Faculty and Staff
Fatin Yusuf Bulos, PhD ’62 (physics), of Stanford, February 5, at 87. He taught at Brown U. and did research at Brookhaven National Lab, but most of his career was spent as a senior scientist at SLAC. He spent a leave of absence at the Rutherford Laboratory in England and at CERN in Geneva. Survivors include his wife, Alice (Vigeant, Gr. ’52), and his stepdaughter, Katie Vigeant, ’74.
James Opie Urmson, of Faringdon, England, January 29, at 96. He served in the British Army during World War II and was awarded the Military Cross. He was a professor of philosophy at the U. of St. Andrews in Scotland before joining the faculty of Oxford U. in 1959 as a fellow of Corpus Christi College and a tutor of philosophy. After retiring from Oxford, he became the Henry Waldgrave Stuart Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, at Stanford. He authored numerous books and articles, including Philosophical Analysis. He loved gardening and music, and he played the piano and oboe. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion. Survivors: his daughter, Janet Forrester; and a brother.
1930s
Mary Frances Balch Kennedy, ’30 (geology), of Palo Alto, February 9, at 102. The third female to graduate from Stanford with a degree in geology, she worked at the California Division of Mines and the USGS for several years. A 72-year resident of Palo Alto, she volunteered with many organizations including St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Stanford Hospital Auxiliary and Avenidas Senior Center, which gave her the Lifetimes of Achievement award in 1991. She had traveled to 73 countries and enjoyed experiencing foreign cultures. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Richard, ’31, MS ’50. Survivors: her children, Jane Kelley, Bruce and David, MS ’66; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jane Hewlett Fuller Gillespie, ’34, of Woodside, January 22, at 96. A fifth-generation Californian, she was known for her vast knowledge of San Francisco society. She was well traveled and comfortable in four languages. She kept up with the latest world news and had friends of all ages. She was a member of numerous organizations, including the Hillsborough Garden Club and the San Francisco Opera Guild. She was predeceased by her first husband, George Fuller. Survivors: her children, Lina Fuller Crane, Gary, Kit, Jefferson and Parmer; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Charles Herbert Dole, ’36 (economics), of Honolulu, March 10, at 97. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. The great-grandson of early missionaries to Hawaii, he had been a trust officer for Cooke Trust Co. and First Hawaiian Bank and also served as past president of the Honolulu Stock Exchange. After retiring, he coached the U. of Hawaii varsity sailing team for 10 years. An avid sailor himself, he raced his J-24 until shortly before his 97th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive. Survivors: his children, Charles Jr., Elizabeth Dole Hughes and Nancy Dole McIver; four grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister.
Betty Judell Hofmayer, ’37 (history), of Orinda, Calif., March 17, 2010, at 93. She was an avid yoga practitioner and a lifelong swimmer. With her husband, children and grandchildren, she traveled to scuba diving locales and was a veteran of more than 400 dives. She also co-authored a book, Older and Wiser. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen. Survivors: her children, Elizabeth Fredrickson and Michael; and four grandchildren, including Lauren Hofmayer, ’09, MA ’10.
Thomas Norman Morrison, ’37 (history), MA ’47 (education), of Alameda, Calif., January 20, at 96. He was on the track team. He served in the Army during World War II and later became a school administrator in the Alameda School District. Survivors: his children, Thomas, Scott and James; and four grandchildren.
James Pritchard Kneubuhl, ’38 (economics), of Southbury, Conn., December 30, at 95. He was president of Phi Delta Theta and was also a member of the track team, setting a world record in the 880-relay race with three teammates in 1937. He enjoyed a long career in construction and engineering and was an executive for the Fluor Corp. and the M.W. Kellogg Co. After retiring, he raised flowers and followed Stanford sports. He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy (Woodard, ’38). Survivors: his children, Janet Schloat and Barbara; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; a sister; and two brothers.
Franklin A. Lindsay, ’38 (general engineering), of Lexington, Mass., October 13, at 95. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He served with the OSS during World War II and was awarded the Legion of Merit. His private sector career included work at the Ford Foundation, McKinsey & Co. and ITEK Corp., where he was CEO and chair. After retiring he worked with Ukraine’s International Management Institute to develop their curriculum as well as with the Ukraine National Security Council. Stanford Associates awarded him a 20-year service pin. He was predeceased by his daughter Alison. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Margot; his children, Catherine and John; and three granddaughters.
Kathleen Patricia McMurtry Pearson, ’38 (speech & drama), of Rye, N.Y., March 14, at 95, of Alzheimer’s disease. She joined the first class of the WAVES in 1942; after the war she settled in Sewickley, Penn., where she lived for 58 years. She served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and the Garden Club of Allegheny County, and in 1989 she was named Sewickley’s Woman of the Year. She was predeceased by her husband, Nathan, and her son James. Survivors: her son Nathan Jr.; and three grandchildren.
Jean Mary Love Blackman, ’39 (social science/social thought), of Kansas City, Mo., March 30, at 94. She was involved in many community organizations, including the Sunset Hill Alumni Association, the Junior League of Kansas City and the Wornall House Board. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Hawaii, Italy and Siesta Key in Florida. She loved gardening and having her hands in the dirt. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Allan, ’35. Survivors: her children, Donald and Anne; and two granddaughters.
1940s
Mary Elena Riedy Klein, ’41 (social science/social thought), of Redwood City, March 9, at 92, of pneumonia. She was a member of Delta Gamma. After her first husband died, she returned to school and received her teaching credential and then taught elementary school. She lived at Belmont Village in Sunnyvale during her final years. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Fox; her second husband, Raymond Klein; her sons James and Robert; and a grandson. Survivors: her children, Carol Fox Gould, John, Ellen, Marie and Richard Fox; her stepchildren Kathy Frates, Gerilyn and Carol; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth Hamilton Patton, ’41 (undergraduate law), of Pasadena, Calif., January 3, at 91, of cancer. He was a member of Theta Chi and manager of the basketball team. He served in the Army and later was CEO and chair of Pasadena Federal Savings and its successor, CenFed Bank. He was a 56-year member of Rotary International and a medal-winning swimmer at the Crown Valley Senior Games from 1994 through 2009. Survivors: his wife, Mary; his children, Thomas, Penn, Christopher and Melissa, ’78; and five grandchildren, including Haynes Winkler, ’13.
Kinta Louise Kinslow Bent, ’43 (nursing), of San Rafael, Calif., February 11, at 90. She lived in Hawaii before being widowed and moving back to San Francisco with her children. She earned her teaching credential from San Francisco State and taught fourth and fifth grade for many years. She was an active volunteer with the Mothers’ Milk Bank and a member of the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society. Survivors: her daughters, Mickey Bock and Lou Renton; two grandchildren; and a sister.
Willard P. “Bill” Norberg, ’43 (political science), JD ’49, of Seattle, December 29, at 89. He was a member of Kappa Alpha. He served in World War II. He had a lifelong interest in China and the Chinese language, and he considered his marriage his greatest accomplishment. Survivors: his wife, Marion; his children, Jenness Norberg Sulzinger and Derek; and two granddaughters.
Louise Hammer Ginsburg, ’44 (political science), JD ’68, of Los Altos, March 9, at 88. She was on the Daily staff. After she was divorced, she earned her law degree and then practiced domestic law with Myers, Hawley, Morley and Moore before doing probate law at Morgan, Beauzay & Hammer. A devoted tennis player, she spent many afternoons and weekends at Alpine Hills Tennis Club. She was a founding member of Congregation Beth Am and enjoyed bridge and gardening. Survivors: her children, Nancy Ginsburg Gill, Peggy, Jane, Marge and Patty; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Phil Hammer, ’58.
Elizabeth Ann “Betsey” Wilson Griswold, ’44 (social science/social thought), of Menlo Park, March 22, at 89. She was a member of Delta Gamma and the Daily staff. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, ’43. Survivors: her children, Lee Crane, Beth Hindman, Mary Mosier, Ann Ostermann and Jack; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Helen Louise Campbell Killefer, ’44 (social science/social thought), of Baltimore, January 14, at 89, after a long fight with vascular dementia. A longtime resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., she moved to Baltimore to be near her young grandchildren in 2005. She loved dogs, especially Labrador retrievers, and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Peter. Survivors: her four sons, including Campbell, ’72; and seven grandchildren.
Tyrus George Harmsen, ’45, MA ’50 (history), of Pasadena, Calif., January 23, at 87. He served in the Army during World War II prior to completing his degrees. He earned an additional degree in library science from the U. of Michigan and enjoyed a long career working with books, including serving as Occidental College’s head librarian from 1959 to 1986. After retiring he enjoyed time with family and friends, letterpress printing projects and summering on Cape Cod. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Lois; his children, Caroline McManus and Mark; two grandchildren; and a brother, Harlan, ’49, JD ’56.
Barbara De Gregorio Menesini, ’45 (nursing), of Walnut Creek, Calif., July 8, 2011, after a battle with pulmonary stenosis. Survivors: her husband; three children; and her sister, Angela De Gregorio La Schell, ’34.
David Rubsamen, ’45, MD ’48, JD ’59, of Oakland, March 20, at 87, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. After receiving his law degree, he worked with the medical aspects of litigation and often testified before state and federal legislative committees. He founded the Professional Liability Newsletter as well as the Doctors Co., the first doctor-owned medical malpractice carrier in the United States. He authored two books and numerous journal articles. He was known for his devotion to family and friends and his generous and whimsical spirit. Survivors: his wife, Jacqueline Hackel; his son, Reid, MD ’85, MS ’85; his stepchildren, Jamie Hackel Hyams and Steven Hackel; and seven grandchildren.
Alan Lee Baldwin, ’46 (social science/social thought), JD ’49, of Palo Alto, December 24, at 86, of respiratory failure. He taught in the Redwood City School District for 42 years and at San Mateo Community College for five years. An avid traveler, he enjoyed a teacher exchange year in New Zealand and a family trip around the world. He was active in the Unitarian-Universalist Church, Democratic Party activities and local and school board governing bodies. Survivors: his wife, Marcia (Scholes, ’48, MA ’48); his children, Danna, Gay, Dare Ann and Guy; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Elizabeth Wilbur Case Williamson Kenady, ’46 (political science), of San Francisco, October 29, at 87. She and her first husband established a vineyard in Napa Valley, which she managed for many years. She was predeceased by her first husband, David Williamson. Survivors: her husband, Charles; her children, Charlotte, Stephen and Alec; her stepchildren, Melissa and Carolyn; three grandchildren; and a sister.
James Weston Miller, ’46 (economics), of Riverside, Calif., January 30, at 87. He served in the Navy during World War II. After the war he returned to his hometown of Riverside to work in the insurance business. Later he became a real estate broker and opened the James W. Miller Real Estate Co. He was past president of the Exchange Club, volunteered with Young Life and helped third-grade students stage an annual Shakespeare play. He was predeceased by his son Michael. Survivors: his wife, Polly; his children, Jim, Melissa, Scott, JD ’80, Tim and Leigh; nine grandchildren; and a brother.
Nada Lillian Skidmore Kovalik, ’47 (communication), of Pacific Grove, Calif., February 17, at 85. She was a member of Cap & Gown and served as editor of the Daily. After graduating she was a social worker in Europe, where she met her husband, Vladimir, MA ’53. They settled in California and co-founded Wilderness World, a river-rafting company. She stayed involved with journalism throughout her life, writing articles, working at CTB McGraw-Hill as an editor and co-authoring two books with her husband. She enjoyed traveling the world and volunteering for organizations including the Sierra Club and Hospice of the Central Coast. Survivors: her children, Kim, Kyle and Karen; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
James H. Ritter, ’47 (biological sciences), MD ’51, of Ojai, Calif., January 7, at 85. He served in the Korean War. He practiced surgery for 25 years in Los Angeles and Whittier, Calif., and served as surgeon in chief to Navajo Nation, Window Rock, Ariz. He was also a teaching surgeon in Santa Barbara and Ventura County Hospital and Medical Center. He was a life member of Fellows Leadership Society, American College of Surgeons. Survivors: his second wife, Estelle; his children by his first wife, Elizabeth Holt Ritter, Julie Cunningham, Stephen, Carl and Alice; Estelle’s children, Jon, James and Callie; and six grandchildren.
Ruth Estelle Allan Herzstein, ’48 (nursing), of Redwood City, January 13, at 86, after a short battle with leukemia. She loved hiking and the outdoors and was an active member of the Sierra Club. Survivors: her children, Leonard Jr., David and Sue; four grandchildren; and a sister.
Alfred Barraclough Slater Jr., ’48 (social science/social thought), MA ’53 (education), February 23, at 89. He served in the Air Force during World War II and retired from the reserves as a lieutenant colonel. He worked for the Oakland Public School District for many years as a teacher, counselor and administrator. His interests ranged from sailing to remodeling his Victorian home to opera. He loved to travel and had toured Borneo, Nepal, Morocco and Venezuela. He had been president of Grand Lake Kiwanis Club and volunteered at the Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth. Survivors: his children, Julie and Jeanne; three granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter.
Bruce Gregory Belt, ’49 (biological sciences), of Santa Ynez, Calif., January 9, at 85. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He served in the Navy and later studied urology at Johns Hopkins. He practiced with the Elmer Belt Urological Group for 20 years and taught AP Biology and Latin at the Brentwood School in Los Angeles for 15 years. He was an avid backpacker and engaging conversationalist and he had a hearty laugh. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Culpepper, MA ’49). Survivors include his children, Gregory, ’74, Katy and Annie.
Donald K. Hester, ’49 (basic medical sciences), MD ’53, of Long Beach, Calif., January 8, at 85, of Parkinson’s disease. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, the swim team and the water polo team. He served in the Navy and later enjoyed a long career as an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Monica, Calif. He also taught orthopedics at UCLA, Shriners Hospital and Rancho Los Amigos. An avid swimmer, he participated in U.S. Masters swimming competitions and completed the Maui Channel Swim twice as a part of a relay team. Survivors: his wife of 36 years, Mary; his children, James, Peter and Thomas; their mother, Myra Druhot Chalfant, ’49; and three grandchildren.
Jack Raymond Jones, ’49 (social science/social thought), JD ’51, of Modesto, Calif., March 18, at 83, of a stroke. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. He practiced law for 60 years and for many years led the firm of Griffin, Conway and Jones. He was awarded a Certificate of Specialty in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate by the California Bar. He had served as president of numerous organizations, including the Modesto Rotary and Del Rio Country Club. He was a skilled fisherman, a voracious reader and a loyal Stanford sports fan. He was predeceased by his daughter Shellie. Survivors: his wife, Jean (Robertson, ’49); his children, Linda and Dana; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janet, ’55.
1950s
David Kheng Gwan Chan, ’50 (political science), of Austin, Texas, March 3, at 85. He grew up in China, India and Burma before moving to the United States to attend college. His varied career included work at Cargill, developing and running a USAID project in Ghana and numerous entrepreneurial projects. He co-founded the Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce and had been vice president and trustee emeritus of the Austin Lyric Opera. He loved traveling, volunteering, spending time with family, cooking and eating. Survivors: his children, Ariane and Erika; three grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother.
Paula Joyce Coe Clever, ’50 (nursing), of Palmdale, Calif., March 16, 2011, at 83. An active member of her community, she belonged to many service organizations and was on the A.V. College Board of Trustees for 12 years. She loved playing the piano, creating artwork, cooking and collecting cookbooks. She was an avid reader, and though she enjoyed traveling the world, her favorite place was at home with her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Bud, and her son, Scott. Survivors: her daughter, Lynda; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Gerald Noel Storrs “Jerry” Hill, ’50 (political science), of Sonoma, Calif., March 6, at 82, of a stroke. After earning his law degree from UC-Hastings, he practiced law in San Francisco and later in Mill Valley and Sonoma. Deeply involved in the Democratic Party, he worked on numerous political campaigns and was elected president of the California Democratic Council. He and his wife co-authored many books, including guidebooks and a law dictionary, and they taught courses together at the U. of Victoria and Sonoma State U. Survivors: his wife, Kathleen; his children, Erin Hill Freschi, Megan, David and Mack; and five grandchildren.
Mary Ann “Penny” Pennington Barger, ’51 (social service), of Medford, Ore., January 29, at 82. She worked for Sunset magazine and was active in many churches, including Fort Jones Methodist, Westminster Presbyterian and San Carlos Trinity Presbyterian. She was predeceased by her son Daniel and a granddaughter. Survivors: her husband, Ford; her children, Michael and Steven; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
Robert W. Knowlton, ’51 (undergraduate law), JD ’53, of Saint George, Utah, February 1, at 88. He served as a pilot in World War II and retired as a captain. Later he established a successful law practice in San Diego. Active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in numerous capacities and loved temple service. He was predeceased by his son Thomas. Survivors: his wife, Donna; his son, Robert Jr.; four grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard W. Konig, ’51 (economics), JD ’54, of Stockton, Calif., March 22, at 82. He was on the Daily staff and was president of Alpha Phi Omega. He served in the Army and then returned to his hometown of Stockton to practice taxation law and estate planning. He had been president of the Stockton Estate Planning Council and the Rotary Club. He enjoyed studying history and traveling to foreign countries. He was predeceased by his wife of eight years, Ellita Goedecke. Survivors: his children, Russell and Cynthia; and two grandchildren.
William Everett Huffman, ’52 (economics), of Ojai, Calif., February 2, at 81, after a long illness caused by a stroke. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and then opened a Ford dealership in Ojai with his father. He was an active partner in the Santa Cruz Island Club and had served as president of the Ojai Tennis Tournament. An enthusiastic participant in family life, he helped with school projects and loved camping with his children. He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty. Survivors: his wife of 38 years, Dana; his children, Juli Clark, Laura McMorrow, Jennifer Sabini, David Alexander and Paul Alexander; and 10 grandchildren.
Patricia Ann Vandercook Osenbaugh, ’52 (history), of Pasadena, Calif., February 17, at 81, of respiratory and heart failure. She raised her sons in Arcadia, Calif., and later worked at the Stanford development office in Los Angeles. She enjoyed Stanford overseas tours, bridge and novels, and she loved her family and many friends. She was predeceased by her son Erik, ’76. Survivors: her son, Kurt, ’79; two grandchildren; and two sisters.
Nini Moore Horn, ’53 (history), of Long Beach, Calif., February 21, at 80, after a 16-year battle with breast cancer. She was a member of Cap & Gown. She was known for her work in education and the arts, including 10 years on the Long Beach Unified School District’s Personnel Commission and serving as president of Long Beach’s Public Corporation for the Arts. She also played a significant role in cultivating major fund-raising gifts at CSU-Long Beach, where her late husband was president. Stanford Associates presented her with an Award of Merit as well as a 10-year service pin. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen, ’53, PhD ’58. Survivors: her children, Marcia, ’77, JD ’80 and John Stephen, ’82; a grandson; a sister; and a brother.
James M. Stephenson, ’53 (communication), MBA ’56, of Carmel, Calif., February 19, at 80, of cancer. He was president of Zeta Psi and a member of the golf team. He worked at Irving Lundborg in Palo Alto before becoming the manager of the Carmel office of Clark Dodge, where he remained until retiring in 1990. He was an avid golfer and served on the Monterey Peninsula Country Club board. Passionate about Stanford sports, he held season football tickets for more than five decades. He received a 30-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Margi (Avery, ’57); his children, Marian Quade, ’78, Gail McFall, Lynne Meiers and Jim; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; a stepsister, Marion MacFarland Mack, ’54; and a stepbrother.
Marvin Herman Tennefoss, ’53 (history), of Asheville, N.C., February 17, at 83, of cancer. He was a member of Kappa Sigma and the football team. He worked in retail, business education and real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Aberdeen, Wash. He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Sally. Survivors: his wife, Carolyn; his children, Lynn, ’78, Nan Chrostek, Joani deVries and Michael; his stepson, Alan; eight grandchildren; and a brother.
Jane Lindemuth Churchill, ’54 (communication), of Middletown, Conn., October 17, at 80. She was on the Daily staff. After graduation she worked for Sunset magazine, then moved to Middletown in 1965. The following year brought her to Durham, N.C., where she raised four sons and worked for many years at the Durham Public Library. She had a great appreciation for the beauty in life and believed in the worth and dignity of every individual. Survivors: her children, Andrew, Ian, Bruce and Matthew, JD ’93; seven grandchildren; a sister; a stepsister; and her former husband, William, ’51.
Janeene Knipe Coleman, ’54 (history), MA ’55 (education), of Auburn, Calif., February 17, at 79, of pneumonia. She was a member of Cap & Gown and the Daily staff. She taught at Placer High School and later served as vice principal for 18 years. She held numerous positions in her community, including a term as planning commissioner and six years on the Placer County Library Advisory Board. She was a life member of the AAUW and a charter board member of the Placer Women’s Center. She loved travel and bridge. Survivors: her husband, James; her daughter, Julie Coleman Moore; her foster daughter, Denise McAdam; and three grandchildren.
Brian Howard Simpson, ’54 (political science), of Walnut Creek, Calif., January 17, at 79. He was a member of Delta Chi. He served in the Army reserves and then completed his law degree at USC. He was an attorney examiner for the INS for 25 years, and in 1983 he was appointed a U.S immigration judge serving in San Francisco. He enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling with his wife and visiting with friends and family. He was predeceased by his son Michael. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Diane (Thias, ’55); his son Allan; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Myron Robert “Bob” Wilson Jr., ’54 (basic medical sciences), MD ’57, of Palm Springs, Calif., March 23, at 79. He was on the Daily staff. He served in the Navy and later joined the staff of the Mayo Clinic, where he helped establish the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. In 1971 he left to develop a freestanding psychiatric hospital and training program, which eventually expanded to accommodate 80 patients. He also held numerous academic appointments and was a fellow in the American Psychiatric Association, among others. He served several terms as vestryman and treasurer at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Los Angeles.
Mary Kathryn Baird, ’56, MA ’59 (economics), of San Bruno, Calif., February 8, at 78. She began her career at SRI and in 1971 joined Envirotech, later Lurgi Corp., where she remained until moving to Utah International in 1985. She was an active volunteer for the conservancy of San Bruno Mountain and also served as a peer counselor in a county program. Her interests included painting, yoga, travel and sailing. She enjoyed continued connections with Stanford classmates, regularly celebrating her birthday in Oregon with the family of a Stanford roommate and traveling annually to explore the Southeast with another roommate.
LouAnne Hargraves Hendrix, ’57 (history) of Pasadena, Calif., February 28, at 75, of cancer. She was a longtime member and past president of the Pasadena Assistance League. She was a world traveler and a voracious reader, and she enjoyed crossword puzzles, bridge, French and tennis. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Robb. Survivors: her children, Julia Townsend, Jaquelyn Chipot, Jennifer Loomis, Don and Robb; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a brother.
Mary Ellen Romney MacArthur, ’57 (communication), of Claremont, Calif., October 6, at 77. She was on the Daily staff. She taught English and journalism to high school students while earning a master’s degree in English. Later she earned her PhD in English from the U. of Oregon and taught at Lane Community College and the U. of Oregon. She received Pasadena’s Teacher of the Year award in 1989. Survivors: her husband, Tom, ’57; her children, Tom, Jane Bradford, ’83, and Matt; and nine grandchildren.
Eveline Price Olson, ’57 (history), of Mercer Island, Wash., March 4, at 76. She participated in KZSU radio. She was an avid traveler and visited six Canadian provinces and 47 states as well as numerous foreign countries. She was a longtime member of the Children’s Hospital Mercer Island Guild and also belonged to the Women’s University Club, where she began studying Italian at age 69. She enjoyed attending the Seattle Symphony and the Seattle Opera. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold. Survivors: her children, Jane Beck, Charles and Peter; and seven grandchildren.
Harold Livermore Whitten Jr., ’58 (geology), of Reno, Nev., January 23, at 75. He was president of Phi Delta Theta. After working briefly at Standard Oil, he enjoyed a long career in finance and spent 40 years with Dean Witter as an adviser and senior manager. He spent summers at Lake Tahoe with his family and loved fishing, cooking, playing the guitar and canoeing. He received a 10-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He was predeceased by his wife, Tomme (Barbour, ’58). Survivors: his fiancée, Jean O’Brien; his children, Brett, Tyler, Alexa and Lizabeth; and 10 grandchildren.
Barbara Jean Beauchamp Fink, ’59 (nursing), of Bullhead City, Ariz., March 1, at 75. She participated in the Chaparral. She worked as a registered nurse and later, after further studies at the U. of Virginia, as a nurse practitioner. She converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served the church in many capacities throughout her life. She loved drawing, painting quilting, reading, leatherwork and ceramics. Survivors: her husband, David; her children, Nani Jarrell and Michelle Beardsley; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother.
1960s
Christopher Roger Hooper, ’62 (political science), of Stanley, Idaho, November 11, at 70. He was a member of Delta Chi. He received his law degree from the U. of Idaho and served five terms in the Idaho State House of Representatives. Later he practiced law in Reno, Nev., until retiring to Stanley in 2003. He had been board chair of the Stanley Community Library. He was predeceased by his son Richard. Survivors: his children, Jennifer Washington and Drake; four grandchildren; and a brother.
Carolyn Martha Barnes Lemm, ’63 (history), MA ’63 (education), of Palo Alto, February 27, at 71. She taught high school and had lived in Australia and Hawaii with her husband, Bruce, ’63. Later she moved to San Francisco and became a legal secretary, then returned to Palo Alto. She enjoyed competitive ballroom dancing, skiing, tennis and gardening, and she became a Life Master in bridge in 2011. Survivors include a sister, Betty Barnes Parks, ’54.
Gordon Chisolm Douglas, ’63 (psychology), of Walnut Creek, Calif., January 22, at 70, after a seven-year battle with prostate and bone cancer. He was a member of LSJUMB and the choir. He worked for the Social Security Administration Department at the state and federal level for more than 30 years. A world traveler, he had visited every continent. He was a gourmet chef and loved to entertain family and friends. Survivors include his domestic partner of 43 years, Tony Querciagrossa.
Jack Wray Blumenstein, ’65 (political science), of Lake Forest, Ill., and Ketchum, Idaho, February 29, at 68. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma and the Daily staff. He was an attorney at Davis Polk and Wardwell as well as Brown and Bain. Later he served in many executive roles, including vice president of ROLM Corp. and of IBM United States. In 1996 he co-founded Blumenstein/Thorne Information Partners and helped to finance and guide many technology companies, including Gogo Inc., where he was director at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his son Charlie, MS ’99. Survivors: his wife of 43 years, Sarah (Wood, ’69); his children, Christopher, ’93, and Matthew, ’00; a brother; and a sister.
Willoughby George “Wib” Walling, ’65 (history), of Brookline, Mass., February 4, at 69, from complications of lung cancer. He earned an MDiv from Union Theological Seminary and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He was an artist and founding member of the Street Academy program for high school dropouts in New York City. He was awarded a five-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: his wife of 44 years, Susan; his children, Jessica and Hayden; two grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.
Dennis Charles Stanwood, ’66 (psychology), of Foster City, Calif., February 23, at 67, of an abdominal aortic aneurysm while on a business trip to Israel. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. He earned an MBA at UCLA and founded, managed and sold two successful retail businesses. Later he spent more than 25 years as a consultant to Advantage Performance, leading seminars in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. His many hobbies included golf, boating, scuba diving and skiing. Survivors: his wife, Terri; his children, Gina Kramer and Lori Brystan; three grandchildren; and a brother, Tucker, ’70.
1970s
Robert Edward “Rob” Colby, ’70 (psychology), of Albuquerque, N.M., February 8, at 63, of bladder cancer. He earned two master’s degrees and practiced psychotherapy for his career, but his real life’s work was writing poetry, usually with a cowboy lilt and a Buddhist tilt. He was a Burning Man stalwart, supreme ironist and irrepressible raconteur who cultivated hundreds of friends, many of whom traveled to see him in his final days. Survivors: his wife, Isabel Boldiszar; and a brother, Raggio, ’68.
Robert Joel Kamin, ’78 (psychology), Oakland, January 27, at 55, of murder. He was a clinical psychologist for inmates in the San Francisco County jail system. His wife, Susan Poff, was also killed. Survivors include his brother and his father.
1980s
Benedict Gerhard Armstrong, ’81 (biological sciences), of Leavenworth, Wash., January 28, at 52, after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He earned an MBA from USC and worked as a CPA for 22 years, starting his own practice in 1995. He fulfilled a longtime dream of farming by building a barn, tending chickens, sowing hayseed and driving a carriage with his horse. He was passionate about flying, surfing, preaching and studying the Scriptures. Survivors: his wife, Ann; his children, Benjamin, Abraham, Sabina, Samuel and Julia; four grandchildren; a sister; and two brothers.
1990s
Ammon Eric Gustafson, ’91, MS ’97 (electrical engineering), of Portland, Ore., September 17, at 43, after a two-year battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He was on the crew team. He worked most recently for Digimarc Corp. as a senior staff engineer in research and development, and he had been awarded more than 25 patents. He had served as a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in São Paulo, Brazil. He enjoyed singing, scouting, cycling, crossword puzzles, building sandcastles and time with family. Survivors: his wife, Shelli; his children, Delaney, Cori and Ben; his parents, Carl and Louise; four sisters; and three brothers.
Donald George Dickson, ’96 (economics), January 31, at 52, of natural causes. He grew up in Palo Alto. A voracious reader, he celebrated life and loved people, music and raising hell. He was a beloved son, brother and friend.
Laura Rae Bates, ’98 (psychology), of Sioux Falls, S.D., February 25, at 35, after suffering from disabling illness for many years and a five-year fight with cancer. She excelled in academics and fine arts, enjoyed playing the piano and was a member of Holy Spirit Parish. She was courageous and compassionate and always thought of others before herself. Survivors: her parents, Thomas and Lois; her grandmother; one sister; and two brothers.
2010s
Samantha Alohilani “Sam” Wopat, ’14, of Goleta, Calif., March 25, at 19, after a medical emergency. She was a member of the volleyball team. She was on the track and field, basketball and volleyball teams while a student at Dos Pueblos High in Goleta. She particularly excelled at volleyball and was a member of the 2010 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team and a three-time member of U.S. Junior Olympic squads. Survivors: her parents, Ron and Kathy; her twin sister, Carly, ’14; and two brothers.
Business
Richard Cary Hill, MBA ’54, of Tiburon, Calif., February 5, at 82. He was director of the Marin Municipal Water District from 1996 to 2005 and served on the Marin Civil Grand Jury in 1994. He was also a member of the Tiburon Parks & Open Space Commission. He was known for his lively sense of humor, his love of education and his caring ways. Survivors: his wife of 32 years, Jill; his children, Wendy Ward, Debbie Jones and Cary; his stepchildren, Jim Culp and Mary Jo Epperson; eight grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
Education
Maurice F. Freehill, MA ’47, EdD ’48, of Shoreline, Wash., January 27, at 96. He served as professor, education and psychology, and director of psychological services at Western Washington State College for 13 years. In 1962 he joined the faculty of the U. of Washington as professor of educational psychology; he taught there from 1962 to 1986 and was chair of the department for most of his tenure. He wrote four books and more than 100 articles. He was a talented oil and watercolor painter and an accomplished gardener. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Kay; his son, Bernard; and a sister.
Gerald Leland Schmidt, MA ’55, of San Jose, December 19, at 80, of heart complications. He served as an administrator in the Palo Alto United School District for 35 years at Greendell, Addison, Ventura, Creekside and Juana Briones elementary schools. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Laverne; his children, Laura Seiden and Gerald Jr.; three grandchildren; and a brother.
Raul Gregory Diez, MA ’56, of Santa Rosa, Calif., February 5, at 87. He served in the Navy during World War II and received the Gold Star and the Air Medal. He taught industrial arts for 29 years at Santa Rosa High, where he was beloved by his students for his boomerang activities and slingshot escapades. He was an acclaimed steelhead fly fisherman and enjoyed fishing in the waters of the Russian River. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Nancy; his children, Lisa Stein, Trina Gold and Greg; eight grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.
Warren Ellison Smith, EdD ’57, of Eugene, Ore., February 13, at 92, of heart failure. He served in the Marines during World War II. He taught and coached at Lewis and Clark College and later taught in and was head of the health department at the U. of Oregon, retiring in 1985 as a professor emeritus. He loved to travel and was active in sports as a participant, coach and fan. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Irene, and a granddaughter. Survivors: his children, Carol Wilson and David; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister.
James Lorenz Wiese, MA ’69, of Odessa, Texas, February 1, at 75, of complications from a brain tumor. He worked in Japan for 34 years in roles including chaplain and principal of Holy Hope Lutheran School, director of development for the American School in Japan and founding headmaster and board chair of Osaka International School. Later he worked with schools in the United States and also served as interim pastor at numerous churches. He enjoyed botany and had a lifelong love of music. He was predeceased by his son Mark. Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Rita; his children, Julie Froude, David, Jonathan, Deborah and Joel; 10 grandchildren; and two brothers.
Mary Ann Noon Haw, PhD ’78, of Oakland, February 9, at 71. Prior to attending Stanford, she worked as a nurse at the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic. She was a professor at San Francisco State U., where she founded the graduate program in nursing. She devoted her life to others and served on numerous committees at her church. Survivors: her husband, Tom; and her children, Melanie and Rebecca.
Engineering
Howard Fred Matthews, MS ’55 (engineering science), of Los Altos, February 19, at 97. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked at NASA Ames Research Center from 1941 until 1973, beginning with flight research and ending with the Pioneer space program. He was a voracious reader and an avid golfer, and he enjoyed family vacations. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Audrey. Survivors: his children, Karen, Janice and Roger; five grandchildren; and a sister.
Ernest Jas Wilkinson Jr., MS ’56 (electrical engineering), of Sudbury, Mass., March 10, at 84. He served in the Navy during World War II. His career included work for Sandia Corp. on nuclear weapons development and for GTE in Massachusetts on advanced radar and communications equipment R&D. He also worked for Comsat Corp. on satellite communications systems, published many technical papers and was granted several U.S. patents. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Ruth; his children, Donna Reid and Karen Lowe; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
William B. “Bill” Higgins, Engr. ’62 (aeronautics and astronautics), of Oxnard, Calif., February 7, at 89. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War during his 27-year career in the Marines. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Stars and Presidential Unit Citation, among other awards. Later he worked at Hughes Aircraft and then purchased his own company, Advance Food Machine. He enjoyed skiing, flying his 172 Cessna airplane and jazz music. He was predeceased by his sweetheart, Lavone Nicoloff. Survivors: his children, Mark, Lisa and Carl; and five grandchildren.
John Arnold Kusters, MS ’65 (electrical engineering), of Cupertino, March 1, at 74, after a long battle with a debilitating illness. He served in the Air Force prior to attending Stanford. He worked for more than 35 years as an electrical engineer at Hewlett-Packard, Efratom and Agilent, and his work contributed to technologies such as the atomic clock and GPS. He was active in the IEEE and mentored youth in the Boy Scouts for several decades. In his later years, he taught CPR and first aid to thousands through the Red Cross. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Sheila; his children, John, Robert, James and David; three grandchildren; and two sisters.
Wilson Hon-Chung Tang, Engr. ’69, PhD ’69 (civil engineering), of Hong Kong, January 5, at 68. He taught at the U. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign for 27 years, then joined the Hong Kong U. of Science and Technology in 1996 as chair professor and head of the department of civil engineering. He had more than 250 technical publications and co-authored a book, Probability Concepts in Engineering Planning and Design, that is used in universities worldwide. He received many professional awards and was a Guggenheim fellow. He loved food and enjoyed music, traveling, hiking and time with family and friends. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Bernadette; his children, Tze-John and Joyce, ’99; three grandchildren; his parents; two sisters; and three brothers.
Mark Sheldon Montgomery, PhD ’84 (civil engineering), of Shingle Springs, Calif., January 17, at 58, after a long battle with cancer. He worked with several engineering firms in Shingle Springs as well as for Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (DOE). He was a devoted father, coaching many of his children’s athletic teams, and he cherished his time with family. Survivors: his wife of 33 years, Jeanine; his children, Matthew, David and Jamie; and his father, Sheldon.
Humanities and Sciences
Thomas M. Bolton Jr., MA ’47 (history), of Sacramento, February 22, at 91. He served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Stanford as an instructor of naval sciences, then went to work for Merchants National Bank, which was founded by his father-in-law. He spent 57 years at the bank, starting in operations and ultimately becoming president and CEO in 1978. He gave his time and talents to many community organizations, including Sutter Community Hospitals and the Sacramento Rotary Club. He enjoyed taking cruises with his wife and spending time at their Sea Ranch home. He took pleasure in his prize show dogs, especially boxers and Great Danes. He was predeceased by his wife, Roberta (Robinson, ’48), and his son, Tom. Survivors include two grandchildren.
Arthur Rich Watkins, PhD ’48 (German studies), of Orem, Utah, February 23, at 95. He served in the Army during World War II. He had a long career at BYU, where he began teaching foreign languages in 1952. He co-authored several German textbooks and taught many languages, including German, French, Italian and Russian. After retiring, he was biographer for the BYU Emeritus Association for eight years. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed gardening and reading. He loved spending time with family. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth. Survivors: his children, Annette Mann, Laurel Taylor, Marie Galbraith, Denise Burton, Bryan, Paul, Lynn and Ronald; 42 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
Jerry Dawson Wethington, MS ’60 (mathematics), of Grand Junction, Colo., February 12, at 84, of cancer. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and then joined the Air Force. He served in Europe and was also stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he taught mathematics and helped in the integration of computer technology into the Air Force. Later he became a professor of mathematics and computer science at Mesa State College. He enjoyed cross-country bicycling, traveling and skiing, and he was an Olympic torchbearer for the 2002 Olympics. He was predeceased by his second wife, Marion. Survivors: his wife, Jane; his first wife, Dorothy; his children, John, Jeri Paull and Jacqui Frehling; his stepchildren, Mike Kiefer, Beth Buesher, Jennifer Cisneros and Chris Kiefer, his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
Frederick R. Long, Gr. ’63 (Latin American studies), of Marysville, Wash., January 7, at 79, after a long struggle with diabetes. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He taught Spanish in several high schools and colleges prior to attending Stanford. Later he worked as an administrative planner for the Hawaii Curriculum Center and also developed and directed Project Aloha. He then started his own company, Educational Planners and Evaluators. Survivors: his wife, Gloria; his son, Alexander; and a granddaughter.
David Lee Cowger, MA ’65 (Latin American studies), of San Francisco, January 13, at 81, of cancer complications. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a reporter at the Palo Alto Times and in 1967 he took a job as an editor at the Sacramento Bee. He retired from the Bee in 1992, having been a features editor and a news editor. He was known for his wry humor, pragmatism, passion for reading and devotion to his grandchild. He was predeceased by his former wife, Olga. Survivors: his son, Eric; a granddaughter; a sister; and a brother.
Jim Frank Heath, PhD ’67 (history), of Lake Oswego, Ore., January 4, at 80, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He served in the Air Force. He joined the history department of Portland State College (now University) in 1967 and served in many capacities, including dean of undergraduate instruction and interim associate vice president for academic affairs, until retiring in 1993. He published numerous articles and authored a book, Decade of Disillusionment: The Kennedy-Johnson Years. Survivors: his wife of 37 years, Judith; his children, Nancy Heath Jarigese and Ann; two granddaughters; a brother; and his first wife, Carole.
Paul Nicholas Ilacqua, MS ’77 (mathematics), of Tracy, Calif., February 16, at 59, after a brief battle with cancer. Born and raised in San Francisco, he earned his undergraduate degree at Santa Clara U. He was a true math scholar and helped many young people excel in the subject. Survivors: his wife, Janet; his son, Nicholas; a brother; and a sister.
Law
Norman A. Stoner, JD ’40, of Los Gatos, Calif., October 21, at 97, after a short illness. He served in the Navy during World War II. While at Stanford, he and his brother opened a breakfast delivery service at Encina Hall, delivering a roll and orange juice to students in their rooms for 20 cents per day. After the war, he had a private law practice in estate and trust affairs and was later associated with the firm Mount, Spelman & Fingerman. He practiced law in San Jose for 50 years and was presented with an award from the Santa Clara Bar Association in recognition of his service. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, MA ’77. Survivors: his children, Robert, Martin, ’71, and Douglas; and a brother, Gerald, ’42, MBA ’49.
Bernard John Favaro, JD ’49, of Cupertino, February 14, at 91. He served in the Marines during World War II and earned 13 battle stars. After graduating from Stanford, he served as deputy district attorney of Santa Cruz County and then founded a law firm that became Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell. He was deeply involved in local, national and international swimming and was a founding member of the international swimming (FINA) doping panel. He loved physical activity and the outdoors, and he swam laps and hiked trails in Yosemite well into his 80s. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne (Roberts, MA ’47). Survivors: his children, Joanna, John, Ken, ’78, MBA ’83, Jim, ’78, Paul, ’80, and BJ; 14 grandchildren, including Alexander, ’12; and three great-grandchildren.
Howard M. Daschbach Jr., JD ’51, of Atherton, February 9, at 87, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He served in the Army during World War II. After law school he established his practice in Menlo Park and provided counsel to individuals and families for 43 years. He was a 57-year parishioner at St. Raymond Catholic Church and a longtime member of the Menlo Circus Club, where he enjoyed playing tennis. He was a loyal San Francisco Giants fan and was happiest playing dominos with his children and grandchildren. Stanford Associates awarded him a five-year service pin. He was predeceased by his daughter Michele Fast. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Leonore; his children LeeLee Cusenza, Rooney, Lisa Fuerst, Laura Pitchford and Mark, ’84; 18 grandchildren, including Doyle Pitchford, ’13; two great-granddaughters; and a sister.
