Faculty/Staff
William Henry Beaver, of Stanford, October 14, at 84, of COVID-19. He was a CPA, a professor of accounting, and an influential researcher and mentor. He was a leading authority on the effect of corporate financial statements on stock prices and an early scholar to examine how financial ratios could predict business failures, with one of his papers cited more than 10,000 times. He was the only person to receive all five of the American Accounting Association’s highest professional honors. He also won numerous teaching awards at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Survivors: his wife, Sue; children, Marie, ’90, Sarah, and David; and two grandsons.
Elizabeth “E.B.” Buchter Bernhardt-Kamil, of Palo Alto, October 8, at 70, of cholangiocarcinoma. She was a professor of German studies and the first director of the Language Center, a post she held for nearly 30 years. A pioneering figure in second-language acquisition, she believed in studying language for its own sake instead of teaching it in the context of literature and criticism. Her pedagogy helped revolutionize language learning on campus and beyond and earned her the Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Distinctive Contributions to Undergraduate Education and the H&S Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. Survivors: her husband, Michael Kamil; and brother, John Buchter.
John Isaiah Brauman, of Cupertino, Calif., August 23, at 86. He was a professor of chemistry and two-time chair of the chemistry department during his 50-plus years at Stanford. A lauded scholar of chemical reactions and gas-phase ions, he published more than 300 papers while advancing studies of how the rates and products of chemical reactions are determined. He was deputy editor at Science magazine, home secretary of the National Academy of Sciences, a National Medal of Science winner, and an astute mentor who helped launch the careers of many young scientists. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Sharon; and daughter, Kate, PhD ’10.
Graciela Teresa de Pierris, of Stanford, August 20, at 74. She was a professor of philosophy and a scholar of modern philosophy. Her primary interest was the work of 18th century Scottish philosopher David Hume, and her 2015 book, Ideas, Evidence, and Method, reconciled Hume’s skepticism with his faith in the rational world of science. Her work was described as fearless, fastidious, and inspiring. Before her death, she was working on a project related to Hume, Kant, and the metaphysical tradition. She was passionate about art, opera, and travel—especially to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan. Survivors: her husband, Michael Friedman; and siblings, Marta and Carlos.
Ronald Arthur Howard, of Palo Alto, October 6, at 90. He was a professor of management science and engineering and a pioneer in the field of decision analysis, helping individuals and companies make difficult decisions in the face of uncertainty. His work, including seminal textbooks in the field, led to algorithmic breakthroughs for solving decision problems, analytic models that laid the foundation for probabilistic modeling, and contributions to a tool for analyzing complex decisions. During 53 years at Stanford, he developed the decision analysis curriculum, directed the Decisions and Ethics Center, and taught thousands of students. Survivors include his wife, Polly; and children, Kim Howard Saxe, ’80, MS ’80, David, ’80, John, ’82, MS ’88, and Robert, ’84, MS ’86.
Nelson Wilford Lodge, of Grants Pass, Ore., and Pleasanton, Calif., November 18, at 87. He was the head men’s soccer coach at Stanford from 1976-1983, and he was instrumental in arranging for the World Cup and Olympics to be played on the university’s fields. He is one of three coaches in the program’s history to have at least three consecutive double-digit winning seasons, and his recruits still hold numerous university records. He later coached the Los Altos High School girls soccer team to numerous victories and championships. Survivors: his wife, Josie Mendez; children, Anneliese Turck, Kristoph, Stefaan, and Erika Boissiere; 10 grandchildren; and ex-wife, Monica Venema.
1940s
Mary Louise Sutter Dyer Tomblin, ’46 (psychology), of Carmel, Calif., September 2, at 99. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and the staff of the Stanford Daily. She earned three California teaching credentials and taught children with learning disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Carmel Unified School District. She was a published author. She loved haiku, Japanese poetry, the French language, and tennis. She was predeceased by her first husband, Allen Dyer, ’47; second husband, Albert; and one grandchild. Survivors: her children, Gregory Dyer, ’69, JD ’71, Laurie Dyer Rockstad, ’71, Douglas Dyer, and Glenn; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Wayland Bixby Augur, ’48, MS ’50 (chemistry), of Newport Beach, Calif., in 2024, at 96, of congestive heart failure. He was a member of Theta Xi. He worked at Standard Oil Chevron for 20 years, then attended Loyola Law School. He opened his own law practice, specializing in wills and trusts, and kept his law license for 55 years. He was a devout member of St. James Anglican Church of Costa Mesa. He loved hiking and the arts. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia; first wife, Margaret (Bradford, ’46); and daughter Diane. Survivors: his children, Janise and Wayland.
Eleanor Virginia “Ginnie” Biddle Meyer, ’48 (nursing), of Ogden, Utah, March 16, 2024, at 100. She joined the faculty at the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing and rose to become director of admissions. She later earned a master’s degree in health science and health education from San Diego State University, served on its faculty, and was honored by her students with a teaching award. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and granddaughter. Survivors: her children, Barbara, ’72, Tom, ’73, and Carol; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Richard Block, ’49 (sociology), of Santa Monica, Calif., September 30, at 97, of complications from amyloidosis. He was on the Stanford Daily staff. He served in the Merchant Marine and Coast Guard. He spent seven decades working in radio and television, where he developed and managed stations with Kaiser Broadcasting, pioneered UHF, and created the Travel Channel and Game Show Network. He taught broadcasting at USC for nearly 20 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Cecelia Ulfelder, ’50; and second wife, Marilyn Quinn. Survivors: his children, Julie Grunsky and Nick, ’82; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
1950s
Karl E. Humiston, ’51 (biological sciences), of Salem, Ore., August 14, at 94, of prostate cancer. He served in the Naval Reserve. He graduated from Harvard Medical School, specializing in psychiatry. He was trained by Dr. Ida Rolf and stayed involved with the Rolf Institute until his retirement. He was a champion of holistic medicine and a health care lobbyist with the Oregon legislature. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was predeceased by his son Mark and grandson Eric French. Survivors: his wife, Bonnie; children, Karen Grisinger, Jenny Lynn French, Scott Rich, Michael, John, Matthew, Thomas, and Frederick; 25 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Marcia Agnes Hoak Vickery, ’51 (international relations), of Salt Lake City, June 29, at 94. After raising her sons, she taught fourth grade and then junior high school math and Utah history. Later in life, she joined All Saints Episcopal Church and started working at the O.C. Tanner store in downtown Salt Lake City. She was an avid traveler, made lifelong friends easily, and was passionate about improving the world through volunteer work and philanthropy. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Robert, ’44, MA ’48, PhD ’52. Survivors: her sons, David, ’74, and Peter; granddaughter; and sister.
Mary Joann Freeman Sutro, ’52 (anthropology), of Oakland, September 19, at 94. She earned a master’s degree in folklore at UC Berkeley with a thesis focused on California Gold Rush humor. She was a longtime news editor at Bay City News Service, where she helped to set the agenda for media coverage in the region. She was an excellent skier, tennis player, and ping pong player. She loved the outdoors, book clubs, Scrabble, and scouring the beach at low tide. She was predeceased by her former husband, Henry. Survivors: her children, Dirk, Mark, and Karen; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Virginia Joan Foley Tornlof, ’52 (education), of Oakland, March 2, 2024, at 93. While raising her children, she held leadership roles in the Piedmont Schools Parent Clubs and the Samuel Merritt Hospital Volunteer Board. She served on the Alameda County grand jury and volunteered with the Oakland Museum for 40 years. She became a tax preparer later in life. She was an avid bridge player and loved traveling with her many groups of friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Albert. Survivors: her daughters, Virginia Sanseau and Susan; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and her companion of 25 years, Philip Van Horn.
Don Earl McCleve, ’53 (biological sciences), MD ’56, of Monte Sereno, Calif., September 28, at 94. He was a member of Theta Chi and sang in the chorus. He specialized in ear, nose, and throat surgery. He enjoyed sports, from skiing and scuba diving to tennis and sailing, and researched topics so thoroughly he could lecture on them. A passionate musician, he directed and sang in the church choir and supported the San Jose Symphony for over 30 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Beverly Stern. Survivors: his children, Todd, Bryan, ’82, Robin Berger, John, Alyson Broberg, and Sharon Peterson; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Richard Adolf Schwarz, ’53 (geography), of The Hague, Netherlands, June 6, at 92. He returned to the family firm Polak & Schwarz, in Zaandam, Netherlands, then founded Total Design, the leading Dutch design firm in Europe. He was a devoted connoisseur, collector, and aficionado of Frank Sinatra’s music. Survivors: his wife; Jeannet; two children; and four grandchildren.
Dorcas Anne Hardison Thille, ’53 (undeclared), of Santa Paula, Calif., September 4, at 92. Twice widowed by the age of 41, she became a full-time avocado and lemon farmer while raising six children. She was also the first woman director on the board of Calavo Growers, serving for 35 years. She earned the Stanford Gold Spike Award for exceptional service to the university. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Kimball, ’51; second husband, John Thille; third husband, William McFarlane; and daughter Lise Ann Kimball, ’76. Survivors: her children, Gordon Kimball, ’75, MS ’76, Margaret Kimball, ’80, Nicholas, ’85, Peter, and Robert; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Logan Hardison, ’57.
Ian M. Campbell, ’54 (history), of Dallas, September 30, at 90, of colon cancer. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. He served in the Marine Corps and attained the rank of captain in the reserves. During his nearly 40-year business career, he served as an officer of several publicly traded corporations, then co-founded Lancaster Financial, a mortgage banking firm. His passions were his family, his horses, and the Marine Corps. He was predeceased by his first wife, of 48 years, Jane; and second wife, Harriet Eichmeyer. Survivors: his wife, Deborah Hooper; sons, Clay and Colin; four grandchildren; and sister.
Maureen Agnes “Lady Bug” Doherty, ’54, MA ’55 (education), of Sites, Calif., November 13, 2023, at 90. She was on the Stanford Daily staff. She taught physical education at San Rafael High School and then in Loomis. She was a rice farmer, and raised, bred, and showed Shorthorn cattle. She bought one of her family’s ranches, where she raised cattle and worked as a Department of Agriculture brand inspector. Her other agricultural leadership positions included serving as president of the local Glenn-Colusa CattleWomen and Cattlemen’s Associations. Survivors: her daughters, Diane Wiens, Patria Forster, and Paige LaGrande; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister.
Gerald Wayne Dow, ’54 (international relations), MBA ’59, of Walnut Creek, Calif., November 2, at 92. He was on the crew team. He served in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps. His 27-year career with Standard Oil Company of California included roles such as international tax consultant to the general tax counsel, manager of expatriate tax services, and vice president, treasurer, and director of Chevron Foreign Service Corps. He enjoyed family history research, writing and self-publishing family history books, and car restoration. Survivors: his wife, Linda, (Plaisted, ’55); children, Christina Dow Maclennan, ’79, David, and Mark; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
John Peter Schaefer, ’54 (chemistry), of Palo Alto, July 24, at 91. He was a member of Theta Xi. He served in the Army as a pharmacist’s assistant in occupied Germany. He had a long career with Chevron Chemical Company, working in California, Ohio, New Jersey, and Kentucky. He retired in 1991 as vice president of Oronite. He was a devoted husband, a supportive father, and an avid backpacker, fly fisherman, reader, gardener, and traveler. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary. Survivors: his children, Elizabeth, Katherine Schaefer Cleland, and Richard; and four grandchildren.
Charles Owen Stewart, ’54 (economics), of Los Altos, August 26, at 92. He served in the Army. He worked at Union Carbide, served as a senior vice president of investments at Prudential Securities, then spent 40 years as a stockbroker, with a special interest in biotech stocks. He loved spending time at the family ranch in Utah, riding horses, fishing, and jogging. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors: his wife of 67 years, Joann; children, Michelle Stewart Burwasser, MA ’86, Charles, Joannie Miller, Sharisse Stewart Kokernak, MA ’93, Eileen Wagstaff, and Isaac; eight grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Joan Cortelyou Becker, ’55 (anthropology), of Burton, Wash., April 4, 2024, at 90. She helped start the Heard Museum, then became a typesetter for two Kansas agricultural publications. For 20 years, she and her husband owned and published the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, where she managed the finances and copy-edited and proofed the paper. She was on the board of Vashon Island Pet Protectors, fostered upward of 200 dogs, and supported the local arts scene. Survivors: her husband of more than 70 years, Jay, ’55; sons David, Marc, and Alan; and three granddaughters.
Joyce Penn Casaroli, ’55, MA ’56 (education), of Fresno, Calif., October 7, at 91. She taught primary grades in Palo Alto and Fresno. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, camping, and backpacking with her family. She loved children and spent her retirement years volunteering her teaching skills. She was active in her church and had a strong faith. She had a long, productive, happy life and left her family a wonderful legacy. She was predeceased by her daughter Nancy. Survivors: her husband of 65 years, Phillip, ’57, MA ’58; children, Sally and Robert; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Robert Elledy Gable, ’55 (industrial engineering), of Frankfort, Ky., November 29, at 90. He belonged to Alpha Kappa Lambda, was in the marching band, and contributed to the Stanford Chaparral humor magazine. He served in the Navy. He led The Stearns Coal and Lumber Company and served as commissioner of Kentucky State Parks. He was the Republican nominee for governor in 1975 and the chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky for seven years. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Emily. Survivors: his children, James, ’81, MS ’82, Elizabeth Gable Hicks, and John; and two grandchildren.
Barry Thomas Galvin, ’55 (economics), of Oakland, November 10, at 91. He was on the Stanford Daily staff. He served in the Navy. With an MBA from Harvard, he joined the Agency for International Development in Washington, D.C., as desk officer for emerging African nations. He left the government in 1968, disillusioned by its Vietnam policies, and worked for Bank of America before opening The Hammock Way, a business in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square that was later renamed Home Works and then Galvin’s. He was predeceased by his daughter, Martha. Survivors: his wife of 63 years, Laura (Kossoff, ’59); sons, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Christopher; and five grandchildren.
James Bowcott Howat, ’55 (electrical engineering), MBA ’63, of Lincoln, Calif., October 24, at 90. He served as an officer in the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C., between his undergraduate and graduate studies at Stanford. After his MBA, he worked as an aerospace engineer for multiple companies, including Ford Aerospace and Lockheed, until his retirement in 1993. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Nicole; and sons, Keith and Kevin.
William Gage Irving, ’55 (social science/social thought), of San Marino, Calif., January 19, 2024, at 90. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, played baseball, and ran track. He served in the Navy. He was a stockbroker and worked for Los Angeles County. In retirement, he became a self-made dozer operator and developed a passion for fire trucks, restoring a retired Stanford FD Crown to its original condition and donating it back to Stanford. He was predeceased by his wife, Sally. Survivors: his children, Mary, Will, Sara, and Carol; grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two siblings.
Norman Louis Lenzer, ’55 (history), of Los Angeles, June 16, 2023, at 90. He served in the Air Force, sometimes flying into the eyes of hurricanes to acquire weather data. He was a copywriter in San Francisco and later settled in Los Angeles, where he worked as a writer and commercial director, most notably writing the screenplay for Harry Nilsson’s The Point, the acclaimed first feature-length animated special on television. He was also a successful voice-over talent. He enjoyed writing, reading, traveling, and sitting in the sun. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carolyn; and daughters, Suzanne and Alexandra.
Victoria Louise “Toya” Chapple Moncrief, ’55 (Spanish), of Midland, Texas, December 27, 2019, at 86. She is remembered as a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family. She graduated from Midland High School after being elected CATOICO (Cattle, Oil, and Cotton) Queen and, after three years at Stanford, married the love of her life and started a family in Midland, where her husband worked in the oil industry. Her husband of 65 years, Charles Ray, passed away in March 2024. Survivors: her children, Lisa Mitchell and Chuck; and four grandchildren.
Jean Marie Bashor Tolle, ’55, MA ’56 (education), of Barrington, Ill., October 3, at 90. She contributed to the Stanford Chaparral humor magazine. She was an elementary school teacher, a published novelist, poet, and short story writer, a community volunteer, Cubs fan, and storyteller. She launched Whetstone Magazine and the Barrington Writers’ Workshop. She shared kindness indiscriminately, loved generously, and lived a full and graceful life. She was predeceased by her husband, Horace, MS ’56, MBA ’64. Survivors: her children, Anne Pepper and Jeff; and five grandchildren.
Julius Joseph “Jules” Bellaschi, ’56 (industrial engineering), of McLean, Va., April 22, 2020, at 85. He earned a master’s degree in industrial management from MIT, a PhD from American University, and a JD from Blackstone School of Law before launching careers in both the private and public sectors. In his book A Journey With Grampy, he ends with: “My good friends, goodbye, God bless you, and carry on.” Survivors: his wife, Kathryn; children, Mia Pudoka and John, ’89; and five grandchildren.
John McKenzie Clise, ’56 (psychology), of Port Townsend, Wash., May 27, 2023, at 91. He joined the U.S. Army Security Agency and learned Mandarin at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. He returned to his hometown of Seattle and campaigned to save the historic Pike Place Market, where he went on to serve as its first manager and then executive director. After moving to Port Townsend, he bought Aldrich’s and reopened it as a grocery specializing in gourmet foods and wine. He also served on the city council and was elected mayor. Survivors: his wife of 34 years, Pam; his children, Rick, Holly White, Arden, and Patrick; stepson, Heron Prior; and seven grandchildren.
Roger Warren Anderson, ’57 (physics), of Los Altos, September 22, at 89. His aerospace career included working at Hughes Aircraft on the Surveyor 1 soft moon landing, at Applied Technology in microwaves for defense systems, and for Argo Systems on profitable components of digital software. He served on the Los Altos Finance Committee, had legendary chess skills, and attended Stanford women’s volleyball games for over 30 years. Survivors: his wife of 65 years, Margaret Kriz Anderson; children, Karen Anderson Maguy, ’91, Juliet, and Scott; and five granddaughters, including Sophie Maguy, ’21.
Mary Ellen Krehbiel Gardner, ’57 (economics), of Portland, Ore., September 27, at 89. She worked as a bookkeeper and later joined the financial industry, first with JP Morgan Bank in New York City and later with Fidelity in the Boston area. She was active in retirement, volunteering at Kaji Aso Studio in Boston and making ceramics. She loved to travel, visiting Australia, Japan, and several European countries, and felt at home in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Frederick. Survivors include: her son, Curtis; and brother, James Krehbiel, ’64.
William Franklin “Frank” Hook, ’57 (biological sciences), of Bismarck, N.D., October 30, at 89. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta, and played football and rugby. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College and served in the Navy, commanding the 311th Evac Hospital during the Persian Gulf War. He practiced radiology in Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, for most of his career. He belonged to the American Legion and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was predeceased by his former wife, Margo (Boothe, ’58), and son Christopher. Survivors: his children, Kari Jacobson, William, ’85, and Paul; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister.
Sheila Blumenthal Spargo, ’57 (French), of Las Vegas, May 22, at 89. She was an artist and a homemaker who had a full life as a world traveler, avid golfer, and talented watercolorist. She was part of the Nevada Watercolor Society, and her paintings received numerous awards in art shows in the Las Vegas Valley. She always packed painting supplies to memorialize trips with family and friends. She taught art to children who were being homeschooled and was an amazing skier and tennis player. Survivors: her husband, Jack; children, Sharon Spargo-Jones, John, and Scott; two grandchildren; great-granddaughter; and brother.
Mary Celeste Crumb Starke, ’57 (undeclared), of San Jose, August 13, 2022, at 86, of cancer. She was predeceased by her former husband, Philip, ’57. Survivors include her sons, Philip and Robert.
Donald Eugene Morgan, ’58 (electrical engineering), of Saratoga, Calif., October 12, 2023, at 86, of Parkinson’s disease. He was a member of Sigma Chi. He spent his career in the electronics industry, tape and video recording, and broadcast technology and satellite data transmission. He was awarded multiple patents for inventions in video broadcast technology. He volunteered as a docent at the Hakone Japanese garden in Saratoga and was involved in the Saratoga Sister City organization. He enjoyed fine woodworking and lapidary and custom jewelry creation. He was predeceased by his wife Janice (Graves, ’58). Survivors: his wife Lillian and son, Bruce.
David Allison Staudt, ’58 (petroleum engineering), of Tulsa, Okla., September 17, at 88, of Alzheimer’s disease. He was a member of Sigma Chi and the boxing team. After earning an MBA from Northwestern University, he sold computers for Honeywell, then embarked on a 28-year career at the National Science Foundation, where he ran the computer department. After retiring, he helped install internet-connecting equipment for three small Pacific islands and volunteered for the Reed Community Foundation, an agency dedicated to working with underprivileged children. Survivors: his partner of over 14 years, Mieke Epps; sons, Michael, Jeffrey, Elliot, and Graham; seven grandchildren; and sister.
1960s
Roger Call Cornell, ’60 (biological sciences), MD ’64, of La Jolla, Calif., October 28, at 86. He served in the Air Force. He interned at New York Hospital, where Anthony Fauci was his student. He spent 43 years at Scripps Clinic, where he built an exemplary dermatology division and served in many leadership positions. He was a clinical professor of medicine and dermatology at UC San Diego. He ranked and classified topical steroids that are still used today and conducted a pivotal study of Accutane and retinoid use in acne and psoriasis. Survivors include his nieces, Lisa Gwilliam and Jennifer Nonnenmacher.
Joseph S. Genshlea, ’60 (political science), of Sacramento, Calif., October 30, at 86. He was a member of Sigma Chi. After graduating from what is now UC Law San Francisco, he worked as a litigator with Downey Brand and later helped form Weintraub, Genshlea & Sproul (now Weintraub Tobin). He was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and was voted into California’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Survivors: his wife, Barbara Como Genshlea; children, Joe, Katie Genshlea Paris, ’89, and Amy Genshlea Domingo; eight grandchildren, including Julia Paris, ’21, MA ’22; and ex-wife, Jane Barker Shurtz, ’61.
Margaret Clare “Peg” Telfer, ’60 (biological sciences), of Chicago, January 1, at 84, of cancer. She participated in student drama. She dedicated her career to the care and treatment of hemophiliac patients and pioneered the use of home infusion as a viable treatment alternative. After graduating from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, she worked at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. There, she was the director of the hemophilia center, acting director of hematology/oncology, and director of the HIV clinic. She was an associate professor at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois. She was predeceased by her longtime love, George Beall. Survivors include her seven siblings.
William Richard Milne, ’61 (mechanical engineering), of Burien, Wash., October 12, at 85, of pneumonia. He played the coronet in the marching band. During his 42-year career with Boeing, he assisted in the design, testing, and storage of the Minuteman Missile, coordinated the development of Boeing’s project for the F22 Raptor jet, and became the executive director of the aerospace and defense department. He served on the boards of Childcare Worldwide, Leilani Kai Resort, and Hope-Christian Church. He enjoyed history, fishing, and reading a good thriller. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kitty; and children, Susan Milne Born and David.
Daniel Walter Diefenderfer, ’62 (mechanical engineering), of Radnor, Pa., November 27, at 84, of heart failure. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Montana, he spent his career supporting the development of civilian nuclear power, working at GE for 40 years. He loved classic racing cars and was a judge in regional and national events for the American Antique Automobile Club. He manned election polls for over 20 years and served an elected role on Radnor’s Democratic Committee. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Brigitte. Survivors: his daughter, Sandra Wiktor; and grandson, Niclas Wiktor.
Shirley Ann Sherrill Hurley, ’62 (history), of Santa Barbara, Calif., November 29, at 83. She was in the choir. She was a teacher in San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Her great love was charitable work, and she received the “Thousand Points of Light” award from President George H.W. Bush. She volunteered for the Family Service Agency for over 40 years, sang in church choirs, and taught cooking to disadvantaged adults. She loved to travel and became the first American woman to parachute with the Russian Army. Survivors: her husband of 62 years, James; children, James III and Lisa; two grandchildren; and sister.
Gerald Lee Fullerton, ’63, MA ’65 (German studies), of Tucson, Ariz., September 17, at 83. He was in the symphony orchestra. He received a PhD from the University of Minnesota and became a professor of German and linguistics at several universities. In 2012, following his retirement, he moved to Medford, Ore., where he remained until his death. Survivors include his daughter, Carlin Bratt.
Kenneth Robert Schultz, ’64, MS ’65 (mechanical engineering), of Leucadia, Calif., September 11, at 82, of Parkinson’s disease. He was in the marching band and on the swimming team. He earned a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of Florida and conducted research on fission and fusion. He worked for General Atomics throughout his 40-year career and served as director of the inertial fusion technology division. He was a member of the American Nuclear Society and served as president of the Leucadia Town Council. Fascinated by the natural world, he seldom left his binoculars at home. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou (Abbott, ’64); children, Elizabeth Johnson and Robert; and three grandchildren.
Dorothea “Tia” Hatch, ’65 (anthropology), of Ashland, Ore., July 21, at 81, of pancreatic cancer. After a career in human resources at Hewlett Packard, she got involved with the social justice movement and did homeless outreach through her church. She was a volunteer librarian at her local elementary school and, for 15 years, shared her knowledge of Indigenous cultures with fifth-grade classes. She wrote novels for middle grade readers and published a book of poetry and a memoir. She belonged to several organizations, including Willamette Writers and the Oregon Poetry Association. Survivors include her brother, William.
Desmond Patrick “Pat” Curran, ’66 (economics), of Mission Hills, Kan., October 11, at 80, after a long illness. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and played golf. With an MBA from Northwestern University, he grew the family paint and varnish business into a worldwide company that surpassed $1 billion in annual sales. He later focused on private equity, started C3 Capital and then The Curran Companies, and became a minority owner of Sporting Kansas City. He loved golf, a game that called on his knack for smart decision-making and perseverance. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Janet; children, Josephine, Betty Jean, Wiley, and Olivia; seven grandchildren; and brother, Timothy.
Arnold James Krogh, ’ 66 (industrial engineering), of Citrus Heights, Calif., November 18, at 80, of Parkinson’s disease. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and played football. He worked at Crown Zellerbach Company, then spent 29 years in the building industry. A dedicated community service volunteer, he was a member of the Active 20-30 Club, supported the Golden West Track Meet, and was the longtime announcer for Casa Robles High School athletics. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Millie. Survivors: his partner, Sakeenah Salaam; children, Anne Marie, ’89, and Jason; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sister.
Richard Kazuyoshi Tamura, ’66 (art), of Irvine, Calif., December 31, 2023, at 79. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was born in a Japanese American internment camp in Tule Lake, Calif. He earned an MBA and worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space and then as a housing consultant for companies such as William Lyon and Ponderosa Homes. He later started R.K. Tamura and Associates. He had a talent for drawing and painting, and he enjoyed jazz music, French cuisine, golf, Hawaii, and spy novels. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Jeanne; children, Diandra Coronel, Skyler, and Griffin; four granddaughters; and brother.
Russell Alfred Goodman, ’68 (psychology), of Lake Sherwood, Calif., September 18, at 78. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and played football and rugby. He served in the Navy and played for the Virginia Navy Seals rugby team. He helped found the Santa Monica Rugby Club and competed in Australia and the U.K. He earned an MBA from UCLA and worked in real estate for 40 years, developing large business parks in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. He loved the arts, the mountains, and his weekly basketball game with close friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Kiera. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Donna; daughters Brianne Carter and Janae Corley; four grandchildren; and two siblings.
Frances Ann Hitchcock, ’68 (anthropology), of Washington, D.C., December 10, at 78. She was hired as the first chief curator for the National Park Service and helped develop a first-class collection management system for the millions of cultural objects, from battlefield cannons to furniture in presidential homes, in more than 400 NPS sites. Later she served as the principal “recruiter and deployer” of NPS and Interior Department personnel into natural disaster situations, like hurricanes, that called for assessment and restoration. Survivors: her husband of 34 years, Richard Palmer; stepchildren, Mary McDonald and Michael Palmer; and four grandchildren.
Detlef Hopiak “Det” Kutzscher, ’68 (biological sciences), of Walnut Creek, Calif., October 2, at 78, of Alzheimer’s disease. After graduating from UCLA’s medical school, he worked as a pulmonologist in San Jose for 20 years. Later, he worked in Antioch as a primary care doctor. His passions were the outdoors, where he loved to hike, bike, camp, and backpack with friends and family. Other passions included gardening, winemaking, woodworking, and racquetball. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Christine; children, Ethan, Devin Dinenno, and Kendra; and six grandchildren.
Alinda Carol Lawrence Page, ’68 (political science), of Seattle, April 29, 2024, at 77. Of her many government jobs, her favorite was serving as vice president for transportation of Public Technology Inc. She also worked as the deputy administrator of the U.S. Highway Administration and assistant general manager of the Washington, D.C., Transit Authority. She formed Trans-Actions, a consultancy that specialized in environmental mediation. She had a master’s degree in public administration and was an ordained minister. She was predeceased by her first husband, Terry Newby; and second husband, Fred Burke. Survivors: her husband of 40 years, Richard; four children; three stepchildren; six grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Judi Brigham, ’69 (political science), of San Jose, August 24, at 77. While raising her sons, she pursued a career in computer programming and information systems. She worked full time for the city of Costa Mesa and Kawasaki Motors and taught nights at the local community college. She loved art, helping others, playing mahjong, movies, concerts, and game nights with a glass of wine and a good meal. She will be remembered as an extraordinary mother and grandmother who taught her sons how to be considerate, loving people and great fathers and spouses. Survivors: her husband of 55 years, Jim, ’68; sons, Matt and Chris; and five grandchildren.
Gerald Randolph “Randy” Clark, ’69 (political science), of Walnut Creek, Calif., May 31, at 78. During his 50-year career in the elevator and escalator industry, he built a reputation as a technical and legal expert. He served from 1996-2013 as the district superintendent of the power and mechanical maintenance division at BART. He then spent 11 years as principal for Escalator Elevator Consulting Group, where he provided expert testimony and consulting services. He was an advanced skier, had a private pilot’s license, and was an avid student of music. He loved to travel, especially to Mexico and Europe. Survivors: his wife, Christine; and daughter, Haleigh.
Mary Helen Garton, ’69 (art), of Santa Barbara, Calif., August 12, at 76. She was on the Stanford Daily staff. She was a banker in the Bay Area before moving to London and New York City for long-term positions with Barclays Bank. She later moved back to Santa Barbara and became involved in many nonprofits, including The Cecilia Fund, the Museum of Natural History/Art Walk, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, the Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) Women’s Board, and the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara. She took special pride in her position on the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board. She loved art, classical music, cinema, books, language, and politics.
1970s
Lois Ann Battuello, ’70 (political science), of St. Helena, Calif., July 25, 2023, at 75. She was passionate about her family’s Italian heritage, and she studied the Italian language and culture throughout her life, including at Stanford. She traveled and lived many places but always returned home to St. Helena, a place she loved dearly. Survivors: former spouse, Phil Clock, ’69, MBA ’75; and daughter, Annie Keilman.
Ronald Bruce Imhoff, ’71 (humanities), PhD ’83 (modern thought and literature), of Colorado Springs, Colo., September 7, at 75, of anoxic brain injury and cardiorespiratory arrest. He studied abroad in Vienna. He worked as an attorney and taught English literature at UCLA.
Robert L. “Bo” Crane Jr., ’72 (English), of Palo Alto, August 21, at 74, of ocular melanoma. He was a member of Zeta Psi and served as class correspondent for more than 10 years. He joined the homebuilding company Ditz-Crane, founded by his father and George and Jack Ditz, in 1972 and remained in residential construction and management until his retirement in 2012. He then devoted himself to the history of Palo Alto and Menlo Park, serving on the boards of the Palo Alto Historical Association, Palo Alto Stanford Heritage, and Menlo Park Historical. He wrote several books and was a passionate cyclist who clocked over 100,000 miles. Survivors: his second wife, Kristen Arnold Harrison, ’71; daughter, Ellen; two brothers; and first wife, Susie (Standlee, ’73).
John Roy MacMillan, ’72 (mathematics), of Portola Valley, Calif., June 11, at 74, of cancer. He was a member of Sigma Nu/Beta Chi. He was a software engineer at companies such as Apple and Adobe, and he co-authored Deluxe Music Construction Set, an early music notation and playback package. He later worked for start-ups in the automotive, medical, hardware, and construction industries. He held six patents in computer typography and concrete machinery. He loved music, holding babies, cooking, and the outdoors, especially the majesty of California. Survivors: his wife of 48 years, Marilyn (Gaddis, ’72, MS ’79); daughters, Jeannette, Leslie, and Laura; two grandchildren; and brother.
Paul Eric van Dyk, ’74 (sociology), of San Francisco, September 1, at 72. He graduated from the UC College of Law and worked at numerous law firms, including his own. He was an avid golfer and 40-year member of the Olympic Club. He loved the San Francisco Opera, playing classical guitar, translating Russian literature into English, contract bridge, American and British movies made before 1972, and taking long cruises to foreign ports in the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He supported many charities. He was predeceased by his wife, Rene. Survivors: his mother, Jean; brothers, Peter and Nicolas; and companion, Saduman Guzel.
James Steven Feliciano, ’76 (philosophy), of Moreno Valley, Calif., April 4, 2020, at 66, of an aortic aneurysm. He participated in student government. He was an attorney in San Jose who later became an ordained minister, pastoring churches in Paso Robles and Morro Bay. More recently, he founded a ministry in the UC Riverside community. During his travels, he shot stock photography and delighted his family with tailor-made adventures. He conducted research for and wrote numerous screenplays. Survivors: his wife, Gloria; sons, Kevin and Brian; and brother.
Erin-Aine Mary Teresa Miller, ’76 (economics), of Venice, Calif., October 25, at 72, of cancer. She studied journalism at USC and writing at Trinity College in Dublin. After writing three books on labor relations for UCLA, she developed, co-wrote, and researched a film series for Algerian National Cinema on third-world resources. She worked in film and television in Canada and the United States and was a talented writer, producer, director, and documentary maker who won gold and bronze medals at the New York International Film & TV Festival. She spent the last 20 years doing landscape and interior design for Culver Architects. Survivors: her husband of 32 years, Ron Culver; and brothers, Owens and O’Malley, ’73.
Patrice Anne Parr, ’77 (biological sciences), of Seattle, October 11, at 68. She performed with the Stanford Savoyards. She attended the University of Washington School of Medicine and enjoyed a 30-year career with the Department of Veterans Affairs, taking a position designed for a doctor who would also serve as adjunct clinical faculty at UC Davis. She served veterans as a primary care internist at the Sacramento and Anchorage VA clinics and was the chief of medicine for 24 years at the Anchorage VA. Her patients’ military histories ranged from World War I to Iraq and Afghanistan. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Robert Griffin; and sister, Monique.
Mark Willstatter, ’77, MS ’78 (electrical engineering), of Lacey, Wash., December 11, at 69, of Parkinson’s disease. He had a career in disk drive development in the early days of Silicon Valley. Retiring early to join his wife in Europe, he studied at the Cordon Bleu. He was a watercolorist, photographer, and master gardener. He found joy in and on the water, swimming, playing water polo, dragon boat racing, and sailing. He lived in Whidbey Island for 18 years and frequented the Greenbank Farm gardens. He loved exploring the world with his wife and will be remembered for his gentleness, curiosity, humor, and analytical mind. Survivors: his wife, Paula; and sisters, Karen and Nancy.
1980s
Diane Elizabeth Long, ’80 (international relations), of Shanghai, September 14, at 66, of cancer. She was a member of Alpha Phi and played soccer. A native Californian, she was captivated by China and spent more than 20 years in Shanghai working in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics for global companies including Liz Claiborne and Adidas. She spent the next 15 years at Xanadu Enterprise, a boutique consultancy that helps organizations enter and expand in China. She was a longtime member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and worked tirelessly as a bridge between China and the United States. Survivors: her husband of 33 years, Dashiell Chien; sons, Julien Chien and Joshua Chien, ’23; foster sons, Justin and Francis; and five siblings.
Bruce Allen Pollock, ’83 (international relations), MA ’84 (education), of Half Moon Bay, Calif., October 29, at 63, of pancreatic cancer. He dedicated his life to serving students. Twenty of his 40 years as an educator were spent at the Crystal Springs Upland School, where he was a middle school history teacher, an upper school adviser, a soccer coach, the director of student programs, the director of the annual fund, the acting head of upper school (twice), and the chief operating officer. Wholly devoted to his colleagues and students, he deeply understood the responsibility of educating the next generation. Survivors: his wife, Beth Ann Duffy; and daughters, Nicola and Devin.
Susan Vassar Inge Callahan, ’88 (communication), of La Canada-Flintridge, Calif., November 29, at 58, of glioblastoma. She was a Dollie and a member of Delta Delta Delta. She started her career in advertising and, after earning her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern, she worked in business planning at Pepsi/Taco Bell, helped launch start-ups at Idea Lab, and joined her family’s Orange County real estate company. As a dedicated Class Notes correspondent, she filled her column with news of her classmates for 35 years. Survivors: her husband, Kevin; children, Michael, Tyler, and Alice; mother, Sophie; and two sisters.
2010s
Abraham Prosper Mgowano, ’14 (computer science), of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and Palo Alto, February 24, 2024, at 35, after falling off a boat and drowning. He worked as a software engineer at Google for 10 years, both in London and the Bay Area. He was kind and thoughtful, a jokester but also a deep thinker, an artist and a coder. Survivors: his parents; and brothers, Alexander and Andre.
Business
Dale Edgar Carlson, MBA ’52, of Yreka, Calif., May 23, 2017, at 91. He graduated from the Naval Academy and served in the Korean War. After working as an engineer for Motorola and Hewlett-Packard, he spent 40 years as a certified public accountant in Yreka, helping farmers and other clients. He served as Yreka city treasurer three times and was an active volunteer in his community. He enjoyed backpacking, flying, and model railroading. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Iva. Survivors: his daughters, Lisa Clay and Elin; and two grandchildren.
Richard Drake Lamberton, MBA ’58, of Lake Oswego, Ore., July 30, 2023, at 92. He was an expert rifleman in the Army. He worked in the fine paper division of International Paper Company in California, then at Boise Cascade in Portland, Ore., retiring as the market manager of the newsprint division. He later started his own consulting business, exporting newsprint to the Far East and Asia. His great passion was fishing, a pursuit that took him all over the western United States, and he learned to fly-fish for bonefish and tarpon in the Caribbean. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; and son, Rick. Survivors: his daughter, Beth Gately; and two grandchildren.
Rollin Miles Warner Jr., MBA ’60, of Manteca, Calif., September 4, at 93. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale, attended Harvard Law School for a year, and served in the Navy. For six decades at San Francisco’s Town School for Boys, he taught history, mathematics, and economics to seventh- and eighth-graders. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Matson Shipping and Navigation Company and was assistant director of development at Stanford. He had credentials as a financial planner, investment adviser, and real estate broker. He collected model ships, electric trains, and books.
Jefferson Ogden Hamilton, MBA ’69, PhD ’72, of Bloomington, Ind., May 7, at 78, of lymphoma. After a brief faculty position at Indiana University, he launched a career in entrepreneurship and management. He was the owner of Diamond Travel, the head of a cabinet manufacturing business, and, for 16 years, the executive director of an academic honors society. He was a disarmingly good dancer and a multi-instrument musician partial to jazz and soul music from the ’50s and ’60s. Survivors: his wife of 53 years, Mary Joan; children, Amanda Furlotti and Kirk; and two granddaughters.
Dongwook Suh, MBA ’05, of Seoul, South Korea, December 17, at 50, of throat cancer. He was a member of the 1990s Korean pop duo “Exhibition,” writing lyrics and playing bass guitar. After winning the 1993 MBC College Song Contest, the group released three albums. Following his music career, he worked at McKinsey, Doosan Group, and Alvarez & Marsal before becoming the deputy head of Korea at Morgan Stanley Private Equity. Survivors: his wife, Hyejin Kim; sons, Jaeha Paul and Junha Peter; mother, Seong-Hwa Lee; and sister, Woo-Jeong.
Education
Mary Louise Schuster, MA ’63, of Modesto, Calif., January 23, 2022, at 81. She spent 35 years teaching at all grade levels, with a stint at the American School in Mexico City. After retiring, she bought land in the foothills and started a ranch, planting 4,000 varietals of olive trees and an ethnic fruit orchard. She later opened Marisolio Tasting Bar in Murphys, specializing in olive oils from around the world and balsamic vinegars of every flavor. She was known for spotting potential in other people and helping them fulfill their dreams. Survivors: her sisters, Barbara Schuster Dale, MA ’65, and Jackie; and two nephews.
Peter Edgar Steiner, MA ’65, of Portola Valley, Calif., October 27, at 83. He taught speech and English and coached the boy’s tennis team at Los Altos High School. He earned a PhD in education at UC Berkeley and served as dean or associate dean of students at CSU Bakersfield, Olympic Community College, and Menlo College. He held directorships in alumni affairs at UC Santa Cruz and UC Santa Barbara. He was an avid tennis player and always available for frank advice or a quick chat. Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Anne; children, Amy Steiner Sanford and Peter; seven grandchildren; and brother, David, ’71.
Steven Francis Ferrara, EdS ’84, PhD ’89, of Washington, D.C., August 6, at 73, of multiple myeloma. He was a renowned psychometrician and principal scientist for several leading organizations, and worked as director of student assessment at the Maryland State Department of Education, managing research director at AIR, and vice president of performance assessment at Pearson Assessment, among other roles. He pioneered innovative assessment protocols and designed statewide testing programs to advance educational equity through standardized testing. He was an avid Boston sports fan. Survivors: his wife, Susan Trent; children, Rachel Sweeney and Sam; stepson, William Haben; three grandchildren; and brother.
Engineering
Martin James Lanfranco, MS ’61 (aeronautics and astronautics), of San Mateo, Calif., October 3, at 87. A lifelong resident of the Bay Area, he spent 33 years in a variety of engineering and scientific roles, with a focus on aerodynamics. He had a keen interest in classical music, things that fly, football, cars, and world languages. He was predeceased by his daughter Bettina. Survivors: his wife, Esperanza Bijasa; daughters Erica Robinson and Therese; five grandchildren; and sister.
Calvin Arnold Bruce, MS ’67, PhD ’69 (chemical engineering), of Tucson, Ariz., November 9, at 81. He was a chemical engineer at IBM for 30 years, then worked at MER Corporation until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling the world with his family and visited all 50 states, parts of Canada, and numerous countries across Europe. He never stopped his educational quest, reading, solving puzzles, and learning new skills even in his last years of life. He was predeceased by his daughter Natalie. Survivors: his wife of 42 years, Marie; children, Michelle Maynard, MS ’13, Mark, and Lisa; and four grandchildren.
Ernest Michel Fousse, MS ’68, PhD ’71 (materials science and engineering), of Waldwisse, France, October 2, at 80, of cancer. He graduated from the Ecole des Mines in Paris before enrolling at Stanford. After a brief stint at IBM in Luxembourg, he joined the European Investment Bank, where he spent the majority of his career. In retirement, he continued learning about science, foreign languages, and music, and he read mathematical treatises until his final days. He was a strong supporter of the 49ers and a frequent visitor to California. He was predeceased by his son Steve. Survivors: his wife, Elke; and children, Sacha, Benjamin, and Eva.
Humanities and Sciences
James Ritchie Lewis, MA ’55 (art), of Stockton, Calif., September 13, at 93. He served in the Army. He was an artist and, for 25 years, he was an art instructor at San Joaquin Delta College. He took first in sculpture at the Crocker Art Museum’s Kingsley Annual in 1959 and in 1963. He was a 1996 Distinguished Artist at Stockon’s Haggin Museum. His calligraphic art was exhibited internationally, and it is included in San Francisco’s Friends of Calligraphy Harrison Collection. Survivors: his wife of 69 years, Betty; daughter, Kirsten Fischer; and two grandsons.
Levere Cortez Hostler, MS ’60, PhD ’64 (physics), of Newton, Mass., November 15, 2023, at 91, of heart disease. He was a physics professor at Wilkes University and a visiting professor at Michigan State University, Yale, and Cornell. He focused on applying the Coulomb Green’s function he developed in his PhD dissertation as a tool in the Lamb shift calculation, and he investigated new concepts in relativistic quantum theory. His work produced 26 papers in publications such as the Journal of Mathematical Physics and Annals of Physics. Survivors: his wife of 56 years, Dorothy; daughter, Beth Wilkinson; three grandchildren, and sister.
John Paul Goldsborough, PhD ’61 (physics), of Los Altos, March 3, 2024, at 89, of angiosarcoma. He worked as a physicist for over 40 years. During his career at Spectra-Physics, he developed first-generation argon gas and molecular lasers. He enjoyed sailing and home projects, and he could fix or make anything. He was predeceased by his ex-wife, Cynthia. Survivors: his wife, Sheila Crane-Goldsborough; children, Mark and Pam; and sister, Marie Carr.
Hiromitsu Kaneda, MA ’61 (food research), PhD ’64 (economics), of Davis, Calif., July 31, at 90. He was a professor of economics at UC Davis, where he enjoyed teaching generations of students until his retirement in 1994, at age 60. He then taught at his alma mater in Japan, Doshisha University, for 10 years. Survivors: his wife, Noriko; children, David, Stephen, and Kyoko; and six grandchildren.
Norman Sterneck Giddan, PhD ’62 (psychology), of Carrollton, Texas, February 21, 2024, at 90. After working at the Stanford Counseling and Testing Center and the Florida State University Counseling Center, he spent 19 years as the counseling center director at the University of Toledo, where he created innovative university-wide mental health services. He later established a private practice. He was a consultant to businesses, nursing homes, group homes for troubled teens; an impactful mentor; and the author of numerous academic and fiction books. Survivors: his wife, Jane Jaffe Giddan, MA ’63; children, Roger and Gabrielle; and three grandchildren.
Alvin Irving Haimson, PhD ’62 (psychology), of Woodside, Calif., March 8, 2023, at 88. He worked in private practice as a psychologist for over 60 years. He embraced the human potential movement and helped pioneer the unique therapy methods of encounter groups, marathons, and psychodrama. He worked in the Stanford Counseling Testing Center, the Stanford psychology department, the Menlo Park VA Hospital, and as an entrepreneur. He rooted for the Stanford Cardinals and 49ers, and always against the Dodgers. Survivors: his wife of 44 years, Katherine; sons, Alex, David, and Robert; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister.
James Allen Morrow Jr., PhD ’67 (mathematics), of Seattle, April 2, 2024, at 82, of congestive heart failure. He was a professor at the University of Washington whose research interests in several complex variables and differential geometry shifted to discrete inverse problems in the middle of his career. Among many honors, he received the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences Education Prize. He also received an award from the Association for Women in Mathematics for his outstanding mentorship of undergraduate women in mathematics. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn. Survivors: his children, Catherine, ’97, and Michael; three grandchildren; and brother.
William Reinhold Rogers, MA ’68 (history), MA ’69 (education), of Newport, Ore., September 12, at 79, after a stroke. He worked at an outdoor education program and then in elementary school classrooms. With a master’s degree in soil science from Oregon State University, he worked as an ag, forestry, and 4-H agent. Assigned to Lincoln County, he was proud of starting the local Master Gardener program, growing the farmers market, and organizing 4-H camps and the Ag on the Coast conference. He was predeceased by a granddaughter. Survivors: his wife of 55 years, Pamela; children, Sara Smith, Robin, Corrie Norfleet, and Thomas; and 14 grandchildren.
Edward George Wilson, MS ’69, PhD ’76 (physics), of Redwood City, August 21, 2023, at 80, after a several-month illness. He was an instructor of physics at San Francisco State for several years. He spent most of his career at Intel Corporation, where he was a computer systems instructor and a product support engineer. He played electric bass in local music groups and developed a talent for oil painting. Survivors include his cousins.
Katherine Laura Chesley, MLA ’18, of Palo Alto, October 25, at 66, of metastatic breast cancer. She spent more than two decades at Stanford as a writer, editor, manager, resident fellow, and academic adviser. She served as John Etchemendy’s speechwriter, led what is now Stanford Video, reviewed movie scripts by filmmakers who wanted to include Stanford branding, and in 2016 became managing editor of Stanford Report. She was a passionate mentor and loved to sing. Survivors: her wife and life partner of 37 years, Maureen Breen; children, Josephine and Miles Breen; three grandchildren; and brother.
Vincent Evan Pane, PhD ’23 (chemistry), of Longmont, Colo., August 28, at 31, in a mountaineering accident. His doctoral thesis looked at bio-derived plastics for use in a Martian habitat, organic catalysts for synthesizing biodegradable plastics, and novel resins for 3D printing. He was a wood sculptor whose work led him to become a dendrology expert. He made his own clothes and jewelry and did circus arts. He was a dancer, an artist, and a three-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. He liked to rock-climb, roller-skate, and spend time in gymnastics gyms and trampoline parks.
Law
Thomas Dunsen Reese, JD ’60, of Palo Alto, October 7, at 90. He earned a master’s degree in international economics and served in the Coast Guard. After law school, he worked at Low, Ball & Norton and then at Norton and Reese (now Lakin Spears), where he was named a partner at the firm. His trial practice extended to property damage, personal injury, professional malpractice, and insurance coverage. He later served as a mediator and arbitrator. He loved family ski trips, Sunday tennis matches, and nurturing his home vegetable garden. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn. Survivors: his children, Debby Niethammer, Kathleen, and David; five grandchildren, including Kelly Niethammer, ’23; and sister.
Medicine
Jeffrey S. Stevens, MD ’68, of Portland, Ore., September 24, at 81, of lymphoma. He earned a living playing jazz gigs during medical school and served as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Public Health Service. He was recruited by Oregon Health and Sciences University to create a new division of nuclear medicine, serving as its chief, and he also became vice chair of the department of radiology. He published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and served on several OHSU committees. He received the Western Pioneer Award from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and was named a Radiology Department Teacher of the Year. He taught himself to speed-read so he could consume several books a day. Survivors: his wife, Wendy Lane Stevens; son, Jacob; two granddaughters; and sister.
Sustainability/Earth
Edward Bassett Wasson, MS ’48 (geology), of Denver, February 29, 2024, at 98. He was a petroleum geologist for the California Company and Cosden Petroleum before leaving to become an independent wildcatter in Denver. He loved geology: reading seismic charts and core sediment samples, pursuing in-depth research, and making calculations of risk in oil and gas exploration. He also loved the mountains, took a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon as a geologist, and was a creative visionary and a serious conversationalist with friends of all ages. Survivors: his wife of 75 years, Jane; children, John, Kate, ’73, Page, and Maria; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
