Hazel Martin ’29, Colorado Springs, July 29. Hazel graduated magna cum laude, was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Beta Kappa, and earned her M.A. from the University of Colorado in 1942. She taught Spanish, Latin, and French until her retirement in 1967. As department chair of foreign languages at Cheyenne Mountain High School, she was nominated for Colorado Teacher of the Year. In 2005, Hazel was inducted into the Cheyenne Mountain School Hall of Fame. Many of her former students honored her with a celebration when she turned 100 years old. Her sister, Sara Mitchell, survives her.
Matilda “Tilly” Willis Weber ’31, Colorado Springs, Apr. 11. Tilly continued the legacy that began with her parents’ graduation from Colorado College in 1906. A member of Delta Gamma, she earned her master’s degree in botany at Colorado College in 1935 and M.S.W. from Tulane University in 1956. Tilly received the Lloyd E. Worner Award from Colorado College in 1992. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Weber Wigington ’74, and son-in-law, Robert Wigington ’73; two stepsons, David and Stephen Weber; a nephew, Willett Willis III ’68; a great-nephew, Willett Willis IV ’92; a great-niece, Ann Willis ’96 ’98; and seven grandchildren, including Erec Weber ’99. Her aunt, Marie Clough Gillis ’18; her sister, Frances Willis Fisher ’32; and her brother, Willett Ranney Willis ’36, preceded her in death.
Joseph Arnold ’34, Phoenix, June 19. Joe received his M.S. from the University of Arizona in 1936 and his M.P.A. from Harvard in 1951. His career focused on teaching, research, and public administration with the U.S. Forest Service and Arizona State Land Department. He is survived by his sons, Clay and Lynn, and one grandson. His wife Elaine predeceased him.
Margaret Kirby Young ’34, Manitou Springs, Colo., June 7. A member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Colorado College, Margaret remained active in community groups and was a Red Cross volunteer for 28 years. She was the oldest living native of Manitou Springs at the time of her death. She was predeceased by husband Richard ’33. Her daughter, Sandra Miller; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren survive her.
Audrey Gill Calef ’35, Ashland, Ore., Apr. 16. Audrey graduated with a degree in chemistry. Predeceased by husband Fred, she is survived by her children, Otis Calef and Jean Aspinall, and one grandson.
Elizabeth Harrington Manning ’36, Brookings, S.D., Apr. 8. Elizabeth taught school on the eastern plains of Colorado until she married Melvin Manning in 1941. They settled in South Dakota, where she became a docent at the South Dakota Art Museum. Her children, James and Peggy; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and nephews Robert Harrington ’77, Michael Harrington ’89, and Patrick Harrington ’93 survive her. Her husband Melvin preceded her in death.
Laird Smith ’37, Grand Junction, Colo., May 5. While at Colorado College, Laird was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and edited the Tiger newspaper. He received his L.L.B. from the University of Colorado in 1940. Laird served on various committees and boards, including more than 25 years on the board of directors for Valley Federal Savings and Loan in Grand Junction. His wife Doris Shock Smith ’37; children, Laird Jr. and Kay; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren survive him. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lina Smith Biggs ’34.
Annamary Reed Nelson ’38, Bloomington, Ill., May 24. “Mary” was a member of Gamma Phi Beta at Colorado College; she completed her degree in social work at the University of Nebraska. She worked in Bloomington public schools and was the first State of Illinois School Social Worker of the Year. A son, Roger, and a cousin, Ruth Rouse Nelson ’41, survive her.
Leta Bradley Adams ’39, San Antonio, Feb. 20. Leta was a member of Gamma Phi Beta; she completed her bachelor’s degree in 1940 at Colorado State University. Her cousin, Olive Landahl Young ’81, survives. Husband Wesley predeceased her.
Edward Cary ’39, Grand Junction, Colo., July 19. Edward was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He resided in Grand Junction for 51 years, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. His children, Ann, Bill, and Nels, survive him. His wife Virginia Gray Cary ’40 preceded him in death.
Richard Macrum ’40, Englewood, Colo., July 6. He was a member of Colorado College men’s basketball and baseball teams and a member of Sigma Chi; he received his master’s degree in business administration in 1946 from the University of Denver. Richard retired from a long career in banking. His wife Dorothy McKeown Macrum ’40; daughter, Margie; son, Richard Jr.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren survive him.
Betty Siebert Newsom ’40, Jacksonville, Fla., Apr. 26. At Colorado College, Betty was a member of Delta Gamma. Throughout her life, she was involved in community groups, including two garden circles and several PTAs. Betty’s children, Drucilla and Otho; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren survive her. Her husband Otho ’40 and a son, Bradley, preceded her in death.
