Weddings & Celebrations

2005

Carleton “Corky” Keck and Erin Hopmann, on May 14, 2016, in St. Louis.

Births & Adoptions

1992

Andrew Wilkey and Jennifer Jane Fransen Wilkey, a son, Nolan Henry Vincent Wilkey, Oct. 9, 2015, in Minneapolis.

2005

Peter Maiurro and his wife Kate Faricy Maiurro, a daughter, Josephine Hayden, Jan. 13 in Colorado Springs.

2006

Bethany Truhler Shehan and her husband Jeff Shehan, a son, Grant Isaiah, May 1 in Kalispell, Montana.

2008

Tiffany Etter Garza and her husband Patrick Garza, a daughter, Mila Kate, on May 2 in Houston. Mila is the younger sister of Jack Christopher Garza, born in 2013.

Obituaries

1939

Betty Mellenthin Kuchel, March 4, in Los Angeles. She was days away from her 98th birthday. Betty was a member of Delta Gamma at CC. She married Thomas H. Kuchel in 1942, and lived in Washington, D.C., from 1952 through 1968, while Thomas served as the U.S. senator from California. She was active in the Spouses of the U.S. Senate and the Congressional Club of Washington, D.C. She was also a member of the Society of Sponsors for the U.S. Navy and christened the U.S.S. Ray, a nuclear attack submarine, in 1966. Tom and Betty moved back to Los Angeles in 1971, where Betty remained active as a member of the Bookworms Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Southern California. She was predeceased by Tom, and is survived by her daughter, Karen Kuchel, as well as grandsons Jason Smith and Peter Smith and two great-grandchildren.

1941

Glen Edward Martin, Dec. 17, at 97. Glen earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from CC, and, 43 years later, a master’s in public administration from the University of Southern California. His first career was as a 30-year officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, with overseas service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He earned the Navy Cross and multiple Silver Stars and Bronze Stars, and retired as a colonel. Outside of the military, Glen worked as a farmer in Iowa and as a Nevada state employee. Finally, he worked as an advocate, teacher, and trainer in exercise and resistance training especially for senior citizens. For his work in fitness, which he performed until 2012, he received the Point of Lights Award from Nevada’s governor. Glen was predeceased by his first wife, Virginia Martin. He is survived by wife Vi Martin, his son Glen Martin (Carol), his son Harry Pukay-Martin (Susanna), his daughter Beth Anderson (Jeff), and his daughter Cindy Smith (Les), as well as 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

1942

Betty Anne Martell-Husted M.A.T. ’47, April 11, at age 95. Betty Anne began her college career at CC, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and the Drama Club. She graduated from Colorado A&M with a B.S. in sociology, then returned to CC and completed a master’s degree in sociology in 1947. Betty Anne married James J. Martell in 1949, and they settled in Fort Collins in 1953. During her career, she was a fifth-grade teacher, a sales manager for World Book Encyclopedia, an administrative assistant for Gasamat Oil Corp, and a travel agent for Rocky Mountain Travel King. She also volunteered for various Fort Collins causes and, in retirement, worked part-time at Anheuser Busch as a tour guide. After James passed away in 1979, Betty Anne married Joel Husted ’42 in 1993. He preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her son, James A. Martell (Christy), daughter Mary Anne Martell (Ed Harris), daughter Patty Martell, and grandson Antonio Martell-Rodriguez.

Jack “Snuffy” Hurley Smith, Dec. 14, in Riverside, California. He was 96. The first in his family to attend college, Jack played hockey and baseball at CC. His academic career was interrupted by enlistment in the Army Air Force, where he trained as a B-17 pilot and flew 25 missions over Germany. Upon leaving the military in 1945, Jack returned to college, studying economics and playing Division 1 baseball at the University of Colorado Boulder. He and his wife Jean Quinette Smith moved to California in 1950, and Jack taught at Riverside Poly High for 24 years before retiring. Jean preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Jan Elizabeth Smith, son David Quinette Smith, four grandsons, and a great-granddaughter.

1944


Alma Lou Coomer, April 3, 2015, at age 93.

Phyllis Stephens Stockdale Heyl Vivian, Jan. 4, at age 93. Phyllis was an active member of Gamma Phi Beta at CC, and she met her first husband, Bob Stockdale, while on campus. When World War II intervened, Bob went off to war and Phyllis returned to her home state of Illinois to work. After the war, they settled in Colorado Springs, and had a daughter, Cathy. Phyllis became a widow at 28, when Bob suddenly passed away. In 1955, Phyllis and Cathy moved to Los Angeles, where Phyllis began her career in city government. By the early ’60s she had become the only woman city manager in the state. She left her career in the mid-’60s to marry Donald Heyl, gaining three stepchildren and becoming an active member of the PEO Sisterhood and a Christian Scientist. For more than 38 years, Phyllis and Don travelled the world and moved throughout southern California and Arizona, until Don died. A few years later, she met and married James Vivian, and her family grew again to include James’ two children. Her survivors include a sister, Sally Stephens Rousselot ’57, and her daughter Catherine Stockdale Payne ’68.

1945


Ruth Henderson, Nov. 12, at age 90.

Melvin “Mel” J. Tucker, Jan. 15, in Wymore, Nebraska. He was 92. After CC, Mel earned a master’s degree in geology from the Colorado School of Mines. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Force in World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, retiring as a decorated officer at the rank of captain. Mel
went on to work as a marketing executive
at Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. in Pueblo, Colorado, and as chief executive and general manager at Border Steel in El Paso, Texas. Later in life, Mel and his brother-in-law Frank Mensor operated their own professional stable and raced thoroughbred horses for many years in prominent venues 
across the United States and Mexico, including  Belmont, Santa Anita, Aqueduct, Saratoga, and Bay Meadows. Mel was predeceased by his wife, Ruthanna Gonser. He is survived by children Steve Tucker, Randee Gorman, and Jill Robinson, as well as five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

1946

Joan Fortune Murphy Behnke, Jan. 31,
in West Columbia, South Carolina She was 89. Joan was a member of Delta Gamma at CC, and completed a bachelor’s degree in political science at Northwestern University in 1948. She spent most of her life in the Chicago area, where she was active with the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society and organized numerous charity events. She and her husband, Wallace B. Behnke Jr., moved to South Carolina in 1989. Wallace survives her,
as do her daughters, Ann Behnke and Susan Jones; her son, Thomas Behnke;
and six grandchildren.

Allen “Al” Carl Hanson, Jan. 14, in Ventura, California. He was 92. As a Marine, Al served in New Caledonia and Bougainville during World War II, then came to CC for officer training. After the war, Al made use of the GI Bill to earn his B.S. in geology from Iowa State University. There he met his future wife, Evelyn Swearingen. They settled in California, where Al built a 33-year career in the oil industry, most of it with Tidewater. Al was active in the Association of Petroleum Geologists and served a term as president of the local AAPG chapter. He was also a lifelong music enthusiast, an avid sportsman and traveler, a member of the American Legion, and a longstanding member of the Orchard Community Church, where he served terms as deacon and elder. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, son Brian (Linda), daughter Nancy, and grandsons David (Carla) and Todd.

1947

Worth Merle Freeman, Dec. 24, in Thornton, Colorado. He was 95. Merle enlisted in the Marine Corps on Feb. 6, 1941, and for the duration of World War II served on the heavy cruiser USS Louisville as an antiaircraft gunner and as a Marine infantryman. Following his honorable discharge in September 1945, he married Norma Hammonds. He earned a B.A. in geology at CC, then went to work for Phillips Petroleum in Amarillo, Texas. In 1950, Merle earned his M.A. in geology from the University of Texas and later became general manager of the Denver office of Banner Petroleum. He was predeceased by his wife, and is survived by sons Donald and Frank, as well as four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

1949

Thomas Edward “Ed” Chapman, May 5, in The Villages, Florida. He was 92. Ed served with the Marine Corps in World War II from 1941 to 1945, earning a Silver Star for service in the Pacific. He earned a B.S. in chemistry from CC, and worked as a chemist in Carlsbad, New Mexico, for several years before launching a 30-year career as a food service executive. After retiring from that industry, he purchased a bicycle parts business and owned it for several years, then worked for Direct Source Hamco in Dallas for another 15 years. He finally retired at age 87. Ed was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Gavin ’48, and a son, Thomas Jr. He is survived by children Susan Haugen, Lorrie Hansen, and Kyle (Tom) Earhart; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mary Helen Fuhrer, March 19, at age 89. After graduation from CC, Mary moved to Pittsburgh for a job with the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania, where she met her husband, Frank B. Fuhrer Jr., with whom she would have four children before a 1979 divorce. For much of her life, she was actively involved in volunteer work for organizations such as the Republican Party, Meals on Wheels, the Girl Scouts, The Salvation Army, and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association. She was also an avid golfer, with three victories each in club championships at the Field Club and Oakmont Country Club. Mary’s living descendants include daughters Kathryn and Beth; sons David and Frank III; and
18 grandchildren.

Nancy Maguire Hoffman, Jan. 19, in Naples, Florida. She was 88. With a degree in English from CC, she joined Boston’s groundbreaking public television station, WGBH, where she rose through the ranks to become one of the medium’s first female producers and directors. In 1957, she married composer Theodore B. Hoffman, and the two moved to San Francisco, where Nancy was secretary to novelist and screenwriter Niven Busch. After the couple moved to Tampa, Florida, in the ’60s, Nancy became deeply involved in the 
Hillsborough County school system, serving in various roles over 40 years and eventually earning a lifetime achievement award. Nancy was preceded in death by her
husband. She is survived by four children — 
Heather, Theodore, Jeffrey, and Jennifer — and 11 grandchildren.

Charles Leonard Roper, Dec. 17, at age 90.

1950

Clarice Hads D’Arcy M.A.T. ’82, March 11, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was 89. Decades after receiving her bachelor’s at CC, Clarice returned to complete her master’s. In between, she taught geometry and government in Durango, Colorado. She retired from work in 1983. Her civic activities included participation in Neo Delphians, the PEO Colorado Sisterhood, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Westerners, and Basin Schools Federal Credit Union. Clarice is survived by daughters Barbara Genet D’Arcy ’77 and Lisa D’Arcy ’81, as well as three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

1951

Jane Stevenson Day, May 24, in Denver. She was 86. At CC, Jane graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in English. She also met Horace Eames Day ’50, who would become her husband in 1951. After raising four daughters she returned to school, earning her M.A. in anthropology/museum studies and her Ph.D. in archaeology from the University of Colorado. At the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where Jane would ascend to the chief curator position, she developed and curated exhibitions including the national-award-winning “Aztec: The World of Moctezuma” in 1992. Outside of curatorship, from which she retired in 1995, she authored extensive publications and papers in the field of Mesoamerican archaeology, taught courses at two universities, served on regional and state committees, and helped lead various archaeological trips — including one for CC alumni interested in studying the Mayan world. Through philanthropy, Jane assisted organizations including the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado History Museum, and the Friends of the Denver Public Library. She was predeceased by her husband and is survived by her daughters Ellen Sommer, Cynthia Sauvage, Kathleen Hoenig, and Amy Day; nine grandchildren, including Clare Hoenig ’13 and Evan Sauvage ’14; and four great-grandchildren.

Marguerite “Cissy” Doherty Mannelly, April 13, at age 86. With her husband James P. Mannelly, Cissy raised seven children. Two sons, Patrick James Mannelly and Michael John Mannelly, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, as well as by son Matthew (Kathy) Mannelly, daughter Maureen (Steve) Tomlin, son Joseph (Joann) Mannelly, daughters Eileen Land and Colleen (Forrest) Jones, daughter-in-law Janice Mannelly, and 17 grandchildren.

Margery “Margy” K. Krafft Mellentin, May 9, at age 86. While at CC, Margy joined Gamma Phi Beta and also met Robert Mellentin ’51, whom she married during their graduation year. She became a homemaker and a member of the PEO Sisterhood, and loved traveling where
Robert’s career with General Foods took them. They lived in Brussels, Belgium; San Francisco; three cities in Connecticut;
and, for 27 years, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Margy volunteered with Meals on Wheels and cared for Robert through his journey with cancer. She is survived by daughters Janet Huff (Lyle) and Kathryn O’Leary (Neil), three grandchildren, and a great-
granddaughter.

Michael “Mike” Ohl, June 4, at age 88. After his time on campus, where he was an active member of Kappa Sigma, Mike served in the Korean War as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He then settled in Denver, where he would live for more than 50 years and from which he would frequently travel back to his alma mater. A longtime fixture at Homecoming events, Mike also represented his family at scholarship luncheons and dinners. He was also a member of the Barnes Legacy Society and of the 50-Year Club. Mike was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Jane Pollock Ohl ’50. Survivors include his brother, Charles B. Ohl ’59.

Saad Farhan Sahawneh, Feb. 23, at age 92. Saad is viewed as the founder of Colorado College soccer. On Dec. 2, 1950, he organized a club of foreign students and curious Americans who were interested in playing the game; by 1963, soccer had become a varsity sport and CC belonged to the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League. Saad received his bachelor’s in civil engineering and went on to have a significant influence on the construction industry in the Middle East. He also received a medal from the King of Jordan. Saad is survived by his wife Naheel Sahawneh, daughters Mary and Ghada, and son Isam Saad ’77.

Emil A. Voelz, March 4, in Danube, Minnesota. He was 86. Emil attended not only CC, but also the University of Minnesota, University of Georgia, and the graduate school of Indiana University. He settled in Akron, Ohio, to work for Goodyear Aircraft, and later worked at Akron Savings, TransOhio, and Great Northern Financial. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he was a single-
engine jet pilot instructor. Emil was involved with organizations including the Blue Coats, Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, Haven of Rest, and Akron Roundtable. He is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, La Vonne; sons, Jeffrey and David; daughter, Anne (Robert) Woodward; and five grandchildren.

1952

Patricia Lapham Hall, Dec. 18, at age 86. Patricia attended one semester of Pomona College before meeting her husband, Richard Nash Hall Jr. ’50, at Colorado College summer school. Together they attended CC and the University of Colorado. Patricia completed her formal education with an English degree from CU in 1977, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude with her first grandchild in her lap. She then taught briefly in the university’s English Department. Patricia was on the board of Planned Parenthood, served as president of Boulder Arts for Youth, and took enormous pride in her business, the Travel Bug, which designed adventures for intrepid travelers like her. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, as well as by children Sara ’75, Richard ’78, Anne ’80, and Caroline; and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

John F. “Jack” Orsborn, Jan. 21, in Port Ludlow, Washington. He was 86. After undergraduate studies in history and civil engineering, Jack continued his education at the University of Colorado, the University of Minnesota, and finally the University of Wisconsin, where he received a Ph.D. in civil engineering in 1964. From ’64 to ’91, he served as a professor in (and for a time, as chair of) the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University. Among numerous other awards, Jack received a student award in 1990 as Outstanding Professor in Civil Engineering. He also earned the Making a Difference Award and an honorary lifetime membership from the Instream Flow Council, recognizing 60-plus years of work in improving and tracking instream flows and water levels necessary to sustain natural resources and other ecological services. He is survived by his wife Sally, sons Mack and William, and daughters Amy and Ann.

1953

Thomas Francis Kelly, March 22, at age 85, in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Thomas played hockey at CC and was involved in coaching youth hockey leagues. He worked for over 40 years in the defense industry. He is survived by wife Aase Kelly, daughter Toni Kelly (Boris) and son Charles Kelly (Alyssa), and two grandchildren.

Peter “Pete” Stead, May 18, in Northfield, Minnesota. He was 86. Following his CC education, Pete earned a master’s degree in social work from Wayne State University in Detroit. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Teresa Smith Stead.

1954

Margie Dale Spaid Steele, Jan. 31, at age 84. Margie spent much of her adult life 
as caretaker and best friend to her daughter, Joyce Ann, who was born prematurely with cerebral palsy. She also worked as a receptionist for a doctor in Scottsdale, Arizona; as a representative of a Fort Morgan, Colorado bank; and as a receptionist at an engineering firm in Scottsdale. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. “Johnny” Steele. She is survived by Joyce Ann, as well as a son John Dale (Jay) and his spouse Mary.

1955

Anne S. Littlewood, March 27. She was the wife of Robert B. Littlewood and mother of Robert G. (Fran), Elizabeth “Libbie” McCloskey, William B. (Jeanie), and the late Suzanne Littlewood. Her survivors include nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Eleanor “Ellie” Tutt McColl, Feb. 20, in Colorado Springs. She was 82. Ellie, a Springs native and 1952 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Girl of the West, attended CC and then graduated from the University of Southern California. She married Jack Dale McColl in 1955 and was later divorced. Ellie worked as a buyer for many years at A Short Story clothing store at The Broadmoor Hotel. She was active in the Broadmoor Garden Club, Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, and Broadmoor Golf Club; chaired the Broadmoor Ladies Golf Invitation for several years; served on the United States Golf Association’s Senior Women’s Committee; and volunteered with many other organizations. She is survived by daughters Connie and Tracy; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and her cousin, CC Trustee Russell Thayer Tutt Jr.

1956

Richard Lee Hess, Feb. 10, at age 81. Richard earned multiple degrees in his academic career: a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S. from Stanford University, an M.B.A. from the University of San Francisco, and, later in life, an M.S. from California State University, Long Beach. As a licensed structural and civil engineer he specialized in seismic retrofits and started his own company, Hess Engineering, Inc., in 1992; it continues today. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Susie, and their three children: Gregory (Shirley), Craig (Kimberly), and Nicola (George). Richard also leaves behind eight grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Rheta Florence Olsen, Jan. 13, at age 81. With a bachelor’s degree in sociology from CC, Rheta built a career working with troubled youths in California. She started in Ventura but soon began work in Glendale with California Youth Authority. Her career took her to Fresno, San Francisco, and finally Sacramento, where she retired as assistant deputy director of parole services. She then began a second career as a real estate agent. She continued helping young people by assisting HIV-positive single women and their children in Kenya.

1958

Lucretia Ann Peacock Francis, Jan. 3,
on her 86th birthday. Lucretia was a plane spotter in the Civilian Air Patrol during World War II and worked on the art staff for Popular Mechanics in Chicago in the late 1940s. At CC, Lucretia obtained her teaching certificate. She taught school in Wray, Edison, and Fountain, Colorado, and was an active member of The First Church of Christ Scientist in Cañon City, the Royal Gorge Quilt Guild, and Tea Time Quilters. Lucretia was preceded in death by her husband Charley O. Francis. Her survivors include her brother Stephen Wilson Peacock ’62 and children Cassandra Knutson, Dean Francis, Phillip Francis, Colleen Francis, Charla (Reid) Stromberg, Nicola (Cecil) Jackson, Odessa Francis, Aaron (Michelle) Francis, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as one great-great-grandchild.

1959

Randle William “Randy” Case, on April 15, in Campbell, Missouri. He was 79. Randy went from Colorado Springs Main High School to CC and then started working for his family’s established local businesses, including Casco Homes and Case Insurance Agency. He and his wife Lena Gail traveled often and took great joy in hosting a pair of foreign exchange students. Randy is survived by his wife of 55 years, as well as three sons, Randy II, Lindsay, and Rob, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, James Lloyd Case ’59.

Teresa Walljasper, Nov. 3, at age 93. Teresa graduated cum laude from CC with a degree in elementary education and taught in the Cherry Creek school system. The family then moved to Denver, where she obtained her master’s degree in library science; she worked as a librarian in the Cherry Hills Elementary School until her retirement. Teresa is survived by her husband, Jim, and son, Greg. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Trudy, and a granddaughter.

1960

Judith “Judy” A. Russell Harris, Jan. 25, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 78. An accomplished athlete, Judy competed early in life as a professional bowler; later, she became involved in many facets of equestrian competition. She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Richard L. Harris; two sons, Kyle Russell Harris and Lance R. Harris; and grandchildren Creede, Chloe, and Josie.

David Bruce Johnson, Dec. 20, in Palm Desert, California. He was 78. A renowned high school athlete in Indiana, Bruce attended CC on a basketball scholarship. He was drafted after college and spent two years in the military before returning to a basketball and baseball coaching career for four years. After that, he joined Owens Illinois Conglomerate, Glass Division in 1967, working in a variety of locations. He and his wife Jill eventually settled in Riverside, California, in 1976, where he would retire in 1997. He was a member of the Brockton First Methodist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Scottish Rite, and an avid supporter of Saint Jude Children’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Jill; his son, Josh (Diane DePreta); daughter, Gigi; and four grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Kylie, and Alexa.

Thomas “Tom” Amery Love, Feb. 25, at age 78. With his degree from CC, Tom attended the University of Colorado Medical School, interned at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, and did residency in urology at Stanford University. He served as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy at Naval Hospital Boston in Chelsea, Massachusetts, from 1970 to 1972, then practiced urologic surgery in St. Paul, Minnesota, for 25 years, and retired as medical director of surgery at United Hospital in St. Paul in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Katie; children, Lisa (Pete) Love, Kip (Kim) Love, James D. Love, Cynthia (Eric) Helm, and Zach Love; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Jean Elizabeth Cyrus Wilson M.A.T. , March 30, at age 84. At Jackson State University in Mississippi, Jean received her B.A. and played women’s basketball at a level that led to her induction into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame. She then earned her master’s at CC, and then a doctorate of education from Auburn University. She enjoyed a productive career as a counselor with Atlanta (Ga.) Public Schools, then worked as a real estate agent and investor in retirement.

1962

Charles Max Chidester, Feb. 9, at age 87. After graduating from high school in Pueblo, Colorado, Charles earned a degree in military science at CC. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and retired from Army Civil Service in 1988, but stayed connected to the military via volunteer work at the Fred E. Weisbrod International B-24 Memorial Museum. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; children, Devon Chidester-Buckley, Pamela (Brad) Kramer, and Bruce (Lisa) Chidester; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

1964

Peter Law, Feb. 29, in Nevada City, California. He was 73. Peter’s entrepreneurship started at the Riverside Inn, an export-import company that he built at the age of 12; it would later receive a Dunn and Bradstreet rating. His next venture was to own and run the Garden Gate, a garden shop in San Francisco and Sonoma, California. However, most of his life he was engaged in the restoration and the subsequent sale of houses with his longtime partner and husband Robert E. Tate. He owned two houses in Sonoma and also worked on many restoration projects there, earning several restoration awards for excellence. He also restored houses in Nevada City and Bear River, California, as well as in the small colonial town of Alamos in Mexico. He leaves behind his husband.

Julia “Julie” Anderson Smith, April 3, at age 73. Seven years after earning her B.A. from CC, Julie became the first woman to run for city council in Brighton, Colorado, and later chaired its planning commission. She served on the Colorado Racing Commission from 1978 to 1988. During that time she helped co-found Denver’s Scientific Cultural and Facilities District, which has since provided the arts community there with roughly $1 billion. She served as a trustee of the Denver Art Museum from 1982 to 1988, and as a CC trustee from 1988 to 1991. Her own educational life included a master of fine arts from University of Denver in 1992, and six years as an adjunct faculty member at Arapahoe Community College, where she taught the survey of art history. She also taught at Metropolitan State, University of Denver, and the American School in Barcelona, Spain. She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Morgan Smith; children James Hopkins Smith, Julia Stonestreet Smith, and Nelson Phelps Smith; and four grandchildren.

1967

David Mattes, April 21, at age 74. After attending CC, David joined his parents in California and graduated from San Francisco State College (now University). He worked for the San Francisco Municipal Railway for a number of years as a bus driver. Later he joined the U.S. Postal Service and worked as a mail handler until his retirement in 2005. He also volunteered for his church. David is survived by his wife, Ruth, his son, Steven (Jennifer), and grandchildren Jonathan and Susan.

1968

Jon Michael Washko, March 9, in Richmond, Virginia. A longtime Richmond resident, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Duesberry Washko, and two sons, Navy Lt. Matthew Washko and Alexander S. Washko.

1969

Wayman E. “Skip” Walker, in August 2015. Skip was a Boettcher scholar and a Ford Independent Scholar Program (FISP) participant during his time at CC. He worked for many years at the University of California Berkeley before moving to Arizona to be near his mother. Among his survivors is nephew Jesse Walker ’98.

1971

John Dennis Hampton, April 20, in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. He was 67. John graduated from CC with a B.A. in biology, then earned master’s degrees in education and governmental administration from Western State College and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively. He served in the Army and Army Reserves, and the Navy and Navy Reserves; he retired from the Navy Reserves in 1999 as a lieutenant commander. John worked for the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission as a human resource analyst and retired in 2008. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ellen; his daughters, Alison (JR) 
Zeigler and Dr. Ashley (Brian) Shields; and his grandchildren, Natalie, Isaac, and Ryan Zeigler.

1973

George M. Dorrance III, Jan. 27, 2015, in Philadelphia. He was 63. A scion of the Campbell Soup Co. family, George worked as a wealth manager for RBC Dain Rauscher Corporation. He had graduated from both the University of Colorado and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Suzanne Nina Tyson Dorrance, and their two daughters, Mary Carter Dorrance and Anastasia T. Dorrance Grillo. Other survivors include cousin Carolyn Colket Cullen ’91.

James Robert “Telk” Elkus, Oct. 3, in Honolulu. He was 64. After CC, Telk earned a master’s degree in anthropology from the University of New Mexico as well as an advanced certificate in interior design and architecture from the University of California, Berkeley Extension. As a paralegal specializing in employee benefits, Telk worked at the San Francisco law firm Trucker Huss for 18 years and served on the board of the Booker T. Washington Community Center. He is survived by his wife Deborah Baker of Kaneohe, Hawaii.

1974

Jerald Leroy Bridgman M.A.T., March 17, at age 76. After earning a B.A. in drama from the University of Northern Colorado, Jerald served as an instructor at CC’s summer Film Institute from 1970 through 1975. Upon receiving his master’s in humanities from the college, he became an English teacher at Roy J. Wasson High School in Colorado Springs for 35 years, where he directed a number of plays and directed Wasson’s gifted program. He received the Colorado Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1984. After his retirement in 1997, Jerald became a Colorado State University master gardener for El Paso County, giving lectures on growing and cooking herbs. He served on the board of directors of the Colorado Farm and Art Market from 2004 to 2008 and helped found the Colorado Springs Slow Food Convivium, where he served on the steering committee until his death. He leaves behind his wife, Madlyn King Bridgman, his son, John Bridgman, and John’s wife Stacy.

1975

Kristin Jo “Kris” Kranzush, Feb. 1, in Boulder, Colorado. Kris was an environmental consultant in Boulder, where she lived for more than 30 years. She also supported the Boulder Wildland Fire Team. She is survived by four children and a grandchild.

Felix Martinez, May 13, in Spokane, Washington. He was 64. Felix attended both the Air Force Academy and Colorado College before going to medical school at the University of Colorado. He completed his residency in pathology at the University of New Mexico, and fellowships in surgical pathology at University of Iowa and cytopathology at St. Louis University. In Spokane, he worked for Incyte Diagnostics. He married Jan Bowes in 1981 and together they raised Jake and Rosie, the children they adopted from South Korea.

Thomas Robert “Tom” Wolf, Jan. 18, at age 62. Among other contributions to the college, Tom was a co-founder of Benjamin’s Basement, the first “coffee shop” on campus. His wife of 18 years, Kathy Keily, and his CC friends braved a mountain storm earlier this spring to gather at the home of Nancy Reinisch ’75 and Paul Salmen ’75 in Glenwood Springs for a celebration of his life. In honor of his love for Colorado, his ashes were scattered beneath freshly planted columbines on his birthday, April 17.

1976

Christopher “Chris” Fuller Thomas,
in February, in Boise, Idaho. He was 61. At CC, Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in geology. He returned to his hometown of Boise, where he eventually began a marketing career for Ore-Ida Foods. Later in life, he pursued a career as a small business owner of the Berlitz Language Center. Chris held positions in several community organizations including Rotary Club, Toastmasters, and the United Way. He married Colleen O’Keefe Thomas in 2007, and is survived by her as well as by his two sons, Miles and Carter Thomas, and his step-children, Jodi and Doug Knibbe, 
and Ryan and Carl Combe.

1979

Paul Richard Amundson, March 11. Paul was born in 1957 and was an exceptional athlete, earning a football scholarship at CC. Following college, Paul worked in food sales with companies such as American Chicle, Kraft, Tennessee Pride Sausage, and, for the last 15 years, Smithfield Foods. In 2013, he was awarded “Salesman of the Year” for the Foodservice Sales Team. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stevens Amundson, and their children, Steven and K. Leigh.

Carol Christie Peterson, March 17, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 58. At CC, Carol earned a degree in political science, belonged to Delta Gamma, and served as one of two female disc jockeys at KRCC. After graduating in 1979, Carol earned a law degree at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, in 1982. During her 20s, she practiced securities law in Denver and in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1989, Carol returned to CC, where she spent a decade as an associate director of admissions. For the next decade of her life, she focused on supporting her then-husband, David Hennekens, with various business ventures. She celebrated her last years of life with a beloved significant other, John Cobb, who survives her.

1983

Cynthia “Cindy” Cheek Boyd, April 12, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 54. After college, Cindy moved to Tulsa and worked for Sooner Federal and its successors. She helped found the private banking department for Bank of Oklahoma, worked as an independent investment adviser with Barry & Boyd, and then worked on her own. Cindy married Robert Boyd, with whom she raised two children, Hannah Katherine and Ian Stuart. All three of them survive her, as does a brother, David Duncan Cheek ’87, and an uncle, Spencer Edward Stuart ’74.

Marjorie Anne “Marjie” Langlois M.A.T., April 16, in Colorado Springs. She was 93. Marjie was trained as a physical education instructor at the Wisconsin State Teacher’s College, where she graduated at the top of her class. During World War II, she worked in a factory to help the war effort. She married Jim Langlois, then in the U.S. Navy, in 1945. The couple would have six children and live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; and, beginning in 1961, Colorado Springs. Marjie taught physical education and kindergarten at Divine Redeemer School from 1969 to 1986, and also served as interim principal for a year. It was in 1983 that she earned a master of teaching degree from CC. She and Jim supported many charitable causes, traveled extensively, and were married for 59 years before Jim’s passing in 2004. She is survived by her children: Janet Langlois diTommaso (Andrea), Linda Cannon (Joe), Denis ’75 (Susan ’74), Steve, Phil ’81 (Lynette), and Ed ’86 (Karen), and 10 grandchildren.

1985

Allen Frame Hill, March 24, in Denver, at age 53. Allen graduated from CC with a bachelor’s degree in political science. A passionate rock climber, he and his friend John Catto co-produced and co-directed the documentary film “Jump!”, about rock climbers and spire jumpers in the Czech Republic. The film won awards at film festivals around the world, including the International Mountaineering Film Festival in the Czech Republic, where it took both grand prize and audience prize. For several years, Allen had been working on a film about Club Vagabond, a group of European climbers in the 1960s. Allen is survived by his parents Vernon and Margaret Hill, as well as by his brother, David Hill ’80, and sisters, Marilyn Hill and Catherine Lay.

1993

Kristen Annette Anderson, Jan. 1, 2015, at age 44.

2010

Adam P. McBeth, March 3, in Yangon, Myanmar. He had just turned 32. Following his attendance at CC, Adam went on to St. John’s University Law School, where he graduated in the Class of 2011. He received an LLM degree in taxation law at New York University Law School in Manhattan the following year. He had just agreed to become the head of legal services in Yangon for an Australian mining company when he died from an undiagnosed acute cardiac arrhythmia. He is survived by his parents, Dani Lee McBeth ’76 and Roberta Lynn Hayes.

Andrew Kenneth Greer, Dec. 27, in Vacaville, California. He was 28. After graduating from CC with a degree in environmental physics, Andrew worked as a personal trainer, with a goal of eventually opening his own physical therapy practice. He emphasized awareness of the quality of food and water we put in our bodies, the art of body movement, and also environmental responsibility. In the last few years, Andrew suffered from undiagnosed Lyme disease and the adverse physical and mental health issues that are common to it. He is survived by his father Scott and mother Cathy, as well as brothers Paul ’06, Dan ’08, and Dave, all of whom have set up a memorial website at akgreer.com.

Friends

Carolyn Noble, Jan. 24, at age 70. Carolyn came to Manitou Springs in 1973 and spent her entire career at CC, as a laboratory and greenhouse coordinator for the Organismal Biology and Ecology Department. She had recently retired. Outside of work, she spent much time hiking and camping around Pikes Peak, and held great passion for her dogs — always rescue Golden Retrievers — and birds.