Weddings and Celebrations

2006

Lindsay Fox and Ben Chiquoine were married Sept. 6, 2014, in Boulder, Colorado. The wedding party included Tyler Fox ’08 and Woody Hoyt ’06.

Births and Adoptions 

2001

Alexander Zolot and Sabina Zolot had their second child, a son named Simeon Malakai Zolot, on Dec. 28, 2014.

Jen Simmons and April Flores had a son, Daniel Elias, on Nov. 11, 2014.

2005   

Angela Soto and Mike Shearer had a son, Ollie Winter Kai Shearer, on Dec. 4, 2014.

Obituaries

1937

George Calkins, Oct. 5, 2014. He married Marjorie Bell, with whom he had two children, Bradley and Lisa. Marjorie died in 1964 and he later married Patricia A. Carney. After a short stint with Texaco, George purchased Merchants Oil in 1949; he later started Service Oil Co. and Sav-O-Mat, one of the nation’s first retail self-service gasoline chains. He operated Service Oil Co. until retiring at 98. During his career he formed the Colorado/Wyoming/New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Association and served as its first president. He is survived by his wife and children, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his stepchildren.

1938

Audrey Beatty Walsh, Dec. 2, 2014, in Madison, Wisconsin. Audrey was active with the University of Wisconsin-Madison board of visitors and the University of Wisconsin athletic board. Survivors include sons John and David. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. 

Barbara McCullough Spencer, March 17, 2014, in Montrose, Colorado. After graduation, Barbara entered “higher education” by teaching in a one-room schoolhouse at more than 10,000 feet in the Colorado mountains. She and her husband, Donald Spencer, ran the Ouray, Colorado, newspaper and Barbara learned to write articles and run the presses. She was predeceased by her husband, and is survived by five children, seven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. 

Richard Haworth Alderson, Oct. 25, 2014, at age 99. Richard earned a degree in architecture and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II before starting a construction business. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Monzingo Alderson ’41.

1939

Edward D. “Jake” Warde, Nov. 7, 2014. The Colorado native received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and became a business entrepreneur, owning a paper brokerage firm, a printing company for Coors Brewing, a box-manufacturing business and a popcorn enterprise. Survivors include three sons, Peter, Timothy, and Jock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, and a son, Anthony.

1940

John Charles McCall, May 8, 2014, in Long Beach, California. John served in the Army 1942-45 and was an attorney in his own firm. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Schwan McCall.

1942

Douglas Lee Mitchell, Nov. 21, 2014. After earning a bachelor’s degree in economics, he received a master’s degree in financial management from American College and worked as an insurance and investment broker in Seattle. He also served as a Navy commanding officer during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Geri, and a son, Brent. 

Shirley Emberson Waugh, Nov. 27, 2014, one month shy of her 94th birthday. She met her husband of 69 years, John Lloyd Waugh ’40, at CC, and they had two sons, John Jr. and Richard. Shirley was a Scout den mother, a PTA member and active in a garden club and bridge groups in Fresno, California, where the family settled. She will be remembered for her quick wit and love of having fun. Survivors include her husband and a granddaughter, Katherine Suzanne MacMichael ’01. 

1943

William Harold McGrath, July 20, 2014, at age 93. He received a degree in political science from CC and earned a Bronze Star from the U.S. Navy. In the 1960s, he worked for the University of Southern California as dean of men, dean of students, and acting vice president. He also became a Fulbright professor in India, taught high school, piloted hot-air balloons, sailing training ships as a watch officer, and owned an 8,000-sheep ranch in Australia.

Arthur Stanley Corey, Dec. 30, 2014. After high school, Stan entered the Navy’s V-12 Program, which sent him to CC for a two-year accelerated course of study. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Pennsylvania until the battleship was torpedoed three days before the war ended in the Pacific. He was released from the Navy in 1946, earned a master’s in educational administration, and became an award-winning teacher and school administrator in California. He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 33 years; sister, Miriam Jean Crawford; children: David, Douglas, and Cynthia; stepsons, Scott and Brett; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.

Thomas Alun Edwards, Jan. 9, 2015. After graduating with a degree in biology, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and became a first lieutenant. He earned his medical degree in 1951 and practiced medicine in Arizona until his retirement in 1986. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea Irion Edwards ’46. Tom is survived by his children, Anne Edwards Thompson ’71, Betsy Edwards, Tom Edwards, David Edwards, Richard Edwards, and Margaret Leichtfuss. 

1944

Helen J. Anderson Leigh, Aug. 12, 2014, in Colorado Springs. Helen was active in Broadmoor Community Church and the Woman’s Educational Society of Colorado College, and was a real estate agent. She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence Bascom Leigh ’40. She is survived by three children and five grandchildren. 

Jane Edwards Trefts Myhre, Dec. 3, 2014, in Santa Barbara, California. Jean was active in civic efforts and had a thriving career in real estate. She was predeceased by her husband, Herb Myhre; she is survived by her children, Steve Trefts ’71, Tom Trefts, and Mary Franco; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Marilyn Meservey Loaring-Clark, Aug. 31, 2014, in Longview, Texas. While she and her friends were celebrating their graduation at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, she met Lt. Charles Loaring-Clark, a bombardier from Chattanooga, Tennessee. They married six weeks later; the family moved to Houston in 1950 and Marilyn began her career as a probation officer. She won awards for her work advocating for youths in the judicial system. She was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her son, two daughters, nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. 

1946

Joan Cleveland Taylor, Nov. 15, 2014, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, at age 89.  She worked as a nursery school teacher at Merrill Palmer Institute in Detroit, Michigan. Joan lived a life dedicated to improving the human condition by working for human rights, civil rights, and peace. Whether raising four foster teenagers, or tutoring children living in poverty — something she did her entire life — she was determined to do as much as she could out of gratitude for the many blessings in her own life. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John; two sons, Stephen and Thomas C. Taylor ’74; and daughter-in-law, Janis Dickey Taylor ’76. 

1947

Rex William Hester, Jan. 18, 2015, in Greeley, Colorado. Rex was a rancher, farmer, teacher, coach administrator, and carpenter, and served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Marianas Islands during World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy Barrett Hester ’48. He is survived by his children, Kent and Kyle Anne; seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. 

1948

Robert Winfield Gaut, Dec. 16, 2014, in Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 89. A Denver native, Bob enlisted in the Navy before he turned 18 and served in the South Pacific Theater. When World War II ended, he went to CC, where he met his wife of 66 years, Charlotte Tibbetts Gaut ’48. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and worked as a claims adjuster for the Motors Insurance Corp. of General Motors, where he would become regional manager. Bob was a devoted father to his four children, Mary, Barbara, Jim, and Ray, who survive. He spent his free time as a coach, scoutmaster, and No. 1 fan of all of his children’s pursuits. 

Jean Ennis Nath, Aug. 14, 2014, in Corvallis, Oregon. She joined the League of Women Voters while living in Colorado, and continued her involvement with leadership roles after moving with her family to Oregon. Jean also was active in the antiwar and environmental movements, and enjoyed bird-watching, music, and theater. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Nath; their children, Eric, Charles, Sarah, and Jack; and five grandchildren. 

Shirley Ryan Carter, Dec. 27, 2014, in Boise, Idaho. Shirl married Kenneth Carter ’47 and they moved around the Southwest as he pursued his career in the oil industry; they also lived in Canada and the Bahamas. Kenneth died in 2005; she is survived by five children, 16 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Dorothy Teague Swartz, Oct. 17, 2014, in Loveland, Colorado. After graduation, she attended pilot training school and became a real estate broker. She was the sixth woman to climb all peaks in Colorado over 14,000 feet and was a downhill skier until her late 70s. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Swartz, and daughters Alisa Hata of Seattle and Sonia Swartz of Fruita, Colorado. She is also survived by one grandson, Torrey Hata ’11.

Martha Keener McGall, Jan. 1, 2015, in Littleton, Colorado. She married John McGall in 1953 and they lived in Texas, Germany, and California while he served in the Army. She was predeceased by her husband, and is survived by two children and two grandchildren.

John Francis Mitchell, March 1, 2014, in Honolulu. John joined the Marine Corps and served during World War II and the Korea and Vietnam conflicts, winning a Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Veronica; eight children, 16 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

1949

Harriet Ray Goodman Brooks, Sept. 1, 2014, in Colorado Springs. She was 87. Harriet attended The Juilliard School and was an opera singer. She was a social worker and volunteered with many organizations. Harriet was married for 62 years to Walter Brooks ’54, who died in 2011; the couple supported CC as founders of the Friends of Tutt Library and as founding board members of the Southwest Studies Program. She is survived by her children, Mark and Judy, and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Legacy Society. 

1950

James Bryan Erb, Nov. 11, 2014, in Richmond, Virginia. At 18, he served in the Army in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music from CC and continued his studies at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, where he met his wife, Ruth. He earned a master’s degree in voice from Indiana University and joined the music faculty of the University of Richmond and taught for 39 years while earning degrees in musicology from Harvard University. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth; sons Martin, Paul, and Zach; and a daughter, Christina Wickham. 

Gerald Wang Cooke, Dec. 24, 2014. He was 89. The Colorado Springs native earned a bachelor’s degree at CC, then a Doctor of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He served three years in the Coast Guard during World War II but became a conscientious objector, opposing war on religious grounds. He taught religion at Oberlin College in Ohio, then Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He received a Fulbright fellowship to study Hinduism in India and also studied Shin Buddhism in Japan. He is survived by three sons, David, Julian and John; and his former wife, Lila Wang. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Brigitte Maria Cooke ’49.

David P. Hughes Jr., Aug. 31, 2014, in Joliet, Illinois. He was 86. He was an accomplished professional watercolor artist. He served on the USS Midway in World War II before enrolling at CC, where he majored in political science and was a member of Beta Theta Pi. Survivors include his daughters, Patty Hughes Eagar ’74, Marygrace Hess, and Cary Clemons; and 11 grandchildren.

Max Bartlett, Jan. 1, 2015. At 17, he joined the Navy despite being nearly blind in one eye (he memorized the eye chart) and served in various locations in the United States and China. After his honorable discharge, he enrolled at CC to study pre-med. He went on to the University of Colorado Medical School and eventually started an obstetrics partnership in Denver. He was predeceased by his first wife, Reva, who gave birth to four children. After Reva’s death, he married Dianne Freilinger. “Dr. Max” gave his time to numerous charities in the Denver area. He is survived by five children, including Dianne’s son; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.

1951

Van Hilton Allen, Dec. 30, 2014, in Palo Alto, California. After serving as an Army sergeant in the military police in Japan, he earned a business degree at CC and was Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year. He also excelled as an intramural wrestling champion and belonged to the honorary Red Lantern Society. Until his death, he kept in touch with his class of ’51 roommates: David Oatman of Dundee, Illinois; Robert Mulcahy of St. Michael’s, Maryland; and Patrick Killen of Dallas. He also was an active alumnus, taking CC trips to India. Van’s business career was spent in the dairy byproducts industry in the Midwest. He retired at age 49 and lived in Colorado Springs, Idaho, and California. Van’s wife, Diane, preceded him in death. Surviving are his partner, Helen Ruckmar; and four children.

Helen Copenhaver Terry, Jan. 11, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa, of breast cancer. She was 85. She was president of Kappa Kappa Gamma while at CC. Helen and her husband, Jack, owned The Lamoni Chronicle, the weekly newspaper in Lamoni, Iowa. In 1965, they purchased The Mount Ayr Record-News, also in Iowa. Helen worked there for nearly 28 years until retiring in 1998. Helen loved sports, baking bread, and volunteering. She is survived by her daughters: Martha Ann Terry, Barbara C. McAnelly, and Sandra Jett. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas.

Audell Billingsley, Jan. 19, 2015, in Olathe, Kansas. Bill was a veteran of World War II and Korea, and practiced dentistry for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patricia; three children, 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

1952

Ned Ransome Mann Jr., Dec. 2, 2014, in Green Lakes, New York. He was 85. He received the S. Price Award while at CC and was president of his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta. He was voted outstanding senior and permanent class president. Ned also earned nine varsity letters in sports, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and selected for “Who’s Who.” He also was a member of CC’s National Alumni Committee. During his tour in the Marine Corps, he was assigned as presidential guard for Harry Truman. Ned worked for Carrier Air Conditioning Corp. for 34 years in engineering and sales, and was an active Rotary Club member. Ned will be remembered for his kindness, hard work, intellect, and quick wit. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Cynthia Mott Mann; and children Kimberley Montano, Camille Mann, Ursula Pedersen, and Heidi Welton. He was a member of the Barnes Society. 

Suzanne Garretson Gray, Sept. 21, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida. While on a ski trip to Winter Park, Colorado, she met Ernie Gray and they married in 1951. They lived in South Dakota, Denver, and California, and Suzi worked in real estate. She is survived by her sister and her former husband, three children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Lewis R. Dick, Jan. 14, 2015, in Simsbury, Connecticut. He attended the University of Denver Law School and, in 1968, moved his family to Connecticut to work for the Hartford Insurance Co. He was chairman of the Interfaith Resettlement Committee, an ecumenical group that sponsored refugee families from Laos. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 62 years; their five sons; and seven grandchildren.

Lawrence John Wells, April 1, 2014.

1954

Patricia Pierce Flint, Sept. 27, 2014, in Lakewood, Colorado. She was 83. Patti was a social worker and reading volunteer in the public schools. She also was a lifelong supporter of summer camps for children because of the impact of her camp experience at Cheley Camp in Estes Park, Colorado, in the late 1940s and early 1950s. After college, she worked in Washington, D.C., before earning her master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver. She was active in the Denver chapter of her CC sorority, Delta Gamma, and in the American Association of University Women. She enjoyed growing irises, traveling, and investment clubs. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ben; sons Richard and Jonathan; and a sister, Nancy Pierce ’70.

Edward Bryan MacGuire, Sept. 24, 2014. Ed served eight years in the Naval Reserve; he was married to the late Mary Jo Ahern before marrying Carmella Hester. He spent most of his career in publishing. After retiring, he became a substitute teacher in Colorado Springs Academy School District 20, where he was known as “Mr. Mac.” Survivors include his wife of 41 years, their eight children, 17 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth Hugins Ellenberger, April 8, 2014.

1955

Margaret Larkin Huebner, Oct. 21, 2014, in Phoenix. After raising her family, Maggie earned a master’s degree in counseling and social services from Arizona State University, and practiced as a psychotherapist until her death. She is survived by her sons, Mark and Adam; and one granddaughter. She was predeceased by two children.

1956

Harry Edward Beatty, Nov. 1, 2014, in Bonita Springs, Florida. He served from 1957 to 1959 as a U.S. Army officer assigned to the Nike Guided Missile Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. Harry graduated from the University of Iowa Law School, Iowa City, Iowa, with his juris doctorate in 1961 and joined the Lynch, Dallas Law Firm, where he worked until his death. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Ann Lynch Beatty ’56; three children, Robert, David Beatty ’81 and Cynthia Conrads; a brother, Boyd Beatty ’53; nephews Kent Van Metre ’88 and Douglas Lynch Van Metre ’81. Preceding him in death was a brother-in-law, Douglas Copley Van Metre ’51.

Renwick George Congdon, Dec. 28, 2014. Wick was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at CC, but his education was put on hold after a serious car accident. He resumed his education at the University of Alaska, where he met Brenda Beck. They were married in 1961 and Wick worked for the state government before becoming a real estate agent and launching his own company. The family moved to the Seattle area in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda Beck Congdon; their five children; and 14 grandchildren.

1957

Richard Caldwell Pennington, Nov. 13, 2014, in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended CC and Northwestern University, as well as serving in the U.S. Navy. He was self-employed in the utilities industry for 25 years. He enjoyed golf and sports of all kind, as well as dogs. His wife of 58 years, Connie, survives, along with two daughters, Laura Pennington Foster and Cynthia Rae Pennington Carrier, and one son, Richard Caldwell Pennington.

William G. Kemp, Jan. 8, 2015, in Denver, at age 80. A prominent CC alumnus in Denver, his native city, Bill loved his community, his work as a lawyer for 54 years, and traveling. He went on several CC trips to India and lived his life with humility, dedication and compassion. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; a son, Russell; a daughter, Lizzie; and a daughter-in-law, Anahita Pazirandeh Kemp ’87. Donations may be made to CC or Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.

Marion Zaring Childress, Dec. 28, 2014, in East Lansing, Michigan. At CC, Sandy played field hockey and was president of her Alpha Phi Chapter. She joined the Navy and served briefly at the Pentagon, ending her career when she married William Childress. He died 10 days before her; they are survived by three sons and six grandchildren.

1958

Edward Joseph Ray, Aug. 22, 2014. Ed married his college sweetheart, Inge Ray ’57, and they had three children. Ed served seven years in the Army Reserves, and worked at the Ray Lumber Co. and the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. He is survived by his wife of 56 years and their children, Teresa and Tim; and one granddaughter. He was predeceased by his son, Dan.

1959

Roberta I. Thorley Long, Jan. 1, 2015. While attending CC, she was a Kappa Alpha Theta and met and married Lawrence E. Long ’59, a Kappa Sigma. The couple moved to Chicago, where Larry attended dental school and Roberta became a social worker. After raising three children, Roberta worked as the head of the examination department for the College for Financial Planning. In 1985, they moved to their dream ranch in Hudson, Colorado. They bought a retirement home on the beach in Honduras, where they went scuba diving and enjoyed their family and friends. Roberta’s three children, Kyle Long ’83, Paulette Hope, and Bryan Long ’88, survive.

1960

John Eastham, Aug. 30, 2014, in Colorado Springs. For 60 years, John was the proprietor of The Whickerbill, an eclectic, eccentric, and elegant gift shop in downtown Colorado Springs and then Manitou Springs. A favorite dinner guest among local socialites, John was devoted to fine design, fine art, stray animals, long yarns, juicy gossip, and the separation of church and state. He’ll be remembered as a Colorado Springs icon who appreciated life, laughter, and friends. Survivors include three godchildren: Emma Arnold, Sarah Arnold, and Noel Black.

Arthur Norwood Gorham, July 19, 2014. Buster was a longtime employee of James Bliss Marine and Harry Miller Co. in Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Stucky Gorham ’60; their children, Arthur III, Carrie, and Daniel; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

1961

Scott Hartner Simpson, Oct. 18, 2014. He grew up in Colorado Springs and majored in finance. After owning a stock brokerage firm, he started the western office of the NFL Players Association in California, where he focused on finance and the pension board. Scott also was involved with the creation of the Major Indoor Soccer League Players Association. In later years, he became an agent for numerous sports celebrities. Scott is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia “Jini” Simpson; three daughters, Terri, Tracey Loveless and Shellie Brissett; two sons, Jim and Steven; an aunt, Kay Adams ’45; and cousins Linda Bartlett ’70, Sarah Howard ’77, and Dobson West Jr. ’61. He was preceded in death by two uncles, Alfred Owens ’38 and Paul West ’31; and his parents, Adele Hartner Vaughan ’38 and James Vaughan ’40.

Jack L. Rhineshart, Feb. 28, 2014.

Dascha Scott Tursi, Aug. 25, 2014, in Denver, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was a teacher, world traveler, and Renaissance woman who enjoyed cooking and reading. After a trip to China, Dascha began importing and selling Chinese arts and crafts. She is survived by her children, Sheldon Nicholl, Kelley Riggs ’84, and Nadja Nicholl; and her sisters, Kytja Voeller and Nadja Lilly.

1962 

Bernard Leroy Muehlbauer, Sept. 20, 2014. Bernie was in the Army for 10 years, and met and married Rose Setsuko Sono in Kyoto, Japan, during the Korean War. He earned his master’s degree at Oklahoma State University and his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. He was a history professor at Hampton University in Virginia for 27 years, and an adjunct history professor at St. Leo College and Thomas Nelson Community College for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.

Raymond Anders Babb, Sept. 19, 2014. Ray earned a degree in business administration and pledged Phi Delta Theta at CC, and in his later years enjoyed meeting with his fraternity brothers at Black Butte Ranch in Oregon. After earning his law degree at the University of Oregon, he served as deputy district attorney and district attorney for Deschutes County, Oregon. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; their children Terry, Tracy, Andrea, and Charlie; and four grandchildren.

1963

Gary Wynn Boucher, Nov. 1, 2014, in Lafayette, Colo., of prostate cancer, 10 years after he was diagnosed. The Colorado Springs native graduated cum laude from CC with a physics degree and from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in geophysics. He volunteered as a firefighter, emergency medical technician, victims’ advocate, and with a jail-to-community program. Gary enjoyed rock climbing, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and running on Boulder County trails. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Susan Fagginger-Auer Boucher ’63; his daughter, Jennifer Boucher-Reid; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Parker Boucher ’51. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Boucher ’53 and Stanley Boucher ’49; a niece, Julie Boucher ’85; and his parents, Edythe Boucher and Paul Boucher ’18, a longtime CC professor.

Raymond Allen Sullivan, Nov. 4, 2014, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was 75. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and flew for three years as a navigator in Vietnam, where he earned a National Defense Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, and a Campaign Medal. Ray graduated from the
University of Washington Dental School in 1974, then moved his family to Fort Collins, where he practiced dentistry until he retired. He was one of those unique individuals who truly loved his job. Survivors include his wife, Susan Moore Sullivan ’65; and two children, Brian and Kathleen.

Max Taylor, Nov. 4, 2014, in Peoria, Illinois. After earning a degree in chemistry at CC, Max earned his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined the chemistry department at Bradley University in Peoria in 1969 and became an award-winning professor. He is survived by his wife, Emma, and was predeceased by their daughter, Marion.

1964 

Leslie Dunn Gros, Nov. 12, 2014, at her home in Green Valley, California. Esi was a contributor to children in the arts as a longtime classroom volunteer. She also was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed reading, walking, sailing, and skiing. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Peter; three sons, Jesse, John, and Tom; and a brother, Ira Dunn ’66.

Charles Foster Lawrence, July 14, 2014. Chuck received a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; four children; and four grandchildren.

1965

William Wesley Park, Sept. 3, 2014, of leukemia. After CC, Bill graduated from the Baylor University School of Dentistry and was able to practice with his father. He married Diane Zerr, who survives, along with their daughter, son, and two granddaughters.

1966

Stephanie Jean Frost died April 23, 2014, in Pueblo, Colorado. She attended CC as a Boettcher Scholar and was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. Stephanie earned her master’s of library science from the University of Denver in 1971 and her Ph.D. from Sierra College in 1988. Survivors include her husband, Greg Clement; and two children, Linda and Terry; her brother, John Stephens Frost, and her cousin, Steve Dooley ’66. She was preceded in death by her uncle, John J. Dooley ’39, and aunt, Hannah Stephens Dooley ’41.

1968

Duncan Samuel IV, Dec. 27, 2014, in Kansas City. After earning a bachelor’s degree in history, he followed his passion for investing, working as a bank examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank, then for multiple banks including Bank of America. He was known for giving his clients a genuine feeling that he cared about them. Duncan loved gardening, volunteering at an elementary school, family gatherings, and lighting fireworks. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Shawna; a daughter, Caitlin; and a son, Alexander.

Nancy Tomlinson Schwenker, Dec. 5, 2014, of cancer. The daughter of the late CC geology professor William Fischer, Nancy graduated with a degree in art history and spent some of her college time traveling around Europe and living on a kibbutz in Israel. She worked at the University of Colorado Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, then changed careers and completed classes at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, helping multiple sclerosis patients. She enjoyed playing the piano, cooking, and tandem bicycling. She will be remembered as a gentle, thoughtful spirit with kind wit and good humor. She is survived by her husband, John; a brother, Dennis Fischer ’73, and his wife, Judy Thompson Fischer ’73; two sisters, Susan Fischer ’77 and Judith Fischer Ledbetter ’70; nephew Woodward Fischer ’00 and his wife, Gentry Elisabeth Fischer ’01; nephew Mark Fischer ’02 and his wife, Giselle Fischer ’02; niece Kathryn Fischer ’03; niece Laura Fischer ’06 and her husband, William Ritchie ’05; and niece Sarah Fritsche Fischer ’12.

Elizabeth McCammon Black, Oct. 27, 2014. Betsy graduated cum laude from CC with an undergraduate degree in English and became a lifelong academic, earning a master’s degree from Yale University and winning a Fulbright Scholarship to Salzburg, Austria. Betsy taught English in Virginia and Oregon before moving back to her home state of Colorado and working at Thornton High School in Thornton. She was a staunch environmentalist and grammarian, known for making a difference in people’s lives. Betsy also managed her husband’s optometry business. Survivors include her husband, Stanley; two children, Susan Jean Bean and Douglas; and a cousin, Sydney Babson Blaine ’68.

1970

Kathleen D. D’Asaro, Aug. 11, 2014, in Santa Rosa, California. Kathy earned a master’s degree from Oberlin College and an MBA from the University of Colorado. She worked as a financial analyst and accounting manager for Rockwell Industries in Southern California for most of her career. She retired from Rockwell in 2006 and, soon after, was named chief financial officer of The United Way of the Wine Country. She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla; grandchildren James and Poppy; and brother Dennis.

1972

Grant S. Lyddon, Nov. 2, 2014, in Saratoga, California. He was a member of the 1874 Society. He earned an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and held a real estate broker’s license and a commercial pilot’s license. He also worked in the acoustical engineering field and pursued geothermal energy and mining interests. Grant was an accomplished pianist, and had an inquiring mind and a great sense of humor. Grant loved boating, snow skiing, and golfing. Survivors include his wife, Kari; and a son, Garrett.

Yvonne Jamison Harrison, Sept. 14, 2013. Jami was an interpreter for California’s Department of Parks and Recreation. She is survived by a son, Jesse.

Nancy Virtue Lewis, Sept. 24, 2014. After earning her bachelor’s in political science at CC, she returned to Oklahoma for a master’s in teaching. She taught high school sociology and psychology, and coached track in Norman, Oklahoma. She returned to Colorado Springs in 1977 and continued teaching, concentrating on students with mental health or behavioral issues. Her passion for education led her to become a lobbyist for the Oklahoma Education Association, and then was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Nancy attained her dream job as a vice president at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, but illness forced her retirement in 2005. Nancy is survived by her husband, Steve, and son, Reed; two stepchildren, Brad and Sidney; two step-grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers.

1976

Caroline Ann Friedman, Dec. 1, 2014, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, of cancer. At CC, she met her former husband, David Morison Barton ’77. They moved to Gunnison, Colorado, and raised their daughters, Allison and Haley Jean Barton ’10, who survive. Carol worked as a nurse at the local hospital and then at Gunnison Valley Hospice, where her inspiration and hard work led to the creation of the Hospice Garden. Over the years, she volunteered in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.

Hunter Tobias Sherry, Dec. 16, 2014, in Mansfield, Texas, of cancer. He was 60. He played hockey at CC and went on to work for Oscar Mayer in Hendersonville, Tennessee. In Mansfield, he worked as an industrial plant manager for Tenneco Hexacomb Packaging. He won Small Business Employer of the Year in 1998 and wrote a guide on total quality management. Hunter was best known for his passion for life, work ethic, love of the outdoors, and devotion to his family. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Randi; and three children, Lyndsay Rogers, Leif Sherry, and Erin Greenwood.

1977

Travis Allen Corwin, Aug. 29, 2014, of injuries from a car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He majored in philosophy at CC and earned a degree in computer science from the University of New Mexico. During the late 1970s and early 1980s he was a training leader at Cornucopia Institute in St. Mary, Kentucky, where he married Beth Towner in 1981. He worked as a computer analyst in Los Angeles, Dallas, Indiana, and New Mexico. Travis is survived by his son, Tobias; his mother and stepfather; his stepmother; and three sisters.

Christopher Scott Dalton, Jan. 5, 2015, after a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. After graduating from CC, Chris graduated from Boston University Law School in 1982. He served as a law clerk for a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court judge and later became a partner at Craig and Macauley of Boston. He was an avid cyclist and a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox. Chris is survived by his wife, Susan Power-Dalton; their children, Emily and Jason; his mother; two brothers; and a sister.

1978

Charles Bradley Frye, Nov. 1, 2014, in Humble, Texas. He was 58. After CC, he completed graduate work at Texas Tech University School of Law and practiced law. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Donna Vaughan; and children Robert, Brock, and Johnna.

1982

Gladys Racelia Brown, Oct. 19, 2014, in Centennial, Colorado. She was 89. Gladys dedicated her professional life to education — both of herself and of others. In 1945, she moved to Colorado Springs and worked as a nurse’s aide and cosmetologist. In 1970, Gladys earned a bachelor’s in education from the University of Colorado and later a master’s in education from CC. In 1975, she became an elementary school teacher, making a difference in the lives of her students until retiring in 1995. She led Bible study for women in prison and traveled to several foreign countries. Gladys was married to Earl Bragg, Walter Clinton, and John C. Brown Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving friend, Robert Raikes Jr.; two children, Carolynn and James; a stepson, Walter; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters.

1983  

T. Christopher Boardman, of Lake Forest, Illinois, Nov. 18, 2014. He was 53. Chris attended St. George’s School and then CC, where he received a bachelor’s degree in English, was a member of Phi Delta Theta, and an avid participant in intramural ice hockey. He earned an MBA degree from the University of Colorado in Denver. An investment manager, Chris loved skiing in the Colorado mountains. The breadth and depth of his friendships attest to his genuine open-mindedness and inspiring kindness. He was a member of the 1874 Society. Survivors include his wife, Penelope Savalas Boardman ’83; a son, T. Dmitry Savalas Boardman; a brother, Robert Boardman ’91; a sister, Carolyn McIlroy ’87; his father, Theodore Boardman ’54; his mother, Anne Marie Boardman; and an uncle, Ronald Boardman Jr. ’52.

Denise Lucylle Rothwell, Dec. 16, 2014, in Great Falls, Montana, from complications of a pulmonary embolism. She was 54. Denise earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from CC and earned her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. She was admitted to the California Bar in 1986 and the Montana Bar in 2004. She worked for several law firms until opening her own office in 2008 in Great Falls, where she worked until her death. Her love and passion was Great Pyrenees dog rescue work. Survivors include her mother, Shirley; a brother, J. Mark, and a sister, ReAnn.

1985

Ken Boyer, Jan. 8, 2015. Ken took full advantage of the Block Plan at CC through the field trips and outdoor education offered by his study of geology and archeology. He spent one year studying in Japan, so although he started with the class of ’85, he finished with the class of ’86. Ken loved nature and action, hiking, camping, skiing, and practicing and teaching aikido with Professor Jeff Noblett. He met his future wife, Maria Peterson, at CC; she survives. Ken worked for Daiichi Kangyo Bank in Chicago, then MMS International in Belmont, Calif. His final months became challenging for him and those around him as he struggled with depression.

1989

Matthew Anthony Wilson, Sept. 20, 2014, in Boulder, Colorado. After CC, Matthew earned his master’s from the University of Colorado-Boulder and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Matthew’s greatest joy was found in nature. He loved to mountain climb, hike, ski, and walk with his dog. His passion was to heighten environmental global awareness. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Wilson of Kansas City, Missouri; he was predeceased by his father and brother.

1993

Kristen Anderson, Dec. 5, 2014, in Austin, Texas. She was a chemistry major at CC, and worked at Chaparral Star Academy as a chemistry lab instructor and at Austin Community College as a science and math tutor.