley, '65; her children, Chris and Sarah; and a brother, Roy Weatherup, '68, JD '72.
Hilda Kessler, '68 (psychology), of Berkeley, November 20, at 79, after a long struggle with cancer. She earned a PhD from Berkeley's Wright Institute and maintained a clinical psychology practice from 1979 until near the end of her life. She was also a member of the clinical faculty at the Wright Institute and edited a textbook, Treating Couples. She and her husband, lifelong Zionists, started a nonprofit organization, Bridges to Israel-Berkeley. She enjoyed classical music and gourmet cooking. Survivors: her husband, Seymour; her children, Chanan and Zev; and five grandchildren.
1970s
Gail Louise Achterman, '71 (economics), of Portland, Ore., January 28, at 62, of pancreatic cancer. She was on the basketball and swimming teams. She earned law and master's degrees at the U. of Michigan and returned to her home state of Oregon to join the law firm of Stoel Rives, where she rose to partner. She had a role in drafting the legislation that created the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area and served as director of the Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State U. She was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Richard Neuberger Award from the Oregon Environmental Council.
Mark James Signorotti, '73 (political science), of Sacramento, October 30, at 59. Raised on the family hop farm, he became an avid outdoorsman, expert diver and hunter. He was a great fan of NASCAR. Survivors: his children, Jayme Hansen and Daniel; his mother, Virginia; three sisters; and three brothers.
Robert August Hayman, '74 (biological sciences), of Seattle, December 20, at 59, of a brain tumor. He was on the track and field team. He worked as a tribal fisheries biologist for the Skagit River System Cooperative for nearly 30 years. A lifelong distance runner, he ran several marathons including New York City and Boston. He loved the San Francisco 49ers, comics and taiko drumming. He embraced his individuality and exuded joy and enthusiasm in all he did. Survivors: his wife of nearly 35 years, Barbara Yasui, '74; his children, Mari, '05, and Danny; a sister; and two brothers.
Business
Gordon A. Coats, MBA '50, of Oakland, December 10, at 86, while traveling on business in London. He served in the Navy during World War II. He lived and worked all over the world, including time in Venezuela and Cuba. He co-founded a particle board factory, started a mergers and acquisitions company and owned and operated the Calaveras Asbestos mine. He enjoyed golfing and fly-fishing. Survivors: his children, Sal and Gary; and three grandchildren.
Education
Earl Milford Grubb, MA '52, of Mountain View, December 17, at 86, after a short illness. He served in the Army during World War II. He taught in the Redwood City School District for 34 years and coached youth sports after school. He was a Scout leader and Little League coach in Mountain View. He was predeceased by his son Edward. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Cora; his children, Barbara Knapp, Steve, Fredd and Jeff; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister.
Mary Carmelita Morales, MA '65, of Notre Dame, Ind., December 16, at 97. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1936 and taught elementary, junior and senior high school for more than 50 years. For the next 20 years, she was involved in parish ministry, religious education and RCIA programs in four parishes in California. In July she celebrated her 75th jubilee as a sister of the Holy Cross. Survivors include a sister.
Carmen Joseph "Chuck" Camuso, MA '69, of Menlo Park, January 16, at 77, from complications of a cerebral aneurysm. He began his teaching career at Sunnyvale High in 1963 and moved to Homestead High in 1981. He loved sports, especially baseball, and had coached varsity baseball since 1963. He also worked for three years as an NBA referee, officiated an NFL game and served as a World Team Tennis umpire. Survivors: his wife, Cynthia; his children, Carol Reuter, Terri Ignaitis, Gio and Ken; his stepchildren, Rebecca Sugg Mennick and Johanna Duffey; 11 grandchildren; and a brother.
Narma Lee Delores Mayfield, MA '79, PhD '86, of Mountain View, December 21, 2010, at 71, from complications of breast cancer.
Engineering
Duane E. Dunwoodie, MS '58, Engr. '60 (electrical engineering), of Palo Alto, December 1, at 81. He served in the Navy and then worked at Hewlett-Packard, where he co-designed the first very-low-frequency oscilloscope. In 1960 he co-founded Wiltron Co., an instrumentation firm; after it was sold in 1990, he stayed on as CEO until retiring in 1994. He received the Distinguished Engineering Service Award from the U. of Kansas, where he had earned his undergraduate degree. He enjoyed restoring vintage cars and oil painting. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Marlene; his children, David, Kevin, Diane and Karen; eight grandchildren; and a brother.
Humanities and Sciences
Elizabeth "Jill" Riherd Dimbleby, Gr. '47 (English), of Los Gatos, Calif., November 2, at 93. She served in the WAVES during World War II and later worked for Ames Laboratories and as a teacher at Ida Price Junior High. She was predeceased by her husbands, Warren "Tom" Tucker and Bill. Survivors: her children, Warren "Ben" Tucker, Janet Tucker Garr and Nancy Tucker Larsson; her stepdaughter, Kathy Dimbleby McCracken; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-granddaughter.
Daniel Charles Lazorchick, MA '53, PhD '67 (political science), of Bethesda, Md., October 26, at 86, of natural causes. He served in the Signal Corps in World War II. He began work at the Department of Labor in 1955 and concentrated on international labor affairs, establishing programs that focused on educational opportunities, job training and cottage industries for people in the developing world. After retiring, he was a consultant on Employer-Supported Child Care and an adviser to the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Grace; his children, Jill Sampson and Michael; and five grandchildren.
Wes Willoughby, MA '54 (communication), of San Francisco, November 4, at 81, after a long illness. After his military service, he was a reporter in the Bay Area before beginning a career in politics. He worked on many campaigns over the years, including a stint as press secretary and speechwriter for Senator Hubert Humphrey, and was public relations director for the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for 20 years. He loved sports and had season tickets to the Giants and 49ers, and he had a huge collection of international automobile license plates. Survivors: his wife of 25 years, Linda Lennihan; his son, Rob; a grandson; Linda's sons, Kirk and Grey; and three step-grandchildren.
Richard Horace Jones, MS '57 (political science), of San Francisco, November 4, at 81, from complications of a stroke. He had a career in banking with State Street of Boston and Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. He enjoyed traveling the world. Survivors include a sister and two brothers.
Volker Rittberger, MA '68, PhD '72 (political science), of Tubingen, Germany, November 14, at 70. He was a professor of political science and international relations at the Institute of Political Science, U. of Tubingen, retiring in 2009. Survivors: his wife, Irmgard Rittberger-Ruckert; and his sons, Berthold and Frithjof.
Janet Rosemary Cuff, MA '76 (English), of Winchester, England, October 31, at 67, after 16 years of living with multiple myeloma. Born in South India to missionary parents, she studied at Cambridge and Oxford. She taught English literature at several schools in England, including the Open U., and at Peter Symonds' College in Winchester for 20 years until her retirement. Survivors: her children, Rachel and Peter; and a sister.
Law
Joseph W. Rogers, JD '49, of San Francisco, November 25, at 90, after a brief illness. He served in the Marines during World War II prior to attending law school. He was an assistant district attorney in Butte County and spent more than 20 years as a trial lawyer. In 1981 he joined with friends to form the law firm now known as Rogers Joseph O'Donnell. He received many professional honors, including being named California Trial Lawyer of the Year in 1980. He also co-founded the Hastings Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy. Survivors: his wife of 40 years, Millie; his children from his first marriage, Joseph and Winifred; a granddaughter; and a brother.
William Dale Sauers, JD '52, of Ashland, Ore., November 16, at 85. He served in the Army during World War II. After working briefly as a trial attorney and in private practice, he found his legal passion as a corporate attorney at Howe Finch and Glass. He represented many major corporations, including Hewlett-Packard and Varian Associates, in his 24 years there. He also taught law at Santa Clara U. and Stanford. He moved to Ashland in 2001 and was a catalyst in the creation of Oregon Stage Works. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Barbara. Survivors: his children, Kathleen McCarty, Susan Reeves and Deborah Nelson; and two grandchildren.
Medicine
Edmund Wilkins, MD '61, of Dalhousie, New Brunswick, December 3, at 81. He served in the Air Force in Korea and Thailand before medical school. He was a physician in Truckee, Calif., for 11 years, and then moved to Canada to become the director of the Community Health Center in Dalhousie. He was also an associate professor at McGill U. An avid outdoorsman and lifelong athlete, he loved to hike, boat and camp, and in 2000 he completed the 90K Vasaloppet Nordic ski race in Sweden. Survivors: his wife, Gail Carleton; his daughters from a previous marriage, Anna Henderson, Ellen Hudson, Sara Fox and Maia; two sons, Benjamin and Zachary; and six grandchildren.
