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1920s

William O. Snead Jr. (Col ’29 L/M) of Vienna, Va., died June 19, 2006. He was a retired rear admiral of the U.S. Navy.

1930s

Margaret Harris (Educ ’30) of Charlottesville died Dec. 17, 2006. She co-owned the Town and Country Shop for 21 years.

Joseph Page Pollard (Med ’30) of Arlington, Va., died Oct. 15, 2006. He served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy for 27 years, retiring as a captain. Dr. Pollard was a designated naval flight surgeon. He established and implemented air transportation of patients used in World War II. After World War II, Dr. Pollard concentrated on medical research and held numerous positions, including director of the astronautical medicine division for the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Pollard became director of the biological and medical sciences division of the Office of Naval Research. He was a member and leader of many professional organizations. Dr. Pollard received the Theodore C. Lyster Award of the Aerospace Medical Association for outstanding accomplishment in the field of aerospace medicine. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Pollard Cleveland (Nurs ’67, ’72).

Dorothy Havens Hargrave (Nurs ’31) of Colonial Beach, Va., died Oct. 30, 2006. Her nursing career spanned 50 years. She first worked in New York and later at Mary Washington Hospital in Virginia. She retired as nursing director of Louisa County Hospital in Virginia. Ms. Hargrave was involved in numerous fund drives for the American Cancer Society.

Stephen G. Freeman (Col ’32) of Newport Beach, Calif., died Nov. 6, 2006. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II, serving as a captain. He then entered the wholesale lumber business, forming the Stephen G. Freeman Company. An avid golfer, he was invited to play in the Crosby at Pebble Beach. His writing appeared in many publications, including the Los Angeles Times’ West magazine, Orange County Illustrated, Air California, the Daily Pilot, Reader’s Digest and the Register.

Nancy Marino Conroy (Col ’34 A/M) of Charlottesville died Oct. 13, 2006. She worked for the U.S. government and taught fourth grade in the Augusta County, Va., and Staunton, Va., public school systems. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Birch Knowles (Educ ’73 L/M).

Monroe Couper (Col ’35, Grad ’37, ’39) of Charlottesville died Nov. 23, 2006. He worked as a DuPont chemist at Benger Laboratory, where his research was pivotal in the development of nylon, Orlon and Lycra. Among his many involvements, Mr. Couper led a Great Books discussion group for 17 years in Waynesboro, Va., served as chairman of the Waynesboro School Board and founded the city’s Council for Human Relations.

William L. Davis Jr. (Engr ’35 L/M) of Carlsbad, Calif., died Jan. 20, 2006.

Mildred Caldwell McGilberry (Nurs ’36) of Salem, Va., died Dec. 14, 2006. She worked as a registered nurse, first with John Hopkins Hospital and later with Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Va.

William S. Banks (Col ’36) of Richmond, Va., died Nov. 26, 2005.

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1940s

C. Lind Bowden (Col ’40 L/M) of Gladwyne, Pa., died July 12, 2006. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity and the Thomas Jefferson Society.

Gordon Stephen Carew (Col ’40) of Palm Beach, Fla., died Sept. 5, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. After the war, Mr. Carew helped fund many nonprofit groups, including a neighborhood association for underprivileged children. He also founded Kingsport Corp., a private family equity firm. Beginning in 1972, he owned and operated a stationery and gift business in Palm Beach named Vivi’s, after his wife.

Julian H. Frieden (Med ’40) of Beverly Hills, Calif., died Dec. 11, 2006. Dr. Frieden was elected the first chief of staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Steward W. O’Rear (Engr ’40) of Aiken, S.C., died Dec. 4, 2006. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He served in World War II. Mr. O’Rear graduated from the U.S. Navy Russian Language Training School at the University of Colorado and was a lieutenant in Naval Intelligence in Washington, D.C. He first worked for DuPont in central research, and later as a chemical engineer in charge of the technical information service for DuPont.

William B. Shippen (Engr ’40) of Sykesville, Md., died Aug. 2, 2006.

Alden G. Bigelow (Col ’41, Grad ’47, ’57) of Charlottesville died Dec. 12, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Bigelow was a professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University. He retired after 25 years as professor emeritus and a scholarship was established in his honor. Survivors include sons Dennis H. Bigelow (Col ’66) and Alden E.C. Bigelow (Grad ’93).

William W. Dillard (Com ’41) of Dallas died Nov. 5, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, finishing with the rank of major. He received the Legion of Merit, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Bronze Star. He was also a member of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s secretariat at European Theater headquarters. Mr. Dillard worked as president and general sales manager for AutoBAR Systems in New York before moving to Dallas to become vice president of sales, and later president and chief executive officer of Great Southwest Corp. Mr. Dillard was involved in many premier developments in the Dallas area. He worked as president and CEO of Southland Real Estate Resources, president and CEO of Baker Crow Company and owner of William Dillard & Associates. He was elected into the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors Hall of Fame and received the Jim Moran Award from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Elizabeth Taylor Ross (Grad ’41) of Columbia, S.C., died Dec. 29, 2006. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and worked as a librarian for many years.

Russell J. Rowlett Jr. (Col ’41, Grad ’43, ’45 L/M) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Nov. 17, 2006. He retired as editor and director of publications and services for the chemical abstracts service of the American Chemical Society. He received a Presidential Citation for Research during World War II. Mr. Rowlett was a member of the Raven Society and Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity. He was also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Virginia Academy of Science.

Granville Gray Valentine Jr. (Col ’41 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died July 1, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning a Bronze Star. Mr. Valentine joined his family’s business, Valentine’s Meat-Juice Co., later known as Valentine Co., eventually purchasing the business and serving as sole owner until his retirement. He helped save the historic Kent-Valentine House in Richmond by negotiating the sale of the home to the Garden Club of Virginia. Mr. Valentine served on the board of the Valentine Museum, now known as the Valentine Richmond History Center, for more than 40 years. He also served on the board of many other organizations, including the Richmond Opera Group and the Poe Museum. He was the first president of Federated Arts of Richmond.

William Wilson Wright (Educ ’41 L/M) of Knoxville, Tenn., died Sept. 21, 2006. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War, earning the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal. Col. Wright became a civilian education specialist for the U.S. Navy. After serving three tours as a civilian in the Vietnam War, where he was an education director, Col. Wright worked for the U.S. Army as an education specialist until his retirement.

Greenhow Johnston Jr. (Engr ’42 A/M) of Palm City, Fla., died Nov. 28, 2006.

John T. "Jack" Mason Jr. (Col ’42 L/M) of Ellicott City, Md., died Nov. 13, 2006. He worked from the 1940s until his retirement as an industrial equipment salesman for Dravo Corp. In 1936, Mr. Mason attended the Olympic Games in Germany. On refusing to salute Adolf Hitler, he was arrested and jailed until diplomats were able to free him. In 1954, Mr. Mason, his wife, and a few other families, renovated an old home in Ellicott City to open the Glenelg Country School. Mr. Mason served on the board of trustees during the early years of the school, which now enrolls more than 800 students. Survivors include J. Tenney Mason III (Col ’65).

John Reeves Frizzell Jr. (Col ’43) of Alexandria, Va., died Dec. 12, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. After attending Virginia Theological Seminary, Canon Frizzell was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Virginia. After being ordained a priest, he served as rector of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Annandale, Va., for 28 years. During his 32 years in the Diocese of Virginia, he was a member and leader of many boards and committees. In 1986, he became the executive officer of the Diocese of Washington. Canon Frizzell formed the Flying Circus in Bealeton, Va., with several other pilots, performing weekly air shows in biplanes. Survivors include a son, John R. Frizzell III (Col ’70, GSBA ’78 L/M).

James M. Knopp (Col ’43, Med ’47 L/M) of Blacksburg, Va., died May 10, 2006.

Hoskins Mallory Sclater (Law ’43) of Roanoke, Va., died Dec. 11, 2006. He practiced law in Newport News, Va., and in Roanoke. For three years, he volunteered as a special assistant to the attorney general of the U.S. trying conscientious objector cases. Mr. Sclater was active in numerous civic and volunteer organizations. He also published many historical articles.

Harry Cooper (Com ’44) of Wynnewood, Pa., died Dec. 30, 2005.

Lloyd B. Harrison Jr. (Med ’45 L/M) of Hockessin, Del., died Sept. 28, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. Dr. Harrison was an ear, nose and throat specialist practicing first in Panama City, Fla., then for many years in Wilmington, Del. Survivors include a son, Lloyd B. Harrison III (Col ’80 L/M).

Wanda Davis Dixon (Nurs ’46 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Oct. 8, 2006. She was a member of the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps. She worked as a nurse for Kensington Johnston-Willis Hospital and at Retreat Hospital. She last served on Retreat Hospital’s hospice staff. Ms. Dixon was active in the Women’s Missionary Society and the Women’s Republican Club. Survivors include a son, John Samuel Dixon (Engr ’73 L/M).

Clair Liebrand (Col ’46, Med ’49) of Walla Walla, Wash, died July 20, 2006.

Barbara H. Moore (Nurs ’46) of Orange, Va., died Sept. 28, 2006. She worked as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit of Culpeper Hospital, then as an office nurse in a private practice. Ms. Moore and her husband owned and operated Moormont Orchards in Rapidan, Va., which became the largest "pick your own" orchard in Virginia. Ms. Moore also raised roses and other flowers there, and won many ribbons for her specimens.

Paul Stuart Carter (Col ’47) of Virginia Beach died Oct. 4, 2006. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served as a pastor of three Baptist churches until his retirement, when he served as interim pastor at several community churches.

Philip K. Hensel (Col ’47, Med ’51) of New Cumberland, Pa., died Oct. 12, 2006. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a general practitioner in Camp Hill, Pa., until attending law school. Dr. Hensel practiced medical-legal law representing physicians. He helped found the Rehab Corp. He spent the remainder of his career in the field of corporate medicine.

Charles Edwin Horton (Med ’47 L/M) of Suffolk, Va., died Oct. 23, 2006. He trained at the U.S. Naval Medical Center during the Korean War. Dr. Horton was the first plastic surgeon in the Hampton Roads, Va., area in 1955. He was a pioneer in the field of genital reconstruction and specialized in correcting congenital deformities. In 1989, Dr. Horton founded Physicians for Peace, a nonprofit group that organizes teams of volunteer medical professionals to train their counterparts in underdeveloped countries. He retired from private practice in 2000 to work full time for the organization. Dr. Horton also founded the Eastern Virginia Medical School’s plastic surgery division.

Robert F. Jarecke (Educ ’47, ’51 L/M) of Fair Oaks, Calif., died Sept. 16, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A lifelong educator, his roles included teacher, principal, audio-visual director, branch chief with the U.S. Office of Education in Washington and media consultant for the California Department of Education. He ended his career as director of the media center and professor of broadcast journalism at California State University, Sacramento. His students voted him their most outstanding teacher.

Trevilian Augustus Kerns Jr. (Law ’47) of Irvington, Va., died Oct. 12, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Mr. Kerns worked as a partner in the Richmond, Va., law firm of Purcell, Cherry Kerns, and Abady. The firm later became Kerns, Kastenbaum and Reinhardt, where he served as senior partner. Mr. Kerns was recognized for 50 years of service as a member of the Bar Association of the City of Richmond in 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Kerns von Zielinksi (Col ’77); and a son-in-law, Theodor von Zielinski (Med ’79).

Robert H. Knight (Law ’47 L/M) of Greenwich, Conn., died Oct. 28, 2006. He was a veteran of World War II. He taught at the U.Va. Law School from 1947 to 1949, was a founding member of the Law School Foundation and served as its president for 18 years. Mr. Knight was an attorney and antitrust expert with Shearman & Sterling in New York, including a stint as senior partner. He also worked as deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Defense Department and was appointed general counsel for the U.S. Treasury Department. During his public career, his assignments included providing the financial documents to support the exchange of supplies for the release of more than 1,000 Cuban exiles from the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Mr. Knight served as chairman of the New York Federal Reserve Bank from 1977 to 1983.

James P. Barron (Grad ’48 L/M) of Lynchburg, Va., died Nov. 21, 2006.

Phillip N. Bergen (Law ’48) of Dundee, Ore., died July 13, 2006.

Elwyn M. Bull (Col ’48, Grad ’50 L/M) of Mechanicsville, Va., died Nov. 1, 2006. He served as a shipyard draftsman during World War II. Mr. Bull worked as an economist for the CIA and the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Transportation.

Alfred Thomas Curlee (Col ’48 L/M) of Buffalo, Wyo., died Oct. 14, 2006. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He first worked at the Royal Insurance Group in Florida, later serving as vice president of sales and planning in its New York City office. He then worked as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Preferred Insurance Co. and later the National Union Insurance Co. in Washington, D.C. In 1965, he founded Atlas Underwriters in Richmond, Va., serving as chief executive officer until his retirement.

George J. Joseph (Law ’48) of Chevy Chase, Md., died Jan. 1, 2007. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He began a legal publishing business in Washington, D.C., naming his companies Jefferson Law Book and Thomas Jefferson Publishing, after U.Va.’s founder. He also established the Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce and the Journal of Law and Education. Mr. Joseph then began his career at the Yellow Cab Co. as vice president. Over the next 15 years, he would turn the then unprofitable Yellow Cab Co. into the region’s largest passenger ground transportation business. In 2001, his business was acquired by Connex Corp. He continued to serve as chairman emeritus and adviser to Yellow Transportation. Survivors include a son, Edward P. Joseph (Law ’86).

Harold Gustav Maass (Law ’48) of West Pam Beach, Fla., died Oct. 23, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy’s Air Corps as an aviator. Mr. Maass formed the law firm Alley and Maass in West Palm Beach in 1950. He was the founding president of the Palm Beach County Junior Bar Association.

Sam Pickard (Law ’48 A/M) of Washington, D.C., died Sept. 27, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He first worked as an oil and gas attorney with Lion Oil Co. After the company’s acquisition by Monsanto Co., he worked in its corporate law department. He later worked as vice president of government affairs until his retirement. He volunteered at Sibley Hospital, where he was honored as Senior Volunteer of the Year.

Henry L. Terrie Jr. (Grad ’48) of El Dorado Hills, Calif., died Nov. 1, 2006.

Catesby Penniman Jones (Col ’49 L/M) of Springfield, Va., died Oct. 29, 2006. He served in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve as lieutenant commander. Mr. Jones worked for the Department of the Navy in various positions, retiring as director of safety in the naval missile safety systems command. He was past governor of the D.C. Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a member of the D.C. Saint Andrews Society.

Thomas Dabney Kern (Engr ’49 L/M) of Charlottesville died Dec. 2, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. At U.Va., he was president of his class, a member of the Honor Committee, Omicron Delta Kappa and Trigon Engineering Society. Mr. Kern spent his career as a civil engineer with the Illinois Central Railroad. After retiring, he was an active volunteer.

William H. Mann (Col ’49) of Richmond, Va., died Dec. 5, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was former president of Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond and the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association.

Arthur G. Polizos (Col ’49 L/M) of Norfolk, Va., died Dec. 16, 2005. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Polizos founded an advertising and public relations firm, Arthur Polizos Agency, in 1965. He was a member of the Public Relations Society of America, which awarded his firm its highest national honor, the Silver Anvil. In 1987, Mr. Polizos received the Silver Medal Award from the Tidewater Society of Communicating Arts and the Advertising Federation of Greater Hampton Roads for his contributions in advertising and community-oriented public service. He received a Brotherhood Citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He served on the boards of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Association, Virginia Opera Association, Old Dominion University Athletic Foundation, Greater Norfolk Corporation and the Tidewater Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Irving H. Pritchett Jr. (Com ’49 L/M) of Prince George, Va., died Nov. 22, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He worked for 40 years at State Farm Insurance.

Dabney Waller Watts (Law ’49) of Winchester, Va., died Nov. 22, 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served for 36 years as the commonwealth’s attorney for the city of Winchester. At the time of his retirement, he was Virginia’s longest-serving commonwealth’s attorney. He was a member and leader of many professional and civic organizations.

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1950s

J. Frank Adams (Com ’50 A/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Nov. 14, 2006. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Rotunda Society. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Adams worked at Double Envelope for 43 years.

Harold G. Breeden (Engr ’50) of New Castle, Del., died Nov. 11, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Breeden worked for 32 years for DuPont Company as a chemical engineer and senior process engineer. He received the William Ralston Memorial Award from the American Chemical Society for excellence in scientific writing.

Michael Condit Fox (Engr ’50 L/M) of Woodbridge, Va., died Oct. 14, 2006. He joined his family’s business, Fox Realty, in 1954 as a surveyor and engineer and retired as president. He was past president of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Mr. Fox was an avid sailor, annually sailing around the Caribbean. Survivors include a son, Tom Fox (Grad ’84).

Melvin B. Franklin (Com ’50) of Norwood, N.C., died Sept. 7, 2006.

Andrew Charles Holup (Engr ’50) of Stanardsville, Va., died Dec. 8, 2006. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and survivor of Pearl Harbor. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Marie Holup Dolan (Col ’77, Arch ’80 L/M); and a granddaughter, Colleen M. Dolan (Col ’09).

George Nicolas Acker (Law ’51) of Crawfordville, Fla., died Dec. 23, 2005.

Marian S. Ackerman (Law ’51) of Houston died Feb. 25, 2006.

Winifred "Fred" Owens Craft (Law ’51) of Austin, Texas, died Oct. 16, 2006. He attended the Air Corps Flying Cadet Program, receiving his wings as a first lieutenant. During World War II, he commanded flying attack missions as a major. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal and the Bronze Star. Upon graduation, Lt. Col. Craft became assistant staff judge advocate for Gen. MacArthur’s Headquarters in Japan. He later commanded a bomb squadron at Pinecastle Air Force Base, Florida, and an operations squadron at Whellus Air Force Base, Tripoli, Libya. He spent most of his career in the Strategic Air Command. After retiring from active duty, he worked as a lawyer in El Paso, Texas, and then Austin. He later became Austin’s assistant city attorney, specializing in tax law.

Jack Falleur (Law ’51) of Fairborn, Ohio, died July 9, 2006.

Mary Virginia Riggan Downing Irving (Educ ’51, ’52, ’54) of Waynesboro, Va., died Nov. 15, 2006. She worked as a seventh-grade teacher and educational consultant for Ginn and Company Publishers. She also served on the faculty and as an associate dean at Mary Baldwin College.

James R. Jones (Law ’51 A/M) of McLean, Va., died Aug. 11, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in the invasion of Normandy. He received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and ETO ribbon with five battle stars. Mr. Jones practiced law in Washington, D.C., for 40 years.

Peggy Joyce Morris (Nurs ’51) of Fredericksburg, Va., died Oct. 2, 2006. She worked as a registered nurse at Mary Washington Hospital for more than 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Louise Tate (Educ ’71).

Henry M. Tanner Jr. (Med ’51) of South Hill, Va., died May 5, 2006.

Mary Sheila Armstrong Lewis (Grad ’52 L/M) of Warsaw, Va., died Nov. 6, 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Emily Jane Lewis Wilkinson (Com ’81 L/M); and a son-in-law, Colin R. Wilkinson (Com ’80 A/M).

John G. Chanin (Col ’52) of Orlando, Fla., died April 21, 2006. He was a national radio writer, director and executive. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He wrote and aired sports shows for Armed Forces Radio. Mr. Chanin first worked at CBS, producing a classical-music radio program and later an evening sports show. He co-authored three books. Mr. Chanin later transferred to ABC, where he wrote and produced weekend sports radio broadcasts. He produced radio broadcasts for two Olympics and organized a radio network for the Florida Citrus Bowl. In 1987, he was recruited by Emmis Broadcasting to create the world’s first all-sports radio station. He ended his career as general manager of Florida’s Radio Network.

Pinckney H. Cox (Engr ’52) of Mechanicsville, Va., died Dec. 7, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Cox worked as an engineer for Western Electric and later for C&P Telephone, retiring after 24 years of service. He volunteered for the Ashcake Volunteer Rescue Squad.

G. Lennard Gold (Med ’52 L/M) of Aiken, S.C., died Oct. 12, 2006. Dr. Gold practiced at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, in the chemotherapy section. He later served as the assistant director of tumor service at the Georgetown Medical Division of D.C. General Hospital and as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Marion H. Hamilton (Grad ’52 L/M) of Essex, Conn., died Sept. 28, 2006. During World War II, she was a director of the American Red Cross in Oxford, England. Ms. Hamilton first worked as dean of students of Westhampton College at the University of Richmond. She later served as an assistant professor of English at Wellesley College and as headmistress at the Ellis School in Pennsylvania. She retired as headmistress of the Williams School in Connecticut. She was a past president of the National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls and a former trustee of the Thames Science Center.

John E. Holford (Engr ’52) of Fredericksburg, Va., died Jan. 22, 2006.

Thomas Rose Jarman Jr. (Col ’52 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 7, 2006.

K. William Kolbe (Law ’52 L/M) of Essex Fells, N.J., died Oct. 15, 2006. He worked for 53 years at the law firm of Thelen, Reid & Priest in Manhattan.

Alfred Siebert Llorens (Col ’52, Med ’56 L/M) of Clemmons, N.C., died May 26, 2006. He retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service, and from the University of Missouri after 19 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Barbara St. Clair Llorens (Nurs ’53).

Robert McKay (Law ’52) of New Canaan, Conn., died June 26, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a pilot. Mr. McKay worked at the New York City law firm of Pennie and Edmonds for 31 years, serving 24 years as a partner. He was a former member of the New Canaan Town Planning and Zoning Commission.

Gordon Peters (Col ’52) of Fort Collins, Colo., died Nov. 22, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Peters was a radio announcer and salesman before working for Colorado State University in housing. He was a troop leader in the Boy Scouts.

David Stevens Byerly (Col ’53) of Berlin, Md., died Nov. 20, 2006. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent and retired as unit chief more than 30 years later. Mr. Byerly was a counselor to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma and to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rhoda Lee Felty Lockett Davis (Nurs ’53 L/M) of Blacksburg, Va., died Dec. 7, 2006. She worked as a registered nurse for more than 45 years. She was a member of the Jefferson Society.

Mildred Jameson Lapsley (Educ ’53 A/M) of Charlottesville died Nov. 5, 2006. She taught high school math, science and social studies at Buckingham Central High School, where she also coached girls athletics. She then spent 11 years teaching chemistry and math at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, where she also coached and sponsored many organizations. After obtaining a degree in guidance, she spent 24 years at Mount Vernon High School in Fairfax, Va. After retirement, she volunteered at the Martha Jefferson Cancer Care Center.

Wilson Baxter "Buddy" Rumble (Col ’53, Med ’59 L/M) of Mount Pleasant, S.C., died Nov. 29, 2006.

Mary Ann Sheaffer (Nurs ’53) of Chapel Hill, N.C., died Aug. 6, 2006. In addition to being a nurse, Ms. Sheaffer was an accomplished gem cutter, earning a Supreme Master Gemcutter certification and multiple awards from the American Society of Gemcutters. To honor her service to area children, the Mary Ann Sheaffer Award was established 12 years ago to recognize a North Carolina resident for outstanding contributions to the lives of children. Survivors include her husband, Charles I. Sheaffer (Grad ’54, Med ’58).

William D. Snyder Jr. (Educ ’53) of Richmond, Va., died Dec. 31, 2005.

Frank William Blankemeyer (Col ’54 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Oct. 23, 2006. He retired as vice president of marketing for Valleydale Meat Packers after 31 years. His community involvement included serving as an auctioneer host for public television for 30 years. He received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer and the National Conference of Christians and Jews Award.

James S. Hamilton Jr. (Col ’54) of Bridgewater, N.J., died Jan. 14, 2006.

John Arthur Hinckley (Col ’54 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Dec. 18, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. He founded Ruggles Service Corp.

Robert L. Grob (Grad ’54, ’55) of Malvern, Pa., died Oct. 22, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. He began his career as a research chemist at Esso Research and Engineering. He accepted an academic position at the University of Wheeling, later joining the faculty of Villanova University as a professor of analytical chemistry and director of a large research group. Mr. Grob graduated the largest number of doctoral students in chemistry at Villanova. He co-authored several hundred research papers and wrote many books in his field. He received the Villanova Outstanding Research Scholar Award; the Stephen Dal Nogare Award in Chromatography; the Eastern Analytical Symposium Award in Separation Science; the Award of the Chromatography Forum of the Delaware Valley; and the Rev. Daniel Egan Award for Excellence in Teaching and Science from Franciscan University. He retired from Villanova as professor emeritus, but continued to work as a consultant.

Edward M. Donohue (Col ’55) of Dedham, Mass., died Nov. 16, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Lee Pendleton Dudley (Col ’55 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Nov. 15, 2006. Survivors include a son, Lee Pendleton Dudley Jr. (Col ’82 L/M).

John W. King (Col ’55) of Mount Sinai, N.Y., died Dec. 3, 2006. He spent his career in international business. He served as managing director of Latin and European subsidiaries for Goodyear International and as managing director of Monarch Tyres UK. He is survived by John M. King (Col ’86 L/M) and Julia W. King-Olivier (Col ’91).

Julius Albert "Jay" Becker Jr. (Col ’56) of South Fork, Colo., died Oct. 27, 2006. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Becker worked in the steel industry, first with Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville, Pa., and later with American Alloy Steel Co. in Houston.

James E. Comer Jr. (Med ’56 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Dec. 24, 2006. He practiced medicine in Roanoke for more than 30 years. Dr. Comer was past president of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Society of Dermatology. Survivors include his wife, Bettie Dale Copper Comer (Educ ’56 L/M).

David W. Einsel Jr. (Grad ’56) of Tiffin, Ohio, died Oct. 30, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His military career included numerous technical assignments, including frequent involvement in nuclear weapon tests. Maj. Gen. Einsel had several staff assignments in Washington, D.C., including chief of the nuclear weapons effects and research branch. He was the initial executive director of the Strategic Defense Initiative. He chaired the Army Surgeon General’s Commission on Drug Testing and was executive director of the Commission on Nuclear Weapon Planning under President Reagan. Maj. Gen. Einsel was appointed deputy assistant to the secretary of defense and executive secretary to the Military Liaison Committee to the Department of Energy. He was also selected as the national intelligence officer at large by the director of the CIA. Along with his abundant military decorations, Maj. Gen. Einsel was elected to the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Hall of Fame. He received the Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizenship Award for his involvement with volunteer and civic organizations. Survivors include his wife, Elva Aylor Einsel (Educ ’55).

Malcolm Leckie McConnell (Law ’56 L/M) of Palm Desert, Calif., died Oct. 3, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. McConnell maintained a law practice in Sacramento, Calif., for 35 years, specializing in real estate law.

Sydenham K. Hardie Jr. (Com ’57 L/M) of Tampa, Fla., died Nov. 22, 2006. At U.Va., he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, captain of the swim team and president of the V Club. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, then as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Hardie worked for the Exchange National Bank and later became vice president and general manager of the House of Threads. He then joined Raybro Electric Supplies as vice president, director of purchasing, and later as sales manager. Mr. Hardie was director of Pan American Bank of America for more than 10 years. He served on the boards of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa YMCA. He was also president of numerous charitable organizations.

Sidney A. Bailey (Com ’58) of Richmond, Va., died Oct. 28, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After working for 20 years with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Mr. Bailey served for two decades as Virginia commissioner of financial institutions. In this role, Mr. Bailey ensured that Virginia financial institutions fulfilled obligations to customers. He was the only bank regulator to object to the corrupt Bank of Commerce and Credit International’s bid to join the U.S. market.

Glenn Cruise (Educ ’58) of Pearisburg, Va., died June 5, 2006.

Richard M. Fielding (GSBA ’58) of Norristown, Pa., died Aug. 20, 2006.

Anthony F. Fireman (Col ’58 L/M) of Pittsburgh died Oct. 22, 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for 37 years with U.S. Steel, retiring in charge of its shareholder services. He served two terms as president of the Corporate Transfer Agents Association. At U.Va., Mr. Fireman lived on the Lawn and served as chief announcer, station manager and president of WUVA.

Ray C. Hunt Jr. (Grad ’58 L/M) of Nellysford, Va., died Dec. 12, 2006. He served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. As an undergraduate, he played in the 1953 College World Series of Baseball and was named an All-American. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and received the 1957 gold medal for earning the highest CPA examination score in Virginia. Mr. Hunt was a U.Va. faculty member for 39 years. He was the F.S. Cornell Professor of Free Enterprise at the School of Commerce. He also held many administrative positions at U.Va., including vice president for business and finance and chief operating officer. He received numerous awards during his career, including the Thomas Jefferson Award, the University’s highest honor. Recently, he was secretary and treasurer for the alumni board of trustees of the University of Virginia Endowment Fund. Mr. Hunt was appointed by four Virginia governors to multiple terms on both the Virginia State Board of Accountancy and the Virginia Supplemental Retirement Board. He was also active in local charitable organizations, including United Way. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Sibold Hunt (Nurs ’57 L/M); two daughters, Mary Hunt Cardin (Grad ’85) and Margaret Hunt Corcoran (Nurs ’89); and a son, Peter D. Hunt (Com ’91 L/M). Memorial donations may be made to the Ray C. Hunt Memorial Fund to benefit the McIntire School of Commerce, c/o the University of Virginia Development Office, P.O. Box 400807, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4807.

Grenville Garside (Law ’59) of Norfolk, Conn., died Sept. 22, 2006.

G.L. Buist Rivers Jr. (Law ’59 L/M) of Hollywood, S.C., died Oct. 26, 2006. He was a career attorney and partner at the law firm now known as Young, Clement, Rivers. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Rivers was a supporter of the Charleston Fire Department and a former board chairman of the Charleston Board of Firemasters.

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1960s

Pye Chamberlayne (Col ’60) of Boyce, Va., died Oct. 20, 2006. He was a newsman and broadcaster. He first worked at Agence France-Presse. He began working at United Press International in 1962, where he remained until 2005. For the majority of his career, he reported on Congress and politics, primarily as a radio correspondent. He was included in the book, The Boys on the Bus, about the reporters covering the 1972 presidential campaign.

Hugh Hampton Young II (Med ’61 L/M) of Weston, Mass., died Oct. 29, 2006.

Harrison C. Eldredge (Grad ’62 A/M) of Albuquerque, N.M., died Oct. 10, 2006.

William T. Fennel (Law ’63) of Charlottesville died Nov. 28, 2006. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy after graduating from the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School. Mr. Fennel worked as an attorney for Robert M. Musselman and Associates in Charlottesville and for Casey, Grimley & Ragallar in Nags Head, N.C. Survivors include a son, William Temple Fennell (Engr ’85 L/M).

C.L. Hardy (Grad ’63) of Blacksburg, Va., died Dec. 13, 2006. He taught English at Virginia Tech for more than 20 years.

Frederick R. Dieker Jr. (Grad ’64) of South Amboy, N.J., died April 10, 2006.

Herbert A. Elliot Jr. (Col ’64 L/M) of Houston died March 24, 2006.

Earl H. Geil (Com ’64) of Panama City, Fla., died Nov. 3, 2006. He entered the U.S. Air Force as a reconnaissance pilot, serving in Vietnam. After the war, he flew assignments all over the world. His numerous decorations and commendations included the Distinguished Flying Cross. Lt. Col. Geil later worked as the owner and broker of Emerald Coast Realty and owner of Chef’s Shoppe. He was named Realtor of the Year. An avid vertical caver, he invented the water-cooled rappel spool. He was named a fellow of the National Speleological Society.

Thomas Marshall Fawley II (Engr ’65 L/M) of Saltville, Va., died Oct. 4, 2006. He worked as an engineer with Olin in Saltville, then with Hapco in Abingdon, Va., until his retirement. He was an active member of the local Car Nuts Club. Survivors include a son, Thomas Marshall Fawley III (Col ’98 L/M).

Charles White Hess (Law ’65) of Mission Hills, Kan., died Oct. 11, 2006. He worked as a law clerk for the U.S. Department of Justice and as a judge advocate general officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Hess was an attorney with the law firm of Bryan Cave, and a partner in two law firms, Linde Thomson and Smith Gill. His professional involvements included serving as trustee of the Johnson County Bar Foundation, president of the City Council of Mission Hills, and a member of the city’s Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board.

Lawrence J. McEvoy Jr. (Law ’65) of Atlanta died July 21, 2006.

JoAnne Winney Scott (Grad ’65) of Annandale, Va., died Sept. 18, 2006. In the 1970s, she volunteered as a trained lactation specialist through La Leche League. Recognizing the need for consistent standards among lactation specialists, Ms. Scott became director of La Leche League’s lactation consultant department, helping to develop educational programs, professional regulations and certification tests for specialists. In 1985, she became founding director of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, which certifies specialists in breast-feeding by administering a testing program and requiring recertification every five years. Ms. Scott published papers on breast-feeding and spoke at many international conferences. Survivors include a son, Christopher D. Scott (Law ’93). Memorial donations may be sent to the JoAnne W. Scott Scholarship Fund at MILCC, 7245 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Charles N. "Skip" Berents Jr. (GSBA ’66) of Boston died Oct. 8, 2006. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Berents worked as a security analyst and, from 1981, as an investment counselor. Most recently, he was managing principal and chief investment officer at North American Management. Mr. Berents was director and former president of the Boston Security Analysts Society and a trustee of the Boston Chamber Music Society.

Robert B. Craven (Col ’66 L/M) of Wilmington, N.C., died June 7, 2006. He retired as a captain in the U.S. Public Health Service after 32 years. Dr. Craven traveled frequently to investigate disease outbreaks all over the world, including in Sierra Leone, where he was field director of the Lassa Fever Research Project. His last assignment was as chief of the epidemiology section of the Centers for Disease Control in Fort Collins, Colo. He was a member of Theta Chi fraternity.

William John Giacofci (Law ’66 L/M) of Chester, Md., died Dec. 14, 2006. He served in the Peace Corps for three years as a legal adviser to the Ethiopian emperor. Mr. Giacofci was an attorney, first with the firm Venable, Baetjer & Howard, then with the Maryland Casualty Co. and the state attorney general’s office. He later established a general legal practice in Queenstown, Md.

Vincent D. Sapp (Com ’66) of Fort Myers, Fla., died July 17, 2006.

Paul H. Rogers (Col ’67 L/M) of Phoenixville, Pa., died Dec. 28, 2006. He was the first cardiologist to practice in Phoenixville, and held this position for more than 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and skier. Survivors include a daughter, Lara Rogers Krawchuck (Col ’92 L/M); a brother, Louis Rogers (Law ’84); a sister-in-law, Paula Rogers (Nurs ’84); and nieces Jennifer Schwartz (Col ’03) and Erika Schwartz (Col ’09 L/M).

Margaret Eckbreth Christmas (Educ ’68 L/M) of Charlottesville died Dec. 12, 2006.

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1970s

Carter H. Cowan (Educ ’70 L/M) of Midlothian, Va., died June 17, 2006. He was a member of the Virginia National Guard. As a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, he landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day. He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel. He then had a career as a civilian employee of the U.S. Army.

Richard Alan Hafter (Com ’72) of Columbia, S.C., died April 11, 2004. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. Mr. Hafter worked for Allied Chemical, then for NCR as a financial manager and product manager. He received a 20-year pin from NCR and was recognized for his community service by the local NAACP chapter. Mr. Hafter was published in the journal Management Accounting Quarterly.

Alice P. Sutton (Educ ’72 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died April, 28, 2006.

James M. Rinaca (Engr ’73, Law ’76 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Dec. 6, 2006. He was a partner and attorney in the regulated industries and government relations field with Hunton & Williams. At U.Va., Mr. Rinaca was a DuPont Scholar, a member of the Seven Society and a member of the IMP Society. He was a member and former president of the Virginia Engineering Foundation.

Michael Slaymaker (Engr ’74) of Dayton, Ohio, died Aug. 11, 2006.

Florence Elizabeth Burnop Neel (Educ ’75) of Marion, Va., died Dec. 10, 2006. She began her teaching career at a one-room schoolhouse in Saltville, Va. She then taught sixth grade at Rich Valley School. After retirement, she taught at the Blue Ridge Job Corps and privately tutored.

Bruce H. Pasewark (Col ’75, Grad ’79) of Dunkirk, Md., died May 12, 2006.

Thomas C. Singer (Col ’75) of Washington, D.C., died Nov. 8, 2006. He was a writer and former English professor. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Singer McQueston (Col ’80 L/M); and niece, Katherine A. McQueston (Col ’09 L/M).

Anne Mary Dauria (Educ ’76) of Baltimore died Oct. 10, 2006.

Darrell Dewey (Col ’77) of Ashburn, Va., died Dec. 19, 2005.

Joseph "Jeff" Mattison III (GSBA ’77) of Osterville, Mass., died Oct. 4, 2006. He was a certified financial adviser. He was also an avid sailor, and spent many years living on his boat.

Joe Wisniewski (Grad ’77) of McLean, Va., died Aug. 9, 2006.

Charlotte Doretta Dahl Conger (Educ ’78) of Parma, Ohio, died Oct. 17, 2006. She first worked for the U.S. Army’s Stars and Stripes magazine in Germany. She taught English and journalism at McLean High School in McLean, Va., also serving as adviser to the school newspaper. She concluded her career as a guidance counselor.

Debra E. Korobkin (Col ’78 L/M) of Phoenix died Nov. 8, 2006. She was a technical writer and editor.

John Charles Lawrence Jr. (Grad ’78) of Earlysville, Va., died Dec. 19, 2006. He was a professor of pharmacology at U.Va. Previously, Dr. Lawrence was a professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where he focused his research on diabetes and insulin action and played a key role in its Diabetes Center. At U.Va., he helped obtain one of the only National Institutes of Health-funded diabetes centers in the country and served as the associate director of the University’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center. Among his many hobbies, Dr. Lawrence was an avid backpacker and beekeeper. Survivors include his wife, Linda Lawrence (Educ ’78); and three sons, Justin E. Lawrence (Col ’04, Grad ’09), Matthew W. Lawrence (Col ’07) and Robert T. Lawrence (Engr ’09).

Stephen Paris Sarver (Engr ’78) of Richmond, Va., died Nov. 24, 2006. He worked for Dominion Resources at various locations, including the Surry Nuclear Power Plant.

David C. Albrecht (Engr ’79, ’83) of San Jose, Calif., died June 10, 2006. He worked as a computer software developer for 25 years.

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1980s

Dennis Richard Czajkowski (Grad ’80, ’84) of Acton, Mass., died Oct. 5, 2006. A career psychologist and counselor, he last served as director of psychological services at Laurel Hill Inn in Medford, Mass. Survivors include Ree Wells Czajkowski (Nurs ’81).

Leonard Jackson Davis II (Col ’81) of Shipman, Va., died Dec. 13, 2006. He was a retired systems engineer.

Frank L. Cole (Nurs ’83) of East Bridgewater, Mass., died June 1, 2006. He was a former chair of the department of acute and continuing care at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He was also the former head of its School of Nursing’s emergency nurse practitioner program.

Susan M. Knorr (Nurs ’83) of Chesapeake, Va., died Nov. 18, 2006. She focused her career on the medical care of children, serving at Children’s Hospital in Boston and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk.

Luann A. Pittard (Col ’83) of Midlothian, Va., died March 29, 2006. Survivors include a brother, W. Steven Pittard (Com ’87).

Oscar P. "Weej" Ryder Jr. (Col ’83) of Alexandria, Va., died Dec. 8, 2006. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Maureen McMahon Walter (Arch ’84) of Albuquerque, N.M., died May 17, 2005.

Evan James Kittredge (Col ’85 L/M) of Charlottesville died Oct. 14, 2006. He was a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity. Mr. Kittredge worked as a U.Va. bus driver while in school. In 1985, he became operations supervisor of transportation. He was later promoted to manager of the U.Va. Transportation System, a position he held for 10 years.

Mark Keith Tiller (Col ’85 L/M) of Newport News, Va., died Nov. 25, 2006. He was employed by Norfolk Marine. An avid singer and actor, he was active in the Virginia Choral Society, St. John’s Episcopal Church Choir and the Peninsula Community Theatre. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ann Waite Tiller (Col ’85 L/M); his daughter, Megan Drew Tiller; his brother, Michael Tiller (Com ’87); and his sister-in-law, M. Brooke Garrett Tiller (Com ’87 L/M).

John D. Thalhimer (Com ’88 L/M) of Marietta, Ga., died Oct. 30, 2006. He was an attorney in private practice.

Michael J. Kline (Med ’89) of Lexington, Ky., died Oct. 19, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Florence A.N. Melio (Med ’89).

1990s

Burak Nizamoglu (Com ’98) of Istanbul, Turkey, died Oct. 6, 2006. He was a board member for Nizamoglu Holding and general manager of ALNIZ Marketing Display Systems. He also served on the board of the Young Executives and Businessmen Association in Turkey and was a contributing writer for BAZ magazine. A classroom in Galatasaray University in Istanbul is named after Mr. Nizamoglu. He was an avid world traveler, horseback rider and tennis player. To share memories and photos, visit buraknizamoglu.com.

Amit A. Durve (Com ’99) of Herndon, Va., died Oct. 21, 2006. He first worked for Verizon Communications as a software engineer. He later worked with Oracle Corp. as a consultant, receiving the QOOL 2006 Award for his top performance. Recently, Mr. Durve had joined Deloitte & Touche Consulting. Prior to moving to Herndon, Mr. Durve and his wife opened Maharaja Indian Cuisine on the Corner at U.Va.

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2000s

Candy H. Buss (Educ ’00) of Staunton, Va., died Jan. 11, 2006.

Tarisa "Tara" Lennox (Col ’02) of Seattle died Sept. 7, 2006.

Elisabeth Kelly King Reilly (Col ’03) of Norfolk, Va., died Nov. 11, 2006. At U.Va., she wrote for the Cavalier Daily and won a Virginia Press Association award for a series about relationships on campus. She also volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program through Madison House. Ms. Reilly worked as a sales manager at Auto Mart while freelance writing for various local publications. Survivors include her husband, Craig Reilly; her mother, Nancy Kirkley King (Col ’75); grandfather Harvey Lee Lindsay Jr. (Col ’51 L/M); and an uncle, William Edward King (Col ’76 L/M). Memorial donations may be made to the Elisabeth Kelly King Reilly Scholarship Fund at The Norfolk Foundation, One Commercial Place, Suite 1410, Norfolk, VA 23510, or at www.norfolkfoundation.org. The scholarship benefits Maury High School graduates attending U.Va.

Jennifer L. Bernhards (Col ’04) of Springfield, Va., died Oct. 14, 2006.

Scott Matthew Hayes (Engr ’04) of Annapolis, Md., died March 5, 2006. At U.Va., he was a member of the U.Va. Pep Band and its director during his fourth year. He was a member of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. After graduating with distinction, he worked as a software engineer for Northrop Grumman.

Terrence J. Hopkins (Law ’04) of Mount Vernon, Ill., died Oct. 16, 2006. He worked as a state’s attorney of Franklin County until his appointment as circuit judge. He was chief judge of the 2nd Judicial Circuit for five years. Justice Hopkins was then elected to the Illinois Appellate Court, 5th Judicial Appellate District, and served two years as presiding judge of the district.

Elizabeth Michelle "Lizzy" Hafter (Col ’06, Educ ’09) of Columbia, S.C., died Sept. 29, 2006. She was pursing a master’s degree in social studies education. She worked in the graduate education library at U.Va. Ms. Hafter performed in the play Spectrum, in addition to other drama department productions, while an undergraduate. Survivors include her mother, Joanne Hafter; and a sister. Memorial donations may be made to the Lizzy Hafter Memorial Fund, c/o University of Virginia, P.O. Box 3446, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

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Family & Friends

Robert W. Haigh, former dean of the Darden School of Business, died Dec. 23, 2006, in Charlottesville. He joined the faculty of Darden in 1979 as a professor of business and was appointed dean in 1980. As dean, Mr. Haigh increased Darden’s research efforts, restructured the dean’s office and expanded fundraising goals. He appointed the committee that laid the groundwork for Darden’s eventual physical expansion. After his deanship, Mr. Haigh returned to full-time teaching and research. He also served as director of the Tayloe Murphy International Business Studies Center. Prior to joining U.Va., Mr Haigh was an executive with Swedlow Inc., Xerox Corp., Standard Oil Company, Freeport Minerals Co. and Helmerich & Payne. Mr. Haigh was a director of the nonprofit Horizon Institute and served as a member of the editorial board for the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia H. Durtan (Educ ’74); a son-in-law, Stanley Joseph Durtan (Educ ’87); and a granddaughter, Lindsay Durtan Friesen (Col ’00).

James Lawrence "Brow" Meem Jr., former chairman of U.Va.’s nuclear engineering department and director of its nuclear reactor facility, died May 8, 2006, in Charlottesville. Mr. Meem joined the faculty in 1957 as a professor of nuclear engineering. He directed the nuclear reactor facility for 20 years, overseeing the startup of the U.Va. reactor in 1960. In 1981, he retired as professor emeritus. Prior to his work at U.Va., Mr. Meem was director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s nuclear operations and testing, and chief reactor scientist at American Locomotive Company Products Inc., where he was in charge of the startup and operation of one of the nation’s first nuclear power plants. He was the author of the textbook Two Group Reactor Theory. Mr. Meem was a consultant for many laboratories throughout his career and was a former chairman of the American Nuclear Society’s reactor operations division.

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