Faculty
David Beaven Abernethy, of Portola Valley, Calif., January 30, at 88, of motor neuron disease in accord with California’s End of Life Option Act. He was a professor emeritus of political science and a specialist in sub-Saharan Africa. He chaired the African Studies Committee, co-chaired the Program in International Relations, and published two books. He received two H&S dean’s awards for distinguished teaching and the Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for contributions to undergraduate education. He was predeceased by his first wife, Julia. Survivors: his wife, Susan; sons, Bruce and Brad; and four grandchildren.
Jorge Ruffinelli Altesor, of Stanford, February 4, at 82. He was a professor emeritus of Iberian and Latin American cultures and a leading authority on Latin American cinema. He wrote about thousands of films in 20 books, 500 articles, an encyclopedia, and several journals. He served as chair of his department and on numerous film festival juries, and he earned international stature as a leading cultural historian. Survivors: his wife, Cristina Meneghetti; children, Alvaro, Andrea, Gerardo, and Paula; and five grandchildren.
Ronald A. Castellino, of Woodside, Calif., April 22, at 88. He was a former professor emeritus and chairman of diagnostic radiology at Stanford and a former chairman of radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He made significant contributions to cancer imaging, oncology, and lymphangiography. He received two Guggenheim fellowships and was the American physician for volunteers while serving in the Peace Corps in Brazil. He was an avid tennis, golf, bridge, and piano player. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Joyce; sons, Jeff, Rob, ’87, and Anthony; and five grandchildren.
Dagfinn Føllesdal, of Stanford, March 1, at 93. The Clarence Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, he was known for synthesizing disparate philosophical beliefs, namely the so-called analytic and the continental traditions. He also helped connect teaching and research at Stanford with work in his native Norway and other parts of Europe. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and wrote or edited more than 25 books. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera; and one child. Survivors: his five children; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister.
Paul Herman Nieberding, of San Mateo, Calif., December 23, at 93. Over the course of his career, he was a professor emeritus at the School of Medicine, an active staff member at Mills-Peninsula Hospital, and the owner of a private practice in otolaryngology. He was a steadfast member of Burlingame Rotary, a cyclist, and a Sports Car Club of America volunteer. He was predeceased by his daughter Tricia and stepdaughter Elizabeth. Survivors: his wife, Lynn; children, Paul Thomas, Kathy, and John; stepdaughters Amber, Janette, and Tiffany; and grandchildren.
Peter Hamilton Raven, of Saint Louis, Mo., April 25, at 89, of congestive heart failure. He was a faculty member in the department of biological sciences. A renowned botanist, he championed research to preserve endangered plant species and warned of the threats posed by overpopulation, climate change, and unchecked development. He directed and helped shape the Missouri Botanical Garden into a leading research institution, and received the National Medal of Science from President Bill Clinton. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sally. Survivors: his wife, Patricia; daughters, Elizabeth Raven McQuinn, Alice, Francis, and Kate, ’05; and four grandchildren.
Donald John Roberts, of Stanford, January 23, at 80, after a long illness. He was a professor emeritus of economics, strategic management, and international business. He conducted pathbreaking research on game theory and organizational design while insisting that economic theory should illuminate how organizations actually work. He helped develop new economic models for analyzing competition between firms, co-wrote a foundational text on organizational economics, and urged young scholars to bring sophisticated theory to bear on real-world managerial problems. He was predeceased by his first wife, Kathy. Survivors: his wife, Jayne Lange.
Giovanni Tempesta, of Belmont, Calif., April 2, at 76, of a heart attack. He was a beloved lecturer in Italian for nearly 40 years. He wrote a textbook of Italian grammar, led summer immersion tours in Italy, and taught at numerous colleges, infusing his lessons with his love for Italy. He was predeceased by his ex-wife, Bonnie. Survivors: his partner, Trina Enriquez, MLA ’12; daughter, Daniela, ’02; and siblings.
1940s
Carter Quinby, ’49 (law), LLB ’51, of Palo Alto, April 6, at 102. He was on the Law Review. He served in the Air Force during World War II. A maritime attorney, he practiced law for 50 years, retiring as senior partner at Derby, Cook, Quinby & Tweedt. He was an avid sports fan who cheered for Stanford, the 49ers, and the Giants. He and his wife traveled widely and loved their A-frame Sierra wilderness cabin. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley. Survivors include his four children and sister.
1950s
Wanda Lu Webb English, ’50 (education), of Phoenix, January 27, at 97. She worked as a teacher in California before moving to Arizona, where she later managed family real estate holdings. She was active in the Stanford Alumni Association, Phoenix Lions Club, and her church community. She enjoyed music, dancing, bridge, knitting, and especially time with family, generations of whom attended Stanford. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; and children, William and Celia. Survivors: her daughter Karen Hulwick; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Sigrid Leube Snell, ’50 (Spanish), of Haworth, N.J., June 24, 2025, at 98. She pursued graduate study in Spanish at Middlebury College and earned a master’s in international relations from New York University. She was a gifted amateur pianist, violinist, and violist who played in numerous community orchestras and chamber groups, including the Bergen Philharmonic and the Adelphi Chamber Orchestra. She also had a notable talent for sketching and painting. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, George; and daughter, Andrea. Survivors: her son, Dietrich; four grandchildren; and sister.
Margaret Ann Sherman Zukin, ’50 (education), of Los Gatos, Calif., April 3, at 97. She loved being a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie leader, and PTA member. For 50 years, it was her life’s mission to maintain sobriety, and she spent 18 years as an alcohol and drug counselor at Star Lodge Hospital in Scotts Valley, Calif. She enjoyed traveling the world with friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, ’49. Survivors: her children, Chris, Ann, John, Mary, and Michael; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Merlin Wendell Call, ’51 (undergraduate law), LLB ’53, of Pasadena, Calif., January 6, at 94. He was on the Law Review. He was a first lieutenant in the Army JAG Corps during the Korean War. He practiced law at Tuttle and Taylor in downtown Los Angeles until 2000, and then spent 20 years as a solo practitioner in Pasadena. He was active in church life and served on the boards of many parachurch organizations. He was predeceased by his ex-wife, Kathryn. Survivors: his children, Christopher and Lori; and two granddaughters.
Otto Johann “Jon” Feucht Foyt, ’52 (communication), MBA ’55, of Walnut Creek, Calif., September 10, 2025, at 93, of prostate cancer. He was on the KZSU radio station staff. He served in the Army. His varied career included working in radio, commercial banking, and real estate. He completed 60 marathons and became a published novelist. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Lois (Rehfeldt Feucht, ’79). Survivors: his children, Jennifer Marcus, Weston Feucht, and Randolph; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and companion of 14 years, Helen Munch.
Antone J. Ratto, ’52 (economics), MBA ’54, of Woodland Hills, Calif., April 4, at 95. He served in the Army. He spent his entire career in the aerospace industry with Lockheed Martin, working in Sunnyvale, Burbank, and Calabasas. He enjoyed a good vodka martini with two olives, and was a talented bridge player. Survivors: his wife, Ann (Thornton, ’54); children, John and Lisa; and three granddaughters.
Anne Virginia Ryan Dozier Young, ’52 (education), of Sacramento, Calif., February 24, at 94. She was a teacher, homemaker, and community volunteer. She enjoyed travel, reading, entertaining, interior decorating, and gardening. She created beautiful gardens wherever she lived. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Dozier, ’52, MD ’55; second husband, Keith Dozier, ’51; and stepchildren, Kathe Griggs and Keith, ’80. Survivors: her daughters, Betsy Dozier Salomon, ’77, MA ’78, and Annette Dozier, ’78, MA ’84; stepdaughter Nancy Dorociak; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Richard Owen Kelson, ’53 (economics), MBA ’58, of Los Altos, April 12, at 94. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. He served in the Navy. He worked in the financial accounting department at Del Monte Foods for nearly three decades. He loved traveling, especially to Italy, with Stanford Travel/Study, Caspin Journeys, and friend groups. He also loved Lake Tahoe, the outdoors, and hiking. Survivors: his wife, Lynn (Borders, ’54, MA ’54); children, Kathryn, ’79, Keith, Carolyn Kelson Hasker, and Bruce; eight grandchildren, including Jessica Houghton, MS ’23; and five great-grandchildren.
Joseph Rocco DiSano, ’54, MS ’55 (petroleum engineering), of Walnut Creek, Calif., January 25, at 103. He served in the Marines. After he and his wife opened Kip’s Restaurant near UC Berkeley, and it became a success, he switched from being an engineer to a restaurateur. The couple later opened Village Pizza in Orinda, which became a destination for former Berkeley students who recognized them. He loved to travel—he and his wife visited their parents’ birthplaces in Italy—and entertaining. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 70 years, Adelaide. Survivors: his children, Linda Ehrich, Lisa Hennessy, and Mike; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Dalton Wayne Martin, ’54, MS ’56 (electrical engineering), of Los Altos Hills, April 29, at 97. He served in the Army Air Forces. He co-founded the Vidar Corporation, a pioneer in instrumentation and digital telephony, and later held executive positions with other telecommunication companies. He was a private pilot, owner of a Cessna T210, and longtime member of the Peninsula Kiwanis. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Virginia; and partner of 20 years, Mary Smith. Survivors: his children, Lori Hansen and Randal, MS ’82; three grandchildren; and great-granddaughter.
Gerald Robert Bays, ’55 (communication), of Lake San Marcos, Calif., February 10, at 92, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He served in the Marine Corps. He enjoyed a 30-year career with Sears, Roebuck and Co. He was a man of strong faith who liked to travel and play golf. He was predeceased by his wife, Marcia; Sylvia, the mother of his children; and grandson Nick. Survivors: his children, Lynn, Jennifer Roxstrom, Jamie Huber, and Matthew; stepchildren, Cindy, Steven, and David; 11 grandchildren; and great-grandchild.
Jay McDill Becker, ’55 (communication), of Burton, Wash., January 25, at 92, after a stroke. He was on the Stanford Daily staff. After being drafted into the Army, he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he founded a military publication. Later, he worked as an editor, reporter, and photographer at the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, a newspaper that was at risk of closing when he and his wife purchased it in 1975. He loved RV trips, sailing, and building boats. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Cortelyou, ’55). Survivors: his sons, David, Marc, and Alan; and three granddaughters.
Barbara Fraida Winer Levin, ’55 (undeclared), of Los Angeles, December 16, 2024, at 90. She graduated from Smith College. She was an active community member, Girl Scouts troop leader, and 60-year member of the Sisterhood of University Synagogue. She later attained her adult education teaching credential from Mount St. Mary’s and became the administrator of education for older adults in the LA Unified School District. She loved to travel, see wildlife around the world, and hike Kenter Canyon. Survivors: her husband, Gerald; children, Maurice, Sara Levin Hattenbach, Helen, and Eve; and four grandchildren.
Sylvia Ruth Marshall Meyer, ’55 (speech & drama), of Port Angeles, Wash., November 29, at 93. She earned a master’s degree in English at Wichita State University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington. She was an impassioned community organizer who believed in better community supports for all, even while moving 15 times. Notably, she helped build Parent Trust for Washington Children into a statewide network offering family support services. Survivors: her children, Adina, Mahlon, ’88, and Rachel, ’90; two grandchildren; and great-granddaughter.
Betty Byers Baerwald Nelson, ’55 (psychology), of St. George, Utah, April 4, at 92. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Scott Tromblee.
Martin James Spangler, ’55 (history), of Los Altos, May 25, at 92. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and played rugby. He served in the Air Force and served his local community when he took over the family business, Spangler Mortuaries, which his parents started in 1935. He coached Little League and was the local Rotary Club president. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Suzanne (Bailey, ’56); and son Scott. Survivors: his children, James, ’79, Linda Cave, and Kristen Bauer; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Dwight Delong Clark, ’56, MA ’58 (political science), of Palo Alto, February 22, at 93, of cancer. He was on the KZSU radio station staff. He interrupted his doctoral studies at Stanford to accept a job as dean of freshman men and later became the assistant dean of men. He was a dedicated mentor who organized student volunteer opportunities in Asia. In 1963, he formed Volunteers in Asia, retiring as president to found Learning Across Borders. He was also deeply involved with Parami University, the first liberal arts college for Myanmar students.
Thaddeus Oscar Clevidence Jr., ’56 (economics), of Costa Mesa, Calif., March 13, at 91, of kidney failure. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and later served as a captain in the Marine Corps. He spent 60 years as an insurance broker at the family firm, Ashbrook-Clevidence. He loved skiing, the beach, and racing sailboats. He enjoyed painting and was an excellent cook and ice cream maker. He was predeceased by his daughter Kim Leysen. Survivors: his wife of nearly 70 years, Patricia (Nicholson, ’56); children, Kerry Clevidence Cody, ’86, and Christopher; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Donald Gregory Peck, ’56 (civil engineering), of El Segundo, Calif., December 10, at 91. He was a member of Los Arcos Eating Club. His successful career included working at Carnation Co., in the amusement park development division of Disney, and as a financial planner. He was the brother of actor Gregory Peck. Survivors: his first wife, Jo (Davis, ’56); second wife, Sande Seitz; children, Thomas, Jennifer, Samuel, Maria, and Riley; and nine grandchildren.
Fred Warren Ruhland, ’56 (economics), of Kentfield, Calif., April 10, at 91, after a brief illness. He was on the KZSU radio station staff and on the crew team. He served in the Army. He worked at the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange for 39 years and retired with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter as a vice president and mentor to young brokers. He was a maker, philanthropist, and extensive traveler. He was predeceased by his wife, Jena; and longtime companion, Gloria Neumeier. Survivors: his children, Kurt, Eric, Lisa, and Elizabeth; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister.
Suzanne Bailey Spangler, ’56 (biological sciences), of Los Altos, July 30, 2025, at 91. She and her husband were longtime owners of the family business, Spangler Mortuaries, serving their community with compassion and care. A woman of deep Christian faith, she found joy in studying the Bible. She was an avid game player and a lifelong learner. She was predeceased by her son Scott. Her husband of 70 years, Martin, ’55, died in May 2026. Survivors: her children, James, ’79, Linda Cave, and Kristen Bauer; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
James Jefferson Waterbury, ’56 (industrial engineering), of Sacramento, Calif., May 1, at 91. He served in the Navy. A pioneer in the computing industry, he worked for RCA, including three years in Heidelberg, Germany. He loved spending time in his garage-based woodshop, tinkering at the computer and keeping up with close friends in Mexico and Colombia who were like extended family. He was predeceased by his daughter Mary. Survivors: his wife, Carol “Suzie” (Williams, ’57); children, Julie Steiger and Chris; three grandchildren; and four siblings.
Carl Frederick Blozan, ’57 (chemical engineering), of Brevard, N.C., March 21, at 90. He earned a master’s in industrial management from MIT. He worked as an analyst in the operation research office of Johns Hopkins University and later in the medical devices division at the Food and Drug Administration. In retirement, he became a certified public accountant. He loved a capella singing, softball, fishing, square dancing, and stamp collecting. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Kathie; sons, William and Benjamin; and two grandchildren.
Meredith Lindley Babeaux Brucker, ’57 (speech & drama), of Arcadia, Calif., April 28, at 90. She was on the KZSU radio station staff and participated in student drama. She was a producer, associate producer, and writer for CBS and MGM, and an assignment editor for KTLA News. She later became a romance novelist and published 10 books. She taught “How to Get Published” at the UCLA Writers Program and at Pasadena City College, where she organized the annual Writers’ Forum. Survivors: her son, Carson; grandson; and former husband, Walter.
Sonia Gay “Sunny” Wakefield Shepard, ’57 (education), of Atherton, Calif., August 18, 2025, at 89, of cancer. She was on the crew and swim teams. Committed to her community, she was a founding board member of the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital and served on a number of local boards. An intrepid traveler, she led High Sierra horse pack trips for 40 years. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jack, ’53, MA ’55, MBA ’57; second husband, Edgar McLellan, ’57; and son Bradford. Survivors: her sons Roderick, Christopher, and David; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Betty Jean Stallings, ’57 (social science & social thought), of Pacific Grove, Calif., March 11, at 91. She was on the Stanford Daily staff. She served in the Army from 1963 to 1984, including a tour in Vietnam, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. She earned a Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. In retirement, she was an active volunteer. She was named Veteran of the Year of Monterey Bay in 2021. Survivors include her niece, Susan; and nephew, Daniel.
Charles A. Bonnett, ’58 (biological sciences), of Bend, Ore., February 10, at 89. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda. He was a renowned orthopedic surgeon who pioneered surgical techniques using the Harrington rod to repair severe cases of scoliosis. Because of his speed, he could perform complex surgeries without having to rely on blood transfusions. After retiring from medicine, he became an investor and commercial real estate developer. Survivors: his wife of over 35 years, Britta; children, Julie Akau, Eileen Mahdi, Karen Joseph, and Bill; stepsons, Kevin and Brian Eastman; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Irving Wesley Hall, ’58 (undeclared), of Oxford, N.Y., March 8, at 89, after a long illness. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He was a professor, contractor, and lifelong political activist. He taught subjects including political science, economics, and philosophy at a number of California and New York colleges. He wrote political satire, was a documentary filmmaker, and owned and operated a contracting firm in Manhattan. Survivors: his partner, Ellen Anderson; and daughters, Jennifer and Jessica.
Frederick Stanton Hillier, ’58, MS ’59, PhD ’61 (industrial engineering), of Redmond, Wash., January 9, at 89. He played in the Stanford symphony orchestra. He was a professor emeritus of operations research at Stanford whose textbooks, including Introduction to Operations Research, helped define the field for generations of learners. His research focused on making mathematical tools to solve practical problems, such as improving the flow of traffic through bottlenecks. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Lester, ’58, MS ’59). Survivors: his sons, David, John, and Mark, MS ’91, PhD ’94; and six granddaughters.
Morgan Frank Myers, ’58 (economics), of Sunnyvale, Calif., April 3, at 89. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. He worked as a senior executive at Macy’s and director of compensation at Crown Zellerbach while earning a law degree. He later founded and was president of Morgan Myers and Associates, a compensation consulting company. In retirement, he volunteered with the Service Corps of Retired Executives. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Stratton, ’59). Survivors: his daughters, Melinda Myers Cook, ’85, and Megan Myers Blair; four grandchildren; and two sisters.
John Sainsbury Caple, ’59 (economics), of San Rafael, Calif., April 27, at 89, of heart failure. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and played basketball. He earned an MBA from Harvard and began his career at Procter & Gamble. After earning a PhD from Golden Gate University, he found his calling as an educator and joined the faculty of Dominican College, where he started the business school. He was the author of 15 books. He was predeceased by his daughter, Katherine. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Anne-Marie (Lloyd, ’61); son, Thomas; three grandchildren; and great-grandson.
Jane Margery Beardsley Lemeland, ’59 (psychology), of Concord, N.H., December 5, 2024, at 86. She completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College and earned a master’s degree in French from Middlebury. She began her career as a high school French teacher, but later became a learning disabilities and reading specialist and an elementary school counselor. She was devoted to helping others, whether assisting a displaced refugee family or fighting for gay marriage. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles. Survivors: her daughters, Laure Lemeland Nawrocki and Lise, ’89; and five grandchildren.
David Lawrence Lunt, ’59 (undergraduate law), JD ’61, of Santa Fe, N.M., April 22, at 89. He practiced law in Santa Fe for more than 50 years. A devoted Catholic and lay oblate of the Benedictine Order, he supported numerous charitable organizations serving those in need. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with family. He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy. Survivors: his children, Lucy, Mary McCarthy, Susan, Meg, and Herrick; stepsons, Andy, Charlie, and David Montgomery; six grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; step-great-grandchild; and sister.
1960s
Frances Ann Scripps Conley, ’60 (history), of Cupertino, Calif., April 10, at 88. A mainstay in the Long Beach, Calif., community, she served on the boards of the Ronald McDonald House, the Junior League of Long Beach, and Miller Children’s Hospital. As an entrepreneur, she spun her love of needlepoint into the Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. She was a substitute teacher, a second mom to her children’s friends, and a strong believer in social justice. Survivors: her husband of 67 years, Steve, ’59; children, Chip, ’82, MBA ’84, Cathy, ’84, and Ann; six grandchildren; and brother, Jack Scripps, ’66, MBA ’68.
William Lee Martin, ’61, MS ’62 (electrical engineering), of Auburn, Calif., January 31, at 86. He was a member of Theta Xi. From the late 1960s to early ’80s, he worked as a defense industry engineering manager with briefings to the Pentagon and NATO. He then worked as an engineering executive in Silicon Valley. He taught college math at night for 25 years, deeply enjoyed Stanford Athletics, and was a football season ticket holder for five decades. Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Linda; children, Greg and Shelley; and two grandsons.
Nancy Ruth Paul, ’61 (education), of Orange, Calif., April 22, at 86. She was a teacher in both primary and secondary schools. During her 43 years at Orange Lutheran High School, she taught English, history, math, and physical education. She also coached girls volleyball, softball, and tennis and served as athletic director and statistician for numerous football and basketball games. Survivors include her sister, Susan Paulsen.
Frederick C. Ho, ’62 (biological sciences), of Los Angeles, March 12, at 88. A doctor specializing in allergy, asthma, and immunology, he devoted 49 years to caring for patients in his Pasadena practice. He was a champion tennis player as a child and remained an avid player into adulthood. He founded the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Women’s Tennis Championships and was inducted into the ITA Women’s Hall of Fame in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Sally Kiernan; nephew, Timothy; and niece, Emily Kiernan.
Hans Raymond “Ray” Cairncross, ’63 (political science), of Ketchum, Idaho, February 7, at 84. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He spent two years as a teacher in the Peace Corps in East Africa, then earned his JD from the University of Washington. He started his career at Perkins Coie before opening Cairncross and Hempelmann. He also launched a number of medical and biotech startups. He loved golf and collected antique cars, pens, and watches. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Wendy (Reed, JD ’79); children, Allison Stites, Caitlin Dietiker, and Christian; and five grandchildren.
Peter Crockett Jackson, ’63 (history), of Ketchum, Idaho, June 5, 2025, at 82, of a heart attack. He was a member of Theta Xi and played water polo. He served in the Army. He received an MBA from Wharton and then joined Dempsey-Tegeler as a financial analyst. His family later moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, to enjoy the mountains and a slower pace of life. A fourth-generation Stanford graduate, he had a lifelong love for the university and Stanford Athletics. Survivors: his wife, Susan; children, Alexandra and Tyler; and three grandchildren.
William Ballard Moore, ’63 (history), of Wheaton, Ill., April 12, at 85. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi, in the marching band, and on the Stanford Daily staff. As an attorney, he served as corporate counsel, senior vice president, secretary, and general counsel with the Chicago-based Whitman Corporation (formerly IC Industries) before retiring in 1999. He loved anything related to railroads, built models, photographed steam locomotives, and collected railroad memorabilia. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Barbara; children, Kyle, Kerry, and Bradley; and eight grandchildren.
Anne S. Lindsay Morton, ’63 (history), of San Francisco, March 7, at 84. She played basketball. Instead of walking at her Stanford graduation, she chose to volunteer as a civil rights worker in Harmony, Miss. In addition to volunteer work, her lifelong passions included gardening, golf, opera, and travel. A gifted athlete, she taught her grandsons her perfect football spiral, was a heavy hitter in her softball league, skied beautifully, and paddle-boarded into her 80s. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Tom. Survivors: her children, Jane and Robert; and five grandsons.
Roger Douglas Smith, ’63 (biological sciences), of New Orleans, September 22, 2025, at 83, of colon cancer. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He served in the Navy. He was an influential neurosurgeon who co-wrote the definitive text on micro-neurosurgical technique. He was instrumental in establishing the Tulane-Ochsner Neurosurgery Residency Training Program, for which he served as chair and program director. He spoke seven languages and took medical service trips to Vietnam. Survivors: his wife, Georgie Exnicios Smith; sons, Douglas, Adam, and Ryan; four grandchildren; and two sisters, including Carole Smith Hales, MA ’68.
David Michael Stoner, ’63 (mechanical engineering), of Litchfield, Conn., November 30, at 84, of congestive heart failure. He was a member of Theta Chi. He served in the Air Force, flying over 100 combat missions as an F-4 fighter pilot during the Vietnam War and earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Bronze Star. He then built a career in the software industry, helping to create companies that developed manufacturing software. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Diane (Berger, ’64); son, Michael; and three grandchildren.
Mark “Skip” Franich, ’65 (economics), MBA ’69, JD ’69, of Los Altos, March 10, at 82. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. He was an estate planning attorney and co-founder of Morgan, Ruby, Franich, Schofield, Bouchier & Fredkin. He served on the boards of the San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum and the Salvation Army and was active in the San Jose Rotary. He loved traveling and playing golf. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Nancy; sons, Brendan, MA ’04, JD ’09, and Darren, ’07; two grandsons; and four siblings.
Michael Ludlow Frey, ’65 (classics), of Los Angeles, July 20, 2025, at 82, after a long illness. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. As a member of the Peace Corps, he worked as a teacher in Liberia, administrator in Washington, D.C., and field officer in Sierra Leone. He was later an administrator at the Henry Street Settlement and a co-founder of STRIVE, both in New York City. He was predeceased by his son Jordan. Survivors: his wife, Marilyn; former wife, Jaki Laney Florsheim, ’65; children, Malaika, Sacha, Christopher, and Kate; and six grandchildren.
Thomas Trebitsch Parker, ’65 (communication), of Menlo Park, March 15, at 82, of complications from Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. He was a member of Sigma Nu/Beta Chi and was on the Stanford Daily staff. He served in the Army Reserves and earned a master’s degree in creative writing. He co-founded Media West, creating multimedia productions for corporate events. He wrote fiction and nonfiction and received an O. Henry Award for one of his short stories. He taught writing at Stanford, the University of California, Foothill College, and privately. Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Kathy; son, Gabriel; and brother.
Clifton Tokuji Furukawa, ’66 (psychology), of Mercer Island, Wash., February 22, at 81, of sepsis. He graduated from medical school at the University of Rochester, served in the Air Force, and built a career at Northwest Allergy & Asthma Center. He laughed at his own punchlines and loved stalking a steelhead, throwing boomerangs, sharing the bounty from his garden, making glass paperweights, and petting parrots. He was predeceased by his son David. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Renee; sons John, Chris Duston, and Matthew; and six grandchildren.
Samuel Edgar Johnson II, ’66 (geology), PhD ’73 (biological sciences), of Astoria, Ore., March 22, at 81, of pancreatic cancer. He worked as an assistant professor of zoology at Clark University, a researcher for the Bermuda Biological Marine Station, and in various roles at the Nature Conservancy. He held leadership positions at the Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Health and Sciences University Foundation, and Columbia River Maritime Museum, where he helped to grow the endowment and spearheaded the museum’s first major Indigenous exhibit. Survivors: his partner, Melody Mackey Allen; and brother, Jeffrey, ’61, MBA ’63.
Karen Jane Tiffany Loveridge, ’66 (psychology), of Davis, Calif., November 23, at 81, of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She sang in the chorus. She was a correspondence editor for the Navy Federal Credit Union and the chief training officer for a startup tech company. She later focused on raising her children, managing her household, providing volunteer support to the Davis School District, and other civic activities. She was an accomplished painter, a competitive tennis player, and a crossword devotee. Survivors: her husband, Gary, ’65; children, Kristofer and Tiffany; and four grandchildren.
Glenn Clyde Myers, ’66 (political science), of Ojai, Calif., February 11, at 81. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and played football. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School and worked in commercial real estate and private equity. He was the vice president of BMA, president and CEO of Genstar Pacific Investments, vice president of development of Donahue Schriber Realty Group, and CFO of Sippl Investments. He loved golf and was devoted to his community. He was predeceased by his son Scott. Survivors: his wife, Sharon; sons Andy and Grant; and six grandchildren.
Gary Louis Pettigrew, ’66 (English), of Spokane, Wash., January 21, 2023, at 78, of myelodysplastic syndrome. He was in Kappa Alpha. He played varsity football and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the NFL draft. He played for the Eagles as a starting defense lineman for nine seasons before a one-year stint with the New York Giants. After retiring from football, he worked as a sales representative for American Sign and Indicator. In 1986, he and his wife founded Spokane Exercise Equipment. Survivors: his wife, Patti; and brothers, Rick, ’70, Jim, and Tom.
Mary Lou Marsh, ’67 (biological sciences), of Solana Beach, Calif., May 26, 2025, at 80. She played varsity basketball. After Stanford, she went on to earn an MD at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She helped launch Ohana Medical Concepts, a medical device company that developed orthopedic and cervical spine traction equipment.
Frank Victor Westerlund, ’67 (architecture), of Bellevue, Wash., December 8, 2024, at 79, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He spent 36 years at the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments, serving as an associate professor and, for a time, as department chair. A man of diverse interests, he was captivated by the intersection of history and the natural world. He was an avid amateur astronomer and built his own telescope. He was passionate about environmental conservation. Survivors: his wife, Fereshteh Dehkordi-Westerlund; and son, Cyrus.
Rolland Joseph Regnery Jr., ’68 (history), of La Quinta, Calif., December 15, at 79. He played basketball and was a member of Sigma Chi. He served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia and later worked as a teacher in Panama. He went on to become a veterinarian, settling in Southern California and joining—and later owning—the Tri-City Veterinary Clinic. He was active in social causes, particularly Beyond War, an organization dedicated to peaceful global conflict resolution. He loved animals, the outdoors, and friendly competition. Survivors: his wife, Roxanne; children, Dawnelise Rosen and Noah; and sister.
1970s
Katherine Cast Danforth, ’70 (art), of San Francisco, February 18, at 78, of Parkinson’s disease. She earned a master’s in early childhood education from Mills College. For more than 30 years, she shaped the field of early childhood education through scholarship, advocacy, and hands-on work with children, families, and teachers. She was head teacher at The Children’s School at Mills College and later program supervisor and lecturer at San Francisco State’s Child Study Center. She had a deep belief in children’s capacity to think and create. She is remembered for her wit and whimsical spirit. Survivors include her husband, David Hammer, and three siblings.
Trisha Lynn Siemon Garlock, ’70 (art), of Mill Valley, Calif., January 15, at 78, of complications of blood cancer. She spent 32 years leading Kiddo, an education foundation she co-founded in 1982 to support the Mill Valley School District. In 2014, she co-founded SchoolsRule-Marin, which supports students and foundations in all 17 Marin school districts by helping fund programs in the arts, technology, literacy, and health. Across both organizations, she helped raise millions of dollars for Marin school enrichment programs. Survivors: her husband, Jim; children, David and Lindsay, ’07; and three grandchildren.
John Douglas Andrews Jr., ’71 (psychology), of Reno, Nev., March 11, 2024, at 75. He was a member of Kappa Sigma. He earned an MD from USC and devoted his life to medicine. He was the life of the party, reveling in song and dance at every occasion. He loved nothing more than regaling family and friends with stories and jokes. Survivors: his wife of 22 years, Nancy Prahm; children, Liz and Jack; stepchildren, Jennifer Torres, Daniel Winston, and Ben Winston; eight grandchildren; ex-wife, Gayle Hurd; and sister.
Jerry Roemer Hite, ’72 (humanities), of San Francisco, February 20, at 76. He was an avid Bay Area sports fan. He remained close with friends he made as a sophomore at Stanford’s overseas study program in England; they called themselves the Raconteurs and he convened the group regularly over the next 50 years. He loved to guide family and friends on hikes in the High Sierras. He knew the names of flora and fauna, could identify stars and constellations, and once caught a California golden trout with his bare hands. Survivors: his siblings, Caroline, Florence, Aimee, and Lee.
Richard Carl Metcalf, ’75 (geology), of Houston, July 13, 2025, at 72, of dementia. He earned an MS in geophysics from the University of Washington and a PhD in aqueous geochemistry from the University of Manchester. He worked as a geologist for Exxon early in his career and later as a scientist for Lockheed in Las Vegas. Eventually, he became a professor of geology at San Jacinto College. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, mountain climbing, and hiking. Survivors: his wife, Leslie; and brother, Russell.
Peter Douglas Witt, ’78 (humanities), of Paso Robles, Calif., April 1, at 70, of cancer. He was on the track and field team and a member of Delta Upsilon. He earned his MD from Case Western Reserve University and became a pediatric plastic surgeon, repairing congenital facial abnormalities and traumatic injuries requiring reconstruction. He founded the plastic surgery division at Valley Children’s Hospital in Fresno, Calif. He spent his last 10 years in Paso Robles, where he loved to dance with his wife, and was often seen wearing his Stanford tracksuit. Survivors: his wife, Alice; his children, Doug, ’09, Alec, Elizabeth Yoo, and Joel; three granddaughters; mother, Marjorie; and brother.
1980s
John Michael Julius III, ’80 (economics), of Coronado, Calif., March 23, at 67. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He worked as a litigator in Los Angeles and later specialized in employment litigation with Littler Mendelson in San Diego. After retiring from the law, he stewarded his family’s real estate portfolio in Southern and Northern California. He was an avid golfer and former president of the San Diego Country Club. Some of his fondest memories were traveling with friends to play on world-class courses. Survivors: his wife of 39 years, Angela Yates; daughters, Sara and Shannon; and three siblings, including Joann Julius Law, ’75.
Gregory Charles Gardener, ’82 (industrial engineering), of Washington, D.C., March 21, at 65. He played football and was a member of Phi Delta Theta.
1990s
Kevin Lee Bennett, ’90 (English), of New Orleans, April 22, at 57. He was a poet, philosopher, friend, and prankster. He won the 1991 University and College Poets Prize from the Academy of American Poets and worked as a technical writer at Dow Chemical. He struggled with mental illness, went missing after Hurricane Katrina, and lived unhoused in New Orleans for 13 years. He was eventually reunited with Stanford friends who helped him find an apartment in the French Quarter, where he wrote poetry and became a beloved figure known for his keen insights and untamed brilliance. Survivors include his mother, Sherrell; sister, Ruthanne; and countless friends.
2010s
Ryan Patrick Murphy, ’11 (science, technology, and society), of Marietta, Ga., October 6, 2025, at 37. He was in Sigma Alpha Epsilon and played football, walking on as a defensive end. He liked to play pickleball, chess, and cornhole; do CrossFit; travel the world; and strum the guitar. He had a passion for the water and was a sophisticated linguist. As athletic as he was, he was just as poetic, and had a sly sense of humor. Survivors: his parents, Thomas and Mary Ellen; siblings, Kelly Doyle and Dillon; and grandmother.
Business
Edgar Newman Smith Jr., MBA ’72, of Scottsdale, Ariz., March 16, at 82. He enjoyed a varied and successful career as a CPA, chief financial officer, and regional controller, working in Albuquerque, N.M., and later in Scottsdale. He liked to play golf, travel, garden, and care for his Southwest home in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. His 15 bicycle trips around the globe brought him immense joy and a lifetime of treasured memories. Survivors: his former wife of 38 years, Diane; and sister.
Stuart Edward McLaughlin, MBA ’00, of Hillsborough, Calif., February 15, at 53, in a skiing accident. Over 25 years, he built a distinguished career as partner at Sansome Partners. He was a talented investor who brought patience and perspective to every discussion. He gave his time and expertise to many schools and education nonprofits. He had a gift for listening, asking insightful questions, and making everyone feel valued. Survivors: his wife of almost 20 years, Meg (Masuno, MBA ’00); sons, Andy, Harry, and Peter; and parents, Carrick (Cruzen, ’64) and Andy, ’59, MA ’64, PhD ’70.
Engineering
George Marienthal, MS ’63 (industrial engineering), of Naples, Fla., June 3, at 87. He earned a degree in engineering from the US Naval Academy. After completing his military service as a captain, he spent more than 40 years working in the federal government and private industry with a focus on enhancing national security. He served seven years as deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Defense. He was a lifelong runner and conservative political activist with a boundless love for his family. Survivors: his children, Shawn Capon, Shannon Van Winter, and Patrick; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Edmund George Filetti, MS ’64, Engr. ’66 (mechanical engineering), of Wake Forest, N.C., November 3, 2023, at 91. He served in the Air Force. He worked at the Franklin Institute Research Laboratories before founding Energy Technology Incorporated in 1972. After retiring in 1982, he taught mathematics at a Penn State satellite campus. His hobbies included bridge, pool, reading, and travel. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann; second wife, Marlene Workozeskie; and daughter Sharon. Survivors: his children, Lynn Wynn, Robert, Micheal, Dan, and Mark; eight grandchildren; great-grandson; and sister.
Samuel C. McIntosh Jr., PhD ’65 (aeronautics and astronautics), of Sonoma, Calif., January 5, 2025, at 88. He graduated from MIT and focused his doctoral studies at Stanford on structures and flutter. After working at a small private company, he started a consulting business in aeronautical engineering working with small private company jets, which he dearly loved. Besides piloting his own airplane, he loved wine, chocolate, and classical music. Survivors: his wife, Beatrice; daughter, Carey; two grandchildren; and brother.
Harold Sandy Vitale, MS ’65 (electrical engineering), of Los Gatos, Calif., October 31, 2025, at 92. He attended Stanford while working for General Electric. He later joined Fairchild Semiconductor, where he designed and built a computer-controlled system for testing the newest generation of semiconductors. In 1983, he co-founded Trillium, which went on to generate $500 million in sales. He then worked for Credence until his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Roberta, and his son John. Survivors: his son Bill and three grandchildren.
James Marvin Healzer, PhD ’74 (mechanical engineering), of San Jose, April 27, at 90. He worked for General Electric in Massachusetts before relocating with the company to California to begin his career in the nuclear power industry. He later worked at S. Levy Incorporated and the Paul Scherrer Institut. He was an expert in the field of heat transfer and multiphase flow. A longtime fan of Cardinal football, he also enjoyed photography, skiing, gardening, music, and travel. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Helen; children, Kristen McNamara and Jim, ’85, MS ’85; four grandchildren, including William, ’22, and Katherine, ’26; and three great-grandsons.
Dana Gene Andrews, PhD ’75 (aeronautics and astronautics), of Seattle, January 10, 2023, at 78, of a heart attack. He worked at Boeing for 50 years, initially in the commercial aircraft division and then in the space division. In 2000, he joined his son’s company, Andrews Space and Technology, where he led projects to commercialize space transportation. Once retired, he mentored young engineers as an affiliate professor at the University of Washington. He published Chasing the Dream, a book chronicling the history of advanced space transportation and theorizing on our space future. Survivors: his wife, Anne; children, Jason, Christopher, and Sarah; and eight grandchildren.
Christopher Clark Badger, MS ’83 (engineering), of Portola Valley, Calif., November 9, at 67, of sudden complications while mountain biking. He was an entrepreneur and a technology evangelist. He was born in Massachusetts but fell in love with the rhythm of the West Coast, skiing in Idaho, duck hunting in the Bay Area, and biking year-round. Over 35 years, he and his wife transformed their Portola Valley property into a thriving homestead of fruit trees, chickens, horses, and his beloved beehives. He was deeply committed to land conservation, particularly in Idaho and New Mexico. A varsity rower in college, he remained a formidable athlete into his 60s. Survivors: his wife, Dene Rowell; sons, Jackson, Carson, and Macklan; mother, Betsy Carlson; and sister.
Humanities and Sciences
Chitra Joshi Adarkar, MS ’62 (statistics), of Manhattan Beach, Calif., October 31, 2025, at 91. She was born in Pune, India, and in 1959 joined the Indian Foreign Service, stationed in Vienna. In 1963, she and her husband moved to Southern California, and she taught math at El Camino College. Two years later, they moved to Manhattan Beach, where she would live for 61 years. Throughout her life, she found joy in her flower garden, tackling the daily crossword puzzle, and time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Dilip, PhD ’63. Survivors: her children, Swati, Ashwin, ’86, MS ’87, MBA ’92, and Sachin; seven grandchildren; and great-granddaughter.
Stephen Lane Portnoy, MS ’66, PhD ’69 (statistics), of McMinnville, Ore., December 28, at 83, of cardiac arrest. He taught at Harvard before returning to his home state to join the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In 1985, he helped to found the department of statistics and retired as a professor emeritus. He was a preeminent statistician who published more than 100 research articles and served as an editor for the Journal of the American Statistical Association. Survivors: his wife, Esther (Glotzhober, ’66, MS ’68, PhD ’69); and daughter, Rachel Bradley.
Valerie C. Chase, PhD ’71 (biological sciences), of Parkton, Md., April 27, at 81. She served as chair of the biology department at Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C. She later joined the National Aquarium in Baltimore as the staff biologist, retiring as director of conservation education after 20 years. Her hobbies included breeding Bernese mountain dogs. Survivors include her husband, William Johnson, PhD ’74.
Shelley Elizabeth Hunsaker Merello, MA ’72 (Spanish), of Eugene, Ore., April 14, at 77, of stomach cancer. After graduate school, she spent time on San Andres Island in the Caribbean and in Peru’s Sacred Valley. She eventually settled in Eugene and taught in the Romance languages department of the University of Oregon for 25 years. She was a world traveler, visiting three different continents in her last year. She was predeceased by her daughter Sirena Archibold. Survivors: her daughters Kusi, Lluvia, and Adalina-Alejandrina; and grandson.
Law
Jean Louis Goutal, JSD ’75, of Paris, July 24, 2025, at 78, of leukemia and lymphoma. He spent a year studying law at the University of London and worked for several London law firms. From 1983 until his retirement in 2008, he was a professor at Pierre Mendès-France University of Grenoble, where he taught contract law, intellectual property, computer law, and maritime law. He also directed the Intellectual Property Research Center. Concurrently, he worked at the law firm of Jacques-Max Lassez in Paris. He was a passionate sailor who dreamed of sailing around the world and once made it as far as Australia. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Catherine; children, Paul-Antoine and Caroline; and four grandchildren.
Sustainability/Earth
James Arthur Whitney, PhD ’72 (geology), of Athens, Ga., March 18, at 79, of cardiac arrest. He started as a temporary assistant professor of geology at the University of Georgia in 1972, retiring as a full professor in 2001. During that time, he served as department head of geology and associate vice president of academic affairs. He established what is now the Interdisciplinary Field Program, where students spend a summer learning geology, anthropology, and ecology as they travel across the country. Survivors: his wife, Sandra; sons, Nathaniel and Daniel; and five grandchildren.
