Faculty and Staff
Edward Day "Ted" Harris Jr., of Stanford, May 21, at 72, after a long battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. He was chair emeritus of the School of Medicine and academic secretary to the University from 2002 until 2007. His research made significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and he received the American Rheumatism Association/American College of Rheumatology Presidential Gold Medal in 2007. He traveled extensively and enjoyed sailing, golf, fishing and skiing. Survivors: his longtime companion, Eileen Moynihan; his former wife, Mary Ann Hayward; his children, Ned, Tom and Chandler; and four grandchildren.
Thomas Gerald Haynie Jr., Gr. '46, of Morro Bay, Calif., May 28, at 94. A former NCAA swimming champion from the U. of Michigan, he was Stanford's swim coach from 1948 until 1960. During that time he coached many swimmers to the Olympics and won 11 conference titles. Later he coached swimming and taught geography at Punahou School. He is in both the Stanford and Hawaii halls of fame. Survivors: his wife of more than 60 years, Sherry; his children, Casey, Sherry, Tom and Julie; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
John H. Phillips, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, April 5, at 84. He was the director of Hopkins Marine Station from 1965 to 1972 and a pioneer in tracing marine pollution to sources on land. He served in the Navy during World War II and earned his doctorate in microbiology and immunology from UC-Berkeley. He retired in 1978 and moved to Hawaii, where he enjoyed gardening, hula dancing and learning Japanese and Hawaiian. He was predeceased by his wife, Arleen Warren. Survivors include three children and two grandchildren.
Milton Van Dyke, of Stanford, May 10, at 87, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering and aeronautics and astronautics and contributed significantly to the field of fluid mechanics. He was recruited by NACA (which later became NASA) to work at Ames Laboratory during World War II, received his master's and doctoral degrees from Caltech and joined the Stanford faculty in 1959. He was the author of Perturbation Methods in Fluid Mechanics and co-founded the Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics journal. A longtime member of the Sierra Club, he loved the outdoors and often took his kids camping. Survivors: his wife of 48 years, Sylvia; his children, Russell, Eric, Christopher, Brooke, Byron and Nina, '85; and nine grandchildren.
Howard Russell Williams, of Palo Alto, April 14, at 94. He was a member of the faculty for more than 40 years and was the first holder of both the Robert E. Paradise Professorship of Natural Resources Law and the Stella W. and Ira S. Lillick Professorship in Law. He served in the Army during World War II and then served on the faculties of U. of Texas Law School and Columbia Law School before coming to Stanford. He wrote more than 30 articles and nine books, including the textbook Cases on Oil and Gas Law. Survivors: his son, Frederick, JD '75, MA '76; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
1930s
Leland Edmund Dake, '31 (economics), of San Francisco, May 20, at 101. He was a member of Kappa Sigma and the gymnastics team. He did graduate work at Harvard in economics, history and philosophy and earned an MBA. An accomplished businessman, his career included work at Cresap, McCormick and Paget, one of the largest management consulting firms in the world. He was also a gifted writer and painter. Survivors: his wife of 49 years, Gloria; his daughter, Pamela; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren.
George Kazuto Kaneko, '31, MA '32 (chemistry), of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., April 27, at 102. After graduation he went to Japan to study Japanese and stayed there to work at Fuji Film and Eastman Kodak, retiring at age 65. He returned to the United States in 1974, and he took great pleasure in photography and growing vegetables and fruits. He played golf until the age of 97 and drove his red BMW until age 98. He was predeceased by his wife, Midori. Survivors: his children, Mary Louise Matsuno, George and Keith; six grandchildren, including Kristine Kaneko, '97; and eight great-grandchildren.
Albert S. Rodda Jr., '33, MA '34, PhD '51 (history), of Sacramento, April 3, at 97. He served in the Navy during World War II and taught at Grant Union and Sacramento high schools as well as Sacramento City College. A California state senator from 1958 until 1980, he was trusted by both parties and known for his integrity and humility. He later served on the Los Rios Community College Board of Trustees. He was predeceased by his wife, Clarice. Survivors: his children, Mary Willert, Steven and Margaret; and seven grandchildren.
Dorothy Lyman Beatty, '36 (history), of Portola Valley, April 16, at 97. She was a member of the women's golf team and Phi Beta Kappa. She was predeceased by her husband, John, '35. Survivors: her children, Ann Beatty Warren, '70, David and John; and four grandchildren.
Thomas MacMaster Leps, '36 (general engineering), of Lake Forest, Calif., April 23, at 95. A nationally recognized civil engineer, he was involved in the design and creation of dams around the world and received the U.S. Society of Dams lifetime achievement award in 2006. He worked for Southern California Edison and later as an independent consulting engineer, and he authored numerous articles on soil mechanics. Survivors include his son, Timothy.
Richard J. Chard, '37, Engr. '39 (electrical engineering), of Fullerton, Calif., March 16, at 94, of cancer. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi. He served in the Navy during World War II and retired with the rank of lieutenant commander. His career included work on the Apollo Space Project, as the chief electrician at Disneyland and on nuclear power plants for CF Braun. Active in his community, he volunteered with the Boy Scouts and local soup kitchens. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Jane. Survivors: his children, Richard, David, Nancy and Tom; and five grandchildren.
Robert Jules Levit, '37, of Oakland, May 13, at 93, after a brief illness. He earned an MS from Caltech and a PhD at UC-Berkeley in mathematics. He served in the Navy during World War II and was awarded the Legion of Merit by the secretary of defense. During his career as a professor, he taught at the U. of Georgia and MIT and was the founding director of the SF State Computer Center. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Jean; his children, Manette Gerstle, Arthur and Miles; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his great-great-grandchildren.
1940s
Constance Louise Bohoskey Koch, '40, of Portland, Ore., April 16, at 91. An accomplished skier, she was headed to the Olympics until it was canceled due to World War II. She was an active volunteer, a docent for the San Francisco Academy of Sciences for two decades and also gave her time to the St. Francis Woods Garden Club and Friends of the Library. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth, '42, MBA '42. Survivors: her children, Christina Robson and Jim; and three grandchildren.
William A. Niccolls, '41, MA '46 (education), of Ross, Calif., April 14, at 90. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He served in World War II and the Korean War. A successful businessman, he later ran a private insurance broker practice. He taught Sunday school, served as president of the Ross School PTA and published two books, including God's Greatest Gift. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Broy, '41). Survivors: his children, Kate Byrne, '84, William, '70, Sara, '72, and Dorothy, '75; and four grandchildren.
Jeanne Kesler Benn, '42 (nursing), of Ripon, Calif., April 23, at 88. She was a homemaker for many years and later worked as a nurse with Modesto City Schools. She volunteered with Community Hospice and was involved with her book club, her church, Spring Creek Country Club and bridge groups. She and her husband enjoyed season tickets to Stanford football games and trips to their Pinecrest cabin. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, and her son Jim. Survivors: her children, Charles, '70, Michael and David; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren.
Fred E. Carnie Jr., '42 (political science), of Carmichael, Calif., in May, at 89, from complications of pneumonia. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and the soccer team. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He ran his family tent and awning business, Fred E. Carnie and Son Co., for almost 50 years before retiring in 1994. Active in the community, he received the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellow award for his civic contributions and served as chair of the Camellia Festival Association. Survivors: his wife, Jean; his children, Christine Carnie Downer and Clifford; and two grandchildren.
Roe Lavern Judy, '42 (economics), MBA '47, of Cupertino, Calif., May 7, at 89, of lung problems and pneumonia. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma, LSJUMB and the track and field team. He served in the Navy in World War II. After working at North American Securities Co. for 17 years, he started his own financial advising business, Judy and Robinson Securities. He taught business classes at Menlo College and served on the Los Lomitas School Board for 20 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou (Hyatt, '43, MD '58), his brother, James, '42, and a granddaughter. Survivors: his children, Peter, Ellen Keeland and Sally Gaines; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Rex Bigler Rathbun, '42 (economics), of Petrolia, Calif., January 10, at 90. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi. He worked for General Electric and as a building contractor before moving to Petrolia, where he was active in sustainable forestry and helped lead the Mattole Restoration Council and the Mattole Salmon Group. Survivors: his wife of 51 years, Ruth (Meyers, '46); his son, Dan; and a grandson.
Thomas Dudley Cramer, '43 (chemistry), MS '48 (petroleum engineering), in Oakland, October 8, of natural causes. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Pi and the track and field team. He worked for Standard and Chevron oil companies for 38 years. After retiring, he had a second career as an author of books about the West, including The Pecos Ranchers in the Lincoln County War. He was a member of the Stanford Historical Society and received a five-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: his wife, Catherine (Jones, '47); his children, Carol and Holly; and two grandchildren.
Carl Livingston Jr., '43 (economics), of Carmel, Calif., May 2, at 88, after a long illness. He served in World War II and later became president of the family business, Livingston Brothers. After retiring in 1990, he served as chair of the Carmel Planning Commission and on the board of All Saints Episcopal Day School. Passionate about dominoes, he founded the World's Championship Domino Tournament. Survivors: his wife, Jean Anne; his children, Chip and Sally Ann; three grandchildren; and a brother.
Sheldon Wood Parker, '43 (industrial engineering), of Sacramento, March 29, at 88, of natural causes. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and president of his freshman class. He served in the Navy during World War II and then received an MBA from Harvard. After working for Coldwell Banker, he started Western Enterprises and later worked with the Huntington Group. He was active in the Sacramento Rotary Club and the Sutter Club. Survivors: his wife, Suzanne; his children, Sheldon Jr., Patsy and Kirk; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Parker Morrill Robinson Jr., '43 (general engineering), of Portola Valley, June 2, at 88, of cancer. He served in the Army during World War II and then began a career at California Water Service Co. that spanned 40 years. He and his first wife were active with the Homestay Program through the International Center. He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed motorcycling. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ellen (Dell, '42), and his second wife, Alice. Survivors: his children, Wendy Robinson Waters and Ronya.
Rebecca Means "Becky" Jones, '44 (history), of Lake Forest, Ill., April 24, at 87. She was a leader in her community over the years, serving as president of the Kenilworth Girl Scouts, chair of the Woman's Guild at Kenilworth Union Church and chair for the Garden Club of America's Show of Summer. At age 80 she became a commissioner on the Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission. Shortly before her death, she and her husband took the train to attend Leading Matters in Chicago. Survivors: her husband, Philip, '46; her children, Robert, Margaret Jones Barnhart and Rebecca; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Daniel Otis Krag, '44 (biological sciences), MD '47, of Pacific Grove, Calif., March 16, at 88. He was a member of LSJUMB. He served in the Army and later practiced medicine at Los Gatos Community Hospital. His volunteer work included establishing village medical clinics in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, and he won the Francis Heisler Award for his decades of service to the ACLU Monterey Chapter. He enjoyed photography, winemaking and playing the viola. Survivors: his wife, Jeanne; his children, Catherine Krag Fornell, Valerie Kazansky, Mark and Victor; and one grandchild.
Loren H. LaPrade, '44 (political science), of Phoenix, April 6, at 88. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and the football team. He specialized in commercial casualty insurance and was a partner in Orth-La Prade Insurance Agency for 30 years. He was a remarkable golfer, a faithful ASU fan and an avid hunter. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dori (Redmon, '44), and his daughter Cathy Lewkowitz. Survivors: his wife of 44 years, Helen; his children, Linda Taggard, Lori Wickman, Trude, Annabelle Baker, Steven Lewkowitz, Danny Lewkowitz, and Larry; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister.
Faye Davis Richards, '46 (communication), of Eugene, Ore., May 22, at 84, following a stroke. A homemaker and community volunteer, she volunteered for organizations including the Girl Scouts, Leach Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF. She hiked weekly with a group of close friends for many years, and she and her husband trekked to the base camp of Mount Everest in 1976. She was predeceased by her husband, Wes. Survivors: her children, Scott, Leslie and Gail; and seven grandchildren.
Barbara Taylor "Barrie" Sebastian, '46 (humanities), of Atherton, April 15, at 84. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating she worked for Stanford student health services for 10 years, then left her career to raise her children. She was active in the PTA for 35 years and served two terms as president of the Atherton Garden Guild. She enjoyed travel, and she and her husband visited more than 70 countries. Survivors: her husband of 60 years, Frank, MBA '48; her children, Alex and Sheilaugh; and three grandchildren.
Leonard Scammell Woods, '46 (basic medical sciences), MD '51, of Alamo, Calif., April 27, at 85, after a stroke. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served as a physician in the Air Force and later trained as an orthopedic surgeon and established a private practice in Concord, Calif. He loved nature, fishing and gardening and bred tropical birds. Survivors: his wife, Lee; his children, Greg, Michael and Randy; and two grandchildren.
Clarence William Boyd Jr., '47 (history), MA '59, of Carlsbad, Calif., May 25, at 86, of heart failure. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He served in the Marines for 33 years and retired as a colonel. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann (McComb, '48); his children, Kathleen Marsh and Patricia Crompton; and three grandchildren.
Alice Lee Gurley Webb, '47 (physical therapy), of Portola Valley, March 29, at 85. She was a member of Chi Omega. She worked as a physical therapist after graduation. She loved working with children and assisted at the Children's Health Council of Stanford. She hosted many haunted houses over the years, dressed in elaborate costumes and read fortunes. Survivors: her husband of 60 years, Stanley; her children, Lyndal, Sharon and Gary; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Arthur O. Harper, '48 (social science/social thought), of Piedmont, Calif., May 8, at 86. He was a member of Delta Chi. He served in World War II and lived in Hawaii before moving to Piedmont in 1963. Active in community service, he was a member of the Grand Lake Kiwanis Club, the Lake Merritt Breakfast Club and the Piedmont Police VIPS program. Elected to membership in Stanford Associates in 1991, he was awarded a 20-year service pin from the organization. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (Price, '48), and his daughter, Janet Harper Klopp. Survivors: his children, Tom and John; and five grandchildren.
Anne Carter Huntsberger, '48 (social science/social thought), of Camarillo, Calif., December 26, at 83. She was on the staff of the Daily. A champion golfer, she played golf on more than 300 courses around the world. She co-founded the Las Posas 4-H Club and enjoyed knitting, quilting, gardening, reading and fishing. Survivors: her husband of 62 years, Dick, '44; her children, Janie, Richard and Peter; four grandchildren; and a brother.
Jean H. Jaquith, '48 (civil engineering), of Sacramento, March 2, at 90, while recovering from surgery. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After graduating, he began his career with the Department of Water Resources, where he worked until retiring in 1983. He enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time at his cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Reba; his children, Janeen Boli and Paul; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Walter B. Lull, '48 (general engineering), of Manhattan Beach, Calif., in November, at 85. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi and the water polo team. He received a 20-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors include his children, Elizabeth Lull Walker and Richard.
Richard Conger Clark, '49 (civil engineering), of Palo Alto, April 25, at 85, of heart failure. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. His studies were interrupted by service in the Navy. He later worked in sales for engineering and construction supply companies and was also the manager of public relations at the Golden Gate Bridge. Survivors: his children, Connie Hoffman, Alyson and Richard; and four grandchildren.
John Donovan Hynes, '49 (economics), of Modesto, Calif., March 23, at 85. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served in the Air Force during World War II, and after graduation he established an insurance agency. He had been president of the Modesto Kiwanis Club and served on the board of directors of the Modesto Rotary Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane. Survivors: his companion, Priscilla Johnson Floyd, '49; his children, Robyn Buerer, Nancy Borden and Susie Sauter; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
1950s
Deirdre Jones Johnson, '50 (English), of Greenwich, Conn., and Charlottesville, Va., April 12, at 80. She volunteered with the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary and served as a trustee for the Taft School. She was a member of numerous clubs, including the Round Hill Club, Farmington Country Club and the Mill Reef Club. Survivors: her children, Deirdre LeBoutillier, Megan LeBoutillier, Katharine Lagedrost, '81, and Henry Ayres III; and six grandchildren.
Thomas Henry Wieder, '50 (communication), of Monterey, Calif., April 24, at 84. He was a member of the Daily staff. He served in the Army during World War II. He wrote for the Marin Independent Journal and the Milwaukee Journal before joining the staff of the Monterey Peninsula Herald, where he worked for four decades. He was the newspaper's top political writer and was also the gardening page editor for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Sally. Survivors include his sister, Marianna Wieder van Erp, '51.
John Eric Holmes, '51 (psychology), of Portland, Ore., March 20, at 80. He joined the Marine Corps Reserves Officers training program and attended Officer's School at Quantico, Va., before shipping out to Korea. He then entered medical school at UCLA, where he was chief resident in neurology, and did a neurology residency at Harvard. He joined the faculty at USC in clinical neurology and taught for many years, retiring in 1982. He also taught medical students as a volunteer at the Oregon Health Sciences U., where his last act was to donate his body to the anatomy department. A prolific writer, he published his first story as a senior at Stanford and went on to write several science-fiction novels and a rule book for the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons that sold more than 1 million copies. Survivors: his wife, Sig-Linda Jacobson; his four children, Jeff, Christopher, Marie and Tristan; and two grandsons.
Maurice John "Maurey" Raffensperger, '51, MS '53 (electrical engineering), of Santa Barbara, Calif., May 19, at 87, of sideroblastic anemia. Prior to attending Stanford, he served in World War II and earned the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge and a Presidential Unit Citation. His career included serving as director of Manned Earth Orbital Studies for NASA as well as work for the Defense Communication Agency and Voice of America. Survivors: his wife, Ellen (Baily, '47); his children, Maura and Karen; and one grandchild.
Norman Lyon Brown, '52 (civil engineering), of Surprise, Ariz., March 4, at 79. He was a member of Theta Xi. He served in the Air Force, helped his father build a local beverage broker business and later spent 25 years in the insurance business. He loved golf and was a talented songwriter. Survivors: his wife, Nancy; his three children, Greg, Rick and Doug; and five grandchildren.
George V. Denny III, '52 (speech and drama), JD '58, of Houston, April 29, 2009, after a long illness. He was a member of Theta Xi and participated in student government and drama. He served in the Air Force before entering law school, and after graduating he worked for the L.A. District Attorney's Office before entering private practice as a criminal defense attorney. He had a lifelong love of acting and was passionate about photography. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Barbie (Lawler, '52); his children, Adrienne Leigh and Dakota Bayard, MA '01; and one grandchild.
Louise Reyburn Dice, '52 (English), of Arroyo Seco, N.M., April 24, at 85. She served in the Marines during World War II prior to attending Stanford. Her career included work for Standard Oil, Congressman Tim Worth and the Western States Governors policy organization. After retiring she was president of Friends of Taos Library. Survivors: her husband, Richard, '50; her children, Kathleen Brown, Michael, Christopher and Timothy; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.
James Edward Knowles, '52 (mechanical engineering), MBA '55, of Elgin, Ill., May 6, at 79, of complications from pneumonia and emphysema. He was a member of the soccer team. He worked for 15 years as vice president of manufacturing at Knowles Electronics and founded Synergistics International Ltd. He was an avid bridge player, a wine connoisseur and world traveler. He received a 10-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, Pamela; his children, Susan, Jim, Charlie, '81, MS '85, and Nancy, MA '87; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Schink, '59, and Katherine Strasburg, '63.
Drew W. Terramorse, '52 (petroleum engineering), MBA '54, of Grantham, N.H., February 21, at 80, after a long illness. He was a member of Sigma Chi and the track and field team. He served in the Air Force and later joined IBM, where he worked for 35 years. He enjoyed travel and visited the Far East, Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Susan.
Frank Lee "Skip" Crist Jr., '53 (economics), JD '58, of Carmel, Calif., June 4, at 78, after suffering a massive stroke in 2005. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi and the football team. He served in the Navy for two years and later joined his father's law firm in Palo Alto. He also developed condominiums, co-founded Golf Properties Marketing and authored a book, Fatal Flashback. He received a 10-year service pin from Stanford Associates. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (Ingalls, '55). Survivors: his wife, Carolyn; his children, Scott, Kate, Michelle Ehlers, Jamie, Wendy Brooks, Annie Gleason, Dawn Knowles and Jason; and 17 grandchildren.
Dorothy Yealland "Billie" Hammond, '53 (psychology), of Menlo Park, April 17, at 78, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was an avid golfer and gardener, and she loved sewing and floral arranging. Survivors: her children, Lynn, Karen and Rob; and five grandchildren.
James R. Mazzoni Jr., '53 (political science), JD '56, of Healdsburg, Calif., April 12, at 77. He was on the Daily staff and served as editor of the Stanford Law Review. A founding member of the law offices of Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia, he received the Career of Distinction award from the Sonoma County Bar Association. He served on the board of the Santa Rosa Junior College and received a five-year service pin from Stanford Associates. Survivors: his wife, Jean; his children, Paige Mazzoni Ostheimer, '88, and Meghan, '86; four grandchildren; and two brothers.
Ian Melville Cribbs, '56 (law), of Palo Alto, April 13, at 76. He was a member of Kappa Alpha. He served in the Marines and earned his law degree from Santa Clara U. He practiced law for 15 years and then became a full-time writer. He was a devoted family man, an avid reader, a skilled gardener and a longtime coach of youth sports. Survivors: his wife, Anne (Warner, '79); his children, Alexandria, Christina, Blair, Heidi, Kindel, Melanie, Kyle, Dee and John; 24 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother.
Deborah Swan Wrenn, '56 (economics), of Rocklin, Calif., April 19, at 76. She was active in her sons' Little League baseball and Apollo High School Booster Club. She served as supervisor of the local H&R Block. Survivors: her husband of 53 years, Richard, '56; her children, Bill and Bob; six grandchildren; and a sister.
Ronald Edward Gray, '57 (biological sciences), of Covina, Calif., April 24, at 74, after a months-long battle with cancer. He was a member of the baseball team. He graduated from the UC-Irvine medical school and completed his internship, residency and fellowship at L.A. County Hospital. A cardiology specialist, he implanted the first atomic pacemaker into a patient's heart. After retiring in 1994, he enjoyed traveling and learning new languages. Survivors: his wife, Gloria; his children, Kathy Archer and Jeffrey; three grandchildren; and a sister.
Christopher Beistle "Kit" Heffelfinger II, '57 (geology), of Bend, Ore., March 20, at 74, of heart failure. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and participated in ROTC. He served in the Marines, went to graduate school and later worked as a geologist and an executive at an oil exploration company. He then spent 30 years at Dean Witter as an investment advisor and executive. Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Suzie; his children, Louise Alexander and Warren; four grandchildren; a sister; and a brother, Mark, '46.
1960s
Charles Wharton "Charley" Tidd Jr., '60 (history), MBA '69, of Houston, April 5, at 71, after a short battle with cancer. He worked at IBM for 32 years in San Francisco, Hawaii, New York City, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, New York and Connecticut. After retiring from IBM, he founded Charles W. Tidd Associates, a visiting nurse information management consultancy organization. He was an ardent Cardinal fan and enjoyed travel, jewelry making and spending time with his grandsons. Survivors: his wife of 40 years, Paulette; his children, Michele Pfannenstiel and Charles III; and two grandchildren.
Francesca Marroquin "Checka" Gardner, '62 (mathematics), JD '65, of San Francisco, March 26, at 69, after a long illness. She was one of only four females in her law school class. She practiced law and also collaborated on a book of quotations, Know or Listen to Those Who Know, with her father, John Gardner, '33, MA '36. She was a gifted craftsperson, loved the ballet and opera and enjoyed building dollhouse furniture with her grandchildren. Survivors: her children, Jennifer Reese, '88, and Justine Reese, '90; four grandchildren; her mother, Aida; and a sister.
Brian Reid Muller, '63 (political science), of Ashland, Va., May 20, at 70. He received a master's degree from the U. of Chicago and his PhD from UC-Berkeley. He taught at UC-Davis and UCLA, then retired from teaching and worked for the March of Dimes. Later he worked for the American Red Cross, retiring as a planned giving officer in 1996. Survivors include his stepmother, Honor.
Robert F. Bender Jr., '65 (economics), of Elkhorn, Neb., April 19, at 66. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. A longtime resident of La Jolla, Calif., he had a successful career as a partner and salesperson for Stone & Youngberg. He enjoyed golfing with his son and reading a good book. Survivors: his wife, Gay; his children, Coleen Leitch, Laura La Fave, Anne Massih and William; four grandchildren; a brother; and a sister.
James Floyd Green, '67 (chemistry), MD '72, of Mercer Island, Wash., May 20, at 65, of lung cancer. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi and the basketball team. He founded the Evergreen Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic in Kirkland, Wash. (now known as the Evergreen Orthopedic Center). An avid sportsman, he coached soccer for many years. He loved to garden and had a great sense of humor. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Jane (Durr, '67, MA '68); his children, Jeff, '94, Justin and Jamie, '05; his mother, Jeanne Bigelow; and a brother.
Dan Hiatt McDougal, '67 (physiology), of Williamsport, Md., May 10, at 64, of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was a member of Theta Delta Chi. A former addiction specialist for the Air Force, he worked most recently as the medical director at Antietam Health Services and the Community Free Clinic of Washington County. The Herald-Mail named him the 2009 Person of the Year, and he received a 2009 People's Choice Award from the Community Foundation of Washington County. Survivors: his wife, Penny; and his children, Amy Hutchens and Colin.
Susan Buhler Taber, '69 (English), MA '70 (education), of Newark, Del., January 20, at 62. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She earned a PhD from the U. of Delaware and later taught at Rowan U., chairing the department of elementary education. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she wrote Mormon Lives: A Year in the Elkton Ward. She was predeceased by her daughter Abigail. Survivors: her husband of 40 years, Douglass, '70; her children, John, Alan, '96, Emma, Christina, '99, and Robert; 12 grandchildren; four sisters; and three brothers.
1970s
Charles M. Francis, '71 (political science), of Toronto, May 12, at 61, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was a member of the track and field team. He was a champion sprinter for Canada in the early 1970s and became a well-known coach of Olympic sprinters. Survivors: his wife, Angela; and his son, James.
Thomas James Sever, '76, MS '76 (statistics), of Redwood City, May 4, at 56. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and the basketball team. A professor and teacher for more than 30 years, he taught at schools including Mercy High School, Notre Dame de Namur, College of San Mateo and Sacred Heart Preparatory High. He was also an umpire for PAC-10 baseball and youth and adult basketball, and he enjoyed spending time at his family cabin. Survivors: his wife, Anna; his stepchildren, Andy and Patrick Wollard; his mother, Bette; a sister; and a brother.
Jamie Anne Grodsky, '77 (history, human biology), JD '92, of Washington, D.C., May 22, at 54, of Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, a rare degenerative brain disorder. She was senior class president and a member of the field hockey team. She served as counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee and held a judicial clerkship before beginning a career in academia, first at the U. of Minnesota and then as a tenured professor of environmental law at George Washington Law School. She was an accomplished sketch artist and bluegrass guitarist, and she loved nature and the outdoors. Survivors: her father, Gerold; and a sister.
2000s
Alexander Tzu-Jay Tung, '00, MS '02 (electrical engineering), of Stanford, March 24, at 31, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was on the Daily staff and working towards his PhD at Stanford in electrical engineering. He was a member and then the president of Cosmos Education and devoted much time to science education outreach work. He was artistic, positive and friendly and had a wicked sense of humor. In May, the Alex Tung Laboratory for Assistive Technology and Experimental Mechanics was dedicated in his honor.
Education
Robert Bartlett Haas, EdD '49, of Nuertingen, Germany, April 20, at 94, after a brief illness. He joined the faculty of UCLA in 1949 and was the founding director of the arts and humanities extension division. He had a longtime interest in the works of Gertrude Stein, who eventually became his mentor. He edited A Primer for the Gradual Understanding of Gertrude Stein and also wrote Muybridge: Man in Motion. He was predeceased by his first wife, Louise. Survivors include his longtime partner, Ia Wech, and his children, Peter and Robin.
Lorraine Rae Maison, MA '56, of Aptos, Calif., October 17, at 76. She traveled around the world, played tennis and bridge and liked to swim and snorkel. She was happy to have great friends. Survivors: her husband, Ronald McLeister; her children, Laura Cole, Eve Oliphant, Jim Vernazza and Holly Vernazza; nine grandchildren; and a sister.
Rita Horvath Jett Jorgensen, MA '66, of Long Beach, Calif., April 21, at 74. She traveled and taught for the U.S. military throughout Europe and also taught in the Riverside School District, then was an educator and principal for the Huntington Beach School District for 24 years. After retiring in 1990, she became a Eucharistic minister for St. Matthews Catholic Church and a docent for the Long Beach Museum of Art. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley. Survivors: her children, Stan and Ken; her grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Harlalee A. "Hal" Wilson, PhD '66, of Estes Park, Colo., November 15, at 83. He served in both World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed a career as a violinist, playing with the Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Symphony among others. He also held numerous positions in the field of education, including vice president of Computer Curriculum Corp. and business program director at ACT. He organized and conducted a youth orchestra in Estes Park and took up watercolor painting in his later years. Survivors: his wife, Sandra; his children, Catherine Peterson and Lawrence; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Gregg James Figgins, PhD '72, of Valle Vista, Calif., April 24, at 75, after a brief illness. He served in the Army and then held various teaching and administrative positions at schools in Northern California and colleges in the Midwest and California. He also worked in the real estate and mortgage business. Prior to retiring in 1999, he had been an English teacher and librarian at Hemet High School. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, and two children.
Engineering
George H. Scithers, MS '54, Engr. '56 (electrical engineering), of Rockville, Md., April 19, at 80, of cardiac arrest. He served in the Army in Korea and later became a well-known editor and publisher of science fiction and fantasy. He edited Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine as well as Weird Tales.
Gene Edward "Jim" Tallmadge, MS '55 (electrical engineering), of Brentwood, Calif., January 7, at 81. He served in the Navy and later worked for Levinthal Electronics. He joined Stanford Research Institute in 1976 and remained there for 23 years, working on numerous design products including megawatt power radar transmitters. He was a scholar, an avid reader and a lover of fine food. Survivors: his children, Scott and David; his stepchildren, Jeff, Linda and Becky; his grandchildren; and his special friend, Jo Little.
Arthur L. "Pat" Webster, MS '66 (industrial engineering), of Bethesda, Md., May 11, at 81, of complications from prostate cancer. He served in the Air Force and then worked at the Federal Aviation Agency. He was a deputy director of the Transportation Department, and he also served as director of policy integration for the National Transportation Policy Study Commission. He was a self-taught painter and an accomplished diver, and he enjoyed dancing. He was predeceased by his son Lewis. Survivors: his children, Ian, Andrew, Eric and Heather; and one grandchild.
James Walter Tremblay, MS '70 (civil engineering), of San Antonio, April 28, at 70. He served in the Air Force for 22 years and received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and the Legion of Merit. He retired as a major in 1978 and then worked as a consultant for engineering groups in the San Antonio and Houston areas. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus through St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Survivors: his wife of more than 50 years, Elaine; his children, Michelle Tremblay Tucker, Debra Tremblay Rybicki and Michael; nine grandchildren; and a sister.
Humanities and Sciences
Bruce J. Roberts, MA '41 (biological sciences), of Burney, Calif., May 8, at 100. He served in the Marines during World War II. He taught elementary through high school early in his career, and later he was a professor at Humboldt State College and San Jose State. After retiring in 1975, he and his wife traveled to every continent but Antarctica and sailed their boat throughout Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Martha. Survivors: his children, JoAnn Keeney, MaryLou Vanderburg and Bill; and four grandchildren.
Raymond A. Nelson, PhD '61 (physics), of Pescadero, Calif., at 84, of metastatic melanoma. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a senior research physicist in ionospheric physics and radio physics at SRI International until his retirement; he then became involved in community work and helped found Puente de la Costa Sur, an outreach program for migrant workers. He enjoyed hiking and camping, played chess and sang in many church choirs over the years. Survivors: his wife, Kay; his children, Holly Knight, Eric, Karin, Todd and Carol; a sister; and a brother.
Harry B. Eichorn, PhD '68 (English), of Notre Dame, Ind., April 27, at 79. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1957, then taught at Notre Dame and later enjoyed a long career as a professor of English at Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass. After retiring in 1998, he worked at the college's Writing Center as a consultant, tutor and counselor. Survivors include a brother.
Sharon Lee Sievers, PhD '69 (history), of Long Beach, Calif., April 5, at 71, after a long illness. She joined the faculty of Cal State-Long Beach in 1968 and spent her 40-year academic career there. She was a scholar of Japanese history and also helped pioneer the school's women's studies program, which she chaired twice. She also chaired the history department for a dozen years. She enjoyed basketball, fly-fishing, birding and a good laugh. Survivors include her partner, Eugenia Odell, and a sister.
Robert Eugene Holmes, MA '76 (communication), of Sacramento, March 20, at 81, from Alzheimer's disease. He served in the Marines and then had a career as an award-winning journalist. After completing his degree at Stanford, he began a second career in politics, working in various legislative staff positions and on many Democratic campaigns. In retirement he traveled the world, including visits to China, Peru, Egypt and Russia. Survivors: his daughter, Hollis; his stepdaughter, Enid Offley; and four grandchildren.
Business
Peter Joseph Hunt, MBA '56, of Tiburon, Calif., April 3, at 79. He served in the Army during Korea prior to attending Stanford. He and his brother started Handi-Kup Co., which expanded into a national company and by 1980 was the third largest Styrofoam cup producer in the United States. After selling the company and retiring, he became an accomplished artist, played golf and entertained friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 22 years, Dotty. Survivors: his children, Dana Doss, David, Peter Jr. and Paul; his stepchildren, Margaret Owens and William Wolf; seven grandchildren; and a brother.
Medicine
Charles Stewart "Stew" Ritchie, MD '68, of Menlo Park, May 27, at 69, of adenocarcinoma of the liver. He took what he thought was a brief career detour into the sandwich business and ended up founding Guckenheimer Enterprises, an upscale contract food service company. The last independent in its industry, it employs more than 3,000 people, all of whom are stockholders in the company. He was a trustee of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for many years. Survivors: his wife, Jeanie (Smith, '62, MA '66); and his son, C. Stewart IV.
