Ron Tuttle ’60, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, July 19. Ron was a member of Kappa Sigma. He received his Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Manitoba-Winnipeg in 1966. Involved in many aspects of pharmaceutical development, he holds several U.S. and European patents for life-saving drugs. In retirement, he continued to pursue his passion for flying. Ron is survived by his wife Arlene; a son, Jeff; and three grandchildren.
Elizabeth Wyckoff Neel ’60, Corralitos, Calif., June 12, 2006. A member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Elizabeth completed her undergraduate education at the University of California-Berkeley, attaining her master’s degree in education from Wayne State University in 1975. After returning to California from Germany in 1990, she opened her own consulting firm while staying active in community organizations. Her sons, Michael and Peter, survive her.
Judy Swan Osipov ’61, Barre, Mass., May 13, 2006. At Colorado College, Judy was a member of Alpha Phi. She and husband George co-owned and operated several businesses. Judy was a member of several country clubs while living in various locations, including two years in Paris. An avid golfer, she once scored a hole-in-one! She is survived by husband George; three children, Debra, Robert, and Theresa; and four grandchildren.
Paul Szilagyi ’61, North Miami Beach, Fla., June 9. Paul attended Colorado College on a scholarship from the International Rescue Committee. While at Colorado College, he was a member of the men’s soccer team and the Mountain Club. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He was instrumental in vascular prosthetics, where he patented an implantable device named after him in 1986. His wife Magda and a stepson, Bryan, survive him.
Ransom Reynolds ’66, Santa Fe, N.M., July 19. While at Colorado College, he was a member of Kappa Sigma and the tour choir. For 34 years, Ransom owned Reynolds Insurance and Reynolds Financial Services in Santa Fe, the oldest continually operated agency in New Mexico. His wife Susan and a daughter, Stephanie, survive him.
John Kelley ’70, Denver, May 20. John earned his master’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado in 1979. He worked for the Colorado Department of Human Services for many years and was closely involved with the Mask Project, the chief fundraising event for Denver Hospice, where he was a volunteer for seven years.
James Pierson ’71, Colorado Springs, June 28. James received his master’s degree from Colorado College. He was an administrator in Colorado Springs District 11 schools for 27 years and ran for state representative in 1992. His leisure activities included fishing, reading, riding his motorcycle, and enjoying bluegrass music. His wife Gertrude survives him, as do his two daughters, a son, and several grandchildren.
Christopher Smith ’71, Aspen, Colo., June 25. At Colorado College, Chris was on the men’s soccer and ski teams. He moved to Aspen after graduation, where he owned the Aspen Earth Moving Company and was an active community member. An environmental enthusiast, he was involved in Independence Pass restoration, Roaring Fork River habitat enhancement, and bicycle path construction, among other projects. Chris is survived by his wife Toni; a daughter, Colby; and two sons, Cotter and Bridger.
Nicholas Stovall ’72, Casper, Wyo., Apr. 30. Nicholas worked as a mud engineer and consultant throughout the Rocky Mountain region with the Rawhide Mud Company, which he started. He was an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast, and competed in biking events throughout Wyoming. His daughter, Annie, survives him.
Ty Woosley ’85, Bellevue, Wash., Jan. 11. Ty’s interests included computers, skiing, gardening, cooking, and his tropical fish and coral aquarium. Ty is survived by his wife Helene and his stepdaughters, Rachel and Erin.
YunJin Oh Lyso ’04, Seoul, South Korea, July 13. YunJin was serving in the Christian Ministries office of Seoul Foreign School with her husband Amos, whom she married June 23, 2007. YunJin is survived by Amos; mother Inhee Kang; father Soo Keun Oh; a brother, Doo Hwan Oh; and her American family: Stuart, Nan, Jeff, Jenni, and Lauri Thomas ’04.
Josiah Danielson ’06, Minnetonka, Minn., Apr. 30. Josiah is survived by his parents Lori and Joel; a brother, Micah; and a sister, Katie.
FRIEND
Margaret Hill, Dallas, June 14. Margaret was the widow of Al Hill Sr. ’26. Together she and Al built the Garden of the Gods and Kissing Camels country clubs, and owned and operated Seven Falls in Colorado Springs. Margaret was involved in many civic and community organizations in Texas and Colorado. She is survived by her children, Lyda, Al Jr., and Alinda; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
