inmemoriam ’00 s ’09 Tracy L. (McAdoo) Gerkin, 34, BA interdisciplinary studies, of Medina, Wash., formerly of Marysville, Wash., and Columbus, Ohio, died June 15, 2010.
’90 s ’98 Lori Ann Noerenberg Zakour, 47, BA women’s studies, died Dec. 14, 2005, in New Orleans. ’97 Scott Kittilstved, 35, BA radio/TV, died April 18, 2010, in Spokane, where he was a telecommunications sales associate. ’97 and ’87 Tom E. Tupper, 56, MBA and BA psychology, died May 13, 2010. He was a CFO for multiple businesses during his career and had taught business classes at EWU. ’96 Karlyn Tomta, 48, BA social work, died April 3, 2010. She was a social worker at Highline Medical Center in Burien, Wash. ’95 Daniel J. Brown, 43, BA physics, died June 23, 2010, in Spokane. ’93 William “Bill” Christianson, 55, MA education, died May 19, 2010, in Spokane. He taught at Ferris High School in Spokane and at Cheney High School. He was the state-area leader for DECA competitions for many years.
’92 Lenora M. Schwartz, 79, BA visual arts, died March 25, 2010. One of her proudest accomplishments was returning to college to earn her bachelor’s degree after raising her family. ’91 Dolly Richendrfer, 61, MA English, died April 3, 2010, in Kennewick, Wash. She was a writer for Energy Northwest and Bechtel.
’80 s ’88 and ’81 Wesley Spaulding, 76, MS and BA developmental psychology, died April 8, 2010, in Spokane. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and after retirement, received his master’s degree. He worked for many years as a psychologist at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, Wash. ’84 Frank E. Petek, 59, BA business, died April 18, 2010, in Spokane. The motorcycle brand Bultaco, became synonymous with his solelyowned dealership. He was a marathon runner and coached cross-county at North Central High School in Spokane. ’83 Susan Frick, 55, BA social work and BA government, died March 27, 2010. She lived and worked in Spokane for more than 25 years, before moving to Moses Lake, Wash. ’81 Douglas Trainor, 55, BA accounting, died June 23, 2010. He was an auditor for the state of Washington for 19 years and was a certified public accountant.
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’81 and ’78 Linda (Blanco) Parkes, 63, MSW and BA social work, died March 1, 2010. She worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs, where, through her efforts as the team leader, the Veteran’s Outreach Center-Spokane was awarded a Vet Center of Excellence numerous times.
’70 s ’78 Timothy Mutch, 58, BA biology, died in June 2010. He was a teacher and coach in Nevada for more than 20 years. Most recently he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Idaho Falls, Idaho. ’77 Charlotte (Rousseau) Greene, 84, BA applied psychology, died April 15, 2010. She and her first husband, Tom, owned Rousseau Photographers in Spokane, where she worked as a wedding photographer. She later married Frank Greene. ’77 William Brasher Schorr, 60, BS biology, died Feb. 13, 2010, in an avalanche in the mountains of the South Fork Valley near Eagle River, Alaska, where he lived. He worked for Fish and Game, before he began teaching in the Anchorage, Iditarod and Pribilof Island school districts and in the St. Croix islands. For the past 20 years, he was a custom woodworker. ’75 Michael Schaar, 57, BA business, died June 2, 2010, in Spokane Valley. He worked as a branch manager for Pacific Metal Co. for 33 years. Celebrating Golden Grads, the Class of 1960 and Service Organizations
Friday, Oct. 22 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Early Registration Welcome Back Reception and Service Organization Tribute Reception honoring the wonderful service organizations of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. If you were in the Intercollegiate Knights, the Sponsor Corps, the Spurs, Tawankas, or any of the many other groups, make plans to join us for a special tribute. $10 Homecoming Parade, Bonfire and Pep Rally, Homecoming Bed Races First and “C” St., downtown Cheney
Saturday, Oct. 23 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Golden Grads Chat Session I – free Remembering Eastern Presentation and Reception Join University archivist and historian, Dr. Charles Mutschler, for a presentation on the transformations at the university since 1960. Treats will be hosted by the Friends of JFK Library. Free. Lunch with the President Enjoy a pregame barbecue lunch with President and Mrs. Rodolfo Arévalo on the EWU campus. Homecoming Football Game Your game ticket includes VIP seating and a spirit pack. Get ready to cheer the Eagles against Sacramento State! $10 Golden Grads Chat Session II. Free Reunion Wine Tasting and Dinner Dance Begin the evening with a wine tasting, dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a chance to kick up your heels like you did years ago at the Sno Ball, mixers, Military Ball and La Tolo. The evening concludes with medallion ceremonies for Golden Grads and 1960 grads. $45
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For the most recent information call 509.359.4550 or 888.EWU.ALUM. You can register online at http://alumni.ewu.edu.
’74 Diane Cadagan, 58, BA education, died on April 23, 2010, in Spokane, where she spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher. She won numerous honors including, the Spokane Public School District’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and she was repeatedly named in Who’s Who in American Education. ’74 Stephen Guy, 59, BA social science, died June 10, 2010. He worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years. ’73 James D. Evavold, 60, BS nursing, died April 19, 2010. He worked as a psychiatric nurse at Western State Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, Cabrini, Highline Medical Center and Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Wash. ’72 Rodney R. Block, 63, BA recreation administration, died March 4, 2010, in Richland, Wash., where he lived for the past 34 years. He was a retired administrator for the city of Richland Parks and Recreation Department. ’72 Lawrence Freeman, 69, BA sociology, died in June in Spokane. He spent 31 years working for the Spokane Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He enjoyed bicycling and it wasn’t uncommon for him to do a 50-100 mile bike ride three-five days a week. ’72 Larry Smith, 65, BA sociology, died June 7, 2010, in Spokane. He served on the Cheney Police force for 33 years. ’71 Audrey Sybila Geistwhite Cochrane, 84, BA child development, died Dec. 2, 2009. She taught for nearly 20 years in Cusick, Wash. ’70 Lee Tillotson, 73, BA industrial technology, died Feb. 26, 2010. He was one of the principal architects of the railroad museum at the Spokane Interstate Fair & Expo Center. He worked as a printer/printing teacher at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, then at Spokane Community College, becoming a department chair before retiring.
’60 s ’69 Earlene Verhaag, 62, BA social science, died on April 26, 2010. She worked for 26 years for the state of Washington Employment Security Department. ’68 Michael Gallegos, 63, BA biology, died March 15, 2010, in Spokane. He worked for the state of Washington for 20 years. ’68 Charles Rockness, 72, BA business, died March 27, 2010, in Rosalia, Wash. He began his career as a professional fisherman, before becoming a certified public accountant.
’68 Monty “Skip” Wolfrum, 66, BA education, died June 14, 2010. He was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in the West Valley School District in Spokane Valley. ’67 Donald E. Collins, 68, BA business, died June 13, 2010. He worked as an investment broker and moved to the Seattle area in 1984. After retiring, he moved to Deer Lake, Wash. ’67 Richard L. Evans Sr., 78, BA education, died June 18, 2010, in Spokane. He taught special education for 27 years at Gary Junior High and Whitman Elementary schools in Spokane. ’64 Rex W. Eads Sr., 68, BA geography, died April 20, 2010, in Emmett, Idaho. He worked as a planner, economic development specialist, public works director and city manager. ’64 Janice Haynes, 80, BA education, died June 11, 2010. She taught at Farwell and Brentwood elementary schools in the Mead (Wash.) School District and retired after 27 years of teaching. ’64 and ’56 Willard Gene McGillivray, 75, MA school administration, BA business education, died Dec. 26, 2009, in Libby, Mont. He was a teacher and coach, retiring after 25 years. He was inducted into the Everett Community College Hall of Fame on May 26, 2010. ’64 Catherine Stohs, 68, BA early childhood education, died May 17, 2010. She taught for 28 years for Spokane Public Schools at Cooper and Longfellow elementary schools. ’62 and ’59 Paul B. Doneen, 72, MA school administration, BA education, died April 14, 2010, in Spokane. He retired in 1989, after 30 years as an elementary school principal. He finished his career on the North Slope of Alaska as an elementary principal in the villages of Nuiqsut and Barrow. ’61 Robert Jones, 80, BA industrial technology, died March 24, 2010, in Spokane. He taught at Shadle Park High School in Spokane for 30 years. He helped with the Pet Project, which creates special mobility devices for people in developing countries who have lost the use of their legs.
’50 s ’56 and ’47 Donald M. Hughes, 89, MA geography, BA education, died April 19, 2010, in Spokane. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and taught and coached for 30 years in Spokane, at Arlington and Bemis elementary schools and Shaw Junior High. He retired from teaching in 1977, then returned to work coaching girls track at Rogers High School for two years.
’51 William “Bill” Hallett, 83, died July 10, 2010, in Arizona City, Ariz. At Eastern, he lettered in basketball, and the school was 177-34 in the years he played, including a berth in the NAIA Championship his freshman season. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a school administrator.
’40 s ’49 Bruce Gilmore, 89, BA education, died March 20, 2010, in Alberton, Mont. He served in the Army Air Corps and Navy in World War II. He taught in Sunnyside, Wash., before moving to Montana, where he spent the rest of his teaching career. ’49 Jackson Castle Humphrey, 86, BA sociology, of Newburgh, Ind., died Nov. 25, 2009. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in World War II. He served as director of Family and Children’s Services in St. Joseph, Mo., and Springfield, Ill., before moving to Evansville, Ind., to serve as director of social service at Evansville State Hospital, until retiring in 1988. ’47 Lois “Jean” (Manke) Mullin, 85, BA education, died May 11, 2010, in Spokane. She taught in Spokane for more than 30 years, the last 25 at Stevens Elementary School. ’41 Jeanette LeFriec Denker, 86, BA education, died Oct. 23, 2007. Her parents came from France and she was the first in her family to be born in the U.S. She was a member of the Tawanka Service Club, Golden Circle and president of the Franco-Teutonic Club. She taught elementary school in Washington and Oregon.
’30 s ’32 Edna Brinson, 100, teaching certificate, died June 5, 2010, in Spokane. She taught school for many years, retiring from the Freeman School District in 1972.
’20 s ’27 Virginia Murphy Griffith, 102, BA education, died May 16, 2010. She taught for Portland (Oregon) Public Schools.
’Faculty/Staff Roland Keefer, emeritus faculty, Computer Science, died June 4, 2010. He retired in 1998, after 37 years of service. Evelyn Legris, 72, died April 24, 2010. She retired in 2002, as credentials evaluator 3, after 22 years at Eastern. Al Mount, retired staff from Physical Plant (trucking) died June 8, 2010. He retired in 1990, after 25 years of service.
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