1934
August Frederic Handke (MA ’53), Dec. 3, 2008, Colorado Springs. Fred worked in life insurance, and retired as an associate professor in the department of business at Northwest Missouri State University. Survivors include his daughters, Margaretta ’69, and Jan; son-in-law, Leigh Pomeroy ’70; sister-in-law, Helen Walberg Gilbert ’42, and brother-in-law, Richard Walberg ’46. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lillian Walberg Handke ’35, and their daughter, Christine ’73.
1938
Jean Fontius Cartwright, Sept. 27, Denver. Jean and her husband owned New Mexican Publishing Co., and coauthored books on Santa Fe. She was an active alumna in the Denver metro area, as well as serving on reunion giving and development committees. While living in the Santa Fe area, the Museum of New Mexico honored her with their Director’s Award for her outstanding volunteer service. Jean is survived by her son, James, and nephew, Harry Fontius ’61. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, their daughter, Joan, and her brother, Harry Fontius ’36.
1939
Jane Green Curtan, Jan. 13, Ponte Vedra, Fla. Jane is survived by her children, Thomas and Catherine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and their son, Robert Jr.
1940
Howard E. Armstrong, Sept. 4, Bradenton, Fla. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Betty Lou, and their daughters, Terrie, Gail, and Deena.
B. Floyd Bennett, Sept. 14, Centennial, Colo. Floyd retired from Mountain States Telephone. He is survived by his children, Carol, John, Doug, and Paul. His wife, Beth Kliss Bennett ’42, preceded him in death.
Ellis U. Butler, Jr., Aug. 18, Sacramento, Calif. Ellis was a retired chief of engineering with the Sacramento Signal Depot.
1941
William J. Lewis, May 12, Arvada, Colo.
1942
Lawrence E. Norris, Oct. 6, Florence, Colo. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Lawrence drove tours through the Garden of the Gods and up Pikes Peak in his youth. He enjoyed working at The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and volunteering for the Pikes Peak Library District. He retired from Montgomery Ward in 1981. Survivors include his daughters, JoAnne and Jinda. His wife, Dora, preceded him in death.
1943
Winona Hinkley Cosner, Sept. 23, Greenwood, Ind. Winona taught at and managed the planetarium at the Children’s Museum of Charleston, W.V. for many years. She is survived by her sons, Raymond, Kenneth, and Andrew, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.
John D. Milburn, Aug. 12, San Francisco. John was a physician in private practice until his retirement in 1987.
1944
Barbara Burge Lee, Dec. 31, Denver. Barbara enjoyed golf, wood refinishing, and was an avid tennis player into her late 70s. Survivors include her sons, Mark and Jeff.
Elizabeth Leone Perry, Nov. 9, Grand Junction, Colo. Betty was a retired secretary and office manager. During their marriage, Betty and her husband traveled in their motor home to 46 states and Canada, visiting family, friends, and doing genealogical research. Survivors include her daughters, Amy and Mary Ann, and her stepchildren, Marie, Melanie, and Judd. Her husband, Judd, preceded her in death.
Kedric F. Smith, Dec. 7, Salida, Colo. Kedric was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Dorene, and their children, Gail, Kirk, Brian, and Laurie.
1945
Laurence W. Greene, July 19, Laramie, Wyo. Laurence was a retired physician. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, and children, Charlotte, Mary, and Laurence.
Rhoda Pritchard Laubacher, Nov. 15, Palm Desert, Calif. Rhoda was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John.
1946
Dorothea “Dottie” Irion Edwards, Oct. 3, Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Thomas “Alun” ’43 and their children, Anne, Betsy, Tom, David, Dick, and Margaret.
Grace Jaynes Herndon, Nov. 2, Norwood, Colo. In addition to ranching with her family, Grace wrote short stories for Reader’s Digest, The Denver Post, and the local newspapers, The Daily Sentinel, and the Telluride Times. Survivors include her husband, Steve ’44, and their children, John and Kary.
James W. Williams, Oct. 28, Torrance, Calif. Jim worked in business management throughout his career. Survivors include his wife, Anabel, and daughters, Kathryn, Carole, Christine, and Alisa.
1948
Jean Pollock Kinnick, June 29, Omaha, Neb. Jean worked as an interior designer for 20 years. She was active in the Omaha community in various philanthropies, spending much of her time teaching children at the Joslyn Art Museum. Survivors include her children, Peter and Betsy, and her sister, Joanne Pollack Pringle ’52. She was preceded in death by her husband, George ’49.
1949
Dorothy Jeanne Ellinwood Baker, July 28, Colorado Springs. Dorothy was a retired elementary school teacher. Survivors include her husband, W. Lee ’49; daughters, Janet and Sandra; brother, LeRoy Ellinwood Jr. ’48; sister-in-law, Frances Swerer Ellinwood ’49; and nephew, William Ellinwood ’72.
Arthur L. Mardis, Jan. 19, Olney, Md. Arthur was a retired United Church of Christ minister who later helped found a consulting company dealing with alternative healing techniques. Survivors include his wife, Linda, and son, John.
1950
Janet Simpson Haggin, Sept. 12, Greeley, Colo. Survivors include her son, Michael. She was preceded in death by her husband, John ’46.
Milo “Mike” Yalich, April 7, 2010, in Colorado Springs. Mike served as the Hockey Tigers’ team captain as a senior in 194950, when Colorado College claimed its first of two national crowns, and is survived by his wife, Barbara Yalich ’53, vice president emerita at Colorado College.
1951
Priscilla Chester Harwell, Jan. 4, Arlington, Texas. Priscilla was a retired teacher. Survivors include her children, David, Jeffrey, and Marilyn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William ’50.
John F. Norton, Oct. 6, Santa Barbara, Calif. John was a soldier, historian, gold miner, steel worker, and fine art dealer. Survivors include his wife, Lucy, and their children, John, David, Paul, Heather, and Eve.
David R. Schultz, May 9, Vero Beach, Fla. David is survived by his children, Susan, David, Sally, and Bob. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Wright Schultz ’51.
Douglas C. “Moose” Van Metre, Jan. 18, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One of Colorado College’s greatest student athletes, Moose was inducted into the Colorado College Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of its third class on March 1, 1997. A three-time All-Rocky Mountain Conference selection in football, starring as a fullback as well as both an offensive and defensive end, he helped the Tigers claim RMC championships in both of his final two seasons (1949 and 1950). Moose, who also ran track, remained a staunch ally and supporter of Colorado College athletics for six decades after his graduation. He was a key contributor and volunteer in making the Carle Weight Room and Fitness Center a reality in the late 1980s. He and his wife of 53 years, Celia “Cece” Lynch, have three sons
Douglas ’88, Craig, and Kent ’81 — and six grandchildren. Several other surviving family members also attended Colorado College. They include nephews David Beatty ’81 and James Van Metre ’85; sisters-in-law Nancy Ann Beatty ’56, P’81, and Carol Ann Van Metre ’60, P’85; brother-in-law Harry Beatty ’56, P’81; and brother David Van Metre ’59, P’85.
1952
Joseph E. Price, Dec. 3, Pocatello, Idaho. Joseph retired with emeritus status after teaching at Idaho State University for 32 years. After retirement, his hobbies included genealogy, woodworking, and baking cheesecakes. Survivors include his wife, Nola; children, Rodney and Andrea; and three grandchildren.
Donald O. Theobald, Dec. 16, Houston, Texas. Donald retired from Sears Roebuck and Co., after almost four decades, and then worked for H & R Block for an additional 20 years. Survivors include his daughter, Gail. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.
1953
Jean Ann Watson Brasure, Jan. 3, 2009, Scottsdale, Ariz. Jean Ann was a retired teacher. Survivors include her sons, David, James, and Ian. She was preceded in death by her husband, John.
Rosemae Wells Campbell (MA), April 21, Colorado Springs. Rosemae worked at Colorado College from 1955–75, both on faculty in the education department, and from 1970–75 as acting librarian in special collections. She was also the author of several books. Rosemae was preceded in death by her husband, William.
Margery Carlstrom Pillman, Aug. 24, Deerfield Beach, Fla. Survivors include her son, Jeff; sister, Judy Carlstrom Craig ’54; and brother-in-law, J. Eddy Craig ’54. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and their son, Eric.
Robert B. Voshall, Dec. 8, Vancouver Island, B.C. He and his wife, Ann, owned Evergreen Flags. After retiring and moving to B.C., Bob spearheaded the effort to bring Dixieland jazz bands to the island to entertain, and was fondly referred to as “Social Voshall.” In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Betsy and Sarah, and stepchildren, Tom and Lynn.
