Deaths

The following is a list of deaths reported to us since the previous issue. Full obituaries, usually written by the class secretaries, may appear in this or a subsequent issue. Please contact Alumni Records at (603) 646-2253 to report an alumnus death.

Dustin Hadley Griffin ’28 • Jan. 18 Walter Luis Molina ’28 • Feb. 6 Arthur H. Nighswander ’29 • Dec. 5, 2008 Vincent Nichols Merrill ’33 • Jan. 11 William Dacre Walker Jr. ’33 • March 12 John Evans McCoy ’34 • Dec. 24, 2008 Oscar Fay Allen Jr. ’35 • March 17 John Gage Greenwood ’36 • Jan. 27 Seward Ritchey Stroud ’36 • Dec. 16, 2008 Justin Smith ’37 • March 18 Irving Eugene Brown Jr. ’38 • Feb. 21 Gordon Post King ’39 • Jan. 24 Jacob Raymond Lynch ’39 • Jan. 28 Thomas Wardell Braden ’40 • April 3 Howard Aubrey Stockwell Jr. ’40 • March 8 John Raymond Willetts ’40 • Feb. 20 Downey Milliken Gray Jr. ’41 • Aug. 8, 2008 Oliver Joseph Gross ’41 • May 19, 2008 Rome Hollister Brown ’42 • July 7, 2006 Robert Marcus Cummings ’42 • Jan. 10 Wilmer Coffman Dutton Jr. ’42 • Feb. 28 John Brainerd Glesmann ’42 • Jan. 3 A. Camp Hopkins Jr. ’42 • Jan. 18 Edwin Barker Leslie ’42 • Jan. 22 Frederick William Schaefer Jr. ’42 • April 3 Robert Francis Wilson ’42 • Feb. 6 Holden Nelson Waterbury ’43 • Feb. 23 Frank Douglas Davis ’44 • Jan. 31 Philip Dresser Fessenden ’45 • Dec. 31, 2008 Bill Martin Jr. ’45 • Dec. 2, 2008 Olaf Passburg ’45 • Jan. 29 John Edward Reeves ’45 • Feb. 21 Edward Smith Riley ’45 • Feb. 27 Robert Perreten Shaw ’45 • March 6 John Miller VanBuren ’45 • Dec. 26, 2008 Harold Alvin Flick ’46 • Dec. 26, 2008 Gordon Loring French ’46 • Jan. 26 Thomas Joseph McInerney ’46 • Dec. 13, 2008 Louis Cohen ’47 • Jan. 8 Herbert Charles Wik ’47 • Dec. 27, 2008 Theodore C. Susen ’48 • Feb. 16 Wade Thurston Elliott ’49 • Oct. 31, 2008 William John Collins Jr. ’50 • Feb. 28 Robert Pindell Hunt ’50 • March 7, 2007 William Lachlan McCallum ’50 • March 3 Harry Roberts Melone Jr. ’50 • Jan. 30 Richard Byrd Sullivan ’50 • Jan. 16 Roger H. Shannon ’51 • Dec. 5, 2008 John W. Pegg ’52 • Jan. 10 Vinton L. Rathburn ’52 • March 20 Donald Roberts Wagner ’52 • Jan. 29 Robert G. Chaloner Jr. ’53 • Feb. 27 Richard S. Dunham ’53 • March 30 Raymond E. Lawrence Jr. ’53 • March 15 Harvey M. Medlinsky ’53 • June 19, 2008 Donald Jeremy Austermann ’54 • Feb. 21 George Alexander Hume III ’54 • Jan. 18 Herbert Allen Wilson ’54 • Jan. 4 Warren Smock Hance ’55 • Feb. 26 Ted Gamble Clause ’56 • Dec. 4, 2008 Keith Martin Ladd ’56 • Feb. 22 James Louis Pereire ’56 • Feb. 2009 Wayne Wendell Kakela ’57 • Jan. 10 Thomas Hoyt Andrews ’58 • Jan. 22 Clement Edward Marks Jr. ’58 • March 16 Arch Sylvester Whitehead Jr. ’58 • March 10 Richard MacKenzie Shute ’59 • Jan. 10 Samuel Tolken DeCamp ’60 • Feb. 13 Thomas Ross McBurney ’60 • March 31 David Vanderbilt Heisterkamp ’61 • Jan. 26 David Collins Downie ’62 • Dec. 29, 2008 Paul Arthur Eldridge ’65 • Feb. 24 Roger Charles Kline ’66 • March 18 Eric Lewis Treisman ’66 • April 3 Charles Ronald Johnson ’71 • Oct. 4, 2008 Kimberly Anne Lee Adamson ’90 • Jan. 23 Jason C. Williams ’93 • Sept. 15, 2008 Susan Elizabeth Tucker ’02 • Jan. 26 Philip Edouad d’Aquin ’06 • Aug. 2, 2008

1928

Dustin “Dusty” Hadley Griffin died January 18 of natural causes. A graduate of Dartmouth, he worked at International Shoe Co. and during WWII at Curtiss-Wright Corp. airplane factory in Columbus, Ohio. After the war he returned to St. Louis, Missouri, to work at Hunter Packing Co., where he served as secretary until he retired in the mid-1960s. His retirement was marked by a commitment to historic preservation, an interest he might have picked up during his youth in Edwardsville, Missouri, where he lived in two of that city’s historic homes: Hadley House, now the administrative offices of the Edwardsville School District, and Griffin House. In the 1970s Dusty served as board president of the Chatillon-DeMenil House Foundation, which oversees the historic house museum in the Benton Park neighborhood of St. Louis. He was predeceased by his wife, Natalie, and is survived by sons Nathaniel and Ralph and five grandchildren.

1934

Joseph Edward Marceau Jr., D.D.S., died on April 7 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is survived by his daughter Michelle. Ed was born in Rutland, Vermont. After graduating from Dartmouth he earned his dental degree at the University of Michigan and in 1938 became one of only seven licensed dentists in Vermont. After serving in the Army during WWII he returned to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to study orthodontics. He co-founded the Vermont School of Dental Hygiene and helped establish the Vermont Tooth Fairy Program for low-income Vermonters. He was an avid pilot and used his plane to reach patients in rural areas. He retired at the age of 87 to spend more time with his 2,000-acre apple orchard in Burlington, Vermont.

John Evans McCoy died on December 24, 2008, at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Harrington McCoy, children Gail and Scott, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His first wife, Betty Carson, died in 1957. John was born in Nutley, New Jersey. He graduated from New York Military Academy and after Dartmouth went to Yale Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. After graduating from Yale he worked for a law firm in New York City before joining the Navy during WWII. After the war he worked for the Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. Later he joined Storer Broadcasting Co. as general counsel until his retirement in 1978. He was the author of The Conservative Investor: Making Your Million in Stocks and Funds With Sound Policies, Without Gimmicks (2000).

1936

John Gage Greenwood of West Hartford, Connecticut, died on January 27. At Dartmouth he majored in physics and was a member of Bones Gate/Delta Tau Delta. After graduation he served with the English Merchant Marines and then finished his degree in mechanical engineering at Lehigh University. Jack continued his interest in Dartmouth, attending reunions and serving as class agent into his retirement years. In 1943 Jack and Peggy were married in Monterey, Mexico, where he was working on an engineering project at the time. His professional life in the field of compressed air technology involved employment with Ingersoll Rand, Terry Steam Turbine and Joy Manufacturing corporations and took him and his family back and forth between the East and the Midwest for a number of years. In 1967 he became vice president of Sullair Corp., where he remained until retirement in 1983. He is survived by his wife, daughters Mary, Martha and Sarah and their husbands, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Seward Ritchey Stroud died at his home in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16, 2008. At Dartmouth he majored in economics, was a member of Phi Delta Alpha/Phi Delta Theta, varsity track and The Players. After Dartmouth he earned a J.D. at Michigan Law School and practiced law for a few years before entering the Army serving as an intelligence officer on General Marshall’s command staff. He spent his career in law, joining the firm of Stroud, Stebbins and Stroud with his father and brother in Madison, practicing law for more than 50 years. He was active in the Presbyterian Church, the Wisconsin Bar Association and many charitable organizations. His wife of more than 65 years, Margaret Coleman Stroud, survives him as well as children Nancy, William, Robert, Gilbert and Ritchey; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother Donald ’38; and sister Claire.

1939

Jacob Raymond Lynch died January 28 at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. At Dartmouth “Jock” majored in English, played freshman football and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. In 1940 he enlisted in the Navy and served as navigator on the Island of Tinian in the Pacific in WWII. In 1948 Jock earned his law degree at Harvard Law School and practiced law in Darien, Connecticut, until 1988. He also served as chairman of the Darien board of appeals and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Darien Little League and Kiwanis Club. Jock is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois, daughter Marilyn Mathias, sons James and David and five grandchildren.

1940

John Waldmor Hannestad of Oro Valley, Arizona, died of a stroke July 19, 2008. He came to Dartmouth from Harrisburg Academy, majored in Greek-Latin (graduating summa cum laude), and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Senior Fellows. In 1941 Jake changed his career to electrical engineering, working 18 years overseas (five happy years in Greece). His last foreign post was manager of a power station in Zaire. Jake is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie Stewart, daughter Karen and sons Eric, Stephen and Karl.

John Schnell Reitzell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died September 18, 2008. Jack came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi. During WWII Jack spent five years in the Air Force as a P47 pilot in India and Burma, retiring with the rank of major. Active in civic work, he was a partner of the insurance firm Roberts and Eastland and vice president of Citizens Savings and Loan Association. He survived by daughter Susan and sons Lawrence and John. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Spencer, and son Spencer.

John Jacob Stark Jr. of Venice, Florida, died November 10, 2008. He came to Dartmouth from St. John’s Military Academy. John was a member of Cabin & Trail and Chi Phi. During WWII he served as a flight engineer with Pan American Airways Transport Command. He flew C-54S to 747s, mainly in the North Atlantic. He then flew 30 years with Trans World Airlines. John was a crew member on the first civilian transport plane into Berlin. After he retired he raised Angus cattle on his farm in Stilwell, Kansas. John is survived by his wife, Anna, and children John III, Thomas, Peter and Sarah.

Howard Aubrey Stockwell Jr. of South Paris, Maine died March 8. Howie came to Dartmouth from Belmont High School, Massachusetts, majored in sociology, was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, business manager of The Dartmouth and played freshman and varsity soccer. During WWII he was an anti-aircraft captain in the South Pacific theater from Guadalcanal to the Philippines. After a 33-year experience in advertising and market research positions, Howie founded Stockwell Associates Inc. with his sons. He is survived by his life partner, Jane Flagg Guise, and sons John, Thomas and David. Howie was predeceased by his father, Howard Sr. ’17, brother Frederick ’43, wife Jane Riley and daughter Susan.

John Raymond Willetts of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died February 20. At Dartmouth John majored in economics and was a member of Kappa Sigma, Dartmouth Forensic Union and Interfraternity Council. During WWII John received a commission in the Naval Reserve while at Harvard Business School. He was assigned duty in Milwaukee in the Office of Inspection of Naval Material. He was active in the Alumni Council and DVD leadership committee from 1954 to 1982. John is survived by daughter Susan (Alan Pritz ’76) Willets ’77 and son Thomas. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty

1941

Bruce Friedlich died at his home in Shelter Island, New York, on November 14, 2008, after a short illness. Bruce was president the Dartmouth Alumni Association of New York City, a member of the Alumni Association, 25th reunion chairman and served several times as class president. A sociology major, Bruce graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After Dartmouth he received a master’s from New York University and was a captain in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He went on to co-found advertising agency Bruce Friedlich and Co., which became Henderson Friedlich and handled such clients as JP Morgan, EF Hutton and The Wall Street Journal. Bruce was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Katherine, brother Alan ’39 and sister Katie. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Karla; sons Jim ’78, Don and Bill; grandson Max; stepchildren Courtenay, Wylie and Sean; and step-grandchildren Henri, Oscar, Margot and Will O’Sullivan.

Downey M. Gray Jr. passed away on August 8, 2008, in the Louisville, Kentucky, area. He served in WWII as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. He joined the Weyerhaeuser Co. of Chicago, manufacturer of packaging materials. Downey joined General Box Co. as an industrial engineer and did work at their various plants around the country. He married a Louisville native, Betsy Stewart, in 1950 and settled in Louisville. He joined Alton Box Co. as sales manager in 1955 and remained with them until coming to New Orleans with the Weyerhaeuser Co. in early 1963. He is survived by his wife, Betsy, and their children Downey, John ’75, David and Laura.

1942

Joseph F. Arico Jr., M.D., died November 28, 2008. “Ted” was class president and will be remembered as an outstanding football player as an undergrad. He got his M.D. from Boston University in 1945. His practice was obstetrics/gynecology and he delivered more than 3,000 babies before he retired in 1986. Ted is survived by his wife, Barbara, and children Ted and Lynn.

J. Richard Burns died on November 5, 2008. As an undergrad Dick was captain of the baseball team and member of Green Key, Sphinx and DKE. He went on to get a Harvard M.B.A. in 1948. Dick was also active in our class and alumni activities, serving twice as class president. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and sons John ’73 and James ’76.

Joseph H. Cohen Jr. died November 4, 2008. He earned a law degree from Suffolk University in 1977 and an M.B.A. from Harvard in 1947. He is survived by son Joseph ’79.

Robert M. Cummings died January 10 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion. Bob worked on Jack-O-Lantern and was a Hop and Hood overseer from 1988 to 1991 and 1984 to 2009. He is survived by children Jane, Peter and James.

Robert B. Giles Jr., M.D., died in December 2008. He was a cousin of our classmate Joe Nagler. Bob got his M.D. from Harvard in 1949. He served in the Korean War in a MASH unit. In Dallas he practiced internal medicine for many years. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and four children.

John B. Glesmann, M.D., died January 3. As an undergrad he was active on the Interdormitory Council and Bones Gate/DTD. He is survived by children Glenn ’71, Eric and Jonathan and his longtime companion Linda Adams.

A. Camp Hopkins Jr. died January 18 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Camp was a member of the Dartmouth Players. He is survived by his nephew Arthur Taft.

Warren B. Jones died on August 31, 2008. “Buck” was a third-generation rancher in Billings, Montana. He served in WWII. During his business career he served on many public service and business boards of directors. He was visiting professor at the business college of the University of Montana. He is survived by his wife, “Scotty,” and three children.

Edwin B. Leslie died January 22. Ted was predeceased by his wife, Mary Leslie. He was a member of Heorot Chi Phi. He is survived by children Kathy and Thom.

Merrill F. McLane died on September 14, 2008. “Mac” was several years older than the rest of our class, as he served in the Marine Corps before he matriculated. He also served in the Marines in WWII. He received an M.A. from American University and wrote three books about the gypsies in Spain. Mac was also a mountaineer and wrote a climbing guide to the Grand Tetons. He also wrote about Rockport, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Helene.

Charles R. Moore died on October 21, 2008. He graduated from Tuck School in 1943 after undergrad activities in DKE and Sphinx. In WWII he was a captain in the Air Corps. In his business career he retired as CEO of Standard Steel Specialty Co. of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

Joe J. Nagler died in Dallas on October 29, 2008. Joe graduated from Thayer School and worked as a consulting engineer for most of his career. In WWII he was an aeronautical engineer on the B36 bomber. He then set up his own engineering firm and was involved in many construction projects in Dallas. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary, and sons John and Paul.

William W. Stegner died May 31, 2008. He was on the swim team and majored in English. His business career was spent in materials testing. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and two children.

Frank E. Wheatley Jr., M.D., died August 3, 2008. As an undergrad he was active with tennis and Jack-O-Lantern. He graduated from Tufts with an M.D. in 1945. He was a U.S. Navy doctor in WWII and specialized in radiology. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and five children.

Robert F. Wilson, M.D., died February 6. Bob graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and lived in Dover, New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen, and children David, Peter, Jonathan and Jeffrey. He was a College and DMS class agent for several years.

1944

Roger Arthur Antaya Sr. of Lutherville, Maryland, died of cancer at home on October 22, 2008. He came to Dartmouth via Worcester Academy and was a member of Green Key, Storrs House, Delta Kappa Epsilon and Casque & Gauntlet. Roger was a three-year letter winner in football and as a senior was selected in the 16th round of the 1944 NFL draft. While coaching and teaching in the Washington, D.C., and Maryland area he earned his master’s degree at Columbia. Recipient of an Alumni Award in 1976, he served on the Alumni Council, class reunion giving and College Fund committees and as club president and job development/career advisor. He was associated with New England Life, now Met Life, for more than 45 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth. He is survived by children Susan, Douglas ’78 and Roger Jr.; five grandchildren; and grandniece Sarah Irving ’94.

Frank Douglas Davis died at his home on January 31 in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, of pancreatic cancer. Frank attended Dartmouth before enlisting in the Army in 1942, where he served in the engineer division/headquarters in the Pacific during WWII. He was transferred to the reserves with the rank of captain in 1947. Frank’s career was in public relations, management and communications, which took him to New York and other areas before he retired in 1984 from General Electric. He started another career as a business consultant and retired in 2001. He was a gentle, kind man, well read and could speak with anyone he saw. He is survived by his wife, Bette Clare, with whom he shared 57 years; daughters Barbara, Deborah, Melinda, Susan and Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Stephen Horner of Cranford, New Jersey, died November 12, 2008, following a brief illness. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from Dartmouth and Thayer School with an M.S. in 1948. He was in the Navy V-12 at Dartmouth and entered the Navy from 1942 to 1946 with the title of lieutenant, j.g. He then moved on to general construction work in New Jersey, working for Wm. Blanchard Co. He was married to Jane Ball and is survived by their children Susan, Lisbeth, Judith, Penelope and Jeffrey; three grandchildren; and a niece and nephews, children of his brother Martin. He was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Aurelia, who died in 2005.

David Kingsnorth Patterson of Binghamton, New York, died at home October 26, 2008, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Dave was a member of Chi Gamma Epsilon/Kappa Sigma, Green Key and Dartmouth Players. He served the College on the Alumni Council and his class as necrologist, newsletter editor, agent and on the reunion committee. Dave was an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific theater during World War II. He began his career as a reporter and feature writer for the Evansville Press, then for Servel Inc., both in Evansville, Indiana. He moved back to Binghamton and joined the family business, Binghamton Steel & Fabricating Inc. He was predeceased by brothers Don ’42 and Jerome. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Ann; children David Jr., Don, Susan and Julie ’83, DMS’87; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

1945

William Arthur Brindley Jr. died July 9, 2008, in Phoenix, Arizona. Bill was able to complete two years at Dartmouth before leaving for the service. After serving three years, reaching the rank of first lieutenant as a bombardier in the Air Corps, he returned to Dartmouth to get a B.A. in economics in 1947. He had met Eileen, a nurse at Mary Hitchcock Hospital, and married her in the White Church September 28, 1946. He entered into banking and served with several New York banks until lung surgery influenced a decision to relocate to Phoenix in April 1966. He was vice president and senior loan officer of First National Bank of Arizona. He also served as president of the local Dartmouth club as well as being active in other community service affairs. Survivors include Eileen and children Sandra, Edna, Catherine and Bruce.

Frederick Winzer Ferbert died at his home in Rocky River, Ohio, on July 10, 2008. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in nearby Lakewood before graduating from the University School in Shaker Heights and entering Dartmouth in 1941. He joined the Navy V-12 and in WWII he served as a navigator on a landing craft tank in the South Pacific, primarily in the New Guinea area. He completed his college education at Case Western Reserve University. After working briefly at two companies in the Cleveland area he co-founded a company that evolved into Ferbert-Updegraff, which provided machined and custom-fabricated parts to the steel industry. He worked until illness stopped him in 2006. He was a member of the board of trustees for the Lakewood Hospital Foundation. He was an accomplished golf and tennis player. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, and children Linda and Frederick.

Philip Dresser Fessenden of Kennebunk Beach, Maine, passed away December 31, 2008, in Kennebunk. Phil was an athlete from Newton Center, Massachusetts, before joining the Dartmouth ice hockey team. After serving in the Navy in WWII in the Pacific he was introduced to and married Patricia Small on April 24, 1948. They spent a short time in Boston before moving to Bemiston, Alabama, with Phil working in cotton textiles for Bemis Co. His job took him back to New England, where they settled on a small farm, allowing a new interest in horses. In 1977 Phil and Pat retired to Pat’s hometown of Kennebunk, where he was known for riding his bike and entertaining many family gatherings. Pat died only 13 days before Phil. He is survived by his son Philip, daughter Pamela, three grandsons and two great-grandchildren.

Arvis Andrew Johnson Jr. died August 19, 2008, at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Recently he had made his home in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Andy graduated from Dartmouth in 1945 with a master’s degree in electrical engineering and business administration. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army in the Pacific. He married Leona Judge on May 19, 1945, and worked in electrical engineering until joining Dow Chemical Co. He retired in 1989. They moved from Louisiana to Daytona Beach, Florida, where they lived until they moved to Glen Arbor. Andy was an avid golfer, bowler and bridge player. He is survived by Leona, children Arvis, Olivia and Todd and three grandchildren.

Carl Loewenson of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, died December 2008. He came to Dartmouth from Baltimore City College and became a member of Phi Tau/Phi Sigma Kappa. He was in the Army combat infantry from 1943 to 1946 in Europe serving as a sergeant. He returned to Dartmouth and Tuck, graduating in 1948. Carl joined the Hecht Co. as an assistant buyer for seven years before starting the building and development of homes and apartments in the Philadelphia area. In 1951 he met and married Diane Friedman. He eventually became the president of an energy consulting company. He served for more than 20 years on the board of directors of Moss Rehabilitation Hospital. For Dartmouth he served as a class agent during several different periods of time and as his fraternity’s agent for 10 years. He is survived by children Carl Jr., Carol and Jane and seven grandchildren.

Ian MacKinnon, M.D., died November 26, 2008, at Avery Heights in Hartford, Connecticut. During WWII he prepared for the invasion of Okinawa with the 1st Marine Division and then fought for the conquest of Okinawa. He later helped reconstruct China before returning to Dartmouth. After graduation he went to Cornell Medical School. In 1955 he moved to the Hartford area and passed his specialty boards at Hartford Hospital, where he remained on the staff until his retirement in 1996. He had established a private practice in West Hartford and was featured in an article as one of the few internists still doing house calls. Ian enjoyed the outdoors, canoeing, skiing, travel, drawing and illustrating. He also loved spending time with his family in New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane, and his second wife, Rosamond. He is survived by children Peter, Bruce, David, Gordon, Katherine and Carol and four grandchildren.

Wilfred Wright Martin Jr. died December 2, 2008, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Florida. He had been living in Vero Beach for the past 30 years, arriving from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill came to Dartmouth from Classen High in Oklahoma City. He served in the Navy during WWII and then graduated from University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in geology. He went into the investment business and then became president of Flynn Oil Co. of Tulsa. On February 14, 1979, he married Mary Lloyd Wellington, who survives him along with his son William.

John William Ormond died on August 14, 2008, in New Orleans. During WWII he was in V-12 and left Dartmouth for the U.S. Marines. He participated in the capture of Okinawa Island by the 6th Marine Division as an intelligence officer and in the occupation of Tsingtao, China, until March 1946, when he returned to Dartmouth to complete his degree. Next John served in the U.S. Foreign Service in Spain, then returned home to receive his law degree from Tulane Law School in 1962. He practiced law briefly in Gonzalez, Louisiana, before becoming the labor attorney for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, serving for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. He served as Dartmouth club president and in various other alumni activities. He did some teaching at Tulane and worked as an intermediary between white and African American political communities. He is survived by his wife, Marie, and children Lisa and John.

Olaf Passburg of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away on January 29. After Dartmouth he continued his education at NYU Medical School through 1944. He then enlisted in the Army (89th Division, 354th Infantry Regiment) in January 1945, earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars in Europe. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in zoology in 1947. During that time he began his lifelong passion with aviation. In 1948 he returned to Longmeadow and began his career with Smith & Wesson, where he became assistant chief engineer and eventually corporate pilot. In 1950 he married Constance Hatt. They soon moved to East Longmeadow to enjoy raising their new family with yearly camping and trips to the White Mountains and Cape Cod. He continued as a flight instructor and as a member of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Olaf is survived by Connie, sister Nikie, six children and 14 grandchildren.

Edward Smith Riley died February 27 at Rivermead Retirement Community in Peterborough, New Hampshire, after a long illness. He came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy after living abroad with his parents. In WWII he served two stints on destroyers in the Navy before returning to Dartmouth. He then went with General Motors electronics division and was called up again by the Navy during the Korean conflict. Upon release he went to farming and later investment banking, becoming a partner in Loeb Rhoades until retirement in 1978. He and his wife retired to Quechee, Vermont, where he enjoyed field trialing his dogs, piano, photography, alpine skiing, snowmobiling, golf and fishing. His wife of 59 years, Alice, predeceased him. He is survived by one daughter, three sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

David Edward Schreiber, D.M.D., died October 5, 2008, at his home in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He left Dartmouth in 1942 to serve in the Merchant Marines and then in the Navy as a line officer in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theaters, returning to Dartmouth in 1946. He graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1951 and spent three years as a Navy dental officer serving with the Marines and then in submarines. He then settled down in Essex, Connecticut, to a general practice in dentistry for 55 years. He served with the Boy Scouts, the Deep River National Bank, the library board and the local Dartmouth enrollment committee and as president of the Dartmouth Club of Southeastern Connecticut. He felt Dartmouth had left many fine imprints on him, which he tried to rub off on others in public service and counseling. Dave leaves his wife of 58 years, Barbara, children Trilby, Wendy, Martha and Stephen ’79 and four grandchildren.

Robert Perreten Shaw of Manchester, Michigan, died March 6 at the Chelsea (Michigan) Community Hospital. In WWII he was in the Army in the European theater. At Dartmouth Bob was a member of Alpha Theta Chi and the Dartmouth Players. He loved the theater and always “played the part,” whether at a special family dinner or directing the community play. Favorite pastimes were fishing, bowling, softball, coaching Little League and playing the harmonica. He was also a member of the Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Choir. His career involved sales with Burroughs Corp. in Detroit. On September 10, 1949, he married Pauline L. Socorelis in New Jersey, who survives him with their children Timothy and Pamela and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by son Thomas.

1946

Thomas R. Montgomery Jr. of Naples, Florida, died on December 20, 2008, at Bentley Village. Tom graduated from Dartmouth in 1946 and received his master’s at Tuck in 1947. A veteran of WWII, Tom served as a naval officer aboard a sub chaser in the North Atlantic. Following his military service he became a master brewer, working at Eagle and Goebel Brewing companies for 10 years before joining Anheuser St. Louis in 1963. Tom served in many executive positions, most notably as vice president of brewing operations and vice president of operations before retiring in 1988 and relocating to Naples, where he enjoyed his passion for boating. Tom is survived by his wife, Donna, sister Ruth, niece Nancy, nephews Reed and David, great-nephew Chris and numerous grandchildren.

1947

Herbert Charles Wik died in Peoria, Illinois, on December 27, 2008. He graduated from Worcester North High School in Massachusetts and joined the class in the Naval V-12 unit. He majored in economics, joined Zeta Psi and was active in the Yacht Club, Spanish Club and the Interfraternity Council. After attending Tuck School for a year he moved to Peoria, where he served as Dartmouth club secretary from 1957 to 1971 and as a member of the Alumni Council from 1960 to 1962. He was predeceased by his wife and is survived by a daughter.

1948

David Jackson Kadyk died October 26, 2008. He came from New Trier, Illinois, high school and at Dartmouth was a member of Green Key, Glee Club, DOC, Theta Delta Chi and Casque & Gauntlet and managed football. From campus he went on to earn a J.D. from Stetson University and remained in Florida as a trial attorney, practicing personal injury and product liability law in the Tampa area for 50 years. An outdoorsman, golfer and boater, Dave was a former commander of the Tampa Power Squadron. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, and sons James, Peter, Daniel and Christopher.

Nathaniel Chase Merrill died of Alzheimer’s disease in Denver, Colorado, on September 9, 2008. He came to Hanover from a line of Dartmouth grads including his father and brother. After Navy service he returned to campus and was a member of the band, Delta Tau Delta and the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra. He majored in mathematics and music, continuing on after graduation to the New England Conservatory of Music and Boston College for advanced degrees in music. He credited his studies at Dartmouth of French, German and Italian as being helpful in becoming resident stage director of New York’s Metropolitan Opera, where he staged many notable productions. He also did 11 summer productions at Colorado’s Central City Opera. He resigned to start Opera Colorado in Denver in 1983 and headed it until 1998. He was married to Barbara Curry and Louise Sherman, who predeceased him. He is survived by wife Pamela and children Hank, Christopher and Linda.

1949

Wade “Kansas” Thurston Elliott died October 31, 2008, in Peterborough, New Hamsphire, of Parkinson’s disease. Enlisting in the Army Air Corps, he served on B-24 Liberators in England in the 44th Bomb Group. He flew 31 heavy bombardment missions, including the D-Day invasion of France. He was awarded the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Presidential Unit Citations. At Dartmouth Wade majored in Spanish, served in the Interfraternity Council and was president of Theta Delta Chi. In 1952 he married Jessie Bontecou (Smith ’51) and they had three sons. After completing the GE marketing training program, they eventually settled in Boxford, Massachusetts, where they raised their three sons. They retired in 1976 to Peterborough, where Wade raised Arabian horses. Wade is survived by his wife and son Barton. Sons Blake and Keith predeceased him.

Herbert Frederick Gramstorff Jr., a resident of Spring Hill, Florida, died October 22, 2008. He came to Dartmouth from Smithfield, Rhode Island, and was a graduate of Providence Classical High School. His college major was government and he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and DOC. He went on to Tuck School, and after college served in the Army. Herb’s career was in marketing and advertising, the early years with Nestle in White Plains, New York, and later with Pfizer, Foote and Cone in New York City. After moving to Florida he served with the Florida Citrus Commission. In semi- retirement his activities included head-hunting and advertising. Surviving are wife Anne, whom he married in 1955, and daughters Katherine and Susan. Active in class activities, Herb was class newsletter editor and class agent.

John Richard Hodgens died December 20, 2008, in Syracuse, New York. At the age of 17 he volunteered to enlist in the Marine Corps and fought in the battle of Guadalcanal. At Dartmouth Dick majored in English, studied Russian and was president of the Russian Club. Upon graduating he worked for the Admiral Corp., becoming the youngest person to serve as a vice president of sales of that company. He held a similar position for RCA Consumer Electronics Corp. In Massachusetts he spent many summers with his children and brother Arthur sailing in Boston harbor and Marshfield. He and his wife traveled frequently to Europe, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Central America. In retirement he enjoyed golf and spent several winters in Fort Meyers, Florida. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Eileen; children Mary Lee, John Jr., Thomas, Stephen, Brian and Paul; 12 grandchildren; and a great grandson.

James Rowell Rooney II died at his home in Chestertown, Maryland, of lung and bladder cancer on September 5, 2008. At Dartmouth James was an English drama major, active in Heorot and Chi Phi and lettered in lacrosse. He was a 1952 graduate of the New York Veterinary College at Cornell and earned his master’s at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1955. His career as a D.V.M. was in teaching at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and at the University of Kentucky, where he taught until he retired in 1989. Jim developed an international reputation as an equine pathologist. The first of his seven books, Autopsy of the Horse, was published during his third year of veterinary school and is still used at universities. Another work, The Lame Horse, was published in Germany and Japan, and he lectured abroad in at least six countries. Surviving are his wife, Audrey, children Alec and Melinda and five grandchildren.

Nestor James Sullivan died November 27, 2008, at Harbor Health Care in Lewes, Delaware. He enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. At Dartmouth Jim was a member of Chi Phi and the Dartmouth Society of Engineers. He was awarded his master’s of engineering from Thayer School in 1951 and was hired that year by the DuPont Co. as a design engineer. At the time of his retirement in 1979 Jim was a project engineer and had been with DuPont for 36 years. Jim loved Newark, New Jersey, was a member of the Brookside Lions Club, the DuPont Country Club and the Newark Country Club. He was an avid golfer with Joan, his wife of 58 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Deborah, Jimmy and Patricia and her husband, Kenneth, and seven grandchildren.

1950

William J. Collins Jr. died on February 28 after a lengthy illness. Following graduation he served a tour in the Navy. Subsequent career moves included a stint at Hays Manufacturing Co. in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a vice presidency of sales at Ervite Corp., which provided complex sheet metal fabrication and porcelain enameling services to business equipment and telecommunications companies. He was an avid golfer and loved boating, growing roses, classical music and digital photography. He is survived by his wife, Constance, children John and Lydia and four grandchildren.

John A. Conners died on December 18, 2008, at the St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut. While at Dartmouth he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He also graduated with a master’s from the Thayer School. His employment history included positions at Jenkins Valves and as a medical instrument designer at Davis & Geck in Danbury, Connecticut. Jack was an avid sportsman and loved time spent outdoors, especially sailing, fishing and windsurfing. He was a member of the Hansen Striped Bass Club. Jack is survived by his wife, Arline, four children, a sister, three stepchildren and various relatives. He was a longtime member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Connecticut, where he was an usher for many years.

Robert P. Hunt died on March 7, 2007, at his home in Wilton, New Hampshire. Although he matriculated with the class of 1950, he did not graduate. He was employed as district manager of Emery Air Freight in Boston for 19 years. A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children Peter, Susan, Elizabeth and Anne; brother Thomas; a niece and nephew; and eight grandchildren.

William L. McCallum died on March 3 in Kendall Park, New Jersey. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late James D. McCallum, Dartmouth English professor. He received his master’s from Thayer in 1951. As a civil engineer Bill worked on many major projects, including tunnels of the New York City water supply, Lincoln Center, the B-2 stealth bomber, air fields in Saudi Arabia, highways in Sudan and the Mangla Dam in Pakistan. He was also well known to his family and friends as a master craftsman of detailed ship models, lapidary, museum-quality furniture and toys for his grandchildren. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 56 years, two sons, a daughter, two sisters and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Harry R. Melone Jr. died on January 30 of pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Washington, D.C. While at Dartmouth he was a member of the International Relations Club and on the staff of radio station WDBS. Following graduation he studied international relations at Yale, then entered the Foreign Service. His extensive career included postings in Tabriz, Tehran, Paris, Yaounde, Bangui, Niamey, Conakry, Washington, D.C., and New York City. He served as ambassador to Rwanda from 1979 to 1982. He is survived by his wife, Dominica, daughter Sandra, two sisters, a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews

Richard B. Sullivan of Manhasset, New York, died on January 16. While at Dartmouth he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. Dick served aboard the USS Leyte during World War ll. He was employed by Marsh & McLennan Inc. as a marine insurance broker. He is survived by Evelyn, his wife of 56 years, daughters Lisa, Beth and Nancy and several grandchildren.

1951

Roger Hall Shannon died on December 5, 2008, at home in Belgrade, Maine, of pancreatic cancer. Born in New York City and raised in suburban New Jersey, he graduated from Summit High School. At Dartmouth he was a chemistry-zoology major, cartoonist for the Jack-O-Lantern and a member of DOC and Undergraduate Council. He obtained his M.D. from George Washington University Medical School, where he also did an internship and residency. After his service in the U.S. Air Force he established a radiology practice in Spokane, Washington. In 1988 he joined the George Washington University Medical School faculty and was appointed chief of the radiology service for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington, D.C. In retirement in Maine he continued to be involved with medicine and resumed an earlier interest in ecology, art, skiing and tennis. Roger is survived by his wife, Maggie, children Mark, David and Kimberly and stepchildren Adam, Joshua and Katherine.

1952

Charles Henry Jones Jr. passed away after a brief illness on December 15, 2008, in Lewiston, Maine. He was a native of Massachusetts and prepared at Milton Academy. At Dartmouth he was a member of Chi Phi, majored in economics and earned an M.B.A. under the Tuck five-year program. He then served in the U.S. Army, mostly in Berlin. Following service he joined the family business, Bostonian Shoe Co., and worked in management positions, first in Massachusetts and later in Maine. In 1975 Charles joined Thomas Moser Cabinetmakers of Auburn, Maine. There he became well known for crafting furniture and for creating Cherry Chuggers, miniature wooden cars. He married Jill, his wife of 34 years, after moving to Maine. He also was an avid skier and a competitive sea kayaker. His former wife, Joan, their children Daniel ’77, Deborah and Leslie and six grandchildren also survive him.

John William Pegg of Hartsdale, New York, died unexpectedly on January 10. Born in July 1930 in Mount Vernon, New York, he graduated from Scarsdale (New York) High School. Following Dartmouth, with a degree in economics and active WDBS service, he entered the U.S. Navy as an NROTC officer. In 1956 he married Mildred Blackburn and received an M.B.A. from Columbia University. Having obtained his C.P.A., he joined his father’s accounting firm and ultimately established his own firm of John W. Pegg & Co. John was a member of the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years, ultimately attaining the rank of captain. He was a member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City and served as a director of the YMCA Camp Slone. John is survived by companion Claudia Bode; children Deborah, John B. and Dorothy; two brothers; and five grandchildren.

Paul Craig Taylor passed away on November 6, 2008, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Paul came to Dartmouth from William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was a history major (Phi Beta Kappa) and an active member of the DOC. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps for two years, mostly in Germany. He then earned a Ph.D. in history at Harvard University and embarked on a career as a history professor, first at Vassar and then for 35 years at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. He published a number of articles in the field of women’s history and was active in several historical societies. He returned to Connecticut in 1994 and settled in Farmington. Although Paul was a lifelong bachelor, he had many Dartmouth family members, including his father, class of 1924, an uncle, class of 1921, and four cousins.

Donald R. Wagner, a resident of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 29. Born in July 1930 in Buffalo, New York, “Dimp” grew up in Snyder, New York. He was a graduate of Amherst (New York) High School, where he was the captain of the undefeated football team. He was a Chi Phi at Dartmouth, graduating with a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the Tuck School. After U.S. Army duty for two years he had several jobs and eventually joined his brother’s company, John Wagner Associates (Grabber), serving until retirement as V.P. of sales. The Donald “Dimp” Wagner ’48 Alumni Field and Sports Complex at Amherst High is named in his honor. Dimp married Loveday Anne on June 6, 1970, and she survives him. Dimp will be remembered for his service to Tuck fundraising, love of boating, unique personality, intelligence and, of course, infectious humor.

1953

Robert Gardner Chaloner Jr., M.D., died February 27 at his home in Coxsackie, New York. A premed major and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, he graduated from the Dartmouth Medical School and Albany Medical College Class of 1956 and then joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Returning to his hometown he set up a private practice for 41 years. Bob served as the medical director of the Coxsackie Correctional Facility and for his hometown. He was president of the medical society, member of the cemetery association, president of the Rotary Club, trustee of the local bank, senior warden of the Episcopal Church, medical officer for the local fire department and the leader of a host of other community organizations. Bob is survived by Margaret, his wife of 53 years, their four children and seven grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Warren A. Cole died of cancer October 27, 2008, in Naples, Florida. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor he joined the Navy. In 1943 the Navy assigned him to the V-12 unit at Dartmouth. After two semesters in Hanover he was appointed to the Navy V-5 program for training in the Navy Air Arm. After discharge in 1946 he worked in New York City before returning to Dartmouth in our third year. Active in Kappa Phi Kappa, he graduated Tuck in June of 1954 and joined Eastman Kodak, where he held a variety of marketing and administrative positions, finishing up in charge of its national accounts business until early retirement in 1981. After managing a few business ventures he left Rochester, New York, in 1997 for Florida “to enjoy bachelorhood and play golf.” He is survived by three children, including Kimberly Hall ’89.

Richard Stanley Dunham died March 30. A graduate of the Choate School, at Dartmouth he majored in geography-economics and was a member of Beta Theta Pi, freshman track team and Corinthian Yacht Club. Following graduation from Dartmouth and a stint as an officer in the Navy he began a lifetime devoted to sports, largely the Olympic movement and U.S. rowing interests. Last year was his 38th consecutive visit to the famous Henley Royal Regatta in England. Dick was elected to the Rowing Hall of Fame in 1991 and to Dartmouth’s Wearers of the Green for his generosity to Dartmouth in general and rowing in particular. Dick will be remembered by his classmates as a loyal member of the class who was thoughtful, respected, considerate, courteous, intelligent and a real gentleman. He has left an indelible footprint on the culture and history of his class.

Raymond Elliott Lawrence Jr. died March 15 from lung cancer. At Dartmouth Ray majored in Tuck and was a member of Alpha Theta and Dartmouth Christian Union, vice president of the Ledyard Canoe Club and played freshman football. Following Tuck he served as a naval officer. Returning to Cleveland, Ohio, Ray held financial and operating positions with a Cleveland electric utility. Later he became president and CEO of Domestic Systems, which specialized in distribution and sales. In retirement he was active in Habitat for Humanity and was a 37-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous. In 1958 he married Elizabeth “Betsey” Bunts and together they raised two daughters and have four grandchildren. He was fortunate to have retirement time to pursue history-based and genealogically directed travel with Betsey as well as helping his neighborhood with tree removal. We valued Ray as a fine member of the class. He will never be forgotten.

Harvey Marcus Medlinsky passed away on June 19, 2008. He entered Dartmouth from Classical High School in Worcester, Massachusetts. After Dartmouth he entered the Army and being stationed in Brooklyn, New York, he spent every night at Broadway theaters courtesy of the USO. In so doing he discovered his life’s passion—the theater. His natural talent for comedy led him to theatrical stage manager positions with many of the greats of theater: Mike Nichols, Neil Simon, Betty Garret, Jack Klugman, Tony RandaIl, Don Knotts and many more. He also made his mark in TV, managing such famous properties as The Bob Newhart Show, Mork & Mindy, The Tony Randall Show and The Betty White Show. For HBO he did Barefoot in the Park and Plaza Suite. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Jill, and one son. Harvey made a wonderful difference in the theatrical creativity available to American citizens.

Malcolm Howard Moss, M.D., died of Parkinson’s disease and leukemia October 17, 2008, at his home in Tampa, Florida. Malcolm graduated from Dartmouth as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and then took a medical degree from Harvard Medical School, followed by an internship in Hanover at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital. After serving as a captain in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Japan, where he was chief of pediatrics, he returned home to begin a practice in pediatric medicine chiefly in Englewood, New Jersey, eventually attaining the position of chief of pediatrics of the Englewood Hospital for 10 years. This was followed by a tenure as medical director of CIGNA Healthcare of northern New Jersey, after which CIGNA reassigned him to Florida as a vice president of its Florida health plans. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 45 years and two sons. This class is very proud of him. He made a difference.

1954

Donald Jeremy Austermann passed away on February 21 of liver cancer at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina. Don came to Dartmouth after attending Dublin School near his hometown of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. At Dartmouth Don majored in sociology, played freshman soccer and served as business manager of The Dartmouth. Following graduation Don spent a few years in retail sales management before moving to McGraw-Hill Inc. as a copywriter and then on to Business Week as merchandising manager, living in New York’s Greenwich Village. Finishing his Business Week career as communications director, responsible for all advertising and promotion, Don started his own business in 1986. He continued for many years running workshops for media salespeople. After living in Chappaqua and Somers, New York, for 30 years Don and his family moved to Wilmington, maintaining a summer cabin in Jaffrey. Don is survived by Sallie, his wife of 51 years, three children and four grandchildren.

George Alexander Hume III of Colliersville, Tennessee, died on January 18 following an extended illness. Born in Michigan and raised in Kentucky, George attended Phillips Exeter Academy. At Dartmouth George majored in English and was a member of Alpha Theta, the Glee Club, crew and ROTC. He was commissioned an Army second lieutenant upon graduation and served in Germany. His professional life was spent in credit and banking and he retired from the First Tennessee Bank of Memphis. George was active in St. George’s Episcopal Church of Germantown, Tennessee, holding several positions. He sang in the church’s coventry choir for 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jan; sons George, Jim, Doug and Tom; two grandchildren; and brother Richard ’57.

Herbert Allen Wilson passed away on January 4. Herb came to Dartmouth from his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, where he attended the Park School and was active on the student council, school paper and yearbook, while playing football, basketball and baseball. Leaving Dartmouth after two years, Herb attended Indiana University and Wabash College and was a member of Sigma Chi. He retired as department head of guest relations at Eli Lilly & Co. after a 33-year career. He served as an officer and director of the Fred A. Beck Co. Herb was active in numerous clubs, serving on many boards and in officer positions. During his sons’ younger years he had a keen interest in Boy Scout Troop 174. Herb is survived by his wife of more than 29 years, Lynn Crosby Wilson, six children and nine grandchildren.

1955

Calvert Clark Brist, Ph.D., died on July 15, 2008. “Cal” graduated from Newton, Massachusetts, High School. His father and uncle were graduates of Dartmouth in the 1920s. During his undergraduate years he played freshman football and was a member of Zeta Psi and the canoe club. Cal graduated with a degree in earth science/geology and pursued that major, receiving a graduate degree in economic geology in 1962 and a Ph.D. in mineralogy/petrology in 1966 both from the University of Manitoba. He became a professor of geology at Brandon University in 1974 and continued as an educator until his retirement. Cal was a long-time pilot and participated in a Civil Air Search and Rescue Team. He is survived by his wife, Norma, whom he married in 1961, and children Kerry and John.

Edwin Benedict Dooley Jr. died on November 25, 2008, after a long illness in Shelter Island Heights, New York, a place where he had spent many summers as a child and retired after leaving the New York Telephone Co. Ed, upon entering Dartmouth, lived in Mamaroneck and graduated from Deerfield Academy. He was a philosophy major, a member of DTD and active in the DOC as well as the yacht club, being the race committee chairman in his senior year. His father, Edward B. Dooley was a class of 1926 graduate. Soon after graduation he became employed in New York City by the Telephone Co. and remained there until retirement. Ed continued as a sailor, belonging to the Larchmont Yacht Club and in retirement in the waters surrounding Shelter Island. He is survived by his wife, Margaret and son William.

James Henry Waldman, U.S. Air Force (retired), died on December 5, 2008, at University of California Davis Medical Center after a sudden illness. At Dartmouth he majored in psychology, was a member of Gamma Delt and, as a member of the DOC, became a ski patrol leader. He participated in lacrosse and became a cadet colonel in the AFROTC as well as a member of its rifle team. Upon graduation Jim was commissioned in the Air Force, where he remained for 25 years. From 1966 to 1968 he attended Syracuse University and received an M.B.A. As a C-130 pilot he had service in Vietnam. In 1980 he started work for Bank of America and remained there for four years and then, as he said, “I happily left and became a ski and tennis bum.” He is survived by his wife, Ann, and children Patricia ’85 and Jeff, who represents a third-generation Air Force officer.

1956

Ted Gamble Clause died on December 4, 2008, at the Queen’s Medical Center from lung cancer complications. After graduating from Dartmouth Ted earned a law degree from Stanford and served in the Navy. Following the service he moved to Honolulu to begin his law practice in 1962, joining the law firm of Pratt, Moore, Bortz and Vitousek. In the early 1980s Ted started his own law practice, later known as Clause & Marks. He subsequently joined the Hawaii Attorney General’s office, serving as a deputy attorney general for 10 years until his retirement in 1999. He was married twice, to Eunice Haugan and Bonnie Tocher. In addition to his profound love of the law, Ted loved music, art, cooking and the study of philosophy and religion. For the last many years his life was also enriched by his practice of Zen. Ted is survived by children Eric and Carlyn, sister Karen and many friends.

Keith M. Ladd, founder of the Protection Bureau and co-founder of the Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (PBFAA), died February 22 after a protracted battle with cancer. He lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for the past 40 years. He graduated from Dartmouth, where he rowed crew and was a member, Gamma Delta Chi and the student council. Early in his work career Keith entered the security business and helped build the PBFAA into an active and influential state association by branching out to involve the police and fire departments. He was an advisor and mentor to other alarm company owners. He was active in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving as conference lay leader from 1990-1998. Keith is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; children Karen and Adam and their spouses; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

James Louis Pereire died in February in Venables, France. He wrote in our 25th reunion book of returning to France after graduation, entering the French Alpine Corps and serving in Algeria until his release in March of 1959. In June of that year he joined the family firm of Scott & Bowne Ltd. in London and enjoyed 13 years in a variety of responsibilities. Divorce brought sadness to that last year, and he returned to France with his three children, while still returning monthly to London for company board meetings. In France he entered the perfume and cosmetic business; but within two years his mother died and he took over the responsibilities of her small pharmaceutical lab. In 1978 he met his second wife, and he wrote that their love was transformational for him. Together they traveled extensively. He is survived by his wife, Marie-Christine, and children Florence, Carol and Arnaud.

1958

Thomas Hoyt Andrews died on January 22 in Minneapolis, where he was raised and where he retired following a successful career in banking in California, Chicago and the upper Midwest. He is survived by children Carolyn and Coleman and four grandchildren. Friends recall Tom’s love of the outdoors, reading and writing poetry and books and politics. An English major at Dartmouth, his entry in the 50th reunion book read simply: “Beloved kin, beloved friends: Walk, worship nature, write, work.” Remembers his classmate Bob Downey: “I met Tom in September 1954 when he, Bill Manning and I were assigned as roommates in 3 Gile Hall. The three of us pledged Alpha Delta Phi together. Tom was a dear friend, though we failed to keep in touch. He was friendly, generous, highly intelligent, and considerate and possessed a subtle sense of humor. He was a gentleman in every sense and we will miss him.”

Clement E. Marks Jr., M.D., died at his home in Chester, Connecticut, of pancreatic cancer on March 16. He was clinical professor of medicine at the New York University Medical School and attending physician at New York University Langone Medical Center. He served on the admissions committee for many years and was revered by generations of medical students and hospital staff as an iconic teacher of clinical medicine, with special expertise in pulmonary medicine and geriatrics. Among an eclectic range of interests, he is remembered as an avid traveler, gourmet, art collector and amateur architect. He grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, graduated cum laude from Dartmouth in philosophy and was Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Nu. He earned his M.D. from Columbia, was an intern and resident at Bellevue in New York and served as captain in the Army Medical Corps. He is survived by his former wife, Celine, and many cousins, friends and colleagues.

Raymond Henry Marcotte Jr. died of adult respiratory distress syndrome in Reston, Virginia, on March 27, 2008. He grew up and spent his early career in New Hampshire, moving to the Washington, D.C., area as an analyst at both the Department of Energy and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He had lived in surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and son Michael. He is remembered as an avid chef, intellect, photographer, chess and bridge ace and a loving father.

Arch Sylvester Whitehead Jr., an executive search and research consultant, died on March 10 of cancer. He was president of Arch S. Whitehead Associates Inc. in Manhattan and lived in Sag Harbor, New York. Arch graduated from White Plains (New York) High School, majored in sociology at Dartmouth and belonged to Pi Lambda Phi. He attended the Columbia School of Business Administration. Told by one major advertising agency in New York that “We don’t hire colored gentlemen,” he started his own executive recruiting firm-helping both minority business entrepreneurs and search clients such as Yale and Columbia Universities, Revlon and Bristol Myers Squibb, Pepsico and R.J. Reynolds. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Ann, Lynn, Colson and Clarke; two sisters and four grandchildren. He was a member of the Yale Club of New York.

1959

Richard M. Shute, a retired officer with the U.S. Air Force, died January 10 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Colorado Springs, Colorado, his home for 30 years. A member of AFROTC while at Dartmouth, and of the unit’s nationally recognized drill team, Rick spent most of his career as a “missileer,” much of that time as a missile launch officer with Strategic Air Command. Disaster preparedness was another career specialty. Following retirement he was associated first with the TSA Co. and then with GE, involved with technical studies and analysis and proposal development. Rick actively enjoyed the outdoors, especially golf, hunting and fishing. He trained golden retrievers and made beautiful gunstocks. A member of the Barbary Coast during college, Rick loved music, organizing and leading his own band while in the Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Margaret Shippen, three children and four grandchildren.

1961

Howard Philip Goldberg of Freehold, New Jersey, passed away on January 7 at his vacation home in Florida. Howard graduated from Dartmouth in 1961 and was named a Rufus Choate Scholar, the highest academic distinction then awarded at the school. After Dartmouth Howard studied English literature at the University of California, Berkeley, and then at Columbia University. In 1966 he graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School, after which he married Marcia Zeisel. They raised two sons in Freehold. Howard spent most of his professional career in private practice in New Jersey, where he specialized in tax law, personal estate law and real estate law. His other interests included golf, opera, good books, trips to Las Vegas and the Bahamas and his family. Howard was predeceased by his wife, Marcia, and is survived by sons Seth and Micah, sister Barbara and grandchildren Talulla, Monty, Mina and Julius.

David Vanderbilt Heisterkamp passed away in his sleep on January 26 at home. After his junior year at Dartmouth David entered the Dartmouth Medical School under its 3-2 program, graduating in 1962 and from Harvard Medical School in 1964. David married Roberta Anne Fletcher in 1965. From 1968 to 1970 he served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. In 1970 David moved to Denver with his family and practiced anesthesiology for the next 35 years. He retired in 2005 to spend more time with his family, his collections and his other interests. While at Dartmouth David was an active member of the Dartmouth Outing Club. David is survived by his wife, Bobbie; children David ’89, Wendy ’90, Rebecca, Christopher and Charles; and grandchildren Siobhan, Chleo, Ella and Alexander.

Jean Claude Sylvester Pollet passed away on December 20, 2008, in Ellsworth, Maine, where he had lived with his wife, Majo Keleshian, since the mid-1970s. Sylvester was a poet, publisher, editor, teacher, sailor and Buddhist practitioner. Several years after graduating from Dartmouth Sylvester earned a master’s in English from the University of Maine, graduating in 1985. He is survived by Majo and children Noelle and Matthew. An extensive article called celebrating Sylvester’s life appeared in the January 3, 2008, issue of the Maine weekly The Ellsworth American, and includes several of his poems. William Carpenter ’62, a close friend, contributed to the story, called “The Poet’s Life.”

1965

James Roger Hartmann passed away on November 20, 2008, in Kerrville, Texas. He came to Dartmouth after graduating from Washburn High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following graduation from Dartmouth he enlisted in the Air Force, where he completed officer training. While in the service he obtained his M.B.A. at the University of Northern Colorado. He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 1987. Jim distinguished himself in the Air Force by his heroism, leadership and devotion to duty. He received the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters and several other honors. He is survived by his wife, Marie, sons Curtis and John and stepson Pierre. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

1973

John William Towers died on February 25 in Shawnee, Kansas. John left Dartmouth before graduation and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1975, becoming a Korean linguist and voice interpreter. After attending officer candidate school, John was commissioned as an officer in 1980 and later returned to Dartmouth, where he graduated as a history major in 1986. He was an Army Ranger and an airborne parachutist. During his distinguished career as a field artillery officer John served in positions of increasing responsibility, including a combat tour of duty during Operation Desert Storm, attendance at the U.S. Army War College, command of Fort Leavenworth in Kansas and service as the Secretary of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission in Korea. At the time of his death he was the senior Army advisor to the Kansas Army National Guard. John is survived by his wife, Faye, and son J.D.

1974

Ferdinand Charles Mauet died at his home in Boston on April 22, 2008. Fred graduated from Dartmouth Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, and won honors in his history major. He was a Rufus Choate Scholar. He was a member of The Dartmouth staff and the Dartmouth Outing Club. He earned an M.P.A from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. Fred began practicing law at the Boston law firm of Powers and Hall and in 1984 became a founding partner of Taylor Anderson & Travers litigation firm. He was active in many community and nonprofit organizations in the Boston area as well as numerous preservation issues and political campaigns. He is survived by his partner, Gregory Hanselman, sister Anette Mauet Oberle, brother Thomas ’67, four nieces, a nephew and one grandniece.

1981

James Albert Grubbs died on December 1, 2008. “Rev” came to Dartmouth from Los Angeles having attended Pacific Palisades High School. At Dartmouth he majored in government and religion, was a member of the ’81 Council, varsity track, Black Underground Theater Association, Alpha Phi Alpha and Dartmouth Area Christian Fellowship. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1987. He was employed by Merrill Lynch, the City of Los Angeles and the international drug and policy board for Cocaine Anonymous, but his central passion was Christian ministry. On campus and in life James was a dynamic force. He was always entertaining, big-hearted and full of life. James is survived by his son Samuel, three siblings and his former wife, Vera. The waves emanating from his contribution to this world will continue for generations.

1990

Kimberly Anne Lee Adamson died January 23 after a long battle with breast cancer. Kimberly is survived by her husband of seven years, Paul, her parents, a sibling, beloved nieces, many relatives, former colleagues and friends. Kimberly graduated from Boston Latin School and then earned a B.A. in anthropology from Dartmouth. After her days in Hanover Kimberly received a master’s from Yale. Influenced by her years battling cancer, Kimberly worked as a clinical nurse in the Boston area, where she showered her patients with unlimited compassion and love. Kimberly was known by her family and friends as a loving spouse, doting aunt, sympathetic nurse and determined fighter.

1997

George Ching Cheng died September 25, 2008, after a battle with cancer. George hailed from Upland, California, and graduated from Dartmouth with a major in chemistry and a minor in history, a subject friends said he spoke about passionately. George was very active at Dartmouth. He was a member of Chi Gamma Epsilon, mentor in the Big Brother/Big Sister program, athletic chair of the Dartmouth Asian Organization, Dartmouth Outing Club trips leader and undergraduate advisor. Friends say he was an incredibly thoughtful, positive, enthusiastic person who challenged them to live life to the fullest. He is survived by his parents, Ying Min Cheng and Mei-eh Cheng.