Deaths

This is a list of deaths reported to us since the previous ous issue. Full obituaries, usually written by the class secretaries, may appear in this or a later issue.

William Whitney Ballard '28 • Sept. 14 Gwynne Augustine Prosser '28 • Sept. 15 Merrill Benis Hayes '30 • Sept. 23 Edwin Alexander Weinstein 3O • Sept. 7 Henry Almond '31 • Aug. 3 Robert Lewis Fairbank '33 • Sept. 18 William Crites Ramsey Jr. '34 • Aug. 24 Herrymon Maurer '35 • Aug. 21 Richard Daggett Muzzy '35 • Sept. 26 Howard Brainard Rowe '35 • Aug. 25 John Henry Heil '38 • June 24 Calvin Ray Troutner Jr '38 Sept. 2 Hugh Halsey Jr 42 • Sept. 21 Jack Rudolph Pfeiffer '43 • Sept. 17 Karl Rowley Musser '44 • Sept. 30 David Dutton Jolyn '45 • Aug. 8 Ivey Grayson Royall Jr. '47 • Sept. 14 Eugene W. Rohloff • May 28 Daniel Z. Schuman '48 • Aug. 28 Charles Bruce Belknap '50 'July 17, 1997 Joseph P. Boissy '51 • Sept. 14 Warren A. Stearns '51 • Aug. 24 John Bacon Rhodes '52 • Sept. 14 Paul E. Richter '52 • July 23 Edward W. Boyer '53 • Sept. 28 Paul Rundio Stewart '58 • Sept. 19 Thomas Lynn Avery '70 • Aug. 7 Richard Cullen Crain '73 • Sept. 3 Richard Canby Sunshine '78 • Oct. 5

1928

William Whitney Ballard professor emeritus of zoology at Dartmouth College, died Sept. 14,1998, at his home in Norwich. He graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth and received his doctorate in biology at Yale University in 1933. He returned to Dartmouth, where he taught generations of undergraduates in the zoology department and students at Dartmouth Medical School. Professor Ballard was keenly involved in research, particularly he study of two ancient fossil fish, Bowfin and gar, which led him to labs throughout the world. During World War II he was an official aircraft spotter who watched for enemy planes and spent time talking to area farmers about what to do if a bomb fell. He was predeceased by wife Elizabeth and is survived by children Nancy-Jean Seigel Helen Sagan, David, and William; six grandchildren; four great-grand-children; and sister Margaret Mcmahan.

James Walter Kilton died August 9, 1998, at Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, N.H. The cause of death was not reported Jim prepared for Dartmouth at West Lebanon High School. At age 16 he was reported as the youngest student ever, as of that date, to enter Dartmouth, where he majored in French. After graduation he took over the family business as owner and pharmacist of the Red Cross Pharmacy in West Lebanon. He retired in 1970. He and his wife, Willena moved to Harvest Hill Retirement Community in 1996. Survivors include his wife, three nieces, and a nephew.

James Hartshorn Woods died April 20,1998. The place and cause of death were not reported. Jim was a resident of Sun City Center, Fla. He prepared for Dartmouth at St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Academy. Before graduation he transferred to Middlebury College, where he was awarded a B.A. degree. He became an agent for Connecticut General Life Insurance Cos. He retired in 1971 and moved from St. Johnsbury to Sun City Center. He and his wife traveled extensively until her death.

1930

Herbert Emanuel Christman died June 21, 1998. He was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy for six years. He also graduated from Harvard Medical School and was a practicing physician. His widow, Margaret, and three children survive.

Roger Eastman Ela died May 10,1998. After graduating from Dartmouth he attended Harvard Law School and eventually became a partner in a large Boston law firm. His widow, Anna, survives him.

H. Nelson Flanders Jr. died May 26, 1998. He was vice president and treasurer of Amerace Corp., a rubber, plastics, and chemical company. He is survived by his two children, Stephen '58 and Judith.

John Raible Fletcher died August 2,1998. He was an officer at the Indianapolis National Bank. He is survived by his widow, Fearn, and "three children.

David Noah Marks died on June 26,1998. He was a surgeon at New York City Hospital. He is survived by his widow, Adele.

John Sherman Marsh died on August 1, 1998, in Wilder, Vt. A son, Douglas, survives him.

Edwin Weinstein died September 7,1998, in Bethesda, Md., from complications of a stroke. He was a neuropsychiatrist and author who wrote extensively on neurology and psychiatry He received a medical degree from North-western University Medical School. While doing his residency at Cook County Hospital, Ed had to pronounce the notorious John Dillinger dead after he had been ambushed by FBI agents as he left a movie theater ater. During WWII Ed served in an army unit in Italy. He was awarded a Bronze Star. He was assigned to bring the brain of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini back to the United States for medical analysis. He is survived by his widow, Anne, and two children.

1931

Maurice Whittinghill died on July 29,1998, in the Carolina Meadows Facility at Chapel Hill, N.C. Maury came to Dartmouth from Montclair (N.J.) High School. At the College he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, the Ledyard Canoe Club, the Outing Club, Cabin & Trail, and the winter sports team, where he specialized in cross-country skiing. He majored in sociology but later changed his academic interest to zoology, obtaining his Ph.D. from Michigan in that discipline in 1937. He followed with an Instructorship at Cal Tech, another at Bennington College, and in 1942 an appointment to the faculty of the University of North Carolina, from which he retired in 1974 as professor of zoology, emeritus. His first wife predeceased him, but he is survived by his widow, daughter Diana, sons Warren and Alvin, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

1933

Theodore Walker Allen died on September 6,1998. at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after an emergency operation subsequent to a long period of declining health. He came to Dartmouth from Arlington (Mass.) High School; was a member of the Deutscher Studenten Verein, the Players, the Glee Club, and Sigma Chi; and majored in sociology. As a popular and classical pianist, he was a cheerful and much appreciated entertainer who enlivened many class gatherings. He worked at U.S. Steel, Joy Manufacturing, and for 24 years with General Electric, from which he retired in 1975. He was admitted to practice before the Interstare Commerce Commission in 1955. He was an active contributing member of the community at Claremont, N.H., to which he moved upon retirement. In WWII he served with the army's 85th Division and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat in Italy. He is survived by his wife, Laura, who is known as the "poetess laureate of 193 3" through her contributions of class-related verse, and their daughter, Deanna.

Robert Lewis Fairbank died at Manor Care, Sycamore Glen in Miamisbuirg Ohio, September 18, 1998. He prepared for Dartmouth at the University School, was manager of swimming a member of Green Key, Psi Upsilon and Casque & Gauntlet and majored in Tuck School. He began his business career with Firestone Tire, moving after 18 years to Towmotor Corp., from which he retired in 1972 after having served seven years as president and director. He was a trustee and director of numerous charitable organizations and served on the boards of a number of businesses. On one of them, Travelon, he arranged tours in many parts of the world. He was an amateur drummer who enjoyed playing drums, slide whistle, and other instruments at parties. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, sons Robert Jr. and Jonathan, and daughter Marianne.

1934

Seymour Ballard Dunn died June 30, 1998, in the Cortland (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital nursing facility. He came to Dartmouth from Cortland High School and Phillips Andover Academy. At Dartmouth "Sey" graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of Theta Chi fraternity, Green Key, Cabin & Trail, the Outing Club, and Dartmouth Union and was a history major. He did graduate work at Cornell University, earning a master's degree in 1936 and a Ph.D. in 1939. He was a history professor and dean at Hobart College and at Gettysburg College; was associated with the Center for Study of Higher Education at the University of Mchigan; gan; and served as dean of the college of liberal arts at Alfred University. He is survived by three nieces, four great-nephews, and a brother-in-law.

Robert Emerson Foster died on March 15, 1998. Bob came to Dartmouth from Exeter, and was a member of DKE. For 50 years he was with Morrill & Everett Inc., an insurance and real estate firm in Concord, N.H., becoming vice president. ident. He was also a real estate agent. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Bow Brook Club in Concord. He won state and city tennis championships several times. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; children William, Penelope, and Gerald; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Cornelius Joseph Shea died on August 1, 1998, at Indian River Memorial Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla., after a long illness. "Babe" came to Dartmouth from Boston Latin School and was very active in College activities—Chi Phi, Dragon Senior Society, varsity soccer, varsity lacrosse (captain in 1934)—and received his master's degree in business administration from Tuck in 1935. He wasanAll-American in lacrosse in 1933 and 1934. He served Dartmouth by working for the Alumni Fund, interviewing student applicants, and remaining active with the class. From 1942 to July of 1946 he was with medical administration of the U.S. Army and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war and for 2 5 years he worked for the J.C. Penney Cos., becoming an executive before retiring in 1971. Surviving are wife Anne, son Timothy daughter Deborah, brother Eugene, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

1936

Robert Ruggles kable died March 29,1998. In College he was a member of Phi Sigma Psi and active in the Dartmouth Outing Club. He is survived by daughters Karen and Sara; sons Benjamin '64, Robert, and George; and grandson Jason '90.

1937

Vivian Probert Edwards died on April 4,1998, in clarks Summit, Pa. Viv came to Dartmouth from Wyoming Seminary and majored in history and political science. He was a member of DTD and the Players. In 1940 he graduated from Harvard Law School. He practiced law in Luzerne County prior to being named president of the Scranton TransitCo. In 1981 he retired as a senior vice presidnet of Northeastern Bank, now PNC Bank. He interviewed candidates for Dartmouth and participated in Dartmouth reunions. Long active in community and civic affairs, he was a past president of United Way of Lackawanna County and UW of Pennsylvania. His late wife, Barbara (Bulky), died in 1991, and his first wife, Mary (Dartt), died in 1964. He is survived by daughren ter Sally, sister Mary Ruth, and brother Edward.

1938

Alfred Whittemore Brown Jr. died in a nursing home in Hingham Mass., in August 1998. He entered Dartmouth from Spencer (Mass.) High School and left College early, entering Bates College in 193 5. Little is known of his business career except that he was a pharmacist in Hingham at the time of his death.

1939

Judson Edward Foster died on April 30, 1998. Although Jud was a commanding presence during undergraduate years, we have heard little from him since June 1939. He was the captain of the both the freshman and varsity track teams, played freshman football, was on a dorm commmittee for two years, was a member of Green Key and Sphinx, and was a class marshal. He came to Hanover from Worcester Academy. Neither our 25 yearbook or our 50th shed any light on Jud's post college doings; however, we do know that he was married to Geneva Faye Hewllyn, and had at least one son, Robert. He worked with Petty Geophysical Engineering company in San Antonio, Texas, immediatelly after graduation, and E. I. Du Pont in Alabama and Georgia in the forties.

1940

George Thompson Mills died June 15, 1998, on Martha's Vineyard after a short struggle with cancer. George came to Dartmouth from Shaw High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He was Phi Beta Kappa and a member of Junto, American Studies Union, Gamma Delta Chi, and the fencing team. During WWII he was a pilot of B17s in the Army Air Corps. He earned a doctorate in anthropology from Harvard University, was curator of the Taylor Museum of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and taught at Lake Forest College. He is survived by his wife, Florrie.

George Philip Schneider Jr. died July 16, 1998, in a Jackson, Miss., hospital. He came to Dartmouth from White Plains (N.Y.) High School. George majored in chemistry-zoology and was a member of Germania and the gym team. He received his medical degree from Long Island School of Medicine. He was president of the medical staff of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is survived by sons Philip and Steve and daughters Jane and Ann.

Wilbur Francis Shea died June 2,1998, at home in Clermont, Fla. bHe came to Dartmouth from Flushing High School, graduated from Tuck in 1941, and attended Harvard Business School. He was a member of DKE. Bill served in the navy from April 1942 until December 1945, retiring as a lieutenant. He was employed as treasurer of T.J. Ronan Cos. Inc., Allstate Insurance Cos., and Brooklyn Savings Bank. He is survived by daughters Toni and Maureen and five grandchildren.

Kenneth Clark Steele died July 11, 1998, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center in Utica N.Y., after a long illness. Ken came to Dartmouth from Springfield (Mass.) Classical High School. He was a member of Sigma Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, Green Key, Glee Club Board of Governors. and manager of freshman football. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and served as captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Ken retired from surgical practice with the Slocum-Dickson Medical Group but remained active in medicla affairs. He is survived by his wife, Martha Nickerson Steele, and children Kenneth, Peter, Carol, Joanne, and Robert.

1942

Richard E. Bolton died on September 23, 1998, at Albany (N.Y.) Medcial Center after a long illness. He was a former counsel to the New York State Police, retiring in 1980; Rensselaer County assistant district attorney; and assistant U.S. attorney. Richard was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Corps during WWII and graduated from Albany Law School. He started his law career in 1947 at the firm of Filley and Bolton in Troy, N.Y., was a partner in Bolton and Landry in Troy, then in Albany's weig and Bolton and in private practice before joining the New York State Police. He was an instructor, a lecturer, and a fine athlete who earned five gold medals in swimming in the New York State Police Olympics in 1969 and 1980. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marian; sons Richard, Jeffrey, and Peter; three daughters-in-law; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

1943

Robert Dugald Pearson died June 2,1998, at Meridia Euclid (Ohio) Hospital. He attended Shaker Heights High School before entering Dartmouth, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. On graduation he entered the Army Air Corps and was a staff sergeant at time of discharge. He earned a law degree from Western Reserve in 1948 and for three years worked in the Cleveland Law Department before entering private practice. Recently honored by the Ohio Bar Association for his 50 years of legal services to the Cleveland community, he was also a sportsman and Skeet shooting instructor at the Country Club in Pepper Pike. He enjoyed golf and duck hunting as well. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Pearson, daughter Priscilla "P.J." Mc Creight, and four grandchildren

Richard Barrett Smith died July 11,1998, in Newport Beach, Calif. Dick was a student at Dartmouth in 1941 when he joined the Naval Air Corps. Honorably discharged in 1945, he returned to school at the University of Washington, earning a B.A. degree in 1947. His business career included logging, sales, and custom-home building until he founded Broadmoor Homes in the late 19505. A prominent Orange County businessman, Dick was the recipient of many honors as a West Coast builder, and he was inducted into the Home Builders Hall of Fame in 1983. In addition to his many building industry activities and honors, Dick was a director of the Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Smith, daughters Susan and Becky, stepson Dennis, three granddaughters, and three grandsons.

1948

John Richard Mahoney died in an automobile accident in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla May 29, 1998, not long before he and wife Marilyn were to be headed north for his 50th Reunion. He arrived on campus with the July 1944 V-5 contingent and went on to pre-flight training before he was released early in 1946. Returning to campus, he crammed on pre-med courses, joined Delta Upsilon band, and Handel Society. His senior undergraduate year was his first year of medical school, and he completed his two years with DMS class of 1949 and was awarded his M.D. from Tufts in 1951. He specialized in orthopaedic medicine. He was very active in alumni and DMS alumni affairs, returning to Hanover Frequently—par-ticularly when daughter Lynn '87 was on campus. He is survived by her, Marilyn, and their other children, John, Ellen, David, Andrew, and Dana.

John Wentworth Parker a descendant of Royal Governor Wentworth who attended Dartmouth's first graduation in the 1770s when Eleazar still presided, died of complications from heart disease and diabetes in Connecticut's Hartford Hospital on July 17,1997. Jack came to Dartmouth out of St. George's School during the summer semester of WWII year 1944, when he was one of 166 civilians who matriculated and lived in Crosby, Richardson, and Wheeler. He was an active undergrad joined SAE, majored in history, and was handed his diploma in the Bema in June 1948 by President Dickey. After a short period with Proctor & Gamble in Ohio Jack spent his entire working life as a technical illustrator in Connecticut, mostly with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, then Universal Design Inc., both in Hartford. Jack married Nancy Jewett of Manchester, Conn., in 1955. They lived mostly in Andover and had three children before a later divorce. Jack, an accomplished rifleman and painter of sea and landscape, is survived by daughters Sarah and Susan, both of whom are married, and by son John W.Jr.

1950

Edward Leeds Gulick died at his home in Winthrop Maine, on June 3, 1998. He came to Dartmouth from Deerfield Academy. He majored in earth sciences and geology, played freshman soccer, served on the business board of The jack-OLantern, and was a member of Sigma Nu. After graduation Ed did a stint in Korea with the army and then got his M.B.A. from Wharton. He worked as an industrial engineer for Kaiser Aluminum and then for several motor freight companies. In 1967 he bought a trucking carrier and then moved to Maine. He served as a regional agent for the Alumni Fund and most recently ecendy as a class agent. Dartmouth Gulicks include his grandfather, father' 13, an uncle, brother Peter '55, niece Cynthia 'BO, and nephew Stephen '81. He is survived by his wife, Judy MacKeigan, ten children, and five grandchildren.

Alan Richard Kerivan died of a heart attack on June 26,1998, at his home in Birmingham, Mich. Spif came to Dartmouth from Wellesley Mass., after serving in the navy in the V-5 program. He was a history major; a member of Psi U, Casque & Gauntlet and the Newman Club; and he played hockey. Spif was selected for the College All-Star team and played in the NCAA finals in 1948 and 1949. After graduation he joined Owens Corning Fiber-glass glass, where he worked in marketing for 24 years and become an executive vice president, and that was followed by a vice presidency with Rockwell International. tional. In 1977 he founded his own company, the ARK group, which sold products to the auto, appliance, electronic tronic, and defense industries. Spif is survived by his wife, Jane, three sons, a daughter, four grandchildren, and three brothers.

1951

Warren Arthur Stearns died August 24,1998, at a nursing home in Swainton N.J. He suffered from multiple sclerosis. Warren came to Dartmouth from Bridgeport, Conn. He majored in government and participated in the International Relations. and German clubs. His career was in industrial engineering and management consulting, and he lived and worked much of that time in Elkins Park, Pa. He retired in 1987 and moved to Ocean City, N.J. He is survived by daughters Pamela Stearns De Vito and Laura Stearns and son Warren Stearns Jr.

Joseph Philip Boissy died unexpectedly of a heart attack September 14, 1998, while undergoing some routine medical tests at his local hospital in Lowville N.Y.Joe grew up in Green-field Mass., and attended Hebron Academy. At Dartmouth he chose Tuck School, was a member of Sigma Chi and Dragon, and played on the golf team. The Korean War drew him into the air force for several years, most of it in Washington, D.C., where he met and marmost Rosalee Haviland and earned a master's degree at George Washington University. In 1955 he moved to Lowville to join Payne-Jones Inc., a small privately held firm manufacturing special bookbinding material used widely in the United States and abroad. He rose to become executive vice president before the company was folded into Boise-Cascade nearly 25 years later. He was a pillar of the First Presbyterian Church, served three terms on the school board, sat on the St. Lawrence Bank advisory committee, and was treasurer of Friends of Lewis County Hospice. In addition to Rosalee he is survived by daughters Dr. Leslee Boissy, Amy B. Penn and Barbara Rowand.

1953

John W. Morgan died of cancer in Gloucester, Mass., on September 1, 1997. Following graduation from Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering, Jack began his engineering ing career with the New England Electric System and was one of the founders of the New England Power Economic Project, an organization that gathers and computerizes economic data and prepares econometric forecasts for the New England area. Jack studied at Northeastern University, receiving his M.B.A. in 1969. In 1979 Jack joined Raytheon Engineers and Constructors, serving as a management consultant to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the third largest publicly owned electric utility in the country. At Dartmouth he was a member of Psi U and played freshman baseball and was in the band. Jack is survived by his wife, Shirley, two sons, five grandchildren, his mother, and brother.

Frank E. Putney III died suddenly at a Manchester, N.H., hospital on October 15,1997. He was a graduate of Manchester's Central High School and was a lifelong resident of that city. After Dartmouth Frank studied at Boston University, receiving his law degree in 1959. His law career included legal work for the former Manchester Savings Bank, the Small Business Administration, and Land Mark Title. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was in retirement at the time of his death. Frank was a member of American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post 2, the Elks, and the American Bar Asso-ciation. He was also a communicant of St. Catherine Church and was an avid fisherman. At Dartmouth Frank was a member of Alpha Theta and the Forensic Union. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, three children, five grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters.

1957

Malcolm Grant Brown of Groton Conn., died on January 16, 1998. A graduate of Mount Hermon Brownie played baseball and was a member of Alpha Delta Phi at Dartmouth. He helped inaugurate the co-op buying program for fraternities and was president of Kappa Phi Kappa. After marriage to Sandy and a stint as teacher and coach, he became publisher-editor of the Moosup Journal Press in his Connecticut hometown. He later held important positions with The Norwich Bulletin, Whitehall Press, and Vision One Graphics and Communications. As an editor, he was praised for knowing that "liberty is maintained only through its use" and for his "willingness to step into a situation that requires his services." An avid golfer, Babe Ruth coach, and Little League umpire, Brownie was also a deacon and choir member at Mystic Congregational Church and president of the Center Groton Fire District. He is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters and five grandchildren.

1958

Paul Rundio Stewart died September 19,1998. Paul came to Dartmouth from Teaneck (N.J.) High School. He majored in sociology and was active in the DOC, Ski Patrol, and Ledyard Canoe Club. A member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, he served as chapter historian. After graduation Paul joined The Record in Hackensack, N.J., as a reporter. He later moved to what he called his "dream job" at Sports Illustrated which led to a distinguished career in direct marketing and senior executive positions at Time Life Books, Time Life Music, Time Life Entertainment, and Warner Music Enterprises. He also was a founding partner of PKM Direct Marketing. Paul is survived by his wife, Vivienne and children Colin, Caitlin, Tomsyn Campbell, and Christopher.

1963

David Nair Saunders a professor and social welfare leader in Virginia who devoted years of service to Dartmouth, died July 25,1998, in Richmond after a long battle with cancer. Saunders earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr. He was associate professor in the Graduate School of Social Workat Virginia Commonwealth University for 25 years and a state-wide leader against drug abuse and poverty. Saunders served on the Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Problems and was executive director of the Metro Richmond Coalition Against Drugs. As an undergraduate, Saunders was in Ski Patrol, Outing Club, WDCR, and Tau Epsilon Phi. His extensive alumni work after college was recognized with the 1990 Dartmouth Alumni Award. Saunders is survived by his wife Ronna, son Jeffrey daughter Erica, parents Dero '35 and Beatrice, and brother Richard.

1966

Peter Robbins Helwig died of colon cancer at his home in Wellesley, Mass., 0n May 28, 1998. He worked as a city planner and property tax assessor for the City of Cambridge for 28 years and was recognized in a city council resolution that honored him for "his blend of a unique understanding of urban planning and modern assessment technology." Peter was interested in and pursued gardening, fly fishing cooking, and Bluegrass music. His variety of talents and inclinations were evidenced at Dartmouth, where he participated in rugby, the Outing Club, Gernania and Bones Gate. He was in ROTC at college and, after graduation, earned a Bronze Star for his service as a base development officer in Vietnam. He later graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Design with a master's in city planning. Peter is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter Johanna, son Alex, grandson Alex, and mother Betty.

William West Kruger died in February 1998. No details are available about the cause of death or his recent activities. Bill was living in Evanston III At Dartmouth Bill was a member of Tabard, skied, and participated in freshman football and rugby.

1967

Edward French Gillette was killed in the first week of August 1998 while camping in northern Pakistan. Ned came to Dartmouth from the Holderness School. He was an economics major, member of Theta Delta Chi and Casque & Gauntlet, and captain of the men's skiing team. Ned was a member of the 1968 U.S. Olympic nordic team. An adventurer mountaineer, skier, sailor, photographer, journalist, and author, he traveled the world. In 1990 he married Susan Patterson, a member of the U.S. Alpine Ski team in the 19705. Together they shared many expeditions as career adventurers. She survives him, as does David Clarke '46. Ned's presentation on his travels, including his record-setting row from the southern tip of South America to Antarctica, was one of the highlights of our 25th Reunion, and provided many '67s with the promise that there were adventures remaining for each of our lives.

1969

David Richard Wetmiller died at his home of unspecified causes on July 20,1998. Dave came to Dartmouth from Berlin Brothers Valley High School in Berlin, Pa. While at Dartmouth he was an honors major in history and won the Edson Prize in government. He was active in the Outing Club, the band, and the Dartmouth Christian Union. After graduating cum laude, Dave served in Naval Intelligence during the Vietnam War and while stationed in Anchorage became the business editor for the Anchorage DailyNews. In 1977 Dave graduated from the Lancaster Theological Seminary and became an ordained minister in he United Church of Christ. He served several congregations in Pennsylvania and Vermont. Dave is survived by his parents, three brothers, wife Amy, and sons Jonathan and Timothy.

1970

Thomas Lynn Avery died August 7, 1998, of a virus that afflicted his brain. From Servite High School in Anaheim, Calif., Tom majored in history at Dartmouth. In lieu of military service. he worked for two years at Children's Aid & Family Service in Fitchburg Mass. After obtaining a masfer's ter's degree at Cornell's Sloan School of Hospital Administration in 1975, he worked at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, City of Hope National Medical Center and as executive director o fMaxicare Medical Centers in Los Angeles. In 1986 Tom became administrator of a hospital near Modesto, Calif., which classmates will recall as the point of origin for his witty dispatches as class secretary for many years. Tom was eulogized by his father, Wayland Avery Jr. '39, at a memorial service in San Clemente, Calif. Consistent with Tom's wishes and love of alma mater, the service concluded with a rendition of "Men of Dartmouth." Tom is survived also by his mother, Jenny, and two sisters.

Faculty

Arthur E.Jensen a Hanover resident and emeritus professor of English at Dartmouth College, died Sept. 23, 1998. Jensen served as chair of Dartmouth's English department and dean of the faculty under President John Sloan Dickey. He received his bachelor's degree, Phi Beta Kappa, and his master's degree from Brown University and his doctorate in English from the University of Edinburgh in 1933. After teaching at the University of Maine, Jensen began his long association with Dartmouth in 1937, when he was appointed an instructor in English. In 1945 he became full professor of English, specializing in Victorian literature. Jensen was a regular contributor of book reviews for The New York Times and the Boston Herald, and he spent many summers as a visiting professor at the Bread Loaf School of English. Jensen is survived by wife Krista daughter Garda Meyer, son Philip, and three grandsons.

Coach

Frank L. Hershey longtime assistant football coach at Dartmouth, died Oct. 15,1998, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. after a year-long struggle against cancer. Hershey earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Pennsylvania State University in 1964 and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Millersville (Pa.) State College in 1972. While an undergraduate at Penn State, Hershey was a three-year Letterman as a defensive back and punter and played in the 1962 Gator Bowl. In 1981 Hershey was appointed to the Dartmouth coaching staff, serving as running backs and receivers coach, including the 1981 and 1982 Ivy League championship teams. In 1994 he was receivers coach and was a part of the Dartmouth's 1996 Ivy League championship team that finished 100 and ended the season ranked 17th in the nation. He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Straub), daughter Molly, mother, and sister.