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Madeleine (O’Brien) Faller ’65, ’68 died peacefully on July 2, 2015, at home, holding hands with her husband and son. Madeleine moved from St. Paul, Minnesota to Portland in 1961 when she enrolled at the University of Portland and subsequently fell in love with her future husband, philosophy professor Thompson Faller. They married on August 22, 1969, and gave birth to twin sons a year later. She served as librarian and taught art and calligraphy at The Cathedral School starting in 1983, then returned to UP as administrative assistant to the superior of the Holy Cross priests and brothers. Madeline especially cherished a three-month journey to Japan with her husband and son, and was known affectionately (and gratefully) as “Mom” to 38 often-homesick students of the Salzburg class of 1980-81. A woman of great poise, intelligence, radiance, and compassion, Madeline was held dear by one and all, and those who love her can scarcely believe she has left us. She is loved and remembered by her husband, Thom; son, Tom and his wife Heidi; brothers, Mike, Paul, and Emmett; sister, Kathleen; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in honor of Madeleine to the Faller Scholarship at the University of Portland (www.up.edu) or to the Loreto Day School of Calcutta, India (contactloretobowbazar@gmail.com). Janice Choruby, wife of Larry Choruby ’62, died on June 26, 2015. Jan and Larry recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Jan loved music and dancing but of all things, she loved her family and grandchildren the most.
She is survived and will be missed by her husband, Larry; son, Shawn Choruby and wife, Bonnie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Anna and Madeline; son, Patrick Choruby and wife, Lori; grandchildren, Kristin, Meghan, Derek and Brynn;
N O T E S and sister, Dorothy Arnoti. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Lawrence J. Salimena ’64 died on May 26, 2015. He worked for First Interstate Bank/Wells Fargo for 30 years in Portland, retiring as a trust officer in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; sons, Geoff Latham, Geno, and Giovanni; daughter, Gina Smith; and seven grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to the Boy Scouts or East Portland Rotary. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Bob Maloney ’64 has been appointed to the board of trustees for the Oregon Zoo Foundation. He joins a group made up of individuals in the community who share a passionate commitment to fostering community pride and involvement in the Oregon Zoo. For more information about the Oregon Zoo Foundation and its board of trustees, visit its website at www.oregonzoo.org. Thomas Gregory Reilly ’65 passed away on January 25, 2012, in Riverside, Alabama. After earning his economic degree at the University of Portland he became an officer in the United States Air Force, then had a long career in the automotive industry. He loved being with his family and friends and was truly a kind soul. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lyn; children, Sean Reilly and Meghan Trotter; grandchildren, Ethan, Kyle, Sam, and Greer; and brothers, Lawrence, Kevin, Marcus, and Denis Reilly. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Leonard Hartley Taylor, husband of Sally Ann (Larson) Taylor ’65, passed away on May 10, 2015, at home with Sally by his side. They married in 1979, and after living in Canada for six years, they moved to Portland, where Lenny became the beloved “handyman” to many Laurelhurst friends and neighbors for almost 30 years. Survivors include Sally; sisterin-law, Nellie McCarty of Portland; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the dearest of friends, Larry, Neville, and Carl. Our
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prayers and condolences to the family. Kathleen (McMahon) Lerman ’65 died on November 22, 2014. Survivors include children, Lee David Lerman, Andy Lerman, and Becky Zajac; six grandchildren; siblings, Bob, Pat, Sheila, Mary, Dan, Jean, Maureen, Nancy and Sharon; and many nieces and nephews. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’68 Prayers, Please
William Charles Medak passed away on June 17, 2015 in his home surrounded by his wife and four children. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bill began his 35-year career with Kaiser Permanente, his first 12 years in health care administration followed by 23 years of facilities work, including his final role as senior real estate manager. Bill loved his grandchildren, who gave him special named like Grandpa Chef, Papa, Grandpa, and Grampie. Survivors include his wife, Susan; children; brothers, Jack, Bob, and Ed; sisters, Diane Gritzmacher, Jean Farrell, and Sally Medak Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests remembrances to the Rev. Msgr. T. Murphy endowed scholarship fund at Central Catholic High School or the All Saints Altar Society. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
’69 A Salzburger To The End
Mary Ann Merrill died of cancer on January 12, 2015. One of her favorite years was spent in Salzburg, Austria, while she was a student at UP. After graduation, Mary was a French and German teacher, then decided to go back to school to become a dental hygienist. After her cancer diagnosis, Mary moved to Sequim, Wash., to be close to family who could help her. She made lots of dear friends through her cancer support group, and had a wonderful last year. Survivors include her mother, two brothers and their wives, a nephew and niece, and their families. Our prayers and condolences to the family. Phil Carlin was featured in an article titled “Musical prodigy, now in his 80s, finishes grandest work yet” in the July 25, 2015 edition of the Arizona Daily Star. Phil began his musical career in Portland at the tender age of 5, performing piano and organ pieces far beyond his years in front