Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Obituary Collection

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Jerry A. Cogan ’30, Jacksonville, Fla., June 15, 2004. Jerry was a brilliant chemical engineer, graduating Phi Beta Kappa.He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Engel Cogan ’31; his brothers, Charles ’32 and John ’30; his sister, Patricia Cogan Van de Graaff ’29; and his sister-in-law, Harriet Engel Anderson ’35. He is survived by his three children.

Mary Moore Hammer ’30, Belen, N.M., Jan. 31. Mary was an active community member who enjoyed reading, quilting, square dancing, and playing the accordion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz, two sons, and her brother-in-law, Oscar H. Hammer ’30. Survivors include her son, Chuck, and her nieces, Eleanor Hammer Leonard ’59 and Martha Hammer Edwards ’59.

Louise L. Hiller ’30, Denver, Feb. 15. She is survived by her sister and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret McClelland Arrington ’33, Rio Rico, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2004.

Lucile Maxfield Bogue ’34, El Cerrito, Calif., Jan. 25. Lucille was dedicated to promoting education throughout her life, working as a Colorado public school teacher for more than 20 years and founding Yampa Valley College in Steamboat Springs, at which she served as president for four years. Lucile was also a prolific poet, playwright, and award-winning author. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Bogue Young ’60.

Jane Walker Summers ’35, Loveland, Colo., March 5, 2004. Jane was a former employee of MONY and Magan Medical Clinic in California.

Martha Howell Berg ’37, Lakeway, Texas, Dec. 12. Martha received her degree in elementary education and was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold ’36; her brother, John R. G. Howell ’35; and her sister-in-law, Natalie Wittichen Hensley ’36.

Doris Jones Leonard ’39, Englewood, Colo., March 10. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Edward ’38. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Betty Leonard Bayard ’45.

Elisabeth Clark Speer ’39, M.A. ’42, Ithaca, N.Y., Feb. 3. “Betty” was a composer of chamber music, a pianist, and a retired music teacher. Survivors include her brother, Robert Clark ’43, and her sister, Mary Clark Watson ’30.

Margaret Martin Fearnside ’40, Wellesley Hills, Mass., July 16, 2004. Margaret was an artist who continued to paint until recent years. Survivors include her son, Philip Fearnside ’69, and husband, William.

Clyde E. Tritt ’41, Glendale, Calif., Dec. 26. Clyde was a successful attorney, a generous philanthropist, and an active member of the Colorado College community throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert ’47. Survivors include his wife, Jane.

Adeline Ramond Vigelis ’42, Chula Vista, Calif., June 24, 2004. Adeline worked as a librarian at the Museum of Man. She enjoyed family genealogy, drawing, painting, cooking, and reading. Survivors include her brother, Mark Orton ’52.

Frank L. Grant Jr. ’43, Rancho Palos Verde, Calif., May 31, 2004. Frank lived in the South Bay for over 47 years. An avid yachtsman, he enjoyed the last 24 years sailing on the cutter “Standfast.” He owned the Little Air Giant manufacturing company. Frank was also an inventor, engineer, animal advocate, and lifelong member of Sigma Chi. Survivors include his wife, Marlene.

Virginia Richmond Tarter ’45, Colorado Springs, April 5. “Ginny” was a lifelong Colorado Springs resident who enjoyed the outdoors and trout fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon ’50.

Beverly Weil Miller ’46, Hillsboro, Ore., March 28. Beverly was a homemaker and a volunteer for the Hillsboro Public Library and Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. She was Hillsboro’s “Senior Woman of the Year” in 1984. Survivors include her daughter, Diana.

Ronald Cumming ’47, Colorado Springs, March 31. Ron was a career Air Force officer and pilot, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Robert C. Price ’47, Colorado Springs, Jan. 23. Robert served in the Air Force as a pilot and flight engineer. He later went on to establish one of the largest independent accounting firms in Southern Colorado. Robert was an avid piano player, fisherman, tennis player, and an active community member. Survivors include his wife, Esther Swerer Price ’47, and their four sons.

Donald B. Holbrook ’47, Salt Lake City, March 1. Donald became an attorney after serving as a Marine lieutenant during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Betty.

Marcy I. Murphy ’48, Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 19. Marcy was a retired faculty member of the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science.

Leslie D. Crie ’50, Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 25. Leslie served in the Navy during WWII, and later worked for General Electric. He retired in 1990. Leslie was an Eagle Scout who enjoyed fishing, camping, and golfing. Survivors include his wife, Edith Auld Crie ’50.

Helen Hawkins Murray ’50, Pratt, Kan., Oct. 5. A former schoolteacher and retired bank employee, Helen was an active community member, participating in numerous local clubs and organizations including the Woman’s Educational Society and the Friends of the Library. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Murray ’50.

N. Berne Hart ’51, Denver, Feb. 21. Recipient of the Alumni Association Board’s Louis T. Benezet Award for outstanding professional achievement, Berne was an esteemed businessman and philanthropist who remained an active and interested member of the Colorado College community throughout his life. In 1992, after 38 years in banking, Berne retired as chairman and CEO of United Banks of Colorado. Berne was preceded in death by his wife and childhood sweetheart, Wilma. Survivors include his fiancι, Dorothy Smith; daughter, Linda Hart Frederick ’76; son-in-law, John Frederick ’76; and grandson, Carl Frederick ’02.

James J. Cassidy ’51, Gibbstown, N.J., Sept. 16. James was a yield accountant for Mobil Oil for 39 years, retiring in 1985.

Jacquelyn Van Valin Jarrett ’51, Hartford, Conn., Jan. 10. Jacquelyn was a nationally known singer and music teacher whose 45-year career included such highlights as performing in New York City’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She was a member of the Woman’s Educational Society.

Richard G. Voss ’51, Craig, Colo., Sept. 18. Richard was a respected doctor of obstetrics and gynecology, delivering more than 3,200 babies before retiring in 1994. A former Air Force pilot, Rich never lost his love of airplanes and flying. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Wolfer Voss ’52.

Warren H. Arter ’52, Galva, Ill., Jan. 5. Warren was a Navy veteran who went on to own and operate E.W. Houghton Lumberyard for nearly 50 years. Warren participated in numerous community organizations and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Barbara Anson Freyschlag ’52. Survivors include his wife, Janet.

Wayne Roper ’52, Houston, March 24. Wayne was a Navy veteran and a realtor at his father’s company, Roper Realty. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma. Survivors include his brother, Charles Roper ’49, and his sister-in-law, Gail Barr Roper ’49.

Bud H. Cohen ’53, Round Hill, Nev., July 20, 2004. Bud served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean conflict before embarking on his 40-year career as a project engineer. Bud worked on numerous space projects, including Apollo 7-9. Survivors include his wife, Dixie.

Harry W. Klumb ’53, Denver, Jan. 23. Bill was an accomplished masonry contractor, Navy football player, skier, and golfer. He was the president of W.H. Klumb Masonry. Survivors include his wife, Betty.

Frederick E. Rediske ’55, Mequon, Wis., Oct. 1. Survivors include his daughter, Julie.

Marylyn Smith Good ’56, Aurora, Colo., Dec. 1.

Ransom J. English MAT ’56, Pensacola, Fla., June 25. “Rance” was a teacher in Fountain, Colo., and spent his retirement years living in Florida. There he was a dedicated member of various church and community organizations including the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP). Survivors include his wife of 51-plus years, Norma.

Elizabeth Opalka Taylor ’56, Colorado Springs, March 6. Elizabeth was a retired teacher and 53-year Colorado Springs resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis. Survivors include her sister, Billie.

Sallie Richardson Haugh ’58, Scottsdale, Ariz., March 2. Sallie had lived in the Phoenix area since 1962, where she was an active volunteer and community member. She was a founding member of Young Republicans of Arizona and worked with Senators John Kyl and John Shadegg. Sallie was preceded in death by her husband, Louis.

Jessie Thompson Bane ’58, Hugoton, Kan., April 1, 2004. Jessie worked as a legal secretary for more than 25 years and later worked as a secretary in the Hugoton school system. Survivors include her husband, Ralph.

John L. Andrews ’59, Dunwoody, Ga., March 13, 2004. As a member of the 1956-57 NCAA national championship ice hockey team, John was inducted into the Colorado College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003. John continued skating for 30 more years, playing both amateur and professional hockey in England, Scotland, and the United States. Survivors include his wife, Peggy.

Fred J. Menzer ’59, Frisco, Colo., Nov. 2. Fred worked as a geologist with the FMC Foundation. He enjoyed hiking, reading, and genealogy. Survivors include his wife, Audrey.

James M. Hanks ’62, Meeker, Colo., Feb. 21. James was the principal of Meeker High School, retiring in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Frances.

Janet Krasa Hutchinson ’67, Denver, Feb. 23. Survivors include her husband, Gary, her daughter, Sara Hutchinson, and her son, Franklin H. Bond ’92.

Don R. Keller ’68, Sierra Madre, Calif., April 10. Don was a professional magician whose fascination with magic started at an early age. Survivors include his mother, Blanche, and his three siblings.

Thomas “Foggy” Wakefield ’68, Devils Lake, N.D., Jan. 9, as the result of a car accident. Tom was a licensed professional pilot who owned and operated Devils Lake Aviation. A former Colorado College hockey player, he continued to skate, playing in the men’s local league and serving as an assistant coach with the Devils Lake High School hockey teams. Survivors include his wife, Loydene, and son, Lucas.

Leslie Ann Gilchrist ’70, Montrose, Colo., Feb. 20. Leslie was known for artistry in needlework and design. She was a volunteer at Montrose Memorial Hospital and a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Survivors include her parents and three sisters.

William Bradbury ’71, Colorado Springs, Feb. 27. For the past 30 years, he had been working as the locksmith foreman at Colorado College. Survivors include his wife, Kay, and numerous children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Linda Stubblefield ’80, San Antonio, March 19.
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Allison K. Binns, Salida, Colo., Feb. 5. Allison was a beloved Colorado College football coach, leading the team from 1948-1951. He was the general manager for the Rocky Mountain Greyhound Track for 34 years and later founded his own restaurant. Survivors include his wife, June.

Edith W. Kirsch, Colorado Springs, April 14. A valued professor in the art department, caring and devoted advisor, lover of art history and the Denver Broncos, Edith came to Colorado College in 1982. Edith was a member of the College Art Association of America, the Italian Art Society, and the International Center of Medieval Studies, among other professional organizations. Survivors include her sister, nieces, nephews, and many friends in the Colorado College community.

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