Mildred Morse Rodgers, '25, on Sept. 1, 1996, in Grand Rapids. She worked on her post- graduate degree at the University of Michigan. She also earned her certification as a dietician. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids and was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She is survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Allen G. Whitney, '26, on July 13, 1996 in Royal Oak. He received his M.A. in education from Wayne State University. He was a teacher for the Detroit Public schools and served as the head of the business department at Murray-Wright High School. He is survived by his wife, Minerva Richards Whitney, '30, and one nephew.

Josephine Gray Whitman, '29, on Aug. 10, 1996, in Grand Rapids. She was a long-time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and was very active in its Christian education program. She was also a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Whitman Judovics, '62.

Elizabeth Alliason Eymer, '38, on Aug. 27, 1996 in Tawas City. She taught school in Port Hope for one year before moving to Oscoda to teach mathematics. She was active in the Oscoda Methodist Church and the Methodist Women's Association. She was also a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She is survived by two sons; two daughters, Janice Eymer Kessler, '66, and Shirley Eymer Bever, '70; six grandchildren; and a sister, Lauretta Alliason Wade, '39.

Willard R. Bowers, '39, on Sept. 28, 1996 in Florida. He received his B.S. from the University of Michigan.

Patricia Houghton Gidley, '40, on July 25, 1996 in Beulah, MI. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Philip Gidley, '69, and David Gidley, '72; and one brother.

James E. Henderson, '40, on Aug. 3, 1996, in Fort Wayne, IN. He earned his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Pontiac. He and his wife later resided in Traverse City. Surviving are his wife, his son, Bruce Henderson, M.D., '68; two stepsons; three daughters, including Susan E. Henderson, '71, and Claudia Henderson Foti, '74; and 18 grandchildren.

Helen Schumann Heinzelman, '43, on Oct. 6, 1996, in Traverse City. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Greenville and the Hypatia Literary Club. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, 11 grandchildren and one sister.

Russell L. Patterson, '44, on Aug. 10, 1996, in Royal Oak. He earned his M.A. from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He served as clinical psychologist in private practice in Dearborn until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and four grandchildren.

Phyllis Black Hill, '45, on Sept. 16, 1996 in Marysville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Delta Gamma sorority. She is survived by three sons, and three grandsons.

Robert V. Holm, Sr., '50, on Aug. 25, 1996, in Springfield, MO. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1951 and a B.S. in business accounting from Washington University. He retired from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Manufacturing as an engineer after 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two grandchildren and one brother.

Joan Gloor Neithercut, '53, on May 28, 1996 in Fort Meyers, FL. She is survived by her husband, James Neithercut, '53, a son, a daughter, and her sister, Gloria Gloor Rutledge, '41.

Robert Bassett, '56, on Aug. 27, 1996 in Santa Clara, UT. He earned his M.A. in industrial arts from Arizona State University in 1965 and taught auto mechanics at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, NV for 20 years. He was an active member of the Pima County Search and Rescue and Latter Day Saints Church in Santa Clara. He is survived by his wife, three sons, two brothers, 17 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

William R. Nicholas Jr., '57, on July 18, 1996, in Mt. Morris. He served as a teacher in the Clio Area Schools, retiring in 1989 after 32 years. He was a life member of the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association.

James L. Tennant, '57, on Aug. 2, 1996, in Rochester, NY. He served as the director of planned giving at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He received his M.A. in history in 1961 from George Washington University and his doctorate from Indiana University in 1975. James was the founder and president of the Planned Giving Council of Upstate New York and served on the advisory board of the National Council on Planned Giving. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Chalker Tennant, '58, two sons, two grandchildren and one sister.

John S. Cameron II, '65, on July 1, 1996 in Royal Oak. He earned his associate's degree in 1987 from Vincennes University in Indiana. He worked as a civilian employee for the 70th Division of the U.S. Army Reserve since 1970. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, one grandchild, his mother, and one brother.

Adelaide Russell, '18, on Feb. 2,
1998 in Kingsford at 103 years of
age. After graduation, Adelaide
taught in the Iron Mountain school
district for two years. When she left
Iron Mountain, she taught in the
Detroit school systems for 30 years.
She was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church in Kingsford,
Pine Grove Country Club,
Chippewa Club and Drawing Room
Club. She was also a founding
member of the Menominee Range
Historical Museum. She is survived
by several cousins.

Mary Bullis, '22, on Feb. 16, 1998
in Howell. The recipient of a
master s degree from Michigan
State University, Mary was a retired
U.S. Extension Service home
economist. After graduation from
Albion, she taught home economics
at Howell High School, then took
positions in dietetics and commercial
food preparation. The American
Home Economics Association
honored her in 1984 for 50 years of
service in home economics. She
was a member of the Alpha Xi
Delta sorority and received a
citation in 1994 for 75 years of
membership. She was a founding
member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church, Fowlerville, in
1960, having been active in the
Pingree Methodist Church prior to
that. Survivors include one niece
and two nephews.

Clarence V. Libke, '26, on Jan. 2,
1998 in Leesburg, FL. Clarence
was a member of Sigma Chi
fraternity. He was employed for 41
years with Michigan Bell Telephone
Co., retiring in 1968. He was a
lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army
Signal Corps during World War II
and was stationed in India and
Burma. Clarence was active in the
community serving as United Way
chairman for two years. He was
also a member of the Petoskey Elks
Club, Telephone Pioneers of
America and the Petoskey-Bay
View Country Club. Survivors
include his wife Bette, one daughter
and son-in-law, and two grandchildren.

Hazel Ross Nesman, '28, on Jan.
13, 1998. After graduation, Hazel
taught at Walled Lake Consolidated
High School until 1933 when she
married Harry Nesman in New
Buffalo. A resident of Lansing, she
was a member of Central United
Methodist Church, United Methodist
Women and Ruth Circle.
Surviving are one daughter, one son
and one sister.

Joseph H. Lyday, '31, on Oct. 22,
1997 in Naples, FL. He practiced
pediatrics in Denver. He is survived
by his wife Elizabeth, a brother,
Graham Lyday, '30, and sister
Betty Bunge.

Edwin M. Graham, '35, on March
5, 1998 in Santa Clarita, CA. He is
survived by his wife Delores, two
daughters and his brother, Bertram
Graham, '39.

Roger Herrick, '35, on March 20,
1998 in Hartford, CT. Roger was a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
and was employed as a sales
representative in the carpet industry
for many years. He is survived by
two sons, a daughter, two brothers
and four grandchildren.

Lois Jean Richards Wang, '41, on
Oct. 7, 1997 in Midland. She was
involved in many history and
archaeological groups including the
Chippewa Nature Center which
presented her with a "Lifetime
Achievement Award" in recognition
of her many contributions to the
study of Midland County archaeology.
She is survived by her
husband William and three children,
a grandson and a great-grandson.

Kenneth Newman, '43, on March
8, 1998 in Bethesda, MD. Kenneth
was employed at Georgetown
University before his retirement.

Mary Jo Shideman Tyler, '43, on
Jan. 29, 1998. She is survived by
her sister, Dorothy Shideman
Stevens, '45, a brother, four
children and three grandchildren.
She was a member of Delta
Gamma.

Gilbert A. Currie, '47, on Feb. 13,
1998. Gilbert served with the Army
during World War II. After
graduating from Albion, he
continued his education at the
University of Michigan School of
Law and joined his father s law
practice in Midland in 1949. He
became president of Midland
Family Services in 1952, and he
joined the Chemical Bank and Trust
Board of Directors in 1959,
becoming chairman of the bank
board in 1961. He later chaired the
CFC board. He served on the Alma
College Board of Trustees and
became chairman in 1977. Gilbert
also was a member of the Memorial
Presbyterian Church. He is
survived by his wife Eleanor, two
daughters, two sons and one
grandson.

Arthur W. Skulstad, '47, on
March 30, 1998 at Bay Pines
Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL.
He is survived by his wife Eleanore.

Richard A. Wanty, '49, on April
17, 1998 in Ann Arbor. He had
been in the U.S. Navy Air Corps,
1942-45, after serving in South
America. He is survived by his wife
Jane, children and grandchildren.

Harold E. Baily, '50, on April 30,
1998 in Adrian. He had served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II.
After graduation from Albion, he
managed the family business, Davis
& Baily Hardware, for seven years,
and then in 1959, he joined First
Federal Savings and Loan Association
where he remained until he
retired. Past president of the Adrian
Board of Education and Lenawee
Chamber of Commerce, Harold also
served as a city commissioner and,
in retirement, as county treasurer.
He was honored for his community
service with the Maple Leaf Award
in 1978. He is survived by his wife
Connie, five sons including Mark,
'79, and his wife, Susan Slater
Baily, '78, and Todd, '82, and his
wife, Teri Trimble Baily, '82.
Also surviving are five grandchildren
and a sister.

William J. McClintock, '51, on
April 15, 1998. Following his
graduation from General Motors
Institute of Technology in 1953, he
was associated with Cadillac Motor
Car Co. In 1955, he joined his
father in the automobile business
and became owner/operator of
McClintock Cadillac in the Lansing
area until 1982. In 1983 he moved
to Kalamazoo and was general
manager and partner of Kazoo
Motors, Inc. until 1985. In 1989 he
started Thrifty Car Rental of
Kalamazoo where he remained until
retiring in 1993. He was an active
member of the community as a
former member of both the Lansing
and Kalamazoo Rotary International
organizations. At the time of his
death, he served as a member of the
Docent Guild of the Michigan
Historical Center. He is survived by
his wife Catherine, children and
grandchildren.

Robert F. Hooper, '52, on Feb. 15,
1998 in Houghton. Robert was a
veteran of World War II having
served in the Army Signal Corps.
After graduating from Albion and
the University of Michigan, he spent
his professional career as an audio
engineer. He is survived by his wife
Rose Marie, four daughters, two
sons, one sister and 10 grandchildren.

William A. Bow, '53, on Sept. 2,
1997 in Saginaw. He practiced
pediatrics in Saginaw from 1962
until his death. He is survived by
his wife Nancy, son and daughterin-
law, William, '80, and Nan
Leach Bow, '81, three daughters,
Susan, '82, Catherine Bow Smith,
'85, and Julie, and six grandchildren.

James M. Dobie, '53, on April 6,
1998 in Bloomfield Township. He
served in the U.S. Air Force, 1951-
53, and then attended Albion. He
bought Dobie Jewelers from his
father in 1959 where he remained as
owner until 1993, when he sold his
business to his son Dan and
daughter Kay. He was a long-time
member of the Royal Oak Kiwanis
Club and a member of the Michigan
Jewelers Association. Since retiring
in 1993, he had enjoyed gardening,
traveling and volunteering at the
Detroit Zoo, and he remained active
in Royal Oak s Downtown
Development Authority. He is
survived by his wife, Marilyn
Wagenschatz Dobie, '55, three
daughters, a son and two sisters.
Sue Scott Perkins, '53, on Dec. 17,
1997 in Skippack, PA. She is
survived by two sons and three
grandchildren.

Marylin (Lyn) Teal Young, '56,
on March 3, 1997 in Dana Point,
CA. She is survived by her
husband, Robert E. Young, '55,
two sons, one daughter, and five
grandchildren.

Thomas R. Schwartz, '57, on April
2, 1998 in Midland after a four-year
battle with lung cancer. Thomas
was in marketing at Dow Chemical
Co. He was a member of Alpha
Tau Omega and the president of his
pledge class. He is survived by his
wife, Pat Durman Schwartz, '58, a
daughter, a son, five grandchildren,
his mother and brother.

John T. Steverman, '57, in
Muskegon. He retired from General
Telephone Co. in 1993. He was a
member of the Muskegon Ambucs
and a past president of the White
Lake Rotary Club. He is survived
by a son, daughter, grandson and his
sister, Janet Steverman Finn, '60.

David Middleton, '00, died
tragically in a car accident on Jan. 8,
1998 in Evanston, IL. He is
survived by his mother, Susan
Hydrick Middleton, his father, Mark
Middleton, brothers Christopher, 13,
and Philip, 11. David was preceded
in death by a younger brother John.
He was the nephew of Connie
Hydrick Adair, '74, Robin Adair,
'70, and Betsy Hydrick Lindberg,
'77. David had left Albion and was
in the process of enrolling at
Columbia College in Chicago to
study journalism.