Deaths

This is a listing of deaths that have been reported to us since we prepared the previous issue. Full notices, usually written by the class secretaries, may appear in this issue or in a later one.

Franklin J. Montross '24 • Dec. 13 Robert J. Palmer '25 • August David D. Levy '26 • Dec. 22 Richard M. Nichols '26 • Jan. 23 Harry W. Orth '27 • Jan. 13 John B. Kenerson '28 • Jan. 9 Lawrence Robinson '28 • Dec. 25 James B. Sullivan '28 • Jan. 22 Frederick G. Campbell *29 • Nov. 30 John W. Zabriskie '34 • Jan. 8 Flarry V. Bamford '37 • Feb. 1993 Norman K. Pratt '37 • Dec. 15 Thomas P. Conway '41 • July 23 Donald G. Forgays '46 'June 6 John A. Graf '58 • Jan. 31

1924

Joseph V. Falcon died in Ft. Myers, Fla., on January 19. Joe was born in Evanston, 111., and attended high school there. At Dartmouth, he played varsity football and was an avid skier.

After college he worked in Chicago for Montgomery Ward & Cos. as head of purchasing and distribution for firearms and other sporting-goods lines. In 1939 he relocated to Binghamton, N.Y., to become vice president and director of sales and advertising for Drybak Corp., a manufacturer of hunting and fishing clothing.

Moving to Longmeadow, Mass., in 1950, he joined Savage Arms Corp. as sales manager of the firearms division. He rose to vice president and assistant general manager in 1955 and then president in 1956. Throughout his career he was active in professional associations and civic matters.

Shortly after his retirement in 1967 he and his wife, Ruth, moved to Florida.

Joe is survived by three sons, William, Peter '57, and Thomas '65.

Delong Haviland Monahan of Dunwoody Village, Newton Square, Pa., died of emphysema at the Dunwoody Medical Center on November 17. Mony stayed on in Hanover to get a master's degree at Tuck School in 1925. After a stint with the telephone company and a national investment house, he joined Provident Mutual Life Insurance Cos. in 1932 and (except for four years of army service) worked there until his retirement in 1969. His war service was with the War Department Price Adjustment Board. He retired in 1946 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His title when he returned to Provident was financial vice president.

Mony's civic activities in the insurance field and in the community were numerous. He served the Dartmouth Club of Philadelphia as secretary for five years and president for one year, and his class as bequest vice chairman. Both of his brothers, his brother-in-law, and two nephews were Dartmouth graduates.

His wife, Barbara, and his brother Robert '29 survive him.

1925

Charles E. Clifton Jr. died September 3 in Wilmette, Ill., where he had lived 53 years. He was Sigma Chi at Dartmouth. After Dartmouth he graduated from U. of Illinois School of Engineering in 1926. He worked with Wilmette Bank. In 1934 he was a member of a group of Wilmette businessmen who chartered and established First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wilmette, where he became first managing officer. He was also executive officer of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago and the Homeowners League Mutual Insurance Company, and executive vice president of the U.S. Savings and Loan League in Chicago. A member of the American Rose Society, he displayed his prize roses in many shows over the years. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 62 years, two children, and four grandchildren.

1926

Warren Luther Fellingham died November 3 after three weeks of illness at Covenant Village, Northbrook, Ill, where he and his wife had made their retirement home since 1991. Warren grew up in Des Moines, lowa, graduating from the North High School there. At Dartmouth "Fellie" was Kappa Sigma, served on the Bema board, and was pictorial editor of the Aegis. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

After graduation he joined the Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, and worked in the investment department. He was elected assistant secretary in 1935, assistant vice president in 1944, and later vice president and chairman of the investment committee. He retired after over 40 years of bank service.

Besides taking part in numerous civic and professional activities, Fellie had a strong interest in College affairs, being president of the Chicago Dartmouth Alumni Association 1954-55. He also served a term on the Alumni Council and was on the class executive committee 1957-62.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Dorothy Park, and his sons John Howard '52, Warren Jr. '56 and David '59.

1928

Gordon Daggett Adams died October 4 at his home in Winter Haven, Fla. The cause of death was not reported. Gin prepared for Dartmouth at Parishville (N.Y.) High School. He majored in economics and was on the track squad, an associate editor of the Aegis, and a member of Delta Upsilon. After graduation he attended Brookland Law School and New York University. He became a public utility trader in the bond house of Vilas and Hickey in New York. In 1943 he joined the navy and was assigned to the Pensacola Naval Photo School. Photography then became his occupation. In 1956 he joined Whirpool Corporation in St. Joseph, Minn., and became their corporate photographer. He also served as a class agent.

Gin's wife, Blanche, died in 1983. He is survived by his daughter Patricia and two sons, Douglas '59 and John.

Christian George Norman died of a massive stroke in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on October 23. He was undergoing surgery for a broken leg at the time. Chris prepared for Dartmouth at the Evander Childs High School in New York. At Dartmouth he joined Kappa Sigma. He majored at the Tuck School and graduated in 1929. Following graduation he joined Standard & Poor's Corporation, where he remained for his entire career. He was made vice president and managing editor in 1951, and in 1959 he was elected a director. He also served as visiting lecturer at Tuck School. He retired in 1966 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, where he served for a time as trust officer at the Landmark Bank. He was a member of the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club and the Dartmouth Club.

Chris is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons Edward '59, and Paul, seven grand- children, and six great-grandchildren.

Spencer Eugene Norton died November 2 at the Helen Park Nursing Home in Middlebury, Vt., after a long illness. Barney prepared for Dartmouth at the Vermont Academy in Santon River. At Dartmouth he majored in economics and joined Phi Sigma Kappa. After graduation he became the owner of his family's feed and lumber business in Vermont. Later he worked for the state of Vermont serving in the Highway, Tax, and Correction Departments. He also served as chairman of the Bixley Memorial Free Library and for the city of Vergennes as a justice of the peace, participating in more than 200 marriages. He also served on the boards of other local organizations.

Barney is survived by his wife, Ellen, three sons, a daughter, and eight grand- children.

1929

John William Moxon of Oley, Pa., died on October 24 following a stroke. Jack came from Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio, belonged to Alpha Tau Omega, the French Club and the Round Table. He spent his junior year in France and majored at Tuck School.

He started with Morgan Guaranty and became chairman and CEO of Carpenter Steel Company. He was proud of pleasing both his stockholders and employees, who chose to keep Carpenter a non-union company.

He worked in community affairs wherever he lived, becoming mayor of one town and finance chairman in others. He enjoyed experimental farming at his place at Oley.

He leaves his wife, Elain (Bertolet), son John Sawyer Moxon '61, a daughter, and two stepdaughters.

Gustave Eugene Wiedenmayer died from lung cancer on October 16 at his Dorset, Vt., home. He also had a home in Boca Raton, Fla. Gus came from Montclair (N.J.) Academy and belonged to Phi Kappa Psi, Delta Omega Gamma, Green Key, and Casque and Gauntlet. He was on The Dartmouth's board and majored in American history.

He was chairman of the National Newark & Essex Bank in the period of its greatest growth and was prominent in community affairs, the Episcopal Church, and local politics. He was also chairman of Faber-Castell, the world's largest manufacturer of pencils.

He was active in Dartmouth affairs and was '29 class president until his health failed. He leaves his wife, Mary, daughters Margaret and Cary, and son Christopher '63.

1931

Augustus Searle Leach died on October 22 at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Si was one of the best known executives in the Manitoba grain trade. He had been chairman of the Searle Grain Company, chairman of the board of governors of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and of the Greater Winnipeg Gas Company, vice president and director of the Bank of Montreal and of the Great- West Assurance Company, and a director of many Winnipeg businesses. He started at Searle Grain after attending Tuck and Oxford, obtaining his bachelor of arts degree at the latter.

President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and of the Winnipeg United Way, Si contributed countless hours to numerous community services. In 1975 he was named volunteer of the decade by United Way, and an officer of the Order of Canada by the Canadian government.

At Dartmouth Si was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Casque & Gauntlet. He lettered in varsity lacrosse and was comanaging editor of The Dartmouth. He served as area chairman for the Third Century Fund and organizer of the Dartmouth College Canadian Foundation, a vehicle for alumni giving in Canada. He was active in enrollment, and was on the Alumni Council 1958-61. He received an honorary LL.D from the College in 1967 and the Alumni Award in 1976.

Si is survived by sons Augustus Jr. '60, Lawrence, and Norman '65, his daughter Linda, and ten grandchildren including Sara Leach '93.

1933

Alfred Joseph Jennings died in Fairfield, Conn., on October 28 after a long illness. Al came to Dartmouth from Bridgeport Central High School. He was a member of the science club and majored in chemistry.

Al served as a chemist for 40 years with E.I. DuPont in Fairfield and in Newburg, N.Y., rising in the position of plant manager at both plants. In 1969 he was given NASA's Apollo Achievement Award for his work in developing a rubber-coated fabric which protected the astronauts in the historic moon landing. He was a devoted Dartmouth supporter, was active in numerous community and church organizations, and was a dedicated artist and sculptor.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and five children.

Fred Ervin Prince died at his home in Wellesley, Mass., on November 3. He prepared for Dartmouth at Hingham (Mass.) High School and was president of Sigma Chi and a member of Kappa Phi Kappa and Green Key. He played on the freshmen and varsity basketball squads and majored in economics.

In 1941 Erv joined the staff at the Rivers School in Brookline, where he taught mathematics for 43 years and, at various times, coached three sports. He continued as a volunteer coach and alumni liaison for school development after his retirement in 1984.

Erv is survived by Eleanor, his wife of 56 years, and four sons.

1934

Arthur Edmund Nissen died October 20 of sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Damariscotta, Maine. Art came to Dartmouth from West Roxbury, Mass., and Hebron Academy. He played freshman football and varsity hockey and was a member of Green Key and Phi Sigma Kappa. Tuck School was his major.

After working in New York City with Connecticut General Life Insurance Cos. and with Bickford's, Art got his law degree from Boston College in 1942, then moved to Maine with Bath Iron Works. He began his law practice in 1950, specializing in estate planning, and also served from 1959 to 1965 as municipal court judge. He enjoyed carving, fly fishing and tennis, which he played regularly until his death.

Art is survived by his wife, Marjorie, son Christopher '62, daughters Karen and Erica, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

1935

Stephen Hopkins died -at the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. He made his home in Norwood, Mass., after living many years in Waban.

Stephen leaves his wife, Jane, a son, three daughters, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

He entered Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy and was a member of Psi Upsilon, active in hockey and track.

He founded the Eastern Tree and Landscape Corp. and was active in real estate and development. He served as a director for Horizons for Youth.

During WW II Stephen was a consultant to the U.S. Navy as an expert in camouflage.

1936

Paul B. Lynch died of an aneurism on October 19 at Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital. At Dartmouth he was a history major and a member of varsity track and Phi Kappa Psi.

Paul graduated from Columbia Law School in 1940 and worked for two law firms before joining the legal staff at NBC in 1946. In 1966 he joined Metromedia Inc. as assistant general counsel, retiring in 1980.

In Greenwich Paul served as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals for 32 years. As chairman he was noted for his willingness to give everyone a fair hearing. Paul was also a past president of the Old Greenwich Lions Club. For his many years of community service he received the 1984 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the Greenwich Exchange Club and the 1989 Liberty Bell Award from the Greenwich Bar Association.

A devoted member of the class of '36, Paul served many years as a class agent and member of the executive committee. He was class secretary from 1976 to 1982. And he will always be remembered for his delightful piano playing at class gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Cathy, his son, three daughters, and four grand- children.

1939

Albert V. Gorman of Albany, N.Y., died on December 17 in his residence after a long illness. He came to Dartmouth from high school in Troy, N.Y., where he was president of the stu- dent council and editor of the yearbook. At Dartmouth Al was the publicity director of the Glee Club and a member of Phi Delta Theta. Al went on to get a law degree from Harvard in 1942.

He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 until 1946, was a graduate of the Naval War College, and served on the staff of Admiral Chester Nimitz.

After the war he joined his father's contracting business, Gorman Bros. Inc. of Troy (now Albany) and was still active as chairman of the board at the time of his death. He was active in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Albany.

He is survived by his wife, Jane, four daughters, two sons, and 14 grandchildren.

Roy B. White Jr. of Lexington, Ky., and Naples, Fla., died of cancer at his home in Lexington on Christmas eve. Roy attended Howe Military Academy where he was editor of the yearbook. At Dartmouth he was the advertising manager of the Jacko and a member of Phi Kappa Psi.

He started his business career with R.H. Macy in N.Y.C. and left it for army service. He reached the rank of major serving with the 42nd Division Artillery Headquarters and earned the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster in World War II.

Back in New York he became assistant advertising manager and an assistant vice president of financial sales for American Express. In 1951 he joined Robert Heller & Associates, management consultants of Cleveland, Ohio.

In 1958 he purchased radio station WBLG in Lexington. Ten years later he constructed, organized and operated an ABC-affiliated television station until he sold it in 1973. He sold the radio station a year later. He was a community-oriented broadcaster, and his civic activities were numerous.

He and his wife, Millie, who survives him, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November. Also surviving are three daughters and three grandchildren.

1941

Thomas Francis Dunlevy died after a long illness on October 18 at the Damden (Maine) Health Care Center. Tom grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and attended Hebron Academy in Maine. At Dartmouth he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi and Sphinx Society. During WW II he served for four years in the South Pacific as an army lieutenant on the island of New Caledonia and Guadalcanal, earning the Combat Infantry Badge for his engagements with the Japanese.

Tom worked in the floor-covering business for most of his life, first as manufacturer's representative for Bird and Son Inc. of Walpole, Mass., then as owner of Cazenovia Carpet and Linoleum in Cazenovia, N.Y., and finally as a sales agent for Amtico Flooring Products in Upstate New York.

In 1943 he married Pauline Reilly, who survives him along with their children Jane and Reilly.

1942

John Edward Hagy died on June 19 at his home on Treasure Island, Fla., after a long illness. Jack came to Dartmouth from Episcopal Academy (Pennsylvania) and was a member of Chi Phi. He left the College in January 1941 and served n World War II with the heavy artillery in the U.S. and overseas for more than four years. He married in 1946, but his wife died of polio in 1955, and he raised their two children with the help of his aunt and uncle. Jack married Lillian Boyer in 1964, and he joined the Mobil Chemical Company, where he sold packaging to the baking industry until his retirement in 1984.

Jack is survived by his wife, Lillian, and by their children Jeffrey, J. Ronald, Douglas, Susan, Christine and Marilyn.

Philip G. Moon died on October 22 at the West Bloomfield Nursing and Convalescent Center, near his home in Birmingham, Mich.

Phil came to Dartmouth from Central High School in Detroit. Majoring in math- ematics, he graduated magna cum laude and attended Tuck School from September 1941 through May 1942. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve Supply Corps from April 1942 to December 1945 in the South Pacific, Australia and Hawaii, reaching the rank of lieutenant.

Phil joined the National Bank of Detroit (NBD) as an assistant credit analyst in 1945, and over a highly successful 40-year career with that institution he rose to the rank of senior vice president, retiring in 1985. Phil's association with NBD was marked by major international responsibilities as he was in charge of the bank's international division and was also chairman of the National Bank of Detroit, Canada, and president of the International Bank of Detroit. Phil drew special satisfaction from his presidency of the Bankers' Association for Foreign Trade, with a membership of 150 U.S. commercial banks and 100 for- eign banks. He also found time to serve on boards of dozens of corporations and nonprofit organizations, and to lecture at many universities and schools in Michigan and other states.

Phil is survived by his wife, Frances, and by their children, Richard G. '69 and Madelyn Shields.

1943

Harvey Nelson Daniels suffered a fatal heart attack October 22 at Walker Methodist Health Care Center in Minneapolis. "Hobby" came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy, having previously attended the American School of Tokyo. He was born in Kuling, China. At Dartmouth he was active in intramural sports and swimming. Following one year at Tuck, Hobby entered the army. Using his considerable knowledge of the Japanese language and culture, he traveled with the marines to Guam, Okinawa, and Japan with the occupation forces.

While attending Military Intelligence School in Minnesota he met and married Carol Atwood, whose father and two brothers graduated from Dartmouth. Hobbyjoined the First Bank System, serving as a security analyst and portfolio manager and rising to senior vice president. He took early retirement in 1982 and went on to head First American Funds. He enjoyed travel, reading, photography, and golf. He belonged to a multitude of civic and professional organizations in the Twin Cities area.

Hobby was active in alumni affairs, serving as class agent, regional agent, and assistant head agent. He and Carol had three children, Harvey, Lee, and Terrell, who survive him along with four grandchildren.

1947

David M. Russell of Newington, Conn., died on December 21 after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. David came to Dartmouth from New Britain (Conn.) High School. He received an M.B.A. from Tuck School in 1949, then worked for Philip Morris Cos. until retirement in 1978.

David saw service in the U.S. Navy during World War 11. He was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church for as long as he was able. He maintained a love for Dartmouth College, and an interest in class affairs, aided by his wife, Ann, who helped him keep in touch during the years of his illness.

Survivors are his wife, Ann, a son, a daughter, and two grandchildren.

1949

Donald Joseph Anderson died in December 1992 of unknown causes. Andy entered Dartmouth in July 1945 after serving in the air force starting in 1942. He graduated with a degree in economics and was a member of Chi Phi fra- ternity. At the time of his death he was owner of the Anderson-Perry Insurance Agency in Leominster, Mass., and was a director of the YMCA and the Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth, a daughter, and son Peter '76.

1951

Donald G. Neill died March 17, 1992, at the Maine Veteran's home after a long illness. Don came to Dartmouth following WW II service with the marines in China, where he was a translator, interpreter, and intelligence expert. In the fifties he returned to China with the CIA. Don was a voracious reader with astounding recall and a superb raconteur. He could hold forth with anyone on virtually any subject, and did so in a most entertaining fashion as official greeter for the Ogunquit Lobster Pound Restaurant during the last 25 years of his life. He is remembered by his SAE brothers for his four-hour speech on the sex life of a flea, given on the Green in response to a hazing challenge. An original, Don will be missed.

1952

Tom Ellerbe died in May 1992 in his adopted state of California. He had hoped to move back to New England someday. He was the 1952 undergraduate class secretary for three years, a modified art major, and a member of Phi Lambda Phi.

Following an Air Force tour in Germany, Tom earned a degree in civil engineering from Howard University in 1962 and received an M.B.A. from California State in 1974.

He worked for the Rocketdyne division of the North American Aviation Company, and then as a manager of quality engineering at Hughes Aircraft Company, both in California. He retired in 1990.

Tom is remembered by many as a popular figure at Dartmouth who made many positive contributions to his class and later to his community. He is survived by three daughters.

James J. Flom died in early January after a short battle with lung cancer. "Dr. Lom," as he was affectionately known by his classmates, was an avid competitor, a trait he developed while starring in football, track and swimming at Grosse Pointe High School. He was on the swimming and track teams at Dartmouth and was a very active member of Beta Theta Pi.

After graduation Jim earned an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He entered the accounting field with Ernst and Ernst and became a CPA.

In the mid 19605, he began a very successful career as a loan officer at Michigan National Bank, where he was employed at the time of his death.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joan, two sons, a daughter, two stepsons, a stepdaughter, and his father, Fred J. Flom.