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Receiving an honorary doctorate of public service in May, for the graceful manner in which he not only saved his company and its community of workers and families, but for his wild generosity to all sorts of education causes: (Doctor) John Heily ’67, CEO of Continental Mills. the Navy and in the Coast Guard and then returned to Portland to work at the family business, Zeller Chapel of the Roses in Northeast Portland. He retired as president of the corporation in 1992. He married Jeannie Rey Routtu in 1992. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Julia and Rosario; and siblings, Ralph Zeller and Phyllis Inkley. Our prayers and condolences. Prayers, please, for Patricia (Pendergast) Blossom ’54 and her family on the death of her husband, Edwin L. Blossom, on June 10, 2012. Survivors also include son, Thomas; grandson, Jackson; and his sister, Carolyn. Joe Erceg ’55, known hereabouts as the “glorious grumpy tall designer” behind the very same Portland Magazine you hold now in your hands, was featured in the May 24 edition of Umagazinology: News and Observations on University Magazines in “Eight Questions for Joseph Erceg.” A snippet: “Q: What has proven to be your biggest frustration? A: Biggest frustration? Fighting with the editor on some of his cover choices. It’s the endless editor vs. designer battle wherein the designer usually loses if it comes to a battle. I’ve got a lot of scars on my tongue from having to bite it once or so a year.” Those who want the scoop on battles with recalcitrant editors can read more at tinyurl.com/cz5h3ax. Joe’s really not that grumpy, mostly. We heard recently from Gerry Newby, wife of Glenwood
Newby ’56, who writes: “Shortly before we were married on August 6, 1950, the young man pictured here
N O T E S ing our 62nd anniversary on August 6, 2012. We are still happily married, and have three grown children and four grandchildren—all college graduates. Glenn has been a Royal Rosarian since 1980, and our granddaughter was Rose Festival Queen Katelyn Callaghan in 2005, from Central Catholic High School. She is now at Columbia University in New York City for her master’s degree.” Thanks for writing, Gerry, we hope you display that P.H.T. proudly. Richard Berger ’57 passed away on July 14, 2012. He enjoyed and coached high school sports, and was an avid cyclist, riding in Europe, Cycle Oregon, and the annual RAGBRAI ride in Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ilo Kangur Berger; sons, Christopher and Andrew; brothers, Paul and Harold; and sister, Catherine Zumwalde. Our prayers and condolences. Retired history professor Jim Covert ’59 and his wife Sally ’86 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends on
spent time on the islands of Kauaii and Oahu, with lots of celebrating and great family time had by all!” Thanks for writing, Susan, and congratulations on your anniversary. Sharon McCullough Woods writes: “My husband, William C. Woods, died on January 3, 2012.” We are so sorry to hear that, Sharon. Our prayers and condolences to you and yours.
’63 SAD NEWS Sr. Mary Joanne Sullivan passed away on May 26, 2012, in Spokane, Wash., at the age of 94. She was a vowed member of the Sisters of Holy Names for 74 years. Survivors include her sister, Loretta; nieces and nephews; and her religious community. Our prayers and condolences. Please remember Allan Emrick and his family in your prayers on the death of his stepmother, Nancy A. Emrick, on May 15, 2012 at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego, Ore. Nancy was also the stepmother of University of Portland regent John Emrick. Survivors include Allan and John and Jim Emrick; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and former daughter-in-law, Maureen Olbrich. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’64 WELL DESERVED HONOR
signed up under his G.I. Bill to get an engineering degree. He had been out of high school for seven years, partly because of being drafted into World War II. When the G.I. Bill was about to be discontinued he signed up for college. He was going to postpone our wedding but I convinced him I could be more help to him as his wife than if we were single. Engineering dean Wilbur Williams talked to us and mentioned a program for wives that helped put their husbands through college. None had yet received the P.H.T. (Putting Husband Through). Glenn worked in construction and went to school full time, and I worked at U.S. Bank. We would study all night. On June 5, 1956, during the graduation ceremony, Dean Williams explained the honorary degree for wives and said I was the first to receive this declaration. Recently I heard that I was the only wife to receive it. “Glenn and I will be celebrat-
August 11, 2012, a few days before their actual anniversary date of August 16. Little did they know they had six children and 13 grandchildren (so far) in their future as they posed on their wedding day in the photo above, standing on the front steps of Portland’s St. Mary’s Cathedral, in 1952. Jennie Ciccarello ’62 passed away on May 26, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. She was a practicing psychologist at Mental Health Care/MHC and in private practice for many years. Survivors include her brother, Rosario; and many other relatives and friends. Our prayers and condolences. We heard recently from Susan Sheveland, who writes: “In 2011, Bob and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in Hawaii with our four children and their spouses and our eight grandchildren. We
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Silverton Health has named its award-winning Family Birth Center in Silverton, Ore., in honor of its long-time president, William E. Winter. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 30 at Silverton Hospital. Winter retired last year after more than 20 years at the helm of Silverton Health, and more than 45 years as a healthcare leader in Oregon. Under his direction, the once struggling community hospital grew into a successful independent health system with nine clinics in Silverton, Mt. Angel, and Woodburn, anchored by an up-to-date, hightech community hospital.
’65 PRAYERS, PLEASE Richard Eugene “Gene” Lienert, M.D., passed away on May 27, 2012, at his home in Tigard, Ore. He was a radiation oncologist. Survivors include his wife, Maureen; son, Joe; daughters, Amy, Sarah, and Nora; brother, Chuck; sister, Mary; and many nieces and nephews. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’66 MAN OF COMMITMENT Thomas DeJardin passed away on July 4, 2012, in Portland,