Faculty and Staff
James Brice "Jim" McClenahan, of Jackson, Calif., December 25, at 83, following a long illness. A graduate of DePauw U. and Washington U. Medical School, he was on the clinical medical staff at Stanford, where he worked for 20 years primarily as the director of Cowell Student Health Services. In 1983 he moved to Amador County to become the county public health officer, a position he held for 10 years. After retiring, he and his wife ran an antique store. Survivors: his wife, Glenda; children, Wynn Burkett, '81, Kristin Bradach, '83, and Brian; nine grandchildren; one sister; and his former wife, Sharon.
Norman Hugh Nie, PhD '71 (political science), of Sun Valley, Idaho, April 2, at 72. While at Stanford, he collaborated on a computer software package to automate the analysis of quantitative data, SPSS. He was CEO of SPSS until 1992 and continued as board chair. He was a professor of political science and department chair at the U. of Chicago until his retirement in 1998. Then he returned to Stanford as research professor and founding director of the Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society. The author of several award-winning books, he was a nationally recognized expert on voting behavior. Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Carol; daughters, Lara Slotwiner-Nie and Anne; and two granddaughters.
1930s
Elizabeth Ziemer "Betts" Hawkins Custer, '32 (philosophy), of Rye, N.Y., March 1, at 104. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, worked on the Stanford Daily and played on the tennis team. A longtime advocate for people with mental illness, she helped found the Friends and Relatives of the Psychiatric Institute at New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Ben. Survivors: her children, Benjamin Jr., Barry, Carson Custer Taylor and Penelope; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Catherine Esther "Cattie" Clift Peck, '35 (political science), of Palo Alto, March 20, at 101. She loved travel, world affairs, tennis and Democratic presidents from FDR to Obama. Well into her 90s, she thought nothing of walking three miles to the nearest Trader Joe's for a case of "Two Buck Chuck" Chardonnay. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Templeton. Survivors: her children, Templeton, '64, and Sharon, '70.
Dorothy Estella Gaff Ehret Steinheimer, '35 (education), of Sacramento, June 5, 2014, at 100. She worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for several years prior to the arrival of her children. She was a dedicated volunteer for various organizations, most recently the Belle Coolidge Library. She was predeceased by her first husband, Louis Ehret, '33, and second husband, Charles Steinheimer, '36. Survivors: her children, David Ehret and Gayle Ehret, '74; and four grandchildren, including Hugh Ehret Cunningham, '10, MS '14.
Donald C. Singer, '37 (economics), of Scottsdale, Ariz., March 13, at 100. He spent 42 years as a senior engineer in the water department of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. in San Francisco. He loved music and all sports, especially the Oakland A's, and lived a long life on his terms with good faith and great humor. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Norma. Survivors: his sons, Charles and Robert.
1940s
David Walker Calfee, '42 (political science), of Meadow Vista, Calif., February 6, at 93. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda and served in the Marine Corps. After the war, he attended law school and practiced in California until being elected municipal court judge in 1958. He was a member of the Richmond Rotary Club for more than 60 years, a longtime supporter of the Boy Scouts and an active member of SIRS. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Helen (Bergman, '43). Survivors: his wife of 20 years, Betty; children, David III, '67, Kent, Shirley and Laura; eight grandchildren, including Corinne, '99; and two great-grandchildren.
Harriet Vivian "Hattie" Fisher Holstrom, '42 (English), of Carmel, Calif., January 21, at 94. She worked on the Stanford Daily. As an Air Force wife, she was an active volunteer and gracious hostess, and she enjoyed reading, writing and music, especially opera. In retirement, she and her husband were devoted to travel, golf and gardening. She was predeceased by her husband, Brick. Survivors: her five children; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Helen Caroline Kimball Pinkerton Pidduck, '42 (education), of Oxnard, Calif., December 10, 2013, at 92. She served on the Ocean View School Board, 14 years as chair, and was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard. She also served on the Ventura County Symphony board and was active for more than 67 years in the PEO. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edwin Pinkerton, and second husband, Richard Pidduck. Survivors: her children, Kurt, '65, Richard, '69, Jane and Carolyn; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Jane Triest Burrows, '43 (social science/social thought), of San Francisco, March 24, at 93. In the 1950s and '60s, she worked at Saks Fifth Avenue as a fashion commentator. Then she launched her own business, BurroCraft, through which she made gold silhouettes of children their mothers would wear as charms. In her 70s she earned a certificate in advanced gerontology at UC-Berkeley and, combined with her photography skills, became the in-house photographer at the Jewish Home of San Francisco. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Sumner. Survivors: her children, Lynn Bunim, Nancy Jones and Steven; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Donald Floyd Dillon, '43 (political science), of Carmel, Calif., February 9, at 93. He served in World War II and Korea and joined his father in the nursery business in Ventura County. He became president of Four Winds Growers, expanding the nursery to four locations, and president of both the International Plant Propagators and Saratoga Horticulture Research Foundation. He also served as mayor of Fremont for five years during his 16 years on the Fremont City Council. An active community member and volunteer, he was known for his energy, problem solving and consensus building. Survivors: his wife of 71 years, Mary Ann (Walker, '43); children, Don Jr., Mary Helen Seeger and Debbie Dillon-Adams; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mary Lindley "Mimi" Murray Griffin-Jones, '43 (biological sciences), MD '46, of San Rafael, Calif., March 7, at 92. While raising her children, she worked as a pediatrician for the Marin County Health Department. The family traveled often, hiking, camping in the High Sierra and river-rafting throughout the West. She helped found Action for Nature and was a founding board member of the Bolinas Museum. She was predeceased by one granddaughter. Survivors: her husband, Clinton Jones III; daughters, Linda Henke, '69, Anne Lynn, Carol Griffin and Joan Griffin; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Douglas Murray, '49, MA '51, MD '56.
John M. "Jack" Higgins, '46 (history), of Oakland, February 25, at 90. He was a member of Zeta Psi and the basketball and football teams. A World War II veteran, he enjoyed a long career in his family lumber business, JE Higgins, founded in 1884. He was an athlete through and through, inducted into the Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, and also loved playing bridge and doing crossword puzzles. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Eileen. Survivors: his children, Suzanne Bales, Irene Fandrey and Michael; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Joan Wonder Rice Elliott, '47 (economics), of San Rafael, Calif., March 27, at 88. Passionate about books, she devoted countless hours to Book Passage in Corte Madera, Calif. She also supported Hospice by the Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, '43, JD '49. Survivors: her children, Becky MacGuire, Diana Moore and Ted Rice, '80; stepchildren, Bruce and Douglas Elliott, Sarah Finkenstaedt and Ann Elliott Grube, '74; and seven grandchildren.
Marsha M. Bates Livingstone, '47 (social science/social thought), of Portland, Ore., September 23, at 89. She was a director of the Oregon Transfer Co., gave her time to several organizations and charities, including the Perry Center and Portland Garden Club, and wrote Particular Parties, a cookbook to benefit the Oregon Medical Association. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, and son Ernest Jr. Survivors: her children, Joan, Donald and Sarah; and four grandchildren.
Emmet John Purcell, '47 (undergraduate law), of San Francisco, March 6, at 92. He served in the Navy and moved to New York after college and worked for the Wilbur Ellis Co. Then he moved west and formed the Island Sun Co., an importer/exporter of food products, and Emmet Purcell and Associates, a brokerage company. A champion sailor, skier, and swimmer, he was also a founding member of the Hospital de la Famiglia that provides free medical services to remote villagers in Guatemala. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy. Survivors: his children, William, Thomas, '77, James and Anne; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Herbert R. Hertel Jr., '48 (humanities), of Soquel, Calif., August 10, 2014, at 90. A World War II veteran, his first job after graduation was working in the mailroom at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Later he acted in the Pasadena Play House Theater and worked at the USC bookstore. He wrote poetry, short stories and plays, and three of his one-act plays were produced off-off Broadway. Besides reading, he loved to travel, going to the opera and playing bridge. Survivors include his sister, Minna, '56.
George S. Ritzau, '48 (biological sciences), of Banning, Calif., February 7, at 90. He was a World War II combat medic in Germany and spent much of his working life in commercial real estate and shopping center management. He was honest and compassionate and believed his greatest accomplishments were his family whom he loved without reservation. He was predeceased by his wife Anne. Survivors: his wife Paula; children, Sue Farley, Jan Wiley, Lisa Masi and Bob; 11 grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters.
Edgar H. Booth, '48 (communication), of Glen Rock, N.J., February 21, at 88, after a long illness. He worked at the Stanford Daily and attended law school at Harvard before joining his father at Booth, Lipton & Lipton in New York. He practiced law for 60 years, specializing in bankruptcy and insolvency cases. In Glen Rock, he served on the board of education in the 1970s, including a year as board president. Survivors: his wife of 68 years, Joan; children, Janet Zide and Charles; five grandchildren; and one sister.
Paul Jerome Hoffman, '49 (psychology), MA '51 (education), PhD '54 (psychology), of San Carlos, Calif., April 11, 2014, at 90. A World War II veteran, he conducted pioneering research on mathematical modeling of human judgment and decision-making. He was founder and president of the Oregon Research Institute and held faculty appointments at several schools, including UC-Berkeley and the U. of Oregon. An avid Cardinal sports fan, he was a frequent attendee of the football, basketball and women's volleyball games. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Elaine. Survivors: his children, Valerie, Jonathan and Lisa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his partner, Eve Masonek.
John Edward Leveen, '49 (industrial engineering), of San Ramon, Calif., November 21, at 91. He was a member of Theta Xi and received the Governors' Award from Stanford Associates in 1994. A World War II veteran, he worked for the Food Machinery Corp. in San Jose but spent most of his career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Moffett Field. He was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Menlo Park, and his natural hospitality and gourmet cooking provided him with a wealth of friends. Survivors include his sister, Phyllis, '47, MA '51.
1950s
Hester Fuller Eastham, '50 (history), of Albuquerque, N.M., March 9, at 86, after a period of failing health. She earned a master's degree in history from Radcliffe College/Harvard U. and became the first woman to be named chair of the Bernalillo County, N.M., Republican Party. She served on the vestry of the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque and sang in the choir for many years. Survivors: her children, William, Clarissa, '80, Miranda, Sebastian and Nicholas; and six grandchildren.
LeRoy Bradbury Marsh Jr., '50 (mechanical engineering), of San Mateo, December 12, at 96. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, retiring as a colonel. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ramona, and daughter, Pamela. Survivors: his wife, Patricia; son, Brad; stepson, Norman Caryl; and two grandchildren.
Peter Nicholas "Walt" Varellas, '50 (sociology), of Fresno, Calif., March 3, at 91. He served in the Army and was a member and president of Theta Chi. In addition to his career in corrugated container sales, he devoted time to family and friends, enjoying summer trips to Stanford Sierra Camp, painting and photography. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Joan. Survivors: his children, Lisa Greenfield, Larry and Lance; and six grandchildren, including Peter, '06, MS '07, MBA '14.
Jacqueline Goodyear Hoff, '51 (education), of Raleigh, N.C., April 5, of lupus erythematosus, ovarian cancer and Parkinson's disease. She earned a master's degree in special education from Western Michigan U. and was an active volunteer in her children's schools. She chaired the local March of Dimes campaign, was in several bridge clubs and enjoyed attending author lectures. Survivors: her husband of 65 years, Lawrence, '50; children, Cathy Cantor, Frederick, '82, and Lisa, '84; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister.
Nancy Lou Grandin Hutchinson, '51 (romantic languages), of Pebble Beach, Calif., February 5, at 85. She loved nature and was a tireless volunteer at the Green Fingers Garden Club and a docent at the Audubon Society of Greenwich, Conn. An avid tennis player and world traveler, she enjoyed the symphony, the company of friends and playing with her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Karl, '50, MBA '52. Survivors: her children, Jim, Bonnie Zellerbach and Pete; six grandchildren; and one sister, Susan Grandin Taylor, '57.
James Erwin "Jim" Black, '52 (undergraduate law), of Destin, Fla., March 23, at 91. He served in World War II and received a law degree from Southwestern U. He practiced until age 70, when he closed his law office, Black and Caldwell. He enjoyed golf and the company of friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty. Survivors: his wife, Suzanne; daughters, Merle, Barbara and Margie; one grandson; one great-grandson; and one sister.
Frederick A. Dahl, '52 (petroleum engineering), MBA '59, of Pasadena, Calif., March 22, at 86. As a lieutenant in the Army, he served on Bahrain Island and Kodiak Island, Alaska, using the experiences to establish his own company, Dale-Dahl Associates, which specialized in sales of technical engineering instrumentation. One of his proudest achievements was becoming an Eagle Scout, and he loved playing golf and chess and sharing stories with his family. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dixie. Survivors: his wife of 28 years, Patricia; children, Tammie Dahl Kallen and Steven; stepdaughters, Cathi Barker and LisaMarie Mamrelli; seven grandchildren; and one brother.
Ann Mason Willrich Funk, '52 (history), of Santa Barbara, Calif., February 2, at 84. While raising her children, she gave her time to many community organizations. In 1975 she was appointed head of the Santa Monica Centennial's Historical Activities Committee and later served as founding chair of the Santa Monica Historical Society. Later she turned to writing, earning a master's degree from Antioch College in 1997 and publishing Lifeblood in 2012. Survivors: her husband of 61 years, Ron, '50; children, Jonathan, Christine, Mason, '80, and Carl; seven grandchildren; and one brother.
Lolita Lois Berns Renshaw, '52, MA '54 (education), of Hillsborough, Calif., January 30, at 84, following a stroke. She volunteered at the San Francisco Opera Guild, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the Marin Country Day School. She was predeceased by her husband, John. Survivors: her children, Alan Nichols, '81, and Sharon Nichols, '79; stepdaughters, Corrine and Allison Renshaw; and four grandchildren.
John Griffith "Jack" Rye, '52 (petroleum engineering), of San Jose, February 3, at 84, of prostate cancer. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and played on the 1952 Rose Bowl football team. He enjoyed a successful career in the oil business, holding top management positions with Richfield Oil Corp. and Global Marine Inc. and founding HiPoint Petroleum, an oil exploration company. After retiring, he moved to the Sonoma coast and helped fund and build the Gualala Arts Center. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Shirley; sons, Alan, Paul, '79, and John; eight grandchildren, including Camille, '10; and four great-grandchildren.
Thomas Sabin Blount, '54 (economics), of Woodland Hills, Calif., January 21, at 82. At Stanford he participated in NROTC and joined Phi Kappa Sigma. After serving in the Navy, he earned an MBA from Harvard and relocated to California. He consulted to the aerospace industry as president of Center for Management Sciences and then worked at Hughes Aircraft for 18 years. He founded Serving the Spirit Foundation for his charitable activities, was an ordained minister and promoted alternative medicine, healing and spirituality. Survivors include one brother.
Mary Jane Glasbrenner Cheney, '54 (education), December 30, at 82, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She participated in the choir as an undergraduate and received a 15-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: her husband of nearly 60 years, Al, '56; children, Cathy Sears, Al, Bob and Scott; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two siblings.
Wilford Rollin King, '55, MA '57, MA '66, EdD '70 (education), of Orangevale, Calif., January 30, at 84. He served in the Army, ran track at Stanford and belonged to Delta Kappa Epsilon. He was an assistant track coach at Stanford and a mathematics teacher and head cross-country coach at Washington High School in Fremont, Calif. After moving to Colorado Springs, he worked for an insurance brokerage and later became the training director for Academy Life Insurance. He loved the outdoors and was a talented musician. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Barbara "Bobbie" (Donnelly, '59); children, Christi Holligan, Dan, Laura Bruess and Scott; nine grandchildren; and two siblings.
Paul A. Rudnick, '55 (biological sciences), of Los Angeles, April 1, at 81. He practiced internal medicine for many years and was considered a doctor's doctor. Many benefitted from his care, warmth, sense of humor and love of wine, food, life and people. Survivors: his wife, Sandra Harris; daughters, Claire Rudnick Polstein, Kate Cregor, Amy Katkov and Beth Zehnder; and eight grandchildren.
Louis Frank Villanueva, '55 (geology), of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, March 9, at 87. He served in World War II and worked in oil and gas exploration and production for 36 years. He retired from Texaco in 1985 only to be recruited by the city of Long Beach, Calif., to work as a division engineer. His memberships included the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Stanford Geological Society among others. He was predeceased by his son Erik. Survivors: his wife, Shelley; children, Alia, Joanie, David, Dianne Olswang-Peck, Jeff Tyler, Jerry Tyler and Joel Tyler; and 15 grandchildren.
Joseph Charles Sand Jr., '56 (geography), of Burlingame, March 8, at 80. He was a member of Theta Xi and the Paradise Park Masonic Club, and he served as a commander in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Coyote Point Flotilla 1-9. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Liese; children, Joe, Sharon, Carol Sand-Richard and Audrey; eight grandchildren; and one brother.
William Henry "Bill" Tarr, '56 (history), of Menlo Park, January 29, at 80. He came to Stanford on a football scholarship and joined Zeta Psi. After graduation he helped coach the freshman team and then attended Portland Dental School. He loved all sports, was a team player and always had a twinkle in his eye. Survivors: his children, William, Cinda Stoddard and Michael; their mother, Barbara; his second wife, Deanna Amos Pollock Tarr, '59; stepchildren, Jeffrey and Jennifer Pollock; and seven grandchildren.
Richard C. "Duke" Campbell II, '57 (economics), of Bellevue, Wash., and Sun City West, Ariz., March 28, 2014, at 78, of cancer. He served in the Navy and spent his 36-year career working for Safeco Insurance Co., heading offices in Texas and New Jersey and retiring as vice president of corporate personnel. His lifetime hobby was boating and he loved exploring the waters of Puget Sound and British Columbia. Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Kathleen; sons, Scott and Craig; five grandchildren; and one brother.
Kenneth Scott Ferguson, '57 (economics), of Orinda, Calif., March 1, at 79, of a stroke. A fourth-generation Californian, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and played intramural basketball. After a tour with the Navy, he returned to the Bay Area and worked in commercial and residential real estate. Survivors: his wife, Dorothy; children, Amy and Kevin; three grandchildren; one sister, Lynn Ferguson Glaze, '55, MA '66; and one brother, Douglas, JD '63.
Marcia Lee Hopper Fields, '58 (sociology), of Carmichael, Calif., December 16, at 78, of pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Daniel Sullivan, '58, and son, Lawrence Michael Sullivan. Survivors include her daughters and grandchildren.
Arthur "Craig" Steinman, '58 (architecture), of Arnold, Calif., October 22, at 78, of inoperable brain cancer. At Stanford, he was a member of the swim team and Theta Chi. He worked for Bill Busse and Ernest Kump and founded his own architectural firm in 1976 in Palo Alto, doing residential work in addition to projects on the campuses of Menlo College and Stanford and Santa Clara universities. Survivors: his wife, Maggie; children, Suzanne Steinman Raymond and Eric; stepchildren, Catlin Leonard and Justin Walker; six granddaughters; and one brother.
Paul Alan Wayte, '58 (undergraduate law), JD '60, of Pasadena, Calif., January 30, at 78, of heart failure.He practiced law in downtown Los Angeles for more than 50 years, first with Adams, Duque and Hazeltine and later with Dewey Ballantine and DLA Piper. A real estate specialist, he taught a course in real estate transactions at Pepperdine, USC and Southwestern law schools. For more than 35 years, he served on the board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and, in retirement, taught literacy at the Monrovia Public Library. He loved golf and tennis, history and genealogy and was known for his intellectual curiosity and generosity of spirit. Survivors: his wife of nearly 40 years, Nancy; his children from his first marriage, Marcia Burnett, David and Larry; stepdaughters Lee Anne Mitchel and Mary Beth Leonard; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one sister.
Richard Max Bergmann, '59 (psychology), of Mill Valley, Calif., February 6, at 76. He was born in the Philippines and attended boarding school in England, traveling at age 12 with his brother on a ship to the United States. After college, he started Security Mortgage Group, which he led for more than 35 years. Survivors: his wife, Denise Filakosky; children, Sabine, '10, Nick, Claire and Philip; two grandchildren; and two siblings.
Mary Lee Ho, '59 (English), of Honolulu, January 18, at 77. Over the course of her professional life, she worked as the executive director of the Hawaii Refugee Resettlement Organization, development executive for the U. of Hawaii Foundation and vice president of the East West Center Foundation. She also served two terms as president of the Junior League of Honolulu and helped launch the Hawaii Foodbank. She was predeceased by her daughter Heather. Survivors: her children, Cecily Sargent and Peter; three grandchildren; and three siblings.
Bette Ann Hall Polkinghorn, '59 (economics), of Sharon, Mass., January 9, at 77. She held an MA from Sacramento State and a PhD from UC-Davis and studied at Yale, UC-Berkeley and the London School of Economics. A former Fulbright scholar, she worked for USAID in Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa. A key focus of her life's research was economic measures of the relative values of work by gender. She believed that teaching economics could improve lives in undeveloped countries, reduce corruption and promote democracy. Survivors: her son, Gordon Hatcher; and two grandsons.
Allan D. Shocker, '59 (industrial engineering), of San Mateo, March 10, at 76, of congestive heart failure. He served on the faculty of many leading universities, including Cornell, the U. of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt, the U. of Washington and San Francisco State. His vibrant personality, infectious enthusiasm for travel, theater, good food and conversation brightened the lives of his friends and colleagues. Survivors include his sister.
1960s
John O. Debenham, '60 (philosophy), of Orinda, Calif., December 1, at 76, of pancreatic cancer. A captain in the Army Reserves, he joined the Berkeley Orthopedic Medical Practice in 1968 and was on the staff at Alta Bates Hospital and Children's Hospital Oakland. He served on the boards of Bonita House and East Bay Children's Theatre, helped raise awareness of the plight of the mentally ill and loved mentoring medical students. Survivors: his wife of 47 years, Nancy; children, Victoria and Jeffrey; one grandson; two step-grandchildren; and one brother, Warren, '55.
Frederic Charles "Fritz" Parker, '60 (English), of Oroville, Calif., May 20, 2013, at 73, of Alzheimer's. After Stanford, he joined the Air Force, serving two terms, during which he earned a master's degree at Boston U., lived in France for four years and traveled to 35 countries. When his tour of duty ended, he returned to the Bay Area. Active in the business community, he worked as an instructor for Dale Carnegie, a manager for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and management consultant. He loved books, orchids, music, photography and animals. Survivors: his sons, Ric and Christopher; and former colleague and caregiver, Cody Lawrence.
William Lloyd "Bill" Davis, '61 (history), of Montecito, Calif., March 1, at 75. A member of Delta Upsilon, he sat on many boards, including Harvard Westlake, L.A. Music Center Foundation and the Hoover Institute. He was a longtime member of the Bohemian Grove and the Rancheros. Survivors: his wife, Teran; children, Tommy, Alex, Garret and Allegra.
Susan Errett Cord Pereira, '61 (history), of Reno, Nev., March 15, at 74, of lung cancer. Her great passion was Arabian horses, and she and her husband founded Pereira Arabians, a successful and respected breeding farm. She was active in the Junior League, served on the board of trustees of the Dunn School and co-sponsored the Pereira Visiting Writers Program at UC-Irvine. She enjoyed entertaining, tennis and skiing and was very proud of becoming a life master at bridge. Survivors: her husband of 53 years, William, '59; children, Virginia Pereira Dirschl, '84, William, Philip, Susan Pereira Wilsey and Patrick; 10 grandchildren; and sisters, Sally Cord Hummel, '54, and Nancy Cord Phelps, '53.
Peter Folger Erlin, '61 (political science), of Saint Louis, January 9, at 75, of heart disease. He participated in NROTC and was a member of Delta Upsilon. After college, he spent six years in the Navy and later moved to the Bay Area, working for Western Contract Furnishings and then starting his own office furnishings business. Upon retiring, he moved to Maine to enjoy coastal living before settling in Saint Louis to be closer to family. He was a man of principle, an engaged member of the communities in which he lived, a talented writer and fantastic cook. Survivors: his wife, Susan; children, Shawn Meisl, Matt, '90, and Tim; six grandchildren; and one brother, Michael, '61.
Margreta L. Heneghan, '61 (history), of Orange, Calif., at 83. She taught at El Dorado School for Gifted Children and later held a managerial position with Computer Automation in Irvine, Calif. She and her husband worked aboard Chapman College's World Campus Afloat and she was an active member of the Women's Club of Orange. Survivors: her husband, George, PhD '70; daughters, Michelle Thomas and Maura Rouse, '80; and five grandchildren.
Janet True "Jan" Ford Crandall, '62 (history), of Burlingame, February 2, at 74. She and her family embarked on numerous travel adventures, living in Australia for two years and visiting three dozen countries in total. She was an ESL teacher for generations of immigrant families and worked as a travel agent. Her other loves were reading, biking and relaxing along the banks of the McKenzie River in Oregon. Survivors: her husband of 52 years, William, '61, MA '63; sons, William Jr., Robert, John and Russell; eight grandchildren; and one brother.
Charles Graham "Chuck" Warner, '63 (history), of Carmel Valley, Calif., January 25, at 73, of Alzheimer's. He began his law career with the San Francisco Public Defender's Office before joining the medical malpractice defense team at Hassard, Bonnington, Rogers and Huber. After moving to Monterey County in 1979, he established his own practice, served for many years as judge pro tem for the superior court and helped form a court-directed mediation program. He also taught at Hastings, Stanford and Monterey law schools. He loved mentoring young lawyers, water sports and cycling and building his own road bikes. Survivors: his wife, Lisa; sons, Charles Jr. and Bret; grandchildren; and two siblings.
William Andrew Ready, '65 (political science), MBA '68, of Louisville, Ky., August 31, 2014, at 71, of cancer. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and co-captain of the 1963 national championship water polo team. His career led him to Kentucky, where he led the sales and marketing of "extra crispy chicken" for Kentucky Fried Chicken and served as president of the company from 1979 to 1981. He later served as president of Hickory Farms and then ran his own consulting firm, Markets USA. He was predeceased by his wife Carroll. Survivors: his wife Charlotte; children, Patrick and Robyn; one granddaughter; and three siblings, including Peter, '68.
Otis Smith, '67 (political science), of Phoenix, January 28, at 69, of complications related to abdominal cancer. He was a local attorney who, with his wife, pushed for legislation making negligently firing a weapon within a municipality a felony after their 14-year-old child was killed by a stray bullet while standing in their backyard. "Shannon's Law," named for their daughter, was passed by the Arizona Legislature in 2000. He was a leading member of Arizonans for Gun Safety, which last year established the Smith Family Torchbearer Award to honor their achievements. He was predeceased by his wife, Lory. Survivors include his sons, Tyler and Travis.
Eric Forsman Carlson, '68 (English), of Stanwood, Wash., January 11, at 68. He played freshman football and belonged to Zeta Psi. An investment banker, he had numerous passions, from roses to rugby, politics to poetry, and he was a proud Boy Scout volunteer. He was predeceased by his wife Jenny. Survivors: his wife Linda.
1970s
Eugene Albert Danaher, '70 (history), of Honolulu, December 30, at 66, of cancer. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and studied at Stanford's campus in Florence, Italy. After law school at Harvard, he attended Tokyo U., where he wrote his master's thesis in Japanese. He practiced international law at Coudert Brothers, Milgrim Thomajan and Sidley Austin and taught Japanese law at Columbia U. The last 11 years of his career were spent in the legal departments at Chrysler Corp. and DaimlerChrysler. He loved traveling overseas and was a fan of football, tennis and soccer. Survivors: his wife of 37 years, Yuki; mother, Betty Kefauver Danaher, '45, MA '49; and two brothers, including Brian, '71.
Robert Heath "Bob" Trezevant, '71 (history), of Los Angeles, February 26, at 65, of cancer. A professor at the Leventhal School of Accounting at USC for the past 25 years, he also served on the editorial advisory board of the Harvard Business Review of China. He volunteered his time teaching basic accounting and personal finance to disadvantaged youth through the National Academy of Finance and Los Angeles Educational Partnership. He was a brilliant researcher, an expert on the Asian financial crisis and a true fan of the San Francisco Giants. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy, and two brothers.
Nicholas John "Nick" Spaeth, '72 (English), JD '77, of Kansas City, Mo., March 16, 2014, at 64, of an apparent heart condition. He was a former Rhodes scholar and clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court. He served two terms as attorney general in North Dakota before working as a partner in several national law firms and general counsel for three Fortune 500 companies, including H&R Block. He also served as an election judge in post-war Bosnia and taught at several law schools. He loved nature, music and the camaraderie of friends. Survivors: his wife, Cindy Bedont-Spaeth, '81, MA'82; children, Kevin, Carl, Will and Lizzie; two grandchildren; his father, Jerome; and 10 siblings, including Paul, '80, and Sidney, '83.
John Allen "Jase" Fink, '73 (psychology), of Wakefield, R.I., August 25, 2014, at 64, of kidney disease. After Stanford he attended Wharton Business School and sold corporate bonds for Paine Webber, first in San Francisco and then Boston and New York. Later he moved his family to Rhode Island, where he bought and operated a hotel and then a nursery business. He was a fervent reader who also enjoyed playing cards but was happiest spending time with his family, friends and his dogs. Survivors: his children, Chandler, Devin and Mallory.
Jesse Lee Freitas, '73 (psychology), of Petaluma, Calif., February 8, at 63. He played football for Stanford and then San Diego State, where he led the country in passing his senior year. Drafted by the San Diego Chargers, he played two seasons in the NFL. He was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 and gave his time to the Boys and Girls Club of Petaluma and St. Vincent de Paul. Survivors: his children, Jennifer, Tyler, Kellie and Bradley; father, Jess; and two siblings.
Stephen Alan Roller, '73 (history), of San Ramon, Calif., January 16, at 63. He earned a master's degree in finance and worked as a logistics professional for more than 30 years. Survivors: his children, Jacqueline Burow and Benjamin; and brother, Paul, '70.
1980s
Jeffrey David Hamilton, '83 (anthropology), of Solebury, Pa., June 24, 2014, at 57. He left America at 19 to live with the Mbuti pygmies in the Ituri rainforest, an experience he recorded in his book Going Native. He owned the Marquis of Debris, a company that handled "estate clean outs," and his annual barn sale was eagerly attended by collectors and bargain hunters. A man of many interests, he loved to cook and travel and spoke both French and Swahili. Survivors: his parents, Madeleine and James Hamilton; and three siblings.
Jill Megeve Ricketts, '83 (international relations and Italian), of Carmel Valley, Calif., February 26, at 54. She lived in Italy and Tucson, where she was a professor of humanities at the U. of Arizona. Survivors: her daughters, Naomi, '11, and Clare DeCelles; parents, Michael and Trulee Ricketts; and two sisters.
1990s
Paul Sudhir Arul Kalanithi, '99 (English and human biology), MA '01 (English), of San Carlos, Calif., March 9, at 37, of lung cancer. He was an instructor in the department of neurosurgery and fellow at the Stanford Neurosciences Institute who also published essays in the New York Times and Stanford Medicine reflecting on mortality, being a physician and the joy he experienced despite his terminal illness. As an undergraduate he was involved in Stanford Sierra Camp and the Band before going on to earn a master's degree at Cambridge and an MD from Yale. Survivors: his wife, Lucy; daughter, Cady; parents, Sujatha and A. Paul Kalanithi; and brothers, Suman, '94, and Jeevan, '00.
Susan Christine O'Malley, '99 (urban studies), of Berkeley, February 25, at 38, after collapsing at home in the last week of her pregnancy. She was a renowned public artist whose work is primarily text-based and takes the form of billboards, posters, buttons, signs and other media. She earned an MFA in social practices from California College of the Arts and was celebrated for her optimism and inspirational messages. Survivors: her husband, Tim Caro-Bruce; parents, Lupe and Patrick; and two siblings, including Sean, '94, MBA '99.
Business
Katherine Lynn "Tinka" Gordon, MBA '86, of Oakland, in February, at 60, of complications related to breast cancer. Before business school, she co-managed the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, a cooperative financial institution dedicated to empowering low-income people. After earning an MBA, she worked for Clorox and Ghirardelli Chocolate and, most recently, as chief marketing officer for Round Table Pizza. Survivors: her son, Max; partner, Arnie Fischman; and two sisters.
Earth Sciences
Charles Parker Miller, MS '54, PhD '57 (geology), of Tucson, Ariz., February 10, at 85. He was a member and officer of several mining associations in Tucson, traveled extensively and enjoyed many sports, including football and basketball. He was predeceased by his son Charles. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Mary; children, Catherine and Christopher; four grandchildren; and one sister.
Education
John Joseph LaPierre Jr., MA '53, of Pacific Grove, Calif., February 22. A World War II veteran, he was a graduate of the California College of the Arts and Crafts in Oakland and taught at Pacific Grove High School for 33 years. He was also a lifetime member of the Carmel Art Association. Survivors: his wife, Ann; daughters, Stephanie Travis and Debra Vaughn; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one sister.
Engineering
Kiyoshi Tsuji, MS '52 (mechanical engineering), of Camarillo, Calif., February 12, at 89. In 1942 he and his family and other Japanese-Americans were interned in southeastern Arkansas. Two years later, after beginning college, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served in the Military Intelligence Service. During his long career in Navy civil service, he held many patents related to deep-sea exploration and anti-radar detection. He also kept busy tending an avocado grove and bonsai trees, volunteering at church and helping friends and family. Survivors: his wife, Mary; children, Karl, Joyce, '80, Miles, '82, and Dean; four grandsons; and one sister.
Kenneth Wayne Grubaugh, MS '64 (industrial engineering), of Davis, Calif., February 3, at 87, of abdominal cancer. He served for 29 years in the Air Force and received several commendations and awards, including the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. Stationed at various locations in the United States and abroad, he completed his final assignment as director of procurement at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento. After retiring, he was employed as Yolo County purchasing agent and then worked as general services administrator for the city of Davis. He also volunteered with Friends of the UC-Davis Arboretum and as a set designer with Winters Community Theatre. He was predeceased by his son Kyle. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Lou Ellen; children, Karl, Anna and Jim; and five grandchildren.
Clifford Bernard Akers, MS '67 (mechanical engineering), of Tracy, Calif., March 18, at 78. He served in the Army before graduate school and then went to work for IBM, where he stayed for many years until starting his own business. He was an avid golfer and pool player and loved classic cars and camping on the beach. Survivors: his wife of 45 years, Judy; and three children.
Herbert Duane Adams, PhD '71 (electrical engineering), MS '80 (business), of Commerce, Texas, February 27, at 80. He worked as a flight engineer at Convair and as an engineer at Texas Instruments before moving to California to work as an executive for Santa Barbara Research Center, a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft. He ended his corporate career as a vice president of Honeywell. After buying land in Ladonia, Texas, he started a second career as a farmer and rancher. Survivors: his wife of 57 years, Betty Lou; children, Wesley and Herbert, Donna Adams Bradley, '81, and Susan Adams LaFollett; 11 grandchildren; and one sister.
Robert Padilla Jr., MS '71 (industrial engineering), of Grass Valley, Calif., May 18, 2014, at 91. He was a pilot in the Navy, working at Mare Island at the close of World War II while also attending UC-Berkeley for his undergraduate degree. After working for many years and raising five children, he returned to school for his graduate degree. Survivors: his wife, June; children, Robert III, Angela, Roxanne Romo, Dana Tomasello and Melissa Hindt; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Gaetano Borriello, MS '81 (electrical engineering), of Seattle, February 1, at 56, of cancer. A native of Naples, Italy, he lived at the Italian house at Stanford and was a radio host for the Italian hour. He followed his master's degree with a doctorate from UC-Berkeley and then taught at the U. of Washington for 27 years. He was the Jerre D. Noe Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his student-led Open Data Kit is used worldwide by such groups as the Jane Goodall Foundation and the Red Cross for environmental monitoring, documenting human rights violations and more. Survivors: his wife, Melissa Westbrook; sons, Christopher and Nick; mother, Rosa; and one brother.
Humanities and Sciences
Peter J. Hearst, MS '48, PhD '51 (chemistry), of Oakland, March 10, at 91. He and his family fled Nazi Germany on the night of his 10th birthday. After settling in the United States, he served in the Navy. He conducted research for the Navy for more than 40 years and was granted several patents. An avid outdoorsman, he was active in the Sierra Club and spent much of his free time backpacking and camping. Survivors: his sons, David, Norman and Alan; and seven grandchildren.
Arthur J. Matula Jr., MA '55 (communication), of San Diego, February 1. A Marine Corps veteran, he was a former journalism professor at Arizona State U. and taught comparative religion at Mesa College. He was also a professional photographer whose subjects were western landscapes. Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Audrey; and two sisters.
Lorna Isabel G. Bollman Kahlert, Gr. '59 (psychology), of Kenmore, Australia, February 12, 2014, of cancer. She attended Stanford on a Fulbright scholarship from Queensland U. Upon returning to Australia, she worked as a child psychologist at the Royal Melbourne Children's Hospital. She later trained as a teacher and worked in a disadvantaged primary school with refugee children before moving to a secondary school in an even more disadvantaged area. After retiring, she continued to learn, enrolling in a myriad of classes from art history to the use of iPads. Survivors: her husband, John; children, Grace and Paul; and six grandchildren.
Richard Charles "Chuck" Boelkins, PhD '72 (psychology), of Conyers, Ga., October 26, at 75, of a heart attack. He taught at Georgia State U. and worked for the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health in the 1970s. He then left academia to follow his passion for the arts and woodwork, designing and building residential furniture. He was selected to co-chair the first Rockdale County Comprehensive Land Use planning committee and devoted the last 11 years of his career to industrial recycling for the state of Georgia in the department of natural resources. Survivors: his wife of 38 years, Sue Chappell; children, Valerie Hayes and Richard III; two grandsons; and two brothers.
Victor Charles Walling Jr., MA '75 (education), PhD '85 (communication), of Redwood City, December 7, at 68. He worked as a management consultant at SRI, Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever. He was also a lifelong learner, philosopher, tinkerer and inventor. Survivors: his wife of more than 40 years, Ardis; children, Sharlyn Walling Drefus, '99, Lisa Bilir, '01, Daniel, '03, and Julie, '05, MA '06; five grandchildren; and two siblings.
Law
Frederick W. Mielke Jr., JD '49, of Cupertino, March 14, at 93, of complications related to a stroke. He served in the Navy during World War II and received the Purple Heart. He joined the legal department of Pacific Gas and Electric in 1951, climbing the executive ranks until his retirement in 1986 as CEO. He volunteered for a number of professional and charitable groups and was a trustee for both Stanford and Golden Gate U. A founding member of the Foothills Tennis and Swim Club of Palo Alto, he remained an avid tennis player into his 90s. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine (Roberts, '47). Survivors: his sons, Bruce, '77, and Neal, '78, MS '79; four grandchildren; and one brother.
John Wesley Thompson, JD '49, of Spokane, Wash., February 24, at 93. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and toured Europe and North Africa on a motorcycle after taking the bar exam. In 1952 he began his private law practice in Sunnyvale. He volunteered for numerous civic organizations and was a lifelong Democrat. His passions included travel, oil painting, military history and great literature. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Betty; daughter, Michele Thompson-Holbrook; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
William Kenneth Mendenhall Jr., JD '57, of Juno Beach, Fla., March 10, at 83, of pancreatic cancer. He joined the oil department of Citibank, moving with his family to London in 1960 and then, in 1973, he set up the London merchant banking subsidiary of Banco Urquijo, which he ran for almost 15 years. The purchase of an Irish draft mare in 1967 sparked a lifelong passion for fox hunting and horse breeding. His other interests were family history, baseball and Spanish culture. Survivors: his wife of 59 years, Barbara; children, William III and Jennifer; five grandchildren; and one sister.
