1933
John Ferguson Bennett, March 2, 2010, in Colorado Springs. John, 98, served in the Army during World War II and practiced law in Colorado Springs. He was involved in numerous organizations, including the NAACP, the North End Volunteer Fire Department, KCME radio, the Pioneers Museum, and was chairman of El Paso County Democratic Party. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Mae, and survived by his brother, Bruce Bennett 42, and two sons, Gael and Hugh of Colorado Springs.
Lillian Beatrice Epperson, May 8, 2010.
1937
Alice Helen Boatright Tudor, May 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dean Tudor 37; her sister, Ida Boatright Hutchinson 65; and a niece, Carol Murray 58. She is survived by four children, Robert, Linda, Pati Burleson, and Mary Alice Wood; a brother, Harvey Boatright 53 and sister-in-law Jo 57; and daughter-in-law Katherine Johnston Tudor 77.
1939
Virginia S. Waters Milligan, Dec. 21, 2009. Survivors include her son, Terry Milligan 72.
Helen Clements Slawson, May 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James.
1942
Eunice Shock Quinn, March 31, 2010. Her husband, Boyd, survives. Preceding her in death were her brother, DArcy A. Shock 33; and her aunt, Annabel Phipps 20.
1944
Elizabeth Betty Hollingsworth Glover, Feb. 16, 2010, in Newton, Kan. Betty was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at Colorado College. She was married for 63 years to Richard Dick Glover 44, who preceded her in death. Every summer, they gathered in Green Mountain Falls, Colo., for a reunion with their Colorado College friends. Betty is survived by five children, Nancy Craig, Meg Henderson 72, and her husband Bruce Henderson 72, Mary Beck, Rick Glover, and Jim Glover. Survivors also include 13 grandchildren, including Scott Craig 95, and his wife Erika Williams 93; and six great-grandchildren.
1945
Anne Calvert Cross, April 20, 2010, in Colorado Springs. After attending Colorado College, Anne worked as assistant to the registrar and assistant to Professor Fred Sondermann. She was helpful in the early days of the Tutt Alumni House in securing donations of furnishings. Anne and her husband, Marshall, bought a bookstore in 1949 and ran it as Their Book Shop until 1959. She later worked at Chinook Bookshop for 18 years. Anne helped establish the docent program at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and was instrumental in the 1961 founding of the Colorado Springs School for Girls. Survivors include family members Patricia Taylor Duque 87, Martha Duque MacEachern 85, Gabriel Duque 87, Marilyn Marksheffel Duque 53, and Emma Adams 27. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Marksheffel Calvert 44, and cousin Claude Marksheffel Adams 44.
Susan S. Sweetser Clifford, April 6, 2010. Survivors include her children, Claudia and Tony Clifford.
Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death.
1947
Helen Reeds Miller, May 28, 2010. She is survived by her children, Helen Cameron Davis, Henry White, and Bolling White; and cousin John Newton Reeds 50. Her husband, William, preceded her in death.
1949
Patricia Ann Pfeiffer, March 3, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Pat grew up in St. Joseph, Mo., and as a political activist was an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and Planned Parenthood. She published numerous articles on travel and history and wrote a seminal book on the history of skiing. She was featured in a PBS documentary as an author and worked as historian for the Colorado Ski Museum. Pat was married to Bill Pfeiffer 49, who preceded her in death, for 55 years. The couple had four children, who survive: Jan Hiland of Gypsum, Colo.; Robert Pfeiffer of Parker, Colo; Kristi Pfeiffer Peck of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Erich Pfeiffer of San Francisco, Calif. She also had 10 grandchildren.
Robert James Pringle, April 29, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; former spouse Elizabeth Lamb Pringle 47; daughters Ruth Pringle Rogers 79 and Jean Pringle Kortz; son Robert Pringle 72; and niece Nancy Lamb 85. Preceding him in death were his sister, Jean Starrak 52, and cousin Jane Ann Ohl 50.
1950
Lewis Brill Peters, Jr., Jan. 31, 2010, in Tulsa, Okla. A retired petroleum geologist, Lewis was married for 58 years to Patricia Stewart Peters 46, who survives. Patricia has moved to Manhattan, Kan., to be near their daughter, Connie Peters Cattell 77, and her husband, Eric Cattell 77.
William Benjamin Bernard, March 3, 2010. Among survivors are his wife, Jeanette, five children and a sister, Elizabeth Bernard Knight 52.
Charles Albert Persons, Jan. 22, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Susan, and three children.
Cecelia Corinne Lomo, March 17, 2010. She is survived by her brother, Rizal Sterling Lomo 50.
James Melody Preston, March 25, 2010. Among survivors are his wife, Jean Clark Preston 52.
Walter Rebmann, Oct. 4, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Marggie, his former spouse Frances, and his son Chris.
Charles Montgomery Smeeth, April 2, 2010. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Wilson Smeeth 51, his son Raymond 74, and his daughter, Faith Smeeth Payton 73.
Calvin Coolidge Hopkinson, April 18, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie.
1951
Haines Hooker Danforth, April 12, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Helen Badenhausen. His former spouse, Judith Ronning Danforth 52, preceded him in death.
Owen Albert Knorr, April 20, 2010. His wife, Marjorie, survives.
1952
MaryAnn Hodge Powell, March 2, 2010, in Cottonwood, Ariz. She was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and the Philanthropic Education Organization International, which enhances educational opportunities for women. MaryAnn is survived by her twin sister, Thora G. Hodge 52 of Clarkdale, Ariz.; and a daughter, Sally Powell Seeley, of Harrisburg, Penn.
1953
Hiram Shaw Liggett, Jr., May 12, 2010. His wife, Margaret, and niece Lucy Bates Jolas 74, survive.
Don Manzelli, June 14, 2010, in Woburn, Mass. In his late teens, after two years in the U.S. Army, where he was a sergeant and member of the Army Ground Forces Band in Washington, D.C., Don attended Brown University and then transferred to Colorado College. While earning a B.S. in engineering, he developed a deep appreciation for and commitment to the college, which will continue long after his passing. Over the years Don created countless structures all over Massachusetts winning many awards and accolades. His design/construction business began in the 1960s in Arlington and moved to Woburn in the 1970s. Don immersed himself in all aspects of the community by joining the Chamber of Commerce, the Woburn Business Association, the Woburn Redevelopment Authority, the Lions Club, and the Winchester Hospital. In his later years, Don expended endless energy and enthusiasm for many charities including The North Suburban YMCA, The Woburn Library Association, and the Council for Social Concerns. Don was a private pilot, traveled extensively throughout his life, and was an avid fan of jazz, classical, opera, and musical theater. Don is survived by his three adult children Doug, Marta 79, and Jeff 89; their mother Janet Getchell Manzelli; his granddaughter, Alisa; and many loving friends and family members.
Helen Evans McKearnan, Aug. 5, 2009. Her husband, Neil, survives.
