Charles Hinkle Hink Brown 43, Colorado Springs, June 26, 2006. He was a member of Beta Theta Phi during his two years at Colorado College. After leaving school, he joined the Army and was a captain in the Pacific Theater. Hink is survived by his wife Dorothy, three daughters, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Suzanne Hazelet Clark 43, Louisville, Ky., Mar. 9. Suzanne attended Colorado College for several years, during which she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. The onset of WWII forced her to return home to help with family responsibilities, at which time she met and married her husband, John Clark III 42, who survives her. Suzanne is also survived by her three children, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Carol Healey Atwood 43, Watertown, Conn., Sept. 4. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority while attending Colorado College. Throughout her adult life, Carol was active in many volunteer roles: Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother, and member of several foundations and fellowships. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Atwood Points 76; a son, Curtiss; a niece, Judith Dickison 64; and a nephew, Richard Dickison 71. Carol was preceded in death by her husband John 42; a brother-in-law, Richard Dickison 38; and her sister, Barbara Healey Dickison 40.
George Melcher Jr. 43, Tucson, Feb. 26. George entered Colorado College at age 17 and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He received his medical degree from Columbia University in 1946. His entire academic and medical career took place at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He is survived by his wife Carole, his five children, three stepchildren, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A son, George III, preceded him in death.
Joseph Bayard 44, Northbrook, Ill., Feb. 18. A member of the mens hockey, baseball, football, and swimming teams during his time at Colorado College, he was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Joe had a long executive career in the magazine and advertising business. His wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Lynch Bayard 42; daughter, Patricia Bayard Watson 72; son, Joseph Bayard 73; niece, Marta Hermann Price 67; and two grandchildren survive him. His sister, Barbara Bayard Adamsson 41, predeceased him.
Catherine Greenslit Ryan 44, Lebanon, N.H., Dec. 2. Catherine was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and graduated with a degree in English. She was passionate about social causes throughout her life; she also enjoyed English literature, poetry, travel, cooking, and entertaining. Catherine is survived by her husband William; five children, Andy, William, Nancy, Mary, and Alison; and seven grandchildren.
Martha Hodgeman Voelter 44, Georgetown, Texas, Aug. 22. Martha attended Colorado College and was a retired art gallery owner. She is survived by her husband David.
Ralph Harry Miller 44, Berkeley, Calif., Dec. 14. During his two years at Colorado College, Ralph was a member of Kappa Sigma and the baseball team. After serving during WWII, he continued his education at the school of journalism at the University of Missouri, graduating in 1946. Ralph was involved in many activities, including several episodes of TVs Nash Bridges, commercials, industrial films, and radio. Ralph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia, and two children, Laurel and Don.
Natalie Toll 45, Aurora, Colo., Mar. 1. Natalie graduated with a degree in biology. She was an outdoors enthusiast and traveled to Africa on several safaris, painting wildlife and landscapes from her travels. Natalie is survived by her cousin, Frank McClain Toll 73.
Jeanne Harrisberger Manning 46, Boulder, Colo., Apr. 18. Jeanne was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and the Womans Educational Society, and was involved with student publications while attending Colorado College. She graduated magna cum laude. She received her M.S. in journalism from Northwestern in 1948, M.A. from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 1969, and Ph.D. in French from Yale in 1981. She retired from full-time teaching in 1992, but continued to stay involved through her work on various committees and boards. Her husband Ted; children, Ellen Manning Nagy 81, Julia, and Peter; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter survive Jeanne.
Elizabeth Ann Pither Perry 46, Oceanside, Calif., Oct. 10. Ann graduated from Colorado College with a degree in religion and was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. While living in California, she was a member of San Dieguito Art Guild and the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, winning many awards at art exhibitions. She is survived by four children, Lindsay, Kim, Jeff, and Craig; and three grandchildren.
Sever Eubank 47, Spearfish, N.D., Feb. 18. Sever received his B.A. and M.A. from Colorado College, then earned his Ph.D. from George Peabody Institute in 1954. Although a teacher by profession, he continued his love of history by involving himself in historical societies and staying actively involved in the Spearfish community. He is survived by his wife Ruth; five children, Becky, Dixie, Lanny, Martha, and Rex; and two grandchildren. A son, Perry Reed, predeceased him.
David Clara Llewellyn 47, Boise, Idaho, Aug. 17. Upon graduating from Colorado College, he served in the Navy. After the war, he completed his postgraduate studies at Stanford University in earth science. He is survived by his six children, Othman, Mark, Grace, Edmund, Richard, and Heather; and three grandchildren.
Samuel Dunn 48, Honolulu, Dec. 2. Sam attended Colorado College for three years, then left school to help support his family; he returned later to finish his degree in biology. Jane, his wife of 63 years, survives him, as do a daughter and two grandchildren.
Gail Barr Roper 49, St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 1. Gail was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority during her time at Colorado College. She and husband Charles Roper 49 raised six children. Gail is survived by her husband Charles; their children, Elizabeth, Charles Jr., Deborah, Catherine, William, and Sandra; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Wayne Roper 52.
Mary Catlett Wilkerson 49, Smithville, Mo., Mar. 18. Mary graduated from Colorado College with a degree in chemistry and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She pursued an advanced degree in chemistry and biology from Vanderbilt University, graduating in 1951. She was active as the weather watcher in her hometown of Smithville for the Fox4 TV station, and a member of the local garden club. Mary is survived by her children, Richard and Anne; and two grandchildren. Her husband Robert preceded her in death.
Phyllis Ann Sundquist Limberg 49, Grand Junction, Colo., Dec. 28. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority while at Colorado College, and during her later years, a member of the Womans Educational Society. She is survived by her sons, Russell and Ronald; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband Gilbert preceded her in death.
Marilyn Yost Stevens 49, Centennial, Colo., Mar. 26. Marilyn was a first-generation student at Colorado College, receiving her degree in music. She was a longtime piano teacher in the Denver community. Her children, Andrew, Catherine, Roy, and William; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter survive her.
